Malaysian Herbs

                                             புளியமரம் http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Tamarind    ( Tamarindus indica )   (from  Arabic :  تمر هندی ‎,  romanized   tamar hindi , "Indian date") is a  leguminous   tree  in the  family   Fabaceae  indigenous  to  tropical Africa . The genus  Tamarindus  is a  monotypic taxon , having only a single species T he graceful tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica) is believed to have originated in Africa and is now cultivated in many parts of the tropical world. Although in the legume family, it does not fix nitrogen; however, its many attractive qualities make it a splendid addition to the large permaculture garden. It is one of the most useful tropical trees – for shelter, shade, food firebreaks, fuel wood, forage, fodder, bee foo...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Senna obtusifolia   CHINESE SENNA  Alternative name is Cassia humilis"   அன்பர்களே! காடு போன்று வளரும் இச்செடியைப் பார்த்திருக்கிறீர்களா?  இதன் நன்மைகளைக்கீழேபாருங்கள் Senna obtusifolia  ( Chinese Senna  or  Sicklepod ) is a  legume  in the  genus   Senna , sometimes separated in the  monotypic  genus Diallobus . It grows wild in  North ,  Central , and  South America ,  Asia ,  Africa , and  Oceania , and is considered a particularly serious  weed  in many places. It has a long-standing history of confusion with  Senna tora  and that  taxon  in many sources actually refers to the present species. The green leaves of the plant are fermented to produce a high-protein food product called "kawal" which is eaten by many people in  Sudan as a meat substitute. Its leaves, seeds, and root are also used in...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com  Catharanthus roseus--நித்தியக்கல்யாணி CANCER KILLING SUPPORTING HERB Catharanthus roseus , commonly known as the   Madagascar periwinkle , is a species of   Catharanthus   native and   endemic   to Madagascar . Other English names occasionally used include Cape periwinkle, rose periwinkle, rosy periwinkle, and "old-maid". http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Scientists who were intrigued by the fact that traditional Madagascan healers used rosy periwinkle to help treat diabetes  decided to research other potential medicinal uses for the plant. They discovered hidden treasures within rosy periwinkle, in the form of chemicals that they could use to create medicines for cancer patients. Miraculous Results: The chemicals from rosy periwinkle that are used in medicines, which are called vinca alkaloids, have reduced children’s leukemia survival rates so dramatically that some people call rosy periwinkl...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Coral Jasmine                                       Nyctanthes Arbortristis                                                     பவள மல்லி Coral Jasmine is also known by many other names, depending on the country, for example, it’s called Lai Tau in Vietnam, Karanikaa in Thai, etc. Coral Jasmine has been used as a good old remedy for many medical symptoms. In addition, its flowers are beautiful with white petals and orange color tubes and charming by the sweet aroma. It is also known as the Night Jasmine and the plant is known as The Tree of Sorrow or The Sad Tree. It's well into the season because the flowering period is from  September to December. In Hindi, it's called "Harsinghar". In Assam it is know...