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TAILA VARGA (GROUP OF OILS AND OTHER FATS)
- March 31, 2021
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Taila Varga
Oils generally have properties similar to their source (example – seed). Sesame oil is the best among all oils.
Sesame oil has following properties :
- Tvak doshanut – Cleanses and detoxifies skin
- Chakshushya – Good for overall eye health and vision
- Sukshma – Pierces into deep tissues or minute channels(srotas)
- Ushna – Hot in potency, balances Kapha
- Useful in both obese and emaciated people.
- Useful in relieving constipation and worm infestation.
- When Sesame oil is processed with other herbs, it is very beneficial in various disorders.
BENEFITS AND PROPERTIES OF ERAND OIL
- Castor oil is bitter, sweet and pungent in taste.
- Sara – It promotes natural movement of body fluids (laxative)
- Guru – Hard to digest
- Amapachana – Removes toxins, Digests the indigested food(Ama)
- Angamarda – Relieves limb pain or general body aches.
- Bhedaniya – Purgative in nature, destroys feaces.
- Cakshushya – Benefits the eyes.
- Rechana – Cathartics, forcibly expels feces out of the body as semi-Shodhana: Cleanses excess doshas from the body.
- Snehopaga – Moistening, cures dryness.
- Vataghna – Reduces aggravated vata
BENEFITS
- Vardhma – Enlargement of the scrotum (hernia)
- Gulma – Abdominal tumors
- Anila kaphahara – Diseases caused by aggravated Vata and Kapha
- Udara – Ascites
- Vishama jwara – Intermittent fevers
- Pain and swellings in the waist, abdomen, genitals and back
- It is capable of penetrating deep and clearing clogged pores
- Hot in potency and it has a bad smell.
- Oil of red variety of castor seeds is more penetrating than the normal one, hot in potency and sticky and it also has a bad smell.
Notes :- Castor oil is used for medicinal purpose to produce purgation, to give relief from pains and to reduce the swellings. It is very efficient Vatahara remedy (Reduces the aggravated Vata) and is very useful in so many other diseases as well.
SARSHAPA TAILA
Sarsapa Taila – Mustard oil is
- Pungent
- Hot in potency
- Penetrating deep
- Mitigates (reduces) Kapha, semen and Anila (Vata dosha)
- Easy to digest
- Causes bleeding diseases, skin diseases, rashes on the skin, ulcers, haemorrhoids and worms (bacterial infections etc)
FEW OTHER PROPERTIES OF SARSHAPA OIL
- Used as a mucolytic agent.
- It is effective in breaking up mucous deposits and helps sinus drainage in cases of chronic sinusitis.
- Due to its antimicrobial properties, mustard oil helps in treating and preventing other respiratory problems like bronchitis, asthma and tuberculosis.
- Mustard oil due to its pungent taste and hot potency is known to pacify the aggravated Kapha and it is used as an excellent Ayurvedic remedy for treating such respiratory problems.
- Chest massage with mustard oil followed by steam inhalation can loosen up the mucous deposits by removing phlegm from lungs and respiratory tract and therefore helps in achieving trouble-free breathing.
AKSHATAILA (OIL OF VIBHITAKA)
Aksa Taila – oil obtained from seeds of Vibhitaka has following properties
- Sweet in taste
- Cold in potency
- Good for the hair growth
- Difficult to digest
- Mitigates Pitta and Vata.
NIMBA TAILAM (NEEM OIL)
Neem oil has following properties
- It’s not very hot (slightly hot) in potency
- Bitter
- Anti microbial
- Useful in skin diseases
- Mitigates Kapha dosha
UMA KUSUMBHA TAILAM (LINSEED OILS AND SAFFLOWER OIL)
Taila of Uma (linseed) and Kusumbha are :
- Hot in potency
- Can produce diseases of the skin
- Aggravate Kapha and Pitta doshas
VASA-MAJJA-MEDAS (MUSCLE FAT, BONE MARROW and FAT)
Vasa (muscle-fat) and Majja (bone-marrow) and fat have following properties :
- They reduces aggravated vata
- All of them increases strength of the body, Pitta dosha and Kapha dosha
- They possess properties similar to the meat of animals from which they are obtained.
AMAVATA (RHUMATOID ARTHERITIS)
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DESCRIPTION
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that causes inflammation (swelling) and pain in the joints, around the joints and joint deformity. The RA has been described as Amavata in Ayurveda, where the vitiated Vata and Ama affect the lining of the joints, causing Shula (pain) & Shotha (swelling) in the affected area. Ama is a maldigested product, which is not good for the body. This Ama gets localized in the body tissue or joints, and lead to pain, stiffness, swelling, tenderness, etc. In Ayurveda, Nidana Parivarjana (avoid the causative factors) is considered as the first line of management for any disease. Virechan is a Shodhana process (which eliminate vitiated dosha and toxins from the body) to balance Dosha in the body mainly Pitta Dosha. Hence, this included both the treatment that is Nidana Parivarjana and Virechanakarma to manage Amavata.
Nidana of Amavata
According to Madhava Nidana the specific etiological of amavata include
- Viruddhahara
- Viruddhachesta
- Mandagni
- Nishchalata
- After exertion immediately taking Snigdha Ahara are the main factor responsible for the production of Amavata.
Pathogenesis of Acute Ama Formation
Intake of etiological factor > Diminished Function of Jatharagni > Incomplete Digestion of Ingested Food > Gastrointestinal Manifestation > Appearance of Acute condition > Like Alasaka & Visuchika
Pathogenesis of Gradual Ama Formation
Intake of etiological factor > Agni Dushti > Improper digestion/indigestion of even light food > Fermentation of ingested food > Formation of Toxin > (Amavisha) in GIT > Circulation of Amavisha in blood with help of Vitiated Vata > Dushti of Dhatwagni and Bhutagni > Sthansanshraya of Ama in Sandhi
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
- Fever
- Pain and inflammation of one or more joints particularly of hands, foot, tarsals, knee, thigh and sacrum
- Scorpion bite like pain in affected joints
- loss of appetite
- Indigestion
- Vague pain in different parts of the body
- The feeling of heaviness in the body
- lack of initiative
- Disturbance in sleep habit
- Stiffness in chest
- Constipation
- This disease leads to the disability
TYPES
- Vata Pradhana Amavata: In this type of ama Vata Shula will be present, and Vata Amavata is mainly predominant.
- Pitta Pradhana Amavata: In this type, Daha and Raga are present in the joints.
- Kapha Pradhana Amavata: In this type Staimitya, Gourava & kandhu present in the body.
- Vata Pitta Paradhana Amavata: In this type combined symptoms of both pitta & Vata seen.
- Vata Kapha Pradhana Amavata: In this type combined symptoms of both Vata & Kapha seen.
- Pitta Kapha Pradhan Amavata: In this type combined symptoms of both pitta & Kapha seen.
- Sannipatika Amavata: In this type combined symptoms of both all doshas seen.
Do’s:
The important Pathya Ahara (dietetics) includes-
- Dhanya (cereals): Purana/Shasti Shali (rice), and Yava (Barley).
- Pulses: Kulattha (horse gram), Kalaya (Pisum sativum), Kodrava (Paspalum scrobiculatum)
- Shaka (vegetables): Shigru (drum stick), Ardraka (ginger), lashuna (garlic), Karavellaka (bitter guard), Patola (pointed guard), Mulaka (radish)
- Liquids: Boiled water, Panchakola Siddha Jala.
- Cow products: Takra (buttermilk) and cow’s urine.
Don’ts:
Apathya / Contraindicated foods and activities
- Food: Guru Ahara, Viruddha Ahara, Dadhi, fish, raw sugar, Masha, dustajala (contaminated water)
- Activities: expose to eastern direction wind, Vegadharana – suppression of natural. Urges. Atichankramana – excessive walking.
TREATMENT
Amavata management includes Shamana chikitsa (conservative treatment) and Shodhana chikitsa (detoxifying treatment).
SHAMAN CHIKITSA
Depending upon the stages acute or chronic and Doshas, many measures are advised such as
- Langhana
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Snehapana
- Swedana
- Virechana
- Basti (enema therapy) for the elimination of Doshas from the body.
Drugs used in the management of Amavata possess:
- Rasa (taste) – Katu (pungent) and Tikta (bitter)
- Veerya potency – Ushna (hot)
- Guna (quality) – Laghu (easily digestible) and Tikshna
- Detox Premium Powder – Detox premium powder is a composition of herbal ingredients that detox your body by removing the toxins naturally. It contains ingredients like jahar mohra, akik pishti, gandhak rasayan, shankh bhasma, moti pishti, kamdudha ras, etc. It is the best medicine in reducing the redness, tenderness, stiffness, swelling in the case of rheumatoid arthritis.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water. - Trikatu Syrup: – Trikatu combines the goodness of Black pepper, Ginger and, Long pepper to create an herbal remedy for digestive ailments, sluggish metabolism, obesity, and high cholesterol. This syrup has best results in anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and expectorant. It also help to tackle the weight problems or obesity. It can modulate your body’s immune response while cutting the characteristic inflammation associated with the rheumatoid arthritis.
Recommended Dosage –Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day before meal with normal water.
- Panchasakar Churna – As its name describes the churna has made up of a total of 5 natural ingredients – Swarna patri (Cassia angustifolia), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare), and Saindhava lavana (Rock salt). This churna is very beneficial to decrease the effect of aggravated Vata dosha thus relieves the excessive pain, discomfort, tenderness, etc. This wonderful remedy also corrects the digestive problems and other associated symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablespoon with lukewarm water at bedtime. - Rasayan vati – Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral ayurvedic formulation, which is 100% natural. Rasayan vati contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi Abhrak Bhasam, Swarn Makshik Bhasam, Yashad Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Jaiphal, Vang Bhasam, Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Amla, Kesar, Manjith, Anant Mool, Brahmi, Musali, Swarn Vang, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
- Nerve up tablets – Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas and kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchla, shudha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural vatahar properties and helps in curing vata disorders, speed up physical and mental processes. It act as Respiratory stimulant, helps in Joint pain, Inflammation, Stiffness, Gout, Arthritis, Bodyache, Erectile dysfunction, and Body weakness.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.
- Sheet dhara syrup – It works on all the three doshas of body but mainly act on pitta dosha. It contains Ajwain, Kapur (camphor) and Mint leaves that help reduce Acidityand burning sensation in chest region with its cooling effects. It relaxes your mind also maintains Bloodpressure. CAC Sheet dhara help in controlling mood swings by which many women are affected nowadays. It also controls burping, nausea and bloating. Acid Reflux, Burning sensation in chest region, Bloating, Nausea, Burping, Hiccups, Maintain blood pressure, Control mood swings, Stomach ulcers, Improves Appetite.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1/2 or 1 teaspoon of sheet dhara twice daily empty stomach.
- Pain-O-kill Tablets – As the name suggests these tablets will kill the pain naturally. The herbs present in the formation of these tablets are Ashwagandha, Hadjod, Punarnava, Nirgundi, Methi, Garlic, etc. These herbs in combination show antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator properties. The regular use of these tablets reduce body pain and acts on its root cause.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
Pointed – gourd : Parwal
- March 31, 2021
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Parwal, Patol, or Pointed-gourd (Trichosanthes dioica) plant is used for medicinal purposes for treating several diseases according to Ayurveda. Parwal is a very healthy option in vegetables and this is used to make many Ayurvedic medicines. Parawal is a good vegetable to manage constipation and is also an excellent source to maintain blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
Classification
- Kingdom- Plantae
- Division- Magnoliophyta
- Class- Magnoliopsida
- Order- Cucurbitales
- Family- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus- Trichosanthes
- Species- dioica
Names
SANSKRIT NAMES: Patola, Panduka, Kulaka, Rajeya, Tikta, Panduka, Karkashachchhada, Panduphala, Rajiphala, Amritaphala, Beejagarbha, Pratika, Kushthaha, Kasabhanjana, Meki, Pargavi, Parvara
- PUNJABI: Parwal, Palwal
- HINDI: Parwal, Parvar
- TELUGU: Adavi-patola, Kommupotla
- ENGLISH: Wild Snake-gourd, pointed gourd
- BENGALI: Patol
- ORIYA: Patal
- GUJRATI: Potala, Patal
- KANNADA: Kadupodavalu, Kaadu-padavala
- MALAYALAM: Patolam, Kattupatolam
- TAMIL: Peyu-padal, Kombu-pudalai
- URDU: Parora
- MAITHILI: Paror
- UNANI: Parwal
Distribution
It is majorly cultivated in warmer regions of India, specifically in U.P, Bihar, Assam, and West Bengal for fruits. It is found in tropical regions of Asia and Australia as well.
Parts used
Medicinally: Roots, leaves, and fruits.
Food: Fruits
Ayurvedic Properties and Action on the body
- Taste (Rasa): Bitter
- Characteristics (Guna): Light, dry
- Potency (Virya): Hot
- Post Digestive Effect (Vipaka): Pungent (Katu)
- Effect on Tridosha – Balances Kapha and Pitta
Action on the body:
- Pain-relieving
- Good for hair
- Wound cleaning, wound healing
- Improve the taste
- Digestive stimulant
- Digest ama/toxins
- Downward movement of wind
- Cathartics, promote the production of bile juice
- Anti-thirst, anti-parasitic, blood purifier
- Good for the heart, reduces inflammation, reduces phlegm
- Curing skin lesion, curing fever
- Strength promoter, Improve the potency, removes toxins from the body
Ayurvedic Medicines containing Parval/Patol
Punarnvadi kwath: It is effective in the management of viral hepatitis.
Patolavrisha Kwath: Patolavrisha kwath is formed by boiling leaves of patol and adusa. This decoction is very beneficial in antra-vriddhi (Hernia).
Patoladi kvath: It is beneficial in the treatment of various skin disorders.
Jatyadi ghrita: It contains leaves of Patol herb along with many other constituents. It is beneficial in wounds, burn injuries, boils, deep cuts, and used as an ointment.
Patolakaturohinyadi Kashayam: It purifies the blood and removes toxins. It prevents aging of the skin, helps in indigestion, and protects the liver. It is very effective for the treatment of viral infections like jaundice.
Chemical constituents
This fruit contains various free amino acids, vitamin B-3, vitamin B-2, vitamin C, vitamin B-1, and 5-hydroxytryptamine. Its root contains Colocynthin and trichosanthin; the Plant contains Cucurbita-5 and 24-dienol.
Medicinal Properties of Roots, Leaves, and Fruits
Roots
- Roots are antipyretic and have purgative action.
- These roots are beneficial in jaundice, extreme generalized edema, and ascites.
Leaves
- Anti-pyretic (reduces fever)
- Laxative/purgative (activates or facilitates the emptying of the bowels
- Promotes the discharge of bile, facilitating it downward
- Relieve constipation
- It expectorates sputum by the air passages, used to treat coughs
- Act as anthelmintic
- To treat Alopecia areata juice of patola leaves is applied to the scalp for continuous 21 days
- Decoction or kwath of leaves is very helpful in case of excessive cough. The decoction is formed by boiling pointed gourd leaves 6g and dry ginger powder (sonth) in one glass of water for 10 minutes on low flame. After filtering the decoction with the help of a sieve, this can be taken twice a day.
- In raktpitta (numerous bleeding disorders that occur due to excessive intake of spicy, fermented, hot, acidic, and sour food), juice of pointed gourd leaves should be taken in a dose of 8-10 ml with honey or water.
- The juice of leaves works as a tonic. Consumption of this juice removes the blood impurities and toxins, thus helps in the management of skin diseases.
- Juice of leaves acts as antipyretic, helpful in edema, alopecia, and cases of enlargement of the liver. Leaves and fruits are used for treating alcoholism and jaundice according to charak Samhita.
Fruit
- The parwal vegetable, which we get from market is the fruit of the plant.
- The edible part of fresh Parwal contains approximately- water-92%, protein- around 2%, fat – around 0.3%, fiber- 3%, carbohydrate -2.2%, minerals- 0.5%, vitamin C- around 29mg/100g, carotene -around 153 mcg/100g, sodium-2.6mg/100g, Magnesium -9mg/100g, sulphur – 16mg/100g ,potassium -83mg/100g, copper -1.1mg/100g.
- The ripe fruit is sour and sweet. Act as Tonic, aphrodisiac, expectorant and removes toxins from the body and purifies the blood.
Other uses
To manage hyperacidity, take leaves of pointed-gourd, turmeric powder, and fruit rind in equal parts and make the powder. 3 to 6 gm. of dose should be taken with the fresh juice of ginger and 3 ml of papaya latex twice a day.
- In some alternative medicine the fresh juice of the unripe fruit is generally used as a coolant and laxative medicine.
- In spermatorrhoea the fruit is used as a remedy.
- In primary biliary cholangitis, a decoction/kwath of pointed gourd leaves and coriander leaves in equal parts is given. When pointed gourd is given with other herbs can be prescribed in snakebite and scorpion sting.
IMPORTANCE’S OF CHANTING MANTRAS AS PER AYURVEDA
- March 31, 2021
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In the Indian culture, every devotee who believes in Hindu religion worships his Ishta in one form or another and tries to fulfill his wishes by chanting the Ishta Mantra. But some rules of chanting mantras of Gods and Goddesses have also been mentioned in the scriptures, how to chant the mantra while chanting the mantra, in which tone the chanting of mantras should be done so that the benefit of chanting the mantra is very important. . At the time of chanting the mantra, the scriptures have divided the mantra chanting into three classes on the basis of the movement of lips, breathing and emission of voice.
1- Recitation
Just as the hymns of God – Kirtan and Aarti are performed in a high tone, chanting of mantras in high tones has been considered prohibited. The scriptures say that while chanting the mantra, the swara bhahar should not come out. When chanting mantras are chanted in such a loud tone that the sound is falling in the ears of the chanting seeker, it is called recitation.
2- Upanshu Chanting
In this method of chanting the mantra, the sound of the mantra does not come out of the mouth, but the tongue and lips of the seeker should be moving while chanting, on seeing another person in Upanshu chanting, the seeker seems to be moving the lips, but any word He cannot hear it.
3- Mantra Chanting
According to the scripture, in this method of chanting the mantra, the lips and tongue of the chanter do not move, only the mind of the seeker chants the mantra, at this stage the chanter cannot be told that he is chanting any mantra.
In all these chants in the Shastras, Manas chanting is said to be the best chanting and Upanshu chanting is said to be the middle chanting and the first step of recitation of Manas chanting. Mantra chanting and mental worship are those mental processes performed in solitude devoid of obsolescence and performance, in which it is very important to have emotion and devotion to the deity.
If you chant the Ved Mantras regularly to get a healthy life, then you will see a lot of benefits. There is beauty in the mantras of Veda, which very few people know. Those who will chant the Gayatri Mantra will get health benefits. These magical mantras of the Vedas should not be associated with religion and spirituality, but they create psychological and physical effects on the body, their chanting creates a kind of vibration, which creates inner consciousness Wake up, relieve pain, improve breathing, relieve stress and get rid of many diseases.
Increases Immunity
Chanting a particular types of mantras puts stress or pressure on the tongue, palate , lips, and other joints of the body. The vibration emanating from the mantra stimulates a gland known as hypothalamus. This gland help to regulates the hormones that strengthen the immunity and keeps the mind happy. The happier you are, the stronger your immunity will be.
The mind remains calm:
By regular chanting of mantra, a kind of hormone is produced, which keeps the mind calm and gives the body rest. With this, it becomes easier to concentrate. The chakras of the body are also balanced and its chanting helps to stimulate the chakras of the body, which are the centers of energy of the body. Different energy centers help different parts of the body to function smoothly. Many times the chakras go here and there, due to which we have to bring the mind to its place. By doing this, you get rid of diseases of the body. Increased concentration and ability to learn Mantra provides better concentration and learning power. Because when you chant the mantra, the vibration emanating from it activates the chakras present on the face and head, which increases the mind.
Chanting a healthy heart mantra calms the mind, slows down the breathing process, which makes the beating uniform and the heart becomes healthy.
Stress is relieved by its chanting, stress and diseases related to it are eradicated. Also, whatever damage was done to the body by stress, it also goes away.
Depression does not occur, the vibrations caused by the chanting of Vedic mantras, a hormone is released from the body which reacts positively by protecting the mind from depression.
Glows on face: Vibration of Jap improves blood circulation on the face and gets rid of toxins. Along with this, the breathing process also changes due to chanting, which fills a lot of oxygen in the skin. This makes the face young and shiny.
Asthma control is that by taking long breaths, hold it in and then release … Doing so makes the lungs strong and helps to control asthma.
GROUP OF SUGARCANE JUICES AND ITS PRODUCTS (IKSHU VARGA)
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PROPERTIES OF SUGARCANE JUICE
Sara – Laxative
Snigdha – Unctuous
Guru – Heavy to digestion
Swadupaka rasa – sweet in taste and after taste(metabolic property)
Brihmana – Nutritive, Increases weight
Kaphakrut – Increases Kapha
Mutrakrut – Increases urine output
Vrushya – Aphrodisiac
Sheeta – Coolant or cool in potency
Asrapittaghna – Useful in bleeding disorders
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE DRINKING IKSHU RASA?
The tip of shoots of sugarcane has salty taste. If the roots, shoots and worm infested parts of the cane is crushed together and that juice is consumed it leads to
- Burning sensation
- Indigestion
- Constipation
VARIETIES OF SUGARCANE
Poundraka
This variety of sugarcane is best in its coolant effect, thinness and is more sweetness, Vamsika variety comes next to it in all these properties
Next are the Sataparvaka, Kantara, Naipala etc. All these varieties are
- Slightly Alkaline
- Astringent in taste
- Hot in potency
- Cause slight burning sensation in body
PHANITA (HALF COOKED MOLASSES/UNREFINED TREACLE)
Phanita (half cooked molasses) is
- Heavy (Difficult to to digest)
- Abhishyandi (increases the secretions in the tissues pores/channels(srotas) and blocks them)
- Causes mild aggravation of of Tridoshas
- Cleanses the urine (by increasing its quantity or urine output)
GUDA (JAGGERY/MOLASSES/TREACLE)
Guda (jiggery/molasses) if washed well (made white and purified) is :
- Natishleshma kara – Does not increase Kapha to very large extent
- Srushtamutrashakrut – Increases volume and output of urine and faeces
If it is not prepared or washed properly it can cause
- Intestinal worms
- Increases chances of Kapha disorder in marrow, blood, fat tissue and muscles.
QUALITIES OF OLD AND NEW JAGGERY
- Old jaggery is good for heart, and should be incorporated in our daily diet
- Freshly prepared jaggery increases Kapha and is capable of causing indigestion.
MATSYANDIKADI (BROWN SUGAR ETC.)
Matsyandika (brown sugar), Khanda (sugar candy) and Sita (white crystalline sugar) in their succeeding order are better in qualitie.
Matsyandikadi are :
- Aphrodisiac
- Good for the emaciated people
- Useful for the wounded person
- Useful in bleeding diseases
- Useful in Aggravation of Vata
YASA SHARKARA
Yasa Sarkara is the sugar prepared from Yavasaka plant and is similar in properties to sugar but
- It’s bittersweet
- Astringent in taste.
All types of sugars are useful in
- Burning sensation,
- Thirst
- Vomiting
- Fainting
- Bleeding diseases.
Among the products of sugarcane juice, sugar is the best in qualities and Phanita (half cooked molasses) is the least useful.
MADHU (HONEY)
PROPERTIES
- Vatala – Increases Vata
- Ruksha – Dry in nature
- Kashaya, Madhura – Astringent and sweet in taste
- Chakshushya – Good for the eyes (vision)
- Chedi – Breaks up hard masses or clears up clogged or blocked channels(srotas)
- Shelshmahara – Balances Kapha
- Trut – Relieves thirst
HONEY IS USEFUL IN
- Visha – Toxicity
- Meha – Useful in diabetes and urinary tract diseases
- Kushta –Useful in Skin diseases
- Hidhma – Relieves Hiccups
- Asrapitta useful in bleeding disorders
- Krumi – Good worm infestations as honey is anti microbial
- Chardi – Relieves Vomiting
- Vrana shodhana – Cleanses the wounds
- Vrana sandhana, ropana – Helps in quick wound healing
- Shwasa – Useful in Dyspnoea and other chronic respiratory diseases
- Kasa – Relieves cough and cold
- Atisara – Useful in diarrhoea
Crystallized honey – Madhu Sarkara has similar properties as that of honey.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE USING HONEY
Honey acts like poison
- If used after heating it
- If used by those who are suffering from great heat,
- If used during hot season, in hot countries or with hot foods.
But HEATED or WARM honey does not cause any harm
- When used warm for producing vomiting
- For administration of Niruha (decoction enema) because it comes out of the body before it undergoes the process of digestion.
GOUT (VATA RAKTA)
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DESCRIPTION
Gout is a very common and complex form of arthritis that can affect any person. It cause sudden and severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in one or more joints, mostly occurs in the big toe. In Ayurveda, it is called Vatarakta that involving Vata dosha and their imbalance that affecting Rakta Dhatu – blood tissue.
CAUSES
- Gout occurs when urate crystals present in the body and accumulate in your joint, causing inflammation and intense pain.
- Urate crystals form in the body when there are high levels of uric acid in blood and body produces uric acid when it split down into purines. Purines are substances that are found naturally in your body.
- Purines also found in certain foods, including red meat and organ meats, such as the liver. Alcoholic beverages, especially beer, and drinks sweetened with fruit sugar (fructose) promote higher levels of uric acid in the body.
- Uric acid normally dissolves in blood and passes into kidneys and urine, but sometimes too much uric acid produced by the body, and kidneys not capable to excrete too much uric acid through urine.
- In this condition, uric acid can build up in the body and form sharp, needle-like urate crystals in a joint or the surrounding tissue that causes pain, inflammation, and swelling.
CAUSES ACCORDING AYURVEDA
Lavana – excessive intake of salts or salty foods in the diet.
Amla – excessive consumption of sour foods.
katu – excessive consumption of pungent foods.
kshara – excessive consumption of alkaline foods.
Snigdha – excessive consumption of oily foods in the diet.
Ushna – excessive consumption of hot foods
Ajeerna bhojana – intake of food in presence of indigestion.
Klinna – moist food in excess
Shushka – excessive consumption of dry foods.
Ambuja mamsa – excessive intake of aquatic animals’ meat.
Anupa mamsa – excessive intake of animal meat that living in marshy areas.
Pinyaka – excessive consumption of foods prepared with the paste of sesame.
Moolaka – radish
Kulattha – horse gram
Masha – black gram
Nishpava – flat beans
Shaka – excessive consumption of green leafy vegetables.
Palala – excessive intake of dry meat.
Ikshu – sugarcane
Dadhi – curds
RISK FACTOR
- Diet – Eating a diet rich in red meat and shellfish and drinking beverages sweetened with fruit sugar increase levels of uric acid, which increases your risk of gout. Alcohol consumption especially beer increases the risk of gout.
- Weight – If you are overweight, your body produces more uric acid and kidneys face more difficulty in eliminating uric acid from the body.
- Medical conditions – These include untreated high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, heart and kidney disease, and metabolic syndrome,
- Certain medications – Low-dose aspirin, medications used to control hypertension such as thiazide diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta-blockers also increase uric acid levels in the body.
- Family history of gout – If other members of your family had gout, you are more prone to develop the disease.
- Age and sex – Gout occur more often occur in men as compared to women’s because women tend to have lower uric acid levels in the body. In men, gout develops between the age of 30 and 50, and in women generally, it develops after menopause.
AYURVEDIC APPROACH (PATHOGENESIS OF VATARAKT)
- When a person takes excessive foods and exposes to lifestyle activities that aggravate Vata and also used to long-distance rides on animals like camels, elephants, horses, the Vata gets severely aggravated by its own causes.
- On other hand, Rakta and blood get vitiated Rakta quickly blocks the passage of Vayu and interferes with its smooth movements.
- The Vata whose passage is blocked by Rakta further undergoes vitiation and further contaminates the Rakta or blood.
- The blood which is vitiated by Vayu later burns the whole blood present in the body. The blood which is contaminated by vitiated Vayu leaves its place and moves towards feet.
- This vicious amalgamation causes serious painful symptoms comprising of a disease called Vatarakta. Later the pitta and Kapha join this amalgamation and making the disease more complicated.
- The disease first manifested small joints of the foot. Later it spreads to the upper portions of the body causing itching, pain, and numbness.
- In association with Kapha, this Vatarakta spreads all through the body in quick time like poison.
TYPES OF VATARAKTA
- Vata pradhana vatarakta – when Vata is severely vitiated in Vatarakta symptoms like pain, twitching, pricking pain, swelling which is dry and black, stiffness of body parts, aversion or aggravation of symptoms by cold, numbness, etc.
- Rakta Pradhan vatarakta – When Rakta is severely vitiated in Vatarakta, the symptoms like swelling, severe pain and pricking pain, the copper color of the skin, itching, and moistness predominate.
- Pitta Pradhana Vatarakta – When pitta is severely vitiated by Vatarakta, the symptoms appear like severe burning sensation, fainting, sweating, tenderness, pain, swelling, and suppuration will be predominantly found.
- Kapha Pradhan Vatarakta – when Kapha vitiated in Vatarakta, the symptoms appear like numbness, moistness, heaviness, unctuousness, and coldness will prevail.
Vatarakta is also two types based on its location
- Uttana Vatarakta – This afflicts the skin and muscles, and the symptoms are also limited to the skin. In this type, the symptoms look like skin disease or including skin lesions and muscle pain.
- Gambhira Vatarakta – This involves blood and other deeper tissues like bone and joints and also internal viscera. This is a systemic illness and the symptoms are more complicated.
TREATMENT
- Pain-O-Kill Oil – Pain-O-kill oil is ayurvedic and purely herbal formulation. It help to relax your muscles and muscles cramps thus relieving pain. It balances all the three doshas of your body thus maintaining proper blood circulation. It provides soothing effect to the affected area of pain. It contains various herbs like Jivanti, Musta, Usher, Bilwa, Shatavri and Kantakari. All these herbs are natural pain relievers.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 teaspoonful’s twice daily before meal. - Easy Clean Tablet – Easy clean tablet keeps the stomach clean and removes constipation. Ayurveda states that if the stomach is not clean, then in a way, it is responsible for many diseases. So according to that, stomach cleansing is a medicine that prevents a lot of diseases. With the use of easy clean, we also get relief from gas problems. If someone has problems with gas, then the head is usually heavier than that. So the use of stomach protection gives relief from gas problem.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 tablet twice daily with normal water. - Nerve up tablet – These tablets are pure ayurvedic formulation. Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata and kapha dosha. It acts as a nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. It is very beneficial to relieve the swelling, tenderness, inflammation of the joints. This also helps in the treatment of joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, sciatica, etc.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily. - Pain-O-kill Tablets – As the name suggests these tablets will kill the pain naturally. The herbs present in the formation of these tablets are Ashwagandha, Hadjod, Punarnava, Nirgundi, Methi, Garlic, etc. These herbs in combination show antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator properties. The regular use of these tablets reduce body pain and acts on its root cause.
Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water. - Uric care tablets – Uric care tablets reduces Kapha doshas impacting high URIC ACID levels of the body and acts as a potent diuretic. It helps reduce the pain while passing urine and clear the obstruction of urine. It is also used to treat cough, oedema, asthma and various kidney problems. It contains ingredients like gokhru, imali kshar, yavakshar, kalmi shora, nausadar, swarna gairik etc. This formulation possesses hypotensive, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac and diuretic properties.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.
PANCHAKARMA
- Feet Lepam – The medicated paste prepared with various herbs is applied over the feet for treating the problems associated.
- Janu Vasti (Knee jointsoil reservoir therapy) – This therapy is done for strengthening the joins & muscles of both knees. In this procedure a dough ring is made over your both knees. Lukewarm medicated oil is poured in this ring for 3 to 5 times with duration of 30 mins. All types of knee problems are treated with this therapy.
- Patra Pinda Sweda (Leaf Bundle massage) – In this procedure, we heat or oil fry the leaves of the medicinal plant tied in a bolus to provide heat to the affected area of the body parts.
- Shali Shastik Pinda Sweda (Medicated Rice massage) – In this procedure, the shastika shali rice is cooked in kwatha & dugdha. The pottalis are prepared with these ingredients. After that, with the help of these pottalis the patient affected area is massaged.
- Swedana (Steam Bath) – In this procedure after massage with the medicated oil patient is given steam bath using a steamer or steam cabinet. It is done to profuse sweat from the patient body so that the toxins get eliminated.
JAUNDICE IN NEONATAL
- March 31, 2021
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DESCRIPTION
Jaundice (also known as icterus) is defined yellowish pigmentation of the skin, the conjunctiva membranes over the sclera (whites of the eyes), and other mucous membranes caused by hyperbilirubinemia (increased levels of bilirubin level in the blood). Newborn jaundice is a yellowish color of baby skin and eyes. It is very common in neonatal and can occur when babies have a high level of bilirubin level, a yellow pigment produced during normal breakdown of red blood cells in body. In older babies and adults, the liver processes bilirubin, which then passes through the intestinal tract. However, in newborn’s the liver still-developing and may not be mature to remove bilirubin in the body. In most cases, newborn jaundice goes away on its own as a baby’s liver develops, and which helps bilirubin pass through the body. In most cases, jaundice will disappear within two to three weeks. Jaundice that stay longer than three weeks may be a symptom of an underlying condition. High levels of bilirubin can put a baby at risk for deafness, cerebral palsy, and other forms of brain damage.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF JAUNDICE
- Bilirubin mainly originates from heme via the catalyzation of heme oxygenase (HO) and biliverdin reductase and is conjugated into direct form by UDP-glucuronosyl transferase (UGT1A1) for subsequent biliary secretion.
- Jaundice occurs when conjugated or unconjugated bilirubin deposits onto the skin and it is very common during the neonatal period. Neonatal jaundice is related to physiologic and pathologic conditions.
- Physiologic aspects are comprised of increased bilirubin production, less efficient hepatic conjugation and enhanced enter hepatic circulation. In pathologic condition, there are two patterns of diseases that is hyperbilirubinemia and cholestasis.
- In hyerbilirubinemia there is accumulation of unconjugated bilirubin beyond the extent of physiologic jaundice, while cholestasis results from the excretory obstruction of conjugated bilirubin. Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia carries a potential risk of kernicterus, a long-term neurological impairment.
- Proper management is important to avoid the complications. The phototherapy and exchange transfusion is the management of neonatal jaundice.
AYURVEDIC APPROACH
- Nidana –
- According to Acarya Caraka, consumption of Pitadusta stanya (breast milk which is vitiated by pita) is the cause of yellowish discoloration of the skin which is explained under Ashtaksheera dosas. He also said that Pandu rogi consuming excessive Pittala Ahara is the root cause of Kamala.
- According to Acarya Susruta, Kamala is considered as a synonym of Panduroga due to Aparityaga (not treated) of Panduroga.
- Acarya Vagbhata said that, kamala is caused by Atyartha pittala ahara sevana by a Pandu rogi or by a pitala person it leads to Kamala.
- Madava Nidana, Yogaratnakara and Bhava prakasha also said that Pitadusta stanya is the cause of Kamala.
- Purva rupa –
- Separate Purvarupas of Kamala has not been mentioned by acharyas. According to Acharya Caraka, Kamala represents a state of Pandu roga with different symptoms whereas Acharya Susrutha do not explain about Purvarupas kamala.
- Rupa –
- Charaka samhitha describes the Lakshanas as yellowish discoloration of eye, nail and urine.
- Samprapti –
Raktavaha srotas dushti > Vridi and sancaya of Mala roopa pitta > Sthana samshraya in Twak, Rakta and Mamsa > Navajata shishu kamala
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF JAUNDICE
- Yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes and sclera
- Poor feeding
- Lethargy or excessive sleepiness
- Changes in muscle tone
- High-pitched crying
- Seizures
- Yellow color inside the mouth
- Dark or brown-colored urine
- Pale or clay-colored stools
TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA
- LIVER CARE SYRUP – Liver Care syrup helps in balancing Pitta dosha. This Syrup enhances regeneration of liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice. CAC Liver Care syrup contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. These herbs show Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, Hepato-protective, properties. This syrup improves digestion, enhances appetite.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 teaspoonful’s twice daily.
- Liver care tablet – These tablets are 100% safe and purely ayurvedic formulation. It maintains the proper functioning of the liver and stimulates the growth of new liver cells. Liver Care Tablets contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. These herbs balances excess Pitta Dosha and helps in problems like abdominal bloating,flatulence, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and indigestion.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1/2 tablet twice daily with normal water.
- Immune up powder – Immuno up sachet is pure herbal formulation. The importance of working on your immunity is now on an all-time high. If a person fall ill easily, it means their body’s immunity is low. This pacifies tridosha (Vata, pitta and Kapha), strengthen your immunity, keeps your digestive system fit and also detox your body. It also works in cold, fever and flu conditions. It consists of effective levels of antioxidants, Vitamin C and E which circulate in the body to protect it against the damage caused by free radicals. It is a natural immune-modulator properties to prevent and ease coughing, sneezing, etc. It provides quick relief from early signs of running nose, Sore throat, body pains, and weakness.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet in a day with water.
- Rasayan vati – Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral ayurvedic formulation, which is 100% natural. Rasayan vati contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi Abhrak Bhasam, Swarn Makshik Bhasam, Yashad Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Jaiphal, Vang Bhasam, Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Amla, Kesar, Manjith, Anant Mool, Brahmi, Musali, Swarn Vang, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties. These tablets provide good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improves immunity.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet in a day with water.
AYURVEDIC REMEDIES FOR STRETCH MARKS
- March 31, 2021
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Who likes Stretch Marks on the body?
Probably not to anyone…. I also do not like it at all. But due to these stretch marks, stomach is starting to look strange. After delivery, there were stretch marks on stomach, which look so bad that one not able to wear a sari And thinking about the stretch marks, one keep getting upset.
Stretch marks are often considered to be the markings on the stomach and thighs of women during pregnancy, but stretch marks caused by stretch and tightness in the skin due to obesity are also marks. Stretch marks can happen to anyone. Whenever someone is fat, a sudden change in the body and a stretch in the skin causes many scars on the skin, which are called stretch marks.
These Ayurvedic tips will remove Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are usually on the armpits, abdomen, breast, Thai, and hips, because this part of the body fat is the most. There are many treatments such as surgery to avoid stretch marks from them. No matter how safe these techniques are, there is always the possibility of some dangers. Their being very expensive is also a big problem. They may need to be completed in several sessions, so that the cost of the entire treatment can reach millions of rupees as well. But you can also avoid this problem by adopting some Ayurvedic remedies.
Regular exercise
Exercise regularly to protect your skin from marks caused by stretch marks. By doing this, the skin will help to spread without any problem, as well as your weight will also be under control. So do exercises daily to avoid the stretch marks.
Aloe vera skin softener
“Stretch marks can be cured with aloe vera. Aloe vera has natural healing properties and is also a very good skin softener. Both these things make Aloe Vera a good home Remedy to remove Stretch marks. Apply aloe vera gel on your stretch marks before taking a bath. ”
Apple vinegar
Apple vinegar is used in many homes. This doubles the taste of food. Apple vinegar has many properties that are very beneficial for the test as well as the health! Try apple cider vinegar. There will be a difference in a few days. To remove the scar, dissolve apple vinegar in water and apply it on the scar for 20 minutes. Wipe with lukewarm water.
Stretch marks soak coconut oil
Since stretch marks are like a stain for your skin, but don’t worry, because coconut oil helps in healing them quickly. Several studies on the properties of coconut oil have shown that it heals skin wounds in a very short time. Applying Virgin Coconut Oil on Stretch Marks daily can reduce the redness of Stretch Marks.
Egg white
It can be quite useful to use the egg white on the stretch marks. The white part of the egg contains amino acids and protein.” Take two white pieces of egg then apply it on the stretch marks as a thick layer and when it dries completely then immediately apply olive oil after washing it with water. It cleanses your skin and removes stretch marks. ”Using it 2 to 3 times a day results in quicker and better results. The use of egg albumin on stretch marks brings new life to the skin.
Sugar
You will be surprised how you can remove stretch marks from sugar, but natural white sugar can be the best way to remove these marks. Sugar removes the old layer of skin only when new layer comes in which is soft.
Add a few drops of almond oil and lemon juice to a spoonful of sugar and apply it on the marks. Every day, before bathing, give a light massage for 10 minutes.
Potatoes
Potatoes contain vitamins and minerals that help the skin cells to grow. Cut the potato into thick pieces and rub it lightly on the marks and leave it for a while.
Keep in mind that the juice coming out of the potato must be applied to the marks you are trying to remove. Then when it dries, wash it with lukewarm water. By doing this every day, you will see the difference on your skin.
Olive oil
Olive oil contains many ingredients and antioxidants that help in improving the skin and also removes stretch marks. Heat olive oil and apply it on the marks, which will improve blood flow. Apply oil and leave it for one hour so that the vitamins A, D and E present in it soak the skin.
To maintain moisture in your skin at night, add vinegar and water in olive oil and apply it on the marks before bedtime. This will keep your skin soft.
Water
You may not have thought that water can be so effective for removing stretch marks. By keeping the right amount of water in the body, many skin related diseases are cured. This keeps your skin’s pores clean from time to time and this keeps your skin resilient.
To do this, drink at least 10 glasses of water a day. This will keep your skin soft and flexible. It is better to stay away from coffee, tea and soda because these things reduce the amount of water in the body.
By adopting these measures, you can get rid of the stretch marks.
TYPES OF WATER AND ITS BENEFITS
- March 31, 2021
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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
Fruits that cause acidity and bloating
- March 31, 2021
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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.