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From: Norton, Steve
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There are many powders available at an Indian grocery but I have had no idea
what they are. So I went through the store and wrote down the names of some
interesting looking powders. Just FYI, here is what I found. And there are
still more I didn't have time to write down. If you are fortunate enough to
have an Indian grocery nearby, you may find some of the products there useful.
- Steve
Dagar phool powder - A wild lichen. There is little information on the
medicinal uses of this lichen.
Alsi powder - Flaxseed.
Anardana powder - Wild Indian pomegranate. This may be of interest since it
contains the pulp and dried seed of the pomegranate and not just the dehydrated
juice. Much of the antioxidants of the pomegranate are in the seed as well as
in the pomegranate oil which is contained in the seed.
Aritha - Soap nuts. Available as powder or whole seed. This is sold on Amazon
as a laundry detergent natural replacement.
Neem leaf powder
Shikakai powder - A fruit used as a natural hair shampoo. Shikakai also acts
as a detangler
Methi - Fenugreek
Dhanajiru - Spice blend of cumin, coriander, black pepper, and turmeric.
Masala powder - Curry powder
Chana flour - Flour made from chickpeas
Gram flour - Flour made from chickpeas but somehow different from Chana
Cala Chana - Black Chick peas
Idli flour - Flour made from rice and udad dal beans
Garcinia Cambogia - Dried fruit. Contains Hydroxycitric Acid.
Acacia Concinna - See Shikakai. This is the whole dried fruit (not powdered).
Acacia Concinna is the name of the tree the Shikakai fruit grows on.
Trifla powder - (aka Triphala) Triphala is an Ayurvedic herbal rasayana
formula consisting of equal parts of three fruits: Amalaki (Emblica
officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia
chebula).
Triphala is used to promote appetite and digestion, increase the number of
red blood cells, and aid in removal of undesirable fat in the body. When
dissolved in the mouth, Triphala is used to clear congestion and headaches.
Other claimed benefits include helping maintain normal blood sugar levels, as
well as improvement in skin tone and colour.
In recent years, a number of research studies have found new uses for this
herb, including treatment for various forms of cancer. It is also found to have
high antioxidant qualities, and is even useful for treatment against noise and
stress induced conditions.
Jamun powder - The bark, fruits, leaves ad seeds of Eugenia jambulana are
used for medical purposes. The leaves and bark are used for controlling blood
pressure and bleeding gums. Wine and vinegar are made from the fruit.
Considering its unique medicinal value, the berries are quite reasonably
priced.
In the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent Jamun and its seed have long been used in
eastern medicines and are gaining interest in the West for treatment of
diabetes and ailments related to digestive tract. Intake of Jamun is considered
beneficial and cheaper way to control diabetes. The glucoside in jamun stops
conversion of starch into glucose and this helps in controlling blood-sugar.
Various local and foreign researchers have confirmed it through clinical
trials. Practitioners of medicines report that jamun pulp lowers blood-sugar
level in about 30 minutes, while its seed lowers blood-sugar level in about 24
hours. Over a period of several weeks it can reduces the thirst associated with
diabetes and decrease the quantity of urine output and in some cases can help
reduce the use of insulin. Researchers are investigating its potential also as
a male contraceptive.
Jamun seed has gastro-protective properties. In case of peptic ulcer jamun is
most effective as it helps in promotion of mucosal defensive factors and
antioxidant status and decreasing lipid peroxidation. Jamun also has
anti-cancer and anti-viral potentials. Its fruit extract inhibits growth and
induces apoptosis of breast cancer.
Beside this, jamun juice is carminative, mild astringent, stomachic, diuretic
and gives a soothing effect on human digestive system. The juice of ripe fruit
is used for preparing sauces as well as beverages. It is also dried with salt
and preserved as a digestive powder or churan. Jamun seeds also have
hypoglycemia, anti-inflammatory, anti- bacterial, anti-HIV and anti-diarrhoeal
effects.
Bitter Gourd powder - (aka Bitter Melon) Helps control blood sugar levels.
Lodh powder - See
http://www.herbal-supplements-for-you.com/herbs/lodh-tree.htm
