Tag: medicinal plants
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Edible Green Series – Silver Cockscomb/ Celosia argentea
The first time I got to hear about Silver cockscomb was as ‘Kurdu’ in Pune from a lady whom I met at a local market .She said Kurdu comes in that local market during monsoons only. I tried searching it during the monsoons, but couldn’t find any. Botanical Name: Celosia argentea L. var. argentea Family: Amaranthaceae (Amaranth…
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Edible Greens Series – Balloon vine
Balloon vine aka Uzhinja(ഉഴിഞ്ഞ) is one among the sacred Dashapushpams of Kerala and the first time I would have seen this plant was during the school youth festivals. Wondering how? I used to participate in Thiruvaathirakali dance competitions and its not just the synchronicity and elegance of dancers that matter, when it comes to the…
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Edible Green Series: Indian Borage
Many people often ask me for a list of must-have plants to grow at home. Without hesitation, I always begin with my favorite, Panikoorka. This plant is at the top of my list not only because of its remarkable medicinal properties, but also because it is an excellent all-arounder for any home. Botanical Name: Coleus…
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Which is the real Brahmi?
The debate over which plant is the true Brahmi centers on Centella asiatica, Bacopa monnieri, and Hydrocotyle varieties, each with distinct properties and usages in Ayurveda. In Kerala, Bacopa is primarily called Brahmi, while Centella is referred to in other regions. Understanding these differences is crucial for proper identification and use.
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Edible green Series – Thumba
Starting the series of edible greens from the list I provided in one of my previous posts. If you missed to see the list, click here. Botanical Name: Leucas aspera Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)Common names from flowersofindia: Common Leucas • Hindi: छोटा हल्कुसा Chhota halkusa, गॊफा Gophaa • Manipuri: ꯃꯌꯡꯂꯝꯕꯨꯝ Mayanglambum • Marathi: Tamba • Tamil: தும்பை Thumbai • Malayalam: Tumba • Telugu:…
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