Description

About

Keara Water (also known as Keora/Kewra Water) is a distilled aromatic essence extracted from the flowers of the Pandanus plant. Widely used in Indian cuisine, Ayurveda, cosmetics, and religious rituals, it has a sweet, floral, and refreshing fragrance. It is often used to flavor sweets, beverages, and biryanis, as well as in skincare and worship.

Uses

• Culinary – Adds fragrance to biryanis, sweets, desserts, and beverages.

• Aromatherapy – Used for relaxation and stress relief.

• Religious rituals – Used as a sacred offering and for spiritual purity.

• Skincare – Acts as a natural toner and refreshes the skin.

• Cooling agent – Provides a soothing and refreshing effect in summer.

Benefits

1. Enhances the taste and aroma of food.

2. Has calming and cooling properties.

3. Acts as a natural mood enhancer.

4. Can help in hydration and skin freshness.

5. Traditionally used in Ayurveda for its soothing qualities.

Different Names in Different Languages

• Sanskrit: केवड़ा जल (Kevada Jala)

• Hindi: केवड़ा जल (Kewra Jal)

• Tamil: கேவரா நீர் (Kevra Neer)

• Telugu: కేవరా నీరు (Kevra Neeru)

• Kannada: ಕೇವರಾ ನೀರು (Kevra Neeru)

• Malayalam: കേവറ ജലം (Kevra Jalam)

• Marathi: केवडा पाणी (Kevada Pani)

• Gujarati: કેવડા પાણી (Kevda Pani)

Dosage & Administration

• For cooking: Add 2–3 drops to sweets, biryani, or drinks.

• For skincare: Mix a few drops with water or face pack.

• For rituals: Sprinkle or mix with holy water.

Precautions

• Use in moderation; strong aroma can overpower dishes.

• Ensure it is food-grade before culinary use.

• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

• Not recommended for infants without medical advice.