Nannari sarbath

It is a non alcoholic herbal drink we can enjoy drinking during summer seasons.

Nannari sarbath is also called sarvath or sarsaparilla sherbet.

Sarsaparilla is a medicinal herb. `Nannari' is Indian Sarsaparilla’s name in Tamil. The Hindi name for it is Anantamool literally means endless root. It is Narunenti in Malayalam, Suganda pala in Telugu.

Botanical name: Hemidesmus indicus

Family: Asclepiadaceae

It is a natural coolant. It is effective in healing diseases. It rejuvenates body. Sarsaparilla is said to be effective for inflammation of liver and spleen, urinary disorders, wheezing, anaemia and rheumatoid arthritis.

During the summer season, its root is immersed in potable water.

Simple method:

• Take three tablespoon of Nannary syrup (available in bottles in markets) in a large glass tumbler.

• Add two tsp of lemon juice.

• Add ice cold water, stir and serve.

Green Tea

Drinking green tea:

• Lowers total cholesterol level, improves the ratio of good cholesterol (HDL) to bad cholesterol (LDL)
• Reduces the risk of cancer
• Inhibits cancer growth
• Inhibits HIV
• Reduces rheumatoid arthritis
• Reduces cardiovascular disease
• Reduces infection
• Helps prevent tooth decay
  
  

Green tea is to be prepared for drinking without over brewing. There are many varieties of green tea. The brewing varies accordingly.

General method of preparation:

• Take 1 or 2 tsp of green tea.
• Add 200 ml of hot water (not boiling water).
• Wait for about 3 minutes.
• Filter and drink.

If brewing tea using tea bag:

• Take a glass tumbler.
• Put the tea bag.
• Add hot water.
• Wait for 3 minutes.
• Discard the tea bag.
• Drink the green tea.