CLOVES - Long

 

The dried flower buds of Syzygium Aromaticum tree are used to make cloves. Cloves have long been used as a spice as well as a remedy for a variety of diseases. It's been used for centuries to treat dental decay, stomach problems, bad breath, even as a stimulant.

Cloves' Nutritional Value:

Cloves have an excellent nutritional profile, containing various vital vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibres, in addition to giving a pleasant scent to cuisines such as biryani, dal, curries, soups, and tea. They are naturally low calorie, making them suitable for weight loss, as well as providing plenty of fibre to aid digestion. Cloves are high in manganese, a trace mineral important for brain function and bone health, as well as calcium and phosphorus.

Cloves are high in vitamin K, which aids in quick blood clotting in tissue injuries, and their large potassium stores are beneficial for regulating blood pressure and avoiding hypertension. Cloves also contain a number of antioxidant components, including vitamin C, vitamin E, eugenol, flavonoids, and gallic acid, which help the body destroy damaging free radicals. This helps to prevent cancer, boost immunity, maintain a healthy metabolism, and support good skin and hair.

Cloves Have a Lot of Health Benefits:

Encourages Digestion

Cloves assist digestion by enhancing enzyme secretions and promoting digestive motility. Flatulence, stomach irritation, dyspepsia, and nausea are all relieved by cloves.

 

Diabetes is managed using this medication.

Cloves are ideal for persons who have high blood sugar. Cloves have been demonstrated in research to increase insulin sensitivity and aid in the proper functioning of insulin.

 

Bones and joints benefit from it.

Cloves are rich with hydro-alcoholic substances such as eugenol & flavonoids that assist boost the bone density & trace minerals in bones. Regularly ingesting cloves can help those with weak bones & osteoporosis.

 

Immune System Booster

Clove's remarkable element, eugenol, is highly efficient against a wide range of germs, fungi, and viruses. Clove's antiviral and blood purifying properties reduce blood toxicity while also increasing disease resistance by activating white blood cells.

 

Reduces Inflammation And Pain In The Body

Cloves contain eugenol, which has powerful anti-inflammatory qualities and aids in pain relief by triggering pain receptors inside the body. Clove oil or extract can aid in the relief of arthritis, inflammation, and general aches and pains.

 

Toothache is relieved.

Clove oil's germicidal characteristics make it a good treatment for dental discomfort, toothaches, sore gums, & mouth ulcers. Clove oil has been certified as a dental anaesthetic by the American Dental Association.

 

It helps to prevent cancer.

Eat more cloves to keep cancer-free, since the anticarcinogenic qualities of eugenol in cloves help reduce lung cancer, breast cancer, & ovarian cancer in their early stages.

 

Breathing Becomes Easier

Always keep cloves on hand for treating lung problems in these times and days of harsh pandemics. Patients with bronchitis or asthma are frequently recommended to inhale the scent of cloves for immediate relief. Place a clove on a hot ache and inhale the vapours to clear blocked lungs and relieve breathing problems. To clear the airways, add two drops of clove oil in your tea or chew on a clove to alleviate a sore throat.

 

Blood Circulation is Activated

Clove stimulates metabolic activity & regulates body temperature when added to your everyday diet. Cloves, which are high in antioxidants, can help to cleanse the blood and give the skin a healthy shine from inside. If you're anxious, rubbing heated clove oil on your head, neck, and back will provide immediate comfort and help to settle your nerves.

 

BLACK PEPPER - Kali Mirch

There are several health advantages of black pepper, which is also known as the "king of spices." One of the most significant benefits of taking pepper is that it assists in weight reduction. It is also claimed to be beneficial for digestion as well as cancer prevention due to its cleansing properties. When this spice is added to food, it enhances the flavour and increases the spiciness of the dish.

If you are a fitness fanatic who wants to lose weight rapidly, then you should include black pepper in your daily diet as much as possible. Don't forget to include the lemon juice & finger millet (Ragi) in the recipe as well. Almost all of these meals can assist you in losing weight rapidly, and black pepper is known to help cleanse the intestines and stomach.

Have you ever wondered why black pepper is referred to as the "King of Spice"? This is due to the fact that this spice provides several health advantages for your body. Here are some interesting facts about this incredible spice.

It aids in the loss of weight

Detoxification of the body

Cancer is prevented by using this supplement.

It helps to keep your intestines & stomach clean.

It contains potassium, which aids in the regulation of the heart rate and the prevention of excessive blood pressure.

It aids in the formation of RBCs.

It is high in vitamin B & helps to manufacture calcium.

It helps to keep constipation at bay.

Prevents skin deformation and wrinkles from forming.

MARORPHALI-Indian screw tree

 

The tree gets its name from the structure of its pods (fruits), which are unusually twisted. The pods are strange-looking deformed capsules made of five fibres tightly twisted together the shape of a screw. It comes in a variety of lengths ranging from one inches to two and a half inches.

The plant is anticancer, hypolipidemic, antimicrobial, anti-plasmid, cardiac antioxidant, anodyne, hepatoprotective, and anti-diarrheal.

The bark and fruits have traditionally been used to cure diarrhoea, worm infestation, unpleasant sores in the ear, colic, flatulence, & chronic dysentery. Diabetes is treated using the root bark. It works in diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity.

Marorphali Medicinal Uses

The shape and look of the plant component itself, according to the philosophy of signatures, suggests its application. Maror phali pods are twisted like intestines and are mostly used to treat digestive ailments such as colic, gas, diarrhoea, and dysentery. Other notable therapeutic applications include diabetes and, more locally, otorrhoea (discharge from ear).

Marorphali fruit and bark are astringent, anti-diarrheal, and anthelmintic. They are most typically used to treat digestive problems such as bowel griping and flatulence, diarrhoea, dysentery, & worm infestation.

 

KATIRA GOND- Tragacanth Gum

Tragacanth gum, also known as gond katira, is a gum that is made naturally from the extraction (sap) of several Astragalus species. The gum is thick (like jelly), odourless (no odour), and tasteless. Tragacanth gum is a water-soluble gum derived mostly from the plant's root. "Gond katira" is a gel-like material that may be formed into a paste when mixed with water. Tragacanth gum has long been utilised as a natural medicine in Ayurveda, especially for its cooling & digestive effects.

The health advantages of Gond katira 

For cooling: Because gond katira possesses cooling characteristics, it is frequently ingested throughout the summer to keep body temp down and avoid heat stroke.Because of its cooling characteristics, tragacanth gum has been recommended as a way to help hypertensive patients drop their blood pressure.

For digestion: Tragacanth gum can aid in the improvement of digestive function, hence alleviating constipation.

For the skin: When applied as a face mask, Gond katira is a fantastic anti-aging ingredient for the skin. It helps to minimise the lines and wrinkles, fine lines, and other indications of ageing, as well as wound healing.

Tragacanth is used as an analgesic (pain reliever) because it works on certain receptors inside the nervous system to reduce pain feeling.

In order to treat urinary incontinence, you should: Urinary incontinence or urine leakage caused by diabetes or pregnancy may benefit from the usage of gond katira. It also aids in the nourishment of the mother and foetus during pregnancy.

For cancer: Research has shown that tragacanth can be used as an anti-cancer agent since it has been shown to inhibit the rate of malignant cell division.

As a cooling agent, use tragacanth gum.

The cooling characteristics of Gond katira make it popular. To keep your body temperature down in the summer, tragacanth gum is combined with water and ingested. As a result, consuming gond katira throughout the summer can help prevent heat stroke. It is frequently suggested by ayurveda physicians as a way to keep our internal body temperature stable so that our important organs may work properly.

Tragacanth has been determined to have the ability to serve as a hypotensive (blood pressure-lowering) agent, which may contribute to its cooling qualities. The use of gond katira can help avoid nasal bleeding caused by extreme heat.

DANTIMOOL

 

Danti is a shade-loving plant that thrives in a humid climate. This plant is also known as red physic nut, wild castor, wild croton, and wild sultan seeds. It is a medicinal plant in use in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of ailments. Leaves, dantimool, or dried root are used for a variety of therapeutic applications. This plant's seeds and roots are purgatives. The root's solvents and extract have anticancer, antioxidant, antibacterial, immunological stimulatory, and hepatoprotective properties. It includes glycoterpenoids, steroids, flavonoids, titerpenoids, diterpenes, saponins, and flavonoids, among other chemical elements. This plant's leaves contain anti-asthmatic and wound-healing effects.

 

Danti's Benefits (Baliospermum montanum)

• Danti is a blood purifier, and a paste made from danti roots and seeds is used to treat edoema and discomfort. Both alleviate pain by acting as analgesics.

• This plant is used to cure fevers because it contains antipyretic qualities. This plant is also anti-inflammatory, and it is used to treat inflammation. Pittaj jawara is made from danti decoction.

• Roots have a laxative and purgative effect. This herb's seeds & root powder are used to treat constipation, and it is very beneficial for piles patients.

• Danti leaves have been shown to be quite useful to those suffering from jaundice.

• The decoction of leaves is used to cure asthma & bronchitis by calming the kapha dosha. Danti leaf paste is applied to wounds to speed up healing.

• Danti seeds are used externally as a stimulant and rubefacient. This plant is particularly useful in treating stomach discomfort, bloating, and tumours.

• This herb's roots are spicy, hot, & diuretic in nature. It is also used to treat haemorrhoids, abdominal tumours, and a swollen spleen.

• Danti seed oil is particularly useful in treating vata problems such as paralysis, sciatica, gout, and neurological illnesses, among others.

• Seed paste is also used to poison snake bites.

• Danti is utilised to balance the pitta and kapha doshas.

CHIRATA KADWA- Bitter Stick

Chirata, also known as bitter stick in certain areas, is a critically endangered plant that grows at high altitudes in the Himalaya's sub-temperate zones. It mostly grows between 1200 and 2100 metres above sea level, from Kashmir to Bhutan. To put it another way, chirata is a plant that is used to manufacture medication. Chirata's above-ground portions are typically utilised for medical reasons. The many therapeutic benefits of this plant are widely recognised in traditional medicine.

Chirata flowers are purple blue and occur in chilly alpine locations. It is recognised for its bitter taste, which is caused by the presence of several bioactive chemicals. Chirata is known by several names in different parts of the world. Chirata is known in Sanskrit as Anaryatikta, Bhunimba, Chiratitka, and Kairata, for example. It's known as Qasabuzzarirah in Arabic and Farsi. Chiaravata is the Urdu name, Sekhagi is the Burmese name, and Chirrato or Chiraita is the Nepalese name. It's also known as "Nepali neem" since it's widely found in Nepal's woods.

Chirata has long been utilised in the medical industry as an ayurveda herb. Fevers, malaria, liver problems, hepatitis, diarrhoea, ulcers, skin illnesses, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, and various mental disorders are all reported to be treated with it. Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antimalarial, antiaging, and antidiarrheal activities have also been discovered in the plant.

Chirata is also used to make both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Swertia pills are frequently taken with honey to reduce the bitterness to some extent.

The health advantages of Chirata

Chirata is used to treat diabetes.

Diabetes is a dangerous illness in which the blood sugar or glucose levels are abnormally high. When the carbs we eat or drink are broken down and released into the bloodstream, glucose is produced. Insulin, a hormone, then absorbs this from the bloodstream. In diabetics, insulin synthesis and function are frequently compromised. Several research have been undertaken to show the chirata herb's anti-diabetic capabilities. Chirata has been discovered to induce pancreatic cells to release more insulin, which lowers blood sugar levels.

Chirata is a liver tonic.

The liver is an essential organ for the body's normal functioning. It removes pollutants from the bloodstream, reserves energy, and aids digestion. Chirata is claimed to have powerful antioxidants that can protect the liver from a variety of ailments. Recent research on the chirata plant revealed that it has anti-hepatitis B properties, which might aid in preventing hepatitis and destroying the hepatitis virus inside the body.

Antiviral effects of Chirata

Because to the presence of several antioxidants in the chirata plant, it is known to have antiviral and antihelminthic qualities. Chirata has also been shown in studies to inhibit the spread of the herpes virus. It was also suggested that chirata's antiviral potential is comparable to that of the widely used antiviral medicine acyclovir.

Chirata has anti-inflammatory properties.

Chirata has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties in several research. According to in vivo research, the chirata plant has a variety of chemical components that significantly decrease inflammation. Chirata's anti-inflammatory properties have been validated in many studies. It has also been discovered to have some analgesic properties. Despite the fact that clinical trials have yet to be conducted, chirata is slowly showing to be a natural & safer therapy for inflammatory conditions.

Chirata is used to treat fever.

Chirata has been utilised in traditional medicine for treatment of fever, colds, and flu. It's a key element in a variety of ayurvedic antipyretic formulas. When compared to paracetamols, research on animal models showed that the roots of the chirata plant, with their bioactive qualities, were able to generate a considerable drop in body temperature.

Chirata is used to treat anaemia.

The absence of red blood cells & haemoglobin characterises anaemia. Haemoglobin is a protein that binds to oxygen and aids in its transport throughout the body. Symptoms of haemoglobin deficiency include weakness and weariness. Iron supplements and a balanced diet are part of the current treatment plan. Traditional medicine, on the other hand, includes a large number of anti-anemic plants. Chirata is a natural remedy that can assist the body in producing adequate red blood cells & alleviating anaemia symptoms.

Chirata is a stomach tonic.

Because chirata is a bitter plant, it can help those with stomach issues like constipation, nausea, & vomiting. The usage of chirata on a regular basis may help to strengthen the stomach. It enhances gastric juice output, resulting in better digestion. Furthermore, chirata enhances the liver's bile output, which aids in the digestion of food particles.

Malaria treatment with Chirata

Malaria is a disease spread by the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito infected with the parasite. Fever, muscular pains, and anaemia are just a few of the symptoms of this condition. Chirata possesses antipyretic, anti-anemic, and antioxidant qualities that may help to alleviate the symptoms of malaria.

Chirata is used to treat cancer.

Cancer is the uncontrolled and abnormal development of bodily cells. With the rising number of cancer cases, it is more crucial than ever to discover a cure. Chirata is one of several natural herbs that has been researched for its anti-carcinogenic properties. Several research have found that chirata has anticancer effects. The herb has the power to inhibit the progression of cancer cells, according to studies done on chirata plant leaf and stem extracts.

BHILAWA- Indian marking nut

 

The Marking Nut Tree, also referred as Semecarpus anacardium, is a deciduous tree native to the Himalayan foothills. The tree was given the name "marking nut" because it was once used to mark clothing before they were washed.

Its fruit is 1-inch oblong fruit with a fleshy cup and a black and smooth surface. The juice of the fruit can be utilised to create a colour. The fruit resembles a cashew in that it has two parts: a delicious, edible upper piece and a smooth, black nut on the bottom.

Marking Nuts and Their Common Names

Semecarpus Anacardium is the botanical name for this plant.

Ekanayakam is the Tamil name for this plant.

Gujarati Name: Bhilamu, bhilamo English Name: Indian Marking Nut

Bhela, Bhelwa, Bhilawa, Bhilwa are all Hindi names for the same thing.

Health Benefits

1. It possesses aphrodisiac properties.

The qualities of the Marking Nut plant have been demonstrated to be comparable to those of an aphrodisiac, or a chemical that boosts libido and sexual desire. Because it has been shown to boost sperm count, it is often taken by men as a tonic to improve their fertility.

It can also be used to help with seminal leaking or premature ejaculation. It not only benefits males, but it also benefits women with uterine irritation and unpleasant menstruation.

2. Treats Patients Effectively Leucoderma

Leucoderma is an extremely rare condition that causes white spots & patches on the skin. Its literal translation is "white skin." Certain regions of the body lose their original colour and acquire white patches as a result of this illness. Leucoderma occurs so when human body lacks melanin, a pigment that gives the skin its colour.

Leucoderma, unlike other illnesses, is rarely unpleasant, infectious, or hazardous. However, there are occasional occasions when skin patches become red and cause extreme itching. In such cases, Marking Nut is said to be the finest medicine or therapy.

It provides a method for relieving the itching produced by red patches. To relieve the itch, medical doctors advised consuming only one teaspoon twice a day.

3. Diabetic Patients Will Benefit

Diabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar level is abnormally high. It is one of the most frequent disorders among elderly people all over the world. To operate, the human body need glucose and insulin. Glucose is derived from the foods you eat, and insulin aids glucose delivery to your cells.

Diabetes is a condition in which your body is unable to produce insulin and perform its functions. Marking Nut has been proven to assist manage blood glucose levels in the blood by lowering blood glucose levels.

 

4. It suppresses the growth of cancer cells.

One of the most fatal illnesses is cancer. Marking Nut has been shown in studies to have a substantial impact on a patient's health by interacting with human breast cancer cells, making it a possible chemotherapeutic agent.

Another study found that Marking Nut assisted in the removal of leukemic cells from internal organs and even leukemic animals' bone marrow. Despite the fact that many of the studies mentioned have showed great promise in the field of medicine, further research will be needed to determine the plant's limits.

 

5. Beneficial to Digestive Health

One of the numerous applications and advantages of the Marking Nut is that it stimulates the liver. The plant is recognised to help with a variety of health conditions, particularly those involving the digestive system. It can be used as a purgative, digestive aid, and to treat gastrointestinal problems.

It can also be used to treat appetite loss and other digestive-related issues like constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal distension, and a variety of other issues. The Marking Nut can be used to increase blood circulation, lower blood pressure, and prevent blood from accumulating in the rectal region.

6. Helps to relieve urinary incontinence

The involuntary discharge or leaking of urine inside the human body is known as urinary incontinence. Sources of stress including such coughing, pregnancy, obesity, & old age can cause a person to lose control of their bladder and pelvic floor.

Marking Nut is beneficial not only to the digestive system, and also to this ailment. Urinary incontinence has been proved to be cured by eating this Marking Nut with milk.

7. Assists in the treatment of atherosclerosis

This condition refers to the development of lipids in the arterial walls, which can cause blood flow to be impeded. Whenever this happens, the plaque may break, resulting in a blood clot that affects a number of arteries throughout your body.

An imbalance of antioxidants & pro-oxidants is a typical cause. Marking Nut is high in antioxidants, which assist maintain the equilibrium and prevent fat formation inside the artery walls. It reduces cholesterol absorption in the gut, preventing cholesterol buildup.

8. It guards against Hair is greying.

The use of Marking Nut is most usually suggested for serious health problems, but it may also assist with small ones like hair greying. The consumption of Marking Nut helps to prevent the development of early grey hair.

Consume one teaspoonful twice a day with milk if you wish to appear young for a long period.

PUMPKIN SEEDS

 

Pumpkin seeds have quite a long history of nutritious use, extending back over 7,500 years in Mexico's Oaxaca Highlands. They've been used as a folk remedies in numerous cultures to treat:

Infections of the urinary system and bladder

High bp and diabetes

Stones in the kidneys

Worms, for example, are parasites.

Pumpkin seeds offer an outstanding nutrient profile that promotes many elements of your health, according to modern science. They're high in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, all of which help to lower the risk of chronic diseases like cancer.

Pumpkin seeds can be purchased raw, spouted, or roasted at most grocery stores and health food stores. They're also known as pepitas when purchased in their green shells.

BENEFITS OF PUMPKIN SEEDS

Effects on Inflammation

Pumpkin seeds are high in antioxidants, which help to protect our cells from infection and prevent inflammation in our body. They're also high in dietary fibre, which can help to boost this effect. Pumpkin seeds' anti-inflammatory properties have been shown in studies to help maintain healthy liver, bladder, bowel, and joint function.

Diabetes Risk is Reduced

Magnesium is abundant in pumpkin seeds, which most people do not receive sufficient of in their diet. Magnesium helps to manage blood sugar levels, reducing your risk of diabetes. Pumpkin seeds have been shown in studies to help persons with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.

Anti-Cancer Effects

Pumpkin seeds have been shown in lab experiments to suppress the growth of breast and testicular cancer cells. They also cause apoptosis, or the death of cancer cells. The strong antioxidant activity of pumpkin seeds is largely responsible for these effects, although further research is required to investigate a wider range of malignancies.

Heart Function That Is Healthy

Pumpkin seeds have a high magnesium concentration, which helps to reduce and manage blood pressure. Magnesium-rich diets are linked to a lower incidence of stroke and mortality from heart disease as a result of this impact.

More Restful Sleep

Pumpkin seeds can help you get a better night's sleep if you eat them before bed. Pumpkin seeds are high in tryptophan, an amino acid that helps you sleep. Pumpkin seeds contain zinc, copper, and selenium, which can affect sleep duration and quality. Finally, studies demonstrate that magnesium can aid in the reduction of stress and anxiety, both of which are factors in insomnia.

Nutrition

Pumpkin seeds are high in vitamins and minerals such as manganese and vitamin K, which both aid wound healing. They also include zinc, which aids the immune system's fight against bacteria and viruses. Pumpkin seeds are indeed high in the following nutrients:

Phosphorus

Magnesium

Iron

Potassium

Copper