Sprouted Moong

 

Bael Fruit ; Stone Apple, Bengal quince, (Indian Name : Bael Fruit, Siriphal ) (Telugu: Maredu) (Botanical name : Aegle marmelos)

 

Bael fruit consists of (per 100 grams of edible portion) :

1)moisture : 61.5%

2)protein : 1.8%

3)fat : 0.3%

4)minerals : 1.7%

5)fibre: 2.9%

6)carbohydrates: 31.8%

Bael fruit contains the following minerals and vitamins :

1)Calcium

2)Phosphorus

3)iron

4)carotene

5)thiamin

6)riboflavin

7)niacin

8)niacin

9)Vitamin C

Bael fruit is useful in preventing scurvy

An infusion of bael leaves is regarded as an effective remedy for peptic ulcer. 

Bael leaves are rich in tannin which reduces inflammation and help in the healing of ulcers. 

Wood Apple Feronia limonida (Indian Name: Kaith)

 Wood Apple is rich in Oxalic, malic citric acid and a concentrated tannic acid. 

Wood Apple tree leaves yield an essential oil. Its leaves are not only aromatic but also possess some astringent and carminative properties. 

The gum of the stem exudes has a soothing effect on the skin and mucous membranes.

Ripe fruit pulp is effecting in preventing breast cancer among ladies and helps in curing sterility due to a deficiency of the harmone progesterone. 

The pulp of the ripe fruit combined with honey and cumin seeds is effecting for indigestion, diarrhoea and piles. 

Wood Apple in the form of chutney or sherbat (juice) is useful in treating hiccups.   

Wood Apple consists of (per 100 grams) :

1)moisture : 64.2 %

2)Protein : 7.1%

3)Fat : 3.7%

4)Minerals : 1.9%

5)Fibre: 5.0%

6)Carbohydrates: 18.1%

Minerals and vitamins in Wood Apple :

1)Calcium

2)Phosphorus

3)Iron

4)Carotene

5)Thiamine

6)Riboflavin

7)Niacin

8)Vitamins 

Wood Apple's calorific value is : 134

The pulp of the raw fruit is useful in arresting secretion of bleeding

The ripe fruit is refreshing , aromatic, digestive and a tonic.

Wood Apple is useful in preventing and curing scurvy and in relieving flatulence.

Marigold , Calendula officinalis ( Saldbargh or Zergul ) (Telugu: Banthipoolu)

 

The main constituents of the herb are carotenoids, resin .

Marigold has umpteem wound-healing properties. It is antiseptic and anti-bacterial. 

The compress or poultice of the flowers forms an excellent first aid for burns, scalds, stings and impetigo, a highly contagious skin infections. 

The juice of the leaves can be applied beneficially over warts. 

The sap of the stem is useful for warts, corns and collouses. 

Marigold flowers are an excellent remedy for inflammed or ulcerated conditions of the skin when used externally as in varicose ulcers. . 

                                                                                                                                                                   

Red Sandal Wood Tree

 

Fennel (Fenniculum vulgare ) or Saunf

 

Fennel (Fenniculum vulgare ) or Saunf

 

Fennel or Saunf seeds contains the following :

1)Calcium

2)Phosphorus

3)Iron

4)Sodium

5)Potassium

6)Thiamine

7)Riboflavin

8)Niacin

9)Vitamin C

 

Medicinal Uses of Saunf or Fennel seeds :

1)The seeds are sweet, laxative, aphrodisiac and arrest bleeding

2)Seeds relieve flatulence and promote the removal of catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes

3)An infusion prepared by boiling a tablespoon of fennel seeds in 100 ml of water for half an hour, is highly beneficial in indigestion, biliousness, flatulence, constipation and atonic dyspepsia.

4)Chewing of fennel seeds after meals prevent foul breath, indigestion, constipation and vomiting.

5)Fennel seeds promote menstruation and regulate monthly periods in women. An infusion of the seeds can be given in painful menstruation and other menstrual irregularities.

 

Fennel Leaves:

Leaves of Fennel are useful in respiratory disorders like asthma and bronchitis.

Medicinal uses of Bamboo leaves and shoots

 

 

 

 

Bamboo leaves are a rich source of hydrocyanic and benzoic acids

 

Tender Bamboo shoots contain various enzymes such as nuclease, deamidase, proteolytic enzyme, amylase, amygdalin splitting and silicon splitting enzymes.

 

Juice of the pressed bamboo-shoots possesses protease activity which helps digestion of proteins.

 

Edible portion of Bamboo contains the following :

1)Calcium

2)Phosphorus,

3)Iron,

4)Thiamine

5)Riboflavin

6)Niacine

7) Vitamin C

 

 

 

Uses:

1)Young shoots of the bamboo tree are useful in stomach disorders. They are pickled or cooked.

 

2)The leaves of the bamboo tree are used in the form of decoction to treat diarrhea

 

3)Bamboo shoots are used in preparation of candy, chutney and canning of bamboo in syrups