CANNONBALL TREE(NAGAGANDHI)

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Cannonbal tree is a deciduous tree in the flowering plant family Lecythidaceae.It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.You can find these amazing trees commonly around in Shiva temples in India and in Buddhist temples in Srilanka and Thailand.It is cultivated because of its beautiful ,fragrant flowers and large interesting fruitsInterestingly the petals of the Naga Linga Flower resemble the hood a snake.Fruits are brownish grey.In English,it is known as Cannonball tree.The tree is named because of its fruits that look like a Cannonball.The tree produces large,Spherical fruits.The fruit of the cannonball tree is also fascinating.Fruit can contain about 65 seeds,but the larger fruits can have about 550 seeds.One tree can bear about 150 fruits.It takes a long time for the fruit to mature.It will take atleast one year and in some places;it takes alomost 18 months.It is also called Shiva Kamal.Other names are Nagalingam in Tamil,Nagalinga Pushpa in Kannada,Nagamalli or Mallikarjunaflowers in Telugu.

The Cannonball Tree was named botanically as Couroupita guaiane NSIS by the French botanist J.F.Aublet in the year 1755.There are medical uses for maney parts of Couroupita guianensis and the tree has cultural and religious significance in INDIA.In Srilanka,the Cannonball tree has been widely misidentified as Sal,after its introduction to the  island by the British in 1881,and has been included as a common item in Buddhist temples as a result.

Cannonball fruits are edible when ripe,but they are not commonly consumed due to a permeating, pungent odor released from the flesh.The Nagagandhi tree has many medical benefits.The extracts of the tree have been used to treat hypertension,tumors,pain and inflammation.

 

GINGER COFFEE (CHUKKU KAPPI )

                                                                              

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Dry Ginger Ayurvedic coffee is a spicy and sweet traditional beverage in India.The Dry ginger Ayurvedic coffee is quite simple to make and gives an instant relief.It makes you feel more energetic and warm on a winter day.This is a home remedial recipe that has been passed from Generation to Generation.Chukku coffee is a very good remedy for cold,its rich aroma opens nasel blocks and provides relief from throat infections and fever too.Traditionally known as Chukku Kappi,this herbal decoction is taken hot to cure a number of ailments .It's also great on a cold wet morning to add a nice warm glow to the insides.

HOW TO MAKE CHUKKU KAPPI

INGREDIENTS

*Coriander seeds-1 tablespoon

*Dry Ginger -A small piece

*Palm Jaggery-1 big piece

*Water-3cups

(Chukku Kappi mix is available at Store)

STEPS

1,Add everything to the water and bring to a boil.

2,Let it boil for 2 minutes.

3,serve hot/warm.

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MEDICAL BENEFITS AND USES OF KACHOLAM(GALANGA)

                                                             

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KACHOLAM is an attractive medicinal plant used in various medicines.The plant is a perennial herb with aromatic rhizomes with rotund ovate leaves,lying close to the surface of the ground without any prominent pseudostem.the underground rhizome is globose with prominent secondary tubers and bulbous roots.It is a reputed remedy for respiratory ailment like cough ,brochitis and asthma.Chewing kacholam rhizome along with betel leaf cures cough and other breathing problems.For tooth ache,apply rhizome pulp on the gum.It can be used in hair tonics as a perfume.Adding rhizome powder in herbal shampoo helps to prevent dandruff.    

Administering dry rhizome powder mixed with honey can prevent vomiting.To cure worm infection in children,administer one teaspoon of fresh rhizome juice.For stomach ache take rhizome pulp.For curing stomach ailments in children,give one spoonful of Kacholam powder mixed in lemon juice and ginger.

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MANGO GINGER(MANGA INCHI)

                                                                               

          

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Manga Inchi is also know as Karpoor Turmeric or Amba Turmeric.It is a powerful Ayurvedic spice used in Ayurvedic spice used in Ayurveda for various health issues.The powerful health benefits of manga Inchi make it an important herb in the Ayurveda.Curcuma amada , or mango ginger is a plant of the ginger family Zingiberaceae and is closely related to turmeric.The rhizomes are very similar to common ginger but have a raw mango taste.It got the generic name mango ginger or mango turmeric because it produces mango like  smell  when  the fresh rhizome cut.It is used in making pickles and chutneys in India.It is called mavina shunti in Kannada language.It is also known as temu pauh in malaysia,Khamin khao in Thailand and temu mangga in Indonesia.

According to Ayurveda,Manga Inchi pacifies all three doshas in the body,especially pitta dosha.The main chemical compounds present in Mango ginger are curcumin,terpenoids,phytosterol ,phenolic acids,calcimine and mycena.It also has antibacterial,anti-inflammatory,diuretic,antifungal,cytotoxic,analgesic ,anthelmintic and antipyretic properties.Manga Inchi is used for skin problems.It helps detoxify the body and removes all harmful toxins from the body,so it is great for treating skin problems like acne and itching.Manga Inchi is used for breathing problems.It can get rid of  cold and cough.The expectorant and analgesic properties of mango Ginger is often used to relieve brochitis and Asthma.

HOW TO MAKE MANGA INCHI CHAMMANTHI(CHUTNEY)

INGREDIENTS

*Mango ginger - 1 Big piece

*Scraped coconut - 1 cup

*Shallots - 6 small nos

*Curry leaves - 1 small sprig

*Red chili powder -1 Teaspoon

*Salt - to taste

1,Grind all ingredients together without adding water.

2,Serve with rice or gruel.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF TURMERIC

                                                                           

                                                                              

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Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow colour.Turmeric has a warm,bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or colour curry powders,mustards ,cheeses and butters.Because curcumin and other chemicals in turmeric might decrease swelling,it is often used to treat conditions that evolve inflammation and pain.

Turmeric is used  not only as a principal spice but also as a component in religious ceremonies.Turmeric is also known as Indian Suffron.Ayurvedic medicine,a traditional Indian System of treatment,recommends  turmeric for a variety of health conditions.

Curcumin is a bright yellow chemical produced by plants of the curcuma longa species.It is the principal curcuminoid of turmeric,a member of ginger family.Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric,and it has powerful biological properties.Western medicine has begun to study turmeric as a pain reliever and healing agent.According to the United States Department of Agriculture(usda)National Nutrient Database,one tablespoon(tbsp)of turmeric powder contains.

*29 calories

*0.91 grams of protein

*0.31 g of fat

*6.31 gram of carbohydrates

*2.1 gram fiber

*0.3 gram of sugar.

That same 1-tbsp serving provides:

*6.31 gram of carbohydrates

*2.1 gram fiber

*0.3 of sugar

That same 1-tbsp serving provides:

*26 percent of daily manganese needs

*16 percent of daily iron

*5 percent of daily potassium

*3 percent of daily vitamin C.

It is sold as an herbal supplement,cosmetics ingredient,food flavoring ,and food coloring.Western medicine has begun to study turmeric as a pain reliever and healing agent.Curcumin may play role in the treatment and prevention of a variety of cancer types.Turmeric is used for arthritis,joint pain ,heart burn and ulcerative colitis.It is also used for headaches,brochitis,lunginfections,cold.leprosyitchy skin,recovery after surgery ,and bronchitis.some people apply turmeric to the skin for ringworm,pain,sprains ,skin sores,eye infections and bruising.Studies show that curcumin may improve endothelian function,or the health of the thin membrane that covers the inside of the heart and blood vessels.In traditional chinese medicine,it is used to treat diseases associated with abdominal pain.

HOW TO MAKE TURMERIC TEA

Turmeric Tea is good for Health.Many people put additional ingredients into their turmeric to improve the taste or help with its absorption.

The Steps to follow for making turmeric tea are :

*Boil 4 cups of water

*Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of ground,grated,or powdered turmeric.

*Allow the mixture to simmer for approximately 10 minutes.

*Strain the tea into a container and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.

(*My Son Bhagyaraj.V.B translated it  from Malayalam to English)

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DANDRUFF

                                                                  

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Dandruff is a scaly condition of scalp caused by the hair follicle becoming blocked with excess sebum and is so associated with oily skin and acne.It can equally well be caused by stress and anxiety or by keeping the head covered.

Followed this routine.Wash the hair every other day using a mild baby shampoo then rinse the scalp in either warm water to which you have added 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar or a strong infusion of the following:burdock root,stinging nettles,raspberry leaves,sage,goosegrass,marjoram,parsely quince seeds,rosemary or southern wood.Any of the herbs can be added to soapwort shampoo.

*Apple juice tonic Mix together 1 tablespoon of pure apple juice and 3 tablespoons of warm water and massage into the scalp three times a week.

*The essential liquid required to keep us alive and breathing is also our first line of defence when it comes to treating dandruff.

*Ample amount of water flowing through your body keeps it moisturized and helps the blood reach your scalp.Because of hydration,you also reduce the number of flakes on your scalp,thereby decreasing the appearance of dandruff.

BIRD'S EYE CHILLI MEDICINAL VALUES AND HEALTH BENEFITS

                                                                     

 

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 BOTANICAL NAME: CAPSICUM FRUTESCENS

 Bird's eye chilli  is a chilli pepper usually seen in Southeast Asian  Countries.It is also called by the name bird's chilli or Thai chili.In India,It is commonly seen in Kerala,Meghalaya and Assam.In Kerala,It is known as KANTHARI MULAKU.Birds love to pick the ripe chilli and since it is spread by birds they are called by the name bird's eye chilli.Bird's Eye chilli or Pepper is one of the distinguished cultivar-groups of capsicum annuum.The chemical compound present in bird's chilli which results in burning sensation is called Capsaician.Bird's eye chilli contains  Vitamin a,b,c and e and Minerals.Bird's eye chilli are commonly used in Kerala and other parts of India.

                     Bird's Eye chilli is the star of the Market.The Market price of this chilli is Rs.250 per Kg    .The Bird Eye pepper is a slow-growing short-term perennial or perennial sub-shurb.It is  beautiful plant. Flowers are n clusters of 2 or more,waxy greenish white,usually erect.Friits elongate,usually upright,usually small and narrow,up to 5cm ❌ 1cm,green to cream and yellow when immature ,orange to red when mature,fruit wall smooth and extremely pungent.The peculiarity of this cultivation is that it does not require any significant care.No scientific application of fertilizers or maintenance methods is required for this crop.These are available in the market in a variety of colours.Bird's Eye chilli can be grown in any climate.

                                                             

                                             MEDICINAL VALUES

  Bird's Eye chilli have medicine values.Chilli peppers can also help control high cholesterol.Chilli is rich in vitamins A,C and E.It is also rich in Calcium,Iron,Potassium and Phosphorus.It is rich in Vitamin C which boosts our immune system.One can only think of Bird's Eye Chilli to get rid of excess body fat and reduce obesity.It is good for diseases like arthrities.It is also has a special ability to act as an analgesic.Bird's Eye chilli have the ability to reduce blood pressure,cholesterol and other heart ailments.It is known for weight reducing qualities.It can play a key role in increasing the metabolism of the body.As a result of this,your body temperature would increase.In order to bring back the body to original temperature body would burn more calories,thereby speeding up the metabolism rate.Increased metabolism is benificial and would increase the usage of the unused fats stored in various parts of the body.It is considered a condiment or spice for sesoning and stimulating appetite as well as used in local medicine especially for herbal practioners who prepare ointments for rheumatism and joint pains.

KANTHARI MULAKU CHAMMANTHI

Boiled tapioca with Kanthari Mulaku chammanthi(Bird's Eye chilli Chutney) is a deadly combo.Key ingredients are fresh kanthari mulaku(Bird's Eye Chilli),small onions or garlic,salt, and coconut oil.you can made this dish with small onion or garlic.Crush Kanthari mulaku with small onion or garlic and mix with salt.you can add 1table spoon coconut oil to this mixture.Coconut oil will reduce the hot effect of Kanthari mulaku and you can serve this with boiled tapioca,rice etc.

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