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Bay leaves is an herb that is commonly used in cooking. The leaves and oil are also used to make medicine.

People use bay leaf for diabetes, cancer, stomach problems, pain, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Bay leaf can also be unsafe if the entire leaf is taken by mouth.

Which kitchen will be in India where bay leaf is not used to bring flavor to the food?
But perhaps very few people will know that Tejpatta has innumerable qualities due to which it is used as a medicine in Ayurveda. By the way, bay leaf is added as a dry spice to increase taste and smell, but apart from this, it also helps in relieving headaches, colds, asthma, and Aruchi.

What is bay leaves?

The bay leaves we use to eat are dried. Dried leaves are sold in the market in the name of Tejapat. The color of the leaves is olive green and the top part is smooth, with 3 clear veins. Its smell consists of cloves and cinnamon, but its smell is very mild and delectable.

Its 7.5 m tall is a small intermediate-sized tree. Its stem bark is dark brown or blackish, slightly rough, less fragrant and tasteless than cinnamon, the outer part is light pink or reddish brown with white stripes. Its leaves are simple, opposite or alternating, 10-12.5 cm long, of various widths, elliptical, shiny, pointed, fragrant with 3 veins and sharp in taste. Its new leaves are of some pink color. Its flowers are light yellow. Its fruits are elliptical, fleshy, red in color, 13 mm long. It’s floral and fruit period is from August to February.

The anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial properties of Tejpatta give it a special place in Ayurveda for its treatment. Bay leaves are light, pungent, bitter, sweet, and warm by nature. It is helpful in digestion, stimulates the brain, cleanses urine, and is healthy for stomach or stomach.

The essence of its leaves is beneficial in reducing diarrhea. The powder of its leaves is beneficial in hypoglycaemia.

Ayurvedic properties

Rasa– katu , madhu

Guna– laghu, tikshana, picchila

Virya– ushna

Vipaka-katu

Name of bay leaf in different languages

The botanical name of bay leaf is Cinnamomum tamala Nees (Buch.-Ham) & Eberm. (Cinnamomum tamala) is Syn-Cinnamomum albiflorum Nees and its total is Lauraceae (Loraceae). Tejpatta is Indian Bay Leaf in English. But Tejpatta is called by different names in other provinces of India. like-

Bayleaf in:

 Sanskrit-Patra, Gandhajat, Pakranjan, Tamalpatra, Patraka, Tejapatra;

Hindi- Tamalapatra, Patra, Tejapatta, Barahami;

Gujrati-Tamalpatra (Tajal), Taj (Taj);

Tamil-kattu-munkai (Kattu-murunkai);

Telugu-Akupatri, Talispatri;

Bengali-Tejpatra (Tejpatra);

Marathi-Tamalpatra, Dalchinitiki.

English- Indian cassia, Cassia cinnamon, Tamala cassia;

Benefits and Uses of Bay Leaf

There are many ingredients in Tejapatta tree due to which Tejpat is used as medicine in Ayurveda, Copper, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Selenium and Iron. Let us know in detail about the medicinal properties of bay leaves and how and for which diseases it is used as a treatment.

Tejpatta Benefits for Headache

Nowadays headache problem is common for people. The stress of work throughout the day, part-time, continuous work on computer, continuous work on the phone screen, moving in the sun, excess cold, is due to such numerous headaches. For this, home remedy of bay leaves is very beneficial. Grind 10 grams of bay leaves in water and apply on a skull to get relief from headache caused by cold or heat.

Benefit of Bay leaves to Get Rid from Head Lice

In school, children started to know that the problem of head lice starts. These treatments of bay leaves work very effectively in removing lice without damaging the hair. Boil 5-6 leaves of tejpat in a glass of water so that the water remains half. Take a bath after massaging the scalp daily with this water. This does not cause lice in the head.

Benefits of Tejpatta for Cold and Cough

Drinking tea with the benefits of tej patta in place of tea leaf provides quick relief in colds, sneezing, runny nose, burning sensation, headache etc. Apart from this, by grinding 5 grams of bay leaf and 5 grams of small pippali, mixing 500 mg powder with honey, it provides relief in cough and cold.

Bay Leaf Beneficial in Eye Disease

A lot comes in eye related diseases, such as common eye pain, night blindness, eye redness etc. In all these types of problems, home remedies made from Tejpat are very useful. Grinding bay leaf and applying it to the eye provides relief from eye disease.

Tejpatta Benefits in Teeth Whitening

If for some reason the tooth has lost its shine, rubbing the fine powder of Tej patta on the teeth in the morning and evening makes the teeth glow.

Benefits of Tejpatta to Treat Gum Diseases

If there are problems with swelling, bleeding in the gums, the medicinal properties of bay leaves are very useful as a treatment. Chewing the stalk of tej patta in benefits stops bleeding from the gums.

Bay leaves Benefits in Stutter 

If someone has problems talking intermittently or stuttering, then home remedies for bay leaves can prove to be beneficial. Sucking bay leaves regularly provides relief in stuttering.

Benefit of Bay Leaf in Asthma

Every time the weather changes or more cold weather comes, the problem of asthma increases in the patient.

Grinding 2 to 2 grams of bay leaves and peepal in a syrup of ginger marmalade provides relief in asthma. Apart from this, taking one teaspoon powder of dried bay leaves with one cup of hot milk twice a day regularly provides relief in respiratory problems.

Benefits of Tejpatta in Anorexia

If there is a decrease in the desire to eat due to some disease or due to stress, it is easier to get fast consumption of bay leaves in this way.

Drinking raita of bay leaves in the morning and evening ends the problem of loss of appetite.

Bay Leaf Beneficial in Vomiting

If you feel nauseous again and again for some reason, taking 2-4 grams of this powder, it removes nausea. Apart from this, taking honey mixed with cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaf powder (1-4 grams) provides relief from ulceration or vomiting, or powder of bilva, harad, bahera, amla and pippali, marich, dry ginger (1- 4 grams) with honey also improves physical condition in vomiting.

Bay leaves benefits in Diarrhoea

If there is diarrhea due to eating more spicy food, packaged food or outside food that the name of stoppage is not taken, then home remedy of bay leaf will be very useful. Diarrhea and stomach ache are reduced by taking sugar candy and honey mixed with 1-3 grams of leaf powder.

Tejpatta Treats Liver Inflammation

If the liver has become inflamed due to some disease, consuming bay leaves in this way provides quick relief. Make a decoction by grinding equal quantity of bay leaf, garlic, black marich, cloves and turmeric powder and drink 10-20 milliliters of it to get benefit in liver diseases.

Tejpatta Beneficial to Treat Ulcer

The cause of ulcers is due to poor digestion. Deepness in bay leaves- Due to digestion, it corrects digestion, which reduces the chances of ulcers.

Tejpatta Beneficial to control Cholesterol

If you are troubled by the increased cholesterol level, then you should add your food routine to bay leaves, according to a research, using bay leaves also helps in controlling cholesterol.

Useful Parts of Bay Leaves

The bark, leaves and oil of bay leaf and stem are the most commonly used as medicine.

The importance of Ayurveda continues even in this era of modernity. There are many plants, whose leaves, fruits, flowers and roots etc. are used to make Ayurvedic medicine. Army leaves also fall in this category.

Senna is a flowering plant that resembles yellow, white and pink  flowers and belongs to the legume family Fabaceae. This herd can be found in various parts of North Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Senna is considered a powerful laxative due to the presence of compounds called anthraquinones. Senna leaves have been used as an herbal laxative in traditional Chinese medicine.

Its plant is shrubby with height ranging from 2.0 to 4.0 feet. Its leaves are like henna or cirrus. In winter, yellow flowers bloom in it. Its pod is light in color and turns dark brown on cooking. The seeds are also brown in color. It is a multi-year plant and once planted, gives fruit for three to four years. It is grown mostly in barren land and does not require much water.

* Various names in different languages:

Latin Name: Cassia Senna, Caseia Angustifolia

English: Tina Veli Sina

Sanskrit: Gold Sheet

Bengali: Sonamukhi, Sonapata

Nickname: Sanay, Sonamukhi

Benefits of Senna Leaf

Due to Ayurvedic properties, consuming Senna leaves can have many health benefits. Also, if its leaves are used when someone is ill, then the patient can get help in recovering from the disease. At the same time, it is also important to understand that if someone is suffering from a fatal disease like cancer, then it is up to the doctor whether to use army leaves as medicine or not. 

1. To relieve constipation

The problem of constipation can be avoided by consuming army leaves or tea made from it. Some doctors also use it to empty the bowels before surgery. It has steamulant laxative properties, which acts like a stomach cleansing medicine. Its use promotes intestinal activity, due to which there is no possibility of problems like constipation. At the same time, if someone has constipation, then they can get some benefit.

2. Helpful in treating bowel syndrome

According to a scientific research, army leaves can be used for irritable bowel syndrome. It has laxative properties, which is considered a panacea for a problem like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This property works to clean the intestinal jam, dirt and toxins, due to which the problem like irritable bowel syndrome can be overcome to a large extent .

3. To lose weight

Consuming herbal tea made using army leaves can help reduce weight. For this, the laxative properties found in senna leaves may be beneficial Along with consuming army leaves, it is also important to balance eating and regular exercise to lose weight.

4. For hair

The benefits of senna leaf also include getting rid of hair problems . By using army leaves, hair is stronger than roots. Also they can help in conditioning the hair and preventing hair loss. Senna leaves can be grinded and mixed with essential oil to prepare a paste and applied in the head. Then after a few hours washing the hair with water makes the hair shine. Due to which properties of army leaves are beneficial for hair.

*How to consume senna leaves?

You can take it in the morning or evening after drying the senna leaves or like powder herbal tea.

Vegetable made from army leaves can also be eaten in the afternoon or at night.

*What is the dosage?

To get relief from some problems, army leaves and substances made from it can be used, which is as follows:

17.2 mg of army daily can be used for two weeks to reduce weight.

Capsules and pills used to relieve constipation -use the army leaves from 10 mg to 60 mg. It can be taken continuously for 10 days.

Note: As you have known that army leaves have laxative properties, so take the advice of a doctor once in relation to how much quantity to take.

* Side effects of Senna leaf:

Continuous use of army leaves can cause many physical problems, which are as follows :

1. Pregnancy and lactation: It is safe to take small amounts during pregnancy or breastfeeding. This reduces the possibility of harm to both the woman and the breastfeeding infant during pregnancy. At the same time, consuming it in large amounts for a long time can cause liver damage due to the laxatives present in it.
2. Electrolyte problem: Many times there is a risk of potassium deficiency in the body due to the use of force, which can affect the electrolyte.
3. Dehydration: Army tea should not be given to a person suffering from dehydration, as it can cause diarrhea.
4. Gastrointestinal conditions: Those who have problems with stomach pain, intestinal obstruction, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, appendix, stomach bloating and hemorrhoids etc. should also not use army leaves.

What is Chamomile?

Chamomile is a plant with medicinal properties. For centuries it has been used for the treatment of many diseases. It contains many powerful anti-oxidants, which provide the body with many diseases. It has also been found in several studies that the consumption of chamomile is very beneficial for health. It can also be used as tea.

Common description

Chamomile stem is hallow and erect. It is the small plant which grows to up to height 8-16 inches.

Common name- Chamomile, Mayweed, Pinhead, pineapple weed 

Botanical names- Matricaria chamomile

Family- Asteraceae

Part used

The entire plant can be used, however flower is usually used.

Medical properties of chamomile

• Anti-inflammatory
• Antispasmodic
• Antibacterial
• Sedative
• Brain relaxant
• Anti-allergy
• Immunity enhancer
• Digestive
• Healing
• Relaxant
• Antioxidant
• Antiseptic anti-aging 

What is Chamomile used for?

Insomnia:

Chamomile contains an anti-oxidant called Apigenin which helps in getting good sleep by relaxing the nerves.

Strengthen the digestive system:

It is very important to have proper digestion for good health. A research conducted on mice found that chamomile has anti-inflammatory properties, which is effective in fighting diarrhea. At the same time they make the digestive system strong.

Relieve pain in periods:

According to the Journal of Agriculture and Chemistry, drinking chamomile tea relieves pain in periods. It relaxes the utress and prevents the hormones that cause pain during menstruation.

Cancer prevention:

Chamomile tea has antioxidant properties that can help prevent breast cancer, digestive tracts, skin cancer, prostate cancer, and uterus cancer. Test-tube studies have found that chamomile contains the antioxidant apigenin, which is helpful for fighting cancer cells.

A study was carried out on chamomile tea involving 537 people. The study found that those who consumed chamomile tea regularly two to six times per week were significantly less likely to develop thyroid cancer than those who did not drink chamomile tea.

Keep the heart healthy:

Chamomile tea contains abundant flavones, which lower cholesterol and control cholesterol levels. It also reduces the chances of heart related diseases.

Strengthen bones:

Bone related diseases such as osteoporosis disease are most common in old age. Due to this disease, the bones lose their nutrition and gradually become weak. In such cases, selective estrogen receptor modulators can be used to prevent bones from weakening and breaking. At the same time, chamomile tea has an anti-estrogenic effect, which helps to nourish bones and keep them strong.

It is also helpful in these problems:

• Control sugar
• Increase immunity
• Overcome depression
• Maintain strong bones
• Beneficial for skin
• Hyperglycemia
• Stomach upset
• Obesity problem
• Nervousness
• Piles
• Eczema

How does Chamomile Work?

According to some studies, chamomile contains anti-oxidants such as flavonoids and apigenin, which provide us protection against many diseases. There have not been enough studies on how chamomile herbal supplementation works. Please consult your herbalist or doctor for more information.

How safe is the use of chamomile?

Store chamomile in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture. It is safe to take it in limited quantities. It has the effect of thinning the blood in small amounts. Therefore, it can be harmful to consume in large amounts for a long time. If you are about to undergo any surgery, stop using chamomile two weeks before. Because its consumption with anesthesia drugs can be harmful.

Chamomile should be used with caution by pregnant women. According to some studies, chamomile is not safe for unborn baby. It also increases the possibility of miscarriage, however more studies are needed on this so it is better to avoid its use during pregnancy. It should also not be used with sedatives or alcohol, otherwise their effects may be more profound.

Although its tea is safe for everyone, but some people who are allergic to plants of Daisy family may also be allergic to it.

Taking chamomile with birth control pills can reduce the effectiveness of these pills. Taking it with estrogen pills can also decrease the effect of estrogen pills.

Chamomile may alter the effects of liver and sedative drugs. Taking it with warfarin can slow the blood clotting, which leads to injury and bleeding.

The rules for taking herbs are not more strict than medicines. However, more research is still needed to know how safe it is. Before using this herb, understand its risk and benefits. If possible, use it only after consulting your herbal specialist or doctor.

What side effects can i get from chamomile?

• Face and eye irritation
• Drougines (when taken in large quantities)
• Vomiting
• Hyper sensitivity
• Not everyone using camamile experiences these side effects. Some side effects may not be in our list. 

Cinnamon is a spice used in the kitchen, which works to control blood sugar. It also works to reduce the risk of heart attack. Cinnamon is a special kind of wood, which is full of medicinal properties. This is the inner bark (layer) of the stem and branches of a plant called Cinnamon. It is very beneficial for health if it is consumed in limited quantities. Otherwise, it can also become a cause of danger to life .Cinnamon can be used in these 4 different ways to improve digestion and for gastric disorders.

We usually know about the same type of cinnamon, which is used in preparing drinks, lentils and vegetables. But cinnamon is mainly of two types. The main difference between these two types of cinnamon is taste.

Usually, the color of wood like cinnamon is used in our houses, the test is more sharp. It is known as the regular cinnamon or cassia. This cinnamon is found comfortably at supermarkets and grocery shops.

Another type of cinnamon is known as Ceylon. Its taste is lighter than cassia. This cinnamon is also known as True Sinaman. Ceylon is used only in certain things and medicines. It is more expensive than cassia.

Cinnamon has been known since remote antiquity. It was imported to Egypt as early as 2000 BCE, but reports that it came from China confuse it with Cassia. The Hebrew Bible makes special mention of the spice several times: the first time Moses is commanded to use both sweet (Hebrew: קִנָּמוֹן qinnāmôn) cinnamon and cassia in holy consecration oil, in Proverbs where the lover’s bed is scented with myrrh, Her clothing was a component of the Cinnamon Ketoret which is used when referring to the scent of Lebanon in a handcraft and cinnamon and Solomon’s song, a song describing the beauty of its beloved, cinnamon scents. Holy incense is described in the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud. In this time when the residence was located in the first and second Jerusalem temple, special incense was presented on the altar. Ketoret was an important component of temple service in Jerusalem. It was so highly invaluable among ancient nations that it was considered as a gift fit for the emperors and also for a deity: the fine inscription is the cinnamon and cassia gift records of Apollo’s temple at Miletus although its sources were kept.

*Ingredients in Cinnamon

 Protien Thiamine 

Carbohydrate Riboflavin 

Phosphorus niacin 

Sodium Vitality, Vitamin A & C

Potassium Moisture & Ash

The cinnamon flavor has triangular mithi. Cinnamon is warm, dipan, digestive, mutral, kaphak, and has pillar properties. Reduces anxiety. Improves liver function. 

USES AND INDICATIONS

1. For indigestion

If you feel indigestion, stomach pain and heartburn, you can grind cinnamon, dry ginger, cumin and cardamom in equal quantity and take it with hot water.

Taking cinnamon, black pepper powder and honey etc. after meals does not cause stomach upset.

Cinnamon prevents nausea, vomiting and laxatives.

2. For colds

Boil a pinch of cinnamon powder in water, add a pinch of black pepper powder and honey, and reduce colds, throat swelling and malaria.

3. Gynecology

Cinnamon is used in uterine disorders and gonorrhea.

By chewing a piece of cinnamon for one month after delivery, conception can be avoided.

Cinnamon increases breast milk of the mother.

There is contraction of the uterus.

4. To increase the taste of food

The use of cinnamon leaves and bark enhances the taste of cakes, sweets and food.

Cinnamon oil is used in perfumes, sweets and drinks.

5. Other health benefits of Dalchini

To increase semen, take cinnamon powder in the morning and evening with lukewarm milk.

If there is a headache due to cold, grind it with cinnamon water and apply it on the head.

6. Cinnamon is used in oral odor and dental medicine.

To reduce acne, apply cinnamon powder mixed with lemon juice.

Honey and Cinnamon Health Benefits:

 Honey and cinnamon are such items found in Indian homes, which are full of many health benefits. Regular intake of their paste causes the Boost Immune System. In addition, it also protects against diseases caused by changing weather and diseases caused by dangerous bacteria. At the same time, cinnamon will lead to better hemoglobin levels, due to which patients of type-2 diabetes get a lot of benefit. A mixture of honey and cinnamon is preventing many diseases. Its regular intake provides relief in bad stomach, cough and cold, arthritis pain and bladder infection.

This is the reason why the mixture of these two things is considered better than medicines. You can take these two things easily available in every house by making juice, paste or tea. Know here what quantity should be taken of this mixture and how it benefits the body.

Cinnamon is such a natural medicine, which if consumed in the right amount, does not cause high blood pressure. Also, if diabetes patients take it, it also works to control the amount of sugar in the blood.

-But if cinnamon is consumed in more than a limited amount, blood pressure can also decrease very rapidly, which can be harmful. Cinnamon can also cause fatigue, drowsiness and dizziness due to regular use in large amounts. According to doctors, these methods should be adopted to keep the brain active.

Eating dry cinnamon can also cause throat blisters, burning, swelling and wound problems. Also, there may be severe burning sensation not only in the throat but also in the chest.

Inflammation of lungs can cause pneumonia. If not treated in time, it can make the lungs sick forever. Our body’s immunity protects us in this way.

1. Arthritis pain

Mixing half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and equal amount of honey, taking it relieves pain of arthritis. Take this mixture with lukewarm water. If you want, you can also apply this paste on the painful part. If you do not feel like eating or applying paste, then you can also drink it by mixing it in warm water. Take it regularly for rest.

2. Cholesterol

Make a paste by mixing 2 teaspoons of honey in three teaspoons cinnamon powder and drink it with warm water. Its regular intake can reduce cholesterol level by 10 percent from your body.

3. Infertility

It is believed that honey celebrates semen strongly and the problems related to infertility are eradicated. In China, women consume cinnamon powder to strengthen their uterus. At the same time, several studies have also shown that regular intake of cinnamon powder provides relief in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

4. Bladder infection

Both honey and cinnamon work together to kill bladder germs. For this, mix 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder and 1 teaspoon honey daily and drink it with warm water. Or by mixing it in water, you can consume it a little throughout the day. But in the meantime avoid sour fruit juice, wine and coffee.

5. Lose weight

Consuming honey and cinnamon with hot water three times a day reduces weight. Take this drink first in the morning, second after breakfast and third time drink it before going to bed at night. This reduces fat gradually from your body.

6. Skin infection

Those who have problems with herpes, they should definitely consume it. Honey and cinnamon helps to eliminate germs affecting the skin. Apart from drinking it, you can also apply its thick paste on herpes.

Chandan is considered very sacred in Indian civilization. It also holds high status among many religions and cultures such as Jain, Buddhist, Chinese, Japanese and Korean etc. Its wood is heavy, yellow and fine granulated, which has been known for its fragrance for centuries. These slow growing trees are valuable and in terms of price in the world, it is the second most expensive wood. Sandal wood is mostly used for making incense sticks, aftershaves, perfumes and cosmetics.

What is Sandalwood?

Sandalwood (chandan) is a herb. It gives people joy due to being fragrant and cool, hence it is called sandalwood. Sandalwood trees are green and 6 to 9 meters high. Its branches are bent. The bark of the sandalwood tree is red (rakta chandan), or brown, or brown-black. Sandalwood leaves are elliptical, soft, and the front part of the leaf is pointed. Sandalwood flowers are purplish, or purple in color, which are odorless. Its fruits are spherical, fleshy, which become ripe, or purple when ripe. Its seeds are hard, elliptical or circular.

Sandalwood trees usually grow only after 20 years. The inner part of the tree is light yellow in color, and fragrant. The bark of old trees (chandan tree) is cracked. Sandalwood tree after 40-60 years of age becomes of good aroma. The flowers in the sandalwood tree are from June to September, and the fruits from November to February. In such a situation sandalwood becomes fully usable. Some features of the sandalwood tree are:

Sandalwood is best in Odisha.

Sandalwood occurring in places like western Uttar Pradesh etc. is said to be of the lowest quality.

Odisha sandalwood is best by smell

Chandan in Different Languages

The botanical name of sandalwood is Santalum album Linn, and is of the Santalaceae clan. There are other names, which are popular: –

Chandan in –

• Hindi- sandalwood, white sandalwood, white sandalwood
• Urdu-Sandal Safed
• English- Sandal tree, White sandal tree, True sandal wood, Sandal wood
• Sanskrit- Shrikhand, Chandan, Bhadrasri, Telparnik, Gandhasar, Malayas, Chandradyuti
• Kannada-Shrigandha
• Gujarati-Sukhud
• Telugu-Gandhapu chekka, Chandnamu
• Tamil- Chandanam maram, Sandanam, Ulosidam
• Bengali-Chandan
• Marathi-Chandan, Gandhchakoda

Ayurvedic properties

Rasa-Madhur, Tikta

Guna-Laghu, Ruksha

Virya-Sheet

Vipaka-Katu

Classical categorization

By aacharya Charak- angamarda prashaman, varnya, kandu

Chandan Benefits

This miraculous wood is a storehouse of benefits: –

Provide mental relaxation

The effect of sandal wood is calm and relaxing. Because of its calming effect, it is used during prayer, meditation or other spiritual activities. When it is applied or smelled on the skin it creates a feeling of peace and harmony.

Improve memory

It promotes concentration, calms the mind and also reduces stress and anxiety.

Aphrodisiac properties

It naturally enhances libido in men as well as provides energy.

Anti-inflammatory

Sandal wood has an active ingredient called Santol which provides relief from insect bites, irritation and other skin conditions.

Anti-viral and anti-septic

Sandal has amazing effects on common cold, fever, cough and other viral infections. If taken safely with milk, it cures infections related to throat, food pipe, stomach, intestines and excreta.

Diuretic and abdominal cramps

It relaxes the inflammation in the urinary system, clears the way of urination and removes toxic substances from the body. It helps to release the gas from the stomach and relaxes the stomach muscles. Its calming nature provides relief from cramps and contractions.

Reduce blood pressure

If applied directly to the skin, it reduces blood pressure.

Germicide

Using it while washing clothes or cleaning the house keeps germs away and infection defects are removed.

Botanical name: Embelia ribes Burm.f. (Ambilia ribes) Syn-Antidesma ribes (Burm. F.) Raeuscb.

Myrsinaceae (Myrsinaceae)

English name: Embelia

Sanskrit-Chitra, Jantunashan, Krimiripu, Krimihar, Krimihrut, Insect, Insect, Krimighati, Krimijit, Vel, Amogha, Tandul, Krimighna, Chitratandul; Hindi-Byvidang, Babirang, Bhasi; Oriya-Bidongo; Kannada-Vayubalinga, Vayuvidang, Vaybilang; Gujarati-Karkannie, Bawding, Vasding, Vayuvidang; Tamil-Vayulangam; Telugu-Vayuvidaghmu; Bengali-Bhai-Birrung, Birang, Vidang; Nepali-Vayvidang, Himalcheri; Punjabi-Babrung, Babrang, Vabrang; Marathi-Bavadinga, Bayvirang, Karkanni; Malayalam-Vilal, Vijhal.

English-White flower embelia; Arabic-Birangi-i-kabuli; Persian-Birangi-i-kabuli.

Introduction

It is found mainly in the Central Himalayan regions of India and at an altitude of 1500 m in Meghalaya, in the lower hilly regions of the Konkan, South India and other north-eastern states. It has been planned in the worms, leprosy etc. gangs of Charaksamhita and in Sursadi and Pippalyadi gangs of Sushruta Samhita. Acharya Sushruta has calculated Vidangtail in Shirovirechan. Its fruits are used in medicine. The fruits are small, round, 3-4 mm in diameter, smooth, fleshy, light blood in color, black in color and the seeds are single, round, white in color.

Ayurvedic virtues and effects:

• Vidang is bitter, astringent, hot, short, dry, sharp, expectorant, light, digestive, palatable, anthelmintic, leprous, anti-leprosy, antiseptic and antipyretic.
• It is beneficial in worm disease, colic, epilepsy, stomach disease, constipation, poisoning, arthritis, indigestion, anorexia, bhanti, colic, sore throat, meningitis, sepsis, heart disease, cough, catarrh and breathing etc.
• Its fruits are diarrhea, diarrhea, hemorrhage, worm infestation, columnar and aerating.
• The pulp of its fruit is laxative.
• The fruit-tone is diuretic and mild laxative.
• Its seeds are antipyretic and expectorant.
• Its leaves are ulcerative.
• Its basic skin powder is analgesic.
• Its root is diarrhea.
• It has ulcerative action.

Dosage and method of medicinal use:

Chiropractic – Mulathi, Vyvidang, Bhrangraj and ginger kalk and milk infusion of Siddha Ghrit (1-2 drops) is beneficial in all types of headaches, hair and tooth loss, visual impairment etc.

By taking nasal spray of Vidang Tandul and black sesame powder, sneezing removes the defects and alleviates migraine.

Applying mustard oil from Widang, Cow Urine, Manashila and Sulfur is used to soothe the external worms (Yuka etc. / lice, leeches).

Cough – Cough, shortness of breath, asthma and hiccups by mixing asafoetida, rock salt, kuth, ginger, chilli, pepper, roasted asafoetida in ghee and pure mind rock powder mixed with honey and ghee. There is mitigation.

Kas-Shwas-1-3 gms of Vidangadi Churna (Vidang, Sonth, Rasna, Pippali, Asafoetida, Rock Salt, Bharangi and Yavakshar) taken with ghee. Diseases are also alleviated.

Worm disease– Consumption of 1-2 grams of Widang powder with honey or consumption of Yavagu mixed with Widang, Pippalimul, Sahijan, Chilli and Takra and Sajjikshar mixed alleviates stomach worms.

Consumption of 2-4 grams of Widang Ghrit with rock salt or sugar destroys stomach worms.

Make bread by mixing 274 grams weeding powder in wheat flour. After consuming the bread, mix pipple powder in kanji or takra and drink it, it alleviates stomach worms.

Taking double amount of weeding seed powder, cedar oil or simple (pine) oil, mixing both and keeping it in the sun, using this oil as a habitat, worms are alleviated.

Drinking lukewarm decoction (10-20 ml) of Vidang and Amaltas quenches stomach worms.

By mixing Widang and Trikatu (Pippali Marich Sonth) in the rice mand made from the decoction of Dipaniya medicines (Panchkoladi), worms are destroyed and gastritis is inflamed.

Ingestion of 1-2 gms of weeding seed powder with 10-15 ml of weeding seed decoction destroys worms and worm-borne diseases.

Worms are destroyed by consuming Sambhag Widang seeds, Indrajau and Palashbeej powder (3-6 grams) with double sugar.

Kamala (jaundice) – By taking both Widang and Pippali and rubbing them in water and using them like nasya and anjan, there is benefit in jaundice.

Leprosy (Leprosy) – Grinding Sambhag Kaner root and Viddug seeds with cow urine and applying it on the leprosy affected limb and bathing and washing and massaging etc. gives benefit in leprosy.

Consumption of Sambhag Churna (1-2 grams) of Vidang, Triphala and Pippali with honey alleviates leprosy, sepsis, herpes zoster, fistula and worms.

Vidradhi- Consumption of 15-20 ml of Vidangarishta gives benefit in severe diseases called Vidradhi, Urustambha, Ashmari (stones), Gonorrhea, Fistula, Goiter and Hanustambha

Skin diseases- Swarnakshari, Vingg, Hingul, Gandhak, Chakramard Seed, Kootha and Sindoor, take all these substances in equal quantity in first Dhatura Patraksha, later Nimbapataswaras and finally Tambul Patra-Swaras. By doing this, there is benefit in pama, Dadru (itching), Vicharchika, Kandu and Raksa.

Rasayana– By taking 1-2 gm of wadge seed powder and liquorice powder for one month with cold water, honey-containing dry milk (20 ml) or honey with amla swar (10 ml) or giloy decoction (20-25 ml) and digested On the use of melted rice and salt-free moong and gooseberry amalgam, the piles and hemorrhoids are quenched and chemical properties are enhanced.

Mixing 1-2 grams of powder, pure bhilava and dry ginger in the morning and taking 1-2 grams in the morning every day provides chemical properties without disease and old age.

Grind 1-2 grams of snakebite with a tuberculosis and drink it to mitigate the toxic effects of snakebites.

Soil-Poison- If the ground-toxin is contaminated, the poisonous effect is destroyed by mixing the powder of Bambi soil, water, Patha and Katabhi in milk or by spraying it on the ground.

Application: seed.

Quantity: Arishta 15-20 ml. 172 grams of seed powder. Seed decoction 10-15 ml or as per doctor’s consultation.

What is Witch Hazel?

Witch hazel is an important element. The witch hazel plant also has flowers. This plant is found in North America, Japan and China. It is also called Winter bloom. Its scientific name is Hamamelis Virginiana. The part of plant used are bark and leaves.

It is a shrub which can grow upto height of 15 to 20 feet. Many species of it exist. It has amazing medicinal properties. The medicinal properties found in it are helpful in relieving many skin related problems. It contains tannin, which is a natural compound. It has astringent properties that compress the tissue present in the skin. Several research has found that witch hazel is effective in treating skin related problems like pimples, skin irritation, hemorrhoids, inflammation, insect bites and itching.

Use of witch hazel for beauty:

Witch hazel is used in many ways. Applying a witch hazel toner with a spray on the face or with a brush directly above your spots helps remove facial spots. Mixing witch hazel in aloe vera gel and applying it on the body relieves sunburn skin. It can also be used as a facial mask or as an aftershave.

Use of witch hazel for health:

This diarrhea, mucus colitis, blood vomiting, cuffing with blood, tuberculosis, cold, fever, tumor, and cancer have witch hazel doses by mouth.

Witch hazel can be applied directly to the skin for itching, pain and swelling, swelling of the eyes, skin injury, inflammation of the mucous membrane, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, wounds, insect bites, minor burns, and other skin irritations. .

To cure ear infection:

It has antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic properties, which help prevent infection and viruses.

Remove stretch marks:

Stubborn stretch marks during pregnancy can be easily reduced with its help. However, how long the stretch marks will be removed may depend on the process used.

For shaving:

Many times skin irritation occurs after shaving. In this case it can be used. Its antioxidant, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties help relieve irritation or itching on the skin.

For eye care:

Due to dust, dirt, pollution and lack of sleep, many problems related to the eyes can occur, such as – eye redness, eye redness, eye irritation or swelling under the eyes. Witch hazel can be used to overcome all these problems. For this, soak a cotton ball in witch hazel gel and apply it on the skin around the eyes. The anti-inflammatory properties present in it will help in reducing inflammation under the eyes.

Witch hazel that has many more utility, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

How does witch hazel work?

Witch hazel contains a chemical called tannin. It can be used directly on the skin, along with reducing swaying, this chemical works to repair torn skin

How safe is the use of witch hazel?

• You are pregnant or breast feeding. This is because during this time the immunity of the pregnant mother is very weak, in such a situation, you should consult your doctor before taking any kind of medicine.
• If you are already taking other medicines or are taking medicines without prescription.
• You are allergic to witch hazel or other drugs or herbs.
• You have another type of illness, disorder, or medical condition.

The rules for taking herbs are same as that of medicines. However, to know how safe it is, more research is still needed. know about risks before taking medicines.  If possible, use it only after consulting your herbal specialist or doctor.

Side effects

• Vomiting
• stomach pain
• Constipation
• Dark urine
• Yellowing of skin and eyes
• Too much stomach ache
• Liver damage

Not everyone feels these side effects. The list mentioned above may not include some side effects. If you are a little worried about the side effects, it is better to consult your doctor or herbalist.

Doses

In case of discoloration and anal disorder caused by itching or haemorrhoids apply witch hazel water 6 times a day or use after every bowel movement.

Witch hazel tincture: Take 2-4 ml dose three times a day.

Witch Hazel Ointment: This ointment is made by mixing 20 parts ointments base with one part of witch hazel extract.

Witch hazel tea: Its tea can be drunk two to three times a day. Tea is also used as a gargle to relieve swelling of the throat.

The dose of witch hazel may be different for every patient. The dosage you take depends on your age, health and many other conditions. Herbs are not always safe. 

Some other uses:

You may also have heard some of your friends counting the benefits of witch hazel. It is a plant whose leaves as well as bark and twigs are used to remove dirt from the skin and to relieve itching. 

1. Relax from sunburn– Yes, you should not get out in the sun without applying sunscreen, but at the same time you can use hazel witch to get relief from the damage that has been done to your skin. Because the ingredients present in it relieve your skin from the pain and harm caused by sunburn. 
2. Relieving inflammation under the eyes – The anti-inflammatory elements of witch hazel also reduce the swelling and spots around your eyes. Drip a few drops of witch hazel on the cotton ball and apply under your eyes.
3. Removes skin stickiness – If your skin is oily, you can also use witch hazel to reduce its stickiness. After cleansing the face with a cleanser, apply a witch hazel to your face with the help of cotton. You can also add lemon juice to the witch hazel and apply it as a toner.
4. Makeup Remover – Witch hazel can also be used to clean your makeup. By using this, you will also reduce blackheads and redness. It is not even tough on your skin and hence the skin does not become dry or dry. 

Relief on burns – Witch hazel relieving elements are also beneficial in razor burns and also prevent lumps and grains in the pores. That is, if you want to shave at a sensitive place like your bikini line, then applying witch hazel will help you a lot and it will make your skin good.

Tip –

Witch hazel can be quite dry for dry skin and very beneficial for oily skin. However, do not apply too much witch hazel during use. Because it can reduce the natural oils of your skin.