Herbs: The ancient secret to healthy living
One of the greatest gifts we humans have ever received from nature is a huge collection of herbs and spices. These herbs are used in flavoring the food items, as medicines, or in perfumes too. These herbs are glorified in the Tenth Mandala of Rig Veda (10:97) as ‘The tawny (herbs & spices) plants were born in the ancient times, three ages before the gods; now I will meditate upon their hundred and seven forms’.
Following are the five popular herbs that help to a greater extent. .....[[Read on by clicking on Read More below]] .....
Basil (Tulasi):
Tulasi is gloried by all the Vedas, prominently Ayurveda for its spiritual as well as medicinal properties. It is best for cooking or creating a refreshing atmosphere in your home.
Uses, medicinal properties and health benefits:
• Deodorizer, anti-arthritic, topical antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and insect repellent.
• Offers vitamins A, K, and C, as well as magnesium, iron, potassium, and calcium.
Coriander:
There can’t be a single India home where coriander leaves are not used. We may have just known these leaves as taste enhancers but they possess excellent medicinal properties.
Uses, medicinal properties and health benefits:
• Used in cooking. The roots once frozen can be used to flavor soup; serve chopped with avocados.
• Have an ample amount of antioxidant Vitamin C, help in digestion, and relieve inflammation (cause of gastric ailments).
• They energize blood sugar; reduce stress in the liver and pancreas. As a result, the insulin is produced in a good amount as well as the digestion process is made smooth.
Parsley:
Amid the rising pollution level, it is imperative to have a good immunity system. Parsley (ajmod in Hindi) is a natural anti-bacterial solution.
Uses, medicinal properties and health benefits:
• Considered by Ayurveda as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, it helps in digestion and detoxification.
• It can boost your immune system and counteract bad breath.
• It MUST NOT be eaten by women during their pregnancy because it is known for causing uterine contractions and miscarriage.
Aloe Vera:
It is regarded as a multipurpose treatment herb. Called as ‘kathalai’ In Ayurveda, it an extract from the Agave plant. The plant is used widely in the traditional herbal medicine of many countries.
Uses, medicinal properties and health benefits:
• Rich in Vitamin C, E and beta carotene which gives it its nourishing and anti-ageing qualities.
• Skin Moisturizing the skin without making it greasy, which makes it a great buy for those with oily skin.
• Can be used in the winter as well as in the summer by people of all skin types.
• Can be used as a gel directly or can be mixed with skin other ingredients to make a pack.
Bel:
Bel or Belpatra or Bilva shares a very special connection with Lord Shiva. It is said that if a person prays to Lord Shiva with a clear mind and offers a Belpatra to the Shivling, the Lord blesses him/her with whatever he/she desires.
Uses, medicinal properties and health benefits:
• It is a healing tree which cures all diseases caused by vata (wind) and gives strength to the body.
• Heals common digestive problems such as diarrhoea, constipation, cholera, haemorrhoids (piles) and the like.
• Scalp massage with the coconut oil having bael peel extract (heat bael peel in coconut oil) on regular basis provides relief from the dandruff.
• Drinking juice of bael leaves (boil dried bael leaves in water) helps in managing the hypertension. Eating bael regularly during night by mixing with sugar and honey helps to cure tuberculosis.
One of the greatest gifts we humans have ever received from nature is a huge collection of herbs and spices. These herbs are used in flavoring the food items, as medicines, or in perfumes too. These herbs are glorified in the Tenth Mandala of Rig Veda (10:97) as ‘The tawny (herbs & spices) plants were born in the ancient times, three ages before the gods; now I will meditate upon their hundred and seven forms’.
Following are the five popular herbs that help to a greater extent. .....[[Read on by clicking on Read More below]] .....
Basil (Tulasi):
Tulasi is gloried by all the Vedas, prominently Ayurveda for its spiritual as well as medicinal properties. It is best for cooking or creating a refreshing atmosphere in your home.
Uses, medicinal properties and health benefits:
• Deodorizer, anti-arthritic, topical antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and insect repellent.
• Offers vitamins A, K, and C, as well as magnesium, iron, potassium, and calcium.
Coriander:
There can’t be a single India home where coriander leaves are not used. We may have just known these leaves as taste enhancers but they possess excellent medicinal properties.
Uses, medicinal properties and health benefits:
• Used in cooking. The roots once frozen can be used to flavor soup; serve chopped with avocados.
• Have an ample amount of antioxidant Vitamin C, help in digestion, and relieve inflammation (cause of gastric ailments).
• They energize blood sugar; reduce stress in the liver and pancreas. As a result, the insulin is produced in a good amount as well as the digestion process is made smooth.
Parsley:
Amid the rising pollution level, it is imperative to have a good immunity system. Parsley (ajmod in Hindi) is a natural anti-bacterial solution.
Uses, medicinal properties and health benefits:
• Considered by Ayurveda as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, it helps in digestion and detoxification.
• It can boost your immune system and counteract bad breath.
• It MUST NOT be eaten by women during their pregnancy because it is known for causing uterine contractions and miscarriage.
Aloe Vera:
It is regarded as a multipurpose treatment herb. Called as ‘kathalai’ In Ayurveda, it an extract from the Agave plant. The plant is used widely in the traditional herbal medicine of many countries.
Uses, medicinal properties and health benefits:
• Rich in Vitamin C, E and beta carotene which gives it its nourishing and anti-ageing qualities.
• Skin Moisturizing the skin without making it greasy, which makes it a great buy for those with oily skin.
• Can be used in the winter as well as in the summer by people of all skin types.
• Can be used as a gel directly or can be mixed with skin other ingredients to make a pack.
Bel:
Bel or Belpatra or Bilva shares a very special connection with Lord Shiva. It is said that if a person prays to Lord Shiva with a clear mind and offers a Belpatra to the Shivling, the Lord blesses him/her with whatever he/she desires.
Uses, medicinal properties and health benefits:
• It is a healing tree which cures all diseases caused by vata (wind) and gives strength to the body.
• Heals common digestive problems such as diarrhoea, constipation, cholera, haemorrhoids (piles) and the like.
• Scalp massage with the coconut oil having bael peel extract (heat bael peel in coconut oil) on regular basis provides relief from the dandruff.
• Drinking juice of bael leaves (boil dried bael leaves in water) helps in managing the hypertension. Eating bael regularly during night by mixing with sugar and honey helps to cure tuberculosis.
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