A two in one tip for the strengthening of heart and improving the overall health of children

Munakkas

Munakkas are large and brownish raisins which generally have seeds. They have many medicinal properties.

5-10 munakkas are washed well and are boiled along with 100 ml milk.The milk has to rise thrice for the desired effect.

The milk is cooled till it is lukewarm.The soft munakkas are spooned out of the milk . They are mashed and de-seeded.

Adding a little mishri powder to the milk is optional. The pulp is eaten and it is followed by drinking up the milk.

The dosage for children above 3 years is 5 munakkas but adults can use up to 12.

It can be done for 20 days.

This strengthens the heart, relieves constipation, increases the strength of the liver and can also balance the cholesterol levels. It improves the overall health of sickly and thin children.

A tip for increasing strength in children

3 spoons of carrot juice can be given to children 3 times a day .This makes them healthier and stronger.

Mudras for healing - part - 19 - Pushana mudra

Pushan mudra - image is under copyright

The tips of the thumb,index and the middle finger are brought together in the right hand.
The tips of the thumb,middle finger and ring finger are brought together in the left hand.
This mudra can be practiced for 5 minutes and up to three times a day.
Benefits of this mudra:
This takes care of the proper digestion and assimilation of the food.
It aids in proper breathing  and so it has a remarkable effect on the nervous system.
It is good for nausea , sea sickness and improper digestion.

A slightly different version of Pushan mudra for memory and concentration:
The tips of the thumb,the ring finger and the little finger are brought together only for the right hand .Do refer prana mudra for the right hand:
http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.in/2010/10/mudras-for-healing-part-5-prana-mudra.html

The left hand mudra is the same as the image above as in the previous version.

Benefits of this mudra:
It improves concentration and memory.
It fills a person with a positive attitude.

A tip to discourage the habit of eating dirt ..

A few children may develop the habit of eating mud. This is a tip to discourage this habit.

Overripe banana is mashed and mixed with honey.Feeding the child with this mixture slowly solves the problem.

(It goes without saying that children who are allergic to honey or bananas should avoid this recipe.)

For intelligent and healthy children

Pound 3 Tulsi leaves and mix with one drop of honey and a little water.
Drinking this mixture will make the child  intelligent and healthy. If the children are 2- 5 years of age, the dosage of 3 leaves is recommended ,children older than 5 years may use 5 leaves.

The pick-me-up Papaya

Papaya-image from publicphoto.org

1. The papaya is well known for its invigorative properties.
2. This fruit is given to children who look weak and emaciated and show signs of improper development. This improves their height and they get robust and healthy.
3. A few papaya pieces are eaten along with ajwain * powder as a digestion aid .This also prevents body odour.
4. People who are recovering from Bone T.B can be greatly benefited by eating a few pieces on a regular basis.

The papaya must be ripened naturally. Pregnant ladies can avoid the fruit.

*  for more info on Ajwain:

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.in/2010/02/for-eliminating-gas-problems.html

A brain power mix.

Brain power mix

Mix the powders of 

1. 60 g of Poppy seeds 
2. 60 gm of dry dates-without the seeds
3. 60 gm almonds--they are soaked and the skin is removed and dried and then powdered.
4. 60 gm of the Cardamom seeds.

and5.  100 gm of Rock candy sugar.

Store in a clean dry jar.Half a spoon is mixed along with a little Cow's ghee or butter and given once a day.

This strengthens  the brain.This is especially useful for children who are suffering from ear problems.

1 --Poppy-Gasagasalu, Khus khus.

2 --Endu Kajjooram , Chuhare in Hindi.

3 --Almonds - Badam

4 --Cardamom -- Elaichi , Elakalu ,

5 -- Rock candy sugar -kalkandu in Tamil , Patika bellam in Telugu, Mishri in Hindi.

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.

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

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

Ayurveda help for weight gain in teens and children-Barley Kheer

Barley-image in the public domain from wiki.

Barley is slightly roasted in ghee and crushed into very small pieces.This cracked barley is stored in a dry jar. A small quantity of this is boiled well .Milk is added to this mixture .Raisins and soaked dates can be used for garnishing.This payasam is sweetened with Mishri.

When this kheer is eaten after food - it helps the children to put on weight.
It is useful even for unduly thin adults and teenagers .

(note: Weight loss in children is a cause for concern and any sudden weight gain or loss must be monitored closely.Some children are unable to gain weight due to many issues like milk intolerance,infections,worm infestations,zinc deficiency,celiac disease....and many other causes.A doctor's opinion would be necessary..)

Home made ayurvedic goli for Sinusitis and respiratory problems in children

This recipe helps children build resistance and prevent and cure breathing related and cough problems.Sinusitis is also called Peenasa vyadhi.
This home made recipe for the golis or Ayurvedic tablets is as told by Panditha Elchuri.
Ingredients needed:

Dalcini - Cinnamon-50 gm

Turmeric Powder-Haldi  /Pasupu  / Manjal  --  50 gm

Cloves /Lanvangam -50 gm

Japathri -Mace -50 gm

Jaggery -- 200 gm

Powder roasted spices and pound with jaggery.Make small golis or small balls approximately 5 gm each (larger than a pea).Dry the gutikas well and store in a clean dry glass jar.

This goli may be taken once or twice a day for excess phlegm in the body.These tablets have a shelf life of 6 months and is very effective in getting rid of most type of nasal and respiratory and sinus problems.

Bala Bhaskara Lehyam for improving eyesight in children in Ayurveda

This medicinal paste recipe is as told by Pandita Elchuri.

The ingredients needed are available in all Ayurvedic stores.

Method:
Mix:

• Amla Churna  The powder of dried amla fruits.--Gooseberries in English-Nellikai in Tamil ,Usirikaya in Telugu

-  (Emblica officinalis)  --30 gm

• Bibitaki  Churnam :  The powder of dried churnam of the fruits  .(Terminalia bellirica)  Tanikaya in Telugu.   -20 gm

• Haritaki churnam  : 10 gm  Terminalia chebula  :Karakkaya in Telugu.

(The three fruits Haritaki,Vibitaki and Amalaki are mixed in defferent proportions to make the very useful Triphala churna.)

• Athimadhuram *(glycyrrhiza glabra ) churna :6 gm

• Pipallu-pipli  - Java pepper -long pepper *--6 gm

• Mishri --Rock candy sugar  : 120 gm.

• Cow's ghee--20 gm

• Coarse salt powder : -6 gm

These 8 powders are mixed well and they are pounded along with honey till a desired consistency is reached.The lehyam must be thick and rollable.

This is stored in a clean dry glass jar.

Dosage:

Children--1-2 gm once or twice a day.One should not eat or drink anything for an hour after taking this lehyam.

Adults: 5 gm once a day and nothing to eat or drink for an hour.

This is excellent for improving eyesight in children  and adults.This will restore the eyesight and there will be no need for spectacles . 

*  more info on Athimadhuram

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


for image of long pepper and pipali

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/06/long-pepper-for-stomach-problems.html

Bramhi plant help in skin problems

           Most of the skin problems vanish after using the bramhi churnam .
The powder of the entire plant is stored in a clean dry glass jar.This is available in most Ayurvedic stores.
Children are given 3 pinches with half a spoon of honey two times a day an hour before food.When this is done regularly itching of the    skin,    ruptures,   rashes,swellings are healed.The dosage for adults is quarter teaspoon with 1 spoon of honey twice a day.
More info. in older posts...

Bramhi plant leaf juice for frequent cough and cold in children

Children often fall sick in winter season and  may suffer from an upset stomach because of this.3 g of fresh Bramhi juice given once  or twice a day will relieve this problem.
   For this Bramhi plants must be grown at home.This is relatively a low maintenance plant which has immense benefits and worth the little effort.Before plucking the leaves a short thanks is said to the plant.

     See previous post for more information and image.
    

For babies to sleep well-2

If a baby gets up in the night and cries loudly and unable to sleep again,then placing a piece of Alum under the pillow of the baby helps.

(Care must be taken to see that the child does not eat it or the piece is not sharp.)

A simple tip for children's health

Soak 1-2 badams/almonds overnight.Remove the skin-make a paste and add a few drops of honey and let the child eat this mixture.It is very beneficial for the overall health of the child.

For babies to sleep well

Mix 5 drops of onion juice and 5 drops of honey  and feed it before the child sleeps-This will ensure a restful sleep in children.
(It is not recommended to try this for children below 1 year of age)
-As told by Asaramji Bapu in the book "Arogya nidhi )

4 Winter health care tips

Sont *water works well for colds and other problems in winter:Refer the link for more details:

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/02/dried-ginger-water-cure-for-some.html

Sont -jaggery-ghee mix for winter season:

Mix 2 gm of sont powder,10 gm of jaggery and little Cow's ghee and warm in a vessel till the jaggery melts.Remove from flame-mix everything well .Eating this mixture on an empty stomach wards off colds and other breathing problems.

Preventing Colds:
Sucking on 2 peppercorns for a while will prevent colds and coughs in the winter season.

Suryabedhi Pranayam:

The person should be seated comfortably with spine erect.
 The thumb of the right hand is placed over the right nostril and the index and middle fingers are used for closing the left nostril.
Inhale slowly through the right nostril to full capacity and close the right nostril with the thumb.
Now exhale through the left nostril.
This is one set.
Doing 10 sets a day is recommended in the beginning which can be increased till 15 but only according to one's capacity.
This must be done slowly and gently .The nostrils must be closed very firmly but without undue pressure .

 This must be done in winter months but in very cold places it can be practiced during the winter and summer months. 

(this is a very basic kind of suryabedhi-there are many more alterations and modifications but this works well enough for beginners)

• It aids in digestion
• Prevents coughs and colds
• Said to delay old age
• It is said to ease ladies of their menstrual problems.

A word of caution:this should not be practiced by people who are suffering from high B.P ,Heart diseases and asthma.

* Sont-dried ginger,sonti in Telugu,chukku in Malayalam and Tamil.

A simple recipe for Indigestion problems and children's health

Kasyapa Lehyam



 




The name of this lehyam or Ayurveda aushadham is "Kasyapa Lehyam".The recipe is recommended by Panditha Elchuri.

Ingredients needed:
Jeera (cumin seeds)-100 gm
Candy sugar (Mishri)-100 gm
Cow's Ghee -100 gm.

Method of preparation:

Dry roast Jeera and cool and powder.Sieve and powder again.Let the powder be very fine.
Powder the candy sugar.
Mix both the powders.
Add melted ghee to the powder.
Store this lehyam in a glass jar and always use a dry spoon to scoop it.

Dosage:
Eating a teaspoon of this lehyam (medicinal paste) an hour before dinner is very useful in relieving all kinds of digestion problems.This removes the weakness in children and keeps them in good health.