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.

//Consulting your doctor is Advisable before using any of above Ayurvedic treatments or medicines

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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
 //Consulting your doctor is Advisable before using any of above Ayurvedic treatments or medicines
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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.

......./Consulting your doctor is Advisable before using any of above Ayurvedic treatments or medicines
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