Fruits and medicinal properties: POMEGRANATE 

·         Pomegranate is pitta shamak and kaf dosh and vat dosh shamak

·         Excellent source of vit c and antioxidant

·         The juice is immediate replenish for thirst and exhausts

·         It is free from cholesterol ,fat and sodium

Medicinal properties:

·         Peel decotion or peel powder with honey or gargles in oral ulcers and throat infections

·         Fruit for dry cough

·         Dried peel powder or the liquid ‘dadimavleh’ for hyperacidity and colitis , diarrhea

·         Antiemetic( reduces vomiting)

·         Good appetizer

·         Good haematinic ( increases Hb )

·         Useful in dysurea (painful urination)

In ayurveda this fruit is said to be pathya (good to eat) for everyone and almost every disease.

Medicines in kitchen– Turmeric

Turmeric is a must spice in asian cooking . It has refreshing aroma and strong taste and pleasant yellow colour. Beside its importance in cooking it has got many medicinal properties and it a important herb in ayurveda .

Turmeric properties:

• Detoxify the liver
• Balance cholesterol levels
• Fight various allergies
• Stimulate digestion
• Boost immunity
• Enhance the complexion

Diseases in which turmeric is used as a medicine :

• Anemia,
• cancer,
• diabetes,
•  food poisoning, indigestion
• gallstones, , IBS, parasites, poor circulation,
• staph infections, and wounds.

How turmeric is used in food items :

·        Wet turmeric pickle is very good in taste and has anticancer and antioxidant properties

·        In many delicacies turmeric leaves are used for its aroma . eg steamed fish wrapped in turmeric leaf or some swwet dish finally seasoned with turmeric leaf

·        Dry turmeric powder in almost all curries, pickles etc.

So add the yellow colour in your food and let the aroma spread .

Wish you health