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GAGANAMBU (RAIN WATER)

The rain water which has come in contact with Sunlight, Moon light and wind has these properties :

Jeevaneeya – Improves quality of life, is Enlivening.

Tarpana – satiating 

Hrudya – It is Good for heart.

Cand soothing to the mind and Digestive system

Buddhi prabodhanam – Increases intellect

 Tanu – Thin 

Avyaktarasa – imperceptible taste

 Sheeta – Cold in potency

 Laghu – Light to digest

Amrutopamam – Compared to Amrut or nectar 

If rain water is good or bad it depends on the season and place where it rains.

These properties described here are of rain water collected in a clean vessel directly, a little while after the rainfall. Also, it should be consumed within  few hours of collection as it loses its properties if kept for longer hours. 

But, nowadays, with this increasing industrialization and pollution, rain water has lost its qualities. So, it may not be good to consume.

TEST FOR RAIN WATER QUALITY

Rain water which makes the boiled rice kept in a clean silver utensil neither too moist nor changes its colour, is to be considered good for drinking.

SAMUDRA JALA (SEA WATER)

Seawater should be used for drinking only during Ashvayuja month. (During September,October or autumn season).

Reason for this is, during Ashvayuja month there will be the appearance of Agastya nakshatra (the star Canopus) which removes the poisonous properties of water, therefore, even water from other sources can be drank during this month.

 Rain water which is collected in clean vessel and which has not changed its color, taste and odour, is suitable for drinking always.

 In the absence of this water, the water from other sources of earth, which resembles rainwater in all  qualities, which is collected from clean place with black or white soil, and which is exposed to sunlight and breeze.

RIVER WATER BENEFITS

Water of the rivers 

• Which flow into the western ocean (Arabian sea)
•  Which has  sweet taste and pure water (uncontaminated) is good for health, where as the water of rivers flowing into eastern ocean is not ideal for consumption.
• The water of rivers arising from Himalaya and Malaya mountains, and which get well churned up by dashing or hitting against rocks  are good for health, whereas if the same water gets stagnated or  gets contaminated gives rise to worms (intestinal infections), filariasis, diseases of the heart, head, and throat.
• Water of rivers of the Prachya/gauda(central Bengal and parts of Orissa), Avanti /malwa round about the modern city of Ujjain ), (Aparanta/konkana(comprises of Goa north kanara districts of Karnataka),causes hemorrhoids.
•  Water of rivers arising from Mahendra mountains northern part of the eastern gaths) causes enlargement of the abdomen and filariasis
• Rivers arising from Sahya and Vindhya mountains(mountain ranges of central India) causes leprosy (and other skin disease) anaemia and diseases of the head
• Rivers which arise from Pariyatra (western part of the Vindhya mountains)mitigate the (aggravated) dosas, bestow strength and sexual vigour, the water of the sea causes vitiation of all the three dosas.

The water of kupa (deep well), tadaga (artificial pond) etc should be considered similar in qualities and properties of the desert, marshy lands and mountains

During varsa ritu (rainy season) rain water is best and river water is least suitable for consumption.

CONTAMINATED WATER QUALITIES

Water which is 

• Dirty, mixed with mud, weed, algae and leaves, 
• Which is not exposed to sunlight and wind
•  Which is a mixture of old and fresh water 
• Which is thick, frothy not easily digestible, containing worms, hot (by nature)
• Causes tingling of teeth by being very cold
•  Rain water which is un-seasonal 
• Seasonal but that of the first rain (before the appearance of Agastya Nakshatra, is contaminated with the webs, saliva, urine, faeces of spider etc., and various other poisonous substances, should not be used for drinking

VARJAYA JALAPANA/AVOIDING WATER DRINKING

• Water which is dirty, mixed with mud, algae, weeds and leaves, which is not exposed to sunlight and wind.
• Which is a mixture of old and fresh, which is thick, not easily digestible, frothy, containing worms.
• Hot (by nature)
•  Causes tingling sensation in teeth by being very cold
•  Un seasonal rain water
• Seasonal but that of the first rain (before the appearance of Agastya Nakshatra, contaminated with the webs, saliva, urine, faeces of spider etc., and various other poisonous substances, should not be used for drinking.

EFFECTS OF WATER INTAKE WITH MEALS

• Drinking water in between meals – healthy habit
• Drinking water after meals – causes obesity (or good for weight gain) 
• Drinking water before meals – causes emaciation (Good for weight loss) 

PROPERTIES SHEETAL JALA (COLD WATER)

• Madatyaya – Alcoholic intoxication
• Glani –  Exhaustion
• Murcha  – Fainting
• Chardi  – Vomiting
• Shrama  – Debility (fatigue) 
• Bhrama – Dizziness or giddiness
• Trushna – Thirst
• Ushna – Heat (of the sun) or burning sensation, 
• Pittasra – bleeding conditions caused by aggravated pitta
• Pitta dominant conditions 
• Visha – Useful in   Poisoning

BENEFITS OF DRINKING HOT WATER

• Deepana – stimulates hunger, enhances digestive fire
• Pachana – helps with digestion, cures indigestion
• Kanthya – good for the throat
• Laghu – easily to digest
• Basti shodhana – cleanses the urinary bladder
• Relieves Hidhma – relives hiccup
• Adhmana – flatulence
• Anila – In aggravation of Vata 
• Shleshma – In aggravation of Kapha
•  It is ideal on the days of Panchakarma therapy
•  Navajvara – fever of recent origin
•  Kasa – cold, cough
• Ama – accumulation of undigested materials
• Peenasa – rhinitis (running nose)
• Shwasa – dyspnoea 
• Parshvaruja – pain in the flanks.

Water which is boiled and then cooled is

• Anabhishyandi – Does not increases stickiness or moisture in the body 
•  Laghu  – light to digest 
• Useful in Pitta conditions. 

Water which is kept overnight, is not ideal for consumption. It aggravates all three doshas.

NARIKELODAKA (COCONUT WATER)

Tender coconut water is 

• Snigdha – unctuous
•  oily Swadu – sweet
•  Vrushya – aphrodisiac
• Hima – coolant 
• Laghu – easy to digest 
• Relieves Trushna – thirst
• Pittanila hara – balances Pitta and Vata.
•  Deepana – enhances digestion
• Bastishodhana – cleanses urinary bladder

Many women do not eat unhealthy and oily, yet there is the problem of bloating. Shouldn’t you know why this happens?

Bloating problem

Some women have problems with bloating by eating unhealthy and oily. Yes, this is possible after eating out for a week. But many women have the problem of bloating even without eating all these things. Shouldn’t you know why this happens? If yes, then let us tell you why this happens.

Many women also have bloating problems with everyday foods. Yes, high fructose (natural sugars) and fiber content cause bloating in many women. Apart from this, they also have the problem of bloating with things like gluten. If you are troubled by the problem of bloating and want to avoid it, then avoid eating these 12 foods too much from today. 

Apple

You might not believe that bloating can cause problems with apples as well. But it is true, many women have problems with bloating by eating more apples. Although apple is considered very famous and healthy fruit, but it contains high amount of fructose and fiber. And both of these components can cause bloating. To avoid this problem, you should replace apples with other fruits like bananas, blueberries, grapes, oranges, or strawberries.

Curd

Due to low fat and no sugar, many women have problems of bloating by eating curd. So avoid eating plain yogurt. Many dairy products can also cause bloating, and if you continue to have this problem, you should make sure that you do not have lactose intolerance. If you are, then you should avoid taking more of the dairy product. Homemade nut milk may be good for you.

Garlic

Yes, you use raw garlic a lot to make food tasty. But due to raw garlic also you may have the problem of bloating. You should use properly cooked garlic instead of raw garlic. Alternatively, you can use chives instead of garlic to taste.

Grains

Due to wheat, rye and barley, the problem of bloating makes many women very upset. They are very high in fiber as well as gluten. And if you eat too much of it, it can cause stomach upset. If you also have problems with these grains, then you can replace grains like oats, brown rice, quinoa and buckwheat.

Watermelon

Everyone’s favorite fruit in summer, watermelon, can also be the cause of bloating in many women. You might not believe it, but it is true that watermelon is rich in fructose which can cause inflammation. You can substitute bananas, blueberries, grapes, orange, or strawberries instead of watermelon.

Dried fruit

Dried fruits also contain a lot of fructose and it causes a lot of women to overeat. Therefore, you can take citrus fruits and berries instead. Because it contains very little fructose content.

Onion

Like garlic, onion can cause bloating. Therefore, cook small quantity of onion instead of raw and use it well. If possible, you can use spices or herbs like asafoetida and a green portion of spring onion instead of onion to increase the taste.

Beans

Probably most women are aware of the problem of bloating with beans. Although beans contain many healthy proteins and carbs, they also have high fiber content and may cause problems for many women. Instead of eating beans, you can take light-colored lentils. Fiber is usually low but must be soaked before eating.

Lentils

Lentils contain a high amount of fiber as well as indigestible sugars that increase bloating. But if you have to take it too, then for some time, soak it in cold water by adding lemon juice or vinegar and use it. This reduces the problem of bloating.

Broccoli

Other coniferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are thought to cause bloating. You can substitute spinach, cucumber, lettuce, sweet potato or zucchini.

Carbonated drinks

You can also have bloating problems with all types of fizzy drinks. Therefore, it is better to keep distance from it. And you can replace it with healthier options like water and fresh fruit juice.

Beer

It is the main cause of inflammation, with grain being the main ingredient in beer. If you take it and want to avoid bloating, then you can replace it with red or white wine.

Keeping these things in mind, you can easily avoid bloated stomach.

GENERAL QUALITIES OF MILK

• Svadupakarasa – Sweet in taste and also at the end of digestion(After taste) 
• Snigdha – Unctuous in nature
• Ojovardhana –  Increases Ojus 
• Dhatuvardhana – Nourishes and increases body tissues
• Vata Pittahara – Balances Vata and Pitta
• Vrushya – Aphrodisiac
• Shleshmala – Increases kapha in body
• Guru – Heavy to digest 
• Sheetala – Coolant

GOKSHEERA (BENEFITS OF COW MILK)

• Jeevaneeya – Promotes long life or longivity
• Rasayana – Anti aging, Rejuvenating 
• Kshataksheena hita – Good for emaciated persons, specially after chest injury 
• Medhya – Increases intellectual
• Balya – Strengthening 
• Stanyakara – Promotes breast milk production 
• Sara – Helps in easy bowel movements
• Shramahara – Relieves exhaustion
• Bhramahara – Useful in Dizziness 
• Mada – Good in intoxication
• Alakshmi – Used in-auspiciousness
• Shwasa – Relieves dyspnoea
• Kasa – useful in cough 
• Atitrut Kshudha – Useful in persons with severe thirst and hunger
• Jeernajvara – chronic fevers
• Mutrakrichra – Good in dysurea and other renal problems
• Raktapitta – useful in bleeding disorders

BENEFITS OF MAHEESHA KSHIRA/BUFFALO MILK

Buffalo milk is good for people with 

• Strong digestion power/fire
• People suffering from Anidra – insomnia. 
• It is a coolant

BENEFITS OF AJA KSHIR/GOAT’S MILK

Goat drinks less water and is very active, does a lot of walking. It eats pungent and bitter grass, vegetables, that are light to digest. 

Therefore, goat’s milk also carry these qualities in it. It is easy to digest, doesn’t aggravates doshas.

GOAT’S MILK IS USEFUL IN

• Shosha – emaciation
• Jvara – fever 
• Shwasa – dyspnoea, 
• Asthma, chronic bronchial disorders 
• Raktapitta – Pitta origin bleeding disorders such as haemorrhoids, nasal bleeding 
• Atisara – diarrhoea, dysentery

BENEFITS OF USHTRA KSHIR/CAMEL MILK

• Ushtra ksheera (milk of camel) is Ishat ruksha(slightly dry),
•  Ushna -hot, Lavana –  Salty in taste. 
• Deepana – Increases digestion strength
• Laghu  – Easy to digest 
• Vatakapha nashak – Useful in Vata and Kapha aggravation
• Krumi – Relieves worm infestation 
• Shopha – Anti inflammatory 
• Udara – Useful in ascites 
• Arshas – Haemorrhoids

BREAST MILK BENEFITS

• Breast milk is useful in Vata and Pitta imbalance
• Asruk – In blood vitiation like bleeding disorders
• Abhighata – Useful in injuries 
• Akshiroga – It can be used as eye drops to get relief in eye infections and to relieve redness. It is used in Tarpana and Ashchottana panchkarma therapies, for the treatment of eye diseases. It is also used as nasal drops.

BENEFITS OF AVIK KSHIR/EVE’S MILK

Eve’s milk is not good for heart, hot in potency, useful in Vata disorders, produces hiccups and respiratory problems. 

It increases Pitta and Kapha.

ELEPHANT MILK BENEFITS

It is strengthening in nature.

QUALITIES OF EKASHAPHA KSHIRA/SINGLE HOOFED ANIMALS

Milk of single hoofed animals such as horse, donkey etc is 

• Very hot in potency
• Useful in vata disorders
• Slightly sour and saltty and causes lassitude (laziness).

QUALITIES OF UNCOOKED MILK

• Abhisyandi (causes excess secretion and accumulation in the minute channels or srotas, causing their blockage) 
• Guru – heavy to digest 
• Amakara – causes Ama and indigestion
•  Yuktya shrutam amrutopamam – if it is properly boiled, it is similar to nectar.If it’s not,then it’s poison.
•  Dharoshna – Milk drawn from udder, directly in to mouth is similar to nectar. (Provided cow is perfectly healthy without any infection)

BENEFITS OF DADHI/CURD

Curd has Amla rasa – sour taste Amla paka – undergoes sour taste conversion after digestion 

• Grahi – Absorbent,useful in diarrhea
• Guru – Heavy to digest 
• Ushna – Hot in nature 
• Vatajit – Balances Vata 
• Increases Meda – Fat, Shukra (semen), Bala (strength),Kapha, Raktapitta(bleeding disorders), Agni(digestion strength), Shotha (inflammation). 
• Rochishnu – increases taste

CURD IS USEFUL IN

• Aruchi – useful in anorexia 
• Vishamajwara – chronic, recurrent fever 
• Peenasa – Allergic rhinitis 
• Mutrakruchra – dysuria 
• Grahani – malabsorption syndrome, Ulcerative colitis, IBS etc.

RULES FOR CURD CONSUMPTION

• Curd should not be consumed at nights. 
• Should not be made hot or heated 
• Curd should not be taken along with soup of green gram
• It should not be taken along with honey, ghee, sugar and Amla.
•  It should not be eaten on daily basis. 
• If used daily, it can cause / worsen fever, bleeding disorders, skin diseases, anemia and dizziness.

BENEFITS OF TAKRA/BUTTERMILK

Takra (butter milk) – churned curds

• Laghu – easy to digest, Kashaya, amla – sour, astringent in nature,
• Deepana – improves digestion strength 
• Kaphavatjit – balances Kapha and Vata 
• Useful in Shopha – inflammatory conditions 
• Udara – Ascites 
• Arsha – hemorrhoids 
• Grahani – malabsorption syndrome 
• Mutradosha, Mutragraha – urine infection, dysuria
•  Aruchi – anorexia 
• Pleeha – splenomegaly 
• Gulma – abdominal distention 
• Ghritavyapat – Very useful in indigestion caused by excess consumption of ghee.
• Gara visha – chronic intoxication 
• Pandu – anemia

BENEFITS OF MASTU/WATERY PART OR SUPERNATENT LIQUID

Mastu is similar to buttermilk. 

It is Sara – promotes movement of fluids inside body channels Srotashodhi – cleanses minute channels inside body called srotas

Vishtambhajit – relieves constipation 

Laghu – easy to digest.

BENEFITS OF NAVANITA/BUTTER

Fresh Navanita (butter) is 

• Vrushya – aphrodisiac, 
• Sheeta – coolant 
• Varna, bala, agnikrut – improves skin complexion, strength and digestion strength. 
• Sangrahi – abosrbent, useful in diarrhea
•  Vatapittasruk jit – balances Vata, Pitta and treats blood disorders
• Useful in Kshaya – chronic respiratory ailments leading to emaciation
•  Arsha – hemorrhoids 
• Ardita vata – paralysis
•  Kasa – cough

The butter made directly from milk is 

Sangrahi – absorbent, useful in diarrhoea 

Raktapittajit – useful in bleeding disorders 

Akshirogajit – useful in eye diseases.

BENEFITS OF GHRITA/CLARIFIED BUTTER

Ghee is ideal for improving intelligence, memory, ingenuity, digestion strength, long life, semen quality and eye sight.

• Ghee is very  good for children, the aged.
• In tenderness of the body.
• In people desiring pleasant voice.
• In People suffering from emaciation as a result of injury to chest (lungs), 
• Parisarpa (herpes) 
• In injury from weapons, and fire.
• Disorders of Vata and Pitta origin.
• Poisoning
• Insanity 
• Fevers

 Cow ghee is the best amongst all fatty products. 

It is coolant, is best for maintaining youth, capable of giving a thousand good effects by a thousand kinds of processing methods.

BENEFITS OF PURANA GHRITA/OLD GHEE

Purana Ghrita (old ghee) is used in the treatment of 

• Mada – intoxication,
•  Apasmara – epilepsy,
•  Murcha – fainting, 
• Shira, karna, akshi yoni roga – diseases of the head, ear, eye and vagina
• Old ghee cleanses and heals wounds.

DIFFERENT MILK PREPARATIONS

Kilata –  Kilata is the solid portion obtained after heating curd or buttermilk

Piyusa – Piyusa is the milk of cow which has just given birth to a calf, upto a period of about three days or till the cow’s milk becomes thin. 

Kurcika – is the solid portion obtained after heating buttermilk while Morana (or Morata) is the sour, thin liquid portion left.

• Strengthening
•  Increases the semen 
• Induces Sleep and increases Kapha,
•  Causes constipation, 
• Heavy to digest, and aggravates the Doshas

Milk and ghee obtained from cow are best and those obtained from ewe’s milk, the least beneficial(aggravates doshas)

Everybody starts worrying about protecting the skin from the sun as soon as the heat comes. The problem of suntan in this season makes the skin so stained that you do not even recognize your true complexion. Sun tanning causes so much damage to the skin that the skin turns black or there is a feeling that the skin is burnt. The skin of the face is more sensitive, so the sun’s harmful rays affect it the most. Due to these harmful rays, the skin of the face starts to feel dry and lifeless. Generally people think that only in the summer season there is a problem of suntan, but the truth is that suntan can destroy the facial glow if it is in the sun for long or in any season.

What is suntan?

The skin of our body is so sensitive that the environment around us has a profound effect on it. Pollution, sun, rain, cold, heat, wind and dust all affect our skin. If we do not take care of them constantly, then due to these, we get many types of skin problems. A similar problem is sun tanning, in which the skin gets burnt by sunlight and red rashes occur on it. Sun tanning causes a lot of damage to the skin and the skin starts to turn black as well. The skin of the face is more sensitive, so the sun’s harmful rays affect it the most. Due to the effect of these harmful rays, the skin of the face starts to feel dry and lifeless. It also absorbs the moisture of the skin, so due to this, the effect of wrinkles starts appearing on the face and symptoms of premature aging appear on the face.

Why is suntan?

As we discussed earlier, suntan is caused by the harmful rays of the sun. The strong rays of the sun also absorb the moisture of the skin, so the effect of wrinkles starts on the face before time. Falling in sunlight has its effect on the skin in two ways – one which shows immediate effect and the other which shows a gradual effect. To show immediate effect means that the skin changes its color quickly due to exposure to the sun. This is often seen in people who are white. Although their skin is not black. But those who are light dark colored people, their skin becomes black. Lifestyle and diet also have their own role behind being suntan.

• Going out of the sun without a cap and glasses.
• Not using sunscreen before exiting the sun can also result in sun tanning.
• By standing or walking for long hours in the sun.
• Excessive consumption of street food can cause tanning.
• Going to the market without umbrellas in the heat of the day can change the skin tone.

Symptoms of Suntan

Perhaps you will be surprised to read that there may be more symptoms in addition to being a skin tan when there are suntan, which are as follows-

• Skin darkening.
• Warmth of the skin.
• Skin rash.
• Itching on the skin.
• Small small grains are on the body.
• Loss of appetite and thirst.

In summer, the problem of skin tanning increases further. Especially, when the ultraviolet rays of the sun increase the production of melanin in the skin. It also increases the chances of acne, pimples, in the skin.

To avoid this, it is important that Indian men go out with sunscreen according to their skin. But if the skin is tanned, then we are telling you 10 such home remedies that will help you to get relief from skin tan.

Understand the science of skin tan

Actually, tanning is not so dangerous either. The skin produces melanin to protect itself from UV radiation. But in such a situation, when we have to stay in the sun for a long time, then this situation becomes dangerous.

Continuous exposure to the sun can affect the skin. Apart from this, many other serious problems such as skin cancer can also occur.

10 home remedies to protect against skin tan

Let’s know those 10 home remedies that will help you get relief from skin tan immediately.

1. Lemon Juice

The easiest way to get rid of skin tan is to cut a lemon and apply its juice on your face. Allow the juice to dry on your face for a few minutes. After that wash face with cold water.

2. Yoghurt And Besan Pack

To avoid the problem of skin tan, make a face pack by mixing 2-3 spoons of gram flour and 1-2 teaspoons of curd. Add a little rose water to this face pack. Apply this face pack on your face and leave it on for 20-25 minutes. Later wash your face with cold water.

3. Potato Juice

Potato juice gives relief to your skin. It also acts like natural bleach for your face. If you want, take out the potato juice or cut it directly and apply it on your face. You can also cut potato slices and apply it on your face.

4. Honey And Papaya Pack

Mash a ripe papaya, add a little honey to it and make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on the skin affected by the skin tan and leave it for a while. Later wash the face with cold water and remove this paste.

5. Strawberries And Milk Cream

Make a paste by mixing some ripe strawberries in two tablespoons fresh cream. Leave this paste on the face for 20 minutes. Afterwards wash this paste with cold water and remove it from the face.

6. Sandalwood Paste

Sandalwood paste is considered the most powerful tan remover. Sandalwood has been applied to the skin in Indian homes for thousands of years. Apply sandalwood paste on your skin and leave it for the whole night. Wake up in the morning and wash your face with cold water.

7. Turmeric And Milk Paste

Mix two teaspoons of turmeric in a little milk and apply it on a thin paste. Turmeric is naturally found to have antibiotic properties. It is also very effective in dealing with skin problems. The natural properties of turmeric help greatly in dealing with the problem of skin tan. Leave this paste on for half an hour. Later wash face with cold water.

8. Aloe Vera

Applying aloe vera gel on the skin regularly gives relief to the skin and also helps in reducing the black wrinkles falling in the skin.

9. Coconut Milk

Applying coconut milk on the skin daily helps to improve your skin. It not only de-tan your skin but also provides necessary nutrition.

10. Whey and Oatmeal

Mix two spoons of oat flour and a few spoons of whey and make a thin paste. Apply this paste on the affected part of your skin. Leave it for half an hour and then wash it with cold water and remove it.