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HOW TO USE HERBS

Indian kitchens, traditionally, have always some herbs or spices that can provide quick kitchen remedies or first aid in cases of emergencies. In the olden days hair and skin care products were mostly concocted and prepared at home. Ayurvedic products are now easily available. These products are prepared in standardized ways. Let us look at [...]

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Fomentation

Fomentation is preparation of hot moist material applied to any part of the body to increase local circulation and to alleviate pain. In ayurveda, this technique is more elaborate and called ?Swedana Karma?. Swedana, a sanskrit word, means ?to sweat, to perspire, foment, soften? The basic principle is sweat is brought out on the skin [...]

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Fenugreek ? Methi Seeds

Fenugreek is one of the oldest herbal spice known to men. It was cultivated in India 3000 years ago. Native to South Europe and Asia, it was used by pharaohs of Egypt. Its Linnaeus classified name is ?TRIGONELLA FOENUM ? GRAECUM?. In sanskrit, it is ?Methi?. In vernacular ? Tamil ? ?vendayam?, Telugu ? Mentulu [...]

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BACK ? ACHE

In greek mythology, the giant Atlas carrys the weight of the earth on his head. Like Atlas, the spinal column holds most of the weight of the body. Normally sturdy, the back bone suddenly gives in to agonizing pain especially in the lower back. The pain disables a person, completely. The pain could be excruciating. [...]

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Sore Throat

Sore throat is the night mare of professional singers. Taking only hot water to drink, singers avoid cold beverages and Ice ? creams. Their precautions are laudable; because sore throat is a painful, frustrating condition; invariably when your throat is sore, the house is full of guests with whom you can not converse. Silence, then [...]

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Sex Without Sex

For many it is sometimes better to make love without sex. This may be because the girl is having her period (menstruation) or to avoid pregnancy. Fertilization is possible during 5 days every month, before and at the time of the girl?s ovulation, which is about midway between menstruations. So to avoid pregnancy it is [...]

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Hydro therapy – Water Therapy

The use of water at different temperatures, in the treatment of various diseases, is known as Water Therapy or Hydrotherapy. The Traditional Indian system of medicine has been using water, in different ways, for centuries to treat many a diseases. As the human body is made up of 75% of water it makes it completely [...]

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Castor Seeds

Botanical Name: Ricinus communis Indian Name: Arandi The castor is a small annual plant. It ranges from 1 to 7 metres in height. It has well-developed roots. With green and reddish stems which become hollow with age. The fruit is a spherical capsule with small seeds with brown spots. The castor plant appears to have [...]

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Ways to improve Digestion

The basic essentiality of good health is un-impaired digestive power. What is the use of eating highly nutritions food when it does not get digested properly and the nutrients are not assimilated. Food, good sleep and pleasant family life are three important factor required for a healthy life. Ayurveda teaches us what to eat and [...]

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Ballon Vine For Joint Pains

In India, especially South India one variety of Greens, (Leafy vegetables) is popular in containing Arthrctis and Rheumatism. It is the Balloon vine. Its botanical name is Cardiospermum helicacabrim. Its other vernacular names are:- Sanskrit – Karnasphota, Indiraballi Hindi – Kanphuti, Telugu – Budda kakara, Tamil – Modakathan keerai, English – Balloon vine, Blister creeper [...]

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