Horse Gram or (Gahat, Kulath, Kulthi, (Hindi), Kollu (Tamil), Ulavu (Telugu) is less used dal, but with the good source of protein and minerals such as calcium, iron. In fact the dal was used to feed a horse. Horse Gram Rasam is very good for Common cold, cough, body pain and tiredness.
Mudakathan is the well known medicinal herb. Its botanical name is Cardiospermum halicababum (Family Sapindaceae). It is also called Balloon Vine. The seed pods of balloon vine resemble the balloons. Mudakathan Rasam is very good for joint pain, back pain, sprain, strain and swelling.
Neem or Margosa, Azadirachta indica (botanical name) is a well-known medicinal herb from India. In Tamil it is called Vempu. It is known for its bitter taste and has tiny white flowers. It is available in every Siddha Medicine (Nattu Marnthu) shop.
Garlic is a well-known medicinal herb. In Tamil it is called Poondu and Bellulli in Kannada. Garlic (Poondu) rasam is often prepared in the households in Tamil Nadu. It is very good for common cold, sore throat, loss of appetite, indigestion, and flatulence.
Black Pepper rasam is often prepared in the households in Tamil Nadu. It is very good for common cold, sore throat, loss of appetite, indigestion, and flatulence. Sometimes Siddha physicians ask the patient to eat plain rice and Black Pepper rasam alone for lunch and dinner.
