Botanical Name             :  Acalypha indica

Tamil Name                    :  Kuppaimeni – குப்பைமேனி

Malayalam Name         :  Kuppaimeni

Hindi Name                   :  khokali, khokali, khokla, khokli

Telugu Name                 :  Moorkonda,murkonda,kuppi chettu

Description

♦  Kuppaimeni leaves or Indian Acalypha Indicia Is a wild plant which carries various health saving medicinal properties. Kuppaimeni benefits are well identified in Tamil medicines.

♦  The leaves of kuppaimeni are considered as one of the best medicines for asthma and bronchitis.Kuppameni powder is rich in alkaloidsm catachols, flavonoids, phenolic compounds saponins and steroids.

Health Benefits of Kuppaimeni (Podi)

♦  Helps with respiratory tract disease

♦  Supports the kidneys

♦  Helps asthma sufferers

♦  Stops bleeding

♦  Reduces inflammation

♦  Reduces incident of prostate cancer

♦  Minimizes skin problems

♦  Nettle stimulates the lymph system to boost immunity

♦  Nettle relieves arthritis symptoms

♦  Nettle promotes a release from uric acid from joints

♦  Helps to support the adrenals

♦  It helps with diabetes mellitus

♦  Strengthens the fetus in pregnant women

♦  Promotes milk production in lactating women

♦  Relieves menopausal symptoms

♦  Helps with menstrual cramps and bloating

♦  Helps break down kidney stones

♦  Reduces hypertension

♦  Eliminates allergic rhinitis

♦  Lessens nausea

♦  Cures the common cold

♦  Helps with osteoarthritis

♦  Alleviates diarrhea

♦  Helps with gastrointestinal disease, IBS, and constipation

♦  Reduces gingivitis and prevents plaque when used as a mouth wash.

♦  Has been shown to be helpful to in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

♦  Relieves neurological disorders like MS, ALS and sciatica

♦  Destroys intestinal worms or parasites

♦  Supports the endocrine health by helping the thyroid, spleen and pancreas

Side Effects

♦  There are no side effects in using this product. Take medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology

♦  All our herbs are Organically Harvested , dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions that will assure the ensuring 100% natural herbal  powders and related products.

Botanical Name           : Indigofera Aspalathoides

English Name              : Wiry Indigo

Tamil Name                 : சிவனார் வேம்பு / Sivanar Vembu

Malayalam Name      : മണ്ണലി / Manali / Shivamalli-gida

Telugu Name              : నీలి / నెల వెంపలి / సొవేము / ఎవరి / ఆఊరి / Neeli, Nela Vempali / Sivavemu /avari

Description

♦  The Sivanar vembu is mostly found in South India and Srilanka. It is used for treating various skin disorders and tumours.

♦ The leaf is trifoliate, pale green, obanceolate, and crowded on the young branches, stipules minute.

♦ Wiry Indigo Powder protects the liver and stimulates its function and is a cure for jaundice and Hepatitis.

♦ Wiry Indigo Powder is a natural remedy for toothache, gum swelling and all types of ulcer, especially mouth ulcer.

Health Benefits of Sivanar Vembu , Chimai-Nili / Wiry Indigo Powder

♦  Treat skin diseases and purifies blood : The Wiry Indigo Powder helps to treat all kinds of skin diseases and acts as a blood purifier.

♦ Relieves Inflammation, Pain And Lowers Blood Sugar Level : The Powder relieves any inflammation, pain and lowers  blood sugar level.

♦ Natural Remedy For Toothache, Gum Swelling And Ulcers : It is one of the best natural remedy for toothache, gum swelling and all types of ulcer, especially mouth ulcer.

♦ Protects Liver And Cure Jaundice, Hepatitis : It protects the liver and stimulates its function and is a cure for jaundice and Hepatitis.

Side Effects :

♦  There are no side effects in using this product. Take medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology :

♦  All our herbs are Organically Harvested , dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions that will assure the ensuring 100% natural herbal  powders and related products.

Botanical Name       : Mangifera

English Name           : Mango

Tamil Name               : மாம்பருப்பு பொடி / Mamparupu

Hindi Name               : आम / Aam

Malayalam Name    : മാങ്ങാ /  mangga

Telugu Name            :  మామిడి / Mamidi

Description:

Mango tree is evergreen and erect growing up to 20-45 mt in height with oval, upright, dome shaped crown and stout trunk. Yellowish green ripen fruits contains yellow thick pulp with single seed. Seed is oblong, solitary and covered by hard covering. Mango tree is long lived, known to be 250-300 years with fruits. Leaves of this tree are linear – oblong, lanceolate – elliptical, pointed from both sides and arranged on branches in spiral pattern and have soothing aroma. Red, yellow and green colored flowers occurs in panicles about 3000 in number. Fruit of this plant is large drupe, but differ in shape and size.

Benefits of Mamparupu Powder

♦  It fights constipation and flatulence and ensures timely bowel movement.

♦  It is best to consume Mango powder regularly to improve your digestive tract and overall health

♦  Overall, it has a very nourishing and calming effect on the body.

♦  It improves kapha and is great for the heart.

♦  Also improves skin complexion and tone while relieving anorexia and throat disorders.

♦  Sour mango is also a great immunity booster and enhances muscular strength.

♦  Mango powder combats acidity and boosts the process of digestion.

♦  Mango tree bark has astringent properties which make it useful to pacify kapha and pitta disorders.

♦  Mango powder is great for weight loss too. It contains antioxidants that boost metabolism and help in losing weight fast.

♦  Dried mango flowers are astringent in nature. It is also used for diarrhea, chronic dysentery and catarrh of the bladder.

♦  It is also low in carbohydrates, which makes it an excellent ingredient for weight loss programmes.

Side Effects:

♦  There are no side effects in using this product. Take medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology:

♦  All our herbs are Organically Harvested , dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions that will assure the ensuring 100% natural herbal  powders and related products.

Botanical Name       : Ficus Religiosa

English Name           : Sacred Fig

Tamil Name               : அரச விதை / Arasa vithai

Hindi Name               : अस्वत्थ बीज /  Aswattha Beej

Malayalam Name    : अस्वत्थ बीज / A    rayal / pippalam

Telugu Name            : పిప్పలము ఆకు  / pippalamu

Description:

Arasa Vithai, is completely packed with a number of health benefits owing to the presence of minerals and fiber contained in it. The powder proves amazing for your body health too. It is mainly used to gain physical strength and increase sperm cells.

The scientific name of this tree is Ficus religiosa and leaves of the tree has a cordate shape that contains distinctive extended drip tip. Arasam Maram is a large semi-evergreen or dry season deciduous that grows up to 30 m tall, and the trunk has up to 3 m diameters.  The seeds of this tree can germinate even on other trees, and the birds disperse the seeds. The seeds are refrigerant, laxative, and alternative.

Health Benefits of Arasa Vithai Podi (Sacred Fig Seed Powder)

Treats Asthma

♦  Asthma is a deadly disease as it blocks your breathing, preventing oxygen from getting into your lungs and to other organs in your body.

♦  Due to the increasing amounts of harmful pollution and dust around us, asthma has become a very common ailment, particularly among young children.

♦  Regular intake of the Arasa vithai powder can give you remarkable benefits and changes in your health, just mix the powder with milk and drink twice a day to help with your asthma.

Good for oral Health

♦  The Sacred Fig powder is also extremely good for your oral health. You can also chew on the twigs of this tree to benefit from it.

♦  Chewing on the twigs can help remove any bacteria that are present in your mouth, thus preventing infections or diseases of any kind.

♦  Moreover, chewing the twigs can definitely help to remove the bacteria and stains from you tooth.

Helps with constipation

♦  It’s significant to keep your digestive system in a good condition, clearing your digestive system regularly extremely important as it ensures the smooth functioning of your body.

♦  The Sacred Fig seed powder can be mixed with jaggery and anise seed powder to relief you from problems, have this mix before sleep. This will help clear out your system and provide relief from constipation.

Helps Diabetes

♦  Diabetes is one of the deadly diseases but don’t worry because the sacred fig seed powder can prevent you. It can help you lower the sugar in your blood.

♦  All you need is powdered peepal fruit, along with powdered Haritaki fruit powder. This will help you lower your blood sugar.

Treat skin problems

♦  The Sacred Fig Seed Powder has healing and anti-irritation properties, as well as health benefits of salicylic acid herbicide to relieve itchy skin.

How to Consume Arasa Vithai Podi

♦  Morning Take five grams of powder in 100 ml of water and boil them for some minutes. After the water getting warm, filter them, and drink before food. Repeat the same for Evening after Dinner.

Side Effects:

♦  There are no side effects in using this product. Take medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology:

♦  All our herbs are Organically Harvested , dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions that will assure the ensuring 100% natural herbal  powders and related products.

Kodi veli podi-கொடி வேலி பொடி.

கொடிவெலி பொடி, உடலுஷ்ணத்தை உண்டாக்கவல்லது, புரை ,புண் ,சொரி ,சிறங்கு ,வாதரோகம் குத்தல் ,சோபை ,மூலரோகம் ,மகோதரம் ,சுளைப்பிடிப்பு ,வெடிசுளை ,கிரந்தி ,கர்பவாய்வு ,சுதகவாய்வு இன்னும் பலநோய்களை குணமாக்கும்

Koduveli ennai is used as an effective Siddha remedy for painful conditions like arthritis, headache, oesteoarthritis etc.
A paste of Koduveli roots and gingelly oil is used as an external application for external piles, cervical lymphadinitis, and inguinal lymphadinitis.
A Siddha preparation called Koduveli thylam is helpful external remedy in skin infections like scabies, carbuncles, ulcers, swellings and arthritis.
Chitramoola gulikai or pills, Siddha preparation is helpful in curing chronic ulcers, genital cancer, carbuncles, tumours, piles and fistula.
For Leprosy, the dried root powder paste is externally applied.

Botanical Name       : Ficus Religiosa

English Name           : Sacred Fig

Tamil Name               : அரச பட்டை / Arasam pattai

Hindi Name               : अस्वत्थ छाल /  Aswattha Chhaal

Malayalam Name     : അരയാൽ കുര / Arayal / Pippalam kura

Telugu Name            : పిప్పలము ఆకు బెరడు / Pippalamu beradu

Description:

♦  According to the science of Ayurveda, every part of the peepal tree – the leaf, bark, shoot, seeds and its fruit has several medicinal benefits, and it is being used since ancient times to cure many diseases.

♦  Arasam Maram is a large semi-evergreen or dry season deciduous that grows up to 30 m tall, and the trunk has up to 3 m diameters.

♦  The scientific name of this tree is Ficus religiosa and leaves of the tree has a cordate shape that contains distinctive extended drip tip.

♦  Each part of the tree, such as leaves, seeds, bark, shoot, and fruit, has different medicinal properties in Ayurvedic treatments. It has been used to cure various diseases since ancient times.

♦  The outer surface of the bark is brown or ash color, and it is uneven. The inner surface of this bark is a smooth, brown color. The bark contains Tannis, and it is used to treat many diseases.

The bark of the Peeple tree

Rich in vitamin K, is an effective complexion corrector and preserver; which makes bark extractions valuable for:

♦   Strengthening blood capillaries and minimising inflammation

♦  Healing skin bruises faster, and increasing skin resilience

♦  Treating pigmentation issues, wrinkles, dark circles

♦  Lightening surgery and pregnancy marks, scars, and stretch marks.

Health Benefits of Arasam Pattai Podi

Improves skin complexion

♦  It improves the complexion of skin and relieves the person from burning sensation on the skin. It is also effective in purifying the blood naturally and in preventing skin allergies.

♦  The Arasam Pattai helps to remove toxins from our blood and purifies it, the burn and skin irritations can be treated and cured by this fig tree powder.

Prevents internal bleeding

♦  Just take a handfull of Arasa pattai powder and consume it regularly to prevent internal bleeding, it also help to prevent hemorrhagic dysentery.

Deals with stomach swelling and inflammation

♦  The bark of the tree also has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and pain relieving properties. Thus it helps to combat both internal and external inflammation and provides relief from burning sensation.

♦  Either barks or leaves of the fig tree, when consumed, help to remove the unwanted worms from the stomach and thus provide relief from pain and swelling.

Treats diabetes and piles

♦  A decoction prepared from the bark of the tree helps to treat internal piles. for internal piles, the bark of the Ashoka tree can be used.

♦  It’s an amazing medicine for diabetic patients, the flowers help to check blood sugar levels. Herbal supplements from this tree help in the treatment of piles.

Removes kidney stones and treats asthma

♦  The seed powder of Fig bark tree is a natural method to control the kidney stones. Also, it helps to treat asthma.

Prevents diarrhea

♦  The Ashoka tree leaves, flowers, and bark are used as a tonic also it will provide relief from any kind of painful condition. It also controls blood loss in stools and thus treats diarrhea without causing any side effects.

How to apply Arasam pattai(Sacred Fig Bark Powder)

Take 50 gms peepali bark ash and add lime and ghee properly and make the paste of the mixture. Apply this paste on effective areas and it will prove soothing effects . Take 40 ml tea of peepal bark regularly and it will also be useful.

Side Effects:

♦  There are no side effects in using this product. Take medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology:

♦  All our herbs are Organically Harvested , dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions that will assure the ensuring 100% natural herbal  powders and related products.

Botanical Name       :  Caesalpinia Bonducella

English Name           :  Bonduc Nut, Febrifuge Nut, Fever Nut

Tamil Name              :  கழிச்சிக்காய் – Kalichchikkaai

Malayalam Name    :  കാളാഞ്ചി – Kalanchi

Telugu Name            :        గచ్చ్చకాయ / కాంతికరంజా / కుబేరాక్షి – gachchakaya / Kantikaranja / Kuberakshi

Kannada Name        :  ಗೆಜ್ಜುಗ – gejjuga

Hindi Name              :  कांटकरंज / कांटीकरंज / कुबेराक्षी – Kantkarej

Bengali Name          :  নাটাকরঞ্জ – Natakaranja

Oriya Name              :  Gila

Description

♦  Fever nut is the seed from the Caesalpinia bonduc plant, a vining shrub native to India. The seeds of the Caesalpinia bonduc are used in herbal medicine, including the fever nut extract.

♦  The plant produces seed pods, which contain 1-2 fever nut seeds per pod. Fever nut and the seed extract are used primarily for alleviating infection symptoms such as high fever and sweating.

♦  Traditionally, fever nut has treated malaria and intestinal worms and parasites. The fever nut’s seed extract has been studied for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving health benefits. For this reason, fever nut is considered a good remedy for arthritis and various other muscles and joint pains.

♦  It is a liana that reaches a length of 6 m (20 ft) and scrambles over other vegetation. Stems are covered in curved spines.Its 2 cm (0.79 in) grey seeds, known as nickernuts,are buoyant and durable enough to be dispersed by ocean currents.

Health Benefits & Traditional Uses of Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder:

For Pregnancy and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS):

♦  Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder has been used for getting pregnancy and cure Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) problem.

For Menstrual Problems:

♦  Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder has been to overcome all kinds of menstrual problems like irregular menstrual cycles, heavy or low blood flow, abdominal pain and vomiting etc

Cure Fever:

♦  Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder has been used for reducing fever and pain by many tribal people for a long time .

♦  Consuming kalarchikai when we are having fever reduces both fever and body pain that is usually common during fevers. It also helps reduce inflammation effectively too.

♦  Here in our place, kalarchikai is used extensively for treating malaria. Fever Nut Powder (Kalarchikai Powder) is used to treat fever, intestinal worms, tumours, amenorrhoea, cough and for removing the placenta after childbirth.

Cure Asthma:

♦  Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder has anti asthma properties, it has been used for it from ancient times. Kalarchikai inhibits parameters that leads to asthma.

Cure Diabetics:

♦  Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder has wonderful anti diabetic properties, traditionally many tribal people use the seed powder for reducing high blood sugar levels .

♦  Kalarchikai blocks glucose absorption thus reducing high blood sugar spikes.Fever Nut Powder (Kalarchikai Powder) is fruitful in controlling Diabetes.It stops the expansion of Tumors.

Cure Cancer:

♦  Uses of Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder is the anti tumour properties. In a study done on rats with carcinoma, there was significant reduction in tumour size, tumour cell volume and tumour cell count when given Kalarchikai extract.

Anti Bacterial Properties:

♦  Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder is widely used for treating many types of skin diseases including boils and wounds. This is due to it’s wonderful anti bacterial properties.

♦  Kalarchikai decoction made by mixing kalarchikai powder in water can be used as a gargle for treating gum diseases including gum inflammation and boils.

Prostate Enlargement:

♦  Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder may used for Prostate enlargement.

Liver Problems:

♦  Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder is a good natural treatment for Liver Issues.

Spleen Problem:

♦  Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder retains a examine on the Spleen issues.

For Skin Problem:

♦  Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder is used to alleviate irritation, pores and skin illnesses, hydrocele, colic, and leprosy.

For Piles Problem:

♦  Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder is beneficial for eliminating Piles, Wounds, leucorrhoea and Urinary issues.

Smallpox:

♦  Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder is advantageous in combating Smallpox. Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder is juice is environment friendly in easing Elephantiasis

How to use Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder :

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

♦  Mix 1/4 teaspoon Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder with honey and make small balls. Take one ball each per day.

Diarrhea

♦  Take 5 Grams of  Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder with a cup of lukewarm Milk. Have it twice a day.

Fever

♦   Take of 100 Grams Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder with similar amount of Sugar. Have it twice a day.

For Periods Pain & Irregular Periods

♦  Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder is wonderful for reducing periods pain and also in regularising irregular periods. For both these problems make the powder with pepper like said before. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of the powder with water and consume.

For Skin Problems

♦  Take little bit of the Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder , mix with water and apply on the affected area. The inflammation will reduce very very quickly.

For General use:

♦  5 Grams of Fever Nut / Kalarchikai Powder can be mixed with hot water and drink twice a day.

Side Effects:

♦  There are no side effects in using this product. Take medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology:

♦  All our herbs are Organically Harvested , dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions that will assure the ensuring 100% natural herbal  powders and related products.

Botanical Name              : Alternanthera Sessilis

English Name                  : Dwarf Copper Leaf

Tamil Name                      : பொன்னாங்கண்ணி / Ponnanganni

Hindi Name                      : गरूण्डी / garundi

Malayalam Name           : പൊന്നാങ്കണ്ണിക്കിറ / Ponnankannikkira

Telugu Name                   : పొన్నగంటి కూర / Ponnaganti Koora

Description

♦  Ponnanganni is used as a ayurvedic drug.

♦  It is helpful in treating flatulence, wounds, cough, bronchitis, and diabetes.

♦  This plant is also an essential part of several compounds of ayurvedic medicine preparations.

♦  The plant is used in Asia and Africa to cure a variety of disorders, including gastrointestinal problems, such as flatulence, nausea and vomiting, headaches, bronchitis, asthma, vertigo, and even hepatitis.

♦  It cures chronic diseases and rejuvenates the body.

♦  It also has health benefits for lactating mothers.

Health Benefits of  Ponnanganni / Dwarf Copper Leaf / Sessile Joyweed Powder

Botanical Name     : Phyla Nodiflora

Tamil Name            : பொடுதலை / Poduthalai

English Name         : Frog Fruit / Turkey Tangle Dried Leaves

Hindi Name             : जालपा -पिल ी, भुईओकर और लुंड्रा

Malayalam Name  : കാറ്റുട്ടിപ്പലി / Kattuttippali

Telugu Name           : బొకేనాకు / నేలగూరిది

Description

♦  Frog Fruit is the flowering plant that comes with the botanical name of Phyla Nodiflora, which is widely known for its wide leaves. This herb is usually grown in ground cover or ground, and most people grow it in their yards, considering its medicinal uses. The small white-pink flowers are in bloom and the purple inflorescence is at the center of these flowers.

♦  People call this flowering plant a match weed because these flowers own match-like appearance. As already stated, its broad leaves are opposite to those on the stems of the plant. The leaves have about one to seven teeth from the starting at the widest point of the leaves to the tip of the leaves.

Health Benefits of Poduthalai / Frog Fruit / Turkey Tangle Powder :

♦  Frog Fruit’s soft stems and leaves are well-fried and medicated in pediatric medicine for children’s indigestion.

♦  The extract of the root of the Frog Fruit plant is used as an effective remedy for gastric problems and digestive disorders.

♦  They are also used to treat body disorders caused by hookworms in the intestines.

♦  It is used for various body development of women and their immunity after childbirth.

♦  It acts as a diuretic and lithiasis and is used to treat fever, colds, colds, and coughs.

♦  The poultice of this new plant acts as an agent to accelerate ripening, making the job easier.

♦  This plant is used to treat in dandruff infections, liver disorders, and indigestion disorders.

♦  Frog Fruit The plant is used as a remedy for ulcers, tumors, joint pains, constipation, inflammation, bleeding, gonorrhea, and swollen cervical glands.

♦  It is used as a medication for shortness of breath, asthma, heart disease, bronchitis, heartburn, excessive bleeding, and eye problems.

♦  The leaves of this plant are well boiled and inhaled by steam and cure colds, coughs, fever, and chronic asthma.

Side Effects

♦  There are no side effects in using this product. Take medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology

♦  All our herbs are Organically Harvested , dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions that will assure the ensuring 100% natural herbal  powders and related products.

Botanical Name     : Hibiscus
English Name         : Hibiscus
Tamil Name            : செம்பருத்தி பூ / semparuthi flower
Hindi Name            : गुड़हल फूल / Chemparutti-pova
Malayalam Name : ചെമ്പരത്തി പൂവ് / Gurhal phool
Telugu Name         : జవాపుష్పము / Javapushpamu

Description

♦ Hibiscus Powder provides many health benefits.

♦ It used to help maintain a normal body temperature and cools intense heat.

♦ Hibiscus helps to treat heart and nerve diseases.

♦ It has diuretic properties to help increase urine production.

Health Benefits of  Semparuthi Poo / Hibiscus Flower Powder

♦ This powder is used as a shampoo and conditioner.

♦ Hibiscus powder makes the hair soft and shiny.

♦ It used to provide hair softness and shine.

♦ This powder prevents premature graying of hair.

♦ It also control hair fall and promotes hair growth.

♦ Hibiscus powder is a natural colorant, it used on eyebrows.

♦ It can also control dandruff and enhance the hair growth.

Tamil                     :  Kariveppilai – கறிவேப்பிலை

Malayalam          :   Kariveppila

Hindi                     :   Kadi Patta / Kathnim / Mitha Neem / Curry Patta

Telugu                  :   Karivepaku / Karepaku

Botanical             :  Murraya koenigii

Description

♦  Curry leaves powder can be stored for a month and can be used when needed. Nothing can beat the fresh flavor of homemade curry leaves powder. Hot steamed rice with curry leaves powder and a tsp of ghee is heavenly. Try it and see. I usually stock these powders at home as they will come handy when I feel lazy to cook. Today we will learn how to make Karuveppilai Podi/Curry leaves powder following this easy recipe.

Health Benefits of Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder :

Cure Diabetes:

♦  Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder help lower the blood sugar levels, but also keeps in check for a few days after the administration of curry leaves. Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder help your blood sugar levels by affecting the insulin activity of the body and reduces ones blood sugar levels. Also the type and amount of fiber contained within the leaves play a significant role in lowering blood sugar levels.

Improves digestion:

♦  Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder is known to help improve digestion and alter the way your body absorbs fat, thereby helping you lose weight. Since weight gain is one of the leading causes of diabetes, kadi patta treats the problem right at the root. Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder may prove to be beneficial. The digestive enzymes present in curry leaves are helpful in keeping the digestive health on track, and the laxative properties prove to be effective in regulating the bowels.

Lowers cholesterol:

♦  Many research shows that Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder have properties that can help in lowering one’s blood cholesterol levels. Packed with antioxidants, Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder prevent the oxidation of cholesterol that forms LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol). This in turn helps in increasing the amount of good cholesterol (HDL) and protects your body from conditions like heart disease and atherosclerosis.

Prevents greying of hair:

♦  Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder has always been known to help in preventing greying of the hair. It is also very effective in treating damaged hair, adding bounce to limp hair, strengthening the shaft of thin hair, hair fall and treats dandruff.

Help in Losing Weight:

♦  Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder may help do the trick. These leaves work in two ways in making you look slender. Firstly, these leaves help the body get rid of toxins and secondly, help in burning the stubborn body fat.

Help in Getting Rid of Free Radicals:

♦  Free radicals in the body lead to many kinds of health ailments.Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder are loaded with antioxidants, which help in protecting the body cells from any kind of free radical damage.

Relieving Vomiting:

♦  If you’re feeling queasy or nauseous during your pregnancy, Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder may help in reducing the symptoms. Consumption of curry leaves help in the secretion of digestive enzymes, which provides ease from nausea, vomiting and morning sickness.

Improving Eye-Health:

♦  Vitamin A is one of the essential vitamins for your eyes. Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder are loaded with this vitamin and thus eating these leaves in your daily diet may help in keeping your eyes in a healthy state.

Help in Reducing Stress:

♦  Most of us try to keep stress at bay, but our busy lifestyles make it difficult to evade. Stress can lead to major health issues, and these leaves may help you in controlling stress too. The aroma of these Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder helps in relieving the symptoms of stress by calming your mind and body.

Help in Healing Wounds:

♦  Being rich in anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties,Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder help in accelerating the healing process. If you experience a burn, cut or bruise, curry leaves’ paste may not only help in healing, but it may also help the infection from spreading.

Family                          : Lythraceae

Botanical Name        : Lawsonia Inermis

English Name            : Henna Leaves, Mignonette Tree

Tamil Name               : மருதாணி / Maruthani ilai

Malayalam Name     : മൈലാഞ്ചി / Mailanji

Telugu Name             : గోరింటాకు / Gorintaaku

Hindi Name               : मेहंदी / Mehandi

Description

The leaf of the henna plant contains a finite amount of lawsone molecule. As a result, once the powder has been mixed into a paste. this leaching of dye molecule into the mixture will only occur for an average of two to six days. If a paste will not be used within the first few days after mixing, it can be frozen for up to four months to halt the dye release, for thawing and use at a later time. Commercially packaged pastes that remain able to stain the skin longer than seven days without refrigeration or freezing contain other chemicals besides henna that may be dangerous to the skin.

Health Benefits Of  Maruthani illai (Podi) / Henna Leaves Powder

♦  Hair Color : Maruthani Ilai Powder effect on the hair to dying its color, it plays many roles in that part of our body too. Henna has been proven to increase the strength of the hair and, therefore, represents a safe dye that doesn’t permanently affect the health of our follicles.

♦  Hair Health & Reduced Hair Loss : Maruthani Ilai Powder helps improve hair health. It helps seal the hair cuticle, preventing breaking, and increasing the shine and appearance of the hair. It also prevents dandruff. For people suffering from hair loss or baldness, Maruthani Ilai Powder also inhibits this from happening. The traditional mixture is putting henna juice or oil into curds and then mixing this into your hair, as this increases the efficiency of the treatment. Maruthani Ilai Powder is used in cosmetics, hair dyes, and hair care products; and as a dye for nails, hands, and clothing.

♦  Wound Healing : Maruthani Ilai  Powder is considered quite beneficial for protecting the skin against infections and eliminating inflammation. It has been applied to burns, wounds, and scrapes for generations, not only because it can add a protective layer against foreign pathogens and substances, but also because it has natural cooling abilities that accurately suck the heat from the skin.

♦  Natural Solution to Insomnia : Maruthani Ilai  Powder has been directly related to alleviating certain sleep disorders, so if you are suffering from insomnia or chronic restlessness, adding a bit of this oil to your herbal routine can get you back into a regular, restful schedule of sleep by calming the body and mind, easing it into a relaxed state before sleep.

♦  Treatment for Headace : Maruthani Ilai Powder is not always praised as being particularly beneficial, but in fact, the juice of the plant can be directly applied to the skin for fast relief from headaches. The anti-inflammatory effects of the compounds found in henna help it reduce that tension and promote healthy blood flow in the capillaries, which is a common cause of headaches and migraines.

♦  Treats a variety of skin conditions : Traditional medicinal uses for Maruthani Ilai Powder include being used as a coagulant for open wounds and a poultice to sooth burns and eczema. Fresh leaves may be used as a topical antiseptic for fungal or bacterial skin infections, including ringworm.

♦  Regulates blood pressure :One of the most undervalued effects of  Maruthani Ilai  Powder is it’s use for heart health. If you consume henna water or seeds, you can enjoy a hypotensive effect that relieves stress on the cardiovascular system and effectively lowers blood pressure. This can help prevent the plaque and platelet build-up in the heart and arteries, preventing heart attacks and strokes.

Botanical Name      : Terminalia Bellirica
English Name          : Beleric
Tamil Name             : தான்றிக்காய் / Thandrikkai
Hindi Name             : बहेड़ा / Bahera
Malayalam Name  : താന്നിക്ക / Tannikka
Telugu Name          : తనిక్కాయ / Thanikkaya

Description

♦  Terminalia bellirica also known as Beleric is a large deciduous tree common on plains and lower hills in Southeast Asia.

♦ This also used in ayurvedic to cure infections of throat and chest.

♦ The oil extracted from the kernels is used for hair-oil and in the manufacture of soap.

♦ It is also used in cases of diarrhoea, haemorrhoids and dropsy.

♦ Thandrikai is used e.g. for boxes, furniture, and house construction after being steeped in water to make it more durable.

♦ The tree also yields a good-quality firewood and charcoal.

Health Benefits of  Thandrikkai / Beleric Powder

Botanical Name         : Piper Longum
English Name             :  Indian Long Pepper
Tamil Name                : ஆதிமருந்து, திப்பிலி / Thippili
Hindi Name                : पिपरा / पिपली / पिप्पली / Pipara/ Pipli / Pippali
Malayalam Name     : കട്ടുതിപ്പിലി / തിപ്പലി / Kattuthippili, Tippali.
Telugu Name             : పిప్పలు / పిప్పలి / Pippalu/ Pippali

Description

♦ Indian Long pepper,is a herb, has several medicinal properties and also used in Ayurvedic medicines.

♦ It is particularly used for diseases of respiratory tract.

♦ It  is also used in the treatment of respiratory tract disorders like bronchitis, asthma, cough.

Health Benefits of  Thippili/ Indian Long Pepper Powder