[Latin Name] Hypericum perforatum

[Plant Source] From China

[Appearance] Brown fine powder

[Specifications] 0.3% Hypericin

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is St. John's wort]

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) has a history of use as a medicine dating back to ancient Greece, where it was used for a range of illnesses, including various nervous disorders. St. John’s wort also has antibacterial, antioxidant, and antiviral properties. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it has been applied to the skin to help heal wounds and burns. St. John’s wort is one of the most commonly purchased herbal products in the United States.

In recent years, St. John’s wort has been studied extensively as a treatment for depression. Most studies show that St. John’s wort may help treat mild-to-moderate depression, and has fewer side effects than most other prescription antidepressants.

[Functions]

1. Anti-depressive and sedative properties;

2. Effective remedy for the nervous system, relaxing tension, and anxiety and lifting the spirits;

3. Anti-inflammatory

4. Improve capillary circulation

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Pumpkin Vendhaya Kulambu
INGREDIENTS
Yellow Pumpkin (Diced) – 200 gms
Onion (Diced) – 1
Tomato (Diced) – 1
Garlic – 5 Flakes
Fenugreek – 2 Tsps
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 Tsp
Thuar Dhal Cooked – 2 1/2 Tblsp
Tamarind Paste – 1 Tsp
Salt – As Required
Red Chillies – 2
Green Chillies – 1
Sesame Oil – 1 Tsp
Mustard Seeds – 1/4 Tsp
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 Tsp
Curry Leaves – 1 Spring
Asafoetida – 2 Pinches

METHOD
1. Dice pumpkin. Cook in diluted tamarind extract.
2. Cook thuar dhal in pressure cooker with turmeric powder in a container.
3. Place another container on top and keep fenugreek, garlic, red and green chillies, onion, tomato and enough water. Cook for 4 whistles.
4. Mash fenugreek along with cooked onion, tomato using a pestle.
5. Add to cooked pumpkin along with salt, mashed thuar dhal.
6. Boil till thick. Heat sesame oil, add seasonings, allow to sprinkle and pour over Kulambu. Serve with cooked rice.