Jaggery is popularly known as â??Gudaâ??. It is a pure, wholesome, unrefined form of sugar which contains the natural goodness of minerals and vitamins produced from sugarcane. Jaggery is used as a healthy sweetener. It is available in solid, liquid and powder form Jaggery is known to produce heat and provides instant energy to the human body. It prevents constipation due to its laxative property and activates digestive enzymes. As per Ayurveda, eating Jaggery daily after meals improves digestion due to its Ushna (hot) property. Eating Jaggery might also help in weight loss by preventing retention of water in the body due to the presence of potassium in it. It is advisable to avoid excessive consumption of Jaggery as it may upset the stomach. What are the synonyms of Jaggery? Saccharum officinarum, Guda, Bella, Sarkara, Vellam, Bellam What is the source of Jaggery? Plant Based BENEFITS OF JAGGERY Indigestion Indigestion occurs due to incomplete process of digestion of the ingested food. The main reason for indigestion is Agnimandya (weak digestive fire). Jaggery helps enhance the Agni (digestive fire) and improve digestion due to its Ushna (hot) property. Tip to use Jaggery to get relief from Indigestion- Take a piece of Jaggery, around 2-3 inches. Consume it daily after meals to help fasten and improve digestion.