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PANIKOORKA (THICK-LEAVED LAVENDER) -- MEDICAL BENEFITS

                                              

WRITTEN BY BHASKARAN.V.G,UDAYANOOR

Panikoorka is popularly used in INDIA  to treat cough and cold in children.Leaves of panikoorka is used for treating different health problems.Panikoorka is the herb with the name plectanthus amboinicus.It is known as Panthar choor(in Hindi) ,Karpooravalli (in Tamil) ,Panikoorka(in Malayalam)  or Indian borage.The botanical name of Karpooravalli plant is Plectranthus Amboinicus and it belongs to the family.

Panikoorka is traditionally known to be having numerous therapeutic effects.Panikoorka is also said to treat bronchial asthma,and common ailments like arthritis,epilepsy ,insect bites,stings,allergies,ulcer,indigestion,diarrhoea and urinary tract infection as well as improve lactation in nursing mothers when take as a juice.It is also used for treating hair problems like grey hair and dandruff,aiding weight loss,for promoting hair growth .If we just touch karpooravalli leaves,the beautiful refreshing smell will linger in our hands for a long time.An essential oil is also distilled from the leaves and it also has amazing medicinal uses due to the presence of large amounts of bio active compounds.It is used in preparing certain pachadi,chutney,and Rasam.

                                                   

It grows well in sunlight and also in partial shades.We can easily grow Karpooravalli plant in small pots in our homes.It grows well in full sunlight and also in partial shade so it can be grown easily in a balcony.

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KALLURUKKI -- MEDICAL BENEFITS

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Scoparia dulcs is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family.Common names include Licorice weed  and Sweet -nbroom in English,tapeicava, and vassourinha in portuguese,escobilla in Spanish,and tipycha kuratu in Guarani .Sweet Broomweed plant medicine common name : Kallurukki in Malayalam.

Scoparia dulcs is a green errect annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height.In Kerala, it is known as kallurukki and it is used for the treatment of kidney stones.In fact in malayalam,"kal" means stone and "urukki" means "melter".

The whole part of the raw plant is to be ground,it can be made into a solid bolus to be swallowed or it can be boiled to give a dark liquid drink.Very effective,the pain mostly goes away in just two days.continue taking the medicine,the stones reduce in size and one might pass it out while urinating without any pain.Diet- precautions:

They say one must avoid tomato seeds,cabbage,cucumber intake must be reduced,palak,tea without milk,spinach.But yes,drink lots of water and pass out urine frequently.In Brazil,it has been used for various problems such as hemorrhoids and wounds and used for hypertension in Taiwan.In Siddha medicine it is used for treatment of Kidney stones.

" Touch - Me - Not Plant "(THOTTAVADI) & Medical Benefits

                                                                                  

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Touch-Me-Not Plant  helps in the treatment of many disorders like Alopecia,Piles,dysentery,sinus ,diarrhea and Insomnia and is also applied to cure wounds since ages.There are 4000 species of mimosa.It grows like a weed in a short period of time. 

 Touch-me-not plant helps as it has antibacterial,antivenom,antidepressant,aphrodisiac,anticonvulsant,anti-fertility and anti-asthmatic properties.Scientifically known as mimosa pudica,the touch-me-not plant is known for its shy attributes,which has also made it earn many nicknames like the sleepy plant,shy plant,shrinking plant,or bash plant.It is a native of Brazil but now found all  over India in temperature climate.As per the reports,it can subside pain and help to help to heal any sort of wound much faster.In order to cure,the wound or minute crush the plant's leaves and apply the juice extracted on the wound.

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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)

                                                             

                       WRITTEN BY BHASKARAN V.G,UDAYANOOR,  

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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