Ayurveda Home Remedies

The three body elements—Vata, Pitta and Kapha (air, fire and water)—when in balance (Tridosha) and harmony in the body promote health, if out of balance they are extremely harmful. For this reason one must follow the dietary system accordingly to try to keep the element in balance. The categories of elements and tastes given on

Every type of food is different in taste and qualities. So, it is must to take full caution what to eat in different diseases.FOOD AND CANCERBy the word ‘Cancer’ it is generally believed that any abnormal growth, in the shape of ulcers or tumours, whether it is benign or malignant, and is capable of extending

Nuts and seeds are not common foods items. They are rarely used on special occasions, but are rich in proteins and oily (fat) components.Almonds (Badam)They build up health of mind and body, used also for cosmetics and perfumes. Their oil has medicinal and food values. Almonds should be kept soaked in water overnight, and next

Curd (Yoghurt, Dahi)Curd is a fermented form of milk. It is almost a specific for heart ailments, for senile state in preventing and delaying degeneration of body, purifies blood, keeps digestive system healthy, has more Vitamin B Complex than milk. It renders the complexion fair, lustrous, oily. It is a mild laxative but, in case

Spices and condiments formed a major part while preparing the ayurvedic medicines. This chapter will describe the uses of them in certain ailments.Aniseed (Sounf)It is used for chewing, in spices and pickles, for processing certain medicines. It expels wind, is wind and gas repellent, aids in digestion, is diuretic, improves eye-sight, refreshes mouth and removes

Fasting purifies not only body but also the mind. Process of fasting was, infact, devised to divest the body of its toxins which have accumulated in the body due to some wrong done to body through dietary deviations, relaxations or indiscretions. When we fast, we allow sufficient time to our body to relax, purge out

This is a vast topic. There are certain food items that cause illnesses to healthy persons. Wise men always go in for the foods which are an aid to their health—this can happen only when they are aware of suitability of a particular edible food. But, certain food items are taken per chance, under circumstantial

The title should not be construed to mean the method to eating, rather it should convey the idea as to how best one can eat. Eating is a natural course of dietary intake which, invariably, includes all edible solids, drinks and liquids, and solid foods etc. In our country it is a way to proper

Lifestyle and diet play important role is balancing doshas Fortunately, essential oils can help create changes in lifestyle and can be added to the diet. This chapter is intended as a quick reference guide to assist in your day to day living.Reducing VataConsume warm foods and drinks, unctuous (oily) food, foods with predominately sweet, sour

There are six tastes: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent and each is derived from two of the five elements. The tastes are important in seeing how ‘we are what we eat.’ Our bodies are formed by the elemental nature of our intake which increases or decreases doshic (VPK) balance. Sweet is made from

Male disorders include impotency, early ejaculation and sexually transmitted diseases besides physical weakness.Testes ProblemIt there be swelling on the testes or any other problem concerning with testes, apply the paste prepared in the following manner over the testes. Take about 5 gms. each of a camel’s dung, Amarbel (easily available in Mango groves), the leaves

The female’s body is a complex creation, where there are chances of many disorders. But problems like abortion are self created.Ovary ProblemThose ladies who have this problem must eat vegetable of beetroot during their meals. If this problem is caused by some vitamin and mineral deficiency, such a diet will cure the problem very soon.

If our secretions are not proper, we can suffer from diseases like renal stone, renal failure, painful urination etc.Painful UrinationAdd 1 tablespoon mint leaves to 1 cup water. Take twice or thrice a day.Carrot juice is a diuretic substance. If you have any problem connected with urination, have a glass of carrot juice every morning

Skin is not only the outer covering of the body but it is a sense an excretory organ also. The glow of skin shows our good health.Cracked SkinFor dry, cracked hands apply a mixture of grated potato soaked in olive oil. Leave this on for 10 minutes and then rinse off.For FacePound a piece of