What is it called in different languages? Hindi: jalajamani/ patal garudi Tamil: katukkodi Bengali: humera Maratji: vasanavel Telugu: dosari/ cheepuru aaku About dosari: Th botanical name is Cocculus hisutus. It is an Ayurvedic herb used in treating intestinal infections and skin infections. This herb possesses anti-microbial properties. It has a bitter taste. This species belongs…
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POPPU KURA/ PHYLLANTHUS MADERSPATENSIS
What is it called in different languages? English: madras leaf flower Hindi: hajarmani Tamil: nila-neli Telugu: nalla usirika Kannada: madaraas neli Sanskrit: bhumyaamalaki About Poppu Kura: The botanical name of Poppu Kura is Phyllanthus maderspatensis. It has diuretic, anti-microbial properties. Poppu Kura is a rich source of alkaloids, resins, steroids, tannin. It belongs to phyllanthaceae…
MARKING NUT/ JEEDI
What is it called in different languages? Bengali: bhela/ behlatuki English: marking nut Hindi: bhelwa Tamil: erimugi/ senkottai Telugu: jidi Kannada: bhallataka About marking nut: The scientific name of marking nut is Semecarpus anacardium. The other common names are phobi nut, varnish nut, malacca bean. It’s a medicinal plant and is native to India. Marking…
SUNFLOWER LEAVES
What is it called in different languages? Hindi: surajmukhi ka patta Telugu: suryamukhi aakulu English: sunflower leaves About sunflower leaves: The scientific name of sunflower is Helianthus Annuus. Sunflower leaves are rich in magnesium, potassium, iron, niacin. They are bitter in taste. You can use these leaves either directly or indirectly. Sunflower leaves tea is…
GINGER
What is it called in different languages? English: ginger Tamil: lnji Kannada: shunti/ alla/ ardraka Bengali: ada Telugu: allam Hindi: adrak/ adu Oriya: ada Marathi: aale About ginger: Ginger is one among the healthiest and delicious spices. It has many powerful benefits. Ginger belongs to Zingiberaceae family. It is the most common ingredient used in…
GARLIC
What is it called in different languages? English: garlic Telugu: vellulli/ vellulli payalu Hindi: lehsan/ lasun Malayalam: veluthulli Kannada: bellulli Bengali: rasoon/ rashun Tamil: poondu/ vellaipoondu About garlic: It belongs to Allium (onion) family. Each segment of garlic is called clove. Garlic has a strong and delicious taste; it is a popular ingredient used in…
PUDINA/ MINT LEAVES
What is it called in different languages? Sanskrit: puthiha Bengali: pudinaa English: mint leaves Telugu: pudina aaku Kannada: pudina soppu Malayalam: puthina About pudina/ mint leaves: Mint leaves belong to the Lamiaceae family. It has another common name mentha and pudina. These leaves act as a body coolant. It is a rich source of calories,…
BETEL LEAF/ TAMALAPAAKU
What is it called in different languages? English: betel leaf Malayalam: vettila Telugu: tamalapaaku Hindi: paan Bengali: punj Tamil: vettrilai Kannada: veeleyadelae About betel leaves: The scientific name of betel leaves is Piper betel. Betel leaves belong to the Piperaceae family, they are a rich source of vitamin C, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and carotene. Betel…
HADJOD / ADAMANT CREEPER
What is it called in different languages? Hindi: hadjod English: adamant creeper Tamil: pirandai Telugu: nalleru Malayalam: cannalamparanta Kannada: mangarahalli About hadjod: The scientific name of hadjod is Cissus quandrangularis. Hadjod has other common names as an adamant creeper, veldt grape and edible stemmed vine. It belongs to the Vitaceae family. All parts of hadjod…
AJWAIN LEAVES/ OMA AAKU
What is it called in different languages? English: ajawain leaves Tamil: karpooravalli, omavalli Telugu: oma aaku Hindi: aojwan/ ajama patta Kannada: doddapatre soppu About ajwain leaves: The scientific name of ajwain leaves is Trachyspermum ammi. The other common name of ajwain leaves is Indian borage. The leaves have bitter and pungent taste. Ajwain leaves have…