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.
Kandathippili rasam is often prepared in the households in Tamil Nadu. Long pepper or Piper longum (botanical name) papal (Hindi) is a well-known medicinal herb. In Tamil it is called Kandathippili. It will appear like a small stick. It is a kind of pepper. 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.
