Malaysian Herbs

http://www.siddhaherbs.blogspot.com Cassia fistula or Amalatas or Aragavadha. Golden Shower Tree, Indian Laburnum , Lantern Tree  சரக்கொன்றை The golden sho w er tree is the state flower of Kerala in India.   This striking tree is just one of dozens of trees introduced to the University of Arizona campus by Warren Jones. Warren remembers bringing seeds from central Mexico during the 1980's. Germination and culture occurred at the UA greenhouses at the Campbell Avenue Farm. Seeds are similar to those of many other hard-coated legumes; germination is enhanced if seed coats are softened or scarified.     In Ayurvedic medicine, Golden Shower Tree is known as aragvadha (disease killer). Its fruitpulp is used as mild laxative, against fevers, arthritis, vatavyadhi (nervous system diseases), all kinds of rakta-pitta (bleeding, such as hematemesis or hemorrhages), as well as cardiac conditions and stomach problems such as acid reflux. T...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Ficus Benghalensis   ஆ லமரம் The Banyan Tree at Fort Myers A Banyan tree is a fig which has the ability to spread out laterally from the original by using aerial prop roots. Old trees can cover a very large area. The largest are found in Kolkata in India. The tree at Fort Myers Florida was planted by Thomas Alva Edison in 1925. It covers 400 feet and is the third largest in the world. It is also known from the story of Robinson Crusoe, who in the novel by Daniel Defoe builds his home in a Banyan tree. Banyan tree  Fort Myers - panorama photo-360 degree QTVR I n our country Malaysia there were few seen at the Ipoh railway station and in Batu Caves K.L. But alas most of them were cut down by our people! It can be grown for shades in parks   Indian Banyan  or  Ficus benghalensis The national tree of India.  Banyan is a very huge structure, long and deep roots and branche...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Ficus Religiosa         அரச மரம்           Hello Friends! Have you ever seen this tree? Yes it is very commonly seen! But how many of you have wondered to find out the benefits of this valuable tree?   Hindu Sathus still meditate beneath sacred fig trees, and Hindus do Pradakshina (circumambulation) around the sacred fig tree as a mark of worship. Usually seven pradakshinas are done around the tree in the morning time chanting "Vriksha Rajaya Namah", meaning "salutation to the king of trees." Ficus Religiosa  is a species of banyan fig  and is a tropical tree. It is  native to  India  Sri Lanka , southwest  China  and  Indochina , and tropical countries.   It belongs to the Moraceae    Buddhist legend tells of Gouthama Buddha attained Enlightenment  (Nganam) wh...

     http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com     Malaysianherbs                                                                       Solanum trilobatum தூதுவேளை                                THUTHUVELLAI                              Siddhar's kaaya kalpa plant அன்பர்களே பலபேர்களின் ஆசையைப் பூர்த்திப்பண்ணும் வகையில் இதனைப் படமாகவும் பிரசரித்துள்ளோம். Thuthuvelai one of the kaaya kalpa plant plays an important part in neutralizing our 3 thoshas such as Vaatha -Pithaa-Kabha.  By taking this herb as chutney in our food or as rasam -Indian soup or by whatever means it does good to your body.  It re...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Graviola- Annona muricata  சீத்தா பழம்   Kills cancer cells. Relieves depression அன்பர்களே பழங்கள் கிடைக்கும் காலங்களில் அப்பழங்களை வாங்கிச்சாப்பிட்டு பலன் அடைவீர்  In Malaysia, we can see these trees  in  kampongs  (villages)  Annona muricata is a member of the family of Custard apple trees called Annonaceae and a species of the genus Annona known mostly for its edible fruits Anona. Annona muricata produces fruits that are usually called Soursop due to its slightly acidic taste when ripe So this triggers our bilious system and causes a slight dizziness if eaten abundantly.   Gastric patients are not advised to eat a lot.  A. muricata trees grew natively in the Caribbean and Central America but are now widely cultivated and in some areas, escaping and living on their own in tropical climates.The Soursop (Annona muricata) is a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree native to Me...

 Eugenia jambos                      நாவற்பழம்            www.malaysianherbalmedicine.com உங்கள் தேவைகளுக்கு எப்பொழுதும்   எம்மை அணுகலாம்   Jambul is also known as  Jambhul/jambu/jambula/jamboola ,  Java plum ,  jamun , jaam/kalojaam ,  jamblang ,  jambolan ,  black plum ,  Damson plum ,  Duhat plum ,  Jambolan plum , or  Portuguese plum .  Malabar plum  may also refer to other species of  Syzygium . This fruit is called  Neredu Pandu  in  Telugu   Naaval Pazham  in  Malayalam  and  Navva Pazham  in  Tamil .   It has been spread overseas from India by Indian emigrants and at present is common in  tropical British colonies  like Malaysia Jambul (Syzygium cumini) is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae, native t...

  http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com  NONA  FRUIT           Morinda citrifolia                          நுணா Hello! My friends! I am here to share with you some new ideas. We all know this Nona or Noni or Nuna in Tamil. This tree is well-grown in Malaysia. We can see it in most of our Malay friend's houses. They seem to use it every day, without knowing the full effect of the fruit.  Let me tell you some more things I have gathered. Please do use it in your house needs and get the benefit of it.  Noni fruit comes from Southeast Asia, but because of its recent boom, it’s traveled around the world to Hawaii, India, the Pacific Islands, and French Polynesia, among other places where it can survive and thrive. It’s spread around the world and frequently eaten in other places, but as a fresh fruit, it lacks popularity for a couple of reasons: it’s...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com COLEUS AMBONICUS  KARPURA VALLI  கற்பூரவள்ளி Good morning everybody! Today I am bound to talk about our children's phlagm.  We are Malaysians. We must be out of being sick at the early stages because we are living in a fertile greenery-covered country. Our air is not polluted yet. So our children must be healthy. If they are not then we are not following our forefather's ways. Right? Where were we slacked? O.k. I will tell you. Are we bathing our children daily head to foot? Oh no. You are admitting the truth. You are scared that they will get the flu? Do not mistake me. We are living in a tropical country. Our bodies are hot. We must bathe from head to feet every day.; not just lub our body or bathe till the neck. It is wrong to do since this will make your head heat up. Well if your child is given cooling oils such as   Agasthiar Kannai Ennai and daily bath with Agasthiar Neer Korvai Oil or  Agasthiar ...

http://www.sidhhaherbs.blogspot.com Psyllium husk (Plantago psyllium) Psyllium இதுவே நாம் இஸ்போகல் வித்து என்று அழைப்பது. இஸ்போகல்   எ னப்படும் இதனை மலத்தை இளக்கவும்,கொழுப்பைக்குறைக்கவும் பயன்படுத்துவர். The popular name assig ned to the plant genus Plantago is also known as psyllium.   The seeds of this plant are widely used for its mucilage. The varied species of Plantago known as psyllium or Indian Plantago are annual herbs that are native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe and North Africa. The word psyllium is said to have originated from a Greek word for a flea, which explains the size, shape, and whitish color of the seed, which is the most important commercial part of this plant. The stemless annual bears dark green leaves arranged alternately in a basal rosette, giving rise to an erect spike of dull, wind-pollinated flowers. Psyllium is quickly becoming one of the top recommendations for people usin...