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* Veena Achar had asked about the availability of avarampoo. T. Meenakshisundaram says that it is available as dried flowers and in powder form in all the nattu marundhu shops. You can get it at Dabba Chetti Kadai, in Mylapore.

Avarampoo has the following health benefits.

It is an anti-diabetic.

It helps to reduce weight.

It is an anti-arthritic and helps to reduce body pain.

Traditionally it is used for kidney problems.

It helps to control body odour.

Avarai poothirukka savarai kanbadhundo — a Tamil proverb that tells the importance of this kayakalpha herb.

For all other natural herbal powders, contact T. Meenakshisundaram B.P.T, Consultant in physiotherapy, acupuncture and medicinal plants, Kumaran Speciality Hospital, 46, First Avenue (100 feet road), Ashok Nagar,Chennai - 83, ph: 98401 57736, e-mail: chennaihealthcare@ yahoo.co.in

Dial 32511133 or mail us at Good Food Line, Metro Plus, The Hindu, Kasturi

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