Herbal dishes of Chhattisgarh, India.  99.  Kamraj Ladu.

According to the traditional healers of Chhattisgarh, Kamraj (Glassogyne pinnatifida) is a rare herb in the state.  As it is clear from its name Kamraj (Kam-Sex, Raj-King) is a herb used as sex tonic.  Kamraj Ladu is a sweet dish prepared by using Kamraj in combination with other potential herbs.  These herbs are Safed Musli (Chlorophytum tuberosum), Kali Musli (Curculigo ordhiodes).  Kevatch (Mucuna pruriens), Vanslochan (Collected from Bamboo herb), Gokhru (Tribulus terrestris), Bariyara (Sida acuta), Semar Musli (Bombax ceiba) etc. All herbs are mixed in equal proportions.  When I asked the healers, that as all ingredients are added in equal proportion then why it is named on the basis of Kamraj herb.  They replied that this dish is named on the basis of its properties, not on the basis of Kamraj herb.  The healers prepare it specially for the newly wed couples.  The senior natives of Chhattisgarh are also aware of this preparation.  In reference literatures, related to different systems of medicine in India specially in Ayurveda, I have found the description of this preparation but the combination mentioned in reference literatures is based on Himalayan herbs.  The traditional healers of Chhattisgarh use only indigenous herbs.

Material Required : All the above mentioned ingredients, Ghee, Babool Gond (Gum Arabic) and Shakkar (Sugar).

Method of Preparation : All ingredients are crushed into powder and mixed in equal proportion.  After mixing, Babool Gond is added.  The mixture is roasted well in Ghee.  Sugar syrup is prepared and the mixture is mixed in it.  The combination is given a shape of Laddu (round shape) and stored for future use.  As medicine, the healers recommend two Laddus twice a day, to both female and male natives.  It is consumed in winter season.