Cardamom (Elettaria Cardamomum): from Western Ghats, South
India
low in fat, high in protein and vitamins (A, B, C)
Medicinal Virtues: oil, tinctures for windiness and strenghtening
the stomach
Digestive Disorders
Foul Smell
Genito-Urinary Disorders
Sexual Dysfunctions
Depression
Hiccup
Oral Disorders
Headache
Kidney stones
Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia Blume): from evergreen tracts along
the high ranges of the Western Ghats
Recent studies published in the DiabetesCare journal prove that
the ingestion of a little quantity of Cassia daily can reduce the
glucose, trygliceride and colhesterol levels. But there is as yet no
knowledge about the possibility that the consumation of Cassia
could potentially be subject to toxic buildup.
Chilly (Capsicum annum): native of America, now plants are mostly
cultivated in South India
Medicinal Virtues: taken in moderation it is useful as a
decongestant and digestive
Blood clots
Depression
Respiratory diseases
Loss of hair
Aches and pain
Cinnamom (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): native of Sri Lanka
Medical Virtues: Chinese used the bark as a medicine,
recommending it for fever, diarrhoea and menstrual problems.
The Romans knew that and Indians also before the 8th century.
The leaves can be used as powder or decoction, they are stimulant
and useful in relieving flatulence and increasing secretion and
discharge of urine.
Prevents nervous tension, improves complexion and memory.
Infection deseases
Viral deseases
Chronic indigestion
Diabetes
Natural Birth-Control
Women's Problems
Headache
Toothache
Acne
Other Aliments
Clove (Syzyigium aromaticum): native of Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Medical Virtues: the oil contained in it is stimulant, carminative,
antiseptic, antispasmodica and expectorant.
Digestive disorder
Aches and pains
Infections
Rheumatic Affliction
Prevents Blood Clots
Respiratory Disorders
Stye
Sexual Debility
Curry Leaf (Murraya Koenigii): native of India and Sri Lanka
Medicinal Virtues: it is a herbal tonic, streghten the functions of
stomach and promote its action.
Digestive Disorders
Diabetes
Kidney Disorders
Premature Greying of Hair
Eye Disorders
Insects Bites
Ginger (Ziniber officinale): native of India
Medicinal Virtues: it is called the great medicine because it has
been used and it is used to treat lots of diseases from nausea to
nervous diseas. It is a powerful anti-oxidant and ranks very high in
anticancer activity.
Digestive System Disorders
Infectious diseases
Rheumatic Afflictions
Blood Clots
Viral Diseases
Respiratory Disorders
Aches and Pains
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
Boils
Kokam/Kokum/Mangosteen (Garcinia indica): native of Western
Ghats
The fruits are cholagogue, cooling, demulcent, emollient and
antiseptic. The bark and young leaves are astringent. The oil is
emollient and soothing.
Nutmeg (Mynistica fragrans): indigenous to Molucca Island. Now
cultivated in Kerala.
Medicinal Virtues: the oil extracted is an antispasmodic
carminative.
Digestive Disorders
Insomnia
Sexual Weakness
Dehydration
Skin Disorders
Rheumatic Pains
Common Cold
Beneficial effect on the eyes
Pepper (Piper Nigrum): native of Western Ghats.
Medicinal Virtues: it is a stimulant, pungent, aromatic, digestive
and nervine tonic.
Digestive Disorders
Colds
Amnesia
Cough
Prolapse of the Rectum
Arsenic Poisoning
Snake Bite
Impotence
Muscular Pain
Tooth Disorders
Tamarind (Tamarindus Indica): native of Africa and South India.
Medicinal Virtues: leaves are stimulant, cooling and antibilious;
they icrease the secretion and discharge of urine. Bark is an
astringent and a tonic and it reduces fever. Pulp is digestive,
antiflatulent, cooling, laxative and antiseptic. Seeds are
astringent.
Digestive Disorders
Scurvy
Cold
Fevers
Piles
Burns
Skin Disorders
Rheumatic Afflications
Sexual Debility
Sore Throat
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa): native of Southern Asia. It has been
grown in India from Ancient times.
Medicinal Virtues: it is prescribed from Ayurvedic as a stomach
strenghten and as a tonic and blood purifier.
Respiratory Disorders
Intestinal Disorders
Intestinal Worms
Anaemia
Arthritis
Measles
Cold and Cough
Jaundice
Skin Disorders
Mouth Disorders
Boils
Eye Diseas
As Beauty Aid
India
low in fat, high in protein and vitamins (A, B, C)
Medicinal Virtues: oil, tinctures for windiness and strenghtening
the stomach
Digestive Disorders
Foul Smell
Genito-Urinary Disorders
Sexual Dysfunctions
Depression
Hiccup
Oral Disorders
Headache
Kidney stones
Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia Blume): from evergreen tracts along
the high ranges of the Western Ghats
Recent studies published in the DiabetesCare journal prove that
the ingestion of a little quantity of Cassia daily can reduce the
glucose, trygliceride and colhesterol levels. But there is as yet no
knowledge about the possibility that the consumation of Cassia
could potentially be subject to toxic buildup.
Chilly (Capsicum annum): native of America, now plants are mostly
cultivated in South India
Medicinal Virtues: taken in moderation it is useful as a
decongestant and digestive
Blood clots
Depression
Respiratory diseases
Loss of hair
Aches and pain
Cinnamom (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): native of Sri Lanka
Medical Virtues: Chinese used the bark as a medicine,
recommending it for fever, diarrhoea and menstrual problems.
The Romans knew that and Indians also before the 8th century.
The leaves can be used as powder or decoction, they are stimulant
and useful in relieving flatulence and increasing secretion and
discharge of urine.
Prevents nervous tension, improves complexion and memory.
Infection deseases
Viral deseases
Chronic indigestion
Diabetes
Natural Birth-Control
Women's Problems
Headache
Toothache
Acne
Other Aliments
Clove (Syzyigium aromaticum): native of Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Medical Virtues: the oil contained in it is stimulant, carminative,
antiseptic, antispasmodica and expectorant.
Digestive disorder
Aches and pains
Infections
Rheumatic Affliction
Prevents Blood Clots
Respiratory Disorders
Stye
Sexual Debility
Curry Leaf (Murraya Koenigii): native of India and Sri Lanka
Medicinal Virtues: it is a herbal tonic, streghten the functions of
stomach and promote its action.
Digestive Disorders
Diabetes
Kidney Disorders
Premature Greying of Hair
Eye Disorders
Insects Bites
Ginger (Ziniber officinale): native of India
Medicinal Virtues: it is called the great medicine because it has
been used and it is used to treat lots of diseases from nausea to
nervous diseas. It is a powerful anti-oxidant and ranks very high in
anticancer activity.
Digestive System Disorders
Infectious diseases
Rheumatic Afflictions
Blood Clots
Viral Diseases
Respiratory Disorders
Aches and Pains
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
Boils
Kokam/Kokum/Mangosteen (Garcinia indica): native of Western
Ghats
The fruits are cholagogue, cooling, demulcent, emollient and
antiseptic. The bark and young leaves are astringent. The oil is
emollient and soothing.
Nutmeg (Mynistica fragrans): indigenous to Molucca Island. Now
cultivated in Kerala.
Medicinal Virtues: the oil extracted is an antispasmodic
carminative.
Digestive Disorders
Insomnia
Sexual Weakness
Dehydration
Skin Disorders
Rheumatic Pains
Common Cold
Beneficial effect on the eyes
Pepper (Piper Nigrum): native of Western Ghats.
Medicinal Virtues: it is a stimulant, pungent, aromatic, digestive
and nervine tonic.
Digestive Disorders
Colds
Amnesia
Cough
Prolapse of the Rectum
Arsenic Poisoning
Snake Bite
Impotence
Muscular Pain
Tooth Disorders
Tamarind (Tamarindus Indica): native of Africa and South India.
Medicinal Virtues: leaves are stimulant, cooling and antibilious;
they icrease the secretion and discharge of urine. Bark is an
astringent and a tonic and it reduces fever. Pulp is digestive,
antiflatulent, cooling, laxative and antiseptic. Seeds are
astringent.
Digestive Disorders
Scurvy
Cold
Fevers
Piles
Burns
Skin Disorders
Rheumatic Afflications
Sexual Debility
Sore Throat
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa): native of Southern Asia. It has been
grown in India from Ancient times.
Medicinal Virtues: it is prescribed from Ayurvedic as a stomach
strenghten and as a tonic and blood purifier.
Respiratory Disorders
Intestinal Disorders
Intestinal Worms
Anaemia
Arthritis
Measles
Cold and Cough
Jaundice
Skin Disorders
Mouth Disorders
Boils
Eye Diseas
As Beauty Aid
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