Nelli (Indian Gooseberry) and Betel Leaf Rasam for Joint Pain Relief

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Ingredients:

  • 10 Indian gooseberries (nelli)
  • 20 betel leaves
  • 1 handful of coriander leaves
  • 1 handful of curry leaves
  • 4 dried red chilies
  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon of long pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Extract the juice from the Indian gooseberries after removing the seeds.
  2. Finely chop the curry leaves, coriander leaves, and betel leaves.
  3. Dry roast dried red chilies, chopped garlic, and slightly crushed long pepper and cumin seeds in a pan until light brown.
  4. Add the chopped curry leaves, betel leaves, coriander leaves, and turmeric powder to the pan and sauté.
  5. Grind the sautéed mixture into a fine paste.
  6. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the ground paste.
  7. Add the Indian gooseberry juice and water to the pan and simmer.
  8. Add salt to taste and remove from heat before it boils.

Benefits:

  • Relieves heel pain and other joint pain.
  • Beneficial for people with high blood pressure and heart disease.
  • Helps prevent bone cancer.

Nelli (Indian Gooseberry) and Betel Leaf Rasam is a traditional Indian remedy believed to alleviate pain in the heels, feet, ankles, joints, and thighs. The combination of these ingredients offers anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, making it a natural remedy for various ailments.

Note: While this remedy has been used traditionally, it’s always advisable to consult a healthcare professional for any health concerns or before making significant changes to your diet or treatment plan.