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How to Drink your Water

HOW TO DRINK YOUR WATER Ayurveda recommends drinking water based on one’s own thirst, which should not be suppressed as it is a natural urge, however excessive drinking is also not recommended – either extreme lowers digestion strength and deteriorates the quality of dhatus/body tissues. One should not drink water before meals because drinking water […]

THE AYURVEDIC PANTRY

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The Ayurvedic Pantry

Aloe Vera/Ghritumari

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ALOE VERA/GHRITKUMARI Hemorrhoids: Aloe vera has got mild laxative action and wound healing properties. A small amount of aloe vera juice when taken on empty stomach every morning is beneficial against hemorrhoids. Constipation: 10-20 ml of aloe vera juice mixed with 1/4th teaspoon of turmeric powder and 2 gm of rock salt when taken an […]

Triphala

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TRIPHALA Constipation: Take 1-2 teaspoons of triphala powder with warm water at bedtime, depending on the severity of constipation. Hair: Take 1 tablespoon of triphala powder add 2 cups of water and boil it til it reduces to half the quantity. Apply the same on the scalp once it cools down. Wash off after 30-45 […]

Bael/Woodapple

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BAEL/WOODAPPLE Diarrhoea & Dysentery: Jam of bael fruit is effective against all types of dysentery or boil 200 gm of bael fruit in 4 litres of water till it reduces to 1 litre. Strain the solution and add 100 gm of sugar candy to it. It give 10-20 ml of this solution with 500mg of […]

Amla/Indian Gooseberry

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AMLA/INDIAN GOOSEBERRY Eyes/vision: Take 1 amla everyday. You can eat it boiled or like an amla candy or in the form of squash. It helps improve eyesight and brings clarity of vision. Anti-ageing: Amla has got anti-oxidant properties. Therefore, taking one amla everyday or 1 teaspoon of clasically made chyawanprash whose main ingredient is amla […]

Brahmi/Indian Pennywort

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BRAHMI/INDIAN PENNYWORT Sleep, anxiety and nervousness: Brahmi controls the nervous system as it balances Vata, which in turn is responsible for sleep, anxiety and nervousness. Anyone with disturbed sleep or anxiety and/or nervousness can take either brahmi capsules at bedtime (as advised by Ayurveda physician) or do nasya with Brahmi ghee (as advised by Ayurveda […]

Tulsi/Holi Basil

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Tulsi/Holi Basil Adaptogenic herb: Tulsi has the property of balancing Vata which helps to reduce stress, anxiety and nervousness, when taken on a regular basis. Tulsi kadha/decoction: Take 10-12 Tulsi leaves and add it to 2 cups of water. Boil it till the volume reduces to half a cup. Allow it to cool to room temperature […]