Hello Mr.Trivedi
I read your Hing saga and could really understand how you would have felt.
Also understand your interest in cooking.
The flavour in your writing matched the hing. :lol:
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Hello Mr.Trivedi
I read your Hing saga and could really understand how you would have felt.
Also understand your interest in cooking.
The flavour in your writing matched the hing. :lol:
Hemant-ji, heres an article that may be of interest to you. :lol:
Quote:
Asafoetida could fight swine flu, say Chinese scientists
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/n...ow/4996180.cms
Kounteya Sinha, TNN 11 September 2009
NEW DELHI: India and China seem to be competing to find an effective natural source for antivirals that could combat the H1N1 influenza virus.
While India recently found trees in the Western Ghats whose leaves produced large quantities of shikimic acid -- the most important ingredient of Tamilfu, the antiviral of choice against H1N1 -- China has stumbled upon the antiviral properties of asafoetida, whose roots contain a compound that killed the H1N1 swine flu virus in the lab.
The asafoetida plant, called heeng in India, grows throughout Iran, Afghanistan and mainland China and is commonly known as Dung of the Devil due to its pungent smell.
According to Chinese researchers, the plant was used in China against the influenza virus during the great 1918 Spanish flu epidemic. But until now, no one had confirmed that asafoetida had natural antiviral properties.
The researchers said that in their laboratory experiments, a group of chemicals in the plant's extracts appeared to have a stronger potency against H1N1 flu than a prescription antiviral medication already in use against the flu.
They said these compounds may serve as promising lead components for new drug development against influenza A (H1N1) viral infection.
Fully grown, the plant can often reach six feet in height. The main use of asafoetida is from the collection of its gum. All plants which are over four years old produce a gum in its roots.
Ancient Romans preferred asafoetida as a flavoring agent above all other herbs.
India's ayurveda system recommends asafoetida for the treatment of colic as it stimulates the mucous membranes in the body. It is also used in the treatment of high cholesterol and irritable bowel syndrome. Many herbalists also consider asafoetida as an effective remedy for the treatment of internal worms and to treat different kinds of intestinal parasites.
Meanwhile, India is undertaking industrial trials of the leaves found from the Western Ghats with shikimic acid in them. Scientists from Bangalore had found at least seven plant species that yielded shikimic acid from the Western Ghat forests.
Presently, the majority of the acid's global availability is met by China because it is extracted from the fruits of the Chinese star anise tree, that contains up to 5% of the acid.
Wow, Hemant Trivedi! Believe me, my heart too missed many beats as I read through your very interesting '(mis)adventure'! What a vivid narration! I could visualise the entire scenario with utmost clarity. Such dedication to your passion/hobby and pious adherence to its intricacies are what make you an ace cook endearing to us! AND I admired your writing skills in describing the sequence of events that resembled an edge-of-the seat thriller!!! At last all is well that ends well! Wish you happy, fragrant cooking and free burping!!! :lol:
சுதா மா,Quote:
Originally Posted by sudha india
மிட்க நன்றி
PP Madam,Quote:
Originally Posted by pavalamani pragasam
You are my inspiration. I write to enjoy myself and spread my feelings all around like you.
I have been composing a lot of poetry in English and have got them published on other communitie . But since they are of sensitive nature, I am desisting from publishing here in FH.
Thanks for your kind words.
Hemant Trivedi
NOV,
Thanks for the info. I can, now rest easy as H1N1 will think twice before attacking this old rascal. :lol: :lol:
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: Hemanth ji.......the hing episode, (I was literally imagining the autopsy by Customs on preicious hing & at the same time could feel for you too)......i am so happy that u got the hing back.......:-)
'sensitive'? Curiosity kills me!!! Also a feeling of trepidation! I recall the 'dog' episodes!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hemant Trivedi
[quote=pavalamani pragasam][quote="Hemant Trivedi
'sensitive'? Curiosity kills me!!! Also a feeling of trepidation! I recall the 'dog' episodes![/quote]
pp madam,
They are 'STABS OF STARK REALITY' which many here may not like. But believe me, they are worth reading and discussing among your literary circle of friends interested in contemporary poetry.
Hemant Trivedi
'your literary circle of friends interested in contemporary poetry' ??? Do I have one?
:roll: :(
Sorry for digressing in your cookery thread!