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Ayurveda & Yogic diet

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Note: We DO NOT offer any treatments or medicines as follow ancient simple home remedies depicted in VEDAS.

Ayurveda (a Sanskrit word that means "science of life" or "knowledge of life") is one of the world's oldest whole-body healing systems. It was developed more than 5,000 years ago in India.

Ayurveda is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, spirit, and environment. Yoga is an ancient wealth of wisdom, which is a gift passed down to us from our ancestors from over five centuries ago. It is unfortunate that in today’s world this tradition of yoga is only confined to the practice of asanas or physical postures. Though in reality, the meaning of the word yoga encompasses so much more. There are several tools used in ayurvedic medicine to help you create harmony, avoid disease, and treat conditions may include

The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root word ‘yuj’, which means to unite. It symbolizes the union of the individual soul (jivatma) with the universal soul (paramatma). In other words, it enables a state of consciousness where the practitioner is in harmony with his or her surroundings.According to an ancient text of yoga, the Pantanjali yoga sutras, yoga is said to be consisting of eight limbs:

Rules and observances (yama and niyama), postures (asana), breath regulation (pranayama), withdrawal of the senses (pratyahara), concentration (dharana), meditation (dhyana) and absorption into the supreme (samadhi).The hatha yoga practitioners evolved additional techniques like cleansing procedures (kriya), gestures (mudra) and locks (bandhas).

 

Catract, Glucoma and Retinal detachment are cured by simple Aryudeva medicine are cured withn 6 weeks.

 

The Yoga Vashishta

 

The term ‘Health’ is an abstract concept which is hard to grasp. A fundamental question arises, “Can an individual who does not suffer from any disease be called healthy?” In 1948, The World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Health consists of physical, mental, social, vocational, moral, emotional and spiritual dimensions. From this definition, it is evident that health is a dynamic and multi-dimensional state. And therefore, the achievement of optimum health is only possible by the use of a holistic approach which caters to every one of its dimensions. Yoga emerges as the perfect candidate for this purpose

Asanas (postures) and shat kriyas (cleansing procedures) improve the physical component of health

 

  • Dhyana (meditation) and dharana (concentration) improve mental health
  • Asanas (postures) and shat kriyas (cleansing procedures) improve the physical component of health.
  • Yama (discipline) and niyama (observance) are universal rules of morality and social conduct laid down by sage Patanjali. They are similar to modern principles of public health and community medicine.
  • The practices of pranayama (breath regulation) and pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses) improve emotional health.
  • Yoga also strongly advocates the importance of surrender to the almighty or ishvarapranidhana. This encourages the development of spiritual health in an individual. 

 

The Yogic View of Health

 

The knowledge of composition of the human body is inherently necessary for understanding the yogic concept of health. The structural aspect of a human body is derived from the ancient text of Taittareeya Upanishad. This text says that the human body is composed of five sheaths called as the pancakoshas.

Optimum health is said to be achieved when health is achieved at each of these five levels.

Annamayakosha or Physical body

The physical body is made of the manifestation of the five great elements or pancamahabhootas. These five elements are then further organized to form the seven basic tissues of the human body called as the saptadhatus. They include rasa (lymph), rakta (blood), mamsa (flesh/muscle), majja (bone marrow), medas (fat), asthi (bone) and sukra (semen).

Pranamayakosha or Energy body

It is predominantly made of energy channels running throughout the human body called as Nadis. These nadis are channels that facilitate the flow of the life force called as prana. There are said to be 72,000 nadis running throughout the human body adopting the path of least resistance. These nadis meet at certain energy centers of the body called as chakras and they are seven in number. The prana that flows through these nadis is of five types based on its functions (udana, prana, samana, apana, vyana), and they are further sub-classified into five upa-pranas (naga, koorma, krikara, devadatta, dhananjaya).

Manomayakosha or Emotional body

It consists of the three gunas or personality traits of an individual. Sattva, rajas and tamas. The overall personality of an individual is determined by the relative predominance of these three gunas.

Vijnanamayakosha or Intellectual body

This kosha is the faculty by which an individual is able differentiate the right from wrong.

Anandamayakosha or Bliss body

The awareness of this kosha only arises in certain deep yogic states. It is a state of ecstasy or bliss.

The Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita defines yoga as follows:
Samatvam yoga ucyate

The statement says that equanimity is yoga. This indicates that yoga enables a state of both physical homeostasis and mental equanimity. Yoga is a state of harmony where the body’s physiological functions are maintained and the mind remains in moderation, not overly reacting to either aversion or desire.

The Bhagavad Gita also enumerates mental health in great detail. A mentally sound and healthy individual is referred to as a sthitaprajna, which means a man of steady wisdom. The qualities of a sthitaprajna are elaborated in depth throughout the second chapter called as the Sankhya yoga. They include tranquility, situational stability, emotional stability, free from desires, complete self-control and oneness with brahman or knowledge of the ultimate.

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika

The physical characteristics of a healthy practioner of hatha yoga are explained in the second chapter of this classical text of hatha yoga. This text was authored by Swatmarama, who calls these characteristics as the ‘Hatha Yoga Lakshana’, said to appear after the practice of hatha yoga.
vapuhkrishatvamvadaneprasannata
nadasphutatvamnayanesunirmale |
arogatabindujayo’gnidipanam
nadivishuddhir hatha siddhi lakshanam ||(2.78)

Slimness of body, luster on the face, clarity of voice, brightness of eyes, freedom from disease, control over seminal ejaculation, stimulation of gastric fire and purification of nadis are marks of success in hatha yoga.

The Patanjali Yoga Sutras

A description of bodily perfection (kaya sampat) can be found in the Vibhutipada of the Patanjali yoga sutras.

The perfection of the body includes beauty, gracefulness, strength, and adamantine hardness.

These qualities described are attributed to optimum physical health.

The Yoga sutras are an exposition on the skillful control of the mind. The concepts in the sutras are applied in the management of mental illnesses. The characteristics and steps to attain optimum mental health are also explained in great depth.

The Concept of Disease

Impairment of health, a condition of the body in which its optimal functioning is disrupted or deranged is called as disease.

The Patanjali Yoga Sutras

In Samadhi pada of the yoga sutras, a total of 13 obstacles in the path of Samadhi (antarayas) are described. Vyadhi or disease is one of them. This is in reference to physical illness.

Five kleshas or afflictions are are described in the sadhanapada. They are said to be the root of mental illnesses. They include ignorance (avidya), ego (asmita), desire (raga), aversion (dvesha) and fear of death (abhinivesha). Among these, ignorance (avidya) is said to be the root of all other afflictions.

The Yoga Vashishta

The yoga vashishta is a treatise on yoga that contains the teachings of sage Vashishta to Lord Rama. In this text, the concept of disease is explained as follows:

In the anandamayakosha (bliss body), an individual is healthiest with perfect harmony and balance.

In the vijnanamayakosha (intellectual body), there are movements but channelized in the right direction.

Imbalances start in the manomayakosha (emotional body). It is the root of all diseases.

These mental imbalances arise due to ajnana or ignorance. This leads to an imbalance in the thought process called as adhi.

The adhis manifest themselves as physical disease called as vyadhi.

The physical manifestation of the adhis can take three forms:

  • Ajeernatva: indigestion or decreased activity of digestive tract.
  • Atijeernatva: excessive functioning of the digestive tract.
  • Kujeernatva: abnormal functioning of the digestive tract.

In Naturopathic philosophy, it is believed that the improper functioning of the digestive tract is the root cause of all diseases. In fact, “constipation is called the mother of diseases”. This statement supports that the causality of all diseases occurs through this progression of events, described above.

In conventional medicine, these are called as psychosomatic diseases. The psychosomatic theory of diseases is in fact a relatively new conceptin the field of conventional medicine. Whereas this theory was already well established in the ancient Indian texts.

  • Adhi: psychic disturbance arising due to ignorance.
  • Vyadhi: physical malady or illness.
  • Adhijavyadhi: stress-borne psychosomatic illness.
  • Anadhijavyadhi: somatic ailments like injury, infection, toxin etc… They are not stress-borne. The causes are external.
  • Sara adhijavyadhi: Influenced by heredity. They are congenital disorders. This can only be destroyed by realizing the subtle states of mind or attaining Samadhi. In that state, man transcends the cycle of birth and death.
  • Samanyaadhijavyadhi: These are not inherited.
  • Upadhi: Self-imposed suffering.

The progression of symptoms in these psychosomatic disorders are said to occur in the following four phases:

Purification programs also known as panchakarma and reversal of ageing these are used to cleanse your body of undigested food through practices include Detoxification, Blood purification Reversal of ageing, Bio-enhancers and how molecular synergism occurs, Healing Messages techniques with medical oild, herbs, enamas and laxatives.

 

Psychic phase: Mild persistent psychological and behavioral symptoms. Eg: irritability, disturbed sleep

 

Psychosomatic phase: Appearance of generalized physiological symptoms. Eg: hypertension, tremors

 

Councelling: The yogic diet stresses the consumption of natural, unprocessed foods that promote spiritual, mental, and physical health and aligns with yogic philosophy. It’s based primarily on the yogic principles of ahimsa, sattva, and saucha. 

 

Organic phase: Full manifestation of the disease accompanied by pathological changes. The organs may sometimes be irreversibly damaged. Eg: peptic ulcer, cancer

 

Herbal medicine. A key component of ayurveda, it's used in different combinations, depending on your dosha, and includes licorice, red clover, ginger, and turmeric.

 

Ashwagandha, which reduces stress and helps with sleep

Turmeric, an anti-inflammatory

Ginger, a root that can reduce nausea

Cumin, a spice that helps with digestion

Black pepper, which can be a decongestant

 

n conclusion, it is evident that the holistic approach of yoga therapy targets total integrated treatment or management of an individual at all levels of being. It is therefore, the best way to achieve optimal health at a multi-dimensional level. In order to achieve the perfect harmonious state of the mind and body, yoga must not only be used as a therapy, rather it must be adopted as a way of life.

 

Benefits of Auyrveda

As with many alternative therapies, not as much clinical research has been done on ayurveda as on Western medicine. But many practices of ayurveda have been shown to improve health and well-being.

  1. If you have conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ayurveda treatments may improve symptoms. 
  2. Ayurveda has also been shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. 
  3. An ayurvedic diet focuses on an increase in eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and decreasing meat intake, particularly red meat. This could reduce the risk of heart disease.
  4. Practicing yoga can reduce chronic pain and anxiety and improve circulation and digestion.
  5. Fenugreek has been shown to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL).
  6. Meditation may reduce anxiety, increase focus, help you better manage stress, and improve the quality of your sleep. It may also help you manage symptoms of conditions like chronic pain, cancer, depression, and irritable bowel syndrome.
 
How to follow a yogic diet
 
Beginning and adhering to a yogic diet can certainly be challenging. It is best to take it slow and ease your way into it. Start with just one or two changes and see how you feel. Slowly explore and add more changes as you can. Most importantly, make sure these changes do not create stress or imbalance in your life

Be vegetarian and Eat fresh seasonal food

 Avoid chemicals and stimulantsfollowing a yogic diet

Eat at regular intervals and allow space between meals

Eat two hours before asana practice or sleep

Make lunch the biggest meal of the day

Eat mostly cooked foods at dinner

Emphasize healing herbs and spices

 

Eat with mindfulness and a positive attitude

Consider fasting

Most of the diseases arise due to improper food habits and faulty life style besides hereditary and other reasons. Ayurveda is a system of evolved in India, which tries to bring harmony between man and nature by using holistic methods of diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

Presented below are some simple recipes prepared from the materials available in and around the kitchen. For simple problems like cough, cold, indigestion etc, these preparations are very effective. For chronic problems like diabetes, joint pain, skin diseases these remedies may be used even along with other medication.

Ayurvedic Home remedies  - General instructions

 

 

THE KING OF AYURVEDIC HERBS

Ashwagandha was one of the first herbs we were instantly drawn to when beginning our journey into Ayurvedic herbalism, so we are thrilled to announce that we are now offering ashwagandha in ourTeas, Tonics & Elixirs/ ElxirsCollection! There are so many health benefits of this sacred plant but let’s begin with some basics.

Does Ashwagandha Reduce Stress and Anxiety?The botanical name of the ashwagandha plant is Withania somnifera, also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry. Its medicinal part is found within its strong and vital root system. Although native to India and North Africa, we have personally found that ashwagandha grows well where we live in Grass Valley, CA thanks to the hot and dry climate.                                   
Ashwagandha is a highly revered herb in the Ayurvedic apothecary and is considered the ‘King of Ayurvedic Herbs’. It has been supporting the human body and mind for over 3,000 years. The name ‘ashwagandha’ literally translates to ‘the smell of the horse’ which refers to its unique smell and ability to increase strength and vigor. It has an affinity for supporting vata dosha and just may be the perfect herbal ally for the upcoming winter months. In case you are wondering, although deemed ‘the smell of the horse’ we have not found the smell or taste of ashwagandha to be off-putting in any way! 
 

Let’s take a look at some of the ayurvedic benefits of ashwagandha:

 

Ashwagandha For Stress Relief & Sustained Energy

Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, meaning that it supports the body’s ability to withstand stress and anxiety. In Ayurveda, the Sanskrit term for adaptogen is rasayana. Rasayanas help replenish the tissues of the body and are recommended when one is feeling weak, debilitated, or low in ojas (strength and vigor). Rasayanas, like ashwagandha, also calm the nervous system and ease feelings of anxiousness and overwhelm which can occur when one is feeling an increase in vata dosha. Ashwagandha helps balance cortisol, the steroid hormone which can increase to an unhealthy level whenever we become stressed or anxious. Lastly, this powerful herb has the ability to strengthen the muscles, marrow and semen; thus, it is often recommended for males who need a boost in libido and/or overall reproductive system support.

 

Ashwagandha For Healthy Skin

Have you ever heard the old saying that  stress causes wrinkles? Well, it is actually true! Our adrenal glands produce hormones called catecholamines  during times of physical or emotional stress. Catecholamines increase production of oxidant molecules which can lead to cellular breakdown. This is the first step in the aging process. Thankfully, ashwagandha is a nervine tonic that helps the body to withstand stress and is a stabilizing force for the central nervous system. This is great news for the health and vitality of your skin! 

 

Equally important for maintaining beautifully healthy, radiant skin is ashwagandha’s ability to stimulate DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, another hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which is a precursor to testosterone and estrogen. DHEA is an important hormone to keep balanced in order to ensure healthy production of the skin’s sebum, or natural protective skin oils. Finally, ashwagandha promotes the production of vital compounds and proteins for healthy skin such as hyaluronan for skin hydration, elastin to keep the skin supple and collagen for skin strength. In short, ashwagandha is an excellent Ayurvedic skincare anecdote for dry or aging skin. It is also ideal for the cold, dry months of fall and winter, which have the potential to wreak havoc on otherwise balanced skin. 

 

Ashwagandha’s Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant Properties

Many of ashwagandha’s profound health benefits are due to its high concentration of withanolides, which have been shown to combat inflammation & tumor growth. This potent plant has even been shown to fight cancerous cells and impede the growth of new cancer cells. 

 

Ashwagandha is also packed with antioxidants that allow it to successfully fight free-radical damage caused by the sun. According to Healthline, in one study of ashwagandha, men that took the herb experienced increased antioxidant levels in their blood. This study is an example of western, allopathic medicine scientifically proving what the ancient rishis and Ayurvedic doctors have known for over 3,000 years, that ashwagandha (like so many other medicinal plants) contains the intuitive wisdom to heal and strengthen our physical and emotional bodies. 

 

Traditional Methods Traditionally, Ayurveda recommends mixing a ½ teaspoon of our powerful ashwagandha powder in a ½ cup of tepid water in the AM & PM, at least 1-2 hours away from meals, as a mind and body tonic. This method of mixing powdered herbs with water is called an Ayurvedic churna. It is an excellent way to connect your senses with the plant medicine and evoke the earth element.

 

Another traditional method of intaking ashwagandha is to make an Ayurvedic Evening Elixir by CCombining a ½ teaspoon of ashwagandha powder, ½ teaspoon of ghee and a dash of nutmeg or cardamom with a ½ cup of warm milk. This will bring stability to the mind and prepare the body for a restful night’s sleep. 

 

Other Methods

Ashwagandha is being incorporated into people's food rituals by way of mixing the powder into smoothies, coffee, baking and cooking. Although this is not the traditional method of intaking ashwagandha, we are in support of this trend and have even included ashwagandha powder as one of the ingredients in our healing Ayurvedic Golden milk recipe

  • Measurements - 5gm. = 1 Tea spoon full and 5ml. = 1 Tea spoon full
  • These preparations are for mild and chronic conditions. In case patient does not get relief within 2-3 days of taking medicine, he/she may consult the nearest doctor.
  • The dose given is for adult. For children half or one-fourth of this adult dose may be used.
  • The dosage may be adjusted with little alterations according to the tolerance and desire.
  • These preparations may be used regularly for many days. But in case of any discomfort drug should be stopped immediately.
  • Decoction should be prepared by boiling crushed/ coarsely powdered drug in four parts of water and reducing to one fourth .
  • Juice should be prepared by crushing/ grinding in mixi the fresh drug with little water if required and the juice should be expressed through a clean cloth.
  • Paste should be prepared by crushing/ grinding the drug very finely with desired liquid if required. ii In general too spicy, salty, chilly, sour, preserved items fried food, heavy, indigestible, too cold & hot, stale food and the food that do not suit the health should be avoided.
  • Irregular food habit, sleep and lack of physical exercise is main cause for may diseases.
  • Too much tea, coffee, should be avoided. Tobacco, alcohol and drugs should not be taken.
  • Mental stress should be tackled by recreation such as meditation, prayer, sports, exercises, yoga & other activities of individual's choice.

Adrak/ Sonth

Zingiber officinale Rose., Common name : Ardraka/Sunthi

  • Indigestion : 5 gm. crushed rhizome with salt or jaggery twice daily before meal.
  • Ear Pain : 2-4 drops of fresh warm juice to be instilled in the ear (don't use when there is discharge)
  • Hoarseness of voice : 1-3 gm. powder of dry rhizome with honey in three divided doses.
  • Aches and pains : 10-20 ml. decoction prepared from 2 gm.of dry rhizome twice a day.
  • Cold / cough : 2-5 gm. powder of dry rhizome with jaggery thrice a day in divided doses. 10ml. decoction prepared from a piece of ginger every morning prevents recurrent attack of cold.
  • Head ache : Warm paste should be applied over forehead upto 3 - 4 times a day.
  • Abdominal pain : 5 ml. juice in a glass of butter milk with lemon & salt.

Ajvain

Puni

Trachyspremum ammi Common name : Spragne, Yavani

  • Piles - 1 gm. powder and 1 gm. black-salt with butter-milk twice daily.
  • Painful Menses - 1-2 gm. powder of seeds with warm milk thrice a day for 2-3 days
  • Urticaria (Skin allergy) - 1-2 gm. powder of seeds with water twice daily.
  • Abdominal pain - 1 gm. powder with lukewarm water twice or thrice.
  • Flatulence (gas) -  2 gm. ajvain powder with equal quantity of Saunf powder with warm water.
  • Sinusitis - warm paste should be applied over freehead & little below the eyes in the morning
  • Nasal block - 1-2 gm powder should be put in steaming water & vapour should be inhaled; 2-3 time a day.
  • Loss of appetite -  1 gm. powder with warm water 1/2 hour before meals.

Anar

Punica granatum Linn., Common name : Dadima

This is very nutritious fruit suitable for all & can be used in diet in any disease condition.

  • Indigestion - 10 ml. juice of fruit, 1 gm. black- salt or fried Jira powder with honey or sugar to hold inside mouth for sometime before food.
  • Bleeding piles - 10 ml. juice of fruit with sugar twice a day. or 10 gm. powder of dry fruit rind with equal quantity of sugar twice a day.
  • Diahhoria/ Dysentery - 10 ml. decoction of fruit skin thrice a day. Fruit may be eaten in plenty.
  • Hyper-acidity - 10 ml. juice of fruit twice a day. Even the fruit may be eaten.
  • Bad breath - Gargling with the warm decoction prepared from fruit skin 3-4 time a day.
  • Acne - Paste of seeds should be applied to affected part twice daily.

Amla

Emblica officinalis Gaertn., Common name: Amalaki

  • For general health - Regular use of Amla provides nutrition and boosts good health.
  • Hyper Acidity/ Peptic Ulcer/ Constipation - 3-5 gm. powered fruit rind twice a day with milk. or 10-20 ml. fruit juice twice a day. or 3-5 gm. powered fruit rind twice a day with milk (Even raw Amla can be eaten).
  • Stress - External application of 25-50 gm. of fruit rind ground in butter milk on the forehead.
  • Diabetes - 10-20 ml. Fruit juice with 10-20 ml. juice of fresh rhizome of Haldi twice a day.
  • Greying of Hair / Hair fall / Dandruff - Fruit rind soaked over night in water for application on scalp two hours before bath. or paste prepared from fruit rind should be applied two hours before bath. 1-2 fresh fruits eaten every morning prevents hair fall & early greying.
  • Bleeding gums - Fine powder should be genthy massaged to gums after brushing atleast twice a day regularly.

Dalchini

Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume, Common name : Tvak

This commonly used spice is a good digestive & its pleasant flavour has soothing effect on mind.

  • Indigestion - 2 gm. powder of bark with water twice a day.
  • Loss of Appetite - 2 gm. powder of equal parts of Dalchini and Ajvain for chewing in three divided doses before food.
  • Vomiting - 1-2 gm. powder with honey thrice a day in divided doses.
  • Tension headache - To be rubbed with water on a rough surface & applied to fore head.
  • Mental tension - The aroma has soothing action on mind. Crushed pieces may be kept in hanky or near the pillow.
  • Dry cough - Chewing controls the throat irritation and helps in dry cough.

Dhania

Coriandrum sativum Linn., Common name : Dhanyaka

  • Cold/ Cough - 20 ml. decoction prepared from 5 gm.coarse powder with sugar and turmeric powder thrice a day. or use of dhania powder as herbal tea every morning prevents cold, cough & problems related to digestion.
  • Intestinal worms - 3-5 gm. powder with jaggery twice a day for 5 days.
  • Sunstroke/ Dehydration - 20 ml. decoction prepared from coarse powder with sugar and a pinch of salt frequently.
  • Indigestion - 20 ml. decoction prepared from 5 gm. coarse powder with a pinch of ginger powder thrice a day.
  • Fever . 20 ml. decoction from 5 gm. powder with sugar 3-4 times a day.

Elaichi

Elettaria cardomomum Maton, Common name : Ela

  • Hiccough - 1-2 fruits to be chewed frequently (not more than 4/ day.
  • Vomiting - 250-500 gm. powder of seeds fried in ghee thrice daily with honey.
  • Bad breath - 1-2 seeds to be chewed frequently (not more than 4/ day).
  • Diarrhoea/Vomiting - Ash of the Elaichi skin 2 gm. with a little honey 4-5 times a day.
  • Cold - 20 ml. decoction prepared from. 5 gm. Dhania, 1 gm Methi seeds, little turmeric powder should be taken 2-3 times/day.
  • Cough - Little elaichi powder with a tea spoon full of honey 3-4 times day. Even chewing elaichi (Not more than 3 per day) frequently is helpfull in dry as well as productive cough.

Ghee (Cow - INDIAN)

Common name : Clarified Butter

Ghee is advocated as vehicle for number of medicines in Ayurvedic system. Judicious use of ghee is very good for physical as well as psychological health.

  • Ulcer/ Wounds/ Bums - Application over affected part frequently.
  • Loss of Appetite - With Hing and Jeera powder with food.
  • Memory - Use of ghee everyday in children improves memory.
  • Constipation - 5 ml. ghee put in a cup of warm milk should be taken with sugar at bed time.

Haldi

Curcuma longa Linn., Common name : Haridra

  • Diabetes - 10 ml. fresh juice with 10 ml. juice of Amla twice daily.
  • Acne - Application of paste to the effected part twice a day. Use of Haldi with water, milk or cream on face gives glow to the skin & removes unwanted hair if used regularly.
  • Cold - 2 gm. powder with warm milk and sugar twice a day. Decoction of 1 gm. Haldi powder or use of Haldi in herbal tea prevents all allergic problems.
  • Wound/ulcer/skin disease - To be washed with decoction of Haldi & paste of haldi should be applied. Paste made by mixing with Ghee /coconut oil should be applied over affected part.
  • Skin allergy - 1-3 gm. powder should be taken with jaggery twice a day.

Hing

Ferula narthex Boiss.,        Common name : Hingu

Use of hing in daily diet is good for digestion & disorders related to it. Best way is to fry hing in little ghee before use.

  • Abdominal Pain - Stir and dissolve in water and apply on & around umbilicus. Specially in children or infants where there is abdominal distention this is very helpful. 1 gm. Hing fried in ghee with butter milk twice a day.
  • Toothache - Keep fried Hing in carious tooth.
  • Loss of appetite -  A pinch of Hing fried in ghee & a piece of adrak crushed should be taken with butter milk before food.

Jayphal

Myristica fragrans Houtt., Common name : Jatiphala

  • Diarrhoea in children - A pinch of powder or fruit rubbed on a clean surface with milk or water should be given 3-4 times a day.
  • Irritability - If child is restless & irritable 1-2 pinch of powder given with milk acts as mild sedative. This may be used 3-4 times a day.
  • Black pigmentation - Black pigmentation over the face is common complaint in ladies especially around menopausal age. Jayphal rubbed in milk and applied on such areas is helpful.
  • Abdominal pain - If pain is due to diarrhoea 2 gm. powder with warm water should be taken 4-5 time a day. It reduces the motility of intestine thereby reducing pain.

Jeera

Cuminum cyminum Linn., Common name : jiraka

  • Indigestion - 3-6 gm. powder of fried Jeera and rock-salt with warm water thrice daily.
  • Diarrhoea/Dysentery - 1-2 gm. powder of fried jeera with 250 ml. butter milk four times daily.
  • Hyper-acidity - 5-10 gm. ghee boiled with jeera should be taken with rice during meals.
  • Skin disease - 1-2 gm. powder of fried jeera with milk twice daily.
  • Cold - Warm decoction of 2 gm. jeera, 5 gm. Dhania, 1 gm. Haldi, 1 gm. Methi powder and little pepper should be taken with honey/ sugar with lemon two to three times.
  • Cough - Either decoction as mentioned above or chewing few grains frequently helps in dry as well as productive cough. 

 

Haridra (Curcuma longa) - Turmeric

  • Cuts and wounds: Application of turmeric powder on the bleeding wounds prevents infection and stop bleeding.
  • Conjunctivitis: A pinch of turmeric powder mixed with table spoon of luke warm water and is strained. Drops are put with 2 to 3 hours interval.
  • Hoarseness and sore throat: 2 teaspoon full turmeric powder in a cup of milk boiled and taken 3 to 4 times a day.
  • Acne: A pinch of turmeric powder with mentha juice can be applied.
  • Stuffy nose: Dry turmeric tuber is burnt and the fumes are inhaled.

Palanduh (Allium cepa) - Onion

  • Cold and catarrh: 1 to 2 tsp equal parts of onion & ginger juice full with honey.
  • Gingivitis (gum problems): Oninon juice + common salt can be applied in and out side of gums.
  • Hic-cup: 1 or 2 drops onion juice into nostrils.
  • Digestion: Onion juice + common salt.
  • Ear ache: 1 or 2 drops luke warm onion juice into ears.

Lashunam (Allium sativum) - Garlic

  • Cold and catarrh: Crushed garlic are added to a glass of milk and is taken 2 or 3 times daily.
  • Skin diseases: Garlic boiled in mustard oil can be applied.
  • Scars due to burns and scalds: Garlic juice can be applied.
  • Unconsciousness: Put 1 or 2 drops of garlic juice into nostrils.
  • Joint pains: Oil prepared with garlic can be applied over the painful joints.

Dhanyakam (Coriandrum sativum) - Coriander

  • Sore throat: Coriander juice is taken 1 to 2 tsp.
  • Cold and catarrh: 1 to 2 tsp coriander powder + sugar, 2 to 3 times daily.
  • Vomiting in pregnancy: Decoction of coriander seeds with honey.
  • Digestion: Coriander seeds with dry ginger decoction.
  • Fevers: Coriander seeds immersed in water overnight, the water can be given with sugar.

Methica (Trigonella foenum-graecum) - Fenugreek

  • Abdominal pain: 1 tsp full seed powder with butter milk.
  • Abscess: The seed mixed with wheat and is made into powder or paste by adding water and is applied over the abscess.
  • Cracks in the feet: The seed and henna leaves are made into paste and applied.
  • Loose motions: 1 tsp full seed powder mixed with fresh curd, taken 2 or 3 time a day.
  • Diabetes: 1 tsp full seeds immersed in water over night and next morning the seeds and water is taken.

Sarshapa (Brassica juncea) - Indian mustard

  • Dental problems: Seed powder + normal salt powder applied on teeth and gums.
  • Cough: Seed powder with honey. Cosmetic - Seeds are boiled in milk and dried and powdered, the paste is applied over the skin.
  • Inflammations and swellings: The seed and vach (Acorus calamus) are made into paste and applied over the swelling.
  • Bed wetting: 1 tsp seed powder with jaggery daily 1 hour before going to bed for 1 month.

Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum) - Cumin

  • Fever: 2 teaspoons of cumin seed powder + water a pinch of turmeric powder.
  • Cold and head ache: Cuminum seed, turmeric powder and jaggery are made into powder and kept in a cloth and inhaled.
  • Loss of appetite: 1 tsp cumin seeds immersed in ginger juice can be taken.
  • Loose motions: 1 to 2 tsp roasted cumin seed powder with ghee, twice a day.

Yavanika (Carum copticum) - Ajwain

  • Skin diseases: The seed is mixed with lemon juice and is made into paste can be applied over the skin.
  • Cold and catarrh: Roasted seeds wrapped in a cloth and inhaled.
  • Earache: 1 or 2 drop seed juice into ears.
  • Dental problems: Paste of seeds and common salt can be applied on teeth and gums.
  • Bad odors in the mouth: 1 or 2 tsp kept in the mouth will act as refreshner.

Maricham (Piper nigrum) - Pepper

  • Cold: Pepper powder with jaggery and curd.
  • Cough: Pepper powder with honey.
  • Stings and bites: Pepper rubbed with onion juice can be applied over the bite.
  • Skin diseases: Pepper powder with honey can be applied. The paste of pepper with tulasi juice can be applied.
  • Sore throat: Pepper powder with honey, or the paste of pepper with tulasi juice can be applied.

Ardrakum (Zingiber officinale) - Ginger

  • Indigestion: 2tsp fresh ginger + normal salt.
  • Skin diseases: 2tsp fresh ginger paste + jaggery daily internally.
  • Allergic rash: 2tsp fresh ginger + tulasi juice internally.
  • Cough: Fresh ginger juice + honey
  • Jaundice: 2tsp ginger juice + nela usiri juice, twice a day

Hingu (Ferula assa-foetida) – Asafoetida

  • Intestinal worms: 2tsp fried hing + jiggery
  • Stings and bites: Hing + onion paste is applied
  • Indigestion: Hing can be added daily in curries

Method of administration of herbs

The parts of herbs collected should be clean and fresh. In case of dried materials, the leaves & flowers should be dried under shade and other parts i.e. roots, bark, fruits, seeds, etc. are dried under direct sun light and are stored properly. Juice and paste should not be stored for long time.

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प्राचीनयोगप्रथानां, युक्तीनां च पूर्णपरिधिं वयं परिचययितुम् इच्छामः। उत्तमकर्मस्य आत्मचिकित्साविधिनाम् अस्माकं यात्रायाः भागः भवन्तु। आकाशः सीमा भविष्यति तथा च सम्पूर्णाः ब्राह्मणशक्तयः आगत्य भवतः तादात्म्यं प्राप्तुं साहाय्यं करिष्यन्ति।

Yoga is an excellent way to get sweaty and centered, whether you're a total newbie or longtime pro. Plus, there are some seriously awesome health  benefits of yoga that you can score from a daily practice.Whether you want a physically demanding yoga class, or a relaxing, meditative one, there are plenty of different yoga styles to suit a variety of skill levels and needs.

योगः पसीनालुः केन्द्रितः च प्राप्तुं उत्तमः उपायः अस्ति, भवेत् भवान् सर्वथा नवीनः अस्ति वा दीर्घकालीनः समर्थकः अस्ति वा। प्लस्, योगस्य केचन गम्भीरतापूर्वकं भयानकाः स्वास्थ्यलाभाः सन्ति येषां स्कोरं भवन्तः दैनिक-अभ्यासात् कर्तुं शक्नुवन्ति।भवन्तः शारीरिकरूपेण आग्रही योगवर्गं इच्छन्ति वा, अथवा आरामदायकं, ध्यानात्मकं च, कौशलस्तरस्य विविधानां अनुकूलतायै भिन्नाः योगशैल्याः प्रचुराः सन्ति आवश्यकताः च।

What is the yoga to know the eight chakras and awaken and uplift the powers within them? It is very important to understand this. Every yoga awakens one or the other chakra. Let us know in detail about the mutual relationship between Yoga and Ashtachakras.

 

To navigate this journey effectively, consider the following steps:

 

Self-Discovery: Explore and understand your dominant energy (feminine or masculine) to guide your transformative journey.

 

Nature Connection: Spending time in nature, meditating, and elevating your vibration can rekindle spiritual experiences and insight.

 

Patience and Persistence: Recognize that the spiritual path is challenging and requires patience and persistence. Embrace the journey with its ups and downs.

 

Gratitude and Mindfulness: Leverage gratitude, movement, meditation, and focus on simple pleasures to enhance your spiritual journey.

Remember, progress on the spiritual path is marked by signs such as faith in a higher plan and a life filled with happiness

 

अष्टचक्रं ज्ञात्वा तेषु शक्तयः प्रबोधयितुं उत्थापयितुं च कः योगः। एतत् अवगन्तुम् अतीव महत्त्वपूर्णम् अस्ति। प्रत्येकं योगं एकं वा अन्यं वा चक्रं प्रबोधयति। योग-अष्टचक्रयोः परस्परसम्बन्धस्य विषये विस्तरेण ज्ञातव्यम्।

अस्याः यात्रायाः प्रभावीरूपेण मार्गदर्शनाय निम्नलिखितपदार्थानाम् विचारः करणीयः ।

आत्म-आविष्कारः : स्वस्य परिवर्तनकारीयात्रायाः मार्गदर्शनार्थं स्वस्य प्रबलशक्तिं (स्त्रीलिंगं वा पुरुषं वा) अन्वेष्टुम् अवगन्तुं च।

प्रकृतिसम्बन्धः - प्रकृतौ समयं व्यतीतवान्, ध्यानं कृत्वा, स्वस्य स्पन्दनस्य उन्नयनं च आध्यात्मिक-अनुभवानाम् अन्वेषणं च पुनः प्रज्वलितुं शक्नोति।

धैर्यं दृढता च : आध्यात्मिकमार्गः चुनौतीपूर्णः अस्ति, धैर्यस्य, दृढतायाः च आवश्यकता वर्तते इति ज्ञातव्यम्। उत्थान-अवस्थाभिः सह यात्रां आलिंगयतु।

कृतज्ञता तथा मनःसन्तोषः : कृतज्ञता, गतिः, ध्यानं च लाभान्वितं कुर्वन्तु, सरलसुखेषु ध्यानं च दत्त्वा स्वस्य आध्यात्मिकयात्रायाः वर्धनं कुर्वन्तु।

स्मर्यतां यत् आध्यात्मिकमार्गे प्रगतिः उच्चतरयोजनायां विश्वासः, सुखेन परिपूर्णं जीवनं च इत्यादिभिः चिह्नैः चिह्नितं भवति

Third Eye is the element of light which gives us the ability to see, to take in the shape and form of things around us from a distance when balanced, the third eye allows clarity, self-awareness, and the ability to trust one's intuition. Practices like yoga and meditation aim to open and balance this chakra, fostering heightened perception and spiritual insight

तृतीयनेत्रं प्रकाशस्य तत्तत्त्वं यत् अस्मान् द्रष्टुं क्षमताम् अयच्छति, सन्तुलितसमये दूरतः अस्माकं परितः स्थापितानां वस्तूनाम् आकारं रूपं च ग्रहीतुं, तृतीयनेत्रं स्पष्टतां, आत्मजागरूकतां, स्वस्य अन्तःकरणस्य विश्वासं कर्तुं च क्षमताम् अनुमन्यते। योगः ध्यानं च इत्यादीनां अभ्यासानां उद्देश्यं अस्य चक्रस्य उद्घाटनं सन्तुलनं च भवति, उन्नतबोधं आध्यात्मिकदृष्टिः च पोषयितुं

Ayurveda is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, spirit, and environment. Yoga is an ancient wealth of wisdom, which is a gift passed down to us from our ancestors from over five centuries ago. It is unfortunate that in today’s world this tradition of yoga is only confined to the practice of asanas or physical postures. Though in reality, the meaning of the word yoga encompasses so much more.

Most of the diseases arise due to improper food habits and faulty life style besides hereditary and other reasons. Ayurveda is a system of evolved in India, which tries to bring harmony between man and nature by using holistic methods of diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

Embarking on a spiritual path can catalyze profound changes in one's life, offering a sense of purpose and inner transformation.

आयुर्वेदः अस्मिन् विश्वासे आधारितः अस्ति यत् स्वास्थ्यं, कल्याणं च मनः, शरीरं, आत्मा, पर्यावरणं च इत्येतयोः मध्ये सुकुमारसन्तुलनस्य उपरि निर्भरं भवति । योगः प्राचीनः प्रज्ञासम्पदः अस्ति, यत् पञ्चशताब्दाधिककालात् अस्माकं पूर्वजानां कृते अस्माकं कृते प्रदत्तं दानम् अस्ति । अद्यतनजगति एषा योगपरम्परा केवलं आसनस्य अथवा शारीरिकमुद्रायाः अभ्यासे एव सीमितः इति दुर्भाग्यम् । यद्यपि वस्तुतः योगशब्दस्य अर्थः एतावत् अधिकं व्याप्नोति।

अधिकांशः रोगाः वंशानुगतादिकारणानां अतिरिक्तं अनुचितभोजनव्यवहारस्य, दोषपूर्णजीवनशैल्याः च कारणेन उत्पद्यन्ते । आयुर्वेदः भारते विकसितस्य एकः प्रणाली अस्ति, या निदानस्य, निवारणस्य, चिकित्सायाः च समग्रपद्धतीनां उपयोगेन मनुष्यस्य प्रकृतेः च मध्ये सामञ्जस्यं आनेतुं प्रयतते।

आध्यात्मिकमार्गे प्रविशन् जीवने गहनपरिवर्तनानां उत्प्रेरकं भवितुम् अर्हति, उद्देश्यस्य भावः, आन्तरिकपरिवर्तनं च प्रदातुं शक्नोति ।

 

Ashta siddhis are based on the five great elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. Ashta siddhi is nothing but few incentives in the path of Realisation/Nirvana/Samadhi. Chakras in kundalini & aligning them in a straight line are what lead to Nirvana/samadhi. 

अष्टसिद्धयः पृथिवी, जलं, अग्निः, वायुः, अन्तरिक्षं च इति पञ्चमहातत्त्वेषु आधारिताः सन्ति । अष्टसिद्धिः साक्षात्कारस्य/निर्वाणस्य/समाधिमार्गे अल्पानां प्रोत्साहनानाम् अतिरिक्तं किमपि नास्ति। कुण्डलिन्यां चक्राः

Chakras refer to various energy centers in your body that correspond to specific nerve bundles and internal organs. The seven major chakras run from the base of your spine to the top of your head. If these energy centers get blocked, you may experience physical or emotional symptoms related to a particular chakra. 

The chakra system is a concept rooted in ancient Indian spiritual traditions. The power present in these chakras (power centres) energizes, balances and activates the entire body. These measures to remove physical, mental disorders and diseases and to awaken the inner consciousness are called Yoga. 

चक्राः भवतः शरीरे विविधान् ऊर्जाकेन्द्रान् निर्दिशन्ति ये विशिष्टानां तंत्रिकापुञ्जानां आन्तरिकअङ्गानाञ्च अनुरूपाः भवन्ति । सप्त प्रमुखचक्राः भवतः मेरुदण्डस्य आधारात् भवतः शिरःशिखरपर्यन्तं धावन्ति । यदि एते ऊर्जाकेन्द्राणि अवरुद्धानि भवन्ति तर्हि भवन्तः चक्रविशेषसम्बद्धानि शारीरिकाणि भावनात्मकानि वा लक्षणानि अनुभवितुं शक्नुवन्ति ।

चक्रव्यवस्था प्राचीनभारतीय-आध्यात्मिक-परम्परासु मूलभूता अवधारणा अस्ति । एतेषु चक्रेषु (शक्तिकेन्द्रेषु) वर्तमानः शक्तिः सम्पूर्णं शरीरं ऊर्जां ददाति, संतुलनं करोति, सक्रियं च करोति ।

शारीरिक-मानसिक-विकार-रोग-निवारणाय,अन्तः चेतना-जागरणाय च एते उपायाःयोगःइति उच्यन्ते ।

 

 

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