[Latin Name] Rhodiola Rosea

[Plant Source] China

[Specifications] Salidrosides:1%-5%

Rosavin:3% HPLC

[Appearance] Brown fine powder

[Plant Part Used] Root

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is Rhodiola Rosea]

Rhodiola Rosea (also known as Arctic root or golden root) is a member of the family Crassulaceae, a family of plants native to the arctic regions of Eastern Siberia. Rhodiola rosea is widely distributed  in Arctic and mountainous regions throughout Europe and Asia. It grows at altitudes of 11,000 to 18,000 feet above sea level.

There are numerous animal and test tube studies showing that rhodiola has both a stimulating and a sedating effect on the central nervous system; enhance physical endurance; improves thyroid, thymus, and adrenal function; protects the nervous system, heart and liver; and has antioxidant and anticancer properties.

[Function]

1 Enhancing immunity and delaying aging;

2 Resisting radiation and tumor;

3 Regulating nervous system and metabolism, effectively limiting melancholy feeling and mood, and promoting mental status;

4 Protecting cardiovascular, dilating coronary artery,preventing coronary arteriosclerosis and arrhythmia.

Healthy, nutritious, and delicious side dish for rice rotti, chapati and for idli as well is Kootu. This can be prepared in many different ways, this is one of the variety from my mother.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup toor dal
1/2 tsp oil ( for cooking the toor dal)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 to 2 tbsp peanuts/shenga beeja
1/4 cup fresh or frozen peas( or soak 2 tbsp of dried peas)
1/2 cup cut carrot
1/2 cup cut beans
1/2 cup cut potatoes
1/2 cup cut sweet pumpkin(sihikumbala kayi)
For masala:
2 tsp oil(coconut oil is recommended)
3 tsp urad dal
1 tsp chana dal /kadle bele
6 to 8 byadagi red chillies
1 tbsp coriander seeds
15 pepper
small key lime size tamarind(soak it in 1/4 cup water)
3/4 cup grated fresh coconut
1 tbsp salt or salt to taste
15 to 20 curry leaves
1 to 2 tsp jaggery
around 4 to 5 cups water
For seasoning:
1 tsp ghee
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1 byadagi red chilli(broken into few pieces)

Pumpkins, as we all know, are common across different Indian recipes. Cook it in a different way and this pulpy, sweet vegetable can go from being a regular home made ingredient to an absolute culinary delight!! So, keep watching as Seema guides you through the recipe for White Pumpkin!!

Ingredients:
1 white pumpkin, elbow sized
3 large tomatoes, sliced
1 ½ onions, sliced
2 tbsp oil for cooking
2 tbsp fresh cream
Jeera ( cumin seeds )
Green chillies
1 tsp haldi powder ( turmeric powder )
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnishing
½ cup water

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