Medicinal uses of Honey

Honey is called as 'Madhu' in Sanskrit.Ayurveda has been using  honey as medicine for centuries.It is a sweet food made by bees using nectar from different flowers.It gets sweetness from mono saccharides fructose and glucose.

Nutritional value per 100gm of Honey

Energy            -1.272K.cal

Carbohydrate   -82.4g

Sugars            -82.14g

Fibre              -0.2g

Fat                -0g

Protein           -0.3g

Fresh Honey in Honey comb

Types of Honey according to Ayurveda

1. Pouttika
2. Bramara
3. Kshoudra
4. Makshika
5. Chatra
6. Arghya
7. Oudukala
8. Dala

Medicinal uses of Honey

• Ayurveda explains special quality of honey as 'YOGAVAHI'means the substance which has a quality of penetrating the deepest tissue .When honey is mixed with other preparations it enhances the medicinal qualities of those preparations and also help them to reach  deeper tissues.Because of this property  it is used as ANUPANA{to be given with the medicine to improve its efficiency } in many preparations.
• Because of sugar it can be used as instant energiser.
• Honey is very good antioxidant,which restores the damaged skin and gives soft,young look.
• It is  very good for eyes and eyesight.
• It is used as wound dressing material.Honey has got antibacterial property,with that infection reduces quickly,inflammation and pain clears,odour reduces,healing occurs quickly with minimum scaring.
• In cold and cough honey mixed with ginger juice gives relief.
• To control blood pressure one should take honey with garlic juice.
• To reduce over weight add 1tsp of honey to a glass of water mixed with lemon juice daily in empty stomach.
• To improve complexion mix honey with tomato juice and apply over face.Rinse after 10 minutes.

Precautions while using Honey

• Honey should not be heated.
• It should not be mixed with hot food.
• One should not take honey while working in hot environment.
• Honey should not be mixed with hot spicy food ,fermented beverages,alcohol,ghee and mustard.                                                                                                                          

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Manage your blood sugar and cholesterol with Fenugreek

Fenugreek commonly known as Methi in Hindi,Menthe in Kannada,primarily  used as a spice,it is also used to treat a variety of diseases.Latin name of Fenugreek is Trigonella foenum-graecum and belongs to the family Leguminaseae.In Sanskrit it is called as Methika.

 

Fenugreek seeds contain protein,vitamin C,niacin and potassium.Active ingredients are alkaloids,lysine and L.tryptophan.

Fenugreek seeds

 

Medicinal uses and Home remedies of Fenugreek.

 

• Daily intake of seeds in any form of food preferably raw,helps for balancing cholesterol.
• To lower blood sugar level in type 2 Diabetes ,take 1tsp seed powder daily in buttermilk  twice daily before food.
• For skin problems like boils,burns,eczema apply the paste of fenugreek seed over the affected area.
• Daily intake of fenugreek is useful in gastritis and acid reflux.Because of containing mucilage,it helps to sooth gastro- intestinal inflammation by coating the lining if the stomach and intestine.
• To reduce the effect of fever,it should be taken with honey and lemon juice.According to Ayurveda it has got cooling property and it subsides vitiated Pitta and nourishes the body.
• Because of containing hormone precursors, it helps to increase milk production in lactating woman.
• Due to its oestrogen like properties, it is useful  to reduce hot flushes and mood fluctuations during menopause and thought to be helpful for painful PMS.
• It is also useful in reproductive disorders,to induce labour, to reduce menstrual pain.
• As the seed has husk and it absorbs more water,resulting in bulkier stool it is useful in diarrhoea when given with butter milk.
• It is also useful in premature ejaculation and to increase the sexual desire.
• Grinding the seeds into fine powder ,one can mix it with warm water and it gives soothing relief for sore throat.
• For dandruff and hair fall ,soak seeds over night,grind it to a paste [add coconut milk-This gives better result], apply on the scalp and hair,leave for 20 minutes and rinse.It tones the hair,gives it a silky feel and shine.

BREATH EASY WITH TULSI.

Tulsi  is an important symbol in Hindu religious tradition.Tulasi belongs to Lamiaceae family.Latin name of Tulsi is Ocimum sanctum.In English it is called as sacred Basil or Holy Basil.
DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF TULSI

• Krishna tulasi-Ocimum sanctum
• Rama tulasi-Ocimum sanctum

• 

  TULSI-HOLY BASIL

• Vana tulasi-ocimum gratissimum

Medicinal uses of Tulasi[HOLY BASIL]

• Tulasi is useful in both vata and kapha disorders.
• Tulasi is effective in skin disorders like rashes,insect bite,itching.Especially used in ring worm and lukoderma.Fresh juice of Tulsi leaves taken internally and juice must be applied to the affected parts.
• Tulasi  has anti inflammatory properties as it reduces vata.Hence its external application over swelling helps to reduce swelling and pain.
• Tulsi leaves act as nervine tonic and help to sharpen memory.
• Paste and juice of tulasi leaves help to reduce acne and scar.
• Consuming 10-12 leaves of Tulasi daily helps to reduce stress.
• Researches shown that Tulasi is very effective in reducing blood sugar and blood cholesterol.for more details regarding the management of  blood sugar and blood cholesterol visit www.sathvikayuryoga.com
• It heps to mobilise mucus in bronchitis and asthma.
• chewing tulasi leaves relieves cold and flu.Decoction made with tulasi leaves by adding water,jaggery,ginger and pepper  can be taken in case of sore throat,cold cough and asthma.
• Tulasi juice with honey can be given to young children with cold and cough.
• Same Will be useful in case of renal calculi.
• In headache Tulasi decoction can be given internally.Tulasi leaves pounded with sandal paste can be applied over forehead.
• In eye disorders 2 drops of black tulasi juice are put into eyes daily at bed time.This is effective in sore eye and night blindness.
• In diseases of ear nose and throat Tulasi juice is instilled to nostril.
• Tulasi also has anti tubercular property.
• Tulasi acts as digestive,blood purifier,analgesic,antipyretic,anti helmentic and anti fertility drug without side effects.
• Seeds of Tulasi acts as diuretic.

CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT- GARLIC.

Garlic is known as Rasona in Sanskrit,meas absence of sour taste.Garlic belongs to Liliaceae family.Latin name is Allium sativum.Regarding the medicinal qualities of Garlic  one saying "Garlic is as good as 10 mothers and garlic a day keep sickness away''.Presence of sulphur in garlic gives pungent smell.

Garlic  Cholestrol controller

Medicinal uses of  garlic

• Garlic decreases the vitiated vata and kapha.
• Garlic is a powerful natural antibiotic.
• Garlic have powerful anti-oxidant effect.Antioxidants can help  to protect the body  against damaging free radicals.
• Garlic is good analgesic,appetiser,digestive,liver stimulant.
• Garlic acts as antiseptic and helps in curing the wounds very quickly
• Garlic helps in fighting against various infections and acts against inflammation and infections like cold and cough.
• Studies shown that it contains chemicals that prevent cancer
• Garlic helps in lower down the B.P and cardio vascular problems.It increases the level of high density lipoproteins and reduces harmful cholesterol in the blood and keeps arteries and heart healthy.
• It helps to stimulate the immune system of the body.
• It prevents and relieves chronic bronchitis,respiratory problems and catarrh.
• Acts as a nasal decongestant and expectorant.
• Garlic is helpful in asthma,hysteria,dropsy,scurvy.
• it helps in curing flatulence,kills intestinal parasites and is an excellent internal antiseptic.
• Garlic is also useful in indigestion,piles,flatulence,painful periods,loss of taste,skin disorders.
• It is a good rejuvenating also.

Home remedies of Garlic:

• Two cloves of raw garlic  regularly with warm water early in the morning will glow your skin.
• For acne apply a cut clove of garlic gently on the affected area(only if you have no sensitivity to it)
• Use garlic in your food to reduce high cholesterol.
• To reduce weight squeeze 1/2 lemon juice in one cup of Luke warm water and drink it with 2 cloves of garlic regularly twice a day.
• Use 2 cloves of garlic daily to reduce risk of cancer
• If any insect bite crush the garlic and apply it to the affected area to reduce the pain and remove the poison.
• Lashuna ksheerapaka is one of the classical preparation mentioned in Ayurveda which helps to decrease the smell and pungent taste of garlic,retaining the medicinal qualities unaltered.
• In Ayurveda it is mentioned that ,In Pitta related disorders take garlic with sugar,in Kapha with honey and in vatha with ghee.
• In earache make oil with garlic and put 2 drops in affected ear.

Caution:

• Some people have hypersensitivity to garlic.They show skin allergy,headache etc.To overcome this coriander should be taken.
• One should not take more than2-3 garlic cloves/day.
• One should not take alcohol,meat,milk,excess water,jaggery while taking garlic

ADVANTAGES, PRACTICE OF FASTING.

FASTING:In Sanskrit  it is called 'UPAVASA',means staying  or living near God.
Definition:Fasting is voluntary total abstination from taking any kind of (solid) food for a definite period of time with the view to give rest to different organs of the body and their by helping them to get cleansed.-Herbert.M.Shelton.
            In nature except human being all other animals folllow fasting when they fall sick(including infants who refuse mother's milk during illness).
              It is like periodical body service by giving rest to the digestive system there by toxins are thrown out and gives absolute mental rest.
               In olden days in India people were practising  fasting twice in a month on the day of EKADASHI and few auspicious days  for the sake of Meditation.
It's very much essential for todays life style as people over eat and burden the digestive system,gain exess body weight and have many more related ailments.

Types of Fasting
                                  A] Based upon Type.
                                   B] Based upon Duration
A]

     Dry fasting [without taking water]     

     Water fasting [lots of Water only]

     Juice fasting [lots of water & specific juice]

B]

     Short fasting [upto 3 days]

     Medium fasting [3-8 days]

     Long fasting [above 10 days]

 Advantages of Fasting and Procedure to do fasting:

• To clean the body, fasting for definite period  under the observation of an expert followed by a cleansing or low calory diet would solve many problems of modern life style.
• Fasting is very useful in chronic diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis,obesity,bronchial asthma etc.
• In case of accute diseases like comman cold ,viral fever,headache etc fasting would do wonders.
• Skip the dinner once a week taking any fruit juice ,feel fresh in the next morning.
• Lemon juice with honey is best body cleanser during fasting.
• In medium or long fasting initially Glycogen in the liver is used for body's energy requirement above external energy supply.Once glycogen storage is depleted fat metabolism begins,this is the begining of real weight reduction in obesity.
• For  medium or long fasting Nature cure centre is the ideal place,where you get expert guidance and supportive treatments like Mud therapy,Hydrotherapy, Body massage and Yoga. 

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INDIGESTION-PEPPER

Pepper is a popular spice known to the world since ancient times.Pepper often referred as 'King of spices'.Even though it is used as spice it has medicinal quality.
Pepper belongs Piperaceae family.Latin name is Piper nigrum.Sanskrit name is Mareecha.


Active principles in pepper
volatile oil
piperine

pepper plant

sabinene
pinene etc
Pepper is the good source of vitamin C and A,vitamin B complex and minerals like potassium,calcium,zinc,manganese,iron and magnesium.


Medicinal uses of pepper

• It decreases the vitiated kapha.
• It is one among the 'Thrikatu' in Ayurveda.
• Pepper is useful in conditions like-
• diarrhoea
• Ear ache
• Gangrene
• Heart disease
• Hernia
• Hoarseness of voice
• Indigestion
• Insect bite
• Insomnia
• Liver problem
• Lung diseases
• Tooth ache
• Anaemia
• Poor circulation
• Tooth decay and gum swelling
• Acne
• Constipation

• Pepper increases appetite and improves digestion
• Pepper helps the absorption of selenium,vitamin B complex,beta carotene,as well as other nutrients in food.
• Pepper acts as anti inflammatory,carminative ,and antiflatulant.

Home remedies by using Pepper

• In cold, cough and throat irritation, boil milk with turmeric powder and pepper powder.strain it,add jaggery and drink when it is warm.
• Take a mixture of 2tsp of tulasi(Basil) juice,2tsp of honey and 3pinch of pepper powder in case of Fever.
• In indigestion intake of ginger juice mixed with fine powder of pepper gives relief.
• Chutney made with garlic and pepper also give the same result.
• For cold and loss of appetite chew a paste of pepper mixed with 1tsp of honey.
• For flatulence drink decoction prepared using pepper,cumin and rock salt.
• For toothache-make a decoction of pepper by adding 1/8th spoon of pepper powder to 1/2 cup of boiling water.Stir and keep it on low heat for few minutes.Rinse the mouth with warm decoction.Retain the liquid in the mouth for minute.
• For pains and ache apply a paste of pepper on affected part.
• Add jaggery and pepper to a cup of boiling water.add honey when it is cool and drink .It gives relief from cough.
• In case of eczema ,apply a mixture of pepper powder and ghee on affected area.
• In case of pimples apply the paste of pepper over the pimple to dry them.

   

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE -MANAGEMENT.

As blood circulates through the body ,it exerts varying degrees of force on artery walls and that pressure is called blood pressure.In its early stages ,high B.P is symptomless,so many people don't realise they have a potentially life threatening disease.If the condition goes untreated high B.P. damages the heart and blood vessels and can lead to a stroke,heart attack and other serious consequences.

Factors affecting high blood pressure

• Age.With age B.p rises.
• Family history
• stress
• Smoking
• Excessive alcohol
• Sedentary life style
• Diabetes
• Obesity and other diseases increase the risk.

         All adults over age 40 should have their B.P checked annually.But one B.P measurement is insufficient to diagnose  hypertension unless the reading is in the severe range.In order to properly diagnose hypertension  several measurements are needed-taken at different times and perhaps in different places.

Management of High blood pressure.

• keep your weight down Being even slightly over weight contributes to hypertension.Losing excess weight ,brings the blood pressure to normal.Even a  modest weight loss will cause a drop in blood pressure.
• Eat less fat A high fat diet not only contributes to weight gain but may also lead to high blood pressure.

• .Reduce salt intake High salt diet also contributes  to the condition in people who have genetic tendency  to retain sodium.These type of people should restrict  salt in diet.Other than this older people  and people with diabetes appears to be sensitive to sodium and may get benefit from eating low sodium diet.

• Reduce alcohol and caffeine consumption Consuming more alcohol and caffeine,especially in older people can raise blood pressure.

• .Reduce stress Do regular Yogasana,Pranayama and Meditation to keep your mind relaxed.For more details contactwww.sathvikayuryoga.com

• Life style changes 

            Give up the habits like smoking ,taking alcohol.                                           

            Regularaerobic exercise.

            Take garlic in food

            Avoid all non vegetarian food ,oil fried food stuffs.

PANCHAKARMA-

The word" Panchakarma" consists of two parts."Pancha" means five and "   Karma"means therapeutic procedure in Ayurveda.It has emerged as the effective therapeutic unit of Ayurveda.Ayurveda is not a science of treating diseases but also an art of living.Panchakarma can be administered for diseased and healthy people,because person who takes Panchakarma will experience a sense of well being.

The Five procedures are-

1. Vamana[Inducing Emesis]
2. Virechana[Inducing purgation]
3. Basti[Medicated enema]
4. Nasya[Nasal administration of medicines]
5. Rakta Mokshana[Blood letting]

Vamana{Inducing Emesis}
In vamana ,specific drugs are administered to eliminate the vitiated  dosha.This procedure is useful in skin diseases like psoriasis,respiratory disorders like asthma.
Virechana.{Inducing Purgation}
In virechana elimination of vitiated  dosha is done through purgation.This is useful in treating skin diseases,acidity, heartburn etc.
Basti{Medicated Enema}
In basti ,medicated oil or decoction will be administered through rectum .This procedure is used to treat neurological diseases like paralysis
Nasya{Nasal administration of medicines}
In nasya ,medicated oil,or powder is ingested to the nostrils to remove the dosha through the nose.This procedure is useful in treating the diseases of ear nose and throat.
RaktaMokshana{Blood letting}
In this procedure ,blood letting is done through leeches,venepuncture etc.This is done in treating non healing ulcers,gangrene etc
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CANCER- NATURAL CURE, SOURSOP.

SOUR SOP or GRAVEOLA FRUIT, grows in tropical forest of southeast Asia[India, Shrilanka], Central America,& African countries.It is commonly used from years in India & other countries and available in market during the season.
Based upon the research of a leading American drug company and Human studies it is widely accepted as Anti Cancer remedy.
It has certain property to kill Cancer cells 10,000 times more efficient than chemotherapy, [Adriamycin a commonly used chemotherapy Drug] killing only cancer cells leaving healthy cells unharmed.


LATIN NAME: ANNONA MURICATA.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: ANNONACEOUS ACETOGENINS.

Sour sop is high in carbohydrate[fructose] & also vitamin B1, B2 & C.

PARTS USED: Fruit, Seeds, Leaf, Bark, & Root.

Graveola flower

• From olden days fruit & leaf were used in fever, cold, eczema etc in different forms.
• It has been well accepted by many CANCER patients either singly or along with chemotherapy in advanced stages of Cancer, creating a huge demand for the fruit in the Market.
• Effectively kills only CANCER cells in 12 types of Cancers. Colon, Liver, Lung, Prostate, Pancreas & Breast Cancer etc.
• Also found useful in Hypertension,Heart Diseases,Asthma & Arthritis.
• Powdered leaf & fruit extract Capsules[500mg] are available in America.

Fresh fruit can be preserved by adding sufficient amount of Honey in a Jar [Kept in the Refrigerator] helps to use for longer period.

• Fresh leaves [1-2] can be taken as a decoction or Tea twice a day.
• Fresh bark may be used as above.
• Dried leaves can be taken [500mg] twice a day.
• Prevents UTI, being rich in Vitamin C[77% DV].
• Prevents Constipation, having fibre 30% DV.
• Prevents Leg Cramps, having Potassium 18% DV.
• Prevents Water Retention in the Body, having Magnesium 12% DV.
• Helps the body to provide Energy, having Thiamine 11% DV.
• Keeps Bones healthy, having Copper 10% DV.
• Boosts good Cholesterol [HDL] level, having Niacin 10% DV.
• Prevents Pregnancy complications, having Folate 8% DV.
• Helps to prevent Anaemia having Iron 8% DV.
• Helps to prevent Migraine, having Riboflavin 7% DV.

CAUTION: Healthy people should not take for longer duration as Parkinson's disease like symptoms are rarely seen.

   

NATURAL COOLANT-KHUS KHUS GRASS.

Khus khus grass belongs to Graminae family.

Name of the herb in other languages.

Latin name        -vetiveria zizanioides

Sanskrit            -    Usheera

Hindi                -Khus

Khus Khus Root

Kannada          -Lavancha.

Usable part

Root

Chemical composition

vitiver oil or khus oil

      Medicinal uses

• Because of sheetha(cool) property this is best in pitta disorders.
• It is used internally for nervous,circulatory,skin problems.Externally it's been used as tonic bath to ease muscular pains as well as tratment of lice.
• The aroma is relaxing and comforting.It cools the body and mind from excessive heat.
• For one cup of boiling water add1/2 spoon of powder and jaggery.This is useful in vomiting and heat related fever.This will improve breast milk also, when added with milk.

      This grass is also useful in treating

• Burning micturition
• blood in urine
• Pus in urine
• excess sweat
• skin problems
• Hyperdipsia
• Ulcer
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Khus Khus Grass

• Flatulence
• dyspepsia
• Colic
• Fever
• Cough
• diarrhoea
• headache
• General debility

BRONCHITIS, COUGH- PIPER LONGUM.

                                      

Long pepper available all over India used as spice, but it has medicinal quality.Pippali is the Sanskrit name,commonly called as Ippali,Hippali.It belongs to Piperaceae family.Latin name is Piper longum.

Usable parts.

Root and seed.

Active principle in Pippali.

Piperidine

Piperine

Piperettine

Resine and volatile oil

It has got pungent and sweet taste.

               Pippali ,stimulant for digestive and respiratory systems and has been shown to have analgesic,tonic,carminative properties.Mainly it is used to treat respiratory infections like cough ,bronchitis, and asthma.Also be used to treat stomachache ,anorexia,hyper acidity,abdominal pain , flatulence,diseases of spleen,tumours,vitiated vata,lumbar pain,arthritis.It has aphrodisiac property.It stimulates appetite and dispels gas from the intestine.In Ayurveda it is considered as good rejuvenating.Even then daily intake is not advisable.

     
Medicinal uses.

• In small children's cold and cough lick honey and Pippali.
• For cough in elderly people chew pippali with sugar candy.
• Take 1/4 spoon of Pippali powder with sugar candy and Tulasi(Basil) juice in wheezing.
• To reduce weight take 1/2 spoon of Pippali powder with honey  half an hour before food.
• In old fever take Pippali powder with jaggery.
• For muscular pain and swellings  external application of Pippali paste is useful.
• Pippali decoction with milk and honey is good for hyper acidity.
• In anaemia Pippali powder with Indian gooseberry gives good result.
• In Hemiplegia and Sciatica Pippali decoction is found to be useful.
• Vardhamana pippali -mentioned in Ayurveda is a rejuvinator for Respiratory and digestive system.It strengthens the immune system of the body.It is useful in Tuberculosis, Anaemia Piles etc.

VATA MANAGEMENT- ONION.

          Onion belongs to Liliaceae family.Latin name is Allium cepa. Palandu is the Sanskrit name.Onion is Tamasa in nature,but it has got many medicinal properties such as carminative,blood purifier,sedative,antipyretic,hypotensive,diuretic etc.Eating plenty of onions gives you good health and bad breath!!!!!!!Onion is useful in

                High blood pressure

                High blood sugar

                Cold

                Stomach cancer

                Jaundice

                Loss of appetite

                Improving eye sight

                Piles

               

                                    

Nutritional value of onion/100g

Calorie             -42

Protein            -0.92g

Fat                  -0.08g

Carbohydrate  -10.11g

Sulphur           -4.28g

Calcium          -22mg

Iron                -0.19mg

Copper            -0.04mg

Potassium      -144mg

Sodium           -3mg

     MEDICINAL USES OF ONION

• Onion is one of the best vatahara.So it is used in all vata disorders.
• Burn onion directly or boil it with water and give it to cough patients.
• Raw onion with jaggery   is also useful in cough.
• Mixture of 4 spoons of onion juice,2 spoons of Honey and one spoon of ghee improves sperm count.
• Daily intake of raw bulb of onion improves eyesight.
• For menstrual and uterine problems daily intake of onion is useful.
• Raw onion taken with salt relieves stomach pain.
• In tuberculosis  take 10grams of onion with honey and adhatoda vasica twice daily.
• Onion juice with honey is applied externally in acne.
• Onion is a rich source of copper content.This helps to increase the bone density and useful for women during their menopausal age.
• Onion with pepper paste helps to cure cholera.
• For hair loss external application of onion juice is useful.
• In burns, onion with salt application cures the pain.
• In abscess ,warm paste of onion  is applied.
• To remove warts daily rub the wart with onion.
• External application of fresh onion juice acts as anti inflammatory agent on insect bite.
• Onion with sugar is useful in worms in children.
• Onion juice warmed with coconut oil is dropped in ear for earache.

                                                                                                            

INDIAN BREED COWS

                                  

             In olden days in India the richness of a king or common man was assessed by the number of cows they were looking after. They were used for agriculture purpose, milking and to maintain balance in the nature.People were healthy  and contented.

As the time passed cow's meat was used as food.Gradually the few rare varieties of Indian breed cows were vanished.

Today the stress and disease or suffering and repeated natural calamities are due to imbalance in nature, we humans are realising Indian cows are must for human survival.Because they

 receive Sun's energy through their fore head and energy centers, pass it to nature and humans through milk,urine and cow dung,which are used as medicine.

(1)Distilled cow's urine-Arka is potent anti cancerous.

(2)Panchagavya-mixture of milk ,curd ,ghee, cow's urine,cow dung in particular proportion taken as medicine,works as vaccination in children and prevents infection by increasing body immunity.

(3)Panchagavya ghritha-A medicated ghee is nervine tonic and useful in few psychiatry cases.

• In olden days and even today cow dung and urine are used  in Agriculture as organic manure.Eg:Cow dung slurry[from Biogas plant],Jeevamritha.For more details contact www.sathvikayuryoga.com
• Few Indian breeds like Ghir,sindhi are good milk yielding  and Kapila cow small in size  is very precious today also.
• In olden days Indian village people were coating the mud wall and floor with cow dung in their houses, which prevents the growth of microorganisms and repells mosquitoes.

                 

ANTIBIOTIC, ANTISEPTIC-TURMERIC.

 Turmeric is commonly used in Indian kitchen. Latin name is Curcuma longa.Turmeric belongs to Zingiberacae family. Curcumin & Curcuminoids are the active ingredients.                                              

Turmeric

USES OF TURMERIC AS MEDICINE.

• Turmeric is soothing to the stomach  and is thought to prevent  stomach cancer  if given with  Lime juice.
• Turmeric is a Natural antibacterial  and antiseptic agent.
• When combined with cauliflower  it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate  cancer.
• Potent natural anti inflammatory drug without side effects and is natural pain killer.
• It can also help to protect the Gallbladder and liver and provide a defence against cancer.
• It is a natural Liver detoxifier.
• It reduces the risk of childhood leukaemia.
•  May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloid plaque build up in the brain.
• May prevent occurrence of  metastases  in  different forms of cancer.
• May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
• It is a good blood purifier and useful  in skin diseases.
• In head ache and nose block, burn turmeric and inhale the fumes.
• For fresh wounds just apply the paste of turmeric.That gives antiseptic effect.
• Boil one cup of mil with one spoon of turmeric powder.Add sugar or jaggery(if required) for taste. Drink when it is hot.This gives relief from cough and cold.
• To remove unwanted hair mix turmeric powder with wheat powder and coconut oil and make paste.Apply this paste over that.
• To improve the complexion mix turmeric powder with Channa flour and milk cream and apply over the face.Wash after 15 minutes.
• For small rashes apply turmeric powder mixed with lime juice.
• In liver and spleen enlargement application of turmeric paste over that area gives good result.
• Nishamalaki, that is turmeric and Indian gooseberry is mentioned in AYURVEDA for treating  Diabetes.Mixture of turmeric  powder and gooseberry powder in empty stomach daily is useful .
• To treat acne apply the paste of chandana(sandalwood) and turmeric over face. Wash after 15 minutes.
• Haridra Khanda is the classical preparation for the treatment of chronic cough and wheezing.
• It is good to cleans the uterus.
• Turmeric subsides all the three doshas.

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