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Fresh Leaves of Lemongrass May Be Used In Spiced Indian Tea

Lemongrass Stalks Are Used in Southeast Asian Cooking

Dot’s Thot: I always thought that citronella candles were made from lemon oil.

The  article below made me look it up and now I know I was mistaken.  For another description of citronella, check out http://tinyurl.com/q2hnb5.

I thought I would post the information, because I had not personally read about this before.  My engagement with lemongrass has only been with the herb, not the oil.

I add the leaves (green part) to my Indian Spicy Tea when I have it on hand.  I do enjoy Thai dishes flavored with lemongrass, although I have not cooked with it myself..  Finding uses for foodstuff, other than for the sheer enjoyment of eating and drinking is satisfying to my curiosity.  Hope you think so too. Aloha, Dot

Lemongrass Oil – Is it Part of an Effective Toenail Fungus Remedy?
By Kevin Frank

Who would have thought lemongrass is an efficient toenail fungus remedy ingredient. When I think of lemongrass, I usually associate it with Thai’s hot and sour fish soup. It is a staple in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine. Lemongrass in its oil form is used in herbal and homeopathic remedies.

In ancient Ayurvedic medicine, it is utilized to relieve cold, cough and fever, and as a preservative, preserving ancient scriptures from molds and other fungus. In Brazil , it is used to relieve stomach pains, diarrhea and nervous ailments. Lemongrass is commonly used as an insect repellent, citronella. There are several studies as to where lemongrass oil is best applied. In a study conducted by the University of Wisconsin, lemongrass oil has positive effect in lowering cholesterol.

Recently it is has been included in a toenail fungus remedy, lemongrass oil’s antimicrobial qualities have been clinically tested to be effective against numerous types of bacteria strains and fungi. The unique characteristic of this essential oil is its ability penetrate and inject natural fluids and it still keeps toenails dry and protects it from unwanted moisture. There are no known long term adverse effects in using the essential oil.

For these reasons many people have begun turning to homeopathic solutions when treating ailments instead of dangerous prescription drugs. When searching for an effective toenail fungus remedy, look for a remedy that has lemongrass oil as an ingredient. Together with other essential oils, lemongrass makes a potent antifungal treatment that also preserves the nail from crumbling and further deterioration.

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Dot’s Thot: Like a lot of foodies and as an amateur cook, I am fascinated by the range and color of  spice recipes and spice ingredients.  After  fresh produce, I think my next area of interest is that of seasonings.  Spices intrigue me — I often wonder — who took the first bite — who figured out that those ingredients were edible, not poisonous, never mind how fragrant or tempting.  It must have been some ancient foodie, no doubt..

History, Present and Benefits of Indian Spices
By Sekhar Kodaipati

For centuries south Asian region has been rich. Rich with it’s spices and food recipes. For years, the region lured various different crusaders to invade the region over centuries. Beginning from the 14th century, the moghuls invaded and ruled, what is today the Indian subcontinent, for over three centuries. And then came the marvelous voyages of Christopher Columbus taking upon the arduous long voyage and Vasco De Gama of Portugal, all because of the lure of rich and vast variety of spices in the sub-continent.

Vast fortunes have been made and squandered, powerful rulers seduced, ailments cured and nations have been discovered. All in the name of spices. Spices have always cast a spell on our imaginations. Spices flatter our senses; our sight with their vibrant colors, our smell with their enticing fragrances and our taste with their distinct unique flavors.

Today, India is one of the largest exporting nation of spices in the world. Vast variety of spices grow due to natural conditions available in various parts of India. The major western, south-west, south and south-east is tropical in weather conditions, north-west, north are dry with less humidity and north-east and east have predominantly high-rainy seasons.

Due to the abundance in availability of spices in India, Indian food is never bland. Most of the recipies originating from the Indian sub-continent contains spices in the list of ingredients. Spices in Indian food are not heavy and although Indian food is not bland, most Indian dishes are delicately spiced to enhance the flavor of the main cooking ingredient. Curry powder sitting on the grocers shelf may be like saw dust when one compares it to the fine spices roasted, combined and dry ground or wet ground in the traditional Indian traditions. Today one of the most famous entrée in the west consists of curry – a blend created mixing various different ground spices in right proportions with the water. However there are many delicacies in Indian recipes due to the inclusion of variety of spices.

Fresh ground spices are the order of the day in an Indian home and will be chosen according to the nature of the dish, season, individual and family. Some of the common Indian spices available are red chili pepper, turmeric, black pepper, nutmegs, cloves and many more.

Other then the usage of spices in culinary, they are also used as medicine. Ancient Ayurvedic texts prescribe the herbs and spices for curative and therapeutic functions. Ayurvedic scripts dating back to 3000 years, list the preventive and curative properties of various spices. Looking at curative properties of some of the spices – Ginger prevents dyspepsia, garlic reduces cholesterol and hypertension and fenugreek is a good resistance builder and with pepper often serve as antihistamines, turmeric is used for stomach ulcers and for glow of the skin.

Spices have been used to make the food last longer in the days when refrigeration was absent. And even today in some remote parts of India where electricity is not available, spices are used in food for preservation.

In India the western after dinner mint is substituted by the fragrant spices such as fennel, cardamom or cloves. Effective mouth fresheners, they aid digestion, prevent heartburn and curb nausea. Others such as asafoetida and ginger root, have been known to counteract flatulence and colic, and are added to lentils, a must with every Indian meal.

Learn more about Indian Spices and Indian Recipes at http://www.spicesandrecipes.com Sekhar Kodaipati is known for performing detailed research and his ability to compose eloquent articles.

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