Indications:
- Demulcent – It is soothing, bland and allays inflammation
- Diaphoretic – Promotes perspiration
- Anthelmintic – Destroys worms
- It is a diuretic and a laxative
- Strengthens the stomach
- Alterative – It gradually induces a healthy change
- Stimulant – It stimulates the nervous tissue
- It is specifically used in the treatments of -
- Gout
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Skin diseases
- Cough
- Nervous disorders
- Piles
- Chronic bronchitis
- Muscle wasting
- Amenorrhoea
- Dysentery
- Diarrhea
Balloon vine leaves dosa
Preparation:
Ingredients:
- Balloon vine leaves – 1 bunch
- Wheat flour –1 cup
- Brown rice flour – 1 cup
- Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Asafoetida – 2 pinches
- Rock salt – to taste
Method:
Mix wheat flour and brown rice flour with water to make a batter. Add rock salt, cumin seeds and asafoetida to it and mix well. Separate the balloon vine leaves, wash and chop it. Sauté it with ghee for a few minutes and mix it with the batter.
Spread it on a hot pan to make dosas. It can be taken along with a suitable sauce.
