Malaysian Herbs

Vitex trifolia Linn. நொச்சி http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com இது மூவிலைகளைக் கொண்டது.   An aromatic large shrub or small tree of about 3 meters in height with quadrangular branches; leaves opposite, estipulate, long petioled and 3-4 foliate. Flowers light blue in terminal panicled cymes; fruits globose or ovoid or obovoid, black when ripe.  MEDICINAL PROPERTIES   Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, arthritis, inflammations, lumbago, headache, dyspepsia, colic, dysentery, wounds, ulcers, bronchitis, cough, hemorrhoids, dysmenorrhea and general debility.     Useful part : Whole part .The leaves are made into small pieces tied in bundles , heated and used for fomentation or ottradam in swellings, arthritis and pain all over the body due to increased pain  etc. The decoction of the root is given for vatha diseases, burning sensation of urethra, abdominal pain, intestinal worms etc. The leaf juice is prepared as oil and applied ...

        http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Our Daily Food Serves As Our Medicine முட்டைகோஸ் Yes! What ever we eat there is a vital value in it. Be it fruits, vegetables or grains and even flowers contain a lot of vitamins. But we don't tend to know the nutritious value in it; nor we care about it. Like other leaf vegetables, cabbage contains vitamin K, the blood-clotting vitamin produced naturally by bacteria in our intestines.  Additional intake of vitamin K may reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulants (warfarin, Coumadin, Panwarfin), so that larger doses may be required cooked. For Cancers And ulcers Don't think less about cabbage. After the 5th day of giving birth the breast will be tight and painful and the pain will pave her to get fever . Just apply 2or3 leaves under the bra and the pain will vanish off . For chronic ulcer drink the fresh juice one or two times along with Siddha medicine and you will be cured. Cabbages are also a goo...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Ginger      Zingiber officinal    இஞ்சி  I s used as an aromatic carminative and pungent appetite stimulant; சுக்குக்கு மிஞ்சிய மருந்தில்லையாம்!  காய்ந்த இஞ்சி தான் சுக்கு! பிள்ளைகளே தெரிந்துக்கொள்ளுங்கள்! This is a good remedy for digestion. Everybody knows ginger. We consume ginger in our daily food but with out knowing their full beneficialness. For seasoning meat or chicken we need to simmer in ginger. This makes the meat tender and easy to digest. Ginger is effective against nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, pregnancy, and postoperative recovery; it also may be effective and safe for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.. Ginger is an effective pain-killer against chronic knee pain. Do you know when your wife cooks things with ginger it helps to churn fat? It also prevents blood clots, probably better than aspirin and also helps reducing the levels of LDL choleste...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Malaysianherbs Sesbania grandiflora அகத்தின் அழுக்குகளை நீக்குமாம் அகத்திக்கீரை Humming Bird Tree    Sesbania Grandiflora  as it is called  Agathi in Tamil is used in cooking in  India ,  Sri Lanka ,  Malaysia ,  Indonesia ,  Vietnam  , mainly in the  South east Asia  pacific regions wherein its widely grown and eaten.There are two varieties grown in Malaysia. But the red variety is of more medicinal use and  is very rare to be seen.             The tender leaves, green fruit, and flowers are eaten alone as a vegetable or mixed into curries or salads. Flowers cooked with green peas serves as a tonic for weakening hearts. Tender portions serve as cattle fodder, (overeating is said to cause diarrhea). Ripe pods apparently are not eaten. The inner bark can serve as fiber and the white, soft wood not too durable, can be used for...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Malaysianherbs BITTER GOURD This extremely bitter-tasting veggie it's disliked by almost everyone. But we'll tell you why they are good for you...   பாகற்காயின் அருமை பெருமைகள் தெரியாமல் பலர் தமது சின்னஞ்சிறு பாலகர்களுக்கு அதனை சிறு வயதிலேயே ஊட்டி வளர்கத்தவறுகின்றனர்.இது மிகப்பெரியத்தவறு என்பதை உணரவும் தவறுகின்றனர். Bitter gourd   more popularly known as karela, not only looks ugly according to some people but is gained notoriety for its extremely bitter taste. Scores of adults, youth, and children frown the moment they see this vegetable served on their plates. This uneven textured green vegetable is good for one's   health . It contains a lot of vitamins and nutrients and is especially highly beneficial for diabetics for lowering their blood sugar. Here are some   benefits   of the karela:   - Bitter gourd contains a hypoglycemic compound i.e. plant insulin that is very effective in keeping blood sugar...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com ON   OUR    MALAYSIAN   HERBAL   RANGE  COMES  A WELL-KNOWN NATIONAL    FLOWER நாம் காணும் இந்த செம்பரத்தம் பூவில் ஒன்று கீழே பூமியைப் பார்த்தும் ஒன்று மேலேஆகாயத்தைப்பார்த்தும் இருப்பதை கவனித்தீர்களா? Hibiscus rosa-sinensis     Have you ever noticed the difference in these two varieties? One looks above the sky. The other species looks down at the earth. The one looking at earth (gravity pulling ) has more effect - old people say! Hibiscus rosa-sinensis   is the national flower of   Malaysia , called   Bunga Raya   in   Malay . Introduced into the   Malay Peninsula   in the 12 th Century, it was nominated as the national flower in the year 1958 by the Ministry of Agriculture amongst a few other flowers, namely   ylang-ylang ,   jasmine ,   lotus ,   rose ,   magnolia , and   bunga tanjung . On 28 July 1960, it was de...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Malaysian Herbs  MORUNGAI    முருங்கை மரத்தை நாம் அறியாததல்ல.ஆனால் அதன் ஒவ்வொரு பாகங்களும் எத்தனை மகத்தானவை தெரியுமா?    Moringa, popularly known as "The Multipurpose Tree of Life" is the sole genus in the flowering plant family Moringaceae. Moringa has 13 species altogether. They grow from tropical to subtropical climates. The trees range in size from tiny herbs to massive trees. The generic names is derived from the Tamil word murunggi or the Malayalam word muringa, both of which refer to Moringa oleifera. The most widely known species is Moringa oleifera, a multi-purpose tree native to the foothills of the Himalayas in northwestern India and cultivated throughout the tropics. Another species which is the Morninga stenopetala is an African species. This type is also widely grown, but to a much lesser extent than the Moringa Oleifera. Moringa oleifera silviculture is currently being promoted ...