Nose drops for Thyroid hormone disorders

The oil made from the fruits of the Neem tree is known to have many medicinal properties.
Using them as nose drops regulates the functioning of the Thyroid gland .
Dosage-1 drop in each nostril-preferably early in the morning on an empty stomach.

For another tip for Thyroid regulation refer :
http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2011/11/ayurvedic-cure-for-thyroid-problems.html

Banyan fruit powder as a cure for many diseases

Banyan fruits.Ficus bengalensis

Hindi-Bad,Barrh
English:Banyan tree
Telugu:Marri chettu
Tamil:Aala maram

This tree has many medicinal properties but this post is about the healing properties of the fruit.
This tip is told by Panditha Elchuri.
             A fruit is made as an offering to the Banyan tree and it is highly recommended that the person say thanks to the tree for the help-( It is always good etiquette  to say thanks -even to a tree I guess..)
The fruit is collected ,washed and cut into 4 parts and dried in the sun .It is made into a smooth powder.

1-This banyan fruit powder is mixed with
2 - an equal quantity of Mishri or rock candy sugar and
3 - half the amount of Jeera powder.(aka cumin).

This mixture is stored in a glass jar.
Some dry pieces of fruit may be stored in bulk which is useful to make a fresh batch of the given mixture.

The dosage per day  is- half a spoon for children and one spoon for adults with a glass of milk which can be sweetened with Mishri.

Benefits for children:

• Children grow taller 
• Weak children become stronger and their complexion improves.
• The memory of children improves dramatically.
• A better behavioral change is seen in extremely stubborn children.

Benefits for Men:

• Men become stronger and get a lustre of youth.
• It is very potent and improves men's health in general and reduces the early discharge problem in men.

Benefits for Ladies:

• All kinds of gynec problems are solved if ladies  take this powder twice a day.

This includes - Excess discharge in periods,cysts in ovaries,white discharge problem,spotting between periods,repeated natural abortions,very light periods,some kinds of infertility and polyps.

• It also tones up the body  and firming the flabby areas giving them a youthful appearance.

For old people:
It acts a rejuvenant for the old.

To lose weight faster...

Wish you all a very Happy and Healthy New year.

On the same note, here's a tip to lose weight naturally.
Mix:
30 gm of  Triphala powder
10 gm of Sont powder(dried ginger powder-sonti,chukku)
10 gm of peppercorn powder --Kala mirch ,miriyalu, milagu.
10 gm of rock salt (kala namak-Saindhavalavanam)
10 gm of  long pepper powder-aka  Pippali , Pipallu .For the image see the link
http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/06/long-pepper-for-stomach-problems.html

The Sont and black peppercorns should be dry roasted before grinding them to a smooth powder.

Mix all the powders and store in a glass jar.
Half a spoon of this weight reducing churan is mixed with a little Sesame seed oil and taken twice a day.
Sesame seed oil is used in various other lehyams and available in all supermarkets-aka -nuvvula nooni in Telugu-til ka tel in Hindi and Nallenai in Tamil.

The dosage period is around six months and this will help a person in their weight reducing efforts and  to attain a slimmer figure.

Ayurvedic nose drops for Sinusitis

People who suffer from Sinusitis during winter as a routine can crush the leaves of Acalypha indica * and put one drop of the juice in the nostrils.A slight burning sensation is normal. One drop for each nostril is sufficient.
Care should be taken that the leaves are clean .This is an extremely common plant and the remedy is very effective in relieving the Sinus symptoms .
Common names of Acalypha indica:

Tamil name:Kuppaimeni
Telugu name:Moorkonda,murkonda,kuppi chettu, Kuppinta
Sanskrit  name: Haritha manjari
English name:Indian Acalypha,Indian nettle
Hindi  :Khokli or Kuppi


More info and image can be found in 
http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2011/01/acalypha-indica-khokli-or-kuppi.html

Click on the tab ' Sinusitis' below  for more remedies for the inflammation of the Sinuses.

A simple tip for pimples

Mix Sont powder * (dried ginger)
 and
Clove powder (Laung, Lavangam)
with a little water and  apply on  the pimples .The size decreases dramatically and they slowly disappear.

For back pain during periods

Many ladies complain of back ache during  the time of the month.This easy tea recipe will relieve that backache to a great extent.

Pound
 10 gm of Sont-dried ginger
and
10 gm of false black pepper (dried fruits).
The Latin name of this plant is Embelia ribes.It is known as Vayuvidangalu in Telugu,Vayuvidang in Hindi.

Boil the mixture in water till three fourth of the water remains.Add jaggery (30gm) and drink up the decoction for the back pain to disappear.
This is done once a day for 3-4 days.

A simple oil recipe for children suffering from leg pain

School going children sometimes complain of  leg pain. This is a good recipe suggested by Panditha Elchuri.
Athibala * plant leaves are collected and the juice is extracted.It is mixed with an equal quantity of sesame seed oil and boiled over a low flame till all the water content evaporates and only the oil remains.The oil is cooled and filtered and stored in a glass jar.
Apply this oil on the legs and massage gently.This must be done once a day preferably before bedtime.The pain should disappear in a day.

* For more info on Ati bala plant and image  and a tip for knee pain refer :

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2011/03/atibala-oil-for-knee-pain.html

Dietary modifications for people suffering from high Uric acid levels

Hyperuricemia  is a condition where the uric acid level  in the body is higher than normal.It is not a disease by itself but can cause a kind of arthritis called gout .This is a painful condition where the crystals are deposited near a joint.The high levels of uric acid aggravates some kind of heart problems and it is not too kind on diabetics either.They may also cause kidney stones which do not show up in a normal X ray.


This is a dietary modification suggested by Panditha Elchuri :

Including at least 1 radish a day in the diet will correct the levels of Uric acid.The radish can be consumed in any form--as a vegetable or juice or in  salads
It would be very ideal if the people suffering from this condition avoid non vegetarian food,sugary beverages and alcohol.
there is another tip mentioned in this link for proper kidney function with the help of radish:

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/02/routine-for-detoxifying-kidneys-and.html


(This post is in response to a query from a reader)

Ayurveda help for Baldness

There are many factors for male balding. Age, genes , stress, using harsh chemicals on the scalp and hair , pollution , some medications and the harsh sunlight are some of the most common causes.

This is a simple tip suggested by Panditha Elchuri.

Rubbing a little Radish juice * on the scalp where the hair is thinning out helps the hair to regrow.The juice must be massaged gently on the scalp in the nights before sleeping.It should be stopped for 2-3 days if the person experiences any burning sensation or a rash.coconut oil must be massaged instead.The treatment must  be continued again with the radish juice.

•    Inhaling Neem oil helps the hair to grow.For more details refer the link given below.

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2011/08/drop-of-neem-oil-for-shiny-black-hair.html

*  Radish-Mullangi-mooli .

Hyptis oil for skin diseases

The previous post has more information about this plant.

Wash the plant well ,pat it dry  , crush it and collect the juice.An equal amount of sesame seed oil is added to it and the mixture is heated on a low flame till all the moisture is evaporated.A small bit of camphor is powdered and added to the oil( when it is luke warm and away from the flame). The oil is cooled and filtered and stored in a glass jar.
When applied on the skin , it heals all types of sores , itchy spots,fungal infections,dry flaky skin and many other skin problems.This is for topical application only .

A simple home remedy for cough and colds and good digestion in children

Clean and cut ginger into small pieces and dry them  in the sun.Powder and sieve the dried pieces and mix an equal quantity of jaggery to it.Pound this mixture and make small spherical golis  (each about the size of a soaked chick pea).

   Dosage: 2 tablets a day( are sucked on like a lozenges).Smaller tablets can be used for children.

    Benefits :

1. Improves the quality of the voice in both men and women
2. Especially useful for children who vomit often
3. Banishes all skin problems after a while
4. Reduces constipation problem.
5. good for coughs and colds.
6. Improves digestion

Mudras for healing - Part 17 -For regularizing periods in women.

Mudra for irregular periods in women
photo author :Madhavi Madhurakavi
image under copyright.

This mudra can be done continuously for 15 minutes per session and 3 times a day.The tips of the middle finger,ring finger and the thumb are brought together as shown in the picture.The person is required to sit comfortably with an erect spine and keep calm while practicing this mudra with both the hands.
This can regularize the periods for women who get their periods twice or thrice a month.
for more information about mudras and how mudras work you may refer :
http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/10/mudras-for-healing-introduction-1.html

The previous post describes another mudra which can benefit women suffering from pain during periods.

Mudras for healing - Part 16 -For pain during periods in ladies.

Many ladies suffer from painful periods every month.This particular mudra helps in relieving this gynec problem to a large extent.The index finger and the middle finger are bent downwards and the thumb is pressed on them onto the palm.It can be done up to 3 times a day for 15 minutes each but one should not exceed this limit of 45 minutes a day.The peson is seated comfortably with an erect spine and a calm mind .The palms may be rested on the knee.

The lady must avoid the intake of spicy and non vegetarian food at these times. This is known as vatanashaka mudra and recommended by Pandita Elchuri..

Click on the "  Mudras  "  label below for more information.

Mudra for curing painful periods in women.
photo author:Madhavi Madhurakavi.
image is under copyright.

Khus khus (poppy seeds ) for good sleep

For image refer:

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/10/poppy-seeds-khus-khus-aid-for-loose.html

2 spoons of Kas kas or (Gasagasalu in Telugu)  is made into a small bundle with a clean cloth and a thread is tied to prevent the seeds from leaking out.When this potli is kept near the pillow the person is able to sleep better.

The link for a similar nasal inhaler to prevent cough and colds:

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/06/home-made-nasal-inhaler.html

Guava leaves help for stomach ulcers

Wash 2 leaves of the Guava tree and boil them well in water.
Filter -cool it till lukewarm. Mishri / sugar may be added .
Drinking this tea will reduce the symptoms of ulcers .This counteracts the accumulation of' ama'  in the body.
for more info on ama click on the link below:
http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/06/accumlated-ama-main-reason-for-most.html

The burning sensation in the stomach is reduced.


One must avoid eating spicy food and meat during recovery . Skipping of meals also is not recommended.
This must be done for a month.
for more info. on guava leaves refer to  the previous post.

Guava leaves cure for Diabetes

This tip was recommended by Panditha Elchuri for high blood sugar levels.

• Choose a bright healthy Guava leaf.
• Wash it well
• Pat dry
• Soak it overnight in a glass of clean drinkable water
• a copper glass is preferable
• Close it with a loose lid
• The person suffering from high blood sugar levels must drink this water early in the morning on an empty stomach.
• The water is taken very slowly without gulping
• The person should avoid eating or drinking anything for an hour.
• This should be done for a month for good results.

Doing this regularly for 1 month will definitely decrease high sugar levels.

For image and more info refer

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/07/guava-curry-for-digestion.html

Tulsi tea for fevers and breathing problems

Tulsi   aka Ocimum sanctum -  Picture released into the public domain by author Madhavi Madhurakavi.

10 mg of  Tulasi leaves powder ( or fresh leaves) is boiled in a glass of water with a pinch of pepper powder and a piece of ginger and 2 small elaichis  (Cardamom).
Sugar /Mishri /milk may be added.
This tea may be taken twice a day . It reduces fevers,cough and colds,increases hunger and the digestion power .This is especially  beneficial for children  during winters and rainy season when such problems are common.

* Tulasi churna is available in all ayurvedic pharmacies.

Datura cure for swollen joints and back pain

datura metel--image released to the public domain by author Madhavi Madhurakavi

Datura 

aka : 

Dathura in many Indian languages

Ummetha in Telugu

Ummethai in Tamil

Thorn apple plant in English.

The entire plant is poisonous so it must not be taken internally.

Soak a small handful of rice for 4 hrs.Grind it with 5 leaves of the datura plant.

Smear the paste on the place of the swelling or painful joint or the place where the back aches most.Cover the paste with a clean cloth.Tie a poultice .

This bandage must not be disturbed for a few hours.

Hands must be washed well after application and the paste must be carefully disposed of.

After 4 days the pain and swelling in the joints definitely decreases.

P.S  : (This plant is poisonous-Consuming  any part of the plant even in small quantities may lead to a coma .In some countries it is illegal to possess or distribute it because of its toxic nature.

In India is a very common roadside plant.)

Ayurveda help in treating Epilepsy- 4

Half a teaspoonful of Triphala churan is mixed with an equal quantity of Athimadhuram churnam  * and made into paste with enough honey.This Lehyam must be eaten after dinner to reduce all symptoms associated with Epilepsy.

* Refer
http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/11/medicinal-properties-of-liquorice-plant.html

for more info.

Ayurveda help in treating Epilepsy- 3

Boil a  teaspoonful of  Trifala powder  *  in  a  glass of water and filter and mix a spoon of jaggery powder and ginger juice.
This decoction must be taken  early in the mornings on an empty stomach.This will reduce the epilepsy symptoms.




  * Triphala powder or churan is available in all  Ayurveda stores.It is  the powder of  the 3 fruits of

Emblica officinalis
Terminalia bellirica
Terminalia chebula


( A mixture of Haritaki + Bibitaki + Amalaki  in Hindi
Karakkai + Tanikaya + Usurikaya in Telugu)