Tag: Herbal plant
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Keezhanelli (Phyllanthus niruri)
In Indian culture, the significance of traditional remedies like Keezhanelli (Phyllanthus niruri) is deeply rooted. This unassuming herb, known by its Latin name, holds a treasure trove of medicinal wonders. Indigenous to tropical regions, Keezhanelli has a rich history of supporting liver health, detoxification, and immune system strength. Respected for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties,…
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Nannari Root
Hemidesmus indicus / Indian Sarsaparilla Recently I saw a man digging around in the soil on the farm and I asked him, “what are you doing?” He said he was a doctor, and was researching the effects of Nannari on blood purification and reversal of diabetes. He then went ahead and pointed out to me…
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Thippili / Indian Long Pepper
Piper longum Thippili, or Piper longum, is endemic to India. If you thought that Tomatoes, Peanuts, Chilies and Potatoes were Indian, you would be surprised to know that they all came from South America in the 17th century. Thippili on the other hand is an ancient Indian plant and its relevance in Ayurveda is quite…
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Plantain chips:
In this Tamil video (with English subtitles), Deepa shares with us how to make delicious Plantain chips. These chips are a wonderful substitute for Potato chips which have a huge ecological cost. (Carbon footprint) Why? Because potatoes don’t even grow in this bioregion! Understanding local foods means undermining the industrialization that is eroding our well-being…
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Eating Neem Leaves
After the monsoon, the Neem tree begins to sprout delicate, tender new leaves that have traditionally been eaten as a gut cleanser and blood purifier. As a health tonic It is recommended that you eat the freshly plucked tender Neem leaves during 9 days of the Chaitra Navratri festival that occurs sometime around March-April (according…
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Curry Tree
Murraya koenigii What would local Tamil cuisine be without the Curry Leaf? In many areas of Auroville, Curry plants are growing like ‘weeds’. Their root systems spread out to quite a distance away from the trees, and they produce numerous ‘suckers’ – robust new plants emerging vertically out of the root system of the mother…