Jeevika Dhania powder is a dazzling yellow spice powder is prepared from dry turmeric rhizomes. It is useful for its color, cosmetic, flavor and medical properties. Apart from being an aromatic spice, dhania powder has many curative and cooling properties. Coriander powder taken in combination with a pinch of asafoetida and rock salt is considered an aid to the digestive system. It is an appetite stimulant and aids in the secretion of gastric juices. It has also been known to stimulate insulin production and help in manging blood sugar levels in diabetics. It also exhibits anti-microbial property. The presence of antioxidants in it promotes skin health and maintain hair health. Its anti-inflammatory properties promote heart health.

They are low in cholesterol, fat and sodium. This makes them an ideal snack to satiate those in-between meal hunger pangs. They are beneficial to those suffering from high blood pressure, heart diseases and obesity due to their high magnesium and low sodium content. Makhanas are recommended for diabetics too due to their low glycemic index. An anti-ageing enzyme in these seeds is said to help repair damaged proteins.