Significance of Panchamrit or Panchamrutham

Panchamrit or Panchamrutham is a combination of five ingredients, namely, Milk, Curd, Honey, Jaggery, and Ghee), typically offered to God during Hindu rituals. The word Panchamrita is derived from two words – ‘Pancha’ means five, and ‘Amrita’ is a mythical beverage of immortality. Panchamrit is a very essential ingredient in most of the Hindu Poojas and considered as holy and sacred. Once it is offered to God during a Pooja, it is then distributed amongst the devotees as a Prasad.

According to Ayurvedic science, the five ingredients of Panchamrit offer a lot of health benefits. Here are some of the important Ayurvedic Panchamrit Health Benefits.

1. Nourishes the skin and keeps it Healthy and Glowing
2. Keeps Hair Healthy
3. Boosts Immunity
4. Improves Physical Strength
5. Vitalizes the Brain Functions
6. Balances Pitta Dosha
7. Improves Sexual Potency in Males
8. Good to have During Pregnancy

Mythological Symbolic significance of the Five Ingredients Used in Panchamrit.

Milk is a symbol of holiness and purity

According to Ayurveda, the cow’s milk used to make Panchamrit offers a cooling effect on the body and the mind. It improves Ojas i.e. a factor responsible for immunity. Regular consumption of cow milk rejuvenates body inside out by nourishing the tissues. It also helps provides strength.

Curd / Yogurt is a symbol of prosperity and better living

It is said that curd also offers a cooling effect on the body, which improves the digestive health and balances Vata Dosha. As per Ayurveda, yogurt is the only ‘fermented’ food recognized as Sattvic.

Honey is a symbol of sweet speech and unity since it is prepared by bees together

According to Ayurveda, honey is beneficial for those having a weak digestive system. It also enhances skin tone and its softness. It is is an easily digestible food and gets dissolved directly into the bloodstream when consumed. This is why many ayurvedic medicines are advised to be taken with honey.

Jaggery is a symbol of sweetness and bliss

Jaggery has a cooling effect on the body and many other health benefits. It is a good chemical free substitute for the regular refined sugar we use at home.

Ghee is a symbol of victory and knowledge

Ayurveda says consumption of Ghee offers a wide range of benefits, including clarity of mind, nutrition, and good digestion.

According to the science of Ayurveda, when these five ingredients are combined together, they improve and enhance the Gunas or the good qualities of each other.