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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Garden Mint (Pudina) enhances immunity - must include in daily diet....

Mentha viridis or Mentha spicata or spearmint belongs to the family Lamiaceae is a small perennial herbaceous plant. It is 30–100 cm tall, with variably hairless to hairy stems and foliage, and a wide-spreading fleshy underground rhizome from which it grows. 

[Mentha spicata - hearbs]

The importance of garden mint is mentioned in Ayurveda. Any health-related problems can be cured through home remedies with mint. Mint can be used for flavor and medicinal properties at any time. Peppermint is very beneficial in dry cough as its menthol compound soothes the throat. Along with this, it helps in reducing both throat irritation or pain. 

Garden mint has antiviral, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial properties, which are able to overcome many health problems. Mint also contains many nutrients. Such as menthol, iron, fat, protein, carbohydrate, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin-A, riboflavin, and copper, etc. are nutrients. 

Nowadays the world is facing a Covid – 19 pandemic and thus considering the medicinal properties of the garden mint it is advised that people should also include garden mint in their diet, as it is also helpful in strengthening your immunity. People should consume mint regularly to protect themselves from the corona. Apart from that, there are many health benefits of the mint is known, some of the important uses are as follows- 

  • Crushing fresh mint leaves and smelling the unconscious person ends fainting. It kills intestinal worms. In case of indigestion, drinking mint juice mixed with water is beneficial. 
  • In stomachache and anorexia, adding 3 grams of mint juice, cumin, asafoetida, black pepper, some salt, and drinking it after heating is beneficial. 
  • By giving mint juice at the time of delivery, delivery becomes easier. 
  • By applying mint extract on the bite site of a scorpion or barre, draws out the venom and also calms the pain. Boil 6 10 grams mint and 20 grams jaggery in 200 grams water and take it. 
  • It cures recurring urticaria. 
  • The use of mint is very beneficial to reduce stomach heat. Apart from this, it is also beneficial in getting rid of other stomach-related problems soon. It doesn't have any side effects either.
  • Burning on the soles of the feet, the ground mint leaves may be kept in the fridge and apply it on the soles, it gives immediate relief.
  • This will also reduce the heat of the feet. Mixing dry or wet mint with buttermilk, curd, raw mango water, will end the burning sensation in the stomach and gives coolness. It is also protected from hot winds and heatwaves.
  • If anyone often complains of tonsils and is also troubled by the swelling caused in them, then mixing plain water in mint juice and gargling with this water will be beneficial.
  • Daily consumption of mint chutney in summer gives many health benefits. Grind the chutney by mixing mint, black pepper, asafoetida, rock salt, dry grapes, cumin, dry dates. This chutney prevents many diseases of the stomach and is also delicious to eat. This chutney opens up the appetite even when there is no appetite or distaste for food.
  • Cough is cured by licking the juice of 12 mint and ginger mixed with some honey. On the other hand, if anyone is troubled by frequent hiccups, then mix sugar in mint and chew slowly. In no time they will get rid of hiccups.
  • Many types of skin diseases can be eliminated by applying the paste of mint leaves. It is also good for healing wounds. Apart from this, applying its paste on the face will eliminate the heat of the skin and you will feel fresh. 
  • Regular consumption of mint is able to protect you from jaundice. At the same time, the use of mint is also very beneficial for urinary diseases.  

Stay healthy, stay safe...  

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Momordica dioica (Spiny Gourd); family - Cucurbitaceae)- A healthy monsoon vegetable with plenty of nutritional value.

Momordica dioica is a perennial, dioecious, cucurbitaceous climbing creeper (commonly known as kakrol, spiny gourd, or teasle gourd). It is native to Asia with extensive distribution in India and Bangladesh. Momordica dioica as the average nutritional value per 100 g edible fruit was found to contain approx. 84.1% moisture, 7.7 g carbohydrate, 3.1 g protein, 3.1 g fat, 3.0 g fiber, and 1.1 g minerals. It also contained small quantities of essential vitamins like ascorbic acid, carotene, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. It also contains protein in the leaves and the dry weight of aerial plant parts remained higher in males as compared to female defruited, and monoecious plants. Various parts of Momordica dioica are used as traditional herbal remedies for diabetes mellitusIt is considered the most powerful vegetable in the world. 

[Momordica dioica - mature fruits]


It is also used as a medicine in Ayurveda. This vegetable is not only tasty but also full of nutrition. It has so much power that makes the body healthy with just a few days of consumption. The spiny gourd is also known as “Kaksa or Golkandra”.  Spiny gourd usually fruiting in the monsoon month. In view of its many health benefits, cultivation has been started in many countries. In India, it is mainly cultivated in mountainous regions. 

Medicinal properties: 

1. It is a great source of antioxidants, which are beneficial for human health and helps prevent many diseases.

2. Help in reducing Obesity: Kaksa is rich in protein and iron, while the calorie content is low. As per the study, 100 grams of Kaksa, consists of only 15- 17 calories.

3. Prevent life-threatening diseases: Carotenoids such as lutein are present in spiny guards, which prove to be helpful in the prevention of many types of eye diseases, heart diseases, and even cancer.

4. Correct digestive system: Naturally, digestion becomes poor in the rainy season even for a very healthy person and then it plays an important role in improving the digestive system. The special thing about spiny guards is that apart from vegetables, its pickle can also be made. If you do not want to eat its vegetable, then pickles can also be eaten. 

5. Anti-allergic: This vegetable is usually found during monsoon, it proves to be helpful in keeping away seasonal cough, cold and other allergies due to its anti-allergen and analgesic properties.

6. Helpful in diabetes: It also lowers the blood sugar level in diabetic patients. 7. It helps to keep the skin healthy, as it contains various flavonoids like beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which act as a protective shield for the skin. 

Disclaimer: The advice and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be taken as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you have any allergic complaints with cucurbitaceous fruits.

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