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
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