Decoration
of rind is given for rheumatism and bowl complaints. A resign is
also produced with purgative properties.
Kuda-puli is a small sour fruit and is highly praised in
Ayurveda and folk medicine for its excellent anti-colic action.
For any problems related to colon, the large
intestine, this is a great medicine. It is also a powerful
anti-spasmodic, preventing spasms in intestines. This is also
good for inflammatory bowel diseases. This is often used
in the states of Kerala and Andhra Pradesh in India. Available
in Indian stores. Use this daily for at least 41 days in the
form of soup or chutney. It is extremely sour so use coconut or
almonds to lessen the sourness. The picture below is the dried
form of kuda-puli.
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Malayalam : Kudam-puli ,
Gambooge: Brindleberry, Malabar Tamarind
Will be available in Indian stores where kerala foods are sold. A
google search will give you places to buy this herb. This is
used as a spice (giving sour taste) for fish curry and making
rasam (lentil soup).
Kudampuli is a dark greenish-brown colour fruit rind familiar to
almost all Keralites. It is mainly used in Fish curries to
provide sour taste to the curry.
This is the fruit of Gambooge tree and the fruit is the size of
a large tomato. It is pale yellowish in color. It has a gummy
seed inside which tastes sweet and sour.
Kudampuli is achieved by continuously drying
the fruit of Gambooge tree. As explained earlier the seed is
thrown out and the rind is dried in the sun. It takes several
sunny days to finally achieve what is called Kudampuli.
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