Herbs for Your Health

Posted by admin on Apr 10, 2008

Gum-resin of guggulu Sprouted mung: Gum-resin of guggulu Sprouted mung is the only kind of pulses allowed in the diet of a rheumatic patient. The gum-resin of guggulu is the most important ingredient used in medicines which cure rheumatism.
Cumin seeds: Adding cumin seeds to the food during an attack of dysentery is beneficial.

Mung: This pulse is good for the heart as well as rheumatic patients.
Castor seeds: Oil derived from them is an excellent purgative.
Masoor: This pulse too is good for the heart.
Chillies: Chillies are usually asked to be avoided by Ayurvedic physicians as in most diseases, they are a harmful condiment.
Turmeric Powder: Turmeric powder mixed with warm water is an effective cure for bronchitis.
Black pepper: Black pepper is very useful in combating heart diseases.
Fenugreek seeds: Fenugreek seeds help in curing diabetes.
Asafoetida: Asafoetida is good if taken when there is an attack of cough.
Suvarna sutashekhara: Suvarna sutashekhara is an important Ayurvedic drug for migraine, which consist of Mercury, Copper, Sulphur, Borax and Gold.
Cheese, Wheat and Milk: Cheese, Wheat and Milk are part of the prescribed diet for colic pain.
Turmeric Powder: Turmeric powder in warm milk is a reliable household remedy for fever with common cold.
Fenugreek seeds: Fenugreek seeds can cure cough.
Jaggery: Jaggery obtained from palm fruit has many remedial properties, one of them is curing headache.
Isabgol plant and busk: Isabgol busk in warm water is the most effective cure for constipation.
Ginger: Chewing a piece of ginger before eating prevents and cures indigestion.
Clove oil: Applying clove oil is a very effective cure for toothache.
Castor leaves: Castor leaves smeared with castor oil help mitigate joint pains.
Neem leaves and twigs: Brushing one’s teeth with neem twigs is an ancient Indian practice as the medicinal properties of neem are manifold.