Malaysian Herbs

                                   Ipomoea aquatica   http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com       கங்கோங் கீரை ---தண்ணீர் கீரை                                                                                                              KANGKONG   இதன் குருத்துப் பகுதிகள் சமையலுக்குப் பயனாகிறது. இதன் மொட்டை அரைத்துப் பூசினால் படை (Ringworm) குணமாகிறது.  pomoea aquatica  is a semi- aquatic ,  tropical  plant grown as a  vegetable  for its tender shoots and it is not known where it originated. This plant is known in English as  water spinach ,  river spinach ,...

     http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com                                                                                                   கோடகசாலை-- J usticia procumbens ,    இலைக் கசாயம் ஆஸ்துமா, இருமல், முதுகுவலி ஆகியவற்றுக்கு மருந்து. விதையை மாவாக்கி உண்கின்றனர் . commonly known as water willow, (Marathi: करंबल Karambal, पित्तपापडा Pitpapada, कलमाशी Kalmashi) (Tamil:கோடகசாலை--kOdakasAlai), is a small plant endemic to   India . Justicia procumbens   is a higher altitudes plant found commonly in humid areas. The juice of leaves is squeezed in the eyes in case of ophthalmia.-One inflammation of the eye. Justicia  is a  genus  of  flowering plants  in the  family   Acanthaceae ...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com        MISAI KUCHING -Orthosiphon Stamineus Dear Friends! Do not be afraid of kidney problems.? CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIANS BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE! Go for second option. Cat Whiskers Orthosiphon stamineus  is a  herb  that is widely grown in tropical areas. It is also known as  Orthosiphon aristatus . The plant can be identified by its white or purple flowers bearing long, protruding stamens that resemble cats' whiskers. It is also commonly referred as "Misai Kucing" (Malaysian) or "Kumis Kucing"(Indonesian) which means cat whiskers . The herb is popularly known as  Java tea  and is used widely in the form of herbal tea in Asia. Java tea was possibly introduced to the West in the early 20th century. The brewing of Java tea is similar to that for other teas. It is soaked in hot boiling water for about three minutes, and honey or milk is then added. It can be easily prepared as garden tea fro...

Korean Mint (hyssop)-மிண்ட் குடும்பம் http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Hyssop Oil: The Sacred Herb Hyssopus officinalis  or  hyssop  is a  shrub  in the  Lamiaceae  or mint family native to Southern  Europe , the  Middle East , and the region surrounding the  Caspian Sea . Due to its purported properties as an  antiseptic ,  cough reliever , and  expectorant , it has been used in  traditional herbal medicine . Ancient texts, including the Bible, described the many benefits of hyssop or Hyssopus officinalis . Today, the herb still provides these same benefits and is in wide use. . When steam-distilled, the plant produces a very potent essential oil. Below is additional information on hyssop oi l. Who doesn't want to be minty fresh? Most of the various types of "mint" or  mentha  – spearmint, Korean mint, applemint, regular old mint – offer reported health benefits and medicinal properties. (Avoid...