Ramacham

Ramacham plant image from my relative's home.
Still I remember lines of an ad of Radhas soap
'Ramacha vishari panineeril mukki aromal veeshum thanuppano
Kasthoori manjal purattum pularkala kanyake ninte thuduppano'
Roots of this herb have cooling effect. Its used as a cooling agent. Its used as a scrub for bathing and its oil is insect repellant.
During summer cooling agents gain more attraction. Today I read a neat post about Ramacham from 'Green crusader'. She had listed more uses of this cool herb. I am very happy to mention this link because any small effort to 'Go green' is for the next generation. We have to do some things for our children is it right?
Sudha's post on Usages of Ramacham

Some plants common in Kerala

Chembu

These pictures are from my sister in law's home at Kattappana. Chena stored for planting in the next year . Cow dung and compost are the main manure for this tuber.

Chena known as elephant foot yam is the most popular tuber vegetable of Kerala.

Chena leaves-'chenathandum cherupayarum' (Elephant yam). Most of the homes have a few chena plants which will meet their needs. Chena mezhukkupuratti(chena upperi), chena thoran, chena cherupayar kari, chena erissery and chena masala are the most common dishes made by this tasty vegetable. In Ayurveda chena can be used with any medicines. Chena is rich with fiber. Its easy to digest and nutritious too.

Leaves of Tapiocca(Kappa). Kappa is a delicious food rich with starch. Dishes made by Kappa are mouth watering. Kappa puzhukku, Kappa Chenda muriyan, Kappa upperi, Kappa pappadam, Kappa parippuvada, Kappa uppumavu and Kappa Masala are some of them. Kappa is my favourite food too. Children also like its taste.

Omana thingal kidavo.... the famous lullaby of Kerala for your little one....

Kochi, the queen of Arabian Sea is expanding as a Metro, your children have a lot to enjoy in this wonderful city, have a ride with them through these places and have a memorable summer vacation. Children's hub in Ernakulam.

Today's tip: Ramacham can be used as a scrub in your bath, it assures a mild fragrance around you for the whole day....

Shots from my chitta's veg garden

Muringa Ila-(Leaves of Drum Stick)
Vazhuthana (Kathrikka)-Brinjal
Ramacham -Herbal plant of Kerala. Its roots have cooling effect. It prevents dryness of skin and burning sensation in hot summer days. Ramacham roots can be put in water which will become cool and its a healthy drink too. Ramacham is used in making herbal soaps and beds.
Pacha mulaku -Chilli

Poombatte....some nursery rhymes..