Dry or dull eyes
The aggravation of Kapha dosha causes dull eyes, while an increase of Vata leads to dryness.
Remedies
Use a few drops of honey, ghee or sesame oil in the eyes.
Boil 1/2 teaspoon of fennel seeds in 1 cup of water until it has reduced to half. Cool and use as eye drops.
Wash the feet in warm water and massage with oil.
Tense or blood shot eyes
Aggravation of Pitta dosha due to stress, smoke or pollution leads to red sore eyes. Fatigue and insufficient or irregular sleep also causes tense or blood shot eyes.
Remedies
Put 3 drops of rose water in the eyes.
Soak a cotton pad in rose water, milk or aloe vera juice and apply to closed eyes for 10-20 minutes while laying down comfortably.
Place a slice of cucumber on each eye for some time.
Boil 2 or 3 figs and 1 tablespoon of raisins in 1 cup of milk. Drink each morning.
Weak eyesight
Alochaka Pitta is responsible for maintaining eyesight and it weakens with age. Proper caring for the eyes is one preventative measure that helps.
Remedies
Grind about half a cup each of almonds, raw sugar and aniseeds. Divide into 40 doses and take one each day with a cup of warm milk.
Meditate daily on the flame of a candle.
Rinse the eyes with water daily. Rest eyes if working for long periods.
Mix some cardamom seeds with 1 tablespoon of honey. Eat daily.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
BEAUTY TIPS
Acne and Pimples
The aggravation of tridosha or the three energies of the body results in the occurrence of acne, pimples and blackheads. In all pitta dosha is effected the most and it happens so due to the excessive intake of alcohol, tea, coffee, spicy, oily and fried foods.
Stress, tension, pollution and chemicals are also among the major causes that aggravates Pitta dosha and result in acne, boils, pimples and rashes.
Remedies
A paste made from one teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and turmeric mixed with milk, is very good. A paste of nutmeg and water is also beneficial.
Half a cup of Aloe Vera pulp can be taken internally (Do not take internally if pregnant) or applied externally to the skin. Dosage: Twice a day.
Before going to bed, was the face thoroughly and then apply a paste of 1 Tsp. coriander juice mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder.
For pimples, apply a paste made from one teaspoon of cumin seeds. Remove after one hour.
A paste of fresh fenugreek leaves, applied and washed off with warm water before going to bed prevents pimples.
Pigmentation
Imbalance of Bhrajaka Pitta that colors the skin and can be compared to melanin causes blackening, pigmentation and discoloration of skin. Excessive exposure to the sun, irregular eating, sleeping habits and consumption of foods and drinks that aggravate pitta are responsible for the aggravation of bhrajka pitta also.
Remedies
Grind five almonds and mix with 1 teaspoon of fresh cream and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply this paste to the face and neck. Leave on for about fifteen minutes.
Apply papaya juice, or mashed papaya, to the affected areas.
Grind equal amounts of sesame seeds and turmeric in a small quantity of
Water Apply to the face or discolored skin.
Make a paste from basil (tulsi) leaves and water to use on the affected skin.
Premature Aging
This is due to the aggravation of vata dosha, which naturally increases with age. Thus aging is something that can be prevented to come to early but can't be cured as such. It's a natural ongoing process and beyond human limit to control it.
Aging causes dryness and wrinkling of the skin. Factors like excessive thinking, stress, tension, over work, strain, irregular sleeping and eating habits and cold or dry foods enhance aging. Foods containing artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and chemicals also aggravate the Vata dosha and fasten aging.
Remedies
Massage the face with ghee, almond oil or coconut oil before going to bed.
Use grated cucumber in a face pack.
Apply fresh aloe Vera gel to the skin.
The aggravation of tridosha or the three energies of the body results in the occurrence of acne, pimples and blackheads. In all pitta dosha is effected the most and it happens so due to the excessive intake of alcohol, tea, coffee, spicy, oily and fried foods.
Stress, tension, pollution and chemicals are also among the major causes that aggravates Pitta dosha and result in acne, boils, pimples and rashes.
Remedies
A paste made from one teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and turmeric mixed with milk, is very good. A paste of nutmeg and water is also beneficial.
Half a cup of Aloe Vera pulp can be taken internally (Do not take internally if pregnant) or applied externally to the skin. Dosage: Twice a day.
Before going to bed, was the face thoroughly and then apply a paste of 1 Tsp. coriander juice mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder.
For pimples, apply a paste made from one teaspoon of cumin seeds. Remove after one hour.
A paste of fresh fenugreek leaves, applied and washed off with warm water before going to bed prevents pimples.
Pigmentation
Imbalance of Bhrajaka Pitta that colors the skin and can be compared to melanin causes blackening, pigmentation and discoloration of skin. Excessive exposure to the sun, irregular eating, sleeping habits and consumption of foods and drinks that aggravate pitta are responsible for the aggravation of bhrajka pitta also.
Remedies
Grind five almonds and mix with 1 teaspoon of fresh cream and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply this paste to the face and neck. Leave on for about fifteen minutes.
Apply papaya juice, or mashed papaya, to the affected areas.
Grind equal amounts of sesame seeds and turmeric in a small quantity of
Water Apply to the face or discolored skin.
Make a paste from basil (tulsi) leaves and water to use on the affected skin.
Premature Aging
This is due to the aggravation of vata dosha, which naturally increases with age. Thus aging is something that can be prevented to come to early but can't be cured as such. It's a natural ongoing process and beyond human limit to control it.
Aging causes dryness and wrinkling of the skin. Factors like excessive thinking, stress, tension, over work, strain, irregular sleeping and eating habits and cold or dry foods enhance aging. Foods containing artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and chemicals also aggravate the Vata dosha and fasten aging.
Remedies
Massage the face with ghee, almond oil or coconut oil before going to bed.
Use grated cucumber in a face pack.
Apply fresh aloe Vera gel to the skin.
CELLULIT REDUCTION
Cellulite is the lumpy, dimpled skin which appears mainly on hips, thighs and buttocks. It is, in fact, the subcutaneous fat deposit or the fat deposit on the conjunctive tissue under the skin. The fatty dimpled skin appearance is also known as the 'cottage cheese' or 'orange peel' appearance. It is mainly a woman specific disorder and not a disease.
Symptoms
Feeling of pain at touching
Presence of a micro or macro nodules (felt when touched)
Stretch marks
Wrinkles
Feeling similar to pins and needles prick
Muscular pain
Tiredness
Back/neck ache
Feeling of coldness/nervousness, etc.
Causes
Aggravated Kapha dosha
Pathogenesis
Cellulite is identified by Ayurveda as 'Vasa'- the heavy, saturated type of fat tissue. When this saturated fat interacts with digestive impurities or 'Ama', it results in cellulite. It is a localized effect. This heavy, sticky substance-the cellulite- when sits in the fat cells, is very difficult to eliminate. The longer it sits there, more difficult it is to remove. The link between the Vasa fat and the Ama impurities have to be broken if one aims at cellulite reduction. For this kapha provoking diet- diet rich in fats- has to be avoided. According to ayurveda, the 'agni' or fiery condition for metabolizing fat is known as 'meda agni.' When meda agni under the skin gets low or does not works properly, the unprocessed fat molecules get deposited under the skin and results in cellulite. Thus, the meda agni has to be activated or kindled to treat cellulite.
Treatment
Ayurvedic treatment for cellulite reduction include a combination of right type of diet, ayurvedic massages (specially gharsana and udvartana), and yoga. However, many herbs are also used to reduce cellulite which are as follows:
Dandelion: It flushes toxins out of the body and helps the body to rebuild cells and tissue that had been saturated with and damaged by toxins and other waste matter. Have it in salads or herbal tea.
Gotu Kola: It helps the body to heal, giving it power to repair cells and the connective tissue that helps cellulite to become more visible. It also strengthens the walls of veins to ensure that nutrients and toxins do not escape. The nutrients go where they need to go and toxins are flushed out of the body. Gotu Kola can be used in herbal paste for udvartana massage.
Parsley: It is a detoxifying agent, cleanses the blood, and eliminates toxins from the connective tissue in the area affected by cellulite.
Milk Thistle: It flushes waste products out of the liver. It also helps with the blood circulation.
Horse Chestnut: It has anti-inflammatory properties. It soothes any cellulite inflammation and helps the circulatory system also.
Grape Seed Extract: It helps the collagen in the connective tissue and skin and make it more elastic thus preventing the appearance of cellulite.
Gingko Biloba: It is an antioxidant and oxidises the fatty cells under the surface of the skin. Thus any kind of build ups, like cellulite, can not develop. It also strengthens the veins and boosts blood circulation.
Kelp: It is a vital source of iodine which affects the thyroid. The iodine boost the action of the thyroid and helps in fat metabolism thus burn the fats off. It also helps to flush any excess water out of the body.
Recipes
Ayurvedic detoxyfying recipes are useful for cellulite reduction.
Kapha Tea: Take 1/4 teaspoon each of dry ginger, dill seed, fenugreek seed, 1 clove , and 1 cup water. Mix all the ingredients. Boil the water and add the herb mixture to it. Steep for 5 minutes. Strain and have it to balance kapha dosha.
Kapha Churna Seasoning: Mix fenugreek, cumin, black pepper and ginger and ground them into powder. Add this seasoning to your diet. It reduces Ama- the digestive impurities. Don't take it in excess as these hot spices can aggravate your Pitta.
Panchkarma
Panchkarma is highly recommended for cellulite reduction.
Gharsana or the dry massage is done with the help of raw silk gloves. This exfoliates the skin and breaks up fatty deposits apart from energizing blood circulation.
In udvartana massage, a herbal powder made up of natural nourishing ingredients such as almond oil, chickpea flour, turmeric powder and fenugreek powder is used to reduce cellulite accumulations, improve circulation and enhance the skin's texture and appearance.
Ayurvedic diet for your body type is recommended. Kapha aggravating food is recommended to be avoided.
Massage with sesame and mustard oil (in equal proportions) is also recommended for removing cellulite. After this type of massage, the powder of calamus herb or 'bacha' should be rubbed on the skin.
Yoga
Dandayamana Dhanurasana
Ardha Chandrasana
Utkatasana
Supta-Vajrasana
Dhanurasana
Salabhasana
Symptoms
Feeling of pain at touching
Presence of a micro or macro nodules (felt when touched)
Stretch marks
Wrinkles
Feeling similar to pins and needles prick
Muscular pain
Tiredness
Back/neck ache
Feeling of coldness/nervousness, etc.
Causes
Aggravated Kapha dosha
Pathogenesis
Cellulite is identified by Ayurveda as 'Vasa'- the heavy, saturated type of fat tissue. When this saturated fat interacts with digestive impurities or 'Ama', it results in cellulite. It is a localized effect. This heavy, sticky substance-the cellulite- when sits in the fat cells, is very difficult to eliminate. The longer it sits there, more difficult it is to remove. The link between the Vasa fat and the Ama impurities have to be broken if one aims at cellulite reduction. For this kapha provoking diet- diet rich in fats- has to be avoided. According to ayurveda, the 'agni' or fiery condition for metabolizing fat is known as 'meda agni.' When meda agni under the skin gets low or does not works properly, the unprocessed fat molecules get deposited under the skin and results in cellulite. Thus, the meda agni has to be activated or kindled to treat cellulite.
Treatment
Ayurvedic treatment for cellulite reduction include a combination of right type of diet, ayurvedic massages (specially gharsana and udvartana), and yoga. However, many herbs are also used to reduce cellulite which are as follows:
Dandelion: It flushes toxins out of the body and helps the body to rebuild cells and tissue that had been saturated with and damaged by toxins and other waste matter. Have it in salads or herbal tea.
Gotu Kola: It helps the body to heal, giving it power to repair cells and the connective tissue that helps cellulite to become more visible. It also strengthens the walls of veins to ensure that nutrients and toxins do not escape. The nutrients go where they need to go and toxins are flushed out of the body. Gotu Kola can be used in herbal paste for udvartana massage.
Parsley: It is a detoxifying agent, cleanses the blood, and eliminates toxins from the connective tissue in the area affected by cellulite.
Milk Thistle: It flushes waste products out of the liver. It also helps with the blood circulation.
Horse Chestnut: It has anti-inflammatory properties. It soothes any cellulite inflammation and helps the circulatory system also.
Grape Seed Extract: It helps the collagen in the connective tissue and skin and make it more elastic thus preventing the appearance of cellulite.
Gingko Biloba: It is an antioxidant and oxidises the fatty cells under the surface of the skin. Thus any kind of build ups, like cellulite, can not develop. It also strengthens the veins and boosts blood circulation.
Kelp: It is a vital source of iodine which affects the thyroid. The iodine boost the action of the thyroid and helps in fat metabolism thus burn the fats off. It also helps to flush any excess water out of the body.
Recipes
Ayurvedic detoxyfying recipes are useful for cellulite reduction.
Kapha Tea: Take 1/4 teaspoon each of dry ginger, dill seed, fenugreek seed, 1 clove , and 1 cup water. Mix all the ingredients. Boil the water and add the herb mixture to it. Steep for 5 minutes. Strain and have it to balance kapha dosha.
Kapha Churna Seasoning: Mix fenugreek, cumin, black pepper and ginger and ground them into powder. Add this seasoning to your diet. It reduces Ama- the digestive impurities. Don't take it in excess as these hot spices can aggravate your Pitta.
Panchkarma
Panchkarma is highly recommended for cellulite reduction.
Gharsana or the dry massage is done with the help of raw silk gloves. This exfoliates the skin and breaks up fatty deposits apart from energizing blood circulation.
In udvartana massage, a herbal powder made up of natural nourishing ingredients such as almond oil, chickpea flour, turmeric powder and fenugreek powder is used to reduce cellulite accumulations, improve circulation and enhance the skin's texture and appearance.
Ayurvedic diet for your body type is recommended. Kapha aggravating food is recommended to be avoided.
Massage with sesame and mustard oil (in equal proportions) is also recommended for removing cellulite. After this type of massage, the powder of calamus herb or 'bacha' should be rubbed on the skin.
Yoga
Dandayamana Dhanurasana
Ardha Chandrasana
Utkatasana
Supta-Vajrasana
Dhanurasana
Salabhasana
COUGH AND COLD
Symptoms
Nasal discharge
Dry or wet cough
Malaise
Anorexia
Mild to moderate fever
Causes
Low immunity of the respiratory system
Accumulation of Kapha dosha
Treatment
Talashdi churna
Samsarkara kas
Potency / Virya
Cold
Remedies
Massage the child's chest with warm olive oil or warm ghee (add a pinch of salt for extra potency) for 1 to 2 minutes followed by a steam inhalation.
Turmeric powder mixed in warm milk. Dosage: A pinch to tsp. of turmeric (according to the child's age) mixed in one cup of warm milk.
Fresh Ginger juice with honey. Dosage: Half teaspoon of fresh ginger juice with one teaspoon of honey.
Regular dose of half a teaspoon of Chawayanprash
Recipes
1 gram of dry Ginger powder, black pepper powder, cardamom powder, clove powder, cinnamon powder, turmeric powder. Add an equal quantity powdered sugar (i.e. 6 grams). Mix 1-4 grams of this mixture in honey or warm water. Dosage: Twice daily.
Dos and don'ts
Avoid cold and frozen foods, yogurt, banana and sour fruits
Take fresh and homemade preparations, hot drinks
Feet, head and chest should be properly covered
Nasal discharge
Dry or wet cough
Malaise
Anorexia
Mild to moderate fever
Causes
Low immunity of the respiratory system
Accumulation of Kapha dosha
Treatment
Talashdi churna
Samsarkara kas
Potency / Virya
Cold
Remedies
Massage the child's chest with warm olive oil or warm ghee (add a pinch of salt for extra potency) for 1 to 2 minutes followed by a steam inhalation.
Turmeric powder mixed in warm milk. Dosage: A pinch to tsp. of turmeric (according to the child's age) mixed in one cup of warm milk.
Fresh Ginger juice with honey. Dosage: Half teaspoon of fresh ginger juice with one teaspoon of honey.
Regular dose of half a teaspoon of Chawayanprash
Recipes
1 gram of dry Ginger powder, black pepper powder, cardamom powder, clove powder, cinnamon powder, turmeric powder. Add an equal quantity powdered sugar (i.e. 6 grams). Mix 1-4 grams of this mixture in honey or warm water. Dosage: Twice daily.
Dos and don'ts
Avoid cold and frozen foods, yogurt, banana and sour fruits
Take fresh and homemade preparations, hot drinks
Feet, head and chest should be properly covered
BEAUTY TIPS
Below are some simple 'secrets' to achieve a naturally beautiful skin.
Mix equal quantities of cucumber juice, rose water and lime juice. Wash the face and apply it overnight. Rinse off in the morning. This clears the complexion and keeps it healthy.
Take 50 ml. of raw (not boiled) milk and mix a pinch of salt and two teaspoonful of lime juice in it. Use it as a cleansing lotion. It helps to clean the deep pores of skin.
Mix equal quantities of lime juice, glycerin and rose water. This lotion if applied to the face regularly at bed time is very useful in removing pimples, blackheads and other stains of the skin. It makes the skin soft, and can also be applied to other parts of the body (hands, feet etc.)
Take 50 ml. of tomato juice and mix with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mixture to the face. It helps to make the skin soft and glowing.
Take equal quantities of turmeric powder and wheat flour and make a paste with sesame oil. Apply it to the face to remove unwanted hair.
Apply orange juice to the face for smooth and soft skin.
Take 30 ml. of cabbage juice and mix one teaspoon of honey in it. This mixture, if applied regularly to the face, helps to keep the wrinkles away.
Make a paste of raw carrots and apply it to the face. Wash it after one hour. The skin will become glowing.
Regular application of mint juice to the face helps to remove stains.
Try out some of these simple natural remedies for smooth, clear and radiant complexion.
Mix equal quantities of cucumber juice, rose water and lime juice. Wash the face and apply it overnight. Rinse off in the morning. This clears the complexion and keeps it healthy.
Take 50 ml. of raw (not boiled) milk and mix a pinch of salt and two teaspoonful of lime juice in it. Use it as a cleansing lotion. It helps to clean the deep pores of skin.
Mix equal quantities of lime juice, glycerin and rose water. This lotion if applied to the face regularly at bed time is very useful in removing pimples, blackheads and other stains of the skin. It makes the skin soft, and can also be applied to other parts of the body (hands, feet etc.)
Take 50 ml. of tomato juice and mix with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mixture to the face. It helps to make the skin soft and glowing.
Take equal quantities of turmeric powder and wheat flour and make a paste with sesame oil. Apply it to the face to remove unwanted hair.
Apply orange juice to the face for smooth and soft skin.
Take 30 ml. of cabbage juice and mix one teaspoon of honey in it. This mixture, if applied regularly to the face, helps to keep the wrinkles away.
Make a paste of raw carrots and apply it to the face. Wash it after one hour. The skin will become glowing.
Regular application of mint juice to the face helps to remove stains.
Try out some of these simple natural remedies for smooth, clear and radiant complexion.
TEETH
For decayed tooth the following preparation can be used.
Chebulic myrobalan (kadukkai), Dried bael fruit or Bengal quince (vilva), salt, these three are collected in equal quantity. Squeeze lemon to these and grind them to a fine paste. Make the paste into a flat piece of cake and allow it to dry. Once dried, burn this cake to a fine ash. This ash is used to clean teeth. This helps cure decayed teeth.
Also to strengthen gums, the following procedure can be adopted.
Boil a few cloves of garlic (3-4) using a glass of water. Add equal quantity of warm water to this glass of water. Use this water to gargle your mouth. While gargling concentrate on the base of the teeth, gums etc. This strengthens the gums and teeth.
A few magizham poo (Mimusops elengi) flowers are chewed and the kept in the mouth for 4-5 minutes. Then they are spit out. Now gargle using water. This helps in strengthening loose teeth and toothache.
Chebulic myrobalan (kadukkai), Dried bael fruit or Bengal quince (vilva), salt, these three are collected in equal quantity. Squeeze lemon to these and grind them to a fine paste. Make the paste into a flat piece of cake and allow it to dry. Once dried, burn this cake to a fine ash. This ash is used to clean teeth. This helps cure decayed teeth.
Also to strengthen gums, the following procedure can be adopted.
Boil a few cloves of garlic (3-4) using a glass of water. Add equal quantity of warm water to this glass of water. Use this water to gargle your mouth. While gargling concentrate on the base of the teeth, gums etc. This strengthens the gums and teeth.
A few magizham poo (Mimusops elengi) flowers are chewed and the kept in the mouth for 4-5 minutes. Then they are spit out. Now gargle using water. This helps in strengthening loose teeth and toothache.
BEAUTY TIPS
Given below are some ayurvedic beauty tips.
Basil (Ocimum sanctum) is an excellent antiseptic.
One can make an excellent face pack using juice of basil leaves, lemon juice and honey. This works effectively for oily skin.
For pimples, blend crushed basil with mint juice and lemon juice. This combination applied regularly on pimples can work wonders.
Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis) is an excellent source of Vitamin C. It strengthens your hair, thickens and darkens it. It is also a good tonic for the eyes.
For hair care mix henna powder, gooseberry, curd and lemon juice. Apply this to your hair and leave it for an hour. Then wash your hair with a mild shampoo. (People with sinus problems should consult their physicians before attempting this).
Indian pennywort (Bacopa monnieri ) is an excellent relaxant. It also improves your memory power. It effectively cures nervous disorders.
For an excellent memory, crush a few tender leaves of Indian pennywort and take out the juice by filtering with a clean cloth. Take two teaspoonful Brahmi juice before meal.
Henna (Lawsonia albla) is an excellent hair conditioner and tonic.
Make a blend of cucumber, orange and lemon juice with henna and apply.
Indian Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) is used as an eye pack. It is also used in treating liver spleen disorders. It also promotes and regulates menstrual period. It is also an excellent hair vitalizer.
For dark rings around eyes and for itchy eyes the pitch of Aloe vera is cut into small pieces and placed on the eyelids. After 20 minutes, wash the face with clean water. Regular usage brings changes.
To arrest hair loss mix Aloe Vera gel with, castor oil, olive oil and apply.
Aloe vera is an excellent skin nourisher. Massage a blend of castor and mustard oil with aloe vera gel into your skin.
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodara) is an excellent remedy for acne and boils.
For acne andboils mix eucalyptus oil with mustard oil and apply on the affected spots.
Sandalwood (Santalum album) is a skin freshener.
For glowing skin make a paste of sandalwood with Fuller's earth, besan, barley flour and wheat flour and apply.
For stubborn acnes and pimples use sandalwood with neem and basil powder.
More Ayurvedic beauty tips to follow.
Basil (Ocimum sanctum) is an excellent antiseptic.
One can make an excellent face pack using juice of basil leaves, lemon juice and honey. This works effectively for oily skin.
For pimples, blend crushed basil with mint juice and lemon juice. This combination applied regularly on pimples can work wonders.
Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis) is an excellent source of Vitamin C. It strengthens your hair, thickens and darkens it. It is also a good tonic for the eyes.
For hair care mix henna powder, gooseberry, curd and lemon juice. Apply this to your hair and leave it for an hour. Then wash your hair with a mild shampoo. (People with sinus problems should consult their physicians before attempting this).
Indian pennywort (Bacopa monnieri ) is an excellent relaxant. It also improves your memory power. It effectively cures nervous disorders.
For an excellent memory, crush a few tender leaves of Indian pennywort and take out the juice by filtering with a clean cloth. Take two teaspoonful Brahmi juice before meal.
Henna (Lawsonia albla) is an excellent hair conditioner and tonic.
Make a blend of cucumber, orange and lemon juice with henna and apply.
Indian Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) is used as an eye pack. It is also used in treating liver spleen disorders. It also promotes and regulates menstrual period. It is also an excellent hair vitalizer.
For dark rings around eyes and for itchy eyes the pitch of Aloe vera is cut into small pieces and placed on the eyelids. After 20 minutes, wash the face with clean water. Regular usage brings changes.
To arrest hair loss mix Aloe Vera gel with, castor oil, olive oil and apply.
Aloe vera is an excellent skin nourisher. Massage a blend of castor and mustard oil with aloe vera gel into your skin.
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodara) is an excellent remedy for acne and boils.
For acne andboils mix eucalyptus oil with mustard oil and apply on the affected spots.
Sandalwood (Santalum album) is a skin freshener.
For glowing skin make a paste of sandalwood with Fuller's earth, besan, barley flour and wheat flour and apply.
For stubborn acnes and pimples use sandalwood with neem and basil powder.
More Ayurvedic beauty tips to follow.
MEDICINES FOR PAINS
Names like Maharasnayogarajaguggul and Kottam-chukkadi, which need to explode from your mouth when pronounced correctly. To manage them, they need to be broken up in bits, as in maha-rasna-yogaraja-guggul.
These and dozens of others are herbal oils and potions according to ayurveda. They have seen me gradually come out of the burning pains in knees, shoulders and indeed all joints, following an attack of rheumatoid arthritis. They were the alternative as compared to the strong pain-killers that allopathy would prescribe. In fact, modern medicine, not having yet found a cure for rheumatoid arthritis, would have me sit in a wheelchair all my life, gobbling those pain-killer pills and vegetating.
And thus began my tryst with ayurveda. Arya Vaidyan P.K. Ezhuthacchan, whose name was as bombastic as the procedures and decoctions that he prescribed, specified my temperament as vata, and said there are medicated oils like Ksheerabala,
Balaguluchyadi and Karpasastyadi (that’s karpas-astyadi) for it.
Even stanyadhara (requiring breast milk) was considered. It was to be combined with Pacchhakarpoora or Gorochana. Anyway, with or without Pacchhakarpoora, the proposal of that treatment was dropped. But Kuzhampu for the body was considered, including oils like Prabhanjanavimardhana (that’s prabhanjan-vimardana) and Bala-swa-gandhadi.
There are treatments for other ailments — with equally bombastic names. There is Madhu-snuhira-sayanam-brihat, effective for wounds, fistula, scabies, itch and so on. For the same troubles, Mani-bhadra-gudayogam is also a possibility. Then there is Madana-kameshwaram, also known as Sarva-rogachikitsa-ratnam, which preceded Viagra by centuries. It helps digestion to boot, stops diarrhoea and vomiting, even makes one hungry.
If you have fever, you could ask your vaidya if you should take Chukkum-tippalayadi gulika, with ginger juice. The upshot is that ayurvedic bombs have helped me cock a snook at modern medicine: I am not vegetating, not in a wheelchair. In fact I drive my two-wheeler and car, don’t need pain-killers and go for my morning walk, albeit with a bit of doddering. I even use my stationary cycle for 10 minutes (1,200 strokes). Hooray for Kottam-chukkadi (oil for joint massage) and with it, to be taken inwards, is Maha-yoga-raja-rasnadi-guggul.
These and dozens of others are herbal oils and potions according to ayurveda. They have seen me gradually come out of the burning pains in knees, shoulders and indeed all joints, following an attack of rheumatoid arthritis. They were the alternative as compared to the strong pain-killers that allopathy would prescribe. In fact, modern medicine, not having yet found a cure for rheumatoid arthritis, would have me sit in a wheelchair all my life, gobbling those pain-killer pills and vegetating.
And thus began my tryst with ayurveda. Arya Vaidyan P.K. Ezhuthacchan, whose name was as bombastic as the procedures and decoctions that he prescribed, specified my temperament as vata, and said there are medicated oils like Ksheerabala,
Balaguluchyadi and Karpasastyadi (that’s karpas-astyadi) for it.
Even stanyadhara (requiring breast milk) was considered. It was to be combined with Pacchhakarpoora or Gorochana. Anyway, with or without Pacchhakarpoora, the proposal of that treatment was dropped. But Kuzhampu for the body was considered, including oils like Prabhanjanavimardhana (that’s prabhanjan-vimardana) and Bala-swa-gandhadi.
There are treatments for other ailments — with equally bombastic names. There is Madhu-snuhira-sayanam-brihat, effective for wounds, fistula, scabies, itch and so on. For the same troubles, Mani-bhadra-gudayogam is also a possibility. Then there is Madana-kameshwaram, also known as Sarva-rogachikitsa-ratnam, which preceded Viagra by centuries. It helps digestion to boot, stops diarrhoea and vomiting, even makes one hungry.
If you have fever, you could ask your vaidya if you should take Chukkum-tippalayadi gulika, with ginger juice. The upshot is that ayurvedic bombs have helped me cock a snook at modern medicine: I am not vegetating, not in a wheelchair. In fact I drive my two-wheeler and car, don’t need pain-killers and go for my morning walk, albeit with a bit of doddering. I even use my stationary cycle for 10 minutes (1,200 strokes). Hooray for Kottam-chukkadi (oil for joint massage) and with it, to be taken inwards, is Maha-yoga-raja-rasnadi-guggul.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
HEMANGI UBTAN
INGREDIENTS
KADU NEEM:1 TBSP
KOSTANKALINGA:1 TBSP
DEVDAR:1 TBSP
VEKHAND:1 TBSP
VALA:1 TBSP
ANANTMOOL:1 TBSP
JESTHMADH:1 TBSP
KACHURSUGANDHI:2 TBSP
AMLA KATI:1 TBSP
NAGARMOTHA:1 TBSP
MIX ALL THE POWDERS TOGETHER AND USE IT AS A SOAP TO HAVE BATH
KADU NEEM:1 TBSP
KOSTANKALINGA:1 TBSP
DEVDAR:1 TBSP
VEKHAND:1 TBSP
VALA:1 TBSP
ANANTMOOL:1 TBSP
JESTHMADH:1 TBSP
KACHURSUGANDHI:2 TBSP
AMLA KATI:1 TBSP
NAGARMOTHA:1 TBSP
MIX ALL THE POWDERS TOGETHER AND USE IT AS A SOAP TO HAVE BATH
Friday, September 4, 2009
TOOTH POWDER
INGREDIENTS FOR TOOTH POWDER
GULVEL:10 GMS
LAKSHA:5 GMS
SHENDAV:5 GMS
YASTHIMADHU:5 GMS
MIX ALL THE CONTENTS AND STORE IT IN A AIRTIGHT JAR AND USE IT AS A REGULAR TOOTH POWDER
Saturday, August 29, 2009
DIABETES
In today's stressful modern living, incidence of Diabetes is definitely increasing. Every now and then we come across patients of Diabetes seeking Ayurvedic treatment and advice. Here is a brief description of Prameha (Diabetes)
It is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to make proper use of glucose resulting in hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and glycosuria (sugar in urine).
Poorly managed diabetes can lead to a host of long-term complications like :-
Heart attacks.
Strokes.
Blindness.
Nerve damage.
Amputation of Limb.
Impotence in men.
Pruritus (Itching)
Recent studies in the USA have revealed that if we keep our 'blood sugar' close to normal, there is a chance to resist Diabetes and it's complications.
According to Ayurveda There are 20 forms of this disease: 4 are due to Vata, 6 result from Pitta, and 10 are caused by Kapha. But prameha is mainly kapha doshaja disease.
All forms of diabetes not treated to, eventually develop into Madhumeha (Diabetes Melitus).
Causes –
1] Diet increasing kapha dosha such as sugar, fats, potatoes, rice.
2] Lack of exercise.
3] Mental stress and strain.
4] Excessive sleep etc.
Symptoms –
1] Excessive urine formation & Frequent urination.
2] Burning of palms and soles.
3] Increased hunger
4]Excessive Thirst.
5]Sweet taste to mouth etc.
6]Weight Loss
7]Blurry Vision
8]Wounds that take time to heal
9]Skin Infections
10]Unexplained extreme fatigue
Remedies –
1] Diet planning- is the cornerstone of managing diabetes.The diabetic diet is an otherwise normal balanced diet, with a few modifications and proper spacing between food intakes. Avoid diet increasing kapha dosha such as sugar, fats, potatoes, rice. Avoid alcohol
2] Daily exercise- One of the methods to heal prameha include strenuous exercises. Regular exercise in any form is a must.
In 'Yogasanas' -Forward bending asanas like 'Paschimottanasan','Halasan' etc. are effective
3]Restrict and reduce weight.
4] Avoid sleeping during daytime.
5] Avoid smoking.
6] Try to reduce stress by implimenting 'Yoga'practice.
Useful herbs –
1] Jambhul (Eugenia jambolana)Powder from jamun core is useful.
2]Gurmar(gymnema sylvestre).
3]Sagar gota (Ceasalpinia crista).
4]Bel (Aegle marmelos).
5]Shilájit.
6]Turmeric.
7]Neem.
8] Triphala
Useful drug formulations –
1]Chandrabrabha.
2]Arogyavardhini.
3]Asanad tablets
4] Shilajit Vati
5]Trivanga bhasma.
6]Vasant Kusumakar
Diet – Use barly ,Varee, Mung, Kulittha, Chickpeas, old rice, bitter gourd, Dodaka, dudhee gourd in diet. Roasted rice and wheat are more useful . Include 'Tikta ras' items in diet.
In summation, diabetes is not just a lack of insulin. Its most probable cause is plain poor maintenance of your body. It 's cure will need to include all of these things discussed. By doing all, diet, herbs, exercise and stress management, we will be able to take care of a single problem Diabetis.
It is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to make proper use of glucose resulting in hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and glycosuria (sugar in urine).
Poorly managed diabetes can lead to a host of long-term complications like :-
Heart attacks.
Strokes.
Blindness.
Nerve damage.
Amputation of Limb.
Impotence in men.
Pruritus (Itching)
Recent studies in the USA have revealed that if we keep our 'blood sugar' close to normal, there is a chance to resist Diabetes and it's complications.
According to Ayurveda There are 20 forms of this disease: 4 are due to Vata, 6 result from Pitta, and 10 are caused by Kapha. But prameha is mainly kapha doshaja disease.
All forms of diabetes not treated to, eventually develop into Madhumeha (Diabetes Melitus).
Causes –
1] Diet increasing kapha dosha such as sugar, fats, potatoes, rice.
2] Lack of exercise.
3] Mental stress and strain.
4] Excessive sleep etc.
Symptoms –
1] Excessive urine formation & Frequent urination.
2] Burning of palms and soles.
3] Increased hunger
4]Excessive Thirst.
5]Sweet taste to mouth etc.
6]Weight Loss
7]Blurry Vision
8]Wounds that take time to heal
9]Skin Infections
10]Unexplained extreme fatigue
Remedies –
1] Diet planning- is the cornerstone of managing diabetes.The diabetic diet is an otherwise normal balanced diet, with a few modifications and proper spacing between food intakes. Avoid diet increasing kapha dosha such as sugar, fats, potatoes, rice. Avoid alcohol
2] Daily exercise- One of the methods to heal prameha include strenuous exercises. Regular exercise in any form is a must.
In 'Yogasanas' -Forward bending asanas like 'Paschimottanasan','Halasan' etc. are effective
3]Restrict and reduce weight.
4] Avoid sleeping during daytime.
5] Avoid smoking.
6] Try to reduce stress by implimenting 'Yoga'practice.
Useful herbs –
1] Jambhul (Eugenia jambolana)Powder from jamun core is useful.
2]Gurmar(gymnema sylvestre).
3]Sagar gota (Ceasalpinia crista).
4]Bel (Aegle marmelos).
5]Shilájit.
6]Turmeric.
7]Neem.
8] Triphala
Useful drug formulations –
1]Chandrabrabha.
2]Arogyavardhini.
3]Asanad tablets
4] Shilajit Vati
5]Trivanga bhasma.
6]Vasant Kusumakar
Diet – Use barly ,Varee, Mung, Kulittha, Chickpeas, old rice, bitter gourd, Dodaka, dudhee gourd in diet. Roasted rice and wheat are more useful . Include 'Tikta ras' items in diet.
In summation, diabetes is not just a lack of insulin. Its most probable cause is plain poor maintenance of your body. It 's cure will need to include all of these things discussed. By doing all, diet, herbs, exercise and stress management, we will be able to take care of a single problem Diabetis.
WEIGHT LOSS
In ayurveda, Charak Samhita describes eight different types of bodies that are disease prone. Out of these, the obese body is described as the one afflicted with the most diseases and troubles. Obesity is the condition or physical state of the body when excessive deposition of fat takes place in the adipose tissue.
Extra fat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys, liver and the joints such as the hips, knees and ankles and thus, overweight people are susceptible to several diseases like coronary thrombosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, gout, liver and gall bladder disorders. Chief cause of obesity is overeating, irregular eating habits and not following the rules of eating or mixing non-compatible food items in one meal.
To decrease weight and get rid of obesity three things must be kept in mind:
1. Controlling eating habits.
2. Regular exercise.
3. Avoiding the causes of weight gain
Diet recommended to lose weight
Early morning
Juice of half a lemon mixed in a glass of warm water and a teaspoon of honey.
Breakfast
Wheat or Mung bean sprouts and a cup of skimmed milk.
Midmorning
A glass of orange, pineapple or carrot juice.
Lunch
Salad of raw vegetables such as carrot, beet, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes. Steamed or boiled vegetables Whole grain bread or whole wheat chapatis (Indian bread) and a glass of buttermilk. Roasted cumin seeds, green coriander leaves, a little salt and some grated ginger mixed in the buttermilk.
Mid-afternoon
Coconut water, Dry fruits, Lemon tea, Fresh vegetable soup
Dinner
Whole grain bread or chapatis Steamed vegetables Seasonal fruits except banana and apple.
Home Remedies for Losing Weight
Increase the quantity of fruits and vegetables and low calorie foods.
Avoid intake of too much salt as it may be a factor for increasing body weight.
Milk products like cheese, butter etc. and non-vegetarian foods should be avoided as they are rich in fat.
Mint is very beneficial in losing weight. A chutney of green mint with some simple spices can be taken with meals. Mint tea also helps.
Spices like dry ginger, cinnamon, black pepper etc. are good for loosing weight and can be used in a number of ways.
Regular intake of carrot juice.
Avoid rice and potato, which contain a lot of carbohydrates. Among cereals wheat is good.
Vegetables like bitter gourd (Karela), and bitter variety of drumstick are useful in loosing weight.
Honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity. It mobilizes the extra deposited fat in the body allowing it to be utilized as energy for normal functions.
Dosage: One should start with small quantity of about 10 grams or a tablespoon, taken with hot water early in the morning. A teaspoonful of fresh lemon juice may also be added.
Fasting on honey and lime- juice is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity without the loss of energy and appetite. For this, mix one teaspoon of fresh honey with the juice of half a lime in a glass of lukewarm water.
Dosage: Take several times a day at regular intervals.
Raw or cooked cabbage inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction.
Exercise is an important part of any weight reduction plan. It helps to use up calories stored in body as fat. Walking is the best exercise to begin with and may be followed by running, swimming or rowing.
Extra fat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys, liver and the joints such as the hips, knees and ankles and thus, overweight people are susceptible to several diseases like coronary thrombosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, gout, liver and gall bladder disorders. Chief cause of obesity is overeating, irregular eating habits and not following the rules of eating or mixing non-compatible food items in one meal.
To decrease weight and get rid of obesity three things must be kept in mind:
1. Controlling eating habits.
2. Regular exercise.
3. Avoiding the causes of weight gain
Diet recommended to lose weight
Early morning
Juice of half a lemon mixed in a glass of warm water and a teaspoon of honey.
Breakfast
Wheat or Mung bean sprouts and a cup of skimmed milk.
Midmorning
A glass of orange, pineapple or carrot juice.
Lunch
Salad of raw vegetables such as carrot, beet, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes. Steamed or boiled vegetables Whole grain bread or whole wheat chapatis (Indian bread) and a glass of buttermilk. Roasted cumin seeds, green coriander leaves, a little salt and some grated ginger mixed in the buttermilk.
Mid-afternoon
Coconut water, Dry fruits, Lemon tea, Fresh vegetable soup
Dinner
Whole grain bread or chapatis Steamed vegetables Seasonal fruits except banana and apple.
Home Remedies for Losing Weight
Increase the quantity of fruits and vegetables and low calorie foods.
Avoid intake of too much salt as it may be a factor for increasing body weight.
Milk products like cheese, butter etc. and non-vegetarian foods should be avoided as they are rich in fat.
Mint is very beneficial in losing weight. A chutney of green mint with some simple spices can be taken with meals. Mint tea also helps.
Spices like dry ginger, cinnamon, black pepper etc. are good for loosing weight and can be used in a number of ways.
Regular intake of carrot juice.
Avoid rice and potato, which contain a lot of carbohydrates. Among cereals wheat is good.
Vegetables like bitter gourd (Karela), and bitter variety of drumstick are useful in loosing weight.
Honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity. It mobilizes the extra deposited fat in the body allowing it to be utilized as energy for normal functions.
Dosage: One should start with small quantity of about 10 grams or a tablespoon, taken with hot water early in the morning. A teaspoonful of fresh lemon juice may also be added.
Fasting on honey and lime- juice is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity without the loss of energy and appetite. For this, mix one teaspoon of fresh honey with the juice of half a lime in a glass of lukewarm water.
Dosage: Take several times a day at regular intervals.
Raw or cooked cabbage inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction.
Exercise is an important part of any weight reduction plan. It helps to use up calories stored in body as fat. Walking is the best exercise to begin with and may be followed by running, swimming or rowing.
MENOPAUSE REMEDY
Menopause is a natural hormone (estrogen) deficient state that occurs at the age of 45-55 years. After the age of 40 years, ovaries reduce their production of sex hormones. As a result, the menses as well as other body functions are disturbed. Finally the menses cease permanently. This ultimate pause is described as menopause. Needless to say that this phase also marks the end of fertility in a woman. Irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and itching, and mood swings-- all these are typical symptoms of menopause. Osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bones), heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease (progressive loss of memory and concentration) are the long-term hazards of menopause. With an increase in life expectancy, menopause has become an inevitable phenomenon in a woman's life and many years are spent in the postmenopausal phase. In this millennium, a woman perceives menopause as an opportunity to concentrate on new activities and bring out the best in her. Consequently, treatment of this transitional phase has now gained more importance than ever before.
Some of the common symptoms are -
1]Anaemia, Weakness,
2]Feeling of intense heat in your body on some occasions
3]Profuse sweating at night
4]Excessive falling of hair,
5] Irregular menstrual periods with excessive or scanty bleeding,
6] Burning and increased frequency of micturation,
7]vaginal dryness and itching
8]Joint pain,
9] Oedema,
10]Irritable nature,
11] Sleeplessness Lassitude.
According to allopathic medicine normally physicians prescribe 'H.R.T.' ( Hormone Replacement Therapy). In this cyclical treatment with Estogen and Progesteron is given.Besides being expensive, H.R.T. is apprehended by many women because of the associated risk of developing breast and uterine cancers. H.R.T. is also contraindicated in women with hypertension, myocardial infarction, recent blood clots, migraine headaches, liver disease and gall bladder disease.
Ayurved, the science of life, advocates a holistic treatment of menopausal syndrome by utilizing various herbs and minerals and offers a reliable option to the conventional treatment.
Simple Ayurvedic remedies are very useful in these conditions.They use substances known as phytoestrogens that are estrogen-like substances derived from plants. They mimic the actions of the estrogens in the body but are free from their side-effects.
Useful Ayurvedic preparations are Ashokarishta, Dashamularishta, Ashok Ghana, Dashamool Ghana, Lodhra Ghana,Manjishtha Ghana, Trivang Bhasma etc.
Useful tips to complement the beneficial effect of Ayurvedic Medicines:
* To compensate for the low calcium in your body, consume more of calcium-rich foods such as skimmed milk and palak.
* To keep a check on your cholesterol levels-
* Nourish yourself with whole, natural foods. Avoid saturated fats such as cheese and butter. Instead eat low fat butter.
* Have adequate amount of unsaturated fat such as sunflower and corn oils in your diet.
* Limit your intake of tea or coffee to one to two cups daily.
* Avoid sedentary lifestyle.
* Make exercise a daily routine (after consulting your doctor) to keep yourself fit.
* Practise yoga and meditation for calming effect and mind control, and hence stress management.
* Develop positive approach towards menopause.
* Most importantly, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
Some of the common symptoms are -
1]Anaemia, Weakness,
2]Feeling of intense heat in your body on some occasions
3]Profuse sweating at night
4]Excessive falling of hair,
5] Irregular menstrual periods with excessive or scanty bleeding,
6] Burning and increased frequency of micturation,
7]vaginal dryness and itching
8]Joint pain,
9] Oedema,
10]Irritable nature,
11] Sleeplessness Lassitude.
According to allopathic medicine normally physicians prescribe 'H.R.T.' ( Hormone Replacement Therapy). In this cyclical treatment with Estogen and Progesteron is given.Besides being expensive, H.R.T. is apprehended by many women because of the associated risk of developing breast and uterine cancers. H.R.T. is also contraindicated in women with hypertension, myocardial infarction, recent blood clots, migraine headaches, liver disease and gall bladder disease.
Ayurved, the science of life, advocates a holistic treatment of menopausal syndrome by utilizing various herbs and minerals and offers a reliable option to the conventional treatment.
Simple Ayurvedic remedies are very useful in these conditions.They use substances known as phytoestrogens that are estrogen-like substances derived from plants. They mimic the actions of the estrogens in the body but are free from their side-effects.
Useful Ayurvedic preparations are Ashokarishta, Dashamularishta, Ashok Ghana, Dashamool Ghana, Lodhra Ghana,Manjishtha Ghana, Trivang Bhasma etc.
Useful tips to complement the beneficial effect of Ayurvedic Medicines:
* To compensate for the low calcium in your body, consume more of calcium-rich foods such as skimmed milk and palak.
* To keep a check on your cholesterol levels-
* Nourish yourself with whole, natural foods. Avoid saturated fats such as cheese and butter. Instead eat low fat butter.
* Have adequate amount of unsaturated fat such as sunflower and corn oils in your diet.
* Limit your intake of tea or coffee to one to two cups daily.
* Avoid sedentary lifestyle.
* Make exercise a daily routine (after consulting your doctor) to keep yourself fit.
* Practise yoga and meditation for calming effect and mind control, and hence stress management.
* Develop positive approach towards menopause.
* Most importantly, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
OBESITY AYURVEEDIC REMEDIES
Obesity is a condition in which individual is significantly overweight. Excessive body fat is accumulated on the belly, buttocks, breasts and thighs. This may lead to diabetes, hypertension and arthritis.
causes:
mainly due to absence of physical activity. Other causes may be sleeping during the day, intake of Kapha - increasing foods (heavy, sweet, cooling and unctuous food in excess). Over intake of food.
Heredity and Pathology are rare causes
Pathogenesis
Body is made of 7- Dhatus {Rasa (Lymph), Rakta (Blood), Maans (Muscle), Meda( Fat), Asthi (Bones), Majja (Nervous System) Shukra (Reproductive System)}. But in Obese fellow Meda is excessively nourished and remaining other Dhatus get malnourished. Kapha gets accumulated in between. Roll of medicines with dietary correction is to remove obstructed Kapha and let all Dhatus nourish equally. When Kapha increases in abnormal fashion, Fat metabolism gets hampered and person becomes Obese.
Three important points for loosing weight:
Controlling eating habits.
Regular exercise.
Avoiding the causes of weight gain
A diet that helps to lose weight:
Early morning - A glass of warm water mixed with the juice of half a lemon. A teaspoonful of honey can be added if you like.
Breakfast - Wheat or Mung (green beans) sprouts and one cup skimmed milk.
Mid morning- A glass of orange, pineapple or carrot juice.
Lunch - Salad of raw vegetables such as carrot, beet, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes. In case you can not digest raw vegetables, either steam or boil them. Whole grain bread or whole wheat chapatis (Indian recipe) and a glass of buttermilk. It will be good to add some roasted cumin seeds, green coriander leaves, a little salt and some grated ginger in the butter milk.
Mid afternoon - Coconut water or dry fruits or lemon tea or vegetable soup.
Dinner - Whole grain bread or chapatis, steamed vegetables and any seasonal fruit except banana and apple.
Diet and Regimen:
Avoid cold drinks, fatty fried foods and chocolates.
Fruits and green vegetables are low calorie foods, so over weight persons should use these more frequently include the green leafy vegetables, sprouted moong beans in your salad. Salad is to be taken without any dressing . If you want relish it, take it with lemon juice and salt. Salad should form a major part of meals
One should avoid intake of too much salt . Salt may be a factor for increasing the body weight.
Milk products like cheese, butter should be avoided because these are rich in fat. Meat and non-vegetarian foods should also be avoided.
Vegetables like bitter gourd (Karela), and bitter variety of drumstick are useful for loosing weight.
Avoid red meat (lamb/pork/beef) but be on white meat (chicken/fish).
Avoid Smoking/ drinking alcohol.
Do not drink water immediately after meals. Drink it after half an hour. Try to drink warm water.
'Honey' - Taking honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity. It mobilizes the extra deposited fat in the body and puts it into circulation which is utilized as energy for normal functions. One should start with small quantity of about 10 GMs. or a tablespoonful to be taken with hot water. It is good to take it in early morning. A teaspoonful of fresh lemon juice may also be added.
Exercise
Exercise is an important part of weight reduction plan. It helps to use up calories stored in body as fat. In addition, it also relieves tension and tones up the muscles of the body. Walking daily for half an hour is the best exercise to begin with and may be followed by running, swimming and rowing. Increase physical activities in daily life.
Herbs
Herbs like amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaka (Terminalia belericia), Guggul are effective.
Some generally used preparation for obesity are as follows :
Triphala Guggulu, Medohar Guggulu, Arogya Vardhini, Chandraprabha vati , Kumbhajatu.
causes:
mainly due to absence of physical activity. Other causes may be sleeping during the day, intake of Kapha - increasing foods (heavy, sweet, cooling and unctuous food in excess). Over intake of food.
Heredity and Pathology are rare causes
Pathogenesis
Body is made of 7- Dhatus {Rasa (Lymph), Rakta (Blood), Maans (Muscle), Meda( Fat), Asthi (Bones), Majja (Nervous System) Shukra (Reproductive System)}. But in Obese fellow Meda is excessively nourished and remaining other Dhatus get malnourished. Kapha gets accumulated in between. Roll of medicines with dietary correction is to remove obstructed Kapha and let all Dhatus nourish equally. When Kapha increases in abnormal fashion, Fat metabolism gets hampered and person becomes Obese.
Three important points for loosing weight:
Controlling eating habits.
Regular exercise.
Avoiding the causes of weight gain
A diet that helps to lose weight:
Early morning - A glass of warm water mixed with the juice of half a lemon. A teaspoonful of honey can be added if you like.
Breakfast - Wheat or Mung (green beans) sprouts and one cup skimmed milk.
Mid morning- A glass of orange, pineapple or carrot juice.
Lunch - Salad of raw vegetables such as carrot, beet, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes. In case you can not digest raw vegetables, either steam or boil them. Whole grain bread or whole wheat chapatis (Indian recipe) and a glass of buttermilk. It will be good to add some roasted cumin seeds, green coriander leaves, a little salt and some grated ginger in the butter milk.
Mid afternoon - Coconut water or dry fruits or lemon tea or vegetable soup.
Dinner - Whole grain bread or chapatis, steamed vegetables and any seasonal fruit except banana and apple.
Diet and Regimen:
Avoid cold drinks, fatty fried foods and chocolates.
Fruits and green vegetables are low calorie foods, so over weight persons should use these more frequently include the green leafy vegetables, sprouted moong beans in your salad. Salad is to be taken without any dressing . If you want relish it, take it with lemon juice and salt. Salad should form a major part of meals
One should avoid intake of too much salt . Salt may be a factor for increasing the body weight.
Milk products like cheese, butter should be avoided because these are rich in fat. Meat and non-vegetarian foods should also be avoided.
Vegetables like bitter gourd (Karela), and bitter variety of drumstick are useful for loosing weight.
Avoid red meat (lamb/pork/beef) but be on white meat (chicken/fish).
Avoid Smoking/ drinking alcohol.
Do not drink water immediately after meals. Drink it after half an hour. Try to drink warm water.
'Honey' - Taking honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity. It mobilizes the extra deposited fat in the body and puts it into circulation which is utilized as energy for normal functions. One should start with small quantity of about 10 GMs. or a tablespoonful to be taken with hot water. It is good to take it in early morning. A teaspoonful of fresh lemon juice may also be added.
Exercise
Exercise is an important part of weight reduction plan. It helps to use up calories stored in body as fat. In addition, it also relieves tension and tones up the muscles of the body. Walking daily for half an hour is the best exercise to begin with and may be followed by running, swimming and rowing. Increase physical activities in daily life.
Herbs
Herbs like amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaka (Terminalia belericia), Guggul are effective.
Some generally used preparation for obesity are as follows :
Triphala Guggulu, Medohar Guggulu, Arogya Vardhini, Chandraprabha vati , Kumbhajatu.
HOME REMEDIES
TONSILITIS
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Gilayuvriddhi
Main symptoms : -
1. Inflamed tonsils.
2. Difficulty in swallowing.
3. Cough.
Remedies :-
1. Curcuma longa (Haridra) powder with milk.
2. Terminalia chebula (Haritaki) + Terminalia belerica(Bibhitaki) + Emblica officinals (Amalaki) } as decoction for gargling
3. Gargling with decoction of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu)
4. Alum water Curcuma longa (Haridra) and Salt (Saindhav) for Gargling.
5. Berberis aristata (Daruharidra) with honey for 2 application.
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Sukshma triphala.
2. Tribhuvankirti Ras.
3. Laghumalini Vasant
4. Sudarshan ghanvati.
FEVER
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Jwara
Main symptoms : -
1. Raised body temperature above normal (98.6 F)
2. Shivering.
3. Headache
4. Nausea.
5. Constipation or diarrhea.
Remedies :-
1. Take juice of Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) & Zingiber officinale (Ardrak),
2. Smashed leaves of Nyctanthes arbortristis (Parijatak).
3. Decoction of
1) Cyperus rotundus (Musta)
2) Fumaria vaillantii (Parpat)
3) Santalum album(Chandan)
4) Zingiber officinale (Shunthi)
5) Swertia chirayita (Kirattikta)
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
Market preparation:-
1. Tribhuvankirti ras.
2. Samshamani vati.
3. Mahasudarshan ghanvati.
4. Amrutarishta.
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Gilayuvriddhi
Main symptoms : -
1. Inflamed tonsils.
2. Difficulty in swallowing.
3. Cough.
Remedies :-
1. Curcuma longa (Haridra) powder with milk.
2. Terminalia chebula (Haritaki) + Terminalia belerica(Bibhitaki) + Emblica officinals (Amalaki) } as decoction for gargling
3. Gargling with decoction of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu)
4. Alum water Curcuma longa (Haridra) and Salt (Saindhav) for Gargling.
5. Berberis aristata (Daruharidra) with honey for 2 application.
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Sukshma triphala.
2. Tribhuvankirti Ras.
3. Laghumalini Vasant
4. Sudarshan ghanvati.
FEVER
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Jwara
Main symptoms : -
1. Raised body temperature above normal (98.6 F)
2. Shivering.
3. Headache
4. Nausea.
5. Constipation or diarrhea.
Remedies :-
1. Take juice of Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) & Zingiber officinale (Ardrak),
2. Smashed leaves of Nyctanthes arbortristis (Parijatak).
3. Decoction of
1) Cyperus rotundus (Musta)
2) Fumaria vaillantii (Parpat)
3) Santalum album(Chandan)
4) Zingiber officinale (Shunthi)
5) Swertia chirayita (Kirattikta)
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
Market preparation:-
1. Tribhuvankirti ras.
2. Samshamani vati.
3. Mahasudarshan ghanvati.
4. Amrutarishta.
HOME REDIES
EPISTAXIS
Ayurvedic Synonym: - Urdhva Raktapitta.
Main symptom: - Nasal bleeding
Remedies: -
1. Fresh juice of Adhatoda vasica(Vasa) mixed with sugar (Mishri).
2. Fresh juice of Cynodon dactylon(Durva)
3. Fresh juice of
Phoenix syvelstris(Kharjura)
Punica granatam (Dadim)
Rhus parviflora(Tintidik)
Vitis vinifera(Draksha)
4. Nasal installation of fresh juice of Cynodon dactylon (Durva).
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Chandrakala Ras.
2. Vasavleham.
3. Dadimavleham.
4. Vasaghrit.
COMMAN COLD
Ayurvedic Synonym: - Pratishyaya
Main symptoms: -
1. Sneezing
2. Running nose / chock up of nose
3. Headache.
Remedies: -
1. Piper nigrum (Marich) + Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) } Juice 10ml each is beneficial.
2. Inhalation of steam of Cinamomum camphora (Karpur) + Extract of Carum roxburghianum (Ajamoda Satva ) + Menthol.
3. Piper longum (Pippali) + Zingiber officinale (Shunthi) } 1-teaspoon of each powder boiled in 1 cup of milk for twice a day
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Nagguti
2. Tribhuvankirti Ras.
3. Talisadi churna.
4. Laxmivilas Ras (Nardiya)
Jaundice
Ayurvedic Synonym: - Kamala
Main symptoms: -
1. Yellowish tinge to Sclera, Nails & urine.
2. Nausea associated with / without vomiting
3. Loss of appetite
Remedies: -
1. Piper longum (Pippali) + Piper nigrum (Marich) + Zingiber officinale (Ardrak) } + Salt (Saindhav) & Lemon Juice
2. Fresh Juice of Ricinus communis (Erand).
3. Cyperus rotundus (Musta) + Zingiber officinale (Adrak) } Decoction twice or thrice a day.
4. Fresh Juice of Punica granatam (Dadim) .
5. Pulp of Aloe vera (Kumari) leaves mixed with honey.
Ayurvedic Medicines:-
1. Arogyavardhini
2. Punarnavashtak kwath
3. Suvarna Sutshekhar.
4. Kumari asav
5. Chandrakala ras
6. Dadimavleham.
Stomatitis
Ayurvedic Synonym: - Mukhapak
Main symptoms: -
1. Inflammation of mucus line of the mouth.
2. Sourness of mouth.
3. Difficulty while speaking and mastication.
Remedies: -
1. Chewing of leaves of Jasminum officinale (Jati) is very effective.
2. Gargling with Glycerrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu) decoction is also a very effective remedy.
3. Gargling with Decoction of Berberis aristata (Daruharidra) & Alum powder.
4. Gargling with Decoction of Acacia catechu (Khadir).
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Jatyadi Tail- for local application
2. Kamdudha Ras
Hyperacidity
Ayurvedic Synonym: - Amlapitta
Main symptoms: -
1. Burning sensation in chest.
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting.
4. With /without headache.
Remedies:-
1. One teaspoon powder of Emblica officinals (Amalaki) with honey.
2. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu) + Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi) + Acacia catechu (Khadira) + Berberis aristata (Daruharidra) .} Decoction with honey
3. Juice of Punica granatam (Dadim).
4. Powder of Piper longum (Pippali) with honey is very effective remedy.
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Suvarna Sutshekhar Rasa.
2. Avipattikar Churna.
3. Bhunimbadi Kwath.
Diarrhoea
Ayurvedic Synonym: - Atisar
Main symptoms: -
1. Loose watery motions.
2. Frequent bowel evacuation.
Remedies: -
1. One-teaspoon powder of Zingiber officinale (Shunthi) & sugar with Luke warm water.
2. Decoction of - 1) Zingiber officinale(Shunthi) 2) Cyperus Rotundus(Musta) are used
3. One teaspoon full of Myristica fragrans (Jatiphal) can also be taken twice a day.
4. Take fruit pulp of Aegle marmelos (Bilva) thrice a day with hot water.
5. Take decoction of Zingiber officinale (Shunthi) & Foeniculum vulgare (Mishreya) thrice a day for mucoid loose motions.
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Kutaj ghan vati
2. Sanjivani vati.
3. Kutajarishta.
4. Bilvavleha.
Ayurvedic Synonym: - Urdhva Raktapitta.
Main symptom: - Nasal bleeding
Remedies: -
1. Fresh juice of Adhatoda vasica(Vasa) mixed with sugar (Mishri).
2. Fresh juice of Cynodon dactylon(Durva)
3. Fresh juice of
Phoenix syvelstris(Kharjura)
Punica granatam (Dadim)
Rhus parviflora(Tintidik)
Vitis vinifera(Draksha)
4. Nasal installation of fresh juice of Cynodon dactylon (Durva).
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Chandrakala Ras.
2. Vasavleham.
3. Dadimavleham.
4. Vasaghrit.
COMMAN COLD
Ayurvedic Synonym: - Pratishyaya
Main symptoms: -
1. Sneezing
2. Running nose / chock up of nose
3. Headache.
Remedies: -
1. Piper nigrum (Marich) + Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) } Juice 10ml each is beneficial.
2. Inhalation of steam of Cinamomum camphora (Karpur) + Extract of Carum roxburghianum (Ajamoda Satva ) + Menthol.
3. Piper longum (Pippali) + Zingiber officinale (Shunthi) } 1-teaspoon of each powder boiled in 1 cup of milk for twice a day
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Nagguti
2. Tribhuvankirti Ras.
3. Talisadi churna.
4. Laxmivilas Ras (Nardiya)
Jaundice
Ayurvedic Synonym: - Kamala
Main symptoms: -
1. Yellowish tinge to Sclera, Nails & urine.
2. Nausea associated with / without vomiting
3. Loss of appetite
Remedies: -
1. Piper longum (Pippali) + Piper nigrum (Marich) + Zingiber officinale (Ardrak) } + Salt (Saindhav) & Lemon Juice
2. Fresh Juice of Ricinus communis (Erand).
3. Cyperus rotundus (Musta) + Zingiber officinale (Adrak) } Decoction twice or thrice a day.
4. Fresh Juice of Punica granatam (Dadim) .
5. Pulp of Aloe vera (Kumari) leaves mixed with honey.
Ayurvedic Medicines:-
1. Arogyavardhini
2. Punarnavashtak kwath
3. Suvarna Sutshekhar.
4. Kumari asav
5. Chandrakala ras
6. Dadimavleham.
Stomatitis
Ayurvedic Synonym: - Mukhapak
Main symptoms: -
1. Inflammation of mucus line of the mouth.
2. Sourness of mouth.
3. Difficulty while speaking and mastication.
Remedies: -
1. Chewing of leaves of Jasminum officinale (Jati) is very effective.
2. Gargling with Glycerrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu) decoction is also a very effective remedy.
3. Gargling with Decoction of Berberis aristata (Daruharidra) & Alum powder.
4. Gargling with Decoction of Acacia catechu (Khadir).
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Jatyadi Tail- for local application
2. Kamdudha Ras
Hyperacidity
Ayurvedic Synonym: - Amlapitta
Main symptoms: -
1. Burning sensation in chest.
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting.
4. With /without headache.
Remedies:-
1. One teaspoon powder of Emblica officinals (Amalaki) with honey.
2. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu) + Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi) + Acacia catechu (Khadira) + Berberis aristata (Daruharidra) .} Decoction with honey
3. Juice of Punica granatam (Dadim).
4. Powder of Piper longum (Pippali) with honey is very effective remedy.
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Suvarna Sutshekhar Rasa.
2. Avipattikar Churna.
3. Bhunimbadi Kwath.
Diarrhoea
Ayurvedic Synonym: - Atisar
Main symptoms: -
1. Loose watery motions.
2. Frequent bowel evacuation.
Remedies: -
1. One-teaspoon powder of Zingiber officinale (Shunthi) & sugar with Luke warm water.
2. Decoction of - 1) Zingiber officinale(Shunthi) 2) Cyperus Rotundus(Musta) are used
3. One teaspoon full of Myristica fragrans (Jatiphal) can also be taken twice a day.
4. Take fruit pulp of Aegle marmelos (Bilva) thrice a day with hot water.
5. Take decoction of Zingiber officinale (Shunthi) & Foeniculum vulgare (Mishreya) thrice a day for mucoid loose motions.
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Kutaj ghan vati
2. Sanjivani vati.
3. Kutajarishta.
4. Bilvavleha.
HOME REMEDIES
DYSENTRY
Ayurvedic Synonym: - Pravahika
Main symptoms: –
1. Mucoid motions
2. Tennismus
3. Spasmodic pain in abdomen.
Remedies: -
1. Take powder of Terminalia chebula (Haritaki) with Luke warm water at bedtime.
2. Decoction of –
Zingiber officinale (Shunthi)
Cyperus rotundus (Musta)
Mesua ferrea (Nagkeshar)
3. Helicteres isora (Avartani) in the paste form used frequently to control the frequency of motion.
4. Ferula narthex (Hingu) fried in ghee used with menthol gives magnificent result.
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Sanjeevani Vati
2. Kutajarishta
3. Panchamrit Parpati.
GRAYING OF HAIR
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Palitya
Main symptoms: –
1. Graying of hairs.
2. White discoloration of hairs.
Remedies:-
1. Application of Lawsonia inermis (Madayantika) with Triphala Churna.
2. Massage with oil processed by Cyperus rotundus (Musta).
3. Fresh juice of Eclipta alba.(Bhringaraj)
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Saptamrit loha.
2. Mahabhringaraj Tail.
3. Brahmi-Avala Kesh Tail.
4. Bhringaraj Ghanvati.
OBESITY / OVER WEIGHT
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Sthaulya
Main symptoms : –
1. Over weight.
2. Over sweating.
3. Exertional dyspnoea.
4. Excessive Hunger and Thirst.
Remedies : -
1. Honey with Citrus acida (Nimbuka)& hot water.
2. Terminalia chebula (Haritaki) + Terminalia bellirica (Bibhitaki) + Embilica officinals (Amalaki) } commonly called as Triphala at bed time with hot water.
3. Hot water
4. Gomutra for oral intake or preferably for the purpose of enemas.
5. Triphala churna+ Cyperus rotundus (Musta) powder for both external and oral use. (Udavartan).
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Medohar guggul.
2. Chandraprabha vati.
3. Vidangadi loha.
4. Arogyavardhini vati.
BURNING SENSATION
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Daha
Main symptoms : –
Burning sensation in eyes, chest, palm and sole
Remedies :- 1. Santalum album (Chandan) + Cinnamomum camphora (Karpur) + Vetiveria zizanioidis (Ushir) }Application as paste
2. Massage gentaly with Chandan oil
3. Decoction of
Cyperus rotundus (Musta) Fumaria vaillantii (Parpat) Santalum album (Chandan) Zingiber officinale (Shunthi) Vetiveria zizanioidis (Ushir)
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Chandanadi vati.
2. Suvarna Sutshekhar Ras
3. Kamdudha ras
4. Ushirasav
5. Chandnasav.
COUGH
Ayurvedic Synonym : -Kasa
Main symptoms : –
1. Coughing with or with expectoration.
Remedies:-
1. Fresh juice of Adhatoda vasika (Vasa) with honey.
2. Decoction of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu)
3. Decoction of Syzygium aromaticum (Lavang)with honey.
4. Coriandrum sativum (Dhanyak)and sugar
5. One-teaspoon powder of Foeniculum vulgare (Mishreya) with sugar is equally effective.
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Sitopaladi churna.
2. Lavangadi vati
3. Kantakaryavleham.
4. Pippalyasav.
BRONCHIAL ASTHAMA
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Shwasa
Main symptoms: –
1. Breathlessness
2. Cough
3. Increased respiratory rate.
Remedies:-
1. Piper longum (Pippali) powder with honey.
2. Fresh juice of Adhatoda vasika (Vasa) with honey.
3. Tea of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu) mixed with one teaspoon of Badam oil –Intermittently to relive broncho-spasm.
4. Salt mixed Til oil / Mahanarayan oil used for massage especially on the chest, followed by hot water fomentation is commonly practiced remedy to facilitate airway.
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Kantakaryavaleham
2. Chausashta Prahar pippali.
3. Vasakasav
4. Kanakasav.
5. Shwasa-kuthar Ras.
6. Shwasa-kas Chintamani Ras.
Ayurvedic Synonym: - Pravahika
Main symptoms: –
1. Mucoid motions
2. Tennismus
3. Spasmodic pain in abdomen.
Remedies: -
1. Take powder of Terminalia chebula (Haritaki) with Luke warm water at bedtime.
2. Decoction of –
Zingiber officinale (Shunthi)
Cyperus rotundus (Musta)
Mesua ferrea (Nagkeshar)
3. Helicteres isora (Avartani) in the paste form used frequently to control the frequency of motion.
4. Ferula narthex (Hingu) fried in ghee used with menthol gives magnificent result.
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Sanjeevani Vati
2. Kutajarishta
3. Panchamrit Parpati.
GRAYING OF HAIR
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Palitya
Main symptoms: –
1. Graying of hairs.
2. White discoloration of hairs.
Remedies:-
1. Application of Lawsonia inermis (Madayantika) with Triphala Churna.
2. Massage with oil processed by Cyperus rotundus (Musta).
3. Fresh juice of Eclipta alba.(Bhringaraj)
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Saptamrit loha.
2. Mahabhringaraj Tail.
3. Brahmi-Avala Kesh Tail.
4. Bhringaraj Ghanvati.
OBESITY / OVER WEIGHT
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Sthaulya
Main symptoms : –
1. Over weight.
2. Over sweating.
3. Exertional dyspnoea.
4. Excessive Hunger and Thirst.
Remedies : -
1. Honey with Citrus acida (Nimbuka)& hot water.
2. Terminalia chebula (Haritaki) + Terminalia bellirica (Bibhitaki) + Embilica officinals (Amalaki) } commonly called as Triphala at bed time with hot water.
3. Hot water
4. Gomutra for oral intake or preferably for the purpose of enemas.
5. Triphala churna+ Cyperus rotundus (Musta) powder for both external and oral use. (Udavartan).
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Medohar guggul.
2. Chandraprabha vati.
3. Vidangadi loha.
4. Arogyavardhini vati.
BURNING SENSATION
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Daha
Main symptoms : –
Burning sensation in eyes, chest, palm and sole
Remedies :- 1. Santalum album (Chandan) + Cinnamomum camphora (Karpur) + Vetiveria zizanioidis (Ushir) }Application as paste
2. Massage gentaly with Chandan oil
3. Decoction of
Cyperus rotundus (Musta) Fumaria vaillantii (Parpat) Santalum album (Chandan) Zingiber officinale (Shunthi) Vetiveria zizanioidis (Ushir)
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Chandanadi vati.
2. Suvarna Sutshekhar Ras
3. Kamdudha ras
4. Ushirasav
5. Chandnasav.
COUGH
Ayurvedic Synonym : -Kasa
Main symptoms : –
1. Coughing with or with expectoration.
Remedies:-
1. Fresh juice of Adhatoda vasika (Vasa) with honey.
2. Decoction of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu)
3. Decoction of Syzygium aromaticum (Lavang)with honey.
4. Coriandrum sativum (Dhanyak)and sugar
5. One-teaspoon powder of Foeniculum vulgare (Mishreya) with sugar is equally effective.
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Sitopaladi churna.
2. Lavangadi vati
3. Kantakaryavleham.
4. Pippalyasav.
BRONCHIAL ASTHAMA
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Shwasa
Main symptoms: –
1. Breathlessness
2. Cough
3. Increased respiratory rate.
Remedies:-
1. Piper longum (Pippali) powder with honey.
2. Fresh juice of Adhatoda vasika (Vasa) with honey.
3. Tea of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu) mixed with one teaspoon of Badam oil –Intermittently to relive broncho-spasm.
4. Salt mixed Til oil / Mahanarayan oil used for massage especially on the chest, followed by hot water fomentation is commonly practiced remedy to facilitate airway.
Ayurvedic Medicines: -
1. Kantakaryavaleham
2. Chausashta Prahar pippali.
3. Vasakasav
4. Kanakasav.
5. Shwasa-kuthar Ras.
6. Shwasa-kas Chintamani Ras.
ayurvedic remedies
URTICARIA
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Shitapitta
Main symptoms : –
1. Rash all over the body.
2. Itching.
3. Reddish patches.
Remedies :-
1. Piper nigrum (Marich) with cow’s ghee.
2. Curcuma longa (Haridra) powder with milk or hot water.
3. Application of bark of (Kapitha).
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Brihat Haridra Khand Yoga.
2. Khadirarishta.
3. Mahamanjishthadi kwath.
4. Arogyavardhini.
CONSTIPATION
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Malavashtambha
Main symptoms : –
1. Irregular bowel evacuation.
2. Passage of hard stool in less quantity.
3. Flatulence.
Remedies :-
1. 10-15 pieces of Vitis vinifera (Black Grapes) kept over night in a glass of water and used at morning can relive constipation permanently.
2. Decoction of Zingiber officinale (Ardrak) added with 2 or three teaspoon of castor oil, taken at bedtime can be useful for chronic constipation.
3. Powdered Terminalia.chebula (Haritaki) processed in cow’s ghee in the dose of 1 teaspoon followed by lukewarm water is also proved as equal effective.
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Avipattikar churna.
2. Gandharva Haritaki churna.
3. Argwadh kapila vati.
4. Abhayadi Modak
VOMITTING
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Chhardi
Main symptoms : –
1. Nausea
2. Ejection of stomach contents.
Remedies :-
1. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu) + Pterocarpus santalinus(Raktachandan } paste prepared in milk.
2. Santalum album (Chandan) + Emblica officinals (Amalki) } with honey
3. Fresh juice of Punica granatam(Dadim)
4. Decoction of Coriandrum sativum (Dhanyak) with honey mixed.
5. Fresh juice of Zingiber officinale (Ardrak)+ Allium cepa (Palandu).
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Sutshekhar ras
2. Pravalpanchamrit
3. Mayur-pichhamashi
4. Chandanadi loha.
5. Dadimavaleham.
INDIGESTION
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Ajirna
Main symptoms : –
1. Loss of appetite
2. Nausea with /without vomiting.
Remedies :-
1. Citrus acida (Nimbuk) + Zingiber officinale (Adrak) + Salt (Saindhav) + Allium sativum (Rason) } Mixture - before meals
2. Tea of Syzygium aromaticum (Lavang) is effective when there is nausea and loss of appetite.
3. Ferula narthex (Hingu) with cow’s ghee.
4. Carum roxburghianum (Ajmoda) and salt (Saindhav) with hot water.
5. Drinking of Hot water intermittently.
6. Cuminum cyminum (Jirak) with Buttermilk.
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Hingvashtak churna.
2. Panchakolasav
3. Shankhavati
4. Lavanbhaskar churna.
HAIR LOSS
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Khalitya
Main symptoms : –
1. Progressive hair fall with or without dandruff.
Remedies : -
1. Gentle massage with
coconut oil.
Sesamum oil processed with Emblica officinals (Amalaki) and Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi).
2. Emblica officinals (Amalki) Cyperus rotundus (Musta) Sapindus trifoliatus (Arishtak) } Rinsing hairs with decoction of these herbs.
3. Triphala churna + Black Sesamum + Eclipta alba (Bhringaraj) } powder with hot water of internal use.
4. Massage with pulp of Aloe vera (Kumari) and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Japa-kusum).
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Bhringaraj ghan vati
2. Asthiposhak vati
3. Arogyavardhini
4. Praval panchamrit.
5. Tikta ghrit.
JOINT PAIN
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Sandhigata Vata
Main symptoms : –
1. Painful joints with or without inflammation
2. Restricted movements of joints.
3. Increased local temperature in inflamed joints.
Remedies :-
Inflamed joints :-
1. Dry fomentation.
2. Apply poultice of smashed leaves of Allium sativum (Rason), Ricinus communis (Erand), Vitex negundo (Nirgundi) Mixed with salt.
3. Zingiber officinale (Ardrak) ,Curcuma longa (Haridra) in paste form for Local Application.
Non Inflamed joints :-
1. Gental massage with Sesamum oil followed by hot water fomentation.
2. Smashed Allium sativam (Rason) boiled in milk.
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
Inflamed joints :-
1. Sinhanad guggul
2. Punarnava guggul
3. Dashamularishta
4. Rasnasaptak kwath
5. Mahavishagarbha tail for Local application
Non inflamed joints :-
1. Mahayograj guggul.
2. Mahanarayan tail for Local Application
3. Ashwagandharishta.
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Shitapitta
Main symptoms : –
1. Rash all over the body.
2. Itching.
3. Reddish patches.
Remedies :-
1. Piper nigrum (Marich) with cow’s ghee.
2. Curcuma longa (Haridra) powder with milk or hot water.
3. Application of bark of (Kapitha).
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Brihat Haridra Khand Yoga.
2. Khadirarishta.
3. Mahamanjishthadi kwath.
4. Arogyavardhini.
CONSTIPATION
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Malavashtambha
Main symptoms : –
1. Irregular bowel evacuation.
2. Passage of hard stool in less quantity.
3. Flatulence.
Remedies :-
1. 10-15 pieces of Vitis vinifera (Black Grapes) kept over night in a glass of water and used at morning can relive constipation permanently.
2. Decoction of Zingiber officinale (Ardrak) added with 2 or three teaspoon of castor oil, taken at bedtime can be useful for chronic constipation.
3. Powdered Terminalia.chebula (Haritaki) processed in cow’s ghee in the dose of 1 teaspoon followed by lukewarm water is also proved as equal effective.
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Avipattikar churna.
2. Gandharva Haritaki churna.
3. Argwadh kapila vati.
4. Abhayadi Modak
VOMITTING
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Chhardi
Main symptoms : –
1. Nausea
2. Ejection of stomach contents.
Remedies :-
1. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu) + Pterocarpus santalinus(Raktachandan } paste prepared in milk.
2. Santalum album (Chandan) + Emblica officinals (Amalki) } with honey
3. Fresh juice of Punica granatam(Dadim)
4. Decoction of Coriandrum sativum (Dhanyak) with honey mixed.
5. Fresh juice of Zingiber officinale (Ardrak)+ Allium cepa (Palandu).
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Sutshekhar ras
2. Pravalpanchamrit
3. Mayur-pichhamashi
4. Chandanadi loha.
5. Dadimavaleham.
INDIGESTION
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Ajirna
Main symptoms : –
1. Loss of appetite
2. Nausea with /without vomiting.
Remedies :-
1. Citrus acida (Nimbuk) + Zingiber officinale (Adrak) + Salt (Saindhav) + Allium sativum (Rason) } Mixture - before meals
2. Tea of Syzygium aromaticum (Lavang) is effective when there is nausea and loss of appetite.
3. Ferula narthex (Hingu) with cow’s ghee.
4. Carum roxburghianum (Ajmoda) and salt (Saindhav) with hot water.
5. Drinking of Hot water intermittently.
6. Cuminum cyminum (Jirak) with Buttermilk.
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Hingvashtak churna.
2. Panchakolasav
3. Shankhavati
4. Lavanbhaskar churna.
HAIR LOSS
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Khalitya
Main symptoms : –
1. Progressive hair fall with or without dandruff.
Remedies : -
1. Gentle massage with
coconut oil.
Sesamum oil processed with Emblica officinals (Amalaki) and Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi).
2. Emblica officinals (Amalki) Cyperus rotundus (Musta) Sapindus trifoliatus (Arishtak) } Rinsing hairs with decoction of these herbs.
3. Triphala churna + Black Sesamum + Eclipta alba (Bhringaraj) } powder with hot water of internal use.
4. Massage with pulp of Aloe vera (Kumari) and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Japa-kusum).
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
1. Bhringaraj ghan vati
2. Asthiposhak vati
3. Arogyavardhini
4. Praval panchamrit.
5. Tikta ghrit.
JOINT PAIN
Ayurvedic Synonym : - Sandhigata Vata
Main symptoms : –
1. Painful joints with or without inflammation
2. Restricted movements of joints.
3. Increased local temperature in inflamed joints.
Remedies :-
Inflamed joints :-
1. Dry fomentation.
2. Apply poultice of smashed leaves of Allium sativum (Rason), Ricinus communis (Erand), Vitex negundo (Nirgundi) Mixed with salt.
3. Zingiber officinale (Ardrak) ,Curcuma longa (Haridra) in paste form for Local Application.
Non Inflamed joints :-
1. Gental massage with Sesamum oil followed by hot water fomentation.
2. Smashed Allium sativam (Rason) boiled in milk.
Ayurvedic Medicines : -
Inflamed joints :-
1. Sinhanad guggul
2. Punarnava guggul
3. Dashamularishta
4. Rasnasaptak kwath
5. Mahavishagarbha tail for Local application
Non inflamed joints :-
1. Mahayograj guggul.
2. Mahanarayan tail for Local Application
3. Ashwagandharishta.
Friday, August 21, 2009
HERBAL SHAMPOOS
homemade herbal shampoo's:
1).One of the easiest ones to make is the one with shikakai. Wash 200 gms of dried olives and 200 gms of shikakai in cold water and soak them in an iron vessel.The next morning, boil the decoction for about 10-15 minutes. Mash the thick residue into the water and strain. Use this to wash the hair. This shampoo leaves the hair soft and silky.
2).You can also make a home-made herbal shampoo by using reetha and shikakai. Soak 125 gms each of reetha, shikakai and amla in 1 litre of water. Keep it aside for about 24 hours. Boil and allow the mixture to cool. Strain and use it to shampoo the hair. It is a very good way to wash the hair without harming it.
3).Take some dry soap nuts(reetha) and soak them in water overnight.Mash them in the morning and strain the soapy solution.Add a tsp of shikakai powder and wash your hair. If you are unable to make the shampoo cleanser at home, use this infusion recipe.Prepare it and mix in the shampoo you use. B.To make the infusion, boil two handful of mint leaves in one and a half glass of water for 20 minutes.Strain the solution and mix in a 300ml bottle of shampoo.
4).Fresh soap nut shampoo (reetha shampoo) Ingredients: A handful of reetha nuts A handful of shikakai pods 50 gm of dried amla 50 gm of dried brahmi leaves 250-400 ml. of water. Method: Boil all these ingredients together. Mash strain and use it to shampoo your hair. Reetha, shikakai, amla and brahmi impart a natural cleansing and glossy finish to any type of hair.
5)Take 2.5mls/grams each of shikakai, amla, bhringraj and soapnut extract and add them to 240ml slightly warm water. If desired, you can add 2.5gms of neem extract to this mixture if you have dandruff or scalp problems. Once completely mixed, use this mixture to wash hair. Rinse well with warm water. You may want to then adjust the pH to 5.5 with either lemon juice or Vinegar. Keep this in the refrigerator between uses.
1).One of the easiest ones to make is the one with shikakai. Wash 200 gms of dried olives and 200 gms of shikakai in cold water and soak them in an iron vessel.The next morning, boil the decoction for about 10-15 minutes. Mash the thick residue into the water and strain. Use this to wash the hair. This shampoo leaves the hair soft and silky.
2).You can also make a home-made herbal shampoo by using reetha and shikakai. Soak 125 gms each of reetha, shikakai and amla in 1 litre of water. Keep it aside for about 24 hours. Boil and allow the mixture to cool. Strain and use it to shampoo the hair. It is a very good way to wash the hair without harming it.
3).Take some dry soap nuts(reetha) and soak them in water overnight.Mash them in the morning and strain the soapy solution.Add a tsp of shikakai powder and wash your hair. If you are unable to make the shampoo cleanser at home, use this infusion recipe.Prepare it and mix in the shampoo you use. B.To make the infusion, boil two handful of mint leaves in one and a half glass of water for 20 minutes.Strain the solution and mix in a 300ml bottle of shampoo.
4).Fresh soap nut shampoo (reetha shampoo) Ingredients: A handful of reetha nuts A handful of shikakai pods 50 gm of dried amla 50 gm of dried brahmi leaves 250-400 ml. of water. Method: Boil all these ingredients together. Mash strain and use it to shampoo your hair. Reetha, shikakai, amla and brahmi impart a natural cleansing and glossy finish to any type of hair.
5)Take 2.5mls/grams each of shikakai, amla, bhringraj and soapnut extract and add them to 240ml slightly warm water. If desired, you can add 2.5gms of neem extract to this mixture if you have dandruff or scalp problems. Once completely mixed, use this mixture to wash hair. Rinse well with warm water. You may want to then adjust the pH to 5.5 with either lemon juice or Vinegar. Keep this in the refrigerator between uses.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
DARK CIRCLES REMEDY
It is quite ordinary to have dark circles under the eyes (black or dark eye circles), but they are usually momentary and can be treated
Causes of Dark under eye circles
* Dark Circles under eyes are normally due to a lack of sleep, fatigue, stress, shortage or some disease
* Dark circles can be due to genetic factors
* Nasal congestion may cause dark under eye circles
* Chronic atopic eczema on skin may dark circles
* Dark circles under eyes may be due to aging which thins the skin around the eyes
* Eyelid swelling or eye puffiness can produce shadows creating light dark eye circles.
Home Remedies for Dark circles under Eyes
* Drink at least ten glasses of water each day.
* Take all safety measures to avoid strain on the eyes
* Eight hours of sleep is a must for all of us, particularly for people having dark circles under their eyes
* Do not leave cream on the skin around the eyes for long time. Eliminate the cream applied around the eye after 10 min. No cream must be left on the skin around the eyes for long periods
* Close your eyes and cover eyelids with slices of raw potato or cucumber for 20-25 minutes. Wash with warm water and then apply a cream. This remedy is best Home Remedy for Dark circles under Eyes
* Home Remedy for Dark circles under eyes: Create a 1:1 mixture of fresh potato and cucumber juices. Soak some cotton and put on your eyelids and stay for 20 minutes and then wash your eyes with cold water
* Apply a mixture of lemon and tomato juice (equivalent parts) on the dark circles 2 times a day.
* Home Remedy for Dark circles under eyes: Make a paste of turmeric powder with pineapple juice and apply it for dark circles under the eyes
* Apply compressed mint around the eye
* Home Remedy for Dark circles under eyes: Massage with almond oil under and around eyes at bed time daily for 2 weeks and see the development. Almond helps to get rid of dark circles, and is an excellent "skin food". .
* Home Remedy for Dark circles under eyes: Massage the area with a powdered Vitamin E capsule and wipe off with a mixture of honey and egg white
* Put hot and cold clothes alternatively under eyes for 10-15 minutes. Then apply some almond oil on the dark area before going to bed
Puffiness of Eyes:
* Elevate the head of your bed at night. This helps avoid fluids from accumulating around your eyes as you sleep.
* Apply vitamin E or olive oil for puffiness.
* Bind some potato grates in a cloth and put over eyes for about 15-20 minutes.
* Place chilled cucumber slices or damp tea bags over eyes for about 20-25 minutes.
* Apply a cool tap water squeeze to the skin under your eyes for about 15 minutes
For better Vision:
* Eat vegetables and fruits wealthy in vitamin A.
* Dip carrot leave in hot water and leave for a few minutes. Drink the liquid 3 times in a day before meals.
* Dip cotton balls in rose water or cold water and stay under the eyes for 10 minutes..
* Try placing chilled chamomile tea bags over and around the eyes.
Causes of Dark under eye circles
* Dark Circles under eyes are normally due to a lack of sleep, fatigue, stress, shortage or some disease
* Dark circles can be due to genetic factors
* Nasal congestion may cause dark under eye circles
* Chronic atopic eczema on skin may dark circles
* Dark circles under eyes may be due to aging which thins the skin around the eyes
* Eyelid swelling or eye puffiness can produce shadows creating light dark eye circles.
Home Remedies for Dark circles under Eyes
* Drink at least ten glasses of water each day.
* Take all safety measures to avoid strain on the eyes
* Eight hours of sleep is a must for all of us, particularly for people having dark circles under their eyes
* Do not leave cream on the skin around the eyes for long time. Eliminate the cream applied around the eye after 10 min. No cream must be left on the skin around the eyes for long periods
* Close your eyes and cover eyelids with slices of raw potato or cucumber for 20-25 minutes. Wash with warm water and then apply a cream. This remedy is best Home Remedy for Dark circles under Eyes
* Home Remedy for Dark circles under eyes: Create a 1:1 mixture of fresh potato and cucumber juices. Soak some cotton and put on your eyelids and stay for 20 minutes and then wash your eyes with cold water
* Apply a mixture of lemon and tomato juice (equivalent parts) on the dark circles 2 times a day.
* Home Remedy for Dark circles under eyes: Make a paste of turmeric powder with pineapple juice and apply it for dark circles under the eyes
* Apply compressed mint around the eye
* Home Remedy for Dark circles under eyes: Massage with almond oil under and around eyes at bed time daily for 2 weeks and see the development. Almond helps to get rid of dark circles, and is an excellent "skin food". .
* Home Remedy for Dark circles under eyes: Massage the area with a powdered Vitamin E capsule and wipe off with a mixture of honey and egg white
* Put hot and cold clothes alternatively under eyes for 10-15 minutes. Then apply some almond oil on the dark area before going to bed
Puffiness of Eyes:
* Elevate the head of your bed at night. This helps avoid fluids from accumulating around your eyes as you sleep.
* Apply vitamin E or olive oil for puffiness.
* Bind some potato grates in a cloth and put over eyes for about 15-20 minutes.
* Place chilled cucumber slices or damp tea bags over eyes for about 20-25 minutes.
* Apply a cool tap water squeeze to the skin under your eyes for about 15 minutes
For better Vision:
* Eat vegetables and fruits wealthy in vitamin A.
* Dip carrot leave in hot water and leave for a few minutes. Drink the liquid 3 times in a day before meals.
* Dip cotton balls in rose water or cold water and stay under the eyes for 10 minutes..
* Try placing chilled chamomile tea bags over and around the eyes.
HAIR LOSS REMEDY
Treatment for Hair Loss by Rubbing Scalp: Home Remedy for Baldness
An energetic rubbing of the scalp with fingers after washing the hair with cold water is one of the most efficient home remedy for the prevention and treatment of hair loss. The scalp must be rubbed forcefully till it starts to tingle with the heat. It will make active the sebaceous glands and energies the circulation of blood in the affected area, making the hair grows well. One of the good home remedies for baldness.
Hair Loss home remedy with help of Amla Oil: Home Remedy for Baldness
Amla oil which is made by boiling dry pieces of amla in coconut oil, is regarded a helpful hair tonic for enriching hair growth. A mixture of an equal amount of fresh amla juice and lime juice, used as a shampoo also arouses hair growth and avoids hair loss.
Treatment for Hair Loss treatment with Lettuce: Home Remedy for Baldness
Lettuce is helpful in avoiding hair loss. A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is supposed to help the growth of hair if taken to the degree to half a litre a day. One of the best home remedies for baldness
Hair Loss home remedy with Amaranth
Amaranth is a good remedy for hair loss treatment. Its fresh leaf juice must be applied to the hair to avoid hair loss. It assists in the growth of the hair and keep it soft.
Hair Loss treatment with Alfalfa: Home Remedy for Baldness
The juice of alfalfa, in combination with identical amounts of carot and lettuce juice, taken daily, also assists in the growth of hair to an amazing extent. The combination of these juices is rich in elements which are especially helpful for the growth of hair and prevention of hair loss. One of the effective home remedies for baldness
Hair Loss treatment with help of Margosa: Home Remedy for Baldness
The leaves of the margosa tree are also helpful in the treatment of hair loss. If hair has been falling or has stop to produce it should be washed with the decoction of neem leaves. This will stop hair from falling and make stable its blackness. It not only lengthens hair but also kill lice.
Home remedies for Hair Loss with Mustard Oil and Henna Leaves
Mustard oil, boiled with henna leaves, is helpful for healthy growth of hair. About 250 ml of mustard oil must be boiled in a tin basin and about sixty grams of henna leaves should be slowly put in this oil till they are burnt in the oil. The oil must then be filtered using a cloth and stored. Normal massage of the head with the oil will create abundant hair. One of the safe and best home remedies for baldness
Treatment for Hair Loss with Coconut Milk: Home Remedy for Baldness
The application of coconut milk all over the scalp and rubbing it into the hair roots is also useful in the treatment of hair loss. It feeds the hair and endorses hair growth. Coconut milk is made by crushing the coconut shavings and squeezing them well.
Hair Loss treatment with Lime-Pepper Seeds
Certain home remedies have also been found helpful in the treatment of patchy hairlessness. The most valuable of these remedies is the seeds of lime and black pepper, ground jointly to get a well paste. This paste applied on the patches, has a gently irritant action. This increases blood circulation to the affected area and rouse hair growth. This paste must be applied two times in a day, for a few weeks. One of the effective home remedies for baldness
Hair Loss treatment with Liquorice
The paste of liquorice, made by crushing the pieces in milk with a pinch of saffron, is another precious remedy for patchy baldness. This paste must be applied over the bald patches at night before going to bed.
Hair Loss treatment with help Onion: Home Remedy for Baldness
Onion is also useful in patchy baldness. The affected area should be massaged with onions morning and evening till it is red. It must be rubbed with honey after that.
Hair Loss treatment via Pigeon Pea: Home Remedy for Baldness
A fine paste made from pigeon pea or red gram can also be applied often on bald patches for better results. One of the useful home remedies for baldness
Hair Loss treatment with Other Remedies
Daily application of refined coconut oil, mixed with lime water and lime juice on the hair, avoids hair loss and lengthens it. Application of the juice of green coriander leaves on the head is also regarded helpful. Daily use of castor oil as hair oil assists the luxuriant growth of the hair.
Hair loss prevention diet
Fine balanced food intake
The well condition of the hair depends, to a very great extent, on the intake of enough amounts of necessary nutrients in the daily diet. Persons with a propensity to lose hair should take a well-balanced and correct diet, made up of foods which, in combination, should provide all the necessary nutrients. It has been found that a diet which contains liberal quantities of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables and fruits would gives enough amounts of all the necessary nutrients. Each food group must generally form the bulk of one of the three principal meals. These foods must, however, be supplemented with certain particular foods such as milk, vegetable oils, honey, wheat germ, yeast and liver
Another hair loss prevention treatment
Proper cleaning of the hair is necessary.
Proper washing of the hair, and massaging of the scalp with a towel after a hairwash, are essential.
An energetic rubbing of the scalp with fingers after washing the hair with cold water is one of the most efficient home remedy for the prevention and treatment of hair loss. The scalp must be rubbed forcefully till it starts to tingle with the heat. It will make active the sebaceous glands and energies the circulation of blood in the affected area, making the hair grows well. One of the good home remedies for baldness.
Hair Loss home remedy with help of Amla Oil: Home Remedy for Baldness
Amla oil which is made by boiling dry pieces of amla in coconut oil, is regarded a helpful hair tonic for enriching hair growth. A mixture of an equal amount of fresh amla juice and lime juice, used as a shampoo also arouses hair growth and avoids hair loss.
Treatment for Hair Loss treatment with Lettuce: Home Remedy for Baldness
Lettuce is helpful in avoiding hair loss. A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is supposed to help the growth of hair if taken to the degree to half a litre a day. One of the best home remedies for baldness
Hair Loss home remedy with Amaranth
Amaranth is a good remedy for hair loss treatment. Its fresh leaf juice must be applied to the hair to avoid hair loss. It assists in the growth of the hair and keep it soft.
Hair Loss treatment with Alfalfa: Home Remedy for Baldness
The juice of alfalfa, in combination with identical amounts of carot and lettuce juice, taken daily, also assists in the growth of hair to an amazing extent. The combination of these juices is rich in elements which are especially helpful for the growth of hair and prevention of hair loss. One of the effective home remedies for baldness
Hair Loss treatment with help of Margosa: Home Remedy for Baldness
The leaves of the margosa tree are also helpful in the treatment of hair loss. If hair has been falling or has stop to produce it should be washed with the decoction of neem leaves. This will stop hair from falling and make stable its blackness. It not only lengthens hair but also kill lice.
Home remedies for Hair Loss with Mustard Oil and Henna Leaves
Mustard oil, boiled with henna leaves, is helpful for healthy growth of hair. About 250 ml of mustard oil must be boiled in a tin basin and about sixty grams of henna leaves should be slowly put in this oil till they are burnt in the oil. The oil must then be filtered using a cloth and stored. Normal massage of the head with the oil will create abundant hair. One of the safe and best home remedies for baldness
Treatment for Hair Loss with Coconut Milk: Home Remedy for Baldness
The application of coconut milk all over the scalp and rubbing it into the hair roots is also useful in the treatment of hair loss. It feeds the hair and endorses hair growth. Coconut milk is made by crushing the coconut shavings and squeezing them well.
Hair Loss treatment with Lime-Pepper Seeds
Certain home remedies have also been found helpful in the treatment of patchy hairlessness. The most valuable of these remedies is the seeds of lime and black pepper, ground jointly to get a well paste. This paste applied on the patches, has a gently irritant action. This increases blood circulation to the affected area and rouse hair growth. This paste must be applied two times in a day, for a few weeks. One of the effective home remedies for baldness
Hair Loss treatment with Liquorice
The paste of liquorice, made by crushing the pieces in milk with a pinch of saffron, is another precious remedy for patchy baldness. This paste must be applied over the bald patches at night before going to bed.
Hair Loss treatment with help Onion: Home Remedy for Baldness
Onion is also useful in patchy baldness. The affected area should be massaged with onions morning and evening till it is red. It must be rubbed with honey after that.
Hair Loss treatment via Pigeon Pea: Home Remedy for Baldness
A fine paste made from pigeon pea or red gram can also be applied often on bald patches for better results. One of the useful home remedies for baldness
Hair Loss treatment with Other Remedies
Daily application of refined coconut oil, mixed with lime water and lime juice on the hair, avoids hair loss and lengthens it. Application of the juice of green coriander leaves on the head is also regarded helpful. Daily use of castor oil as hair oil assists the luxuriant growth of the hair.
Hair loss prevention diet
Fine balanced food intake
The well condition of the hair depends, to a very great extent, on the intake of enough amounts of necessary nutrients in the daily diet. Persons with a propensity to lose hair should take a well-balanced and correct diet, made up of foods which, in combination, should provide all the necessary nutrients. It has been found that a diet which contains liberal quantities of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables and fruits would gives enough amounts of all the necessary nutrients. Each food group must generally form the bulk of one of the three principal meals. These foods must, however, be supplemented with certain particular foods such as milk, vegetable oils, honey, wheat germ, yeast and liver
Another hair loss prevention treatment
Proper cleaning of the hair is necessary.
Proper washing of the hair, and massaging of the scalp with a towel after a hairwash, are essential.
HAIR LOSS REMEDIES
- Make a natural packby mixing of indian gooseberry powder with an egg.Apply onto hair an leave for 30 mins before rinsing
- one can grind lime seeds along with black peppper in equal quantity with water and apply onto the scalp on regular basis
- Hot olive oil mixeed with natural honey and atsp of cinnamon powder before taking shower and leave for 15 mins
- Apply a mixture of aloe pulp with triphala powder onto the hair regularly this should be done for 3-6 months regularly
- Make a habit of applying coriander juice for shine and hair loss
HAIR REMEDIES
here are some useful home remedies -
1. Massaging of scalp:-gentle rubbing or massaging the scalp helps you to get healthy hair root and active sebaceous glands. Blood circulations also get normal which cause healthy and shiny hair. After shampooing your hair with cold water massage your scalp with the tip of your finger so that blood circulation gets energized. It will help you to fight against dry hair root and massive hair fall.
2. Some ayurvedic remedies -
a) There are lots of ayurvedic remedies that can help you to make your hair strong and less vulnerable. You can try mustard oil with henna leaves. Burn 250grams mustard oil with 60grams henna leaves. You have to boil this mixture and then can preserve this mixture. Apply this mixture gently on your scalp.
b) You can use onion to fight against hair fall. Onion juice with honey helps basically to fight against baldness. Onion contains vitamin-B6. And this vitamin is beneficial for growing of new hair.
c) Applying coconut oil and coconut milk over scalp is beneficial in the treatment of hair loss. What we call today hot oil treatment is one of the oldest home therapies for hair losing. Heat the mixture and apply over your hair.
d) Lemon juice is considered a medicine, which prevents hair fall. Dandruff problem and other itching disease of scalp can be remedied by lemon juice. Lemon contains vitamin-C. And this prevents this disease.
f) Using of lettuce with spinach juice is also helpful for growing of hair. It basically makes hair long and strong. It should be used half a liter of that mixture a day.
3. Some other hair fall remedies:- There are thousands of methods which can be used to keep your gorgeous, shiny hair protected from sun rays, ultraviolet ray and pollution. The paste of liquorices, with a pinch of saffron in milk is helpful. A fine paste made from pigeon pea or red gram is also applicable. There is also carrot juice with alfalfa leaf extract, amaranth paste, margosa leaves and all of these are very much effective not only fighting hair fall but also make your hair more black, more attractive and beautiful defying all damages.
4. Proper nutrition: - but the bottom line is proper nutrition. Appropriate intake of sufficient basic nutrients i.e. protein, fat, vitamin, carbohydrate is essential. Right proportion of all the basic nutrients is very much required for healthy hair. It’s not only applying several things on hair but also strengthening your hair root. And that is only possible when you make sure that you are healthy inside. And your outside beauty is a reflection of that. Nothing else.
1. Massaging of scalp:-gentle rubbing or massaging the scalp helps you to get healthy hair root and active sebaceous glands. Blood circulations also get normal which cause healthy and shiny hair. After shampooing your hair with cold water massage your scalp with the tip of your finger so that blood circulation gets energized. It will help you to fight against dry hair root and massive hair fall.
2. Some ayurvedic remedies -
a) There are lots of ayurvedic remedies that can help you to make your hair strong and less vulnerable. You can try mustard oil with henna leaves. Burn 250grams mustard oil with 60grams henna leaves. You have to boil this mixture and then can preserve this mixture. Apply this mixture gently on your scalp.
b) You can use onion to fight against hair fall. Onion juice with honey helps basically to fight against baldness. Onion contains vitamin-B6. And this vitamin is beneficial for growing of new hair.
c) Applying coconut oil and coconut milk over scalp is beneficial in the treatment of hair loss. What we call today hot oil treatment is one of the oldest home therapies for hair losing. Heat the mixture and apply over your hair.
d) Lemon juice is considered a medicine, which prevents hair fall. Dandruff problem and other itching disease of scalp can be remedied by lemon juice. Lemon contains vitamin-C. And this prevents this disease.
f) Using of lettuce with spinach juice is also helpful for growing of hair. It basically makes hair long and strong. It should be used half a liter of that mixture a day.
3. Some other hair fall remedies:- There are thousands of methods which can be used to keep your gorgeous, shiny hair protected from sun rays, ultraviolet ray and pollution. The paste of liquorices, with a pinch of saffron in milk is helpful. A fine paste made from pigeon pea or red gram is also applicable. There is also carrot juice with alfalfa leaf extract, amaranth paste, margosa leaves and all of these are very much effective not only fighting hair fall but also make your hair more black, more attractive and beautiful defying all damages.
4. Proper nutrition: - but the bottom line is proper nutrition. Appropriate intake of sufficient basic nutrients i.e. protein, fat, vitamin, carbohydrate is essential. Right proportion of all the basic nutrients is very much required for healthy hair. It’s not only applying several things on hair but also strengthening your hair root. And that is only possible when you make sure that you are healthy inside. And your outside beauty is a reflection of that. Nothing else.
HAIR REMEDIES
Here are a few herbal remedies and home remedies for hair growth and baldness which have been used for hundreds of years:
* Massage your scalp vigorously in a circular motion using coconut oil and then rinse. This improves circulation, which makes the hair grow, while the coconut oil soothes and protects the hair with natural oil and minerals.
* Massaging the scalp with almond oil is another remedy that has shown to stop hair loss.
* An old Indian remedy that is still relied on today involves boiling a cup of mustard oil and four tablespoons of henna leaf, filtering it into a bottle, and then applying it regularly to the scalp to stimulate hair growth.
* Juice made from alfalfa and fresh spinach, drunk daily, provides you with many of the nutrients that you need to keep your hair healthy and growing strong, as well as helping to keep your immune system healthy.
* Silica is must for healthy hair and nails. The use of silica as a supplement as well as adding it to shampoo are considered to be the most effective of the home remedies for hair growth and hair loss.
* Massage your scalp vigorously in a circular motion using coconut oil and then rinse. This improves circulation, which makes the hair grow, while the coconut oil soothes and protects the hair with natural oil and minerals.
* Massaging the scalp with almond oil is another remedy that has shown to stop hair loss.
* An old Indian remedy that is still relied on today involves boiling a cup of mustard oil and four tablespoons of henna leaf, filtering it into a bottle, and then applying it regularly to the scalp to stimulate hair growth.
* Juice made from alfalfa and fresh spinach, drunk daily, provides you with many of the nutrients that you need to keep your hair healthy and growing strong, as well as helping to keep your immune system healthy.
* Silica is must for healthy hair and nails. The use of silica as a supplement as well as adding it to shampoo are considered to be the most effective of the home remedies for hair growth and hair loss.
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