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Ayurveda Ayurvedic Medicines and herbs
What is Ayurveda and Its Importance?
Ayurveda is a traditional holistic healing. Translated from
Sanskrit, Ayurveda means 'the science of life'. ayur means
"life" and veda means "science. India system which largely
depends on plant support to form major Chunk of its medicine.
Most of the herbs, spices, seeds, roots, leaves, stems, petals
and flowers are deeply ingrained in all Indian homes where 'home
remedies' are popular. Even certain family members in some
family are adept in curing even intricate disorders by simple
and cost effective formulations which, at times, have shown
marvelous and astounding results.
All over the world today we are looking for a natural system of
healing that is comprehensive and complete, that is not merely
some curious form of folk healing but a real and rational system
of medicine that is sensitive to both nature and the Earth. This
is exactly what Ayurveda has to offer, for it has a many
thousand year-old clinical tradition and a comprehensive natural
method of treatment ranging from diet, herbs and massage.
With Ayurveda we learn the right diet for our individual type,
how to improve our immune system, he keys to right use of sexual
energy and rejuvenation,a nd a conscious way of life that can
lift us to a new level of awareness in all our endeavors.
Without such natural wisdom as Ayurveda, we may find ourselves
not only unhealthy, but unhappy and spiritually confused.
Ayurveda Principles and Theory
Ayurveda system is the prominent user of herbs and its basic
theory revolves round imbalance and vitiation of three humors
(Doshas).
Ether (Akash), Air (Vayu), Fire (Agni), Water (Jal) and Earth
(Prithvi) are the great five elements which underline all living
systems. these elements are constantly changing and interacting
and can be simplified into three Vitiations (Doshas). When these
doshas remain under harmony and balance, health of body does not
get disturbed but, when their balance gets disturbed, a diseased
state sets in.
The three doshas are vata (Wind), Pitta (Bile) and Kapha
(Phlegm) and due to predominance of the one dosha, a person's
personality is determined that is ' Vata-Prakriti', 'Pitta-
Prakriti' or 'Kapha Prakriti'
Vata formed from ether and air, governs all movement in the mind
and body and must be kept in good balance.
Pitta formed from fire and water, governs "all heat, metabolism
and transformation in the mind and body
Kapha formed from earth and water, cements the elements in the
body, providing the material for physical structure
Each person has an individual blend of the three doshas, with
one or sometimes two doshas predominating.
Read more about Ayurveda, Vata, Pitta and Kapha
Common Herbs used in Ayurvedic Medicines
Amalaki (Amla or Indian Gooseberry or Emblica officinalis) - The
fruit is reputed to have the highest content of vitamin C of any
natural occuring substance in nature. It maintains balance
amongst three doshas and effectively controls digestive
problems, strengthens heart, normalises cholesterol, prevents
cancer, builds up and sustain defence mechanism, improves
eye-sight and detoxifies the body.
Amla is said to have 20 times more vitamin C than orange. The
vitamin C content of amla is between 625mg - 1814mg per 100gms.
Other studies show that amla increases red blood cell count and
hemoglobin. A research tem discovered that when Amla is taken
regularly as a dietary supplement, it counteracts the toxic
effects of prolonged exposure to environmental heavy metals,
such as lead, aluminium and nickel. Read More About Amla
http://www.ayurvediccure.com/amla.htm
Ashwagandha (Winter Cherry or Withania Somnifera) - Ashwagandha
is one of the main herbs for promoting ojas and rejuvenating the
body in Ayurveda. It is a well known semen promoter and it
treats impotency and infertility.
Clinical studies show that Ashwagandha has antibacterial,
antitumor, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties.
The strong anti-stress actions, increases memory and learning
capabilities. It has also found to be useful in Rheumatic and
Arthritic disorders like pain, swelling etc
Summing up, it is a strong Aphrodisiac and has Immunomodulating,
anti- inflammatory, anti tumor and anti stress properties which
clearly shows why Ayurveda has such a high opinion of this herb
as a general tonic. Read More About Ashwagandha
http://www.ayurvediccure.com/ashwagandha.htm
Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna) - It is a cardiac tonic of high
quality. Terminalia arjuna, is known to be beneficial for the
treatment of heart ailments since 500 BC. Clinical research has
indicated its usefulness in relieving anginal pain, and in the
treatment of coronary artery disease, heart failure, and
possibly hypercholesterolemia.
"Terminalia arjuna bark extract, 500 mg 8 hourly, given to
patients with stable angina with provocable ischemia on
treadmill exercise, led to improvement in clinical and treadmill
exercise parameters as compared to placebo therapy." Result on
Clinical Research Conducted.
Improvement of cardiac muscle function and subsequent improved
pumping activity of the heart seem to be the primary benefits of
Terminalia Arjuna. Read More About Arjuna
http://www.ayurvedicure.com/arjuna.htm
Brahmi (Bacopa, Gotu Kola) - Brahmi is known as "the food for
brain". Traditionally Brahmi is used as a mental tonic, to
rejuvenate the body, as a promoter of memory and as a nerve
tonic. It promotes a calm, clear mind, and improves mental
function.
Modern Research claims that brahmi improves memory and helps
overcome the negative effects of stress. Brahmi is especially
suitable for students as it enhances the minds ability to learn
and to focus and for an elderly person hoping to regain their
memory. It is
unique in its ability to invigorate mental
processes whilst reducing the effects of stress and nervous
anxiety.
As a nervine tonic, Brahmi has been used to help those affected
by stroke, nervous breakdown or exhaustion and Attention Deficit
Disorder. The best Ayurvedic brain and memory formulas contain
brahmi, as do many of the long life promoting compounds. Read
More About Brahmi http://www.ayurvediccure.com/brahmi.htm
Guggulu (Shuddha Guggulu, Guggul, Commiphora Mukul) - Modern
Research shows that it is the prime Ayurvedic herb for treating
obesity and high cholesterol. Studies shows that guggulu lowers
serum cholesterol and phospholipids, and that it also protects
against cholesterol- induced atherosclerosis. Guggulu were seen
to lower body weight in these clinical studies.
Guggulu also as anti-inflammatory properties and is effective in
treating arthritis and other joint pains. Read More About
Guggulu http://www.ayurvediccure.com/guggul.htm
Karela (Bitter Melon, Bitter Gourd, Momordica Charantia) - At
least three different groups of constituents have been reported
to have blood sugar lowering actions in bitter Mellon. These
include a mixture of steroidal saponins known as charantin,
insulin-like peptides, and alkaloids. Scientific studies have
consistently shown that bitter melon lowers blood sugar level of
Type 2 Diabetes.
It could probably reduce the patients intake of antidiabetic
drugs. Also Bitter Melon has two proteins which are thought to
repress the AIDS virus.
Recently, the Department of Health in the Philippines has
recommended bitter melon as one of the best herbal medicines for
diabetic management. Read More About Bitter Melon
http://www.ayurvediccure.com/bittergourd.htm
Neem (Azadirachta Indica) - Neem is an extraordinary blood
purifier, good for al skin diseases like acne, eczema, psoriasis
and teeth and gums. Neem is included in most Ayurvedic Skin
products because it is as effective on an external application
as through internal indigestion.
In Ayurveda it has been safely used for over five thousand years
and are a good immunity booster to prevent colds, fevers,
infections and various skin diseases. Read More About Neem
http://www.ayurvediccure.com/neem.htm
Shilajit (Mineral Pitch, Asphaltum) - Shilajit is one of the
prime Ayurvedic compounds for rejuvenating the body. it is an
aphrodisiac, anti-aging herb and to treat diabetes and
debilitating urinary problems.
The Charaka Samhita states that a person must use shilajit for a
minimum of one month before starting to realize he regenerating
effects. It is also used to treat impotency and infertility. it
is well known that Shilajit would return the libido of people to
level of teenagers.
There is a folk saying by the indigenous people who live in the
Himalayan region that Shilajit makes the body strong as a rock.
It is an adaptogen, (Rasayna), that helps to combat immune
disorders, urinary tract disorders, nervous disorders and sexual
dissatisfaction. Read More About Shilajit
http://www.ayurvediccure.com/shilajit.htm
Shallaki (Boswellia Serrata, Salai Guggul) - Modern Research
indicate that the Boswellia herb may assist in treating joint
mobility, pain, and may be a useful remedy for a variety of
inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and
osteoarthritis. A recent clinical trial suggests positive
effects of Boswellia serrata extract in knee osteoarthritis.
Boswellia has also been found to be useful for a number of other
disorders and best for treating Back Pain, Knee Pain, Joint Pain
and Arthritis. This herb has also been proposed as a possible
therapy for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Read More
About Boswellia http://www.ayurvediccure.com/shallaki.htm
Triphala (Amalaki, Bibhitaki, Haritaki) - Triphala has got the
properties of three famous nutrients: amla, haritaki and
bibhitaki. The advantage of this formula is that it is milder in
action and more balanced than any of the three alone.
It has cleansing and detoxifying action. Used regularly it is
good for gentle, slow detoxification of the digestive tract and
then the deep tissues. It also has the ability to normalize all
three humors with continued use.
As a daily supplement triphala is hard to beat; that' s why in
India they say "even if your mother leaves you, every thing will
be fine if you have triphala" Read More About Triphala
http://www.ayurvediccure.com/triphala.htm
Tulsi (Holy Basil, Ocimum Sanctum) - Its very name Holy Basil
certifies to its sacred nature. It is a sacred plant worshipped
in many Indian homes and is a must in every Hindu's house.
Holy basil is also a major ingredient of many Ayurvedic cough
syrups. it is a good stress reliever, and modern research has
found it to be good for Respiratory problems, Cold, Fever and
all types of Cough. Read More About Tulsi.
http://www.ayurvediccure.com/tulasi.htm
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