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Pandan - Pandanus amaryllifolius
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Pandanus amaryllifolius is a tropical plant in the Pandanus (screwpine) genus, which is commonly known as pandan leaves), and is used widely in Southeast Asian cooking as a flavoring. The characteristic aroma of pandan is caused by the aroma compound 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, which may give white bread, jasmine rice and basmati rice (as well as bread flowers Vallaris glabra) their typical smell. The plant is rare in the wild but is widely cultivated. It is an upright, green plant with fan-shaped sprays of long, narrow, blade-like leaves and woody aerial roots. The plant is sterile, with flowers only growing very rarely, and is propagated by cuttings.
Culinary use
In India and Bangladesh it is called Rampe and ketaki respectively, along with the other variety of pandan there (Pandanus fascicularis), and is used to enhance the flavor of pulao, biryani and sweet coconut rice pudding, payesh if basmati rice is not used. It acts as a cheap substitute for basmati fragrance as one can use normal, non-fragrant rice and with the help of pandan the dish tastes and smells like basmati is used. It is called Ambemohor pat in Marathi; Ramba in Tamil, Biriyanikaitha in Malayalam, pandan wangi in Indonesian, hsun hmway in Burmese, pandan in Tagalog, bai tooey in Thai, rampe in Sinhala, sleuk toi in Khmer, Daun Pandan in Nonya cooking, lá dứa in Vietnamese, 香兰 ("Xiāng lán") in Chinese and बासमतिया पौधा [bɑːsmət̪ɪjɑː pɑʊd̪ʱɑː] "fragrant plant" in Magahi and Bhojpuri due to its fragrance.
The leaves are used either fresh or dried, and are commercially available in frozen form in Asian grocery stores in nations where the plant does not grow. They have a nutty, botanical fragrance that is used as a flavor enhancer in India, Indonesian, Singaporean, Filipino, Malaysian, Thai, Bangladeshi, Vietnamese, Chinese, Sri Lankan, Khmer and Burmese cuisines, especially rice dishes and cakes.
The leaves are sometimes steeped in coconut milk, which is then added to the dish. They may be tied in a bunch and cooked with the food. They may be woven into a basket which is used as a pot for cooking rice. Pandan chicken, (Thai: ไก่อบใบเตย, kai op bai toei), is a dish of chicken parts wrapped in pandan leaves and baked. The leaves are also used as a flavoring for desserts such as pandan cake and sweet beverages. Filipino cuisine uses pandan as a flavoring in buko pandan fruit salad, as well as rice-based pastries and numerous sweet drinks and desserts.
Bottled pandan extract is available in shops, and often contain green food coloring. The leaves also notably have a repellent effect on cockroaches.
Use in traditional medicine
Pandanus amaryllifolius has a number of local medicinal uses. Leaf extracts have been used to reduce fever, relieve indigestion and flatulence and as a cardio-tonic. The oil of the leaf is described as stimulant and antispasmodic and is believed to be effective against headaches, rheumatism, and epilepsy and as a cure for sore throats. Pandanus root is also used by traditional practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine to treat diabetic patients.
News About Pandan
“The Amazing Health Benefits of Pandan Leaf Tea”
- By Dr. Paul Haider (Master Herbalist)
Pandan Leaves or Pandanus amaryllifolius and sometimes called screw pine is a tall grass that grows in Asia and especially in Thailand but also in Vietnam, Bruma, Sri Lanka, Philippines, India and Bangladesh and other countries in the area. Pandan leaves have many culinary uses and healing benefits and have been used for centuries. They are great for getting rid of pain and for detoxing the body and for healing GI spasms… and it works as natural mosquito repellant.
Culinary Uses - Pandan leaves have a wonderful aroma that is used in baking and in lots of culinary dishes around the world. It’s somewhat sweet, and works well in gelatins and pasties with lots of gooey whipped topping. It’s also used in sweet rice, with coconut, chicken dishes and with fish. Try a pandan cake and pandan sweet drink at a local Thai bakery or grocery store. And the juice can be added to vegan gelatin to make a delightful drink called buko pandan.
Taste - Pandan leaves have a nutty and green grassy aroma that’s hard to describe, but it’s delightful.
Contains - Pandan leaves contain isoprene esters, tannins,glycosides, and alkaloids, and richly scented essential oils.
Great for Anxiety and Stress - If a person has anxiety drinking 2 or 3 cups of pandan tea will sooth away their stress.
Great for Pain - Pandan leaves are wonderful for getting rid of pain of all kinds including arthritis, chest pains, earaches, and headaches. Drink a cup of pandan tea as needed for pain.
Gum Pain - Chewing fresh or dried leaves pandan leaves is a great way to sooth away oral discomforts and gum pain.
Natural Mosquito Repellant - Pandan extract in high concentrations can also be used to keep away mosquitos with skin application… and it’s not toxic compared to DEET and other agents which are very toxic.
GI Cramps and Spams - Pandan leaves work wonders for of the GI tract and especially stomach cramps. Drink the tea as needed.
After Childbirth - Pandan leaf tea also works wonders for new mothers right after childbirth, giving them soothing relaxing energy.
Arthritis Liniment - Take pandan leaf tea and add some coconut oil to it and then dab this liniment on arthritic joints for pain.
Lowers Blood Pressure - Take 2 or 3 leaves and boil in 2 cups of water and reduce to one cup — drink this tea every AM and PM to lower blood pressure.
Reduces Fevers - Pandan leaves also help to reduce fevers… drink the tea as needed.
Cancer - Pandan leaf tea can also help to prevent and heal some types of cancer.
Skin Fungus - Take fresh pandan leaves and extract the juice from the leaves and add the juice to a cup of salt water, and drink one cup a day for 3 days.
Detoxing Agent - Pandan leaf tea is also great for detoxing the liver and the body in general.
Mild Laxative for Children - Pandan tea is a mild and safe laxative for children.
Healing Dandruff - Take 4 or 5 dried pandan leaves and crush them into a powder and then add a little water to make a paste and massage into scalp… works wonders.
Heals Sunburns - Adding lots of pandan tea to a bath and soaking for a few minutes soothes away sunburns.
Natural Cockroach Repellant - Taking the tea and spraying it around the house keeps cockroaches away.
Natural Green Food Color - The longer pandan leaves are boiled the darker the green color. The resulting liquid is a natural food coloring that can be used for baking and cooking.
Forms - Pandan leaves can be found fresh, dried, as canned extract, and as frozen gels.
Finding - Pandan leaves can be bought at Thai, Vietnams, Indian, and other East Asian markets. Also if you google “Buy Pandan Leaves” lots of places on-line will come up including Amazon and E-bay. And even the live plants can be ordered on-line.
Making Tea - Take a bunch of pandan leaves and tie them into a knot. Then take a sauce pan and fill with water and bring to a boil, then add the grass and boil for 10 minutes, then simmer for 10 minutes covered. Drink the resulting tea as needed.
No Side Effects - And to this date there are no real side effects.
Pandan leaves are very important to have around the house.
Pandan Leaves for Pain – Try This Herbal Tea!
- By Jennifer Bliss
I’ve been hitting up my local herb store lately and really getting into their bulk section. I like doing this because I can buy as much or as little as I want. Most of the time I buy items in smaller quantities so I have fresher ingredients in my cupboard. Then when I need more, I can go restock. Another plus of bulk buying is that I can try new things without having to buy large quantities. That way, if I’m not that crazy about a new food or herb, it won’t go to waste. Having said that, I recently found out how good pandan leaves are for us, and wanted to incorporate more of them into my life. One of the ways I am upping my pandan is to pair the leaves with lemongrass into a herbal tea and/or tisane. Below you will find a recipe for this tea, but I also wanted to share a bit of information about Pandan Leaves in regard to natural pain relief.
Not only are Pandan Leaves useful for healing wounds and diseases such as smallpox, they’re said to be a good pain reliever for headaches, ear pains, chest pain, arthritis, and fevers, too! Plus, it’s believed to freshen breath and reduce gum and mouth pain by chewing the leaf. And it’s effective in reducing stomach cramps and stomach spasm as well!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 T Dried Pandan Leaves
- 1/2 T Dried Lemongrass
Direction:
- For a HOT beverage: Add 1 C Boiling Water to Dry Leaves and let sit for 10 minutes. Strain. Enjoy.
- For COLD (Raw) Beverage: Cold Brew overnight in glass jar. The next morning strain and enjoy!
Benefits of Lemongrass and Pandan Tea
- (The Natural Healthmarket)
Tea in most every form is considered one of the healthiest and most natural beverages there is. For thousands of years, people have enjoyed a wide variety of teas for both the mental and physical benefits. One type of tea that is gaining in popularity for its meditative and wide array of physical benefits is lemongrass and pandan tea. Many of the benefits of lemongrass and pandan tea are just now beginning to be discovered and verified scientifically. What Is Lemongrass and Pandan Tea?
Lemongrass and pandan tea is made using both the stalks of the lemongrass plant and the leaves of the pandan plant. On their own or when combined, these plants can improve a number of health conditions and help increase the level of wellness for almost everyone. Pandan Leaves
Alone, the pandan plant has been discovered to be a successful means of treating headaches and also fevers. It also has properties that make it a healing plant when used topically. The leaves can be applied to wounds and help with a number of skin problems. Pandan leaves have also been shown to help with arthritis, the debilitating and painful joint condition.
- The Healing Benefits of Lemongrass
Lemongrass alone has been used to treat so many conditions. For those looking for mental relief from stress and anxiety, lemongrass has incredible relaxant properties. It has also been shown to alleviate headaches. Lemongrass has widely reported detoxification properties also.
It helps clear away toxins that have built up in the kidneys and bladder, which helps the body’s system function better overall. Lemongrass also helps with a number of stomach issues and ailments, including cramps and other abdominal pain. Lemongrass tea can help soothe a cough too.
- The Power Is In The Combination
When combined in tea, there are even more benefits of lemongrass and pandan tea. The unique and tasty combination of the lemongrass stalks and pandan leaves make a tea that is loaded with antioxidants. It has also been shown to reduce cholesterol levels. Constipation is also relieved as a benefit of lemongrass and pandan tea. Stress relief is another benefit of the tea. The tea, like many other herbal and natural teas, induces a feeling of relaxation. How To Drink Herbal Tea
While lemongrass and pandan tea has a unique and calming taste on its own, some people like to add a little sweetness to the cup. It is not uncommon to add vanilla, sugar, or honey to a cup of hot lemongrass and pandan tea. Some also add ginger for a different and alluring taste. Increased Popularity Of Herbal Tea
The benefits of lemongrass and pandan tea are being explored more and more as people gravitate towards natural ways to treat ailments, conditions, and other common health issues. Tea in almost any form is a healthy alternative to chemical medications or new and trendy quick fixes that aren’t rooted in any natural base. The best way to see if the benefits of lemongrass and pandan tea can help with any mental or physical issues is to try it on a regular basis.
References
- Wikipedia [1]