Black Stone Flower

Tamil Name - கல் பாசி - Kal Pasi

Botanical name: Parmotrema perlatum

English Name:   Black Stone Flower

Tamil Name:       Kalpasi, Marapasi

Malayalam Name: Badal Poove, Celeyam, Kalpuvu

Telugu Name: Rathi Puvulu, Kallupachi

Hindi Name: Pathar ka Phool, Dagad Phool

Kannada: Kalahu, Kaluhuva

Black Stone Flower or Dagad Phool is a soft brown and black colored lichen that gives the signature black color to various masalas like Goda Masala/Kala Masala. It has a strong earthy aroma and a very dry, light fluffy texture and feels to it. It is widely used in Chettinad cuisine and to some extent in Hyderabadi and Marathi cuisine. It is an edible lichen flora (a type of fungus), which grows on trees, rocks, and stones. When used in small quantities, it imparts a strong woody aroma and flavor to the preparation. For better results, it should be roasted in a little oil to release its full aroma.

Health Benefits:
1. A good pain reliever, Kalpasi helps heal wounds.
2. It helps treat skin problems and reduces inflammation.
3. It has antibacterial activity and is effective against protozoans.
4. It improves digestion and helps suppress respiratory disorders.
5. It tones up urinary tract and helps maintain body temperature.

Culinary Uses:
1. With its mild aromatic flavor, Kalpasi is used to add aroma to soup preparations and also as a soup thickener.
2. It is often used in meat dishes.
3. Kalpasi is also used as food by many cultures around the world.
4. It is an essential ingredient in Goda masala or Kala Masala.

Side Effects

There are no known side effects with this herb. Seek medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology:

All our herbs are Harvested Organically, dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions ensuring 100% natural herbal powders.

Disclaimer:

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