Green Grass Juice
- 10
- February
- 2009
Arugham Pul Juice:
Herbal Concoction. Arugham Pul Ras. Arugam Pul Kashayam. Dhoob Ki Kashaya. Wild Bermuda Grass Juice.
Bermuda grass, Botanical name of this grass is Cynodon dactylon. We call it as ‘Arugham Pul’ in Tamil, they call it as ‘Durva’ in Sanskrit & ‘Dhoob’ in Hindi.
Before going into detailing about this particular grass…let me first explain a bit about Chlorophyll(the green pigment of a leafy vegetable)! The molecular structure of these chlorophyll pigment’s are much similar to our haemoglobin pigment(the red pigment found in our blood). The function of both these pigments are more or less same too(transporting oxygen is their primary function). Surprisingly both of the pigments are composed of 4 elements Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen…organised around single Iron atom.(A German Chemist, Dr. Richard Willstatter determined that the two molecules closely resemble each other in the Year 1913).
Medicinal Uses: ‘Ayurveda’, Traditional Indian Pharmacopoeia, states that this grass can be used in the treatment of Asthma, Bronchitis, piles, tumours, enlarged spleen and liver disorders! Another Great Traditional ‘Unani system of Medicine’ states, it is a tonic for brain and heart! According to the folk’s remedy…they crush this grass and apply it on their minor cuts! And it can be used for any general inflammation! Regular intake of this juice has several healing properties…like it reduces body heat, relieves impurities, lowers one’s blood glucose level! From my Genetic point of view…it has lot more antioxidants, in fact! So…the antioxidants, prevents the free radical damage & reduces oxidation and thereby DNA degeneration (Less the DNA degeneration…the less we age, both physically and physiologically)!
We generally don’t appreciate things that we get for free, right! Off lately, even among youngsters, knowing logic behind the traditional recipes is growing, that good!
Taste: The grass has a sweet taste. And it is an excellent body coolant. I could relate this drink with modern green tea so much!
Caution: Be sure that you pick the right species(grass). Use only native Indian species that grows in wild(it usually creeps on side wards). Never attempt to try with your Bermuda grass…from the lawn (although same species, its hybrid – has modified genes)! Also never overdo with the greens. Any greens have this blood thinning property…it may not be advisable to people who have condition like Blood pressure.
I can’t believe that I am posting a drink…made out of Grass!!! Some of you might think I am paranoid or something!:( Bermuda grass juice!!! Sounds so weird, but can’t help it…it has lots of goodness!!! Hindus consider it as a holy Grass and include it in their pooja ceremony! Maybe it is a way of life…to protect the species from the verge of extinction!! But never seen anyone making any culinary attempt!! The street vendors used to sell this ‘Arugham Pul Juice’ at the Marina beach, Chennai…although never cared to try, back then. All old people from the walking club used to drink it with great passion!
Ingredients:
Bermuda Grass(native Indian species that grows in wild & not from your lawn)
Honey
Filtered water.
Method:
Trim the grass 1″ above from the roots. Wash and clean them.
Now boil them in 1-2 cups of filtered water. Maybe for couple of minutes. Then filter the same.
Add honey to it. Serve warm early in the morning(preferably empty stomach & after work outs).
Something new to me. Looks gr8.
Thats a very healthy juice Malar…i heard abt. arugham pul juice but never got a chance to try it….Where do we get the grass?
Hi malar due to busy in my work i missed lot of your recepies. now iam going through it. Arugham Pul juice looks delicious.but i have not tasted it. asusal i loved your presentation.
Such a healthy post malar! My grandmom takes this juice once in a while for her diabetes. I am reminded of Marina beach, the morning walkers and the arugampul stalls now.
Even I have never attempted to try the juice..But after seeing yours, wanna to make an attempt sometime..
Hey Malar Gandhi,
Your blog looks great! I will definetely try the Green Grass juice and your Kashmiri Chai. I am a biologist too and am able to relate very well to the nutritional properties that you mention. Keep up the good work!
Even I couldnt believe about the juice first…but to tell you,its easy to understand the divinity behind the drink..Malar,this is love at first sight for me..thanks for the precious drink..In fact,we expect something special from you Malar…(and this is a total comfort drink i feel)
Gr8.. We too do take green grass mixed juice(ofcourse readymade ones), is this one the same???
Quite thoughtful of you to make such a healthy drink.., Really we mostly don’t appreciate the things that r free…
Oh yes! I heard that in California, they serve grass juice to health conscious people and it looked so green like moss juice! Your’s looks like apple juice, great color!
i have tasted this in India..But it was a thick consistency..dont remember the name but he showed the same grass..good for health..yours looks very clear and easy to drink this..
what a healthy grass juice
Looks gr8! Healthy one.. Btw, where do we get them?
You are all set with some healthy drinks Malar..quite new to me..:)
I ve seen elder drinking this juice but never dare to taste it. Good one!
Id love to try this, where did you get the arugam pul?
hey thats new to read abt…whr do u get to buy that in India?
Arugampul juice is good for health, but heard all say it will be bitter.. So not tried at all. wil try out now..!!
good anti-oxydant, thus anti-aging property, important thing that I retained!!!
now, going in search of this Arugam Pullu!!!!
Hi Malar
I should be used by now to deal with your knowledge but you always surprise me.
Great post x
unique and how it will taste like?looks healthy
Much useful post dear. Love that glass of arugam pul charu.
DO you get arugam pul there!! Kewl!
hi,
first time to ur blog..very nice & interesting….iam new to blogging do visit my blog when u can..
wonderful information..in India it is considered pure n healthy….this grass , called durva in hindi is a favorite of Ganesha..
wonderful information..in India it is considered pure n healthy….this grass , called durva in hindi is a favorite of Ganesha..
I have been taking strong BP pills for 25 years. When I was in India, I totally eliminated pills by drinking Arugampul juice every morning. Unfortunately, I don’t know where to obtain it now in the USA.
Method – Clean and beat in a juicer a big handful of fresh Arugampul with water. Filter and drink raw on empty stomach. For me, it brought down my BP by at least 10 points for the entire 5 years I was taking it. NO side effects. Now, when I go India on vacation, I try the same thing…and it still works at age 50! I stop my high-dose medication for the duration of my stay!
heh. am a microbiologists and would deeply appreciate if u can tell me a place in mumbai where i can find the bermuda grass. i need the full plant right from its roots.
please help.
Hello Malar,
Loved your website Today I went to temple there i asked the priest to give me some arugumpul he gave some dried ones which was on Gods idol, later when i came out to wear my shoes i saw them growing in a small pot, i just took a small twig with little roots in it.
Now my doubt is that the fresh leaves look much smaller than the dried ones.Is it right?, Do you have a photo of the real arumgam pul plant used for making drink. Please reply and help.
I live in England.
Thanks a lot.
Dear Annie,
Thanks for your lovely compliments.
Good to know that…you got some dried Arugham pul’. Hmmm, but its good to use the fresh ones…they have more nutrients. I never used dried grass, so far.
As the leaves are tender(fresh) they are very thin. And as they mature and dry…it tends to get bigger.
I don’t have the picture of the whole grass in wild, right now with me…but I could help you with details. It is called ‘Bermuda grass’ in common English…but ask and look for the wild breed (as even the lawn grass is also bermuda but they are genetically engineered ones)!! Look out for this grass in nurseries/green houses. Even in the Universities…they have them in Botany department, or the best thing is ‘google images’:)
Hope this helps you:)
Herbal Arugampul Juice Health Benefits
Hi Malar,
Good info as you have said we have neglected our age old knowledge that we dont know that these simple things are very good and infact I dont know how to recognise arugam pul in the wild will you please give the pointers regarding this please…
vj