What you see above is a clove. It has high medicinal value. A clove can help reduce tooth swelling and also relieve tooth pain. Just chew a bit and keep it on the affected gum area and the area will soon become numb and there will be relief from extreme toothache. Using clove oil is more effective though. When placed on the gum, a drop, on a bit of cotton can give instant relief. Drinking water boiled with a clove is also good for the health but please do not overdo it as it can be a bit too hot. You can add powdered cloves to cakes or biscuit dough and of course masala chai.
Raw jackfruit - These have now become popular as a diabetic-friendly food. The fruit is cut before it becomes ripe and the pieces are separated from the sticky outer skin and then sliced. It is then dried and powdered and added to food or processed to make drinks for diabetic patients as it does not spike blood sugar levels and hence can be consumed without any side effects.
Raw jackfruit can also be used to prepare curries that are filling and tasty. Raw jackfruit powder is now available on websites like Amazon too.
A neem sapling. The neem tree has so many benefits. It is truly a medicinal tree that should not be ignored. It is said that the breeze from a neem tree can cure one of many diseases. People chew leaves and it is believed to reduce blood sugar. The bark of a grown tree is used to chew and it helps remove tooth problems. It is widely used in Ayurveda medicine preparation.
If you can, please grow a neem sapling in your backyard or plant one in a nearby park area or something like that. Read more about this tree if you are interested.
Tulsi or holy basil is a plant that can be found all over the Asian continent. Tulsi is used for worship among Hindus. It is also used as a medicine. Many cough and cold syrups in the market use Tulsi as an ingredient in India. One can also prepare holy basil tea. Boil water with Tulsi leaves and let it cool. Drink the water later on and it will help in reducing respiratory problems and also reduce stress levels.
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