Vida (Betel leaves and betel nut) – a panacea for all diseases
The ‘vida’ is a precious gift from Bharatiya culture; hence let us discuss its properties from the Ayurvedic and material perspectives
Multi-purpose and medicinal Umbar (Audumbar) (also known as a cluster-fig tree)
Umbar is also known as audumbarAudumbar. There are two types of ‘Umbar’, viz. Umbar and Kakodumbar. Kakodumbar is known as ‘Gandya Umbar’ in rural areas because it bears fruits right from the bottom.
Freely available but Invaluable Ayurvedic medicines : Flowers of the bombax tree and maize silk
These leafless trees with red flowers and thick thorns are quite common during the months of February and March. These are called the Bombax trees. One finds several flowers shed on the ground during this period. Cattle relish these flowers. After some days these trees produce some pods which yield cotton.
Medicinal properties of garlic
Garlic plays a major role among the condiments which flavour food. Garlic is used to facilitate digestion.
Medicinal uses of brinjal
Brinjal is very nutritious. The medicinal properties of large brinjals and those grown in villages are different.
Medicinal properties of bottle gourd and bitter bottle gourd
Bottle gourd is a vegetable. Though now-a-days people drink juice of bottle gourd for weight reduction it is not advisable for all constitutions.
Multiple uses of the tomato
Organic tomatoes found locally and known as ‘Chingali Tomatoes’ are the best.
White butter is for good health
Though white butter is sweet, cold and fatty it is beneficial to the heart.
Medicinal benefits of custard apple (sitaphal)
If custard apple leaves are crushed and held close to the nostrils of the victim then he immediately regains consciousness.
