This is a classic case of mistaken identity where a plant as versatile and beneficial as this one is considered a weed. The challenge however is that it is prickly, a little difficult to deal with and it has its own ways of bullying other plants. And yes, who needs godfathers ! Do read on... and you might change your mind. This is a powerful herb, a last resort one can turn to when afflicted with difficult to cure diseases. For starters: The devils broom has a way of reversing antibiotic resistance in pathogens - something that seems really magical. It also does help protect from the toxic venoms of insects, reptile bites, scorpion and snake bites. And during natural calamities this plant also comes to ones aid as an alternative food especially during famines: tender leaves can be cooked as spinach and the seeds can be eaten as a substitute to grain. Surprisingly, whilst it helps you survive starvation during a famine, it comes to your aid when you are struggling with unhealthy...
As is obvious from the title of this blog the main ingredients used for making this Juice are Aloe Vera and Amla. To help you identify the herbs correctly I have included both the scientific name and the common names Aloe Vera : Scientific- Aloe barbadensis; Common Names- Marathi-Korfad ; Hindi-Kumari ; Telegu-Klabanda; Tamil-Kartazhai; Malayalam-Kaattu Vazha Amla: Scientific Name- Phyllanthus emblica, English- Indian Gooseberry, Hindi, Marathi- Amla/Aonla, Tamil,Kannada- Nellikai, Telugu-Usirikaya List of Ingredients for making 1 Glass of Juice (300ml): 50 grams of Aloe Vera Gel* 10 ml Amla Juice ( First pass / Concentrate) or 20-40ml of Amla Juice (Second pass ) ** 1 tsp of Lemon Juice ( 1/2 Lemon) - You can skip it if you prefer a mildly sour drink 250 to 300 ml of water 1 tablespoon of Honey ( Or Salt and Ground Pepper to taste) ( Procedure for making Amla Juice and Scooping out Aloe Vera Gel has been outlined in the foot notes) Preparation: Blend together, either by hand or ...