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Daily Dose Of Interesting Information

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Alfalfa. (page # 34, Post # 340)

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Thank you Mrs. R.R. for today's contributions to this thread. :pray2:

Looking forward to the rest of them in daily instalments :typing:

with warm regards and thanks from all the readers of this thread. :yo:
 
Raji became Mrs. R.R. since the voice requesting the favor is the combined

voice of all the readers of the thread. Surely they can't address you as Raji!
 
# 41. JASMINE FLOWER. .

Jasmine is known in India as the "Queen of the Night" because of it's intoxicating perfume that is released at night.

In China, Jasmine is used a symbol of feminine sweetness and beauty. Jasmine symbolizes deep affection, happiness and elegance.

Jasmine has been used for healing the female reproductive system. In Ayurvedic medicine jasmine is used to calm the nerves, sooth emotional problems, help with PMS and tension headaches.

Because Jasmine has antispasmodic properties it can help relax the uterine cramps and pain during childbirth.

In Chinese medicine Jasmine flowers are known to "cool" the blood and have a strong antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-tumor properties. Because they cool the blood they help with reducing a fever.

Jasmine has astringent properties which aids in treating inflamed eyes and skin, and as a gargle to relieve sore throats and mouth ulcers.

Jasmine is used in aromatherapy to calm the emotions, and as an aphrodisiac. It is a valuable remedy in cases of depression because is produces a feeling of self-confidence, optimism and euphoria. It revitalizes and restores the balance of energy.

Jasmine is used in teas, herbal bathes, skin creams, soaps and potpourri. It is also used as a decorative touch to special dishes.Jasmine is used to make Jasmine soaps, hair oils, dhoop sticks.

 
Interesting. Thanks to you for, now I know why in the last century our men used return home with a pottaLam of jasmine in strings. The practice is not now in vogue mostly.
 
Visalakshi Ramani said:
Aren't you forgetting something which is always associated with the

pottalam of jasmine flower namely Thrunelveli halwaa?? :rolleyes:
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Sorry madam, with the scent of jasmine, I forgot the sweet. It is here now known as "irruttu halwa". I asked the vendor why it is called "irruttu halwa". He told me that it is called so bcos it is being made in dark sandhu in a poorly lit room. Thank god, I was relieved. I am awed by the capacity of your warehouse which is bigger than anybody would it as.
 
Dear Mr. Iyyarooraan,

I am sure the halwa vendor lied to you. :)

As the name suggests the halwa packet is to be SMUGGLED into the

bedroom-unknown, unseen and unsmelt by any one in the house and

presented exclusively to the 'bundle of JOY' in the dark secrecy of the

their privacy!

When kids eat goodies unseen by the elders it is called

"Aakaasam kaanaamal chappaidarathu!"

When the elders do it- it becomes the 'iruttu (thiruttu) sweet???

Before I forget...

In Telugu and Hindi movies the Jamindaar villain -who has

determined to violate an innocent village belle- is always pictured

having a generous length of the stringed Jasmine flower wound round

his left wrist!

He would sniff at it and take a whiff at regular intervals and after the

'damage is done'- he would be shown walking on those flowers -

completely ruining them beyond recognition!

A Very symbolic representation! Isn't it?

Now a days they may be showing the real thing for all I

know!:noidea:

with warm regards,
Mrs. V.R.
 
Visalakshi Ramani said:
Dear Mr. Iyyarooraan,

I am sure the halwa vendor lied to you. :)

As the name suggests the halwa packet is to be SMUGGLED into the

bedroom-unknown, unseen and unsmelt by any one in the house and

presented exclusively to the 'bundle of JOY' in the dark secrecy of the

their privacy!

When kids eat goodies unseen by the elders it is called

"Aakaasam kaanaamal chappaidarathu!"

When the elders do it- it becomes the 'iruttu (thiruttu) sweet???

Before I forget...

In Telugu and Hindi movies the Jamindaar villain -who has

determined to violate an innocent village belle- is always pictured

having a generous length of the stringed Jasmine flower wound round

his left wrist!

He would sniff at it and take a whiff at regular intervals and after the

'damage is done'- he would be shown walking on those flowers -

completely ruining them beyond recognition!

A Very symbolic representation! Isn't it?

Now a days they may be showing the real thing for all I

know!:noidea:

with warm regards,
Mrs. V.R.
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Dear VR Ji,

Sometimes when its too symbolic we dont really get the Full Picture that why nowdays they decide to show the True Picture.

I am sitting here in my clinic its passed the operating hours for a Saturday and I am all alone here locked in waiting for the AC to get serviced and the service person is servicing the AC.
So forum is keeping me busy otherwise I would be bored to death waiting all alone for the next 2 hours.
 
# 42 (a). BLACK CUMIN.

Black cumin can refer to the seeds of either of two quite different plants, both of which are used as spices:

Bunium persicum which resembles caraway in shape and Nigella sativa (also called Kalonji).We will see about Nigella in this article.

Nigella is a genus of about 14 species of annual plants native to Southwest Asia, Southern Europe and Africa. Common names applied to members of this genus are devil-in-a-bush or love in a mist.

The species grow to 20-90 cm tall and have the leaf segments are narrowly linear to threadlike. The flower may be white, yellow, pink, pale blue or pale purple, with 5-10 petals. A capsule composed of several united follicles is the fruit of the plant. Each portion contains numerous seeds.

The dry roasted Nigella seeds flavor curries, vegetables and pulses. The black seeds taste like a combination of onions, black pepper and oregano, and have a bitterness to them like mustard seeds. It can be used as a "pepper" in many recipes, vegetables, salads and poultry.

In India, the seeds are used to cure flatulence, and to ease bowel and indigestion problems. These seeds are given to treat intestinal worms.Dried pods are sniffed to restore a lost sense of smell. It is also used to repel some insects, very much like the moth balls.
 
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# 42 (b). BLACK CUMIN.

Bunium persicum or black cumin, is a plant in the family Apiaceae. Dried Bunium persicum fruits are used as a culinary spice in India, Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan.

Local names for that spice are kala jeera (black cumin) or shahi jeera (imperial cumin) in Hindi, and "wild cumin" in Persian.

It is practically unknown outside these areas, and is not to be confused with Nigella sativa which is also often called black cumin but popular in the west.

It grows 24 inches tall and bears frilly leaves and flowers; it is pollinated by insects and self-fertile.

The small, rounded taproot is edible raw or cooked and tastes like sweet chestnuts. The leaf can be used as a herb or garnish similar to parsley.
 
Having read about Jasmine, I feel like singing , "மல்லிகைப் பூவாய் மாறி விட ஆசை" ("சின்ன சின்ன ஆசை" song from the movie "ரோஜா")
 
dear Mr. Siva!

Won' t it be more practical and useful to

get the Jasmine flowers for Smt. Sree? :)

with warm regards,
Mrs. V.R.
 
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# 44. LAVENDER.

The lavenders are a genus of 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family. It is thought the genus originated in Asia but is most diversified in its western distribution.

Flowers yield abundant nectar from which bees make a high-quality honey. The premium honey is the mono floral honey produced around the Mediterranean. Flowers can be either candied or used to decorate cakes.

Lavender adds flavor to baked goods and desserts; pairs well with chocolate; is used to make lavender sugar and is used in herbal tea to add a fresh, relaxing scent and flavor.
Essential oil of lavender has antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties. These extracts are also used as fragrances for bath products. Infusions of lavender soothe and heal insect bites and burns.

Bunches of lavender repel insects. If applied to the temples, lavender oil soothes headaches. In pillows, lavender seeds and flowers aid sleep and relaxation. An infusion of three flower heads added to a cup of boiling water soothes and relaxes at bedtime.

Lavender oil in form of capsules, is generally well tolerated. It reduces anxiety and sleep disturbances.
 
# 45. LEMON BALM.

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family, is considered a "calming" herb.

It was used as far back as the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, to promote sleep, to improve appetite and to ease pain and discomfort from indigestion (including gas and bloating as well as colic).

Even before the Middle Ages, lemon balm was steeped in wine to lift the spirits, to help heal wounds and treat venomous insect bites and stings.

Today, lemon balm is combined with other calming, soothing herbs, such as Valerian, chamomile, and hops, to promote relaxation and sleep. It is also used in creams to treat cold sores (oral herpes).
 
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