| The Sonth powder is mixed in sugar syrup (Chashni) and sweet dish is prepared. This medicated dish is used as stomach tonic. In many parts of Chhattisgarh, particularly in southern parts, the healers adopt another method, they dip the Sonth powder in fresh lemon juice and after soaking the Sonth powder is dipped in Chashni. . In Chhattisgarh plains, the natives prefer Adrak (Ginger) as compared to Sonth (dried Ginger). The ginger is cut in pieces, dipped in lemon juice and kept in sunlight upto one month. After soaking, the traditional healers collect the ginger pieces for future use. We are using these tasty pieces since generations as home remedy. |