Benefits of vegetables available in the monsoon

All about monsoon vegetables
Some of the season vegetables found in monsoons include Brinjal, bottle gourd and risge gourd.
a.. Brinjal a.. Brinjal effectively treats enlarged spleen caused due to malaria, a disease which becomes widespread dring monsoon. b.. It has a beneficial impact on people suffering from hypertension, diabetes and cancer. b.. Bottle gourd a.. The cooked vegetable is cooling, diuretic, sedative and anti bilious. It gives a feeling of relaxation after eating it. However, bottle gourd should not be eaten in a raw state as it may prove harmful for stomach and intestines. b.. It is good for people suffering fro blood pressure. c.. Ridge gourd a.. Ridge gourd is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, high in dietary fibre, vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, thiamin, iron, magnesium and manganese. b.. The nutritional value of gourd makes it suitable for maintaining optimum health, weight lose. c.. It has excellent cooling properties. Herbs for rainy seasons The high humidity during the monsoon (rainy season) isver cpnducive to infectious bacteria and viruses that could result in fevers, throat infections, skin infections etc. But there are some herbs and spices easily available in the kitchen to help prevent infections in the body
a.. Indian Lilac (Neem) -- The neem tree decreases the presence of malaria and cholera infections in the immediate vicinity. a.. In malaria, an infusion of neem leaves in water taken daily cures the fever rapidly due to the action (on the infection) in the liver. b.. The leaves applied externally are very beneficial for (infective) skin problems. c.. For many tooth and gum infections, gargling and rinsing the mouth with neem water will greatly improve the oral condition. b.. Basil (Tulsi): The basil plant leaves are like an antidote for many fevers which occur in the rainy season. a.. Tulsi leaves decoction prepared along with powdered cardamom (elaichi) is helpful in bringing down the fever. b.. Sore throat can be prevented by gargling with tulsi leaves water. **Tulsi water comes in handy for respiratory problems. c.. Kidney stones (small) can be treated with regular consumption of tulsi. d.. It is also good to reduce blood cholesterol. e.. A decoction of the leaves given in gout (high uric acid) can yield good results. Besides, it is also beneficial dental problems and worms in the stomach (specially children). c.. Bitter Gourd (Karela): The bitter gourd or karela has excellent medicinal properties and is used as a medicine for diabetes (with good results). a.. Bitter gourd is also called plant insulin as it normalizes the sugar levels. One must take 2-3 karela and juice them and mix it with water and this should be taken twice a day. b.. It is also rich in vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin C. c.. Karela juice is also effective in piles. d.. In the monsoons, karela juice is very good for preventing/treating boils, itching, ringworm, fungal diseases. It is beneficial for liver disorders (specially induced by alcohol). People with respiratory troubles can also benefit from this vegetable. d.. Turmeric (Haldi): Turmeric is a very good antiseptic as it can act both internally (used for worm infestations) and externally for skin infections. For many years, the only antiseptic available in rural India was haldi, so it used for a variety of reasons like: a.. To enhance complexion (used with chandan (sandalwood)). b.. To expel worms in kids and adults. c.. To treat skin infections.