Dr. Pankaj Oudhia ji,
please suggest Traditional Herbal Dishes of Chhattisgarh used during pregnancy.
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Herbal
dishes of Chhattisgarh, India. 311. Dholi Ke Hardi Bhat.
Pankaj Oudhia
Dholi is a local name of Eragrostis tef. It is
a common grassy weed in Chhattisgarh. It is a native to Ethiopia and introduced
as fodder crop in Northern India but later it has escaped from the field and
established as weed in wastelands. The traditional healers have welcomed this
herb and today they are aware of its many medicinal properties and uses. Dholi
Ke Hardi Bhat is a special preparation given to the women in pregnancy
particularly in initial months. To prepare this medicinal preparation, the
grains of Dholi are cooked as rice grains and in combination with Hardi
(Turmeric) it is served. According to the traditional healers, this preparation
gives extra strength to the women and helps in getting free from all troubles
common in initial stages of pregnancy. The use of this preparation is limited
to isolated pockets in Chhattisgarh. As it is not much popular, now it is
becoming a thing of past.
Material
Required: Dholi grains, Hardi (Turmeric), Namak (Salt),
and Cow ghee.
Method
of Preparation: Dholi grains are cooked similarly to Rice
grains. After cooking, cow ghee, Namak and Hardi are added and served hot.
For the
botany, traditional and reported medicinal uses of Eragrostis tef, please read
my previous articles. [Excerpts of the research document.]
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