Amalaki Heart Disease: Amalaki (Indian gooseberry) is considered an effective remedy for heart disease. It tones up the functions of all the organs of the body and builds up health by destroying the heterogeneous elements and renewing the body energy.
Eye Disorders: The juice of Amalaki, mixed with honey, is useful in preserving eye sight. It will also be beneficial in the treatment of conjunctivitis and glaucoma. It reduces intraocular tension in a remarkable manner. A cupful of this juice should be taken mixed with honey twice daily in such cases.
Rheumatism: Amalaki (Indian gooseberry) is useful in the treatment of rheumatism. Amalaki should be taken twice daily for a month in this disease.
Scurvy: As an extremely rich source of vitamin C. Indian gooseberry is one of the best remedies for scurvy.
Prevents Aging: Amalaki (Indian gooseberry) has revitalizing effects. It contains an element which is very valuable in preventing aging and in maintaining strength in old age. It improves body resistance and protects against infection. It strengthens the heart, hair and different glands in the body. It is said that the great ancient sage Muni Chyawan rejuvenated himself in his late 70s and regained his virility by the use of Amalaki.
Hair Tonic: Amalaki (Indian gooseberry) is an accepted hair tonic in traditional recipes for enriching hair growth and hair pigmentation. Amalaki is excellent for strengthening the roots of your hair and maintaining its color and luster.
Liver Functions: Regular use of pain killers, antibiotics and medication, regular intake of alcohol, all cause toxin build-up in the liver. Amalaki helps strengthen the liver, and rid the body of these toxins. It thus helps purify and clean the blood. This is why Amalaki is good for the skin, and if taken in combination with neem, it can help clear out pimples that are caused due to impure blood.
Ginger
- Stimulates Digestion
- Naturally Freshens Breath
- Relieves Nausea, Including Dizzyness from Motion Sickness
- Helps Lower Cholesterol
- Relieves Gas and Bloating
- Soothes Common Cold Symptoms, Including Respiratory Infections
- Eases Menstrual Cramps
- Relieves Headaces
- Helps Stop Diarrhea
- Believed to Have Anti-Cancer Properties
Turmeric
- Turmeric reduces fats; aids blood circulation and purifies it.
- Turmeric also helps digestion and is believed to help the body against parasites in the intestines.
- It is now investigated for potential use as anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory aid.
- It is antiseptic, warming and astringent. The Use
- Bowel Cancer Patients: Where turmeric is frequently used, the chances of colon cancer are very much lower. At the moment,
- Arthritis Pain: Turmeric can also be used in reducing pain associated with arthritis. This is how you can do it at home. Warm a cup of milk. Before it boils, remove it from the heat and add in a teaspoon of turmeric powder in it. Stir and drink it for up to 3 times daily.
- Digestive Problems: Studies among animals prescribed with it suggest that turmeric acts as digestive stimulant and encourages the release of digestive enzymes that breaks down carbohydrates and fats. Thus, if you always have stomach upset, turmeric tea may be a good idea.
- Prostate Cancer: When combined with certain vegetables, this substance holds good potential in treating and preventing prostate cancer. Scientists in
- Heart Problems: A study done in 1992 has showed that turmeric may be able to reduce cholesterol level and fight atherosclerosis. Preliminary studies in mice have also shown its potential in blocking the development of multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Smokers: A small clinical trial conducted in 1992 showed that
Tulsi (Holy Basil)
1. Healing Power: The tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic and also sharpen memory. They promote the removal of the catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tube. The leaves strengthen the stomach and induce copious perspiration. The seed of the plant are mucilaginous.
2. Fever & Common Cold: The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. During the rainy season, when malaria and dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boiled with tea, act as preventive against theses diseases.
3. Coughs: Tulsi is an important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi leaves relieves cold and flu.
4. Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be used as a gargle.
5. Respiratory Disorder: The herb is useful in the treatment of respiratory system disorder. A decoction of the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold. A decoction of the leaves, cloves and common salt also gives immediate relief in case of influenza. They should be boiled in half a liter of water till only half the water is left and add then taken.
6. Kidney Stone: Basil has strengthening effect on the kidney. In case of renal stone the juice of basil leaves and honey, if taken regularly for 6 months it will expel them via the urinary tract.
7. Heart Disorder: Basil has a beneficial effect in cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from them. It reduces the level of blood cholesterol.
8. Children's Ailments: Common pediatric problems like cough cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox delay their appearance, basil leaves taken with saffron will hasten them.
9. Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an 'adaptogen' or anti-stress agent. Recent studies have shown that the leaves afford significant protection against stress. Even healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day, to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent several common elements.
10. Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit effective for the ulcer and infections in the mouth. A few leaves chewed will cure these conditions.
11. Insect Bites: The herb is a prophylactic or preventive and curative for insect stings or bites. A teaspoonful of the juice of the leaves is taken and is repeated after a few hours. Fresh juice must also be applied to the affected parts. A paste of fresh roots is also effective in case of bites of insects and leeches.
12. Skin Disorders: Applied locally, basil juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. It has also been tried successfully by some naturopaths in the treatment of leucoderma.
13. Teeth Disorder: The herb is useful in teeth disorders. Its leaves, dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for brushing teeth. It can also be mixed with mustered oil to make a paste and used as toothpaste. This is very good for maintaining dental health, counteracting bad breath and for massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhea and other teeth disorders.
14. Headaches: Basil makes a good medicine for headache. A decoction of the leaves can be given for this disorder. Pounded leaves mixed with sandalwood paste can also be applied on the forehead for getting relief from heat, headache, and for providing coolness in general.
15. Eye Disorders: Basil juice is an effective remedy for sore eyes and night-blindness, which is generally caused by deficiency of vitamin A. Two drops of black basil juice are put into the eyes daily at bedtime
Schizandra
- Balance body function, normalize body systems
- Help surgery recovery
- Protect against radiation
- Optimize energy in times of stress
- Increase stamina
- Protect against motion sickness
- Normalize blood sugar, blood pressure, and high cholesterol
- Shield against infection
- Improve the health of the adrenals
- Energize RNA-DNA molecules to rebuild cells and produce energy comparable to that of a young athlete
- Western herbalists commonly recommend Schizandra for the lungs, liver and kidneys, and to help with depression due to adrenergic exhaustion.
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- Supports cardiovascular health
- Strengthens blood vessels
- Provides relief from the heat
- Boosts Libido
- Destroys parasites in the intestinal tract
- Suppresses appetite
- Supports heart, lung and kidney health
- Enhances the immune system
- Slows the effects of premature aging
- Induces apoptosis in skin cancer cells
- Impedes tumor growth
- Assists weight loss
- Counters affects of poison
- Remedies boils and sores
- Relieves bronchitis
- Combats cellular damage from free radicals
- Eases sore throats
- Nourishes the blood
- Aids in digestion
- Supports liver and spleen function
- Detoxifies the body
- Calms the mind
- Moderates nervousness
- Helps to overcome fatigue and weakness
- Speeds recovery from illness
- Inhibits gastrointestinal infections
- Soothes the stomach
- Provides energy
- Enhances metabolism
- Reduces fevers
Haritaki
Healing power: Haritaki is one of the best Ayurvedic herbs for Vata detoxification and digestive balancing. It can be used for abdominal distention, constipation, flatulence, and hiccups. Supports proper function of the colon, lungs, liver and aids in elimination of parasites.
Constipation: It is very much useful in chronic constipation. Haritaki increases the frequency of stools and has got the property of evacuating the bowels completely.
Stomach Disorders: Digestive upset or dysentery caused by parasites or infection, inflammation of mucus membranes, flatulence, etc. Indicated in ulcers. It increases the digestive enzymes and clears undigested residues.
Cholesterol: Reduces lipid deposits in the blood and Liver. Use with honey to help reduce cholesterol.
Piles: Haritaki is very effective in piles, fistula and any other anorectal diseases.
Eyes: Used in all sorts of eye disorders- inflammation, conjunctivitis. Use as a wash.
Mucus Membranes: Gargle in sore throat, stomatitis & gingivitis with water this encourages its astringent nature.
Jujube
- Combats cellular damage from free radicals
- Eases sore throats
- Nourishes the blood
- Aids in digestion
- Supports liver and spleen function
- Detoxifies the body
- Calms the mind
- Moderates nervousness
- Helps to overcome fatigue and weakness
- Speeds recovery from illness
- Inhibits gastrointestinal infections
- Soothes the stomach
- Provides energy
- Enhances metabolism
- Reduces fevers
- Supports cardiovascular health
- Strengthens blood vessels
- Provides relief from the heat
- Boosts Libido
- Destroys parasites in the intestinal tract
- Suppresses appetite
- Supports heart, lung and kidney health
- Enhances the immune system
- Slows the effects of premature aging
- Induces apoptosis in skin cancer cells
- Impedes tumor growth
- Assists weight loss
- Counters affects of poison
- Remedies boils and sores
- Relieves bronchitis
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