Tuesday, 2 October 2018

KULEETH

                             KULEETH.....
Also known as Kulith, Hurali or Madras Gram available commonly at allover India at Kiryana or provision stores.
 How to use..
take about 30 to 40 grms of KULEETH DAL ..
Soak it for about 4 to 5 hrs in one and a half glass of water....
Add to it a pinch of Sendav salt powder ...
about 4 seeds of kali mirch...
Boil it ,till it remains to one glass of it....Drink it once daily
This will flush out small stones with passing of urine....
note....PLEASE
Please avoid it for use during Pregnancy and Breast feeding
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GOKHRU SEEDS +DHANIA

                       KIDNEY  STONES
                               CALCULI
               AYURVEDIC  TREATMENT
Kidney stone is a hard pieces formed in any or both kidneys or in urinary track.
Gokhru sseds.....English name...small caltrops,Sanskrit...Gokshra, Sindhi...Gokhru or Bakhiro, Gujrati...Mitha gokhru, Kannada... Negilmullu or  Negalu,  Malayalam.... Nerungil , Oriya...Gakhura or Gokhra, Hindi...Chota gokhru, Telugu....Chirupalleru, Marathi...sarata or sharatta, Punjabi...Bakhra or Lotak and its Botanical name is Tribulus terrestis
Gokhru seeds are........Diuretic and dissolves calculi / Kidney stones. 
How to use it......
Gokhru seeds....about 10 to 12 seeds and 10 grms of Dhania (coriander)  seeds...
Soak it in a glass of water...
Put 10 grms of Khada Shakar...
Soak it for 4 to 5 hrs....
Drain....
Drink this water for 15 to 20 days as per size and no. of kidney stones (under the guidance of expert ayurvedic medical practioner)
Please avoid it for use during Pregnancy and Breast feeding
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ARITHA ... SOAP NUTS

                        **** ARITHA****
ARITHA are fruits of soap nut tree.
ARITHA are commonly used in India for washing hair.
ARITHA are nuts, which produce foam,so ARITHA are also known as soap nuts.
Aritha being ayurvdic/herbal fruit,Therefore natural way to be used in replacement of bathing soap.
ARITHA are used for hair growth.
ARITHA are used in many ayurvedic products.
ARITHA are also known as Sapindus mukorossi and also known as Reetha.

How to use...
Take a sufficient quantity of ARITHA ,
Put the same in suacepan or in Kadai, add two glasses of water.
Boil the same till it reduces about half water, keep aside till cools to room temperature.
Now,mash the nuts,apply on head for about 5 to 10 minutes.wash with normal water.
ARITHA powder also available in ayurvedic stores,powder can be used in same way.
ARITHA are good and natural way for long hair, silky and shining hair and also good for dandruff.
And nourishing for hair routes, so good as hair fall control.

Note...Use as per suggestions of your doctor or an ayurvedic practitioner                 
(This type of ARITHA water, can also be used to clean old Ornaments  with help of a brush.)

Thursday, 23 July 2015

INDARJAV......( seeds )

INDARJAV are of two types....
          1....Karu Indarjav ..... i.e.. Bitter in taste
          2....Meetha Indarjav...i.e..Sweet in taste
INDARJAV...also known as...                                                                                                 
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    •           Marathi......Kutaja or Kuda beej
    •           Hindi..........Karva Indarjav
    •           Tamil.........Vepali
    •           Oriya..........Kherva
    •           Punjabi.......Keor
    •           Bengali......Kurchi
    •           Sanskrit.....Kutija
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    • INDARJAV....(BITTER)...uses and benefits 
    • Piles / Bleeding Piles .....Take 10 grms INDERJAV powder and 20 grms BEL PHAL powder...mix it ....take half teaspoon of it with normal drinking water twice daily for a few days.
    • Fever .....take 10 grms  INDERJAV + 10 grms KALMAK + 10 grms GILOY .....powder it....take about half teaspoon of it ....boil it in half cup of water,,,,drain...take it once or twice daily as required.
    •  Dysentery / Diarrhoea .....take 10 grms INDERJAV powder  + 10 grms BEL PHAL powder + 10 grms SAT ISBAGOL ......  mix well ....take half tea spoon of it.... by adding it to a glass of water or a cup of fresh curd ...once or twice daily as required.                                                       //Consulting your doctor is Advisable before using any of above Ayurvedic treatments or medicines

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    Thursday, 4 June 2015

    BEAT THE HEAT.... CHANDAN GULAB SHARBAT

    To beat the summer heat ...you can prepare cool syrup at home...as following...
    TAKE........
                                  SUGAR.........................................(shakkar/sakhar)....750 Gms
                                  CHOTI ILAICHI..........................(green cardamom).10   Gms
                                  DRY GULAB PHOOL................(dry rose petals)....20   Gms
                                  SWET CHANDAN POWDER....(sandal powder).....20  Gms
    Now take about 600 ml water....Boil it for 3 minutes....transfer 750 grams of sugar....boil for further 10 minutes on slow flame by stirring it...by the help of Tea strainer(chanini)... take out impurities of sugar flowing on surface.....add to it green cardamom , dry rose petals and sandal powder....boil well for 5 to 10 minutes.
     TAKE..........
                          25 to 30 ml of this cool syrup in a glass of cold water or milk to beat the summer heat.
     Can be added to ICE CREAMS , KULFIS , FALUDA or other cool drinks

    PET SAAF...,BIMARI MAAF

    It is said by many ayurvedic doctors ,..PET SAAF...BIMARI MAAF....this means that if your bowls are clean than you are away from a good number of diseases .
    Following is a good ayurvedic preparation to clean bowls daily at morning.
    This should be taken with lukewarm water at bed time
                                         SEENA LEAVES.....(cassia senna/sonamukhi)... 20 Gms
                                         HIMEJ.......................(terminalia chebula/harire)..20 Gms
                                         SANCHAR...............(black salt)............................05 Gms
                                         SENDAV..................(rock salt).............................05 Gms
                                         GULAB PHOOL......(dry rose petals)...................10 Gms
                                         HARI ILAICHI........(green cardamom)................10 Nos.
    grind all above goods to fine powder
    take about one to two teaspoon full with lukewarm water at bed time.
    It works good to empty your bowls at morning.
    good as laxative.
    can be taken for treatment of hemorrhoids/piles with other ayurvedic  medicines.
    It is a very good ayurvedic preparation.
    All above goods are easily available at your nearly ayurvedic store.

    please note........not good for children/ pregnant/nursing women/high BP patients.

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    Thursday, 10 July 2014

    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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    Friday, 4 July 2014

    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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    Friday, 27 June 2014

    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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    Saturday, 7 June 2014

    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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    Tuesday, 27 May 2014

    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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    Saturday, 17 May 2014

    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.
    //Consulting your doctor is Advisable before using any of above Ayurvedic treatments or medicines
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    Tuesday, 6 May 2014

    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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    Sunday, 4 May 2014

    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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    Wednesday, 30 April 2014

    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 ......
    ......//Consulting your doctor is Advisable before starting any of above Ayurvedic drinks..........
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