Is Jimbu Good for our Health?
Before jumpmg to health benefits of Jimbu, lets discuss what is jimbu and how
do we identify it?
do we identify it?
What is Jimbu?
Jimbu is a traditional spice commonly used in northern and himalayan Nepal, India from Uttarakhands to Sikkim area.
It belongs to onion family and tastes similar to onion.
It has typical but slightly different flavour and smell than onion hence it is used as taste enhancer in traditional cooking of Nepal and surrounding region.
It is one of the main ingridient and taste enhancer in traditional Thakali dish in Nepal.
Jimbu is also called Faran and its scientific name is Allium hypsistum. Another species A. prezewalskianum is also found in Nepal and surrounding region.
Its used to flavour Daal and Vegetables, and is mostly used in dried form but also in raw green for during the harvesting season.
Upto 95 % of households in Northern Nepal (especially Mustang area) use Jimbu in daily cooking.
Jimbu is also called himalayan aromatic herb or himalayan allium (onion).
It is also known as jamboo/faran in Uttarakhand of India and jhiku-cha in Newari language mostly spoken in Kathmandu valley by Newar people.
Jimbu in English
In English Jimbu is also called Himalayan aromatic herb or Himalayan Allium or Himalayan Onion.
Health Benefits if Jimbu
Though there is n data of proven health benefits os Jimbu, traditionally it has been used also as a hearbal medicine in Nepal and other areas.
The potential health benefits of Jimbu may include following:
- Prevention and treatment of flu
- Improved digestion
- Improved immune system
- Prevention from cold and warin up of body
- Jimbu is also supposed to make skin better and prevent oxidative damage
- It prevents and treats cough and sore throat
- It helps in formation and amintainance of red bloood cells precenting anemia
- It prevents acidity and stomach disorders
- It has Vitamin A and Vitamin C preventing infection and growth of bacteria
- Its antioxidant and cholesterol lowering properties prevent cardivascular illness, hypertension and dyslipidemia
- It gives stamina to keep you active for longer duration
Jimbu Substitute as taste enhancer
Though Jimbu is outstanding spice in Nepal sometimes you may not find is easily.
So, Kasuri methi (कसुरी मेथि) can be used as alternative as jimbu substitute in everyday cooking.
Conclusion
Jimbu is not only a taste enhancer but also good for health. So consumption of tradional spice “jimbu”is good for health and everyone should consume it regularly in moderate amount,
Sometimes it can also be used as medicine if you have cough, cold, stress, abdominal issues or cardiovascular illnesses.
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