Dudhi

Scientific name     Langenaria siceraria     

 Local name            

Language	Local Name
Hindi	Lauki
Sanskrit	Tiktalabu
Bengali	Ladu
Tamil	Surakkai
Manipuri	Khongdrum
Marathi	Dudhi
Telugu	Sorakkaya
Kannada	Sorekayi
Urdu	Lauki
Gujarati	Tumada
Korea	Bak
Philippines	Upo

Nutritive value    Bottle gourd has lots of Dietary fiber, B complex vitamins and minerals like   

                                calcium, iron and phosphorous, sodium, and potassium

                         

Benefits for women

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Benefits for men

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Health benefits

Other benefits of having bottle gourd juice are:-

Eating bottle gourd helps in curing urinary disorders.By drinking bottle gourd juice one can combat the problem suffering from high acidity & burning sensation.

Diarrhea can be solved by drinking its juice.

Bottle gourd juice with salt keeps one refreshed and cool during summer.

Person suffering from digestive problem or diabetic bottle gourd juice can help them.

Constipation, flatulence and even piles can be cured by bottle gourd due to its dietary fiber 

present in it.

 Bottle gourd juice helps in breaking calculus (stone) in the body.

 Bottle gourd juice is best detoxifying agent is also beneficial for liver as well as body 

 detoxification.

 It is said to reduce clot formation & also helps in reducing blockage of arteries.

Side effects

There are dangerous consequences in some cases after drinking bottle gourd juice which tasted bitter.

Recipes

http://www.tarladalal.com

http://www.spiceupthecurry.com

References

http://www.ukss.org

http://www.flowersofindia.net

http://en.wikipedia.org

http://www.bookmydoctor.com

http://www.healthbenefitstimes.com

http://www.wiseshe.com

http://www.herbalcureindia.com

http://www.exposeknowledge.com

Pomegranate

  Scientific name          :   Punicum Granatum

  Local name

Language	Local Name
Hindi /Urdu/Punjabi	Anar ,Anaar
Sanskrit	Darima,Dadima
Bengali	Dalim,Bedana
Tamil	Madulai
Spanish	Granada
German	Granatapfel or Grenadine
French	Grenade
Swedish	Granatapple
Albanian	Shega
Portuguese	Rom

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Nutritive value               : Good source of Dietary Fiber and Folate, Polyphenols                        

                                             Very good source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.

Benefits for women     

Pomegranates boost fertility in women and helps them conceive faster                  

                                                                  

It reduces the risk of premature child birth. Pomegranate which is good source of Folic acid is the most important component for pregnant women as it helps while going through the process of cell growth and division.

Pomegranate juice contain anti-inflammatory that makes blood vessel open & allow blood supply to all body parts of the baby & also know to prevent brain damage to the baby.

Consumption of whole fruit contains lots of fiber in seeds which stimulate bowl movement

Benefits for Men    

High cholesterol and high blood pressure are two of the greatest risk factors for heart disease. According to researchers concluded that pomegranate juice's contains polyphenols, acts as antioxidants, which are responsible for the improvements.

The presence of testosterone triggers prostate cancer cells to metastasize, but the researchers theorize that flavones, phenylpropanoids, hydrobenzoic acids and conjugated fatty acids in pomegranate juice blocked testosterone and thwarted the process.

Researchers at Kinki University in Japan concluded that ellagic acid, which is  present in pomegranates helps in lowering levels of  resistin, hormone that triggers insulin resistance & also helps people from preventing  blood sugar issue.

                                

Health Benefit   

Lower Risk of Heart Disease 

Lower Risk of Cancer, Especially Prostate and Breast 

Lessen Symptoms of Diarrhea 

Reduce Cholesterol 

Control Your Weight 

Fight Cell Damage 

     

Side effects      
           

Side effects of pomegranate are rarely noted as they are often mild and generally noticed when the fruit intake is in excess

Recipes

http://homecooking.about.com

http://www.eatingwell.com

References   

www.doctorschar.com

http://en.wikipedia.org

http://nutritiondata.self.com

http://www.buzzle.com

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com

http://www.globalhealingcenter.com

http://www.ifood.tv

Ginger

 Ginger

Ginger

Scientific Name :  Zingiber Officinalis

Local Name:         Hindi: Adrak Bengali: Ada Gujarati: Adu Kannada: Shunti, 

                               Malayalam: Inchi Marathi: Ale Oriya: Ada  Punjabi: Adrak

Nutritive value:    Manganese, Folic Acid,Vitamine-c,Iron,Copper,,Dietry

                               fiber,Protein,Choline,Copper,Vitamine B6,Vitamine B3 ,Phosphorus Potassium

Benefits for Women

Women with dysmenorrhea, cramping can lead to extremely painful periods can be benefited with the eating of the ginger. The “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that ginger has the similar effect as of like painkillers.

Benefits for Men

Mineral manganese found in ginger is essential to man's sex drive and sperm count by helping the body to turn out testosterone.

Health Benefits

Ginger contains anti viral, anti toxic, and anti fungal properties, and is used for the prevention of and handling against the common cold

Ginger lower cholesterol & prevent formation of blood clott.

Ginger contains special enzyme that catalyze protein in food & add in digestion.

Ginger provide relief from blotting & gas due to its Anti spasmic properties.

Ginger contains natural compound called Gingerol which is an anti-inflammatory Along with that clinical studies has found that it also acts as pain relief to people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and chronic pain in their muscles.

Research finding has show that ginger containing Gingerol inhibit the growth  of cancer cells in colon & also help in treating Ovarian cancer by killing the cancer cells.

Side effects

When taking large amounts these may include gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, diarrhea, upset stomach, mouth irritation, or belching.

References

www.indianspices.com
www.doctorschar.com
www.healthaliciousness.com
www.juicing-for-health.com
www.benifitsofginger.net
www.healthdiaries.com
www.hubpages.com
www.drbenkim.com

Garlic

Garlic

 

Scientific Name:     Allium vineale

Local Name:           Hindi:Lasum,Lassan,Lahsun,Assam:Naharu, Bengal:Rasun,Gujarati & 

                                 Kannada:Lasan ,Malayalam:Velluli.Marathi:Lusoon, Chinese Pinyin

Nutritive value:     Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), manganese, vitamin C, copper, Iron,Calcium
 

Benefits for Men:

Garlic is not necessarily a replacement for medical treatment, It is helpful in treating not only impotence but erection dysfunction by acting on body in several way NOS, an enzyme that plays a big role in the mechanism of an erection, and garlic has been shown to stimulate NOS production,

 

Health Benefits

Consumption of garlic is natural remedy to lower cholesterol level & studies has show that it make blood thin which is helpful in prevention of heart diseases such as  heart attack & stroke.

Garlic is considered to regulate blood sugar levels by increasing the release of insulin in diabetics.
Study found that people who consumed higher amounts of garlic were less likely to get osteoarthritis than those who didn’t consume as much.

Throat irritation & treatment of cough has cured due to antibacterial properties present in garlic.

Many different type of cancer might be cured  due to its antioxidant properties present in it.
Garlic also have antiviral properties which help in preventing allergies.

Garlic is known to interact with some drugs, for the most part, it's nothing harmful, however, if you are taking some drugs regularly

Side effects

Garlic is known to work collectively with some drugs, for the most element, it's zero damaging, however, if you are taking some drugs regularly ask your physician about it.

References

Sakkara-essentialoil.com
Ohio-state.edu
Nutrition-and-you.com
Livestrong.com
Homeremedieswed.com
Fyiliving.com
Indianetzone.com

Oats

Oats

Scientific Name          Avena fatua

Local Name                Jai, Jayee, Gandal, Ganer(Hindi) , Avena sativa Linn (Latin name). Jai  (Marathi) , English Name : Oats, Oatmeal, Groats(English Name)

Nutritive value           Oats are rich source of   Selenium ,Vitamine-E,protein,zinc,Folic acid,Beta-glucan (soluble fiber),nacin,magnesium

Health Benefits Oats  

Reduces weight                             The high amount of soluble fiber in oats forms a gel which delays   emptying of the stomach making you feel full longer . It helps with weight loss.

Protein source                              100 gm of oats have around 18 gm of protein.

Good source of calcium       Calcium phosphorus and magnesium for bones.

Reduce stress                                  Cow milk, honey and oats meal combination reduces stress.

Blood sugar killer                        Recommended for Type 2 diabetes.

Gluten-free                          Recommended for gluten free diet.        

 

Side effects

Too much intake of fibre from oats or oat bran can cause flatulence and anal irritation.

Recipes

www.tarladalal.com/recipes-using-oats-547

Fenugreek Seeds

 Fenugreek Seeds

Scientific Name         Trigonella foenum-graecum belongs to the family Fabaceae 

Local Name                Fenugreek seeds, methi (hindi), menthulu (telugu, venthyam(tamil)

Nutritive value           Fenugreek seeds are rich source of minerals, vitamins, and phytonutrients  Excellent source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, iron, selenium, zinc, manganese, and magnesium Vitamins that are optimum for health that are thiamin, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin A, and vitamin-C.

Benefits for Women Fenugreek Seeds

Reduce Menopausal Hot Flashes :  

Fenugreek contains diosgenin, which has  similar properties to the female hormone, estrogen. During menopause bodies produce less estrogen due to which women experience symptom of hot flashes.

Reduce Menstrual Cramps:            

Fenugreek seeds containing Diosgenin which has estrogen like properties and also helps the body to lessen the pains of menstrual cramp.

Reduce Menstrual Cramps :           

Increases milk production in lactating women  because of its Galactagogue quality .

Besides:                                       

It stimulates uterine contractions during pregnancy to induce labor.

Benefits for Men Fenugreek Seeds

Increase in men Libido according to researches fenugreek contains compound called saponin which is belived to stimulate the production on male sex hormone ,including testosterone.

Health Benefits Fenugreek Seeds

Major contributor to lower glucose levels. especially beneficial to non-insulin dependent diabetics.

Helps lactating mothers to increase breast milk production due to its galactagogue (a substance that boosts milk production).

Regular consumption of fenugreek seeds helps lower risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing  bad cholesterol and triglycerides (fat found in the blood).

Fenugreek may also help preventing cancer as it is proved by studies that compound containing Diogenin which may have anti-carcinogenic  properties & also acts as antioxidant & free radical scavenger.

Fenugreek are rich in fiber which are effective in treating constipation & cardiovascular.

Helps stave off viruses that cause colds and sore throat. It also helps alleviate symptoms of both.

Side effects

 

Fenugreek use during pregnancy is not recommended, since it has the potential to induce labor. If you are pregnant and wish to take it, you should do so only after consultation with your doctor.

While Fenugreek is generally considered to be safe when used moderately, there have been reports of a few minor side-effects. Nausea is one common side effect, while other people have reported gastrointestinal discomfort (diarrhea and/or gas). Also, when using this herb topically on the skin, it is important to watch out for skin irritations and rashes.

Recipes

www.yummly.com

padmasrecipes.blogspot.com

References

www.Homeremediesweb.com

www.Parklinks.com

www.Suite101.com

www.Fenugreekbenefits.com

www.Breastfeedingonline.com

www.Sailusfood.com

www.Nutrirition-and-you.com