Guest guest Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 Tamarind: Tamarind is from a curved brown bean-pod from the tamarind tree Being rich in vitamin C,it helps in getting relief from cold.A thin broth of tamarind pulp and pepper,boiled together,strained and runk hot,helps in colds,coughs and clearing nasal blockage. Medicinal Properties: Blood Clot/Swelling due to injuries:After removing the seeds and fibre,mix the pulp(3 tbsp) with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 cup water.Mix thoroughly and heat the mixture in a container.When bearably hot,apply on the affected areas.Wash with water the next day and repeat for 3 days. Indigestion,loss of appetite,tastelessness: Rasam,a soup of tomato with tamarind pulp,cumin,coriander seeds,black pepper,curry leaves,ginger and garlic,either drunk straight or with plain,steamed rice. Fevers: Make an infusion of 1 tsp fruit pulp in 1 cup water and drink. Sore throat: Dilute the pulp with warm water and gargle. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ www.onegrp.com/?mamanott organic cosmetics http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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