www.malaysianherbals.com-curry leaf- Murraya koenigii-(84) கறிவேப்பிலை

     http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com  

curry leaf- Murraya koenigii- கறிவேப்பிலை

Curry Leaf is native to India and is used in delicious Indian, Asian and Thai dishes throughout the world. Believe it or not, murraya is from the citrus family (Rutacaea). It has been used for centuries in Siddha and Ayurvedic medicine for its antidiabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.  

Its leaves are used in many dishes in India and neighboring countries.

Description

The leaves are pinnate, with 11-21 leaflets, each leaflet 2–4 cm long and 1–2 cm broad. They are highly aromatic. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant. The small black shiny berries are edible, and  their seeds are also edible.

The species name commemorates the botanist Johann König.

Uses

The leaves are highly valued as seasoning in southern and west-coast Indian cooking, and Sri Lankan cooking, especially in curries, usually fried along with the chopped onion in the first stage of the preparation. They are also used to make thoran, vada, rasam and kadhi. In their fresh form, they have a short shelf life, and they don't keep well in the refrigerator. They are also available dried, though the aroma is largely inferior.

The leaves of Murraya koenigii are also used as a herb inSiddha and  Ayurvedic medicine. They are believed to possess anti-diabetic properties.

Although most commonly used in curries, leaves from the curry tree can be used in many other dishes to add flavor. In Cambodia, Khmer toast the leaves in open flame or roasted it to a crunch and crushed it into a soured soup dish called Maju Krueng.

In the absence of Tulsi leaves, curry leaves are used for rituals and pujas.

The curry tree is a tropical to sub-tropical tree in the family Rutaceae, which is native to India and Sri Lanka. Its leaves are used in many dishes in India and neighbouring countries. 

Fresh leaves from this tree are an indispensable ingredient in Indian cooking. The leaves are almost unknown in the West because they lose most of their flavour when dried. They have a distinct, spicy curry-like flavour and odour.

The tree prefers warm temperatures with full sun to partial shade. It highly ornamental and very successful as a potted specimen.

• Great for use in indian cuisine or other food dishes
• Distinctive spicy curry-like flavour and smell
• Spicy but not hot
• Leaves can be eaten raw for medicinal purposes.
• Fast-growing

Curry leaves aid in digestion.Now research has shown that it is very effective to treat diabetes.An enzyme called pancreatic alpha amylase which presents in the digestive system helps to break down the starch to simple  sugar glucose. Curry leaves contain  special compounds that inhibits this enzyme. 

Drink curry leaves tea for beautiful hair

Actress Anna Friel
drinks curry tea to do so, says it has benefited her

Talk about trying out different things in the name of vanity! The buzz is that actress Anna Friel has started drinking a tea made of curry leaves in order to preserve the natural colour of her hair. The 36-year-old did do after she felt sick on seeing some grey strands in her tresses. That promoted her to do some research on natural methods for preserving hair. She thus came upon the idea to have the unusual brew for her brunette locks. A site quoted her as saying, "I felt sick recently because I found one or two grey hair and I read that curry leaves help to maintain your hair colour, so I mix them with hot water and drink it as a tea."

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com 

www.malaysianherbals.com wild senna(83)-காட்டு ஆவாரை

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com 

Cassia hebecarpa -Wild Senna
                                                                                                               காட்டு ஆவாரை-

 ஆவாரை உண்டு சாவாரும் உண்டோ? என்பது பழமொழி !

முக்கியமாக இங்கு கவனிக்க வேண்டியது ஒன்றுண்டு. சின்னஞ்சிறு வண்ணத்து பூச்சியே இதனால் உயிர் வாழ்கிறதென்றால் இதற்கு அதிகம் மருத்துவ மகத்துவம் உண்டு என்பதுதான்.!
முடி வளர்க்கும் தைலங்களில் இதனை சேர்க்குமாறு இந்திய மருத்துவ ஆய்வுகளில் காணக்கிடைக்கின்றன.
இது இன்னும் உலக அளவில் ஆய்வுச்செய்யப்படவில்லையாம்.

Hello Friends! The beauty of this herb is so much that even the scientists have not discovered yet.!
A unique caterpiller we have not seen often grows and feeds and lives only on this plant. This caterpiller's use  is of great use which is stated  in the Indian phormacopia.Look at these caterpillars! At one time when you wait for the seeds, the shrubs will be haunted by these tiny little lives.



Wild Senna lives all over the world.

 North American perennial herb; leaves are used medicinally; sometimes placed in genus Cassia



Bees love this unique foliage plant. And look at the seeds. . It gets a bit wide, 4' in one direction  its foliage is a nice change of pace while the blooms take their time in mid summer.

The seeds are eaten by some game birds, including quail. The flowers are primarily attractive to bumblebees and halcid bees. The extra-floral nectaries are attractive to ants and other insects, including ladybird beetles. It’s thought that these insects protect the plant from other insects that would attack the foliage. The caterpillars of some sulfur butterflies rely on its foliage as a food source. It is listed as endangered in part of its range but grows in moist soils on roadsides in others.



SPECIAL FEATURES:
Wild senna
is valued for its green foliage of large compound leaves.The bright yellow flowers are an added benefit and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The chocolatebrown seedpods that follow the flowers are a favorite of  birds, especially larger birds like wild turkeys.Nice autumn color.

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com 

www.malaysianherbals.com-Parsley=Petroselinum crispus(82)-பார்ஸ்லி சூப் கீரை

PARSLEY                                            Petroselinum crispus,

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com 

Do you know the benefits of parsley tea? 
This was used as one of the common herbal tea remedies in the past. Do you have it growing in your herb garden?

Parsley tea has been used for its therapeutic properties for centuries. The parsley plant, also known as Petroselinum crispus, is the most easily identified of all herbs. It name is from the Greek word meaning “rock celery” (it is a relative of celery).

It can be found in the produce departments around the world. This is probably the most familiar garnish used when plating food. There are two common varieties of parsley, curly and flat leaf (Italian) parsley. The Italian variety is more fragrant and has less bitter taste than the curly variety.Though fresh parsley often shows up as a garnish in soup or casseroles, it does have numerous health benefits. Not only is it an excellent source of vitamins A and K, parsley also supplies small amounts of potassium, iron and fiber. Besides using it as a flavorful herb in your meals, you may use it to make a steaming hot cup of tea that tastes delicious and is good for you. The parsley will infuse the tea with the same nutrients you'd get if you ate it raw. 
Ask your doctor before drinking it to make sure it won't interfere with any treatment or aggravate a medical condition.

Parsley tea is a herbal tea rich in vitamin C, and has numerous health benefits. It is veritably used in various cuisines, as well as a herbal medicine. It is said to be invented in the Mediterranean regions where it was consumed for its antioxidant properties and used for treating several medical conditions, like arthritis, anemia, gallstones, constipation, ear infections, and excess weight etc. It was also commonly used to induce periods. This herb is known to stimulate the body to begin menstruating quickly with less, or no cramps. The volatile oils from parsley tea can cause the blood to flow in the direction of the reproductive organs.

So, knowing its benefits, what could be the possible side effects of drinking this tea? There are not many scientifically recognized contraindications and interactions of the tea, but yes, there are some side effects that cannot be neglected either. Hence, caution must always be taken by pregnant women, people with kidney problems, and those with recurring diarrhea problems to refrain themselves from consuming parsley tea


In Pregnant Women

Avoid using parsley tea during pregnancy as it can cause uterine bleeding that may increase the risk of a miscarriage. This happens as stated earlier; the tea stimulates the blood to flow towards the reproductive system, i.e., the uterus and cervix of a pregnant woman. Consumption of parsley tea can cause muscle contraction of the uterus, too. It can also lead to several allergic reactions to the mucous membrane. Hence, to avoid the possibility of a miscarriage and other such side effects, a pregnant woman, or women who are trying to conceive, should stay away from this tea.


     http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com                           (82)

www.malaysianherbals.com MANGO- (81)-மாங்காய்

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com 

MANGO (Mangifera indica L)

The mango is a fleshy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae.

 The mango is native to South Asia, from where it has been distributed worldwide to become one of the most cultivated fruits in the tropics.
 While other Mangifera species (e.g. horse mango, M. foetida) are also grown on a more localized basis, Mangifera indica – the 'common mango' or 'Indian mango' – is the only mango tree commonly cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. It is the national fruit of India, Pakistan and the Philippines, and the national tree of Bangladesh.

Mango peel and pulp contain other compounds, such as pigment carotenoids andpolyphenols, and omega-3 and -6 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Although not confirmed scientifically, mango peel pigments may have biological effects, including carotenoids, such as the provitamin A compound, beta-carotene, lutein and alpha-carotene, polyphenols such as quercetin,kaempferol, gallic acid, caffeic acid, catechins, tannins, and the unique mangoxanthonoid, mangiferin, which are under preliminary research for their potential to counteract various disease processes. Phytochemical and nutrient content appears to vary across mango species. Up to 25 different carotenoids have been isolated from mango pulp, the densest of which was beta-carotene, which accounts for the yellow-orange pigmentation of most mango species. Peel and leaves also have significant polyphenol content, including xanthonoids, mangiferin and gallic acid. Work presented at the Australian Health and Medical Research Congress at Melbourne, showed that certain compounds in the mango skin help fight diseases such as diabetes, control cholesterol levels and prevent some forms of cancer.

The mango triterpene, lupeol, is an effective inhibitor in laboratory models ofprostate and skin cancers. An extract of mango branch bark called Vimang, isolated by Cuban scientists, contains numerous polyphenols with antioxidant properties in vitro and on blood parameters of elderly humans.

 HEALTH BENEFITS 

1.  Prevents Cancer: 
Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. These compounds include quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat, as well as the abundant enzymes.

2.  Lowers Cholesterol: 
The high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to lower serum cholesterol levels, specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (the bad stuff)

3.  Clears the Skin: 
Can be used both internally and externally for the skin. Mangos clear clogged pores and eliminate pimples. (Read more on page 5.)

4.  Eye Health: 
One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes.

5.  Alkalizes the Whole Body:
The tartaric acid, malic acid, and a trace of citric acid found in the fruit help to maintain the alkali reserve of the body.

6. Helps in Diabetes: 
Mango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood.  The traditional home remedy involves boiling leaves in water, soaking through the night and then consuming the filtered decoction in the morning. Mango fruit also have a relatively low glycemic index (41-60) so moderate quantities will not spike your sugar levels.

7. Improved Sex: 
Mangos are a great source of vitamin E. Even though the popular connection between sex drive and vitamin E was originally created by a mistaken generalization on rat studies, further research has shown balanced proper amounts (as from whole food) does help in this area.

8. Improves Digestion: 
Papayas are not the only fruit that contain enzymes for breaking down protein. There are several fruits, including mangoes, which have this healthful quality. The fiber in mangos also helps digestion and elimination.

9. Remedy for Heat Stroke
Juicing the fruit from green mango and mixing with water and a sweetener helps to cool down the body and prevent harm to the body. From an ayurvedic viewpoint, the reason people often get diuretic and exhausted when visiting equatorial climates is because the strong “sun energy” is burning up your body, particularly the muscles.  The kidneys then become overloaded with the toxins from this process.

10. Boosts Immune system 
The generous amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A in mangos, plus 25 different kinds of carotenoids keep your immune system healthy and strong.

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com