Tamil Name: ஜாதிகாய் Nutmeg and mace are plant products. Nutmeg is the shelled, dried seed of the plant Myristica fragrans, and mace is the dried net-like covering of the shell of the seed. Nutmeg and mace are used to make medicine. Nutmeg and mace are used for diarrhea, nausea, stomach spasms and pain, and intestinal gas. They are also used for treating cancer, kidney disease, and trouble sleeping (insomnia); increasing menstrual flow; causing a miscarriage; as a hallucinogen; and as a general tonic. Nutmeg and mace are applied to the skin to kill pain, especially pain caused by achy joints (rheumatism), mouth sores, and toothache. In foods, nutmeg and mace are used as spices and flavorings. In manufacturing, nutmeg oil is used as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. Nutmeg oil is distilled from worm-eaten nutmeg seeds. The worms remove much of the starch and fat, leaving the portions of the seed that are rich in oil.
Tamil Name: தாமரை மலர் Lotus Root, Lotus Leaf Nelumbo Nucifera Gaertn Sacred Water LotusIf you manage to obtain fresh, tender lotus roots, peel the thin skin away, slice crossways and marinate in a dressing. They may be eaten raw and enjoyed for their crunchy texture which is said to cool the blood. After cooking for a couple of hours it is credited with stimulatingthe appetite. Stalks of flowers and leaves counter diarrhoea and the stamens of the lotus flowers are a diuretic.
Tamil Name: திருநீற்றுபச்சிலை Basil is one of the best loved culinary herbs for good reason. Like other herbs in the mint family basil settles the stomach, improves appetite, and is a natural disinfectant. Basil is known for its many varieties, many with distinct aromas that come from different qualities in their essential oils contained in the leaves. The strong clove scent of sweet basil comes from eugenol, the citrus scent of lemon basil and lime basil comes from a higher portion of the aldehyde citral and limonene, which gives actual lemon peel its scent. African blue basil has a strong camphor smell because it has camphor and camphene in higher proportions. Anise basil contains anethole, the same chemical that makes anise smell like licorice, and in fact is sometimes called anise basil. All basils are antibacterial and act as good insect repellents, and as Culpepper noted, “Being applied to the place bitten by venomous beasts, or stung by a wasp or hornet, it speedily draws the poison to it” Basil, Ocimum sanctum, was originally a native plant of India and its use only spread outwards to Europe and the West in the sixteenth century. Ocimum sanctum, or Tulsi as it is known in Hindu, is used in traditional in religious ceremonies and in ayurvedic medicine for common colds, headaches, stomach disorders, inflammation, heart disease, various forms of poisoning, and malaria. 1 Whatever culinary delight you are planning, be it pesto or a simple tomato and basil sandwich, the burst of aroma that emanates from fresh basil has an almost magical ability to make you feel happy for no apparent reason. A pot of basil growing in the kitchen window will not only provide zest to winter dishes, it will inspire dreams of spring during the cold, dreary days of winter.
Tamil Name: துளசி Basil is a herb known as Tulsi in Indian Hindu culture. The scientific name of Holy Basil is Ocimum Sanctum. Holy Basil is an aromatic small plant with small green leaves and with small thins and hairy stems. Basil herb has aromatic and pleasing smell. There are a large number of varieties of basil that differ in taste, smell and color of leaves. Basil is considered to be a holy plant in Indian culture. Basil has been mentioned in many Indian Hindu literature and has been in use from centuries because of its therapeutic uses. Basil leaves and seeds have great medicinal values. This plant is widely used in herbal medicines and as a home remedy for treatment of many ailments. Holy Basil is very important in Hindu religious culture. This plan is grown in homes and temples and worshiped by Hindus. Some of the common uses of Basil are as under : 1. COMMON COLD AND FEVER : The leaves of Holy Basil have special medicinal value and plays very good role in treating common cold and fever. The leaves are boiled with tea and taken for the treatment of common cold and fever. Holy Basil contains antioxidants which gives strength to our body immune system to fight bacteria and germs and helps in purifying blood. The use of basil to treat cold and fever is very common in India. In case of acute fever Basil leaves are boiled in milk with sugar and cardamon powder and given to patients suffering from cold or fever. It is very helpful in the treatment of fever. Holy Basil can also be used for the prevention of dengue fever and malaria which specially occur in rainy season. Taking tea boiled with basil leaves prevents such disorders. 2. COUGH TREATMENT : Holy Basil is very beneficial in the treatment of cough and cold because of its healing properties. Grind basil leaves with black pepper and ginger powder. After grinding add this mixture with honey. Holy basil is a very good expectorant. Taking this concoction for 4 or 5 times a day is very helpful in the treatment of cough and common cold. 3. ACNE : Holy Basil leaves can also be used to treat acne conditions. Grind Basil leaves with Mint leaves and mix it with lemon juice. You can apply this mixture on the affected body parts for the treatment of acne conditions. 4. RELIEVING HEADACHE : Basil is a very good remedy for relieving headache. In case of headache, Grind basil leaves and mix it with sandalwood paste and apply this concoction on forehead. It gives great relief from severe headache. 5. RELIEVING STRESS : Holy Basil leaves have stress relieving properties. Chewing Holy Basil leaves daily is beneficial in relieving stress. It also purifies blood as it has antibacterial proprieties. 6. CURING MOUTH ULCERS : Basil leaves are very beneficial for curing mouth ulcers or any other such mouth infection. Chewing Basil leaves relieves mouth ulcers gradually. 7. RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS : Basil leaves are also used in the treatment of Asthma, Bronchitis, Tuberculosis etc. 8. MEMORY IMPROVEMENT : Holy basil is very good for improving memory power. If you want to improve your memory and concentration, you can surely take advantage of its memory enhancing properties. Taking basil leaves or taking tea boiled with Basil leaves on daily basis helps in improving memory power and concentration as it rejuvenates our brain cells and relieve stress. 9. TREATMENT OF SKIN DISORDERS : Holy Basil is regarded as one of the very good effective remedies for skin disorders. It is very good for treatment of eczema, psoriasis and other skin disorders. Due to its antibacterial properties it can be applied on affected areas of the body to cure such ailments. 10. BENEFITS FOR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM : Holy Basil has strong antibacterial properties. Basil is good for the functioning of digestive system. It improve digestions and helps in flushing out free radicals from our body. It helps in enhancing intake of nutrients into from food. It plays very good role in preventing diarrhea, indigestion and dysentery. Crushed basil leaves and mixed with honey and taking this concoction for is very helpful in killing intestinal germs and bacteria and reliving stomach related disorders. 11. STRENGTHENING IMMUNE SYSTEM : The antioxidants found in Holy Basil prevents our body from ailments because of its antibacterial properties. It helps in purification of blood by removing free radicals and toxic wastes from our body.
Tamil Name: கல்பாசம் Stone flower is used as food and medicine. It contains no fat, carbohydrates and protein of 1-5% are present. It is eaten as soup and in salads. It is kapha and pitta suppressant. It is a good pain reliever and also promotes early healing of wounds due to its bitter taste. It helps in treating the skin related problem due to its cold potency. It acts as expectorant, antibiotic and astringent. It helps in avoiding the calculi and it helps in maintaining the normal body temperature. It is also used as anti-fungal and anti-viral agent. It is helpful in relieving from pain when applied on head. It also helps in itching and skin related problems. It helps in reducing any kind of inflammation in the body. It shows antibacterial activity and is fairly effective against Protozoans. Its decoction is given for laryngitis. It helps against boldness, period aches, worms and lice.
Tamil Name: கேழ்வரகு
