Amaranth (�mulaikkerai� in Tamil) gives coolness to the body in summer!
Posted on: 27/Apr/2015 4:38:45 PM
Amaranth, known as �mulaikkerai� in Tamil, is easily available in the market. It comes in red & green colours. Both are good for health. This has the property to cool down the body heat. It is also rich in nutrients.
Amaranth also contains Calcium, protein, Vitamin �C�, �B�, Iron, Sodium, Potassium, Oxalic acid, and other mineral salts.
Benefits:
ďż˝ It gives coolness to the eyes and brightens the eyesight.
ďż˝ It is also an excellent cure for night-blindness.
ďż˝ It acts as a shield for the skin.
ďż˝ People who have excessive body heat or excessive bile generation can take this as a remedy.
ďż˝ Some people suffer from stomatitis (mouth ulcer). Take 5 amaranth leaves, add to 100 ml water and bring to a boil. Switch off when it reduces to 50%. Use this water for gargling. Stomatitis will be cured.
Important point to note: As it provides coolness to the body, it is highly advisable for �Asthma� patients to avoid it!
