Koova podi, Kua, Ararut kizhangu / Indian Arrow Root Powder
Indian Arrowroot is attractive ginger with stout underground rhizomes which lie dormant in winters. In early spring the flowers are produced before the leaves. This species is found in the Eastern Himalayas and inhabits bright open hillsides and woods.
Botanical Name : Curcuma Angustifolia
English Name : Indian Arrow Root
Tamil Name : கோவ பொடி , அரருட்கிளங்கு , அரருட்-கிழங்கு / Koova podi, Ararutkilangu, Kua, Ararut-kizhangu
Hindi Name : तिखुर / Tikhur
Malayalam Name : കൂവ , കുവ -കിഴന്ന / Koova, Kuva-kizhanna
Telugu Name : ఆరారుట -గడ్డలు / Ararut-gaddalu
About Koova podi ( Indian Arrow Root ):-
Indian Arrowroot is attractive ginger with stout underground rhizomes which lie dormant in winters. In early spring the flowers are produced before the leaves. Very colorful bracts make this a showy species. The shape and color of the bracts are very variable. The inflorescence lasts in full bloom on the plants for about three weeks and more. Good for cut flower use with a vase life of 10 days and more for fresh-cut blooms. Leaves grow to about 2ft tall and die down in autumn. This species is found in the Eastern Himalayas and inhabits bright open hillsides and woods. In Manipur, pagodas made using these flowers, are considered a delicacy.
Internal Benefits of Koova podi (Indian Arrow Root):-
- In some parts of India Indian Arrow Root (Curcuma Angustifolia/East Indian arrowroot) is used as weaning food for babies. The starch which is obtained from the rhizomes is given to babies three-four times a day after boiling in water or milk. This preparation is given as a traditional food for babies. Sometimes it is used as a replacement for mother’s milk.
- The starch has a cooling effect on the body. It gives relief in irritation and inflammation. It is given to heal peptic ulcers and in the treatment of dysentery. It is also used as a tonic and nutritious food in weakness, chronic diseases, jaundice, and excessive thirst.
- It is nutritive and is used as an agreeable, non-irritating diet in certain chronic diseases, during convalescence from fevers, in irritations of the alimentary canal, pulmonary organs, or of the urinary apparatus.
External Benefits of Koova podi ( Indian Arrow Root ):
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How to Consume Koova podi ( Indian Arrow Root ) Internally:-
Morning - Mix 5 gms of powder in 100 ml water, Boil the content for a few minutes. once the water gets warm, filter the content and drink it before food. Repeat the same for Evening Dosage after dinner.
How to Apply Koova podi ( Indian Arrow Root ) Externally:-
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Procurement & Agriculture Method:
90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature, the remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.
Disclaimer:
The Consumption details and benefits listed out on our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Anyhow you are requested to consult your doctor before use.
கூவ பொடி/ கோவ பொடி மருத்துவ பயன்கள்:
- உடல் சூடு தணிக்கும்
- வெள்ளைப்படுதல் நோய் குணமாகும்
- உணவுக்குழாய் மற்றும் நுரையீரல் பாதிப்புகள் சீராகும்.
- மஞ்சள் காமாலை
- பாலூட்டும் குழந்தைகளுக்கு உணவாக பயன்படுகிறது.
