A simple tip for improving eyesight

A few drops of ghee is rubbed on the soles of the feet before bedtime.Cow ghee gives best results.This remarkably improves the eyesight of a person.

A simple tip for dryness in the eyes

Dry figs are soaked overnight .Eating these figs early in the morning on an empty stomach for a few days will reduce the dryness in the eyes.

Shatavari - a recipe and some benefits

Satavari / Satamuli  (Asparagus racemosus) is a very powerful and important herb in Ayurveda.It is a woody climber with soft pine needle like leaves and tuberous roots.
This recipe of the Shatavari kalpa is recommended by Dr.Elchuri.
100 gm of the root powder is mixed with approximately 250 ml of water and boiled well till 200 ml of the water remains.
This decoction is then filtered and 400 gm of sugar is dissolved in it and this mixture is heated again on a low flame.
The heat is turned off after the mixture turns thick and viscous.
10 gm of elaichi (cardamom)powder is added to it.
The mixture is constantly stirred .It gradually becomes granular.
The granules are stored in a dry glass jar.

Dosage:1-2 teaspoons along with milk , twice a day and 2 hours before meals for a month.

Uses:

1. It boosts the immunity in men and women.
2. It is very beneficial for people who exert physically in their profession.
3. It works well for people who need to beat stress.
4. It has a protective action on the eyes so people who work constantly on the computers ,watchmakers, people who have to drive for long hours or for any profession which comes with eye strain will be hugely benefited.
5. It is said to help men in their reproductive health.
6. It generally alleviates all kinds of menstrual problems in ladies.
7. It increases the milk production in lactating mothers.

People with high blood sugar may use palm jaggery in a lesser quantity in this recipe.

P.S

(Some possible side -effects:

This kalpa is tolerated well in most but some people may be allergic to it .

People suffering from kidney problems ,edema,heart problems may avoid using it.

It may increase the weight of a person.

Ladies may use it after recommendation from a Vaidya )

Tips for reducing eye strain and the 20-20-20 rule.

Eye strain is becoming increasingly common these days because of the routine use of computers.This can even lead to  CVS or the computer vision syndrome which include many symptoms like blurred vision ,headaches neck pain and dry eyes.

There are task specific glasses available which are meant for various activities where people need to focus uninterruptedly on something particular for a long periods of time. People who work on embroidery designs ,shooters  and pianists find these prescription glasses useful.Computer glasses help people who have to focus on the computer screen  for long hours.
These are some simple things one can try to reduce the eye strain.

• Focus on something which is at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds every 20 minutes.This will relax the ciliary muscles of the eye.
• Closing eyes for 20 seconds every 20 minutes will also help.
• Scanning the entire room  from a corner and focus on all the objects in the edge of the room will increase the fluidity and flexibility of the eyes.
• Looking out through a window and focus on something far off.

The eye is a very delicate and complicated organ where many parts of the eye and the brain have to work in concert for a good vision . Taking good care of them would be the wise thing to do.

Kamakshi thailam for good eyesight

100 gm of the juice of the kamanchi   plant (refer to the previous post for more info)    is mixed with 100 gm of sesame seed oil.This mixture is  heated on a very low flame till all the juice is evaporated .Cool-filter and store.

A quarter teaspoon of this thailam is taken once a day.One is not supposed to eat or drink anything for an hour after this dosage.This is very good for improving eyesight.

Note:the green raw fruits are avoided.
-as told by Panditha Elchuri.

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

Mudras for Healing -Part-10-Vaayu Mudra

Vayu mudra

This mudra is practiced for removing the excess and harmful 'wind' in the body.
It is useful for many diseases.The index finger is pressed on the base of the thumb and the thumb is pressed over the index finger.The other fingers are kept straight.
This must be practiced for 15 minutes twice or thrice daily and must be stopped once the symptoms disappear.
Benefits:

1. This immediately removes problems from excess gas in the stomach,bloated feeling and flatulence and constipation.
2. This is a very good mudra for reducing knee pains and joint pains.
3. It is also good for peple who are suffering from vata pains .
4. This mudra benefits people who are anxious all the time about little things,nervousness,it improves the mental strength,sleeplessness,head spinning.
5. It works well even for back pain if it is out of vata dosha and also for people who are suffering from pains due to decrease in the  synovial fluid( which lubricates the joints), and for creaking  noises of bones.
6. This also normalises the working of the ear to a certain extent.
7. This reduces the involuntary twitching of the eyelids
8. It also reduces hiccoughs
9. It also helps and makes the skin normal if it is very flaky and dry.
10. this also works well for chipping of nails due to vata doshas and brittle hair

2 simple ayurvedic tips for cataract

1. Extract the juice of the Palash flower.Put 1 drop each in both the eyes.This helps people who are suffering from cataract especially if it is in the early stages.For more info  and picture of palash:  http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/04/palash-tree-leaves-as-healthy.html
2. Mix a few drops of rose water and the juice of the leaves of Punarnava.Put one drop each in both the eyes.For the image of punarnava and more info see:http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/01/kidney-problems.html

(As requested by Uma)

Triphala eye wash

Soak a small  spoon of triphala churna/powder in a glass of water overnight.
Filter this mixture well through a very fine cloth in the morning.Wash closed eyes with this water .
This works very well for people with all kinds of eye problems.
  Jala neti is very effective and if  practised for 4-5 months it has the power to cure all types of ear,nose and throat problems.
Triphala water gargling  is also very effective for all kinds of gums and teeth problems.
Maha trifala gritha is an ayurvedic preparation which cures all kinds of eye problems especially if they are in the preliminary stages.It is trifala churna mixed in a base of Cow's ghee with little honey.
Also see for more info.
http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/01/remedy-for-constipation.html

Recipe for eye drops as recommended by Baba Ramdevji

Mix:
1 spoon of ginger juice
1 spoon of white onion juice
1 spoon of lemon juice
3 spoons of honey.
filter very well with a clean cloth .Store in a  small glass bottle.
This should be refrigerated.
Dosage:
Use this mixture as eye drops .1 drop twice a day in the morning and evening in both the eyes.
This is also available as "Netra Jyothi" eye drops in Baba Ramdev's  pharmacy outlets.
This is said to improve the vision of the eyes and also reduce cataract and glaucoma symptoms.This can  also  be used by people who have redness in the eyes, eye strain.This home made eye drops  removes the fine dust from the eyes and  also prevents further diseases associated with eye problems.

It is also essential that one should practice pranayam daily in the mornings.This will make the recovery faster.

(Cataract and Glaucoma can become dangerous if left untreated at the right time.A doctor's advice is necessary.)

Mudras for healing-part-6-Prana Mudra

Prana Mudra-photo author:Madhavi Madhurakavi

Touch the tips of the ring finger and the little finger to the tip of the thumb.The other 2 fingers are straight.
Benefits of this powerful Prana Mudra:

1. It is very beneficial for "Eye problems".This helps in reducing the power of the spectacles.
2. Helps those suffering from from vitamin deficiency.
3. Reduces fatigue and tiredness.
4. Improves the immunity of a person.

Almond milk recipe for improving eyesight in children

Take equal quantities of almonds/badam, fennel/somph and mishri.
Powder the mishri.
Fry the fennel seeds in very little ghee and powder.
Soak the almonds in hot water for a few hours and remove the skin and powder them after drying them in the sun.
Now mix the 3 powders and store.
when 1 spoon of this mixture is taken with half a glass of milk daily at bedtime for 3 months the eyesight improves greatly in children and this also improves their memory and concentration and helps them to grow strong and beautiful.
-As told by Panditha Elchuri.

Jeera Water

Jeera water

Method of preparation:
Boil 1 litre of clean potable water with 1 to 1 and half spoons of jeera/Cumin .Let the water boil till it reduces to 750 ml.Cool and filter.This is jeera water.
Diseases cured by drinking jeera water:

•  cures most of the indigestion problems.
•  It is cooling for the body because it removes most of the vata and pittha doshas.
•  This is very useful for all gynec problems like white discharge,irregular periods and the swelling of the uterus.
•  for curing redness of eyes.
• for the burning sensation of the palms and soles.

-As told by Pujya Asaramji Bapu.
You may also find " Dhaniya Water cure" useful

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/02/coriander-seeds-water.html

For Night Blindness

Take 2 gm of rockcandy sugar with 2 gm of Jeera/Cumin seeds and cow's ghee once a day.
This is a good remedy for Night blindness.
-as told by Pujya Asaramji bapu.

For improving Eyesight

1.When Jalaneti /nasal irrigation is practised regularly for about 6 months or more all kinds of problems related to ears, nose ,throat and eyes vanish.

2. Rub pure cows ghee on the palms and soles of children with eye problems..This greatly improves eyesight.

3.Powder 7 almonds ,7 gm of rock candy sugar and 5 gm Aniseed/somph .Mix the powder in milk and drink before sleeping in the night.This strengthens the eyes.