Hi friends,

I am Jyoti from India. here I am going to participate in the SLC S21 W1 contest:https://steemit.com/herbalmed-s21w1/@afzalqamar/slc-s21-week-1-a-comprehensive-guide-to-herbal-medicines organised by @afzalqamar

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A Comprehensive guide to Herbal Medicines

Research Assignment: Research and write a history of herbal medicine in your culture or region.

Our region is in South India's state Tamil Nadu. As Tamil Nadu is located in the western Ghats, herbs are grown here. Our traditional herbal medicine is Siddha medicine. It contains herbal medicines for many diseases. It is mostly said by the legendary Siddhas. It also includes food as medicine.

All the herbs we use are herbals, they have some kind of medicinal properties. Constipation can resolve stomach disorders. Pepper tomato soothes stomach ulcers, expels stomach bugs, drumstick is nutritious and cures impotence. Ponnangkanni cures eye disorders, Aramikeer adds fertilizer to the body, Vallarai cures memory loss, cures paralyzing arthritis, Garbhimeni is good for skin diseases and colds. It stings when touched and is good for impotence and kidney disorders. It also lowers sugar.

Both Fenugreek seeds and lotus leaves are good for impotence. Can prevent gonorrhea infection. Prevents arguments. It is good for amnesic disease called Parkinson's disease. Brandy improves digestion. Strengthens bones. Vilvam and Triphala are also good for stomach disorders. Keeps sugar under control. Tulsi, Doothuvala, Musumusukhai, Nochi Atadadai is good for colds. Yellow Neem Siddhartha Tippili Licorice is virus-killing. Vishnugranthi and Sivakaranda are good for nervousness.

Herb Identification: Choose 3 herbs from your kitchen like mint, ginger, or turmeric and list their health benefits. Mention the recipes where you have used these herbs.

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1. https://steemit.com/gastronomy-s20w4/@jyoti-thelight/sec-s20w4-or-2nd-time-rice
   2.https://steemit.com/hive-180301/@jyoti-thelight/daily-menu-delicacies-week-no-27-making-of-chicken-dum-biriyani
2. https://steemit.com/hive-180301/@jyoti-thelight/daily-menu-delicacies-week-no-21-date-05-06-2024-hyderbadi-mutton-biriyani-recipe

Here I choose one herb called Black nightshade or Bead tomatoes, picked from garden and cooked a dish with it. Here its Recipe.

Step 1 :

First go to the garden and cut the leaves of Black nightshade then remove the unwanted stems and dry leaves from it and collect them into separate leaves

Step 2 :

Then cut them into small pieces and then wash them thoroughly with salted water and wash them twice or thrice.

Step 3 :

Chop the onion and green chilies, pit a pan on flame, add mustard seeds, chopped onions and green chilies to saute. Add Chickpeas Dal and saute them well.

Step 4 :

Now ass the chopped Black nightshade leaves and mix them well add required amount of salt and saute them well

Now the healthy and useful Black nightshade curry is ready, eat as side dish with any meals. Every part of Black nightshade has medicinal properties. All of the leaves, stalks, fruit, roots can be used. This herb is slightly bitter so some people do not take it.

Forms of Herbs: Write about the different forms of the herbs.

Herbs are the leafy parts of a plant used in cooking or medicine – they can be used fresh or dried. Herbs are short-sized plants with smooth, green, soft stems without woody tissue. Generally, they have few branches or no branches. These can be easily plucked from the soil. Herbs have enough nutritional benefits, including vitamins and minerals, to make them part of a healthy balanced diet.

There are many types of herbs as following:

Herbs	Scientific name
Parsley	Petroselinum Crispum
Mint	Mentha
Dill	Anethum Graveolens
Basil	Ocimum Basilicum
Sage	Salvia Officinalis
Rosemary	Rosmarinus Officinalis
Thyme	Thymus Vulgaris
Cilantro/coriander	Coriandrum Sativum
Fennel	Foeniculum Vulgare
Chamomile	Matricaria Chamomilla
Tarragon	Artemisia Dracunculus
Lavender	Lavandula
Chives	Allium Schoenoprasum
Bay leaves	Laurus Nobilis
Culantro	Eryngium Foetidum
Chervil	Anthriscus Cerefolium
Winter savory	Satureja Montana
Peppermint	Mentha * Piperita
Stevia	Stevia Rebaudiana
Lemongrass	Cymbopogon
Black nightshade	Solanum nigrum
Oregano	Origanum Vulgare
Marjoram	Origanum Majorana
Lemon balm	Melissa Officinalis
Myrtle	Myrtus
Lemon verbena	Aloysia Citrodora
Cicely	Myrrhis Odorata
Spearmint	Mentha Spicata

Reference: https://www-vedantu-com.translate.goog/biology/herbs-and-their-benefits?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=ta&_x_tr_hl=ta&_x_tr_pto=tc&_x_tr_hist=true

Safety Report: Pick one herb and research any potential side effects and how to avoid them.

Tulsi is one of the best hers used in Auyurveda and Siddha treatment. Tulsi is known as the 'golden medicine of Ayurveda' because of its numerous health advantages. Tulsi leaf is utilised in Indian religion for its therapeutic properties, hence it is found in practically every Indian home. So, we're sure you never imagined Tulsi had any adverse effects. To our dismay, these leaves are loaded with nutrients and may even offer some health benefits.

Some Side Effects of Tulsi Leaves

Tulsi leaves can have an impact on the health of both the pregnant lady and the foetus. In severe circumstances, it can potentially cause miscarriage. The plant may induce uterine contractions, which might be harmful.

Tulsi leaves can increase blood flow to the uterus and pelvic area, causing contractions. Although there is insufficient research supporting or opposing the usage of basil during pregnancy. However, specialists advise women to avoid eating basil for safety.

Several studies have found that basil helps reduce blood sugar levels. However, if a person is currently taking diabetes medication, chewing basil leaves can boost its effectiveness and significantly lower blood sugar levels.
Reference: https://flebo.in/health/informational-page-on-tulsi-benefits-usage-side-effects

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@shiftitamanna

@lhorgic

to take part in this contest.