It is most excellent for gout, rheumatism, asthma, chronic cough, neuralgia, irritations of the urinary organs, etc.
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How you can use Khurasani Azwain for different diseases:
Tooth problems:Make the powder by grinding equal quantity of Khurasani Ajwain and resin together and after that press it under the teeth. Toothache is cured by using this process.
Gums bleeding:Gargling with decoction of Khurasani Ajwain leaves twice a day prevents bleeding from the gums.
Stomach worms:Take 5 grams jaggery in the morning and after sometime, take 1 to 2 grams soaked Khurasani Ajwain (soak in water for 1-2 days). Using this process kills stomach worms and brings out them from anus.
Stomach pain:Take 2-4 drops of Khurasani Ajwain oil with 1-gram powder of dry ginger and take 15-20 milliliters decoction of aniseed. Stomachache is cured by using this process.
Liver problems:Khurasani Ajwain oil should be coat on the liver because it ends chronic pain of the liver.
Urinary problems:This disease is cured by taking 15 to 20 drops oil of Khurasani Ajwain seeds 3-4 times a day. It also ends retention of urine and breaks stone.
Uterus pain:If any woman has been suffering from uterus pain, make a stick (batti) from Khurasani Ajwain and put it in the vagina, it provides relief from uterus pain.
Arthritis:Make Khurasani Ajwain seeds warm with sesame oil and rub it on the affected part; it provides relief in pain of rheumatism and waist pain.
Breast pain and swelling:Grind Khurasani Ajwain seeds with wine(alcohal) and coat it on the breast, it ends breast swelling and provides relief in pain.
Kasni (Cichorium intybus) is a perennial herb, also known by the names blue daisy, blue weed, blue sailor, bunk, coffee weed, blue dandelion, & wild endive. It is native to Eastern India. Physicians of the ancient times used this plant to manage numerous common ailments.
Medicinal uses of Kasni –
· Kasni helps in the proper functioning of optic system. It serves as a rich source of Vitamin A.
· This herb is very useful in treating chronic constipation as wellas by giving good bowel movements. The herb is a natural laxative that is tremendously useful in relieving chronic constipation by easing bowel movements.
· It is also good for patients suffering from anemia. A combination of Kasni and celery seems to be extremely helpful to treat anemia. It acts as an effective blood tonic & helps relieve anemic patients.
· The seeds, flowers and roots of Kasni are used medicinally to support liver health and treat liver-related problems. A decoction made from these three parts of the plant helps relieve sluggishness of the liver, jaundice, biliary stasis, torpidity of the liver and enlargement of the spleen. The plant’s juice is used to increase bile secretion that results in the efficient functioning of both the liver and the gall bladder.
· Juice made from Kasni is highly useful to relieve several respiratory disorders including hay fever and asthma. The root of the plant is used as a good expectorant, especially in case of severe bronchitis.
· The herb is also useful in treating menstrual disorders. The seeds of Kasni are highly beneficial in providing relief from the problem of delayed or obstructed menstruation.
Other Names:
Hindabaa’, Sharqeen, Hinduba, Kasni, Chicory, Endive, Succory, Blue Sailors, Blue Daisy, Coffee Weed, Barbe de Capucin, Chicorée, Gewöhnliche Wegwarte, Zichorie, Hinduba, Kasni, Cichorium intybus Linn, Kachani, Kasnaj, Tukhme Kasni (Seeds), Berge Kasni, Bekhe, Hand, Suchal, Kasani
Karela is the best natural weight loss food that you can add to your fitness diet. This is because this vegetable consists of low calories, fat and carbohydrates.
Similar to that of ragi, this bitter vegetable curbs your hunger and keeps you full most often. This also aids in consuming the right nutrition that is needed to curb your hunger for a couple of hours.
If you are suffering from acne, itchiness, rashes or any skin allergy, you need to consume karela as this will aid in better skin.
Karela is a-must-add food for fitness enthusiasts.
Other Names: Karola, Uchche, Fu gua, Mu bie zi, Ku gua, Jin li zhi, Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon, Balsam Apple, Momordique charantia, Balsambirne, Karela, Kareli, Hagalakai, Karel, Momordica charantia Linn, Karlen, Karli, Karavella, Sushavi, Kathilla
Kalijiri or black cumin is an ancient Indian spice that has been known to have numerous medicinal properties and health benefits. The scientific name of kalijiri is Centratherum anthelminticum and is known by various names such as kaala jeera, kala jeera, kala jiri, etc.
Pistacia integerrima (Kakra Singhi) is a species of pistachio tree, known as Zebrawood. This herb grows in Asia. Pistacia Integerrima or Kakar Singhi is used for a variety of uses. As a medicinal herb, it is an effective remedy for cough, fever, vomiting, diarrhea and asthma. It has applications in other industries too such as timber, fodder and dye. It’s tree is also used as a rootstock for pistachios’ cultivation.
Myrica esculenta (Myricaceae) commonly known as box berry or kaphal is an important Indian medicinal plant. It is found in foothill tracks of Eastern Himalayas, Meghalaya, Nepal, China and Pakistan. Local tribes mainly use its fruits to prepare pickle and refreshing drinks. Traditionally, the bark has been used for the treatment of cough, asthma, fever, chronic bronchitis, diarrhoea, rheumatism and inflammation; roots have been used in bronchitis, asthma, cholera and flowers claimed to treat earache, diarrhoea, paralysis.
Phytochemical studies of the different parts of plant revealed the presence of various bioactive phytoconstituents such as phenolic compounds, alkaloids, glycosides, triterpenoids and volatile oils. The plant is also reported to have innumerable significant pharmacological activities like analgesic, anxiolytic, antiallergic, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, antihypertensive, antiulcer, antioxidant and antiinflammatory evaluated by using various animal models. The objective of the present review article is to compile all the relevant published information regarding traditional uses, phytochemistry and therapeutic potential of M. esculenta. For this purpose various databases and books were examined. The review clearly demonstrates the importance of this plant in ethnomedicine and its immense potential in modern medicine.
Spikenard, popularly known as jatamansi in India, has been used extensively in Ayurveda for ages. The herb has multiple benefits ranging from skin care, treating bacterial infection, odour removing to anti-inflammatory, laxative, sleep inducing, being good for the uterus among others. Jatamansi is considered to be memory enhancing. It also has relaxing and calming attributes which makes it an important ingredient for various ayurvedic and herbal medicinal products.
Amazing benefits of Jatamansi
1. Hair growth: The extract of jatamansi oil is helpful in the growth of hair. It is beneficial for smooth, silky and healthy hair too. It is used to improve complexion and ensures glowing and shining looks to the body. The root of the powder in water when applied promotes skin texture.
2. It is used as anti-epileptic.
3. Cardiac health: It ensures good cardiac condition as observed in mice.
4. Memory and learning: The medicinal plant is helpful in enhancing the faculties of the brain and combats the mental problems thus impart calm and peace to mind. It is one of the effective medicinal roots to subsidies the three humors-Vatta, Pitta and Kapha and provides delightful state to the doshas of the body.
5. Strengthens the nervous system: It helps to provide vitality, vigor and strength to the body thus good for the nervous system.
6. Stress buster: The plant has the power to reduce stress, anxiety and tension by balancing biochemical reactions in the body. It is good to have the mind cool and healthy and acts as one of the finest mind rejuvenator tonic. It facilitates sound sleeping thus good for those who have stressful life.
7. Skin infection: The burning sensation of skin and inflammation get subsidized when the decoction of Jatamansi powder prepared in cold water is applied.
8. Liver problems: it shows hepatoprotective effects along with momordica charantia and ferula asafetida.
9. Antidepressant: The extract of N. jatamansi show anti-depressant features
10. Antifungual: The essential oil of it acts against fungus like Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger
GURMAR is a woody climbing shrub native to India and Africa. The leaves are used to make medicine. Gymnema has a long history of use in India’s Ayurvedic medicine. The Hindi name, gurmar, means “destroyer of sugar.”
Today, gurmar is used for diabetes, metabolic syndrome, weight loss, and cough. It is also used for malaria and as a snake bite antidote, digestive stimulant, laxative, appetite suppressant, and diuretic.
· Diabetes. Early research suggests that taking a specific Gurmar extract (GS4) by mouth, in combination with insulin or diabetes medications, can enhance blood sugar reduction in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
· Weight loss. Early research suggests that taking a specific combination of gymnema extract, hydroxycitric acid, and niacin-bound chromium by mouth for 8 weeks might reduce body weight in people who are overweight or obese.