Karakkaya(Harithaki)

           Karakkaya Fruit :  Haritaki is a rejuvenative, laxative (unripe), astringent (ripe), anthelmintic, nervine,       expectorant, tonic, carminative, and appetite stimulant.

·         It is used in people who have leprosy (including skin disorders), anemia, narcosis, piles, chronic, intermittent fever, heart disease, diarrhea, anorexia, cough and excessive secretion of mucus, and a range of other complaints and symptoms.

·         According to the Bhavaprakasha, Haritaki was derived from a drop of nectar from Indra’s cup. Haritaki is use to mitigate Vata and eliminate ama (toxins), indicated by constipation, a thick greyish tongue coating, abdominal pain and distension, foul feces and breath, flatulence, weakness, and a slow pulse.

·         The fresh fruit is dipana and the powdered dried fruit made into a paste and taken with jaggery is malashodhana, removing impurities and wastes from the body.

·         Haritaki is an effective purgative when taken as a powder, but when the whole dried fruit is boiled the resulting decoction is grahi, useful in the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery.

·         The fresh or reconstituted fruit taken before meals stimulates digestion, where as if taken with meals it increases intelligence, nourishes the senses and purifies the digestive and genitourinary tract.

·         Taken after meals Haritaki treats diseases caused by the aggravation of Vayu, Pitta and Kapha as a result of unwholesome food and drinks.

·         Haritaki is a rasayana to Vata, increasing awareness, and has a nourishing, restorative effect on the central nervous system.

·         Haritaki improves digestion, promotes the absorption of nutrients, and regulates colon function.

Gunta galagara

 

 Guntagalagara aaku/Bhringaraj leaves: These are widely available through India in wet lands with dark green leaves. We collect these leaves and use for wounds. We can grow these in pots and compounds. They grow all soils, but black soil is best. This is herbal/ayurvedic plant use in medicines.

Guntagalagara Juice:

·         This can be used for wounds and small cuts. It is powerful anti-septic & anti-fungal.

·         This can be used with coconut/sesame oil in making herbal hair oils.

·         It helps to grow hair, stops hair fall, strengthens hair, keep as black, acting natural tinting and dyeing agent.

·         Add equal proportion of Guntagalagara, radish juice and massage thoroughly in the night. Early Morning head bath with soap nut juice(kunkudukaya rasam)

Tulasi

Ram Tulasi

Krishna Tulasi

History of TULASI: As a scientific name we knew as Basil. In India broadly we have two variety of TULASI plants 1) Ram Tulasi 2) Krishna Tulasi. But both Tulasi gives us same purpose. We have another variety called Vana Tulasi (Garden in Brindavan). It has another name called Sabja or Rudrajada.

Ram Tulasi: It has both leaves and stem are light green in shade.

Krishna Tulasi: It has purple flowers and stem and leaves are greenish-purple combination

   The tulsi or holy basil is an important symbol in the Hindu religious tradition and is worshipped in the morning and evening by Hindus at large. The holy basil is also an herbal remedy for a lot of common ailments.

Healing Power: The tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic and also sharpen memory. They promote the removal of the catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tube. The leaves strengthen the stomach and induce copious perspiration. The seed of the plant are mucilaginous.

Fever & Common Cold: The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. During the rainy season, when malaria and dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boiled with tea, act as preventive against these diseases. In case of acute fevers, a decoction of the leaves boiled with powdered cardamom in half a liter of water and mixed with sugar and milk brings down the temperature. The juice of tulsi leaves can be used to bring down fever. Extract of tulsi leaves in fresh water should be given every 2 to 3 hours. In between one can keep giving sips of cold water. In children, it is every effective in bringing down the temperature.

Coughs: Tulsi is an important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi leaves relieves cold and flu.

Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be used as a gargle.

Respiratory Disorder: The herb is useful in the treatment of respiratory system disorder. A decoction of the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold. A decoction of the leaves, cloves and common salt also gives immediate relief in case of influenza. They should be boiled in half a liter of water till only half the water is left and add then taken.

Kidney Stone: Basil has strengthening effect on the kidney. In case of renal stone the juice of basil leaves and honey, if taken regularly for 6 months it will expel them via the urinary tract.

Heart Disorder: Basil has a beneficial effect in cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from them. It reduces the level of blood cholesterol.

Children's Ailments: Common pediatric problems like cough cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox delay their appearance, basil leaves taken with saffron will hasten them.

Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an anti-stress agent. Recent studies have shown that the leaves afford significant protection against stress. Even healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day, to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent several common elements.

Mouth Infections: The leaves are quite effective for the ulcer and infections in the mouth. A few leaves chewed will cure these conditions.

Insect Bites: The herb is a prophylactic or preventive and curative for insect stings or bites. A teaspoonful of the juice of the leaves is taken and is repeated after a few hours. Fresh juice must also be applied to the affected parts. A paste of fresh roots is also effective in case of bites of insects and leeches.

Skin Disorders: Applied locally, basil juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. It has also been tried successfully by some naturopaths in the treatment of leucoderma.

Teeth Disorder: The herb is useful in teeth disorders. Its leaves, dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for brushing teeth. It can also be mixed with mustered oil to make a paste and used as toothpaste. This is very good for maintaining dental health, counteracting bad breath and for massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhea and other teeth disorders.

Headaches: Basil makes a good medicine for headache. A decoction of the leaves can be given for this disorder. Pounded leaves mixed with sandalwood paste can also be applied on the forehead for getting relief from heat, headache, and for providing coolness in general.

Eye Disorders: Basil juice is an effective remedy for sore eyes and night-blindness, which is generally caused by deficiency of vitamin A. Two drops of black basil juice are put into the eyes daily at bedtime.

Aloe veera

Plant History:

        This plant will grow in all climatic conditions. It does not require much water and it with stands 3 to 4 months without water. Aloe Vera is a stem less or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 50–100 cm tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on the upper and lower stem surfaces. The margin of the leaf is serrated and has small white teeth. The flowers are produced in summer on a spike up to 90 cm tall, each flower pendulous, with a yellow tubular corolla 2–3 cm long.

Cosmetic Use: Aloe Vera gel or cream can be use as a facial purpose. It keeps clean, fresh, soft with shiny. It is natural product. It does not have any side effects. It removes dryness and removes pimples. It removes wrinkles. Aloe Vera juice can be used as a body massage. This can

Cohn’s Diseases: Aloe Vera juice only has Vitamin B12 in natural and vegetarian food variety. This juice can used as long term diseases like blood in stools (Motions), Diabetes, Abdominal pains, Constipation problems, Diarrhea ,Specially women problems(Menstrual problems),Gastric problems. It has anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-parasitic properties. Better digest by using this juice. This is friendly nature to all body parts for better functionality from hair to foot.

Medical Use: Aloe Vera plants can be used as a burn and wounds. It is very important in removing foot cons. Even though it is Cohn’s disease, we can remove those with Aloe Vera stems from 1 week to 1 month without pain and without operation. Skin itching and infection can be removed by using juice or gel on the surface of those.

Commercial use:  Aloe Vera use in soap manufacture, tissues, incense, sun screens, moisturizers, Shampoos, hair oils and juices.

*  It can be widely available in patanjali clinics (stores in India). It is 100% purity and cheaper   price among all.