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Monday, 27 September 2010
Holy Basil and its Importance

Krishna tulasi is widely used in preparing medicines. Tulasi and pepper power are used to cure malarial fever.these leaves and ginger are made into juice and are used to alleviate the knee joint pains. Vomiting can be avoided by consuming curd or honey mixed with these seeds.

Tulsi is very effective in treating the cold and related disorders. It is a boon for respiratory tract disorders. It helps in treating all the disorders that are related to our throat. Tulsi is blessed with certain properties that helps in increasing the immunity of the body therefore it helps in fighting against any antigen or infection that invades our body.

Tulsi finds great importance in respiratory tract disease. It gives marvelous results in upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). It helps to fight the cause of allergy by which our respiratory tract gets inflamed and then resolves the causative agent. Good results have also been seen in anti-tubercular treatment as it works as antibiotic eliminating the bacteria. It also shows good results in chest pains. Tulsi finds great use in fever as it act as antipyretic, pain reliever, and provides strength to our body.

Tulsi has antioxidant properties, and helps boost the body's ability to fight off damaging free radicals, which have been linked to disease and aging. It is an adaptogen that helps the body fight the effects of ongoing stress and also balances the mind, nerves and emotions. Tulsi maintains the health of the throat chest and lungs. In fact, it helps protect the entire respiratory tract. It is an anti-inflammatory.

Basil can be quite expensive to buy in the fresh form, so if you become a fan of the herb you might like to try growing it yourself - it's much cheaper that way, and you can also ensure that the leaves you're using will be as fresh as can be! It's also one of the easier herbs to grow and so is ideal for beginners.

It also is purported to increase memory and promote a clear mind. For skin fungal infections (like ringworm), basil is an excellent treatment, as well as insect bites and snake bites, if you've nothing else around. In India's Ayurvedic medicine, basil is used to treat Vata conditions (the wind humor) such as stomach cramps.

Tulsi finds great importance in respiratory tract disease. It gives marvelous results in upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). As mentioned earlier that it acts rigorously on kapha hence it works as good expectorant relieving from wet cough. It also finds its good use in bronchitis and asthmatic conditions. It helps to fight the cause of allergy by which our respiratory tract gets inflamed and then resolves the causative agent.

The next great benefit is it's antioxidant qualities. These antioxidants help protect us from the many toxins that pile up in our body. Tulsi can help boost your immune system so it can protect us from cell and tissue damage. It enhances the digestive system so it can deal with the unwanted waste which collects in our colon on a daily basis from our unhealthy food and drink intake.

Read about useful natural herb holarrhena antidysenterica. Also read about other herbs garcinia cambogia and mucuna pruriens.

Also read about tribulus terrestris and ginger supplements


Posted by ashlynbaul at 7:49 AM EDT
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Gymnema sylvestre – An effective Weight Loss Aid

Gymnema sylvestre gum is being promoted as a weight loss aid that reduces sugar cravings. While there is some preliminary research concerning the gymnema sylvestre sugar craving reduction power, the few clinical trials that have been conducted have focused on the herb as a component in weight and blood sugar control in diabetic patients. Gymnema sylvestre "inhibits responses to sweet substances in rodents". One component of the herb inhibits the absorption of oleic acid, one of the omega-9 fatty acids found in vegetable oil, animal fat, olive oil and other sources of dietary fat.

Gymnema is a remarkable herb which can be a huge benefit both to those who truly want to cut down their consumption of sweet foods and those with blood sugar issues. Of course, if on medication you should consult your doctor before taking Gymnema: but if you have 'blood sugar lows' and are not on medication, try Gymnema.

Gymnema Sylvestre is a woody plant known for climbing that grows in the rain forests of central and southern India. It appears that Gymnema Sylvestre helps regulate blood sugar and the metabolism of glucose. Some studies have been done that suggest Gymnema Sylvestre may help regulate blood sugar which could be beneficial to dieters. If true - this would make Gymnema Sylvestre a very powerful addition to your weight loss supplements arsenal.

Very little information is available on side effects of Gymnema sylvestre relating to pregnancy or breast feeding, or its use for infants. Therefore, we advise caution in using Gymnema in these circumstances. Gymnema is a remarkable herb which, if used bearing in mind the above cautions, can be a huge benefit both to those who truly want to cut down their consumption of sweet foods and those with blood sugar issues. Of course, if on medication you should consult your doctor before taking Gymnema: but if you have 'blood sugar lows' and are not on medication, try Gymnema. Gymnema Sylvestre is considered to absorb excess sugar in the blood like a blotting paper. It has been shown to manage and treat diabetes in Type 1 as well as Type 2 Diabetic patients. G.sylvestre exhibits multi pronged anti diabetic action. It sucks out excess sugar in the blood, regenerate the beta cells in the pancreas and increases the production of insulin.

People who use Gymnema include those who are trying to lose weight as well as those keen to keep their blood sugar levels in balance. The key factors in balancing body weight are usually diet and exercise: Gymnema can be an extra help. Some people take a few drops of Gymnema on the tongue just before a meal, which reduces the desire for sweet and fatty foods.

Gymnema is a remarkable herb which can be a huge benefit both to those who truly want to cut down their consumption of sweet foods and those with blood sugar issues. Of course, if on medication you should consult your doctor before taking Gymnema: but if you have 'blood sugar lows' and are not on medication, try Gymnema. The main treatment for low blood sugar is in changing diet and getting more exercise: but if you do these things, Gymnema is a great help to have in your pocket.

Read about useful natural herb tinospora cordifolia. Also read about other herbs trikatu and holarrhena antidysenterica.

Also read about brahmi and shilajit


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Thursday, 23 September 2010
Natural Remedies for Hair Care

Hairs are the outgrowths from the follicles present on the skin. These follicles are situated on the dermis, the second layer of the skin and extend up to the epidermis that is the outermost layer of the skin. Through this follicle their grows out a hair. Hair is composed of keratin with chemical constituent like carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen.

 

Our hair reflects the quality of our diet. After that, damage limitation is the order of the day. Sun, wind, pollution, drying, coloring and vigorous brushing all take their toll on the state of our hair. And we all know the result: stressed hair, dull and lifeless with no body or shine, but plenty of frizz and split ends. Effective home hair treatments don't have to be expensive or time consuming. By making use of fresh and dried herbs, we can achieve strong, shiny, and healthy hair.

 

Hair loss can be very traumatic, but there are solutions available. Homemade remedies for hair loss are very effective for many people and can make a big difference in how you feel about yourself. If you feel making a herbal homemade shampoo or oil consumes too much of time then u can always buy safe and effective products like Zulvera Herbal Hair Shampoo and save a lot of time.

 

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS is the condition where the hormones of a woman are not balanced. This is a very common syndrome that affects an average of 1 out 15 women. PCOS can cause irregular menstruation cycles and other related problems and this syndrome can make a woman have difficulty getting pregnant. The hormonal imbalance in a woman's body can also cause superficial changes.

 

The average rate of growth of hair is about 6 inches in a year, though in some persons when the hair reaches a certain length, it ceases to grow and is gradually pushed upwards till it falls out, to be replaced by a new hair which develops from a fresh papilla. Only a vigorous massage of the head can activate the circulation of the blood in the skin and revitalize its function of providing the necessary nutriment to sustain the hair. Oil is merely a vehicle for massage; it has no other function.

 

Basil is an aromatic herb that soothes the nerves and relieves anxieties. Applying its juice on the scalp improves the blood circulation adding luster to the hair. Burdock is rich in essential fatty acids and phytosterols that improve the scalp condition promoting hair growth. Its nourishing and antibacterial properties also help in removing dandruff.

 

Black sesame and eclipta alba (Bhringaraj): For graying of hairs, take black sesame and bhringaraj in equal quantity and mix them. Chew one or two teaspoonful of this mixture in the morning on an empty stomach and drink fresh water over it. Take daily for six to eight months. It is successful home remedies for all persons up to 40.

 

Aloe Vera : While it is still being debated on whether aloe vera, or aloe barbadensis, really helps increase hair growth, one thing is for sure: aloe vera helps in the treatment of wound, burns and minor skin infections and is a very good scalp conditioner. From a fresh aloe vera plant, take an outer leaf and remove it. Cut it down the middle and allow the yellow liquid to drain. Remove the skin of the leaf.

 

Read about useful natural herb brahmi. Also read about other herbs gymnema sylvestre and amla


Also read about boswellia and tulasi


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Tips on using Herbal Remedies

Herbal remedies take longer sometimes to produce a therapeutic effect than other drugs for this reason it is important to give the product time to work for best results. Knowing how and becoming knowledgeable about the product and reason for using it will help you be a consumer who initiates any type of self care, who tends to make better decisions if you are well informed.

Sweet marjoram is also called Italian oregano. It has a slightly higher antioxidant capability than Greek mountain oregano. It tastes sweet and savory at the same time and is often used to season meats, eggs, soups, and vegetables as well as have many natural herbal remedies. The leaf of the Laurus nobilis tree is called European bay and is in the same family as cinnamon, cassia, sassafras, and avocado. California bay is a more pungent species.

Herbal teas are many and varied, each with their own curative properties. Those known to be particularly helpful for anxiety and stress include teas made from Chamomile, Lemon Balm Skullcap, St John's Wort and Valerian. Massage can cause your body to release natural painkillers and can relieve stress and anxiety and tension in muscles. It may boost your immune system. As a relaxation, massage is often done in conjunction with the use of relaxing potions and oils.

Treating this painful and uncomfortable condition depends on the cause of your toothache. If a cavity is causing the pain and inflammation, your dentist will certainly fill the cavity or possibly extract the tooth, if deemed necessary. A root canal may be needed if the cause of the aching is determined to be an infection of the tooth's nerve. There could also be a chance that bacteria that have worked their way into the inner aspects of the tooth causes such an infection.

The herbal remedies have been used since centuries to treat the conception problems all over the world. Medical problems in women like infertility, menstrual issues, PCOS, Cysts etc-etc. can be easily treated with the herbal remedies. It is possible to get pregnant with herbal remedy very easily.The different kinds of herbs not only help you get pregnant, but they also work for preventing miscarriages. There are many problems that are caused due to hormonal imbalance in women and these herbs are able to correct this imbalance.

 

When taking herbal remedies use the lowest potency dose you can. High potency remedies can have side effects. The next step is to wait and watch your condition. If things don't improve then try another dose. Don't double up your doses right off the bat assuming more is good. One thing to remember is that natural remedies often take a while to feel the effect. So waiting is important.

It is very important to research the herbs before you use any herb or herbal supplement. Learn its side effects and possible interactions with any drugs you may be taking. Because herbs are not always correctly labeled, so you should properly identify the each herb before you buy or use it -Take one new herbal remedy at a time. This gives your body enough time to adapt to the herb.

Read about useful natural herb bhumyamlaki. Also read about other herbs tribulus terrestris and bhringraja

Also read about neem and terminalia arjuna


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Thursday, 16 September 2010
Best Supplement for Vitamin C - Amla
Mood:  cheeky

Amla or Indian gooseberry is single herb in the Charaka Samhita. It alleviate tridoshas and specially normalizes pitta. It has a reputation as a powerful rejuvenating herb. It is the fruit of this deciduous tree found mainly in India. It is greenish yellow in color, tastes sour and fibrous in nature. Amla contains minerals such as chromium, zinc, and copper and also used in the treatment of gastritis.

Amla is one of the widely used herbs in ayurvedic medicines. Charak and sushrut widely mention the use of amla for curative purposes. Amla due to sheet virya potency is widely used in diseases caused by pitta disorders. Well renowned ayurvedic preparations like chawanprash, triphala and amlaki rasayan possess dominance of Amla. It is very important part of most ayurvedic medicine and supplements like Triphala, chavyanprasha, Amalaki rasayana, arogyaverdhani vati etc.

Amla is a strong rejuvenates and it balances the stomach acids. It is helpful in absorption of food. Amla is an anti-oxidant, which prevents premature aging. It provides strength to lungs. It acts as a coolant. As it is a good source of vitamin C so it is used to treat eyesight. Amla prevents premature graying and falling of hair. Amla also helps in maintaining body weight due to its richness in nutrients.

Benefits of Amla:

Skin- it is very helpful in skin diseases as it has sheet virya in potency. It inhibits pitta and thus helps in getting relief from it. All the skin disorders are caused by pitta dominance. Regular use of Amla promotes glow on skin and delays wrinkles or loosening of skin. Good results have been found in eczema. Its internal use as well as its local application on scalp gives good results in hair loss as it provides nourishment to the skin on head (scalp). It stimulates hair follicles thus promoting hair growth and also improves texture of the hair.

Stomach Problems
It is highly effective in treating stomach ailments both liver and intestine related. Its regular intake helps in keeping away problems like stomach ache, gastric problems and infections. It is also a very good blood purifier hence it improves the health of liver which in turns keeps the toxins and infections away.

Improves mental stamina- Amalaki is a good brain tonic. It helps in improving the brain functioning and improve the mental concentration. It raises the grabbing power of the brain and also increases the retaining power.

Tones urinary system - it tones up the urinary tract and also helps in fading away any kind of infection that happens in the body. More over it also reduces the chances of calculus (stones) formation in the kidneys

Application and consumption of amla has an astonishing effect on hair and skin. Hair that has already gone grey can be reverted back to their original color by drinking any green vegetable juice in which 2-3 amla fruits have been crushed. Else dried amla powder mixed with water can be consumed. Amla juice also helps revive the elasticity of skin. Amla helps in regulating body metabolism, elimination and helps remove metabolic toxins from the body.

Read more about useful herb amla. Also read about other herbs ashwagandha and arjuna


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Best anti aging supplement - Shilajit
Mood:  bright

Shilajit is an ayurvedic herb that is blessed with diversified properties with which it has the capability in treating almost all kinds of problems faced by us nowadays. Shilajit in Sanskrit literally means conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weakness. In ancient Indian medicinal science, it was used as it possesses strong rejuvenating natural power that makes the human body to endure the depredations of age and health ailments like a rock.

It has been extensively used for general physical strengthening, anti-aging, blood sugar stabilization, boosting libido, injury healing, immune system strengthening, urinary tract rejuvenation, enhanced brain functioning potency, bone healing, kidney rejuvenation, arthritis, hypertension, obesity and many other application for numerous conditions.

Shilajitu is considered has ushan virya i.e. it possess hot potency, which makes it, fight against the ailments caused by vata disorder. It possesses katu, tickt and kashaya rasa and possesses laghu (light) and ruksh (dry) properties, which helps it in acting the way it works. Due to presence of these properties shilajit acts as vata and kapha suppressant, it also helps in moderating pitta dosha.

It is an Indian Viagra in other names because of marked enhancements in uplifting the disadvantaged on sex matters. It raises sperm count, restores any form of sexual dysfunction, and raises fertility and the many other handicaps bedeviling men. With mental faculties settled and put in good working condition, nothing prevents youthfulness coming back to the scene and the vigor associated with it.

Benefits of Shilajit:

Increase sex drive - Low sex drive and sexual weaknesses also occur due to malfunctioning of urinary and renal organs of the body. Swelling or enlargement of prostrate gland gives rise to painful urination or incontinence in urination which leads to low sex drive or insufficient erections. Shilajit alleviates and treats urinary and renal problems; it also helps in improving functioning of kidneys for better health.

Diabetes - Shilajit is one of the best agents in treating diabetes. It has been clearly mention in ayurvedic texts that Shilajit is to be given in the condition of high sugar levels in the body. It also has been clinically assessed that Shilajit is extremely helpful in maintaining the normal sugar levels in the body. Shilajit helps in regularizing the sugar metabolism in the body.

Antioxidant - Antioxidants can safely neutralize a free radical without becoming a free radical them self. Shudh Shilajit is a powerful antioxidant that has the added benefit of being able to cross the blood-brain barrier.

Kidney stones - Shilajit has the power to expel out the stones that gets formed in kidneys. It first breaks the stone into smaller pieces and then flushes it out through the urine. As it is a powerful diuretic agent thereby is also helpful in expelling out the toxins from the body. It has the potential to remove all kinds of stones from kidneys and urinary tract.

Memory - Shilajit improves memory and the ability to handle stress. Shilajit is found in the Himalayan mountains and has been used by the local residents for centuries. It is not unusually for the people living in that region to live to be over 100 years of age.

Read about useful herb shilajit. Also read about other herb tribulus terrestris and boswellia


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