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health tips

2009-06-18T22:01:00.001-07:00

Health:

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer.
6. Play more games.
7. Read more books than you did in 2008.
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:

11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't overdo Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Society:

25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:

32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Last but not the least:

40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about.

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Divyang A. Pandya

ADUSA ADHATODA VASICA VASAKA PLANT

2009-04-07T09:59:00.001-07:00

ADUSA

ADHATODA VASICA

VASAKA

PLANT

वासका
Botanical Name: Adhatoda Vasica
Indian Name: Adusa
Origin, Distribution and Composition

Vasaka, also called Malabar nut tree, is well known throughout [India. It is tall, with several branches, dense, and an evergreen shrub. Leaves are large and lance-shaped. It has capsular four-seeded fruits. The flowers are either white or purple in colour. Its trade name vasaka is based on Sanskrit name. Vasaka is indigenous to India. It grows allover the of India and in the lower Himalayan ranges. The leaves contain an alkaloid vasicine besides an essential .
Healing Power and Curative Properties

The leaves, roots and the flowers are extensively used in indigenous medicine as a remedy for cold, cough, bronchitis and asthma.
Bronchitis and Asthma

In acute stages of bronchitis it gives unfailing relief. especially where the sputum is thick and sticky. It liquifies tilt sputum so that it is brought up more easily. For relief in asthma, the dried leaves should be smoked.
Tuberculosis

In Ayurveda, a preparation made from vasaka flowers, known as gulkand is used to treat tuberculosis. A few fresh petals of vasaka flowers should be bruised and put in a pot of chill3 clay. Some sugar crystals are added and the jar kept in the sun. It should be stirred every morning and evening. The preserve is ready for use in about a month.

Even the juice from its leaves is useful in treating tuberculosis. About 30 ml of the juice is taken thrice a day with honey. It relieves the irritable cough by its soothing action on the nerve and by liquefying the sputum, which makes expectoration easier.
Coughs

For coughs, 7 leaves of the plant are boiled in water, strained and mixed with 24 grams of honey. This decoction provides relief. Similarly a confection of vasaka flowers eaten in doses of 12 grams twice daily relieves cough. About 60 grams of flowers and 180 grams of jaggery should be mixed for preparing this confection.
Intestinal Warms

Its leaves, bark, the root-bark, the fruit and flowers are useful in the removal of intestinal parasites. The decoction of its root and bark in doses of 30 grams twice or thrice a day for 3 days can be given for this purpose. The juice of its fresh leaves can also be used in doses of a teaspoon thrice a day for 3 days.
Diarrhoea and Dysentery

The juice from its leaves should be given in doses of 2 to 4 grams in treating diarrhoea and dysentery.
Skin Diseases

A poultice of its leaves can be applied with beneficial results over fresh wounds, rheumatic joints and inflammatory swellings. A warm decoction of its leaves is useful in treating scabies and other skin diseases.
Methods for Uses and Dosages

The drug vasaka is often taken in the form of juice extracted from its leaves, mixed with ginger or honey, in doses of 15 to 30. The leaves can be made into a decoction or the dried leaves can be given in powder form in doses of 2 grams. Both the decoction and powder are constitunets of many preparations used in teh Ayurvedic medicine for various affections of the respiratory tract. The root and the bark hae the same medicinal uses as the leaves.A decoctoin of the bark is given in 30 to 60 ml does and the powdered root-bark in 0.75 to 2 grams does.

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Divyang A. Pandya

ગુણકારી ગંઠોડા(પીપરીમૂળ) Piper Longum Piperaceae Long Papper, Pipli Aromatic, stimulant, carminative ,good for constipation, for gonorrhea

2008-11-26T04:26:00.000-08:00

Piper Longum Pippali, Maagdhi Pippal, Lendi Pippali Long pepper
ગુણકારી ગંઠોડા(પીપરીમૂળ)
lindi piper, pipri, pipar, piper longum , long pepper,

Piper Longum Piperaceae Long Papper, Pipli

Aromatic, stimulant, carminative ,good for constipation, for gonorrhea, paralysis of the tongue ,advised in diarrhea , cholera, scarlatina ,Chronic Malaria, Viral hepatitis.Piper Longum is most commonly used to treat respiratory infections such as stomachache, bronchitis, diseases of the spleen, cough, tumors, and asthma. When applied topically, it soothes and relieves muscular pains and inflammation. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is said to be a good rejuvenator. Piper Longum helps stimulate the appetite and it dispels gas from the intestines. An infusion of Piper Longum root is used after birth to induce the expulsion of the placenta. It is used as sedative in insomnia and epilepsy. Also as cholagogue in obstruction of bile duct and gall bladder.
દેશી ઓસડિયાથી પરિચિત ગૃહિણીઓના રસોડામાં ગંઠોડા કે પીપરીમૂળ હોય જ છે. ગંઠોડા એ લીંડીપીપર નામની વનસ્‍પતિના મૂળિયાની ગાંઠ છે. આપણા ઘણાં કુટુબોમાં શરદી, ઉધરસમાં ગંઠોડાની રાબ પીવાય છે. ગંઠોડા ચા- શાકના ગરમ મસાલામાં પણ વપરાય છે. આયુર્વેદની શરદી, વાયુની દવાઓમાં ગંઠોડા વપરાય છે.
છોટા નાગપુરના પ્રદેશમાં બહેનોના માસિક સ્‍ત્રાવની ગરબડમાં તથા શરદીના વિકારોમાં ગંઠોડાનો ઉકાળો ગોળ નાખી પીવાય છે. પ્રસૂતા સ્‍ત્રીઓના પહોળા થયેલા ગર્ભાશય તથા યોનિમાર્ગને મૂળ સ્થિતિમાં લાવવા માટે ઘી- ગોળમાં કરેલી ગંઠોડાની રાબ ઉમદા ટોનિક જેવું કામ કરે છે.જે પ્રસૂતા બહેનોની પ્રસૂતિ થઈ જાય પણ પછી ઓર ન પડે તો તે પડવા માટે ગંઠોડાનો ઉકાળો ગોળ નાખી આપવાથીઓર બહાર આવી જાય છે.
અનિદ્રાઃ ખૂબ વિચાર, વાયુ કે વૃધ્‍ધાવસ્‍થાને કારણે વાયુ વધી જવાથી રાતની ઊઘ ઊડી જાય ત્‍યારે ગંઠોડાનું ચૂર્ણ ૨ગ્રામ જેટલું ગોળ તથા ઘી સાથે ખાવું અથવા દૂધમાં ખાંડ તથા ગંઠોડા નાંખી ઉકાળીને પીવાથી ઊંઘ સારી આવે છે.
કફની ઉધરસઃ ગંઠોડા સૂંઠ અને બહેગંદળનું ચૂર્ણ બનાવી રોજ મધમાં ચાટવાથી શરદી, કફની ઉધરસ મટે છે. ટાઢિયો તાવઃ ગંઠોડાનું ચૂર્ણ એકથી બે ગ્રામ જેટલું મધમાં ચાટીને ઉપરથી ગરમ દૂધ પીવાથી તાવ મટે છે.
અમ્‍લપિતઃ ગંઠોડા ૨ ગ્રામ તથા સાકર ૪-૫ ગ્રામ મેળવી સવાર-સાંજ ખાવાથી શ્વાસનું દર્દ શમે છે.
શ્વાસઃ પીપરીમૂળ ખરલમાં ૨૪ કલાક સુધી સતત ઘૂંટી લઈ, શીશી ભરી લો. તેમાંથી ૨ ગ્રામ દવા મધમાં રોજ સવાર- સાંજ ખાવાથી શ્વાસનું દર્દ શમે છે.
ઊલટીઃ પીપરીમૂળ તથા સૂંઠ સમાન ભાગે લઈ ચૂર્ણ બનાવી ૨ થી ૩ ગ્રામ જેટલું મધ સાથે લેવાથી મટે છે.
હ્રદયરોગઃ પીપરીમૂળ તથા એલચી બન્‍ને સમાન ભાગે લઈ ચૂર્ણ કરી ૩ ગ્રામ જેટલી દવા મધ સાથે લેવાથી કફજન્‍ય હ્રદયરોગ મટે છે.
સોજાઃ શરીરના કોઈ પણ અંગના વાયુ કે કફના સોજા પર પીપળીમૂળને પાણી સાથે વાટી ગરમ કરીને લેપ કરવો તેમ જ ગંઠોડૉ દેવદાર, ચિત્રક અને સૂંઠ નાખી ગરમ કરેલું પાકું પાણી જ ખાવા- પીવામાં વાપરવું
ધાવણ વધારવાઃ ગંઠોડા અને કાળા મરી પાણી સાથે બારીક વાટીને તે દૂધમાં મેળવી (ખાંડ નાખી) માતાને રોજપીવડાવવાથી તેના ધાવણમાં વધારો થાય છે.
નોંધઃ ગંઠોડા મોટી વયના માણસોને લેવાની માત્રા ૧ થી ૨ ગ્રામ છે. તે ગરમ હોઈ પિત્ત પ્રકૃતિવાળાને માટે સેવન હિતાવહ નથી. તે નેત્રદ્રષ્ટિ અને વીર્ય ઘટાડનાર છે.
ગુણધર્મો
આયુર્વેદના મતે ગંઠોડા કે પીપરીમૂળ સ્‍વાદમાં તીખા, તીક્ષ્‍ણ, ગુણમાં લૂખા (રુક્ષ) ગરમ પિતદોષ કરનાર, આમ કફ તથા વાયુદોષ મટાડનાર ભૂખ તથા રુચિ વધારનાર, ઝાડાને ભેદનાર અને પેટનાં (અજીર્ણ વાયુના) દર્દો, આફરો, બરોળ, ગોળો, કૃમિઘ દમ, શ્વાસ, ક્ષય, મગજની નબળાઈ, ગાંડપણ, વાયુપ્રકોપ, પ્રસૂતાને થયેલ (સૂતિકા) રોગ, માસિક સાફ ન આવવું, અનિદ્રા, ઉધરસ, શ્વાસ અને વાયુહર, ઉત્તેજક, ઝાડો સાફ લાવનાર, રકતશુધ્ધિ લાવનાર છે. તે વનજીકર અને સૂતિકા રોગ મટાડનાર છે.

Kidney stone is called as Vrukkashmari in Ayurveda

2008-11-11T01:20:00.001-08:00

Kidney stone is called as Vrukkashmari in Ayurveda . It is the formation of small sand like particles into a stone like solid structure . It can occur anywhere in the genito-urinary system . In the kidney / ureter / urinary bladder . It obstructs the normal flow of urine . Many times the stone moves from its original position , leading to mild to intense pain in the abdomen . There are many medicines , Herbal as well as Rasa kalpas too , to treat the stones anywhere in the body . The dose of the medicine changes as per the doshas , body constitution etc . It will be better if u can visit to any nearest Ayurveda Vaidya & take the medication after consultation .

Divyang A. Pandya

HARDE (Haritaki) Terminalia chebula , Terminalia reticulata Sanskrit and Bengali, Karkchettu (Telugu), Kadukkaya (Tamil), Harade (Marathi and Gujarati).

2008-10-19T00:02:00.001-07:00

HARDE (Haritaki)

SANSKRIT NAME
Harithaki LOCAL NAMES (in India)

Harithaki (Sanskrit and Bengali), Harad (Hindi), Karkchettu (Telugu), Kadukkaya (Tamil), Harade (Marathi and Gujarati).
HINDU MYTHOLOGY
Highly esteemed by the Hindus, and a mythological origin has been assigned to it. It is said that when Indra(king of dieties in hindu mythology) was drinking nectar in heaven, a drop of the fluid fell on the earth and produced Haritaki

PROPERTIES

(ayurvedic)
Guna :- Laghu, Ruksha
Rasa :- Madhura,katu,tiktha,kashaya,amla. only Lavana is absent.
Veerya :- Ushna
Vipaka :- Madhura
Prabhaava :- Tridoshahar

KARMA (Action) harde herb cure

Mridu Virechaka (mild laxative),
Tridoshahara (cures all the three doshas),
Agnideepaka (enhances bioassimilation),
Medhakara (enhances memory),
Rasayana (rejuvenating, prevents aging and disease),
Netra Hithakara (good for eyes),
Laghu Paki (digests easily),
Ayurvardhaka (increases life span),
Brimhana (nourishes body tissues),

SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Harithaki (Sanskrit and Bengali), Harad (Hindi), Karkchettu (Telugu), Kadukkaya (Tamil), Harade (Marathi and Gujarati).
BOTONICAL NAME
Terminalia chebula , Terminalia reticulata

FAMILY
Combretaceae
STRUCTURE Large tree, young branchlets, leaf buds,

Leaves:- mostly subopposite, distant, ovate, with long, soft, shining, rust coloured, or silvery hairs.Wither in the cold season.

Flowers:- Dull white or yellowish, with a strong offensive smell.Blossom in April to May.
Fruits:- Obovoid or ellipsoidal from a broad base, glabrous.Formation in November to January.

PHARMACOLOGY Fruit contains a constituent which has a wide antibacterial and antifungal spectrum.and also inhibits growth of E.coli, the most common organism responsible for urinary tract infection. The fruit pulp exhibits laxative properties.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Fruits:- Contain astringent substances - tannic acid, Chebulinic acid, gallic acid etc. Resin and a purgative principle of the nature of anthraquinone and sennoside are also present.

USE OF METHI

2008-10-18T23:44:00.000-07:00

METHI USE

The rhombic yellow to amber colored fenugreek seed, commonly called maithray, is frequently used in the preparation of pickles, curry powders, and pastes, and is often encountered in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent. The young leaves and sprouts of fenugreek are eaten as greens, and the fresh or dried leaves are used to flavor other dishes. The dried leaves (called kasuri methi) have a bitter taste and a strong characteristic smell.

In India, fenugreek seeds are mixed with yogurt and used as a conditioner for hair. It is one of the three ingredients of idli and dosa (Tamil). It is also one of the ingredients in the making of khakhra, a type of bread. It is used in injera/taita, a type of bread unique to Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. The word for fenugreek in Amharic is abesh, and the seed is reportedly also often used in Ethiopia as a natural herbal medicine in the treatment of diabetes. It is also sometimes used as an ingredient in the production of clarified butter (Amharic: qibé, Ethiopian and Eritrean Tigrinya: tesme), which is similar to Indian ghee. In Turkey, fenugreek gives its name, çemen, to a hot paste used in pastirma. The same paste is used in Egypt for the same purpose. The Arabic word hulba حلبة (Helba in Egypt) for the seed resembles its Mandarin Chinese counterpart hu lu ba. In Yemen it is the main condiment and an ingredient added to the national dish called saltah. Fenugreek, or shambalîleh شنبليله in Persian, is also one of four herbs used for the Iranian recipe Ghormeh Sabzi.

In Egypt, fenugreek seeds are prepared as tea, by being boiled then sweetened. This is a popular winter drink served in coffee shops. In other parts of the Middle East fenugreek is used in a variety of sweet confections. A cake dessert known as Helba in the Islamic world is a tasty treat during Islamic holidays. This is a semolina cake covered in sugar or maple-like syrup, and sprinkled with fenugreek seeds on top.

Jews customarily eat fenugreek during the meal of the first and/or second night of Rosh Hashana (The New Year). It is green and is similar to the verb ירבו (to increase) in Hebrew, which symbolically signifies a prayer that their merits will increase. Yemenite Jews often prepare a foamy substance from fenugreek seeds that they add to soups.

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Divyang A. Pandya

Methi Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant in the family Fabaceae. It is commonly known as Maithray (Bangla,Gujarati),

2008-10-18T23:43:00.001-07:00

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant in the family Fabaceae. It is commonly known as Maithray (Bangla,Gujarati), Methi or Mithi (Hindi , Nepali, Marathi मेथी, and Urdu ميتهي , from the Sanskrit मेथिका), Menthyada soppu (ಮೆಂತ್ಯ) (Kannada), Ventayam (வெந்தயம்) (Tamil), Menthulu (Telugu), Hilbeh (حلبة Arabic), or ulluva (ഉലുവ Malayalam)، shambalîleh (شنبليله Persian). Fenugreek is used both as an herb (the leaves) and as a spice (the seed). It is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop. It is frequently used in curry.

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2008-10-13T05:10:00.000-07:00

Herb Common Name: ASHOK
Botanical Name: SARACA INDICA
English Name: ASHOKA
Part: BARK

Other Name :

Ashoka Tree, Anganapriya, Asogam, Asokada, Ashopalava, Asok, Asoka, Asoka Tree, Asupala, Gandapushpa, Kankelli, Kenkalimara, Thawgabo, Vichitrah

Constitution:
Historical documents state that Asoka contain haematoxylin. Recent analysis of the dry powdered bark showed the presence of a fair amount of tannin and probably an organic substance containing iron. No active principles of the nature of alkaloid, essential oil, etc., were found. Bark contains a fair amount of tannin and catachin. The bark of the herb is strongly astringent and uterine sedative. It acts directly on the muscular fibers of the uterus. It has a stimulating effect on the endometrium and the ovarian tissue. Used for the uterine/ovarian fibroids, menorrhagia, bleeding hemorrhoids, bleeding dysentery.

For uterine affections, especially in menorrhagia due to uterine fibroids and other causes. Prepare a decoction of the bark by boiling 4 ounces of the bark in 4 ounces of milk and 16 ounces of water till the water is evaporated. Take this with milk in two or three divided doses during the course of the day in menorrhagia. Start it from the 4th day of the monthly period. Continue taking this till the bleeding ceases. For internal bleeding, hemorrhoids and hemorrhagic dysentery Bark of asoka tree is useful in internal bleeding hemorrhoids and hemorrhagic dysentery. Liquid extract of the bark was found to do considerable good. Flowers pounded and mixed with water are useful in hemorrhagic dysentery.

Dosage: Preparation: Decoction, powder, pill, ghee, paste

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2008-10-13T04:55:00.001-07:00

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Date: Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 5:15 PM
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Herb Common Name: ASHOK
Botanical Name: SARACA INDICA
English Name: ASHOKA
Part: BARK

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Ashtang Ayurveda

2008-09-20T00:59:00.001-07:00

Ashtang Ayurveda considers the human body to be composed of five elements - ether, air, fire, water and earth, which are collectively termed as the panchamahabhootas. From these elements originate the three bodily humors or the three doshas - Vata, pitta and kapha. These three administer all the physical and mental functions of the body and thus are necessary for good health, vitality and immunity. Each dosha is an amalgamation of any two of the five bhutas with one predominantly ruling. Since these three doshas coordinate all the physiological and psychological processes within the body and mind, they stand responsible for every physical activity, characteristic, mental capacity, physical energy, thoughts and the emotional tendency of human beings. In short, it can be said that although structurally the human body comprises five elements, its functional potentiality is determined by the three humours, with any one finding a superior place in each human body giving the person the subsequent body type. Moreover, a person is more likely to suffer from ailments related to the dosha that is present in the highest concentration.

Vata, the first of the three doshas is made up of the elements earth and air. It controls every body movement and mind activities including blood circulation, sensation, respiration, speech, hearing, touch, natural urges, excretion, formation of foetus, the sexual act, retention and feeling like fear, anxiety, grief and enthusiasm. In short, most of the physical phenomena associated with the nervous system of human beings are under the dominance of vata. Ashtang Ayurveda claims to have found out the site of existance of the three doshas. Accordingly, vata is said to exist below the naval and the lower part of the body.

People who have vata type of constitution are usually physically active and thin. Their skin and hair are dry and joints are prominent. Under stressful conditions, they tend to lose their decision-making power and become insecure, fearful and anxious. They are light sleepers and prefer warm climate. The vata people are characterised by immense creativity and enthusiasm. Their digestive system, particularly the colon is vulnerable and often give rise to problems. The renowned Ayurvedic text, the Charaka Samhita, precisely lays down the characteristics of vata dosha :dry and rough (rookshaha), light or lacking weight (laghuhu), cool (sheetoha), always moving (chalota); broad, unlimited, unbounded (vishadaha) and rough (kharaha).

There are five types of vata dosha. These are pran vata, apan vata, saman vata, vyan vata and udan vata. In pran vata, the air exists in the oral cavity, head, throat, ear, tongue, chest and heart. It helps in intake of food and water, swallowing, sneezing, spitting, respiration and other related activities. It also helps in the proper functioning of the vital elements like Pitta, Kapha, Satva, Raj, Tam and Maan. The disorders in pran vata may cause pulmonary problems, repiratory disorders, asthama, bronchitis, hoarseness, hiccough, tuberculosis and other lungs disorders. Apan vata exists in sigmoid colon, rectum, testicles, scrotum, urinary bladder, vagina, uterus, navel, loins and groins. This type of vata is concerned with the excretion of the stool, urine, semen, menstrual discharges and with child birth. Abnormalities in this vata may result in frequent urination, urinary stones, polyuria, burning urination, urinary bladder problems, heamorrhoids, prolapsus of rectum, constriction of anus fistula and semen related problems. Saman vata resides in stomach and duodenum thus helping in the digestion of food and the proper formation of rasa dhatu, stool and urine. It regulates the assimilation of the food and food contents and finally helps to supply the assimilated matter to blood stream and heart. This vata also controls sweating. The abnormality of this type of vata causes loss of appetite, indigestion, loose stool, etc. Vyan vata is scattered throughout the body. It is concerned with the transmission of the seven dhatus to the vital parts of the body. The abnormalities of this type of vata may result in complications like spasmodic effects,neuralgia, aches, inflammation, rigidity, paralysis and the like. Other disturbances include fever, diarrhoea, and hemorrhagic conditions in certain part of the body. Udan vata invests the navel, thoracic cavity, and chest. This vata controls the act of speech, act of talking, act of singing, enthusiasm and mental strength. It keeps the body strong, brightens color and the texture of skin. Disorders in udan vata create diseases of eyes, mouth, nose, ear, larynx, pharynx, and head.

Vata is stimulated by pungent, bitter and acidic food products and weakened by sweet, sour and salty tasting foods. Ashtang Ayurveda recommends sweet, sour or salty food to a person with vata personality. These people should refrain from watching too much television or from rushing around doing many things at the same time because these activities stimulate vata. Deficiency of vata in the body leads to uneasiness, langour and loss of consciousness while vata excess is responsible for thinness of the body, dark complexion, roughness of the voice, desire for heat, hard stool, insomnia, throbbing sensation, , and weakness. Apart from these, the vitiation of vata can cause swelling in the abdomen and rumbling sound in the intestines.

Thus it can be concluded that people in whom vata dosha dominates tend to show the characteristics of vata personality. Disorders in vata hamper the normal life of a person. To combat the disorders due to increase, decrease, or vitiation of vata, Ashtang Ayurveda suggests proper diet and various yogic therapies.

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BRAHMI (BACOPA MONNIERA):

2008-09-11T07:30:00.001-07:00

BRAHMI (BACOPA MONNIERA):
Reetha powder is prepared from dried fruit of Reetha. It can be used as a face pack to improve facial complexion. It is used as a hair application to make hair shiny and their beautification. It also removes dandruff and lice in hair. It can also be used to clean jewellery and washing woolen clothes. It is used in Ayurvedic preparations and Herbal Shampoos.

HENNA, MEHNDI, MENDEE, EGYPTIAN PRIVET, SMOOTH LAWSONIA ,AL-KHANNA, AL-HENNA, JAMAICA MIGNONETTE

2008-09-11T07:03:00.001-07:00

Henna

Family Name : LYTHRACEAE

Botanical Name : LAWSONIA INERMIS

Common Name : HENNA, AL-KHANNA, AL-HENNA, JAMAICA MIGNONETTE, MEHNDI, MENDEE, EGYPTIAN PRIVET, SMOOTH LAWSONIA

Part Used : FLOWERS, POWDERED LEAVES, FRUIT

Habitat : Scarcely in dry decidious forests, widely cultivated as a hedge plant.

Uses : The roots are bitter, refrigerant, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, abortifacient and trichogenous and is useful in burning sensation, leprosy skin diseases and amenorrhoea. It is used in pre mature graying of hair. Henna is widely used for drawing tattoos, arts and designs. Leaves are useful in wounds ulcers strangury cough, bronchitis, dysentery etc. The fruit is thought to have emmenagogue properties.

Guggul Indian herb can reduce cholesterol

2008-09-11T06:44:00.001-07:00

Guggul

Family Name : BURSERACEAE

Botanical Name : COMMIPHORA MUKUL

Common Name : COMMIPHORA, MUKUL, GUGGUL, BALSAMODENDRON MUKUL, INDIAN BDELLIUM TREE, MOQL, MOQLE-ARZAGI

Part Used : WHOLE PLANT
Commiphora wightii (Guggul or Mukul myrrh tree) is a flowering plant in the family Burseraceae.
The guggul plant may be found from northern Africa to central Asia, but is most common in northern India.
It prefers arid and semi-arid climates and is tolerant of poor soil.

It is a shrub or small tree, reaching a maximum height of 4 m, with thin papery bark. The branches are thorny. The leaves are simple or trifoliate, the leaflets ovate, 1-5 cm long, 0.5-2.5 cm broad, irregularly toothed. It is gynodioecious, with some plants bearing bisexual and male flowers, and others with female flowers. The individual flowers are red to pink, with four small petals

Habitat : Rocky tracks of Western India and Eastern Himalayas.

Uses : It is Carminative, Antispasmodic, Disphoretic, Ecobolic, Anti Suppurative and Emmenagogue. Gum resin used for treatment of rheumatoid arthiritis. It is a potent drug for cardiac disorders high cholesterol. It is an ingredient for over fifty compounds.
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Hypothyroidism

2008-09-04T03:10:00.000-07:00

Prakriti: Vata - 12% Pitta - 24% Kapha -64%

Vikriti: Vata - 35% Pitta - 25% Kapha -40%

Planets: Vata - 40% Pitta - 40% Kapha -20%

Pranavahasrota; Respiratory system, lungs and heart:……………
State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Excess / Vata Shatavari

Annavahasrota: Digestive system, stomach and small intestine:……
State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Deficient / Vata Ginger

Ambuvahasrota; Pancreas, spleen, palate, and tongue: ……………
State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Deficient / Vata Marshmallow

Rasavahasrota: Lymphatic system, lungs, heart, stomach and
skin:..State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Excess / Vata Hawthorn

Rasa dhatu
Raktavahasrtoa: Circulatory system, heart, blood cells and
vessels:State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Excess / Vata Hawthorn

Rakra dhatu
Mamsavahasrota: Muscular system, liver, and spleen:………………
State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Deficient / Vata Guggul

Mamsa dhatu
Medovahasrota: Adipose system, pancreas, kidney, and omentum: State
and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Excess / Kapha Guggul

Medo dhatu
Asthivahasrota: Skeletal system, bones and colon:…………………..
State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Excess / Kapha Guggul

Asthi dhatu
Majjavahasrota; Nervous system and brain:………………………….
State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Deficient / Kapha Tulsi

Majja dhatu
Shukravahasrota: Reproductive system: includes ovaries:……….. >
State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Deficient / Kapha Shatavari

Shukra dhatu
Svedavahasrota; Sebaceous system: includes lungs:………………..
State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Excess / Pitta Peppermint

Purishavahasrota: Excretory system: large intestine, appendix: …
State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Deficient / Vata Flax

Mutravahasrota: Urinary system: kidneys and bladder: ………..…
State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Excess / Kapha Shatavari

Manovahasrota: Mind:………………………………………………….
State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Deficient / Kapha Gotu Kola
(Was Pitta now Kapha)
Artavahasrota: Menstrual system: includes uterus:…………………..
State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Deficient / Kapha Turmeric

Stanyavahasrota; Lactation system, breasts…………………………. N>
State and condition of the srotas___Herbs
Deficient / Vata Shatavari

Herb formula:

4 Parts Shatavari = 11.00g.
3 Parts Guggul = 8.25g.
2 Parts Hawthorn = 5.50g.
1 Part Ginger = 2.75g.
1 Part Marshmallow Root = 2.75g.
1 Part Tulsi = 2.75g.
1 Part Peppermint = 2.75g.
1 Part Flax = 2.75tg.
1 Part Turmeric = 2.75g.
1 Part Gota Kola = 2.75g.

16 Parts X 2.75g. = 44g.

÷ 14 Days = 3g. Per day

or

4 / 250mg. Capsules 3 X Per day

Medohar Guggulu

2008-09-03T22:04:00.001-07:00

Medohar Guggulu and Kanchanar Guggulu can be taken together simultaneously. The standard dose is 2 tablets three times a day. The maximum one time dose of each dose can be 4 tablets of each three times in a day. The treatment can be continued for 6 months at a stretch, and then reviewed about its effectivity and continuation.

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Garlic

2008-09-02T07:31:00.001-07:00

Garlic
Allium sativum L., commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion family Alliaceae. Its close relatives include the onion, the shallot, the leek and the chive. Garlic has been used throughout recorded history for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It has a characteristic pungent, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens considerably with cooking.[1].

A bulb of garlic, the most commonly used part of the plant, is divided into numerous fleshy sections called cloves. The cloves are used as seed, for consumption (raw or cooked), and for medicinal purposes. The leaves, stems (scape) and flowers (bulbils) on the head (spathe) are also edible and most often consumed while immature and still tender. The papery, protective layers of 'skin' over various parts of the plant and the roots attached to the bulb are the only parts not considered palatable.

Garlic has been used as both food and medicine in many cultures for thousands of years, dating at least as far back as the time that the Egyptian pyramids were built. Garlic is claimed to help prevent heart disease including atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and cancer

Cucurbita is a genus in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae KADDU

2008-09-02T07:21:00.000-07:00

Cucurbita is a genus in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae first cultivated in the Americas and now used in many parts of the world . It includes species grown for their fruit and edible seeds (the squashes, pumpkins and marrows, and the chilacayote), as well as some species grown only as gourds. They have bicollateral vascular bundles. Many North and Central American species are visited by specialist pollinators in the apid group Eucerini, especially the genera Peponapis and Xenoglossa, and these bees can be very important for fruit set.

Cucurbita species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Cabbage Moth, Hypercompe indecisa and Turnip Moth.

Several species of Cucurbita are native to North America, including C. foetidissima (finger-leaved gourd), C. digitata (calabazilla), and C. palmata (coyote melon). These plants produce gourds and form large, fleshy, tuber-like roots.

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Amla contains

2008-08-31T21:59:00.000-07:00

Amla contains Ascorbigen A and Ascorbigen B. Theses have a
gamma lactone and is not same as Ascorbic acid.

Ascorbic acid can be liberated from this. As a convenience theses
are often grouped together as Ascorbic acid. (Although,it is analyzed
as such.

The key point difference is that Ascorbigen are more stable than
Ascorbic acid.

The tannins from Amla help further protect the Ascorbigen just like
shock absorbers. They themselves trap the free radicals before
oxidation of Ascorbigen can occur.

Our ancestors were extremely practical because they used Amla in
presence of FAT (from ghee), this provides an additional layer of
protection to the water soluble moiety of Ascorbigen. Thereby
further enhancing the relative stability. They did not necessarily
know this (chemical stability) but they certainly recognized this
from experience.

In our ancient texts they used Amla fruit, Leaves and bark in the
metallurgy for manufacturing arrow-heads. Here, the powerful
reducing agent (various forms of gallates and Ascorbigen) efficiently
reduced Iron ore.

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Common names of this tree include amalaka : amla

2008-08-30T21:29:00.001-07:00

Common names of this tree include amalaka in Sanskrit, amla (आँवला) in Hindi, amlaki (আমলকী) in Bengali, and amala in Nepal Bhasa.

Indian gooseberry has undergone preliminary research, demonstrating in vitro antiviral and antimicrobial properties. Experimental preparations of leaves, bark or fruit have shown potential efficacy against laboratory models of disease, such as for inflammation, cancer, age-related renal disease, and diabetes.

A human pilot study demonstrated reduction of blood cholesterol levels in both normal and hypercholesterolemic men.

Although fruits are reputed to contain high amounts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), 445 mg/100g, the specific contents are disputed and the overall antioxidant strength of amla may derive instead from its high density of tannins and other polyphenols. The fruit also contains flavonoids, kaempferol, ellagic acid and gallic acid.

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amla (आँवला)

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Amla (Emblica Officinalis)

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Amla (Emblica Officinalis)
Offering Amla, a herbal food supplement which is considered to be the richest natural source of Vitamin C. It helps in improving digestion. It has diuretic, carminative and laxative properties.

Therapeutic Uses : Respiratory disorders, diabetes, heart disease, eye disorders, rheumatism, scurvy, prevents ageing, hair tonic, liver functions and more

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Neem (Azadirachta Indica) LIMDO IN GUJARATI

2008-08-27T04:00:00.001-07:00

Neem (Azadirachta Indica) LIMDO IN GUJARATI
Blood purifier. Anti inflammatory. Antiseptic. Anti fungal. Anti viral. Anti arthritic. Analgesic. Anti-ulcer. Used in all common skin diseases. Lowers levels of blood sugar and cholesterol. Scientific study indicates very effective results of its antiseptic, antifungal, anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Tulsi

2008-08-27T03:59:00.001-07:00

Tulsi

Develops real strength in the body and gives protection against stress and common ailments. It clears the aura and strengthens the immune system.
On account of its innumerable time-tested applications, the plant is most revered by Indians and called 'Sacred Basil' which is grown in every
home and used for common ailments and general well-being.

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Aloevera

2008-08-27T03:58:00.001-07:00

Aloevera
Aloe is useful in eye infections and internal bleeding piles, cough and colds, and as an external application to inflamed and painful parts of the body.
Scientific study indicates that Aloevera is very useful in internal and external inflammations, constipation, dysentery, hysterical fits and flatulence.

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TULSI : Ocimum tenuiflorum

2008-08-26T06:15:00.001-07:00

Ocimum tenuiflorum (also known as Ocimum sanctum, and Tulasī (तुलसी‌) in Sanskrit and Hindi), (തുളസി) in Malayalam, (துளசி) in Tamil, (ತುಳಸಿ) in Kannada, is a well known aromatic plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is known across South Asia as a medicinal plant, and has an important role within the Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism, in which devotees perform worship involving Tulasi plants or leaves. Native to India, it is a small herb or shrub, having long lives (some plants are known to have been in the families since 3-4 generations.) The foliage is green or purple, strongly scented. Leaves have petioles, and are ovate, up to 5cm long, usually somewhat toothed. Flowers are white, tinged purple, borne in racemes.

Its close cousin, the Thai Basil, Ocimum basilicum L or Ocimum sanctum, are sometimes wrongly called Hindu Holy Basil in shops and on the internet, but they can be distinguished by their very different aroma and flavour. Hindu Holy Basil is slightly hairy, whereas Thai Basil is smooth and hairless; Hindu Holy Basil does not have the strong aniseed or licorice smell of Thai Basil^[1]; and Hindu Holy Basil has a spicy flavor sometimes compared to cloves.

Tulasi in scripture

Tulasi plant and gooseberry plant with enclosure "Katte" .

A number of passages in the Puranas and other scriptures, point to the importance of tulsi within religious worship. Tulasi is regarded as a goddess (an avatar of Lakshmi) and a consort of Vishnu. A garland of tulasi leaves is the first offering to the Lord as part of the daily ritual. Tulsi is accorded the sixth place among the eight objects of worship in the ritual of the consecration of the kalasha, the container of holy water.

According to one story, Tulasi was a gopi who fell in love with Krishna and so had a curse laid on her by His consort Radha. She is very dear to Vishnu. Tulsi is also mentioned in the stories of Mira and Radha immortalised in Jayadeva's Gita Govinda. One story has it that when Krishna was weighed in gold, not even all the ornaments of His consort Satyabhama could outweigh Him. But a single tulsi leaf placed on one side by his consort Rukmini tilted the scale.

Tulsi is ceremonially married to Vishnu annually on the eleventh bright day of the month of Kaartika in the lunisolar calendar. This festival continues for five days and concludes on the full moon day, which falls in mid-October. This ritual, called the "Tulsi Vivaha", inaugurates the annual marriage season in India.

In the Christian tradition it is said that Tulsi grew around the place of Crucifixion(requires source?). Tulasi

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Cooking Foods According to Ayurveda

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Cooking Foods According to Ayurveda

Well cooked grains, beans, and vegetables release their Prana in the colon. This provides long-term tissue building energy. However, these energies cannot be released from complex carbohydrates without the assistance of enzymes. A Clean intestinal tract is also essential for proper absorption.This coincides with two of the modern holistic health theories of colon cleansing and enzyme consumption. But the Ayurvedic approach again is practical and individualized. Which herbs for which constitution will produce the best colon cleansing varies. Therefore, some people find some of the standard colon cleansing products ineffectual or difficult for their bodies to tolerate.

Triphala ("the three fruits"), used in Ayurveda, is one of the best colon cleansers because it strengthens and tones the muscle action of the colon. It does not cause laxative dependency by doing the work for the colon. Similarly, the consumption of enzyme tablets will cause the digestive organs natural ability to produce enzymes for digestion to become suppressed and lazy and possibly lose their ability to function all together. Ayurvedic cooking uses certain herbs and spices to help stimulate the body to produce its own digestive enzymes.

Neem

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Neem: As a superb blood purifier neem detoxifies our body. Any kind of bodily inflammation can be cured through the proper utilization of neem. Along with blood purifying properties this herb also contains certain anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. If raw neem leaves are consumed regularly for a month in summer season then you will be shielded against fever throughout the year. The procedure for taking these leaves is; seven freshly grounded soft neem leaves, seven grounded black pepper seeds, 3-4 tablespoons of water along with a pinch of salt. This mixture is to be taken everyday, in the morning, empty stomach.

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Ginger:

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Ginger:

To start off with, our stomach can be properly relieved of any trouble through ginger. It is a worthy natural remedy against inflammation, helps adequately to control vomiting and also increases appetite. Ginger can be effectively used in our day to day meal preparations.

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Neem

2008-08-18T06:35:00.001-07:00

Neem or Azadirachta Indica is a large, evergreen tree and has strong health maintaining properties. Its principle constituents are nimbin, nimbinin and nimbidin.

Neem is used as a poultice in boils, is antiseptic, demulcent, a tonic in catarrhal affections, stomachic, stimulant. It is useful in hypoglycemic, rheumatism, as an analgesic, antipyretic, sedative, antibacterial, antiprotozoal, antiviral, anthelmintic and in skin diseases. The tree stem, root and bark possess astringent, tonic, and antiperiodic properties.

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Herbs for Health

2008-08-18T05:58:00.001-07:00

Herbs that contain elements capable of providing protection against various ailments belong to the herbs for health category.

These herbs when taken as a part of our daily diet help to safeguard our body against different kinds of diseases.In herbal cure the body adequately uses its inner healing powers which are triggered on once favorable conditions are created. The intake of health herbs helps to neutralize the effect of harmful substances that restrict the proper functioning of our body and thereby help us to stay healthy and fit throughout the year. Echinacea, Garlic and Aloe Vera are the herbs which are frequently used in herbal supplements.

Herbal dietary supplements are considerably valuable to our system for supplying nutrients to the body in ample amount, ascertaining the welfare of our immune system and enhancing memory.

Neem oil

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Neem oil is well known Indian System of medicine as disinfectant, anti-bacterial, ant-fungal, repellent to keep surroundings free from mosquitoes and flies, treatment of skin diseases and inflammations. In addition several medicinal uses are suggested by well known Research Institutes and Monographs on Neem. Some of the Medicinal uses are listed below:

About 3 to 5 drops of neem oil taken internally result in gradual reduction of oral antidiabetic drugs, alternatively 2-3 drops of Neem can be taken with betel leaf.
Neem oil 3-5 drops, mixed with 2 tea spoons of sugar taken once a day, for 15 days help to cure tropical eosinophilia
Apply 2-3 drops of neem oil externally for sun burn, chapped lips, minor cuts and bruies, cracked nipples, dry skin, dapper rash and as after shave.
Apply few drops of neem oil soaked in cotton for dental and gum troubles.
For Rheumatic Pains, Inflammation, Swelling, Massage of neem oil mixed with Eucalyptus Oil for Relief.
For ear ache apply 1-2 drops of warm neem oil into ear.
Few drops of neem oil o used Mosquito mats or kerosene lamps containing 1% Neem repel mosquitoes.
To cure piles take 5-10 drops neem oil and gently rub on the hermorrohoids for about a week.
For relief of elephantiasis, liberally massage Neem on the affected leg. Always sleep with affected leg placed at a higher position than your body.
A wick made from neem oil put in fistula helps to heal it wothout operation
Apply few drops of neem oil to cure pimples, black spots on the face.
Neem is mosquito repellent. Rub few drops of oil on the exposed parts of body for overnight protection. Alternatively 5% Neem in coconut oil also may be used. Apply Neem children before going to bed. This treatment is useful since children are prone to japanese encephalities (JE) for which carriers are mosquitoes. Children in Paddy growing areas are prone to J.E since stagnant water in Paddy fields are breeding grounds of mosquitoes.
Mix few drops of neem oil with coconut oil to stop falling hair and to enhance growth. It prevents greying of hair. In case of baldness due to disease,other than hereditary continue the treatment for three months.
To get rid of lice and dandruff massage neem oil on the scalp at night and wash hair in the morning. This may be done for a period of 3 months.
Externally neem oil is applied as antiseptic dressing in Leprosy, Urticaria, Eczema, Scabies, Ring worm, and maggot infected wounds.
Neem oil 3 to 5 drops taken internally for curing Malaria, other than skin diseases.

Ayurvedic Herbs

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Ayurvedic Herbs

Basic Elements of Ayurveda
Our ancient ayurveda is supposed to be based on Five basic elements. However if we go in depth to describe these elements, they are found linked to the five human sense organs. Ayurveda is so advanced that in its model of nature it reduces matter to the existence of the smallest part, confirmed by modern science and thus we get the Ayurveda basic elements. These elements are as follows-
» Space or Akasha
» Air or Vayu
» Fire or Agni
» Water or Jal
» Earth or Prithvi
These five elements are need to be understood in both the material as well as a subtle sense. By earth we mean not only the terrain of our planet, but also the strength and determination of one’s moral fiber, one’s slow and quiet advancement towards a targeted goal and the ability to resist the manifestations and evil characterstics of others.

By water we mean the fluid of cohesive aspects of reality that holds things together, perfectly and simply proof its presence in the form of ubiquitous water molecule.

By fire we mean to clear the doubt from heart and replaces it with joy. It is the universal force that produces both heat and radiates light (source of energy). It is our zeal to continue despite any obstacles and delays. It is what burns away the external coat of ignorance and allows character of Truth to shine with a unique brilliance.

Air is a transparent and rarefied part of nature. It is a kinetic force which sets the universe in motion. It allow the blood to move through the vessels, wastes out of the body, thoughts to come into mind and moves all the planets around their sun.

Space is the most hidden of all the elements which is found to be everywhere and touches everything. In the mind it is a kind of vessel which receives all impressions, in the heart an area that accepts love. Space is actually the reception and acceptance of truth.

Ayurvedic effects and usage
Looking at various aspects of Ayurvedic treatment it can be said that compared to other forms of treatment Ayurvedic treatment is more advantageous in various cases as it has lesser side effects than chemical treatment.

According to Ayurveda Herbs maintain the proper functioning of the body systems. As an appetizer many Herbs helps in the digestion and absorption of food. These works by supplying the body with many different essential nutrients required for revitalization. They work naturally and support the body's own healing process. Because of having diverse chemical constitution, they are effective in small doses and produce few side effects. Some herbs work as general tonics that helps in nourishing and rebuilding body tissues. Some of them have good affinity for a specific system and can be used for the treatment of related imbalances or symptoms.

Ayurvedic treatment considered being very gentle and non-invasive form. Ayurvedic treatment proves to be quite effective if used in proper manner. Herbs can be used as a preventive medicine and to strengthen the immune system. For curing serious illnesses like cancer and certain autoimmune diseases. Ayurvedic treatment is a very effective complimentary therapy to allopathy. It provides nourishment and support to the body as it is a more intense form of treatment and may reduce life force. Ayurvedic treatments are of various forms, for both external and internal use. Internal forms include intake of tinctures, flower essences, encapsulated herbs, fresh herbs and essential oil dilutions. External forms of treatment include usage of herbs and essential oil blends, salves, liniments and lotions topically.

Aloe Vera plant

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The desert succulent Aloe Vera plant has been known and used throughout history for its hydrating, softening and anti-inflammatory qualities. Combining the pure extract from the Aloe Vera leaf with other natural ingredients, this mild, everyday shampoo soothes dry scalp and restores the natural moisture balance of your hair.

The unique blend with Keratin and Vitamin E softens, protects and moisturizes so that you can enjoy the beautiful results every day

Welcome to Herbal Cure ( Herb Cure)

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Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary, medicinal, or in some cases even spiritual entheogen usage. General usage differs between culinary herbs and medicinal herbs. In medicinal or spiritual use any of the parts of the plant might be considered "herbs", including leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, resin, root bark, inner bark (cambium), berries and sometimes the pericarp or other portions

Neem (Azadirachta indica, syn. Melia azadirachta L., Antelaea azadirachta is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of two species in the genus Azadirachta, and is native to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, and Pakistan growing in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Other vernacular names include Azad Dirakht (Persian), DogonYaro (Nigerian), Margosa, Neeb (Arabic), Nimtree, Nimba (Sanskrit), Vepu, Vempu, Vepa (Telugu), Bevu in Kannada, Veppam in (Tamil),arya veppu in malayalam and Indian-lilac. In East Africa it is also known as Mwarobaini (Swahili), which means the tree of the 40; it's said to treat 40 different diseases.

Neem is a fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 15-20 m (about 50-65 feet), rarely to 35-40 m (115-131 ft.). It is evergreen but under severe drought it may shed most or nearly all of its leaves. The branches are wide spread. The fairly dense crown is roundish or oval and may reach the diameter of 15-20 m in old, free-standing specimens.

In India, the tree is variously known as "Divine Tree", "Heal All", "Nature's Drugstore", "Village Pharmacy" and "Panacea for all diseases". Products made from neem have proven medicinal properties, being anthelmintic, antifungal, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-infertility, and sedative. It is considered a major component in Ayurvedic medicine and is particularly prescribed for skin disease

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