Gulkand
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Gulkand (also written gulqand or gulkhand) is a sweet preserve of rose petals originating in the Indian subcontinent. The term is derived from Persian; gul (rose) and qand (sugar/sweet). thumb|A package of gulkand == Preparation == Traditionally, gulkand is prepared with Damask roses. Other common types of roses used include China rose, French rose, and Cabbage rose. Rose petals are slow-cooked with sugar, which reduces the juices into a thick consistency. thumb|center|250px|Rose petals being prepared for gulkand
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- Gulkand
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- A plate of gulkand
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- Rose petal jam
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- Indian subcontinent
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- Room temperature
- Prepared food.main_ingredient
- Rose petals, sugar
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Gulkand (also written gulqand or gulkhand) is a sweet preserve of rose petals originating in the Indian subcontinent. The term is derived from Persian; gul (rose) and qand (sugar/sweet). thumb|A package of gulkand == Preparation == Traditionally, gulkand is prepared with Damask roses. Other common types of roses used include China rose, French rose, and Cabbage rose. Rose petals are slow-cooked with sugar, which reduces the juices into a thick consistency. thumb|center|250px|Rose petals being prepared for gulkand
== Uses in holistic medicine == Gulkand is used in the Unani system of medicine as a cooling tonic. It is also used in Ayurvedic and Persian medicine to help with bodily imbalances.