Halim is also known as Garden Cress Seeds.
It is also called...
In Marathi as....... Haleev / Aleev
In Gujarati as........Aseliyo
In Sindhi as...........Airiyo
Halim .....its properties...
1.......Full of Nutrition
2.......High Iron content
3.......Good source of Calcium
4.......Good source of Folic acid
5.......Good content of Vitamin C , A and E
6.......Good contents of Calories and Proteins
Halim is beneficial as......
(1) It regulates Menstrual cycle
(2) It increases Hb count in blood
(3) Works as Laxative
(4) It is good for persons having Iron deficiency
(5) Appetizer
(6) Good for persons suffering from Diarrhoea and Dysentery
(7) Blood purifier
(8) Expectorant
(9) Diuretic
(10) Good in treating Leukorrhea
(11) Good in treating Seminal weakness
HALIM.......some common uses...
1........To prepare Kheer ......Take about half teaspoonful of Halim , add it to a cup of milk , boil the same , add sugar as per taste. If consumed daily...increases Hb count / Iron in the blood.
2....Roast about 50 grams of Halim , powder it , add it to about one kg of Postpartum laddus.
3....Take about 25 grams of Halim , roast it , now add to it 25 grams of Badam (Almond) , 25 grams of Kaju (Cashews) ...grind all...about one tablespoon full of this mixture taken with milk , increases milk production and secretion in lactating mothers.
4....Powder of roasted Halim can be sprinkled on foods to add to its Nutritional value.... as required.
5....A little can be chewed to get relief in Sore Throat.
6....A little can be boiled in required quantity of water and applied lukewarm to the affected area ... in form of poultice to get relief in pain and swelling.
7...Take 10 grams of Halim , 5 grams of Badi sauf , 5 grams of Ajwain , 5 grams Jira , 5 grams of Suva seeds , 10 grams of Methi seeds ....roast all......now mix all these with 5 grams of Kala nimak , 5 grams of Senda nimak...... grind it to fine powder........about 2 to 4 teaspoon full of this powder taken with water at night works as a good Laxative
//........ Not to be taken in excessive quantity...not advisable during pregnancy....
//Consulting your doctor is Advisable before using any of above Ayurvedic treatments or medicines
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