Badam Pisin/almond gum/Gond katira

Badam pisin, also known as almond gum, is a natural gum obtained from the bark of the almond tree (Terminalia catappa or sometimes Badam tree). It's widely used in traditional Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine and Ayurvedic medicine.

✅ Health Benefits

Badam pisin is popular in traditional medicine for its cooling and medicinal properties:

1. Natural body coolant – Often used in summer drinks like nannari sarbath or falooda to reduce body heat.

2. Good for digestion – Soothes the stomach and helps relieve acidity.

3. Helps with constipation – Acts as a mild natural laxative.

4. Supports weight gain – When taken with milk, can help underweight individuals.

5. Rich in fiber and natural gums – Helps with hydration and gut health.

🍹 How to Use Badam Pisin

1. Soak: Take a small amount (1–2 teaspoons), wash it, and soak in water overnight (it will swell up to 10x its size).

2. Add to dishes:

   • Falooda

   • Rose milk

   • Jigarthanda

   • Ice creams

   • Milkshakes