POMEGRANATE, THE NATURAL GIFT

KEEZHANEELI HERB - THE LIVER CHARGER

Treating our body with herbs is the most secure way to ensure our health from diseases that weaken our body.

One of the familiar herb that has been used since very long time, that energise and cures liver disease,  is Keezhanelli.

Its botanical name is  PHYLLANTHUS NIRRURI.

It is a tropical small plant is commonly found everywhere in our villages and is known to grow abundantly in wet soils. Keezhanelli is known as the gale of the wind, stone breaker, seed under the leaf. We can easily grow them in our home garden or in pots of balcony garden.

It is a relative of the purges belonging to the Phyllanthus genus of the family Phyllanthaceae.It grows 50-70 cm tall, bearing ascending herbaceous branches. The numerous pale green flowers which are often flushed with red. The fruits are tiny smooth capsules containing seeds beneath the leaves. See how the fruits are beautifully arranged!

Keezhanelli is an effective remedy to cure enlargement of liver and spleen., hepatitis A, B and prevention of Hepatitis C. It also treats wonderfully the diseases like psoriasis, leprosy and scabies.
It is used to cure kidney stones, urinary discharge, bronchitis, anaemia, asthma, hiccups, blood disorders and even for malaria.
It treats diabetes too. It is good for eyes also.

PROPERTIES OF KEEZHANELLI:

Anti-inflammatory,
Antispasmodic
hepatoprotective
Antiviral
Diuretic
Cell protective 




Ayurveda mentions this herb is a healer of jaundice, viral and bacterial infections affecting the liver and in mitigating kidney stones.

Various norms in various languages:

Telugu  Nela Usiri
Kannada Nela Nelli
Malayalam Keezhar nelli
Ayurvedic name Bhumyamalaki
Hindi Bhuiaonla
Marati Bhuiavli
Sanskrit: ajata, amala Bhumyamalaki, Sukshmadala, Vituntika

Roses on 23/03/2018

BETAL WINE GROWS IN MY HOME GARDEN

Family Piperaceae

Scientific name : Piper sarmentosum

Growing Betal creeper is pretty easy but you need to learn its requirements. This rare mildly stimulant herb can also be grown in a big pot or containers in a balcony and even indoors in partial sunlight.

It belongs to the Pepper family. Its waxy green heart shaped leaves are used for medicinal and culinary purpose.When crushed, it exudes cool peppery scent. It is used for making a famous Paan which is chewed with betal nut a a mouth freshner. This mildly stimulant herb is popular in whole south Asia (Indian subcontinent) Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

It is a perennial herb which can be grown in containers and hanging baskets.  You can cultivate it from cuttings and root division. 

It thrives well in subtropical and tropical climate but growing betal leaf creeper in a cold climate is littlebit difficult.

Plant's primary stem grows upto 1 m high after that, it forms creeping stems having heart shaped leaves that contain mild scent and exotic white spike like flowers. It can be either trained as a climber or grown as a ground cover.

How to propagate?

If you want to propagate from cuttings, take about 8 cms long stem. make 90 degrees cut using a scissors, just below the leaf node. Remove all the leaves except top 2 leaves. Put the cutting in a glass of fresh water rand place it on a spot like a windowside, in indirect sunlight. Keep changing the water every day. Once several roots appear, transplant it into a deep container or in ground.

Prune regularly after it reaches 2 m. height to control the plant. Regular proning and plucking of leaves encourages new growth and sweet and tender leaves.

Occasional feeding in every couple of month in growing season of the plant with nitrogn rich organic manure or fertilizer is recommended. During winter season, it becomes darment in brutal cold and sometimes shed its leaves too, but get to grow again in spring and remain in growth. In such conditions,  regular watering is not needed. Over watering can cause root rot disease.

Medicinl benefits of betal leaves:

Betal leaves are especially helpful to clear the bronchial passages, cough, cold and for the female reproductive system.

It removes the bad breath. It also instigates the peristalic wave an important aspect of digestion

Ithelps with urination discomfort.

Betal leaf is said to be diuretic in properties so it eases the urination comfort.

It has analgesic properties and can cure the mental illness.

It softens the stools. It supports oral treatment of dryness, pain or any uncomfortable oral conditions.

It aids in digestion. It is said to help with flatulence by encouraging saliva and  other digestive juices.

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Hence, it is a must have herb in our home garden. You can buy it from nursery or you can propagate by the stem cuttings. 

LEMON FRUIT IS READY TO HARVEST

Hi Dears!

I am very much excited to show you that this is the first lemon fruit in my home garden. I think that it will take one more week to ripe and change to yellow colour. But the aroma of the lemon fruit is in air. 

But old leaves are dull and spotted. I have to remove the old leaves.Then only, young leaves grow fast. 

It is amazing to know about the health benefits of lemon fruits . It treats the indigestion, constipation,dental problems, throat infections,fever, internal bleeding, rheumatism, burns, obesity, respiratory disorders, cholera and high blood pressure, while also benefitting our skin and hair.

Known for its therapeutic property since generations, lemon helps to strengthern our immune system, cleans our stomachit ishighly appreciated as a blood purifier.

It is well known for treating the kidney stones, reducing strokes and lowering body temperature.

It helps to reduce weight.

Nutrional benefits:

Lemons contain vitamin C, Citiric acid, flavanoids, B complex vitamins, calcium,copper, iron, magnesium, phosperous,potassium and fiber.

Lemons are said to be have more potassium than in apples and grapes.

                                                                                                                 

ROSES OF MY GARDEN

Family Rosaceae

Botanical name: Rosa Damascena

This is the local variety of Roses. Pleasant pink coloured flowers that emanate the pleasant

fragrance. They are strung as strands or offered to God.

Rose Garden nurtures the soul. It has to be done slowly and with an immense interest. Above all, we have to give it our personal attention and affection. It includes peace of mind as the achievement of calmness by deep meditation. This is a good exercise to mind and body.