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Chicory Leaves

Indications:

  • Balances pitta and kapha
  • Cures chronic and deep-rooted fevers
  • Purifies and improves blood circulation
  • It is specified in the treatment of -
    • Swelling
    • Liver diseases
    • Spleen diseases
    • Heart diseases
    • Urinary diseases
    • Preparation:

Ingredients:

  • Chicory leaves – 2 bunches
  • Mung dhal – 1
  • Mustard – 1 tsp
  • Asafoetida – 1 pinch
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Ghee – 2 tsp
  • Rock salt – according to taste

Method:

Leaves are separated, washed and chopped. Mung dhal is cooked well by boiling it in water. Add the chopped leaves to the cooked mung dal along with a little rock salt. Cook till the leaves become tender. Season with asafoetida, mustard and cumin seeds using ghee.

The chicory leaves can be added to soups and salads. It can also be mixed and cooked with other leaves.


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bardvivek2004 - Jul 21, 2014

Dear sir, I read the health benefits of mint leaves. Many are not aware of this. It is amazing that it can cure digestive disorders, liver disorders, vomiting etc. I thank you sir for the information. This must be made known to the public in popular news papers or TV. I have a personal problem. I have stomach irritation, belching and regurgitation after every meal. English medicines are not very effective. Some kind of home remedy, I shall greatly appreciate. Thanks a lot Prof. M. Vivekanandan

Makeda - Mar 06, 2013

I had been looking everywhere to find out if this plant, alternanthera, was edible. You are the only site i have found so far, with this valuable information. In addition, you have posted a delicious recipe too! I knew i could look to my India for her ancient and wonderful wisdoms. Many thanks.

bhooma - Aug 12, 2012

great.i never knew that it should not be taken when medication is on.we have grown lots of it in our garden.i like the different taste.

kiritpadhiyar - Jul 16, 2012

please suggest with picture of plant

giri1969 - Jul 05, 2012

very usefull tips and methoed of preparation
green ind giri


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