Mint Leaves

            A long, exhausted day after roaming around in sun, or hectic office work, can be replenished by a chill lemon/ lime juice with a dash of mint added to it. The cooling effect of mint makes you regain your energy. This flavourful mint has numerous health benefits added to it.

Pudhina

Miriyala  dravakam/Oka   chettu

Merugu/ Pudina

Putiyina

Pudina

•  Soothing the digestive tract and if you are having stomach ache then it can be of great help

• Drinking herbal mint tea reduces irritated bowel syndromes, cleanses the stomach and also clear up skin disorders such as acne.

• Acts as a cooling sensation to the skin and helps in dealing with skin irritations.

• Helps in eliminating toxins from the body.

• Crushed mint leaves helps in whitening teeth and combat bad breath.

• Very good cleanser for the blood.

Curry Leaves

       Any South Indian Cuisine is incomplete without curry leaves. The final garnishing of cooked food is done by adding oil, followed by mustard seeds. After it splutters, curry leaves (chopped onions optional) is added. This method is followed traditionally.
      
      I just used to wonder, how our ancestors were so brilliant, that even in cooking they inculcated science!!!

      Adding curry leaves reduces the cholesterol, full of iron, improves eyesight. Our ancestors, neither went for special gyms, nor weight-loss programs or weight-loss drinks, instead the day to day activities they followed made them stay healthy and live longer.

Karuveppilai

Karepeku/ Karivepaku

Karibevu

Kareapela

Kari patta

• A good remedy for nausea and indigestion. Extract juice of curry leaves, squeeze a lime and add a pinch of sugar.

•  Chew a few leaves every day to lose weight 

•  Improves eyesight, so make sure you do not throw away the leaves while eating. It is also believed to prevent cataract. 

• Good for hair growth. Prevents  pre-mature greying of hair.