HEALTH BENEFITS OF SARSPARILLA/NANNAR/called as Sogade Beru in Kannada ]
sarasaparilla (nannari) roots
Also known as
Anantamul
Description
The herb 'Sarasaparilla', better known as 'Nannari' is a wonder herb which would come in handy during summer, with its cooling medicinal property of protecting one from common summer ailments.The syrup made from this herb root is called nannari syrup.Our ancestors used to drink a mixture of extracts from 'Nannari' roots, adding a tint of lime juice and palm sugar (panamkalkandam) to keep them cool during summer. However, the palm sugar was replaced with white sugar, and in course of time, people were drawn towards other attractive alternatives. The exposed part of the root is brown in colour, while the inner part is whitish. The root has an astringent taste and a pleasant odour. The herb is found in foothills and only the roots of the herb are used for extraction. the 'Nannari' extract is prepared from its roots through steam distillation, after which, it is mixed with citric acid, water and sugar, in certain proportions, to constitute the 'Nannari' concentrate or syrup.
How to select
Nannari root is not so readily available in regular grocery stores or supermarkets. They may be bought from health food stores or ayurvedic shops. Nannari concentrate or the syrup is available in all shops.
Culinary Uses
" You can put the root in a pot of water and use that water for drinking purpose.
" The best way of having the nannari is in juice form. About 50ml of nannari syrup is diluted with 145ml of cold water and 5 ml of fresh lime juice, to make 200 ml of delicious sherbet.
" Nannari root juice can be added to jaljeera or soda to make a refreshing fizzy drink.
" The best way of having the nannari is in juice form. About 50ml of nannari syrup is diluted with 145ml of cold water and 5 ml of fresh lime juice, to make 200 ml of delicious sherbet.
" Nannari root juice can be added to jaljeera or soda to make a refreshing fizzy drink.
How to store
Store nannari roots in a plastic wrapped sheet and keep in fridge.
Health benefits
" It is used as a demulcent to relieve body pain, and helps in keeping the body cool.
" Nannari' roots have the medicinal quality of providing relief from constipation, and acidity, while also purifying blood.
" Apart from these, Sarasaparilla is effective for inflammations of liver and spleen, urinary disorders, wheezing, anaemia and rheumatoid arthritis.
" During peak summer, one and all can enjoy the 'nannari' drink early in the morning before breakfast.
" Nannari' roots have the medicinal quality of providing relief from constipation, and acidity, while also purifying blood.
" Apart from these, Sarasaparilla is effective for inflammations of liver and spleen, urinary disorders, wheezing, anaemia and rheumatoid arthritis.
" During peak summer, one and all can enjoy the 'nannari' drink early in the morning before breakfast.
Try Recipes using Sarasaparilla (nannari) Roots
Nannari Sharbat
- M.D.HEGDE MANGALORE
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