Malaysian Herbs

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com CARROTS-மஞ்சள் முள்ளங்கி Carrots are an important source of vitamin A in human diets. Vitamin A deficiency can lead to blindness and especially for children to a greater risk of dying from ailments such as measles, diarrhoea or malaria.  The  carrot  ( Daucus carota  subsp.  sativus ) is a  root vegetable , typically orange in color, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow  cultivars  exist,  all of which are domesticated forms of the  wild carrot ,  Daucus carota , native to  Europe  and  Southwestern Asia . The plant probably originated in  Persia  and was originally cultivated for its leaves and seeds. The most commonly eaten part of the plant is the  taproot , although the stems and  leaves  are also eaten. The domestic carrot has been  selectively bred  for its enlarged, more palatable, less woody-textured taproot. Carrots are so rich in ...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com              சதாவரி  Asparagus Rasemosus-                            Shathaveri  Shatavari is also known as   Asparagus racemosus . It’s a member of the asparagus family. It’s also an adaptogenic herb. Adaptogenic herbs help your body cope with physical and emotional stress. Shatavari is considered a general health tonic to improve vitality, making it a staple in Siddha and  ayurvedic medicine . It has antioxidant properties Antioxidants help prevent free-radical cell damage. They also battle oxidative stress, which causes disease. Shatavari is high in saponins. Saponins are compounds with antioxidant abilities. According to a  2004 study Trusted Source , a new antioxidant called racemofuran was identified within the Shatavari root. Two known antioxidants — asparagine A and racemosol — were also found. It has anti-inflammat...

www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Paprica- Chilly Powder-மிளகாய்  தூள்    Paprika   (American English more commonly   / p ə ˈ p r iː k ə /     British English more commonly    is a   spice   made from dried and ground red peppers.   It is traditionally made from   Capsicum annuum   varietals in the Longum group, which also includes   chili peppers , but the peppers used for paprika tend to be milder and have thinner flesh.   In many languages, but not English, the word   paprika   also refers to the plant and the fruit from which the spice is made, as well as to peppers in the   Grossum group   (e.g.   bell peppers ). The peppers used in making paprika originate from  North America , in particular  Central Mexico , where they have been cultivated for centuries. The peppers were subsequently introduced to the  Old World , when peppers were brought to  Spain  in the...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com கற்பூரவள்ளி போன்ற ஓர் ச்செடி ORIGANO                                          Oregano is a familiar herb that many people know from dishes such as pizza and pasta sauce. One of the most widely-used herbs worldwide, it is found in Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine and is even one of the components of chili powder. The dried form is very common, but fresh oregano is also employed in some dishes. You can find it year-round in both forms. What Is Oregano? Oregano is an herb composed of the fresh or dried leaves of the oregano plant. The plant has tiny leaves that lend a pungent aroma and strong flavor to a variety of savory foods. When in bloom, the plant sports pink or purple flowers, which are also edible. As an herb, it is gluten-free and suitable for vegan and paleo diets. FEATURED VIDEO Volume 0% 00:22   How to Sharpen a Knife Using a Whetst...