Medicinal Plants Kerala

Karimanjal (Black Turmeric) (Curcuma caesia)

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Common Names : Hindi: काली हल्दी Kali Haldi, Malayalam :Karimanjal കരി മഞ്ഞള്‍

Botanical Name : Curcuma caesia
How to Identify : The midvein of each kari manjal leaf presents a distinctive dark stripe. The kari manjal rhizome is white to blue in color, rather than golden orange.

Curcuma caesia is used in Kali puja and many practitioners of ‘black magic’ also use it. The herb is said to have the “spiritual ability” to drive away evil forces as well as wide-ranging herbal properties. It is prescribed for treatment of piles, impotency, menstrual disorders and epilepsy. It is used both externally and internally. Externally, it is used in the treatment of wounds, white patches on the skin and leprosy sores. It is also capable of enhancing fertility levels. Some herbal doctors prescribe it for the treatment of piles and the enlargement of the spleen and certain types of tuberculosis. The rhizome as well as the leaves of the plant are used in medical formulations. There are some Home Remedies regarding this wonder herb :

If you are suffering from toothache, take a pinch of black turmeric powder and rub it gently against the teeth. You will get relief from the problem. Make sure that only a small quantity is used, as an excess of black turmeric powder may induce vomiting.
Take a fresh rhizome of black turmeric or kali haldi, wash it properly and crush it. Apply it to wounds and nagging sores for relief and quick healing.
Those suffering from leucoderma or white patches on the skin may apply the paste of Curcuma caesia rhizome on the skin. Readymade herbal preparations are also available in the market.
Curcuma caesia provides relief from stomach problems including indigestion. Take a small piece of the rhizome and chew it for relief from indigestion or stomach pain. It also helps in easy digestion and the proper functioning of the liver and kidneys.
The fresh rhizome is applied externally for relief from rheumatic pains.

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Read Unbelievable Effects of Cinnamon with Honey

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Arthritis:-

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Take one part honey to two parts of luke warm water and add a small teaspoon of cinnamon powder, make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body slowly.

It is noticed that the pain recedes within a minute or two.

Or arthritis patients may daily, morning and night take one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder.

If drunk regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured.

In a recent research done at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week out of the 200 people so treated practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.

Hair Loss:-

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Those suffering from hair loss or baldness, may apply a paste of hot olive oil, one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder before bath and keep it for approx. 15 min. and then wash the hair.

It was found very effective if kept for 5 mins. also.

Bladder Infections:-

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Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of luke warm water and drink it.

It destroys the germs of the bladder.

Toothache:-

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Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey and apply on the aching tooth.

This may be done 3 times a day daily till such time that the tooth has stopped aching.

Cholesterol:-

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Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, if given to a cholesterol patient, it reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours.

As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken 3 times a day any chronic cholesterol is cured.

As per the information received in the said journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complains of cholesterol

Colds:-

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Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon luke warm honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
daily for 3 days.

This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.

Infertility:-

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Yunani and Ayurvedic have been using honey for years in medicine to strengthen the semen of men.

If impotent men regularly take two tablespoon of honey before sleeping, their problem will be solved.

In China, Japan and Far-East countries, women who do not conceive and to strengthen the uterus have been taking cinnamon powder for centuries.

Women who cannot conceive may take a pinch of cinnamon powder in half teaspoon of honey and apply it on the gums frequently throughout the day, so that it slowly mixes with the saliva and enters the body.

A couple in Merryland, America had no children for 14 years and had left hope of having a child of their own.

When told about this process husband and wife started taking honey and cinnamon as stated above, the wife conceived after a few months and had twins at full term.

Upset Stomach:-

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Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.

GAS : According to the studies done in India & Japan, it is revealed that if honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

Heart Diseases:-

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Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread or chappati instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast.

It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack.

Also those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, are kept miles away from the next attack.

Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat.

In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that due to the increasing age the arteries and veins which lose their flexibility and get clogged are revitalized.

Immune System:-

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Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks.

Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts.

Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.

Indigestion:-

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Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food, relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

Influenza:-

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A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ingredient which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.

Longevity:-

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Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly arrests the ravages of old age.

Take 4 spoons of honey, 1spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of water and boil to make like tea.

Drink 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age.

Life span also increases and even if a person is 100 years old, starts performing the chores of a 20 year old.

Pimples:-

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Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste.

Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water.

If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root

Skin Infections:-

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Eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections are cured by applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts.

Weight Loss:-

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Daily in the morning, 1/2 hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup water.

If taken regularly it reduces the weight of even the most obese person.

Also drinking of this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

Cancer:-

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Recent research in Japan and Australia has reveled that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully.

Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month 3 times a day.

Fatigue:-

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Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful than detrimental to the body strength.

Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon power in equal parts are more alert and flexible.

Dr. Milton who has done research says that half tablespoon honey taken in one glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3.00 p.m. when the vitality of the body starts decreasing, increases the vitality of the body within a week.

Bad Breath:-

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People of South America, first thing in the morning gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water.

So their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

Hearing Loss:-

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Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder taken in equal parts restores hearing.

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Cinnamon Tree / Karuva / Pattai for Arthritis and Cholesterol

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Botanical name : Cinnamomum cassia
Cinnamon is an evergreen tree which is small and bushy. Dried leaves of cinnamon, along with its dried inner bark are used all over the as a spice or condiment. The bark of a tree is thick, smooth and light or dark brownish in colour. The inner bark is obtained from carefully selected shoots. Cinnamon tree was known to ancient physicians even before 27 BC. The Chinese used the bark of this tree is a medicine.

Read Unbelievable Effect of Cinnamon with honey in next post

Ayapana / Eupatorium triplinerve Vahl Ayurveda medicine for for Bleeding Piles

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Botanical Name : Eupatorium triplinerve Vahl
English : Ayapana tea
Malayalam : Ayapana, Chuvanna Kaiyonni
Medical Use : Used for Bleeding Piles (hemorrhage), Wounds and Poison bites

Calotropis gigantea / Erukku / Milk Weed

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Kunni / Abrus Precatorius/ Crab's Eye induce abortion

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Botanical name : Abrus precatorius
Family : Leguminosae
English : Crab's Eye, Lucky bean
Malayalam : Kunni
Hindi : Ratti

It is a perennial climber that twines around trees. Ingested seeds can affect the gastrointestinal tract, the liver, spleen, kidney, and the lymphatic system. Infusion of seed extracts can cause eye damage after contact.

The roots of this plant are used to induce abortion and relieve abdominal discomfort. The seeds were also used to treat diabetes and chronic

nephritis.

The plant is also used in some traditional medicine to treat scratches and sores, and wounds caused by dogs, cats, and mice, and is also used with other ingredients to treat leucoderma. The leaves are used for their anti-suppurative properties. They are ground with lime and applied on acne sores, boils, and abscesses. The plant is also traditionally used to treat tetanus, and to prevent rabies. Various African tribes use powdered seeds as oral contraceptives (Watt & Breyer, 1962).

The seeds of this plant are so uniform in size and weight that they are used as standards in weight measurement.

Coleus aromaticus / Panikoorka Single Medicine Remedy for Chid Diseases

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Botanical Name :Coleus aromaticus

Malayalam : Panikoorka, Navara ila

Highly antipyretic, used for urinary diseases , decoction of leaves is given for chronic cough and Asthma. Also used for sore throats and nasal congestion, infections, rheumatism and flatulence. The juice of leaves are excellent medicine for all disorders of children.

Salacia reticulata / Salaretin / Ekanayakam /Ponkorandi Controls Blood Glucose Levels

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Botanical Name : Salacia reticulata

English : Salaretin

Malayalam : Ekanayakam

Salaretin is a large woody climbing plant found throughout forests in India and Sri Lanka. In the vernacular, it is known as Ponkoranti (Tamil) Anukudu cettu (Telugu), Ekanayakam (Kannada), and Ekanayakam, Ponkoranti, or Koranti (Malayalam.). The roots and the stems contain potent antidiabetic chemical constituents. Traditionally, The roots of S. reticulata was prescribed for people with diabetes mellitus.(See More scientific Details here)

How to Improve Blood Count and Platlet Count During chemotherapy with Thespesia Populnea (Portia Tree)

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How to Improve Blood Count and Platelet Count During chemotherapy with Thespesia Populnea (Portia Tree)

Botanical name : Thespesia Populnea

English: Portia Tree

Malayalam : Piivarasu (Cheelanthi) Poovarasu:,പൂവരശ്‌

Usage: Take 4 or 5 old leaves (leaf with yellow colour) . Boiled with 1 Lit Water and drink this water regularly. Simple but unbelievable effect. (Thanks Thrideep, for sharing his experience for chemotherapy patients like him.
thrideep at gmail.com (replace with @).

Malaxis acuminata / Jeevakam / Jeevak Rare Plant

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Jeevakam (ജീവകം)

Danthapala/wrightia tinctoria

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Botanical Name : wrightia tinctoria
Malayalam : danthapala

Sankupushpam / Aparjit / Clitoria tematea

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English Name : Aparjit
Botanical name : Clitoria Tematea
Malayalam : Sankupushpam

Anachuvadi / Elephantopus scaber

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Botanical name : Elephantopus scaber
Family : Asteraceae
Small perennial herb , It is looks like the foot of an elephant.
Anachuvadi is used for treatment of small pox, bronchitis, diarrhea . It is a very good brain tonic. It has also analgesic, diuretic and astringent properties. It anti bacterial also. It also used for the alignment of cardiac disorder.

Mukkuti / Biophytum sensitivum / Sikerpud

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Botanical Name : Biophytum sensitivum
Family : Oxalidaceae
English : Sikerpud
Malayalam - മുക്കുറ്റി (mukkutti)
Sanskrit - alambusha, jalapushpa, peethapushpa, samanga, krithanjali.
Hindi - lajalu, lajalu, lajjalu, lakhshana, laksmana, zarer.
Tamil - nilaccurunki, tintanali

It is used for stomachache, diabetes . asthma, urinary calculi, wounds, abscesses etc

Chithirapala / Euphorbia hitra

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Botanical Name : Chamaesyce hirta
Family : EUPHORBIACEAE
commonly known as: asthma plant, common spurge, sneeze weed • Bengali: barokarni, barokherni • Hindi: बड़ा दुधी bara dudhi, दुद्धी duddhi, लाल दुधी lal-dudhi, मोटी दुधी mothi dudhi • Kannada: achchedida, akkigida, kempuneneyakk • Konkani: दुदुर्ली dudurli • Manipuri: pakhamba maton • Marathi: दुधी dudhi • Prakrit: दुद्धिआ duddhia • Rajasthani: dhedhi-dudheli • Sanskrit: दुग्धिका dugdhika, क्षीर ksira, नागरी nagari, नागार्जुन nagarjun • Tamil: அம்மான்பச்சரிசி amman-paccarici • Telugu: నానపాల nanapala Malayalam : Chthirapala ( not Nilapala)

Nagalingam / cannon ball tree / Couroupita guianensis

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Botanical Name : Couroupita guianensis
Family : Lecythidaceae
Hindi : Nagalinga नागलिंग , Tope gola तोप गोला
Kannada : Lingada mara, Nagalingam
Marathi : Sivalingam
Tamil : நாகலிங்கம் Naagalingam
Malayalam: Nagalingam
Cannon ball flowers are considered of special significance in Buddhist culture in Sri Lanka.
The trees are grown extensively in Shiva temples in India. It is called the 'nagalingam' tree in Tamil. The flowers are called 'Shivalinga flowers', 'Nagalinga Pushpa' in Kannada, 'Nagamalli flowers' or 'Mallikarjuna flowers' in Telugu. It is considered a sacred tree among Hindus because the flower resembles a nagam or a sacred snake on the central large shiva lingam and numerous shivalingams around.

Sarpaganthi / Rauvolfia serpentina / Indian Snake root anantipsychotic herb for controls hypertension

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Botanical Name : Rauvolfia serpentina Family : Apocynaceae
An erect glaborous ever green shrub 30 - 75 cm hight. alkaloids like serpentine, reserpine, ajmaline, ajmalinine and ajmalicine in root. It is sedative and hypnotic. It is an antipsychotic herb for controls hypertension. It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. After a U.S. physician named Wilkins demonstrated the positive effects of reserpine (1952), the plant became popular. This drug rapidly replaced electric shock and lobotomy as treatments for certain types of mental illness.

Analivegam / Alstonia venenata For Cobra Bite

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Family : apocynaceae
Sanskrit : Vishagni
Botanical name : Alstonia venenata
Malayalam : Analivegam, Theepala

Cipadessa baccifera / Kaypanarachi / Indian Neem For Cobra Poison HemiplegiaHemiplegia

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Botanical name : Melia orientalis Linn. (Cipadessa baccifera Miq.

Family :Meliaceae
Sanskrit : Vananimbam, Kshudranimba

An evergreen shrub grows up to a height of 3 meters.
It is very good for snake poison, fantastic effect for the treatment of Cobra poison. Drink One ounce of leave juice, and apply paste of leaves in the case of cobra bite. Daily intake of one or two leaves will make a permanent resistance against cobra poison. It is also very good for Hemiplegia (condition in which one-half of a patient's body is paralyzed) , It will dilute the clotted Blood. Intake of half ounce of leave juice in every morning will help Hemiplegia patients to RUN.

Bone setter / Changalamparanda / Cissus Quadrangularis

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Botanical Name : Cissus Quadrangularis Linn
Family : Vitaceae
Sanskrit Name : Asthisrinkhala, Chaturdhara, Vajralatha
Tamil : pirandai
A tendril climber with stout fleshy quadrangular stem. It is used to help heal broken bones. so call asthisamharaka (which avoids the destruction of the bones). Also properties have been attributed to treat osteoporosis, asthma and cough and the external hemorrhoids and Gonococcus.

Vitex Negundo / Karinochi / Five leaved chaste tree

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Botanical Name : Vitex Negundo linn.
Family: Verbenaceae
Hindi : Nirgandi

Tylophora asthmatica / Tylophora Indica / vallippala (

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Used for the treatment of Bronchitis. It is a single medicine remedy for Bronchitis (asthma).
Simple usage : Eat 3/4 fresh leaves in early morning with a little bit of cumin seeds for seven days.

Azima tetracantha / Yasanku / Needle Bush

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Botanical Name : Azima tetracantha
Family : Salvadoraceae
English : Needle bush
Malayalam : Yasanku
A small Spiny scrambling shrub grows up to 2 meters in height. Leaves simple, opposite, elliptic, acute, sessile and shiny, leaves are surrounded by 4 sharp thorns.
Medicinal uses are for , bronchitis, cough, asthma, diabetes. A magical cough medicine can be prepared from this plant, grind and boil a bunch plant with rice powder.
Useful part : Whole plant.

Hemigraphis colorata Blume / Murikootti

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Botanical Name : Hemigraphis colorata Blume
Family : Acanthaceae
Commonly available decorative plant.
This is a prostrate herb with rooting branches. leaves 6 to 10 cm long and sparkling silvery violet underneath red purple.
An unbelievable wound healer
It cures fresh wound, cuts, ulcers, inflammation, it is used internally for anemia.
see this study report

Piper longum / Thippali / Long pepper

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Botanical Name : Piper longum
Family : Piperaceae
English : Piper longum
Malayalam : Thippli
Piper Longum is a slender, aromatic, climber having perennial woody roots, creeping and jointed stems and fleshy fruits embedded in the spikes.

Piper Longum is most commonly used to treat respiratory infections such as bronchitis, asthma and diseases of the spleen, cough, arthritis, dyspepsia, fever etc

Useful part : Dried spikes, Root.