Aththi vithai / Cluster Fig Powder

Aththi vithai / Cluster Fig Powder - 50 gm

Botanical Name : Ficus Racemosa English Name : Cluster Fig Tamil Name : Aththi vithai Hindi Name : Goolar Malayalam Name : Atti vittuvitam Telugu Name : Paidi

About :
Goolar is an attractive fig tree witha crooked trumk and a spreading crown. Unlike the banyan, it has no aerial roots. The most distinctive aspect of this tree is the red, furry figs in short clusters, which grow directly out of the trunk of the tree. Those looking for the flower of goolar should know that the fig is actually a compartment carrying hundreds of flowers. One might wonder how these flowers enclosed in a ball are pollinated. The flowers are pollinated by very small wasps that crawl through the opening in search of a suitable place to reproduce (lay eggs) Without this pollinator service fig trees cannot reproduce by seed. In turn, the flowers provide a safe haven and nourishment for the next generation of wasps. Goolar is a tree commonly found in cities and towns. It has evergreen leaves, if it is close to a water source. Otherwise it sheds its leaves in january. Figs have been traditionally used by children to play. Thin sticks can be joined by inserting them in goolar figs to make interesting shapes.

Benefits :
Diabetes: Since figs are high in potassium, they help reduce insulin. Daily, consume fig seeds with one teaspoon of honey to control diabetes. Try doing this for a week to see good results. Digestion and Gastric problems:Its very good remedy for cure constipation.

How to Consume :
Morning - Mix 5 gms of powder in 100 ml water, Boil the content for few minutes. once the water gets warm, filter the content and drink it before food. Repeat the same for Evening Dosage after dinner. to treats Excessive Urination, Take 1-2 gm of this powder with cow?s milk twice a day.