Ayurvedic Tidbits

HALIM  (Garden cress) HALIM, in Sanskrit known as Chandrashoor is again an ingredient used in food as well as ayurvedic medicine. Halim , mainly seeds are used for medicine. It is slightly pungent to taste, snigdha and guru according to Ayurveda.  Hence helpful in balwardhan that is, it improves strength and immunity. It helps in reducing vata and kapha ailments. As it has hot potency it should be avoided by pregnant women. It should be taken with caution by people who have a pitta pradhan body type. According to modern nutrition it is rich in Calcium, iron and Vitamin A. it is also rich in anti-oxidants. It is very helpful in reducing cramps during periods. It is helpful to increase lactation when given to lactating mothers. It also helps in reducing hair loss.  1 teaspoon halim seeds soaked overnight in warm water or milk and taking it early morning on empty stomach is beneficial in irregular menstrual cycle.  This  is also useful as a tonic to increase stren...

  ALSI (FLAX SEED)                            ALSI  ,    also called  Flax Seeds  a re one of the things that are now been treated as super food.  It is a known for its medicinal benefits in Ayurveda.  But still it should be consumed with caution as linseed oil that is the oil obtained from Flax seeds may cause allergic reactions. Also, if taken in too much quantity and that too raw, it may cause bloating.   Alsi  causes Pitta  prakop  that is  aggravates  Pitta so it should be used in caution by people having hyperacidity. It is not advisable for those suffering from bleeding disorders, heavy periods to use  Alsi  seeds.   According  to modern nutrition, flax  seeds are rich in Omega 3 fatty aci ds and hence beneficial to our body.   Ayurveda describes  Alsi  as sweet and a bit bitter to taste, hel...

  GHEE  Cultured Butter Ghee is one of the most important medicines used in Ayurveda. It’s used in many different ways. The most important is as an ANUPAN, which is a substance given along with the main medicine which helps in enhancing the properties and action of the medicine. It is considered to be the best Anupan. The Ghee used when as medicine is mainly Cow’s ghee (A2 Milk). So today we are going to be talking about ghee that is cow’s   ghee . Ghee used is prepared by the traditional method, where in milk cream is converted to curd and then the curd is churned and butter is extracted. The butter is then heated on a low flame to get ghee. This method though tedious has been proven to have its benefits. Research has proved that compared with ghee prepared from modern method the ghee from traditional method is rich in DHA one of the Omega -3 fatty acid . Also its useful even in people with lactose intolerance. As is proven by research; that Docosahexaenoic acid ...

CURRY LEAVES  KADHI PATTA   MANY A TIMES WE FIND THE BEST OF MEDICINES IN OUR DAY TO DAY LIFE AS THINGS WE USE FREQUENTLY, one of these are the spices. Spice is as it is very important not only for flavor but also as a medicine. Many of the spices that we use help us to improve our digestion.   When I say digestion; its right through from the digestive system, to each and every cell ‘s cellular level digestion. As Ayurveda says that digestion needs to be perfect for a healthy mind and body .   Today I would like to introduce to you these fascinating properties of the humble CURRY LEAF. The main ingredient commonly used of the plant is its leaves. Normally fresh curry leaves are used. It’s very common ingredient of many Indian recipes. Curry leaves have distinct astringent, bitter and pungent taste. Curry leaves are a must for most of Indian households for preparation of vegetables and curries. We use them while giving sauté after adding mustard hing and haldi...

   For the last thirty years, the planets have changed after coconut coconut and coconut oil have been declared unhealthy. Coconut oil is now important as a cure for Alzheimer's disease which is increasing day by day. Doctors in the US are telling patients to put coconut oil on toast. Alzheimer's sufferers, who have not smelled anything around for so many days, are once again recognizing the once familiar world with coconut oil on toast for a month. To change the fortunes of coconut oil, Dr. Godfather in the form of Bruce Fife. There was a Filipino named Paul Soyers, a nutritionist living in Rhode Island, USA. Paul used to sell miracle oil. No matter what happened, the Filipinos around him would rush to his shop and pick up the oil. Out of curiosity, Bruce asked Paul one day. Paul said that he brings coconuts from Thailand or the Philippines, puts a nail in the coconut's eye and draws water, then he breaks it with a hammer, squeezes the coconut inside, boils it in water, an...