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Abhrak (MICA – Double Silicate of Aluminium and Potassium or Sodium) Introduction Abhrak is Mica in English. It’s a mineral which is found in many parts of India and The Indian Mica is considered as the most superior one. The reference of Abhrak is that there are many Classical texts of Ayurveda and it has its importance as the major ingredient for many Ayurvedic preparations. In this Article there are necessary details regarding Abhrak and its uses as well. अभ्रकं
Read More....Snehana or Oleation Therapy in Ayurveda Abstract To eliminate the diseases fully and to increase nonspecific immunity against all the diseases or vyadhi the purificatory procedures play an important role. Panchakarma therapy is the only way of purification of the vitiated doshas (Vata, pitta and kapha) from the body and these are of five types. Before these therapies Snehana (Oleation) and swedana (Sudation) therapy were postoperative managements applied for all the purificatory procedures. But these procedures are described as main
Read More....Panchamla Thailam Reference – Sahasrayogam Introduction Panchamla thailam is an Ayurvedic formulation known for its amazing benefits in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis and ascites. Its action is known to be anti-edematous and works effectively when given an external application over dropsy. Ingredients Panchamla thailam has following contents: Amlavetasa – Tikul (Garcinia pedunculata) Vrikshamla (Garcinia morella) Chincha – Tamarind Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) Cow Urine Supernatant Parts of Curd (Mastu) Badara Patra – (Leaves of Ziziphus jujuba) Dadim – Pomegranate (Punica
Read More....Nimbamritadi Eranda Tailam Reference – Astangahridayam Introduction Nimbamritadi eranda tailam is an Ayurvedic herbal preparation that is well known for its use in several skin ailments, Rheumatoid arthritis and constipation. Ingredients The Nimbamritadi eranda taila is composed of the following ingredients: Eranda Taila – Ricinus communis oil Nimba – Azadirachta indica Amrita – Tinospora cordifolia Vrisha – Adhatoda vasica Patola – Trichosanthes dioica Nidigdhika – Solanum surattense Patha – Cyclea peltata Vidanga – Embelia ribes Suradaru – Caedus deodara Gaji
Read More....Aak, Madar (Calotropis gigantea) – Uses, Benefits, Dosage and Properties Arka (Calotropis gigantea) is a perennial shrub growing 2.5 meter high with various branches and sub branches. Leaves are simple, opposite, sub sessile, ovate and cordate at base. It has bunch of waxy flowers that are white or lavender in color. Flowers consists of pointed five petals and a small beautiful crown, which holds the stamen. It has milky stem and contains cardiac glycosides, fatty acid and calcium oxalate. General
Read More....Mango (Mangifera indica) – Uses, Benefits, Dosage and Properties Who does not like eating mangoes or its various dishes, desserts and smoothies? I know one of my family members who is allergic to this amazing fruit and it is hard to understand the plight. I have used this example just too literally to emphasize the amazing goodness of the rich flavor of mango fruit in its various stages. Different parts of this plant which can be used for multiple purposes.
Read More....Ashwagandha – Winter Cherry (Withania Somnifera) Description of Plant Ashwagandha is short woody shrub which can grow up to 35-75 cm in height. From the central stem branches are extended radially. Leaves are 10- 12 cm long and dull green in color. Flowers are small and round in shape. Flowers are greenish- yellow, found in flowered clustered in axils and 4-6mm in diameter. Fruits are red berries enclosed in a green enlarged calyx. Roots are stout, long tuberous, fleshy, whitish
Read More....Agastya (Sesbania grandiflora) – Uses, Benefits, Dosage and Properties Introduction FAQs Description of Agastya Tree Agastya is fast growing and soft wooded tree grows up to 3-8mt in height. Leaves are regular, deciduous, and abruptly pinnate and rounded about 15-30cm long and has 10-20 leaflets. According to different species this plant bears red and white flowers. Agastya tree flowers are long, has 2-4 flower racemes, shallowly 2 lipped and are boat shaped. Plant bears flowers in month of September and
Read More....Bilva (Aegle marmelos) – Bael Uses, Benefits, Dosage and Properties Description of Plant Bael is a spinous deciduous and aromatic tree with long, strong and axillary spines. This Bael tree grows up to 18mt in height and thickness of tree is about 3-4ft. Bael Leaves are 3-5 foliate, leaflets are ovate and have typical aroma. Bael Flowers are greenish white in color and sweet scented. Bael Fruits are large, woody, greyish yellow, 8-15 celled and have sweet gummy orange colored
Read More....Vasaka, Malabar nut (Adhatoda Vasica) – Uses, Benefits, Dosage and Properties Plant Description Vasaka is tall, dense, evergreen herbaceous shrub. Trunk of this shrub has numerous, long, opposite and ascending branches. This plant contains yellow colored bark. Leaves are lance shaped, oppositely arranged and smooth edged with short petioles. Leaves are bitter tasting and when dried color changes to dull brownish green. The leaves are rich in alkaloid compound vasicine. Inflorescence show dense, large and auxiliary spikes and flowers are
Read More....Pushkarmool (Inula Racemosa) Description of Plant Inula racemosa is a perennial herb with a height extending from 0.5 to 1.5 meter. The stem is grooved, rough and very hairy. The leaves of this plants are large, elliptical, and 3-6 cm long with 2-3 cm breadth, having long petioles. The fruits being slender achenes, 0.4 cm long, bewhiskered with 0.75 cm long pappus hairs. The flowers are bright yellow in color with many in heads, 0.5-1 cm in diameter. The fresh
Read More....Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) – The Fearless Warrior (Ref: Bhavaprakasa Nighantu) About Bibhitaki Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) as the name suggests, makes the persons fearless of all diseases and it keeps us away from diseases. Vibheetaki is the common synonym used for bibhitaki meaning lack of fear. Bibhitaki is one among the constituents of ‘triphala’. It is a laxative and in Ayurveda, it is used for purgation therapy. Terminalia bellirica is a large deciduous tree and is spread over the lower hills
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