Appetizer Powder

Appetizer Powder

Ingredients:
Content
Percentage
cost
uses
Awala
100gm
Rs.8
Helps in digestion, Useful in the treatment of acidity.
Pinpli
100gm
RS.16
Increases hunger, helps in digestion.
Hirda
250gm
Rs.10
Cleans the stomach.
Sunth
150gm
Rs.16
Increases heat in the body. Helps in increasing hunger. Helps in diluting acidity.
Saindhav mith
250gm
Rs.16
Increase salivation, and helps in digesting the food.

850gm
Rs.66


Procedure: Mix all the above mentioned ingredients together and take one teaspoon full, which should be diluted in one glass of water. Use this after a meal.

Uses: Appetizer, useful for constipation, and gas. It also helps in increasing hunger and proper digestion of food.

Method of use: you can simply take ¼ tsp after food or even sprinkle some powder on cut fruits before eating. We can add ½ tsp to any fruit juice that you make, it is especially good with lemon, musampi, and pineapple juice.

Stevia sp

Stevia is a genus of about 150 species of herbs and shrubs in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), native to subtropical and tropical South America and Central America. The species Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as sweetleaf, sweet leaf, sugarleaf, or simply stevia, is widely grown for its sweet leaves. As a sugar substitute, stevia's taste has a slower onset and longer duration than that of sugar, although some of its extracts may have a bitter or licorice-like aftertaste at high concentrations.



With its extracts having up to 300 times the sweetness of sugar, stevia has garnered attention with the rise in demand for low-carbohydrate, low-sugar food alternatives.

Stevia also has shown promise in medical research for treating such conditions as obesity and high blood pressure. Stevia has a negligible effect on blood glucose, even enhancing glucose tolerance therefore, it is attractive as a natural sweetener to diabetics and others on carbohydrate-controlled diets.

History and use
For centuries, the Guaraní tribes of Paraguay and Brazil used Stevia species, primarily S. rebaudiana which they called ka'a he'ê ("sweet herb"), as a sweetener in yerba mate and medicinal teas for treating heartburn and other ailments. The leaves of the stevia plant have 30–45 times the sweetness of sucrose (ordinary table sugar).

Other studies have shown stevia improves insulin sensitivity in rats and may even promote additional insulin production, helping to reverse diabetes and metabolic syndrome.Preliminary human studies show stevia can help reduce hypertension.



Indeed, millions of Japanese have been using stevia for over thirty years with no reported or known harmful effects. Similarly, stevia leaves have been used for centuries in South America spanning multiple generations in ethnomedical tradition as a treatment of type II diabetes.

In Pune this Plant is available with our NGO (MPCC), to get this and other medicinal plants contact Mr. Cruz: 9370139009 or Philip: 9423581047
The Address of the Medicinal Plants Nursery
Queen Mary’s Technical Institute (QMTI), For Disabled Soldiers,

Park Road, Behind Kirkee RLY. STN
Renge Hells, Pune-20

HERBAL SKIN CLEANSER

Ingredients
Content
Percentage
Cost
Uses
Till oil
3000 gm

It is absorbed quickly into the skin.
Owa
100 gm

Reduces arthrhitis and works on the circulatory system.
Dalchini
100gm

Has a good aroma
lakh
100gm

Gives strength to the joints
deodar
100gm

Helps control arthritis.
Chandan
100gm

Has a good fragrans.
Anant
100gm

Aromatic
Kutki
100gm

Aromatic
Daruhalad
100gm

Antibacterial.
Nagkesar
100gm

Blood purifier
Nagarmotha
100gm

Aromatic
Bhimsen Kapur
100gm

Blood purifier
Total
4100gm


Procedure:
Herbal skin cleanser is very good for the skin because it removes dead and dry skin. To make it mix all the above mentioned ingredients together, mix the powder in 4 times water and boil it till only half the amount remains. This should be sieved in a cloth to filter out a thin watery liquid. The residue which remains in the cloth should be removed and made into a paste by adding water. This paste should be then applied on the body for 10 minutes till it sets. Ones this sets it has to be washed out during a bath. The ingredients of the Herbal skin cleanser are same as massage oil.

Massage oil

Ingredients
Content
Percentage
Cost
Uses
Till oil
3000 gm

It is absorbed quickly into the skin.
Owa
100 gm

Reduces arthrhitis and works on the circulatory system.
Dalchini
100gm

Has a good aroma
lakh
100gm

Gives strength to the joints
deodar
100gm

Helps control arthritis.
Chandan
100gm

Has a good fragrans.
Anant
100gm

Aromatic
Kutki
100gm

Aromatic
Daruhalad
100gm

Antibacterial.
Nagkesar
100gm

Blood purifier
Nagarmotha
100gm

Aromatic
Bhimsen Kapur
100gm

Blood purifier
Total
4100gm


Procedure:
Bring the best material from the market, wet it over night. Add the above mentioned ingredients in a vessel, containing 8 times the quantity and heat in on a flame. Make this decoction, and reduce the quantity to 1/3 of the total amount. After sieving and removing the heavy material, mix equal quantity of till oil. Now heat it on a gas burner till all the water content evaporates. After this add bhimsen kapur and switch of the gas.

Brahmi Lahim

Indredins:
1. Brahmi fresh or dry powder (fresh is preferred over dry) 100gm
2. Honey in proportion till a paste is formed.

Brahmi lahim (Lahim= paste) is a very good brain tonic and helps in mental health. It helps in the proper functioning of the brain.
Preparation: is very simple we just have to mix the brahmi fresh juice or powder with honey, and take as one tsf ones a day every alternative days, for one month. Fresh brahmi leaf juice is always better than leaf powder because of its superior effects on the body.

Soya Milk

Method: take 100gm of soaked Soya bean (for 700gm of Soya milk). The Soya bean should be soaked over night (12hours), remove the soft shell covering the bean as shown in the photograph.

Wash and remove the shell. Now wet grind the bean till it takes the form of a paste. Add 6 to 7 times water and boil this for 20 minutes. strain the milk in a cloth and remove the bean pulp (this can be made into a curry). The prepared Soya milk should be boiled for 5 minutes before use. Add sugar for taste, this milk can be used like normal cow’s milk in the preparation of tea.

Other Soya products include: Tofu, Soymilk, Textured vegetable protein (soy flour) , Soya oil, Soya sauce etc.

Benefits of Soya milk

Protein, Vitamins, and Minerals
soy protein
Soybeans are generally considered to be a source of complete protein, without any need for Protein combining. Although this is contested by some sources. A complete protein is one that contains significant amounts of all the essential amino acids that must be provided to the human body because of the body's inability to synthesize them. For this reason, soy is a good source of protein, amongst many others, for many vegetarians and vegans or for people who cannot afford meat.

The gold standard for measuring protein quality, since 1990, is the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) and by this criterion soy protein is the nutritional equivalent of meat and eggs for human growth and health. Soybean protein isolate has a Biological Value of 74, whole soybeans 96, soybean milk 91, and eggs 97.

Soy protein is similar to that of other legume seeds, but has the highest yield per square meter of growing area, and is the least expensive source of dietary protein.

Consumption of soy may also reduce the risk of colon cancer, possibly due to the presence of sphingolipids.

Lal Dantmanjan

Ingredients:
Contents
percentage
cost
Uses
Suvarngourik
240gm
Rs.24
Reduces acidity, Mouth freshener.
Safed Kath
20gm
Rs.3
Makes the gums more stronger.
Saindhav meeth
120 gm
Rs 2.50
Secretes saliva, mouth freshener.
Snuth
120 gm
Rs 29
Destroys harmful bacteria, formed in the mouth. Works against cough.
Lavang
80 gm
Rs 32
Reduces mouth odor,
Mayphal
120 gm
Rs. 21
Fragranced
Kapur
40 gm
Rs. 12
Mouth freshener.

900 gm
Rs. 159

Bottles
9
Rs. 45

Labels
9
Rs. 9

Transport charge
1 Preson
Rs. 20

Labor
1 person
Rs.10

Total

Rs. 243

Benefit 10%

Rs.24

Total

Rs.267

Commission 15%

Rs.41

total

Rs.308

Procedure: Mix all the above mentioned ingredients together.
Uses: Strengthen the teeth, reduces the flow of blood from the gums.

Hare Wash

Ingredients:
Content
Percentage
Uses
1 Shikekai Churn
700 gm
Nourishes the Hair, cleans the scalp.
2 Ritha
140 gm
Remove dust the hair
3 sugandhi Kachora
70 gm
Fragranced
4 Triphala churn
70 gm
To bring a glow
5 Nagar Motha
35 gm
Fragranced
Total
1015 gm


As per the proportion:
As per the proportion approximately 1 kg 15 gms of hair wash powder will be prepared. If this is divided into 100gms then it forms 10 packets. According to this 100 gms of hair wash will cost Rs 15.

Process: Combine the above mentioned ingredients as per proportion. Take warm water in a mug, mix the Hair wash powder according to the amount that you want to use. Use the solution to wash your hair.

Take sufficient quantity of hair wash powder, and mix it will with water so that it becomes a solution. The benefit of this solution is that it penetrates into the hair follicles and cleans it. Prepare this solution, the privies day night, and then use it the next day morning. Use the solution to watch your hair twice in the morning.

Aloe vera oil

Aloe vera Jell nourishes the scalp. Reduces dandruff and promotes hare growth. The jell softens the hair follicles. The nutrients from the jell penetrates into the skip and promotes hair growth. The hair is a out growth of the body and contains dead cells. The meagre application of oils or any other hair product will not bring about a huge change if the underlying cause of the problem is lack of proper nutrition. One of the building blocks of good hair is amino acids and proteins lack of these nutrients can hamper hair growth.
Content
Percentage
Cost
Uses
Aloe Vera Jell
1 Lit.
Rs 10
cleanses the hear and nourishes the scalp.
Thil Oil
1 lit
Rs 90

Total
2 lit
Rs 100

Bottles
Number 10
Rs 50

Lables
10
Rs 10

Transport

Rs 40

Labour
1 person
Rs 10

Transportation cost
1 person
Rs 20

Total

Rs 230

10% Benefit

Rs 23

Total

Rs 258

15% Commission

Rs 39

Total

Rs 297


According to the above measurement 1000 ml of oil will be prepared. Fill this oil in 100 ml bottles, it becomes 10 bottles total. According to this 100 ml oil will cost Rs 30.
Take fully matured Aloe vera leaves. With a sharp knife cut the edges of the leaves. Cut the lower base of the leaf and wash the yellow latex out, because this latex is not good. Remove the green skin of the leaf. Extract the inner jell with the help of a spoon and grind it well in a mixer and filter it after which take thill oil and Aloe vera jell mix it and heat it till all moisture escapes, and the jell totally merges with the oil.

Face Pack

This product is simple to make and is very effective in cleaning the skin. It is not only effective in cleaning but also rejuvenates the skin and promotes newer cell development. It increases blood supply to the skin, making the skin look fresh. It is a good disinfectant, dislodging all sorts of disease causing bacteria.
It shows its best effects when used once every alternative days. The best time to apply the cream is during the evening time. This is because it removes all the pollutants and disease vectors that may accumulate during the day. The night sleep causes the body to rest, and promotes fresher skin cells to form.
How to use: Take half teaspoon full of the powder; mix it with water so that it forms a thin paste. Apply this paste on your face and wait for 5 mts, then wash your face with fresh cool water.
Literature:
Contents
Persantag
Cost
Uses
1) Triphala churna

400 gm
Rs 16
To Increases the glow and clean the skin
2) Ananta Chrun
200gm
Rs24
Fragranced, Increases the blood supply to the skin. For farness.
3) Amba Hulda
20 gm
Rs 1.50
Disinfected, Distrusts, skin fragmentation, helps in removing pimples.
4) Wala
100 gm
Rs 24
Fragranced, Increases the blood supply to the skin. For farness. Skin glow
5) Chantan
100 gm
Rs 36
Fragranced, Increases the blood supply to the skin. For farness. Skin glow
6) Sugandhi Kachora
25 gm
Rs 4
Disinfected, Distrusts, skin fragmentation, helps in removing pimples.
Total
845 gm
Rs 105. 50


Plastic bags
Number : 16
Rs 5

Labels
“ 16
Rs 16

Transportation cost
1 person
Rs. 20
Labour
1 person
Rs 10


Total
Rs 156

Benefit
10%
Rs 16



Rs 172

Commission
15%
Rs 26


Total
Rs 198

All the names mentioned above are common names used in Maharashtra, and all the herbal medicine shops use these names to give the raw material.
The total cost and profit comes to Rs 208
As per above, Approximately 845 gms of face pack will be prepared. If it is divided into 16 packets, each will be of 50 gm. Thus each packet will cost Rs.13
Method Of preparation: Mix all the ingredients together.

A workshop with a difference

Children love to learn especially when it involves, seeing, touching, smelling, and tasting those objects that they are learning. Herbal plants are the best medium by which this can be done.
I have been working and conducting workshops on medicinal plants in Pune city for the last few months. Out of all these work shops the most fruitful was with children. I say this because they just soak up information like sponge. They are very curious and question out many things that they hear. They ask such questions that would be difficult even for the most expert, in a topic to answer.
The uniqueness that gets children fascinated is when they are able to taste and smell those plants which they might be consuming unknowingly e.g. Japanese mint, which is used in their favorite mouth freshener chewing gums, and then they ask “ho” so this is the plant that they use for chewing gums. There are many such examples of plants that can be pointed out. I remember how I learned about the tomato plant looked like, when I had grown them on my terrace garden and mistakenly uprooted the plant, thinking that it was a weed. when I saw the tomato plant growing in a farm near Pune city that is when I understood that the plant that I had uprooted was a tomato plant. It is very important for children to know where there food comes from and which source. The suckal social foundation has been sponsoring for these work shops, which has brought a vast difference in schools.
The Medicinal Plants Conservation Centre- Rural Communes (MPCC-RC) has been working for the past one and a half years in promoting Home Herbal Gardens in Pune city. As per the above project, we have supplied potted and unpotted medicinal plants to various households, schools and different Institutions in and around Pune city. Training programs have been conducted where people are taught how to prepare simple home remedies.
to get more information log on to http://www.rcmpcc.org/ or call: 24270216, 24269418.

Philip Mathew

Shivan

Scientific Name: Gmelina arborea
Common Name: Shivan, false teak.
Habit: a large tree
The roots are used in Des-mool Arishtum (wine). It can be used as a good avenue tree, and provides shade, the tree grows tall. It is a good fodder plant, and helps in increasing the milk production in cattle. Its whitish wood is used in furniture making. Its wood is one of the most costliest in the market and the reasons are because the wood is durable and light.

Satap

Scientific Name: Ruta chalepensis linn.
Common Name: Garden rue, satap

It is used in fever or cold. A teaspoon full is given thrice a day for 1 day. For children bellow the age of 5 leaves of the plant is given to smell. The leaf produces a powerful smell. It can be easily cultivated as a garden plant and it has beautiful yellow flowers. The plant needs attention because it is getting rare.

Agnimantha

Scientific Name: Premna corymbosa
Common Name: Agnimantha
Habit: Medium sized evergreen tree.
Best planted in gardens, for the leaves release a powerful smell.
The roots of Agnimantha is used in desmull arishtem. The leaf produces a mild lemony smell. It grows to become a tree.

Panacha owa

Binomial Name: Plectranthus amboinicus
Common Name: Panacha owa

It’s main use is in the treatment of fever. Good for gastro intestinal disorders. It works against stomach ailments. It is used in making pakodas(A traditional Indian dish, which is eaten as snacks) because it reduces gas produced by chana dal.

Nirgandi

Scientific Name: Vitex negundo
Family-Verbenaceae
Common Name: nirgandi
Nirgandi or nirgodi is mainly used in the preparation of aromatic oil, which is used in body massage. It is prepared by taking 1 time oil (thill oil) and 5 to 10 times portion of nirgodi. The crushed nirgodi leaves are heated in the oil till all the moisture content is removed from the leaves. The extracts from the leaves come out into the oil, giving it a olive green color. This oil after cooling is removed from the crushed leaf pulp by, straining it through a clothe. As shown bellow…

Process 2: with cushions

It is always good to heat the extracted juice first and remove a vast amount of water from the juice before adding the juice into the oil. What it actually does is that it reduces the moisture content in oil and helps in faster preparation.

The juice should be first strained in a mesh or a thin cloth so that the residue is collected in a mesh and then the residue can be removed. This process does not let any water stay in the oil.

While labeling the bottle use self adhesive tape for the purpose.
Take color print out for the label.
Process: take 1 ½ kg of nirgudi leaves for 1 litter of oil. Heat the oil in a pan and remove the extra water content. Make a juice of the nirgudi leaves. In the mixer or grinder, remove the pulp by squeezing it.

Avla

Scientific Name: Phyilanthus emblica
Common Name: Avla
There is a sweet dish called “More Avla”, which is prepared mainly with grated Avla and resembles gajjer ke Halva.

Method; this dish is made as a health booster.
Take 1kg of properly grated avla and 1kg’s of sugar 100gm ginger and 20 pieces of Elachi.
Melt 1kg of sugar in 100ml of water till it thickens into a syrup, Add the grated avla into the warm sugar syrup and keep stirring till the water content in the pan reduces. After around 30 to 35 minutes, turn off the stove and let the preparation to cool.
Store the cooled preparation in air tight containers.
Eat one teaspoon daily for rejuvenating your health.

Mandukparni

Scientific Name: Cantella asiatica
Common Name: Mandukparni
Othre use: Can be made into “Tumbli” to eat with rice.
Medicinal Use: Skin diseases, epilepsy, mental disorders, insomnia etc. Method of use: Fresh leaf juice is considered best and given as 1 tsf thrice a day. Also leaf powder is given as 1 tsf thrice a day with honey.

On The Top Of The World

On The Top Of The World: A photograph of a 3 stripped squirrel, on top of Sinhaghad Fort.

Kaandvel

Scientific Name: Cissus quadrangularis
Common Name: Kaandvel
Other uses: Also an interesting plant for rock gardens.
Medicinal use: for treatment of traumatic swelling
Method of use: fine paste of the stem is applied externally on the affected part.

Punarnava

Scientific Name: Boerhaavia diffusa
Common Name: Punarnava
Medicinal use: Urinary tract disorders, urinary calculi, generalized oedema, cardiac problems.
Method of use: Roots are dried and powdered which is given as 1 tsf thrice day with warm water.

Lemon Grass

Scientific Name: Cymbopogon citrates
Common Name: Gavati chaha

Other uses: for flavoring tea
Medicinal use: Respiratory and digestive problems.
Method of use: ½ cup infusion of fresh/ dried leaves taken internally 3 times a day for both conditions.

Anantmul

Scientific Name: Hemidesmus indicus
Common Name: Anantmul

Other uses: Flavoring tea
Medicinal use: Skin diseases, asthma, general debility.
Method of use: The roots are dried and powdered which is given as 1 tsf twice a day for the given disorders.

Brahmi

Scientific Name: Bacopa monnieri
Common Name: Brahmi
Sanskrit Name : Brahmi, Sarasvati

Medicinal Use: Epilepsy, mantal disorders, insomnia sterility and as a general tonic.
Method of Use: Fresh leaf juice is considered best and 1 tsf is taken internally thrice a day. If feish leaf juice is not available, leaf powder is given as 1 tsf thrice a day with honey.

Botanical Name: Aloe vera
Common Name: Korphad
Sanskrit Name: Kumari Ghritakumari

Medicinal use: Jaundice, menstrual disorders, skin diseases, scalp disorders, burns, haemorrhoids.
Method of use: For jaundice and menstrusl disorders juice from the pulp of leaves is used as 1 tsf twice a day. For external use the juice from the pulp is applied on the given part.