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Botanical Name : Curcuma-longa Some of herbal folk remedies from Turmeric are
listed below:
1. Traditionally the dried powder of the rhizome of this plant is used as an external
bath powder to enhance beauty and shine of the body.
2. For eczema and skin infections, fresh turmeric is ground along with Korai kzhangu
(Cyperus rotundus ) and applied externally over the affected area.
3. For sinusitis the dried rhizome is burnt and smoke is inhaled through each nostril
2-3 times daily for best results.
4. Regular use of turmeric reduces onset of Alzheimers. It also helps in managing
inflammatory diseases like Arthritis and Ulcerative Colitis.
5. Curcumin, the powerful antioxidant in turmeric helps to prevent Cancer. It
neutralises substances and conditions causing cancer. Helps the cell to reatain its
integrity protecting it from the threats of cancer causing substances or carcinogens.
Inhibits enzyme topoisomerase which causes replication of cancer cells. Also
blocks enzyme Cyclooxygenase or COX2 which activates carcinogens.Curcumin is
a rich antioxidant that fight free radicals causing Cancer.
6. Turmeric boiled in milk and sugar is a traditional remedy that helps soothening
throat, treat respiratory ailments.
7. Turmeric is one of key medicines used for treating Vatha ailments or Arthritis,
Diabetes, Digestive problems. Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory herb. Helps
to decrease pain. According to studies, turmeric is a potent inhibitor of enzymes like
Cylo oxygenase 5, Lipo oxygenase etc which means that less PG2 or potent lipids
that produces pain in body. Hence it is used in treatment of Arthritis and pain
management. Turmeric has ANti-glycemic properties that helps tio maintain proper
functuning of pancreas, regulate and balance insulin levels, lower sugar and
triglyceride levels and helpful in managing Diabetes Mellitus. Nisa- Amalaki capsules
containg equal proportion of turmeric and Indian gooseberry is an effective remedy
against Diabetes. Turmeric increases intestinal flora and aids digestion. Helps to
decrease gas production in abdomen and distension.
8. Regular intake aids in weight loss, enhances beauty and shine of the body.
9. Taking pregnancy during late pregnancy along with milk ensures a child with
beautiful skin. Turmeric is also analgesic and reduces pain during child birth. After
delivery turmeric is given to expel lochia and waste out of the uterus. It regulates
bleeding, acts as an antiseptic for quick healing of scar. It purifies the blood and
internal organs.
10. People suffering from weak bones or osteoporosis are recommended to
consume milk added with turmeric before going to bed daily..
11. Excessive use of drugs and alcohol may tax the liver causing liver ailments.
Studies shows curcumin restores liver cells, destroys toxins in the liver. It also blocks
harmful effects of smoking to large extent.
23-12-2014 Keezhanelli
Medicinal Uses of Kizhar Nelli
This wonder herb is used in medicine, since time immemorial by both Chinese and
Indian medicines. The whole herb is useful.
* Kizhar Nelli has anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-spasmodic qualities.
* Kizhar Nelli is one of the best medicines to cure jaundice. (Hepatitis B and A). The
whole herb is used.
* It can prevent Hepatitis C.
* Prevents bleeding caused by snake bite.
* Cures scabies, psoriasis, rhinitis and sinus problems, kidney stones and worms.
* Kizhar nelli is also used in the treatment of leprosy, bronchitis, anemia, urinary
discharge, anuria, asthma, hiccups, blood disorders, malaria and for enlargement of
liver and spleen.
* In Unani system of medicine, it is used for treating chronic dysentery.
* In Siddha system of Medicine, also Kizhar nelli is used
Various clinical studies have been carried out for its medicinal uses and has gained
worldwide popularity due to its effect against Hepatitis-B.
Keezhanelli has been used in Brazil and Peru as a herbal remedy for kidney stones.
22-12-2014 Nandiyavattai
Chandni flower (Hindi name) is very commonly found all over Tamil Nadu. Most of
the homes in Tamil Nadu will have this plant in their homes for using it in prayers.
Chandni is an ever green shrub and its flowers are one of the most widely used
flowers for prayers and it needs very little maintenance. It is called Nandiyavattai
in Tamil and Moon Beam| Carnation of India | East Indian Rosebay in English.
Chandini flowers scientific name is Tabernaemontana Divaricata. These are
beautiful white flowers and if you are regular reader of this blog, you would have
seen the tree in the back ground, in most of my pictures. There is the single layered
flowers, like in the picture and double layered flowers, you can use either one.
These flowers have amazing medicinal uses, especially for relaxing tired eyes and
getting rid of the burning sensation in the eyes. If you are a person, who spends a
lot of time in front of the computer or doing intricate work, you will find your eyes
getting tired and developing a burning sensation. These flowers are great for
treating the burning sensation in the eyes and are known to relax and refresh the
eyes. If the flowers are crushed and placed on the eyes, you will find your eyes
immediately refreshed and the burning sensation will stop very quickly. To make this
eye mask, first take a 100% pure cotton cloth, boil it in water to sterilize the cloth
and squeeze out the water. Now take fresh chandni flowers and crush them in a
mortar and pestle. Place it on the cloth and roll it gently, lie down in a comfortable
bed and place it over the eyes. You will find the burning sensation stop very quickly.
Even if you dont suffer from burning sensation of eyes, whenever you see these
flowers, take one and press them on the eyes, you will find your eyes much brighter
and refreshed. If you are a person who suffers a lot from burning sensation of the
eyes, use this mask at least weekly thrice to see good results.
19-12-2014 Murunga
Chrysanthemum tea is obtained from dried chrysanthemum flowers. You can easily
make it bye by adding hot water in 3 grams of dried chrysanthemum flowers, let the
mix steep for 5 minutes.
Take Drumstick leaves along with pure ghee to stimulate the blood circulation in the
body to induce the re growth of hair follicles.
Drumstick leaves for pimples: Drumstick leaves juice mixed with lemon juice is the
very good remedy for controlling pimples.
Benefits of Lemons:
1.Lemons are alkalizing for the body: Lemons are acidic to begin with but they are
alkaline-forming on body fluids helping to restore balance to the bodys pH.
2.Lemons are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids that work against infections like the
flu and colds.
3.Your liver loves lemons: The lemon is a wonderful stimulant to the liver and is a
dissolvent of uric acid and other poisons, liquefies the bile, says Jethro Kloss in his
book Back to Eden. Fresh lemon juice added to a large glass of water in the morning
is a great liver detoxifier.
4.Cleans your bowels: Lemons increase peristalsis in the bowels, helping to create a
bowel movement thus eliminating waste and helping with regularity. Add the juice
of one lemon to warm water and drink first thing in the morning.
5.Scurvy is treated by giving one to two ounces of lemon juice diluted with water
every two to four hours. In 1747, a naval surgeon named James Lind cured scurvy
with fresh lemons. To this day, the British Navy requires ships to carry enough
lemons so that every sailor could have one ounce of juice a day. In the past, lemons
were replaced with limes; this is where the English got their nickname limeys.
Watch this video: Scurvy Pirates and the Lemon of Love
6.The citric acid in lemon juice helps to dissolve gallstones, calcium deposits, and
kidney stones.
7.Vitamin C in lemons helps to neutralize free radicals linked to aging and most
types of disease.
8.The lemon peel contains the potent phytonutrient tangeretin, which has been
proven to be effective for brain disorders like Parkinsons disease.
9.In India, Ayurveda medicine values the lemon as a fruit and for its properties. It is
sour, warm, promoter of gastric fire, light, good for vision, pungent and astringent.
10.It destroys intestinal worms.
11.When there is insufficient oxygen and difficulty in breathing (such as when
mountain climbing) lemons are very helpful. The first man to reach the top of Mt.
Everest, Edmund Hillary, said that his success on Mt. Everest was greatly due to
lemons.
12.Lemons have powerful antibacterial properties; experiments have found the juice
of lemons destroy the bacteria of malaria, cholera, diphtheria, typhoid and other
deadly diseases.
13.Blood vessels are strengthened by the vitamin P (bioflavinoids) in lemon thus
prevents internal hemorrhage. Also, making it useful in treating high blood pressure.
14.The symptoms of eye disorders, including diabetic retinopathy have been shown
in research to improve due to the rutin, found in lemons.
15.Lemons contain 22 anti-cancer compounds, including naturally occurring
limonene; oil which slows or halts the growth of cancer tumors in animals and
flavonol glycosides which stop cell division in cancer cells.
16.According to The Reams Biological Ionization Theory (RBTI), the lemon is the
ONLY food in the world that is anionic (an ion with a negative charge). All other
foods are cationic (the ion has a positive charge.) This makes it extremely useful to
health as it is the interaction between anions and cations that ultimately provides
all cell energy.
* It is considered to be an apt and biological cure for jaundice and other venereal
diseases
* The flower buds help in treatment of ulcers, vesicles, boils, skin diseases and eye
disorders
* The leaves extracts against breast tumours
* Drinking Jasmine tea regularly helps in curing cancer
* Its oil is very effective in calming and relaxing.