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The significance of this mixture is the basic essence of life itself, which is a combination of bitter &amp; sweet, neem is bitter while jaggery is sweet. So while consuming this mixture, people are reminded that life is a blend of good &amp; bad experiences, both of which must be faced with equal vigor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helps in Detoxification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The enzyme in the neem leaves &amp; jaggery has the power to flush out all the waste &amp; toxins from the body. 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