What Is Kwath? Ayurveda uses natural herbs as medicine. The raw herb as such cannot be consumed. It needs to be converted into a suitable dosage form. Since 90 percent of the herbs are composed of water, ancient ayurvedic masters thought of using a water-soluble medium as the dosage form. To prepare a water-soluble extract
Koshta is a unique concept in Ayurveda. It is defined as nature of digestive tract, which represents motility of the intestines and movement of food and fecal matter in the alimentary canal and elimination of the stool.
Along with what we eat, where we eat, how we eat, when we eat make all the difference in our health. This thought is unique in Ayurveda. Ayurvedic eating is not generalized. It is “person” specific.
1. Do not eat while on the go
2. Do not eat too fast or too slow
3. Eat only when hungry
4. Do not eat without washing hands, feet and face
5. Without reciting mantra
Travel increases Vata but also traveling in general promotes poor sleep and eating habits.
These are some tips to help travel more Ayurvedicly and feel better and healthier.
Haritaki (Chebulic myrobalan), also called Indian walnut or Indian hog plum, is a fruit that’s cultivated from the seeds of Terminalia chebula trees. The rind of the fruit is most often made into haritaki powder that has a number of medicinal uses, considering it acts as a natural laxative, has astringent properties and contains antioxidants.
The word ‘Dravyaguna’ means the science dealing with propertries and actions of drugs. This is counterpart of modern pharmacology. It would be necessary, at first, to understand the fundamentals of Ayurveda in general before one can grasp the concepts of Dravyaguna.
Panchabhutas (Akasha, Vayu, Agni, Jala and Prithivi) are regarded as physico-chemical basis of the material objects. When life evolved, out of these five, three came forward to control and regulate the biological functions. These three (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) are known as tridhatu (tridosha in pathological state) having specific functions of Vikshepa (movement). Adana (assimilation) and Visarga (growth) respectively.
Primarily based on this fundamental background, the following concepts were developed to explain the drug action.
Dravya (Substance-drug & diet) 2. Guna (Property)
Rasa (Taste) 4. Vipaka (Final transformation)
Virya (Potency) 6. Prabhava (Specific potency)
Karma (Action )
Dravya
‘Dravya’ means drug in this context. It is the substratum of properties and actions. Drug was studied extensively and in ensively in ancient times. In Rigveda, we find the ‘Oshadhisukta’ (Hymns on herbs) dealing with nature and classification of drugs. Caraka has classified drugs from various angles, e.g. according to source, effect on doshas, composition, properties, actions, etc. Marvelous piece in the Charaka-Samhita is the description of fifty groups of drugs according to their main action. Similar classification is found in the Sushruta-Samhita where thirty-seven groups of drugs are defined according to their effect and therapeutic uses. In this connection, two broad propositions are established
There is no substance which can not be used as drug.
All drugs are composed of five bhutas.
Vegetables Overview The Vegetable List Alfalfa Sprouts Artichoke (Globe) (Kunjor, Hatichuk-H) Jerusalem Artichoke (Hastipijū) Asparagus Avocado Beans/Greens Bean (Mung) Sprouts Beets Bell Pepper Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Family Cabbage (Kobi-H), Chinese Cabbage Cauliflower Carrots Celery Chilies/Hot Peppers Cilantro (Coriander Leaf) Corn (Sweet) Cucumber Eggplant (Vārtāka) Kale Lettuce Mushrooms Mustard Greens Okra Onions Parsley Peas (Green)
Oils and fats are a much misunderstood area of our modern diet. We moved away from cooking with saturated fats (e.g. meat fats, dairy fats) as we were told they were causing us too many problems.
Amla undeniably a powerhouse of nutrients. It is a very delicious fruit. Amla is also known as Indian Gooseberry. Amla Botanical name is Emblica Officinalis. This herb is a little fruit stuffed with versatile and miraculous health benefits. It is world’s best recognized herb and edible fruit rich in vitamin C. Amla is the best natural source of this vitamin which helps in keeping the skin healthy and strengthens the immune system of the body. It is also a very good antioxidant that can prevent ageing and rejuvenate the cellular structure keeping it young and healthy for a long time. The herb prevents our body from bacterial and viral aliments like cold and cough.
It is used in various forms because of its many health benefits. One can use it as a Amla fruit juice, Amla powder form or as a whole fresh fruit. In Ayurveda Amla is best used to make the equilibrium of three major powers of body (tridosha) i.e vata, pitta and kapha.
It belongs to Phyllanthaceae family. The Latin name of the plant is Emblica officinalis.
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