Rooh Afza (Urdu: روح افزہ, Hindi: रूह अफ़ज़ा Bengali: রূহ আফজা) is a concentrated drink. Formulated by Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed and manufactured by the companies founded by him and his sons, Hamdard (Wakf) Laboratories, India since 1906 and Hamdard (Waqf) Laboratories, Pakistan, since 1948. It is also made in Bangladesh by Hamdard Laboratories (WAQF) Bangladesh.


Rooh Afza enjoys over 103 years of its happy existence and is growing in its popularity year by year.

Its original formulation included:

* Herbs: Khurfa Seeds, Kasni, Munaqqa, Nilofar, Gaozaban, Hara Dhania (cilantro)
* Fruits: orange, pineapple, carrot and watermelon,
* Vegetables: spinach, mint and hara ghia (Luffa cylindrica)
* Flowers:Rose and Keora, lemon and orange,
* Roots: 'khas' (Vetiveria zizanioides)

Original Preparation

* 1 glass cold milk
* 2 table spoons Rooh Afza
* 2 ice cubes
Other Preparation

Rooh Afza is said to be a great alternative for strawberry milk. It is often mixed with milk and ice. Sometimes people make it with ice cream, 7up, and Coke. Rooh Afza is traditionally made in preparation for breaking the fast during Ramadan the holy month of fasting for Muslims. It's most commonly used to make a refreshing drink (cheeni) And alternate preparation - Add to lemonade for a refreshing treat. Rooh Afza can also be had with water for those who are lactose intolerant. The same preparation for milk is used and is popularly served in India with water as a refreshing drink for visitors and in some northern Indian restaurants.
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