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Keerai and its uses

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Greens (keerai as in Tamil) had been part of South Indian cooking for many years. Keerai is good in nutrients. So it is often
recommended by health care advisers for all of us. It is considered an easily digestible food than flowers, vegetables, and
tubers. Though taking greens everyday is a healthy habit, it should not be taken at night. Taking greens at night can lead to
formation of gas in the stomach and other gastric inconveniences.
Care should be taken in selection of greens. Greens with dark black patches should be avoided as they may be contaminated
with heavy metals. Also avoid infected greens.

Pasal ai keerai
This is said to have blood cleansing properties. It strengthens the liver and pacifies pitta. It is a well known remedy for

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diseases related to the urinary system. People with painful or difficult urination can benefit from taking spinach on a regular
basis. There are two types of pasalai keerai used in Tamilnadu. One is kodi pasalai(Climbers) and the other one is tharai
pasalai(which is grown as a herbal plant).

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Sirukeerai (Amaranthus Polygonoides)

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is found to preserve and improve their voice. It also works wonders in the case of mouth ulcers and stomach ulcers. Regular
consumption of this greens also benefits those with hemorrhoids. Skin conditions like scabies and eczema respond well to
consumption of this herb.

Mulai keerai (Amaranth)

This is a tasty green consumed extensively in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Recipes made of this green are very tasty as well as
healthy. It cools and energizes the body. The more mature greens of this family is the thandu keerai. A very good blood

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cleanser, this green is also strengthens the heart. It loosens stools and helps treat painful and difficult urination due to
increase in body heat.

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Pannai keerai has immense medicinal value. Regular consumption of this greens helps ward off ulcerative colitis, stomatitis,
sore throat and similar conditions. This has a sweetish-sour taste and is found to be useful in treating eczema and venereal
diseases. It loosens the stool and helps in easy bowel movement.

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Ponnanganni (Alternanthera Sessilis) is an excellent coolant. It neutralizes excessive acidity in the body. It helps keep away
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This greens action on ulcers is well known. It has been very effective in treating all types of internal ulcers, stomach and
mouth ulcers. Taking this greens twice or thrice a week keeps the body alkaline and takes care of acidosis, which is
considered to be the root cause of all modern diseases.

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This green is an excellent remedy for people suffering from sinus related conditions. Thoothuvalai leaves can be ground to a
fine paste adding a bit of tamarind and salt for taste. This paste is taken with hot rice twice or thrice a week. This green has a
tendency to increase heat in the body and hence should be taken in moderation.

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