MALKANGINI............CELASTRUS PANICULATUS...... (seeds)

Malkangini is also known as.....
                 In Bengali...............Kijri
                 In Marathi. ............Kangini
                 In Malayam............Polulavam
                 In Kannada.............Kariganne
                 In Sanskirit..............Jyotishmati
                 In Gujrati. ...............Malkangana
                 In Tamil....................Valulurai / KuvariKuntal

Since Malkangini improves Intellect and Concentration, there it is also known as Intellect tree.
Malkangni seeds as well as oil is use in many Ayurvedic and Unani medicines.
MALKANGNI........properties and uses.....
               1....Sedative
               2....Anti depressant
               3....Sharpens the Memory
               4....Tonic for Brain
               5....Appetite stimulant
               6....Cures Joint pain and Arthritis
               7....Improves Intellect and Concentration
               8....Cures Vata Roga
               9....Used in Ayurvedic medicines for treating. .......Sciatica / Lumbago / Paralysis /Facial Palsy      
              10...Aphrodisiac ( increases sex desire )
MALKANGINI........
             (1).......Chew 3 to 4 Malkangini seeds daily.. followed by water or lukewarm milk...good for                        memory.
             (2).......Massage with a few drops of Malkangini oil , is good for relief of Joint pains and Arthritis.
             (3)........Heat about 5 Grams of Ajwain (celery seeds) in 50 grams of Till oil (sesame oil) ,Mix it                    with 25 grams of Malkangini oil .Now massage this mixure on affected parts to get relief in Sciatica /              Lumbago / Paralysis.
             (4)........Take 25 grams of Malkangini seeds , 10 grams of Badisauf (fennel seeds) ,10 grams of                    jeera ( cumin seeds), 50 grams of Badam (almond), 10 no. of Elaichi (green cardamom).... Powder              it ...take one two teaspoonful with warm Milk ....this is good Tonic for Brain..... improves Intellect                and Concentration.
            (5)........Malkangini seeds 10 grams , Methi seeds(fenugreek seeds)10 grams , Ajwain(celery                       seeds)10 grams , Suva (dill) seeds 10 grams , Vaviding (Embelia ribes) 10 grams...this mixture of                 seeds , taken half to one teaspoonful ,  one or two times daily with water ...helps to cure Vata Roga
.................... //Consulting your doctor is Advisable before using any of above Ayurvedic treatments
                     or medicines
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HALIM......Garden Cress Seeds

Halim is also known as Garden Cress Seeds.
It is also called...
In Marathi as....... Haleev / Aleev
In Gujarati  as........Aseliyo
In Sindhi as...........Airiyo
Halim .....its properties...
              1.......Full of Nutrition
              2.......High Iron content
              3.......Good source of Calcium
              4.......Good source of Folic acid
              5.......Good content of Vitamin C , A and E
              6.......Good contents of Calories and Proteins

Halim is beneficial as......
(1) It regulates Menstrual cycle
(2) It increases Hb count in blood
(3) Works as Laxative
(4) It is good for persons having Iron deficiency
(5) Appetizer
(6) Good for persons suffering from Diarrhoea and Dysentery
(7) Blood purifier
(8) Expectorant
(9) Diuretic
(10) Good in treating Leukorrhea
(11) Good in treating Seminal weakness
                   HALIM.......some common uses...
             1........To prepare Kheer ......Take about half teaspoonful of Halim , add it to a cup of milk , boil the                  same , add sugar as per taste. If consumed daily...increases Hb count / Iron in the blood.
             2....Roast about 50 grams of Halim , powder it , add it to about one kg of Postpartum laddus.
             3....Take about 25 grams of Halim , roast it , now add to it 25 grams of Badam (Almond) , 25                      grams of Kaju (Cashews) ...grind all...about one tablespoon full of this mixture taken with milk ,                    increases milk production and secretion in lactating mothers.
             4....Powder of roasted Halim can be sprinkled on foods to add to its Nutritional value.... as                          required.
             5....A little can be chewed to get relief in Sore Throat.
             6....A little can be boiled in required quantity of water and applied lukewarm to the affected area ...              in form of poultice to get relief in pain and swelling.
             7...Take 10 grams of Halim , 5 grams of Badi sauf , 5 grams of Ajwain , 5 grams Jira , 5 grams of                Suva seeds , 10 grams of Methi seeds ....roast all......now mix all these with  5 grams of  Kala nimak ,            5 grams of Senda nimak...... grind  it to fine powder........about 2 to 4 teaspoon full of this powder                taken with water at night works as a good Laxative
//........  Not to be taken in excessive quantity...not advisable during pregnancy....
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AMBA HALDI...... { CURCURA AROMATICA }

AMBA HALDI is also known as Curcura Aromatica.
In Hindi............AmaHaldi or Amba Haldi
In Marathi .......Ame Haldi
In Malayalam...Mannayinai
In Tamil...........Arukamleke
It is also called as Mango ginger.
Amba haldi is yellowish in color.
Amba haldi...Properties...
1.....Carminative
2.....Anti bacterial
3.....Anti fungal
4.....Anti oxidant
5.....Appetizer
6.....Expectorant
         AMBA HALDI.....BENEFITS...
1.....Used to relieve pain
2.....Improves digestion
3.....Strengthens the Immune system
4.....Good for treating Cough and Cold
5.....Good for Bronchitis treatments
6.....Used in treatments in Asthma
7.....Used in treatments of Gastric Ulcer
8.....Used in Cosmetics and Skin products
9.....Used in treating Itching of Skin

Some common uses.....
1......One teaspoon of Amba Haldi powder to be mixed with four teaspoonful of Rose water to form smooth paste. Apply it on face. Rinse it off thoroughly with normal clean water after about 30 minutes...good herbal treatment for skin of face and its Glow.
2......Mix Amba Haldi powder about 25 grams with 100 grams of Till oil . heat it on low flame.....when lukewarm ...it is good for massage to relieve pain.
3......Mix ten grams of Amba Haldi powder in 100 grams of Coconut oil ...apply it on body ...to get rid of Body odour.
4......Mix 25 grams of Amba Haldi powder in a bucket of lukewarm water while bathing ....good to remove Body odour.
5.....Take 10 grams of Amba Haldi powder , 10 grams of Fenugreek seed powder , 10 grams of Brahmi powder , 20 grams of Shikakai powder , 10 grams of Amla powder.. mix all these with 100 grams of Coconut oil to form smooth paste...apply it on on Hair deeply...clean after 30 minutes with a good ayurvedic shampoo ....good for treatments of treating Dandruff and removing Head Lice.
6.....Take a pinch of Amba Haldi powder in a cup of lukewarm milk to relieve pain.
//......Please avoid it for use during Pregnancy and Breast feeding
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ARJUNA......Terminalia Arjuna

ARJUNA...also known as Terminalia Arjuna.
Arjuna is known in 

Telugu .........Thella maddi 
Tamil ...........Marudha maram 
Rajsthani ......Khodha 
Marathi .......Arjun sadada 
Hindi ...........Arjun
Sanskrit........Kakubha
Today ARJUNA is suggested by many CARDIOLOGISTS for treatments in numbers of HEART ailments
Arjuna is good as...
1...Cardio stimulant
2...Rejuvenative
3...treating Bleeding Piles
4...Cardio Tonic
5...Treatment in Reducing clotting in Blood
6...Treating many Cardiac ailments
7...Blood thinning
8...Mild Diuretic
9...Treating Angina/Chest related pains
10..Antioxidant
11..Reduces bad cholesterol
12..Maintains Good Cholesterol
13..treatments in fractured Bones
14..lowers high B P

Arjuna is available in various forms as...

ARJUNA BARK

ARJUNA BARK DRIED POWDER

ARJUNARISHTA
ARJUNAGRITA
ARJUNAKSIR PAK
ARJUNA TABLETS
ARJUNA CAPSULES
Arjuna  can also be added for good health as.....
1---Dried Arjuna bark powder can be taken 3 to 5 grams one or two times a day.
2---Boil a piece of clean Arjuna Bark (about 5 grams) in half a cup of water and drink it once daily
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Beat the heat.....BEL PHAL

Bel phal is very sacred fruit for hindus . This fruit is used to worship Lord Shiva , leaves of Bel phal tree are Trifoliate in shape , that symbolizes Trident of Lord Shiva.
Bel phal is fruit of tree known as Aegle marmelos
Bel phal is also known as Wood apple and in Hindi as Bel phal or Bael phal / Bel pather , in Oriya as Bela , in Telugu as Maredu , in Kannada as Bilva , in Urdu as Siri phal , in Sindhi as Kathori or Kath garo , in Marathi as Kaveeth .
Bel phal is a cool and sweet fruit .
Bel phal is good to beat the heat of hot summer.
Bel phal can be eaten in fresh as well as dried form.
Bel phal is also eaten in sweet pickle form called Bel Murabba.
Bel phal juice is also good to treat summer heat.
Bel phal and its benefits....

1....good for persons suffering from constipation.
2....good in treatments of Urinary complaints.
3....good for treating Gynecological disorders.
4....good for treatments in Obesity.
5....good in treating Gastrointestinal disorders.
6....good to stop bleeding due to Piles.
7....Rejuvenate.
8....good for treating Indigestion.
9....good for Peptic ulcers.
10..good for mouth.
1...How to make bel sharbat.....take about 3 to 4 pieces of fresh bel phal , break its outer cover , take out pulp , keep the same aside.
Now take 750 grams of sugar in a  stainless steel or copper vessel...add about 4 cups of water...keep it on stove ...boil it for 5 minutes....now transfer Bel fruit pulp already kept aside ...boil more for 5 to 8 minutes to make good syrup... put off the flame..keep aside .. till it set to room temperature...filter it and transfer the syrup in a clean bottle...ready to serve.....this can be refrigerated ..serve with by mixing bel phal syrup one part and cool water in five to six parts as per taste.
2...take 10 grams of bel phal pulp dried powder and 10 grams of khara shakar ( sugar crystals )...mix it in a mixer by adding a glass of water ...drink it as a cool drink in hot summer ( diabetic patients can drink without khara shakar )
3...cool drink....take 2 pieces of Bel phal...break open it...take out pulp with the help of spoon...soak it for about 2 hours in 4 glasses full of water...sieve and remove seeds ...now add to it one teaspoon of roasted jeera(cumin seeds) , one teaspoon of roasted badi sauf / vadiyadi (aniseed) , one teaspoon of sancher salt / kala nimak (black salt) and sugar as per taste , mix well in a mixer ...serve chilled....this can serve four to five persons.
4...10 to 15 grams of Bel murabba one or two times a day ,  can add to stop loose motions
Bel phal is used in many Ayurvedic and traditional medicines.
please note...excessive consumption can cause flatulence in abdomen.

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HIMEJ .... TERMINALIA CHEBULA

Himej is fruit of  tree known as Terminalia Chebula. Himej also known as Yellow Myrobalan or Chebulic Myrobalan.
In Gujrati it is called Himej . In Marathi it is called Harde.While it is known in Urdu as Harir , in Tamil as Kadukkai , in Hindi as Harad and in Bengali as Haritaki.
It is of two types ...
(1)chhoti harad...unripe/small in size/dried/blackish in color.
(2) peela hard....ripe/mature fruit/dried/ yellowish or greenish in color'
This fruit while in un ripe form , when dried is in blackish color , is called chhoti harad or bal harde , is having good laxative property.
Himej is good as....
........Rejuvective
........Expectorant
........Flatulence
........Laxative
........Digestive
........Anthelmintic
........Appetite stimulant
........Bowl cleaner
........Carminative
........Restorative
........Vermicide

CHOHOTI HARAD  (BLACK TERMINALIA CHEBULA) 

                                             PEELA HARAD (YELLOW MYROBALAN)
How to use...
1...fry dried chhoti harad in pure ghee or oil , make powder , take half to one teaspoon of powder  with water before going to bed , as laxative to clean bowls.
2...take peela hard 20 grams , Ajwain (bishop's weed) 20 grams , Jeera (cumin  seeds) 20 grams ,sanchar (black salt) 20 grams , vadiyadi (aniseed) 20 grams , sendav(rock salt) 20 grams make powder off all , take one teaspoon of it ,  half hour after meals to improve digestion.
3...take 50 grams yellow myrobalan , 20 grams ajwain (bishop's weed)  , 20 grams suva beej (dill seeds) 20 grams ,  vaividing (embelia ribes/false black pepper) , powder all and take one teaspoon of it , at night with water weekly , it is good carminative. 
4...roast yellow myrobalan , remove its seed , chew a piece of outer skin (after removing seed) . it is a
good expectorant.
5...chew one piece to improve digestion. 
Please note that....
It can not be taken empty stomach.
It is not good to be taken by pregnant woman.
It is not suitable for women with breast feeding babies.
Not to be taken higher than advised doses.

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MADHU MEH - DIABETES

Madhu meh or pra meh as commonly known in india is disease in group of metabolic disease.
One is said to suffer from Diabetes , When there are high levels of blood sugar  in his/her blood testing reports.
This is due to.....
       either Pancreas do not produce enough  Insulin
       or cells of body do not respond properly to Insulin produced by Pancreas
Types of Diabetes....
      Type 1....this is due to failure of Pancreas for producing enough Insulin...it is also called Insulin                       dependent Diabetes
      Type 2....this is due to cells of body not properly responding to Insulin...so it is also called Insulin                   resistance Diabetes
      Gestational Diabetes....this is seen in pregnant women with not having any previous diagnosis of Diabetes
 It is advised to control use of rice , potatoes ,excess sugar , fruits that are rich in sweetness.
A few symptoms are....
Frequent Urination
Increased thirst
Increased hunger
burning of soles and palms
blurry vision
wounds taking time to heal
skin itching / infections
Long term untreated or uncontrolled Diabetes may lead to....
      Weakness
      Heart problems
      Kidney problems
      Damages to Eyes
      Foot ulcers
      Numbness due to damage to the nerves of body
Diabetic patient are advised by doctors....
      Check for body hygiene
     To take proper and healthy diet
     Walk for at least 40 minutes daily
     Regular physical exercise daily
     Yoga and pranayams
     Be away from tobacco
     Take care for normal  body weight
     Proper foot care
     Control blood pressure
     Avoid /try to reduce mental stress
While type 1 diabetes is maintained by Insulin injections
and    type 2 diabetes is controlled by Insulin and/or some oral medicines
during treatment regular blood checking reports are advised at a gap of some days as advised by doctors , so that blood sugars do not go below normal levels which is also dangerous.
for Gestational diabetes , it is required to be under medical care , suggested proper diet  and treatment by expert doctors throughout the pregnancy.
Some ayurvedic / herbs good for diabetic patients....
.........Karela (Bitter gourd)...include it in your daily diet
.........Methi seeds (Fenugreek)....soak one or  two  teaspoon full in a glass of water overnight..drink  water and eat the seeds at morning
.........Gurmar....soak 5 to 6 leaves in a glass of water for 3 to 4 hours...drink that water once or twice daily or take half to one teaspoon of gurmar dry powder daily.. as per your sugar levels
.........Kavasia....soak 2 to 4 pieces or say 5 to 10 grams of kavasia in a glass of water...drink it one or two times daily as required as per sugar levels.
.........Jambul ...eat jambul fruits in its season or take jambul dried powder with water daily as suggested by your doctor
.........Karuchirait soaked in water or dried powder as suggested by doctor
.........Paneer doda (withania  coagulans)...5 to10 soaked overnight in a glass of water...drink that water after smashing and filtering at morning
........Juices of karela , amla , jambul are also useful
Some of the ayurvedic medicines that are advised by doctors..
1...chandra prabha  vati
2...shilajit vati / capsules
3...trivanga bhasam
4...arogya vardini tablets
5...vasant kusmakar ras
etc
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ALSI

ALSI is also known as Tisi , flax seeds or linseeds.

Alsi is available in brown and yellow varieties.

Alsi is now a days used in many kind of foods , crackers , waffers , oatmeals etc.

Alsi is said to be effective in reducing many heart related problems with other medicines.

Alsi is advised by many doctors because it contains omega 3 fatty acids.

Alsi is also eaten in form of sprouts with a little addition of spices.

Alsi is used with other ayurvedic herbs to prepare Kada (ukala / tea ) for relief from cough and cold.

Ground Alsi seeds can also be taken by sprinkling on hot and cold cereals and also cooked vegetables.

Alsi is....

1....antioxidant

2....good source of lignans

3....good for diabetic patients

4....good for digestions

5....natural laxative

6....rich in dietary fibers.

Alsi edible oil is used as nutritional food supplement.

Other than health , Alsi oil is also used in polishing and finishing of wood products and furnitures.

Excessive consumption of Alsi  without proper consumption of water can cause intestine blockage.

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BEAT THE HEAT - 2....THANDAI

THANDAI...is a natural cool and refreshing drink to beat the summer heat.
It is free from synthetic or chemical colors or essences , free from any artificial flavour.
This cool drink is freely taken during festivals like HOLI and MAHA SHIVRATRI and on  religious or other functions and get togethers.
Ingredients...
1...3 tablespoons khas khas (poppy seeds)

2...3 tablespoons dried skinned kalingar beej (water melon seeds) or kharbooj beej (cantaloupe seeds ) 

3...10 to 15 badam (almonds)
4...1 teaspoon kali mirch (black pepper)
5...1 teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds)
6...1 teaspoon sauf (fennel seeds)
7...10 to 12 ilaichi (cardamom)
8... few strands of kesar (saffron)
9... few dried rose petals (gulab kali)
mix all above ingredients and soak the same in 2 cups of water for about one hour.
now grind it like fine paste.
transfer it in a mixer jar , add one liter of milk(pre boiled)and one cup sugar (more or less as per your taste)..mix it for about 5 minutes.
now it is ready to serve. you can serve it chilled.
.......makes 5 glasses.
.......all above ingredients are commonly used in our kitchens...but ......

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BEAT THE HEAT

 Mercury is going up day by day...till monsoon showers...you can beat the summer heat by some simple ayurvedic and home goods.

1......lemon are rich source of vitamin C ....take a glass of drinking water , add juice of one lemon , now add         2 to 3 teaspoon of sugar to it stir well ,drink it as an instant cool drink.

2......soak one tea spoon full fennel seeds (vadiyali or badi sauf) and one teaspoon full cumin seeds                       (jeera)..soak in a glass of water for 3 to 4 hours...add a pinch of black salt powder...filter it....drink it             with or without adding sugar.

3......take a few coriander leaves and one tea spoon jeera...paste it with a little water add a pinch of
        black salt powder..drink it by mixing in a glass of water.

                                                                    FULLER'S EARTH
4......take a cup of Multani mitti (fuller's earth) add a table spoon of chandan (sandal) powder.. mix it with             Rose water or normal water to make it smooth like paste ...apply it on your body for 10 to 20 minutes           before bath...clean it while bathing. very cool to beat summer heat and summer rashes.

5......soak one tea spoon of sabja seeds (basil /Tukmaria seeds) with khara shakar (white rock sugar) in a             glass of water for 1 to 2  hours...drink it without filtering..good to control summer heat.                      

                                                               DRIED ROSE PETALS
6......cool Rose syrup....take 750 grams of sugar , add about 4 cups of water , now add 20 grams of dry               rose petals and 5 grams of  green cardamom ....boil well...add half teaspoon of lemon juice...stir well            ..boil it to  make syrup... filter it ..let it cool to room temperature.. transfer it in a bottle...this can be                 taken by mixing one part of it to four / five parts of water as per taste , with or without ice.

                                                                             KHUS
7......cool Wala(khus) syrup....750 grams of sugar , 5 grams of cardamom  , 50 grams of  wala(khus)...clean         wala with water.. add 4 cups of water ...boil it ..add one tea spoon of lemon juice..boil well to make             good syrup...filter it...cool to room temperature...transfer to a bottle...any time drink one part of syrup           to 4 or 5 parts of water..with or without ice...very nice and cool summer drink.

        ......although all above  goods are normally used  in our homes but.....                                                    ......//Consulting your doctor is Advisable before using any of above Ayurvedic treatments or                          medicines

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DALCHINI

Dalchini is a kind of spice , sweet and savoury ,  commonly used to enhance flavour and taste in many food and bakery products.

It is also known as Cinnamon . In south India it is known as Karuva .

In Gujrat it is called Taj .

It has many medicinal values too .

It is used......

1.in Aromatic products.

2. as condiment and flavouring agent in cockery and food products .

3. in deserts like pie , doughnuts and buns .

4.in candies .

5.in soups and pickles .

6.in packets of Sambar masala , garam masala , kitchen masala , shahi gravy masala etc .
7.for relief from cold and flu....a pinch of dalchini powder to be taken with half teaspoon ginger juice and one teaspoon honey , one time daily. .
8.to enhance taste in curries , pulav and biryani .
9.for weight loss... mix a pinch of dalchini powder with lukewarm water and drink it one time daily.
10.for relief from headache...apply a little powder mixed with water on forehead .
11.as a mouth freshener....half teaspoon powder with aglass of normal water and gargle .
12.for relief from cough....a pinch of dalchini powder , a piece of dry ginger , 2 to 3 black pepper and one clove boil in quarter of water , add little honey and take it twice daily.
13. can be applied to skin with honey to cure eczema , ringworm and other skin rashes .
14. to relieve pain from arthrities ....apply a paste of dalchini powder mixed with lukewarm water .
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YASHTIMADHU

Yashtimadhu is root of Glycyrrhiza glabra . It is also known as Liquorice ,  Jeshti madh , Mulhathi , Mulethi or simply Meethalakdi in common.

It is sweet in taste and dull or light brown outside and yellow inside. It is mainly used in Kapha or Pita Dosha treatments.It is also used with other ayurvedic herbs.

It is sold in whole or powdered form.

It is also manufactured and marketed in capsules by many leading ayurvedic pharmacies.

It is also sold in form of Yashtimadhu Grita (ghee).

Its extract is called Rub ulsoos or Jethimadh shira ,  that is blackish in color.

its main properties are....

1.Laxative.

2.Expectorant.

3.Mouth freshener.

4. anti tomour.

5. anti inflammatory.

6. anti acidity.

7. Digestive.

8.anti arthritic.

9. anti allergic.

It is used in... 

1.  sweets and candies.

2. mouth fresheners.

3. cough expectorants.

4.anti Asthma treatments.

5. curing sore throat.

6.Lozenges to cure irritating throat.

7.treatment in bronchitis.

8. treatment in stomach pain due to acidity.

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MENTHOL

Menthol is also known as  Sat Pudina , Peppermint crystals , Asman Tara or Jhavar pudina.
Menthol is an organic compound obtained from peppermint or mint oils in crystal form.
It is clear and white  , good at room temperature.
It has cooling effect there fore it is used in skin powders.

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                                                         MENTHOL CRYSTALS
Is used to cure skin irritation with some other ayurvedic medicines.
It is used in many mouth wash products for oral health.
It is also used in...
1. tooth pastes
2. cosmetics
3.cough drops
4.creams and lotions to relieve itching
5.Inhalants
6.Lozenges
7.Balms to treat aches and pains
8.Treatments in nasal congestion
9.Breath fresheners
10.Lip balms
11.Skin creams to treat Sun burns
12.Shaving creams and After shave lotions
//Consulting your doctor is Advisable before using any of above Ayurvedic treatments or medicines
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ASHWAGANDHA and health

Ashwagandha ..also known Withania Somnifera , Asundha ,Asoda , Asan , Indian Ginseng , Vajigandha is in form of root , used in many ayurvedic and herbal medicines.
see also...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withania_somnifera
1.Immune booster
2.Good restorative properties
3.Aphrodisiac (increases sexual desire)
4.Increases fertility
5.Promotes sexual health
6.Relieve fatigue
7.Concentration
8.Treatment in sleeplessness
9.Good for bones
10.Lowers bad cholesterol
11.Helpful in treatment of libido
12.Helpful in treatment of arthritis

13.Good in treatment of backache
14.Beneficial in blood circulation
15.Promotes physical and mental health
although Ashwagandha is used in many Ayurvedic and Herbal medicines but experts say it is not good to be taken in pregnancy.
Ashwagangha can be taken in powder form and it is also available in form of tablets and capsules manufactured by many leading ayurvedic companies.
Ashwagandha is good to increase breast milk also,to be taken in powder form with satavari powder mix about 2 to 3 grams with lukewarm milk.
take Ashwagandha powder mix with shilajit powder about 1/4 th teaspoon daily in warm cow milk for weakness in patients of diabetes.
Ashwagandha Yamakam (OIL)..is good for massage in gout and arthritis.

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HEALTH with AMLA

Amla which is also known as Gooseberry , Awala , Amaliki ,Aula(punjabi) ,Nellika(malayalam) ,Amoliki(bengali) and phyllanthus embilica , is fruit in pale yellow colour , when fresh having rich contents of vitamin C .
Amla fruit is easily available in many parts of the world. Amla is sour in taste , therefore it is eaten mainly by preparing it in salt water with turmeric and spices to make it palatable. It is also eaten with various prepation with sugar and honey.average weight of it is 30 to 60 grams.
Various benefits of  Amla are,
1. cooling and laxative .
2.reduces bad cholesterol
3.antioxidant
4.diuretic
5.decrease blood glucose levels in diabetic patients
6.digestive
7.anti-constipation
8.reduces sun strokes
9.blood purification
10.nourishing hair and scalp
 11. prevents premature greying of hair
12.beneficial in leukorrhea
13.good for mouth ulcers
14.cleanse liver from toxins
 15.increases Hb count in blood etc.

Amla can be eaten in forms of pickles and murrabas with or after food.
Amla is used in form of dried powder or juice in many ayurvedic and unani medicines . Amla is used in many shampoos and hair oils.
Mahrishi charak has mentioned Amla as a rejuvective tonic in charak sanhita.Amla is one of the main content in Triphala chooran , which is cooling and good treatment of constipation.
Amla is also used in chayawanprash .
Amla is used in facial packs with curd , honey ,sandal powder , neem and multani powder.
It is advised to increase health by adding Amla in daily diets.

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