Chandrashoor

March 29, 2013 at 3:29 pm · Filed under Antiasthmatic Herbs, Medicinal Herb, Natural Herbs, Oil Seed     

Description :
An erect, annual herb grows up to 50 cm height. Leaves variously lobed, entire, leaves in lower part are petiolate, and upper sessile; flowers white small and found in recemes. Fruits obovate pods, about 5 mm long, with two seeds per pods.
                                             Indian Herbal Seed

Details:

Botanical Name : Lepidium Sativum
English Name: Garden cress, Common cress
Hindi Name : Chanasura, Halima,Akalam, Candsur, Chansar
Common Name : Garden Cress, Pepper Grass
Sanskrit Name :Chandrasoora, Chandrika, Vasapushpa,
Malayalam Name : Aasali
French Name :Cresson Alenois
Indonesian Name : Alim
Bengali Name : Drona, Chansur
Arabic Name : Farjir, Hurf, Half, Reschad, Habburrashad, Chansar
Assamese Name : Halim sak
Kannada Name : Alavibija, Allibija, Alvi, Kurutige, Alli beeja
Malyalam Name :Asali
Marathi Name : Athaleeva, Ahliv, Ahliva, Ahaaleev, Asaaliya, Ahaliv
Persian Name : Turrah-tizkah, Haleh, Towdri, Tukhme-turrah-tezak
Tamil Name : Aliverai, Alivirai, Alivitai, Ali-virai, Alivittu, Kokila, Aali
Telgu Name : Adalvitulu, Adeli, Aditya, Adityalu, Adiyalu
Urdu Name : Habb-ul-rashaad (haloon)
Family Name : Cruciferae

Part Used :Seed
Medicinal Uses :
  • Chandrashoor alleviates pain and inflammation of joints by local application.
  • Chandrashoor is an appetizer, carminative, diuretic and blood purifier.
  • Chandrashoor is also useful as an aphrodisiac, emmenagogue (i.e. stimulates blood flow in pelvis and uterus) and galactagogue (which improves lactation).
  • Chandrashoor possesses rejuvenating property which is helpful in post partum period.
  • Chandrashoor is also useful in gout.
  • Chandrashoor works well in gynecological problems specially dysmenorrhoea i.e. painful menstrual cycle.
  • Chandrashoor should be taken after giving birth to a baby. It benefits in all the health issues of after delivery period.
  • Chandrashoor powder is specially recommended for children. It will ensure proper growth.

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Apamarga

March 29, 2013 at 2:41 pm · Filed under Natural Herbs     

Description:
Found throughout tropical Asia, Africa, Australia and America. An abundant weed in dry places and wastelands, from the seashore to 2,100 m high.  
It is an annual or perennial herb. Stem erect, 0.5-2.0m in high, base woody, angular or ribbed, simple or branched, often tinged with pink colour; nodes bulged. Leaves opposite, petiolate, ovate-elliptic-obovate-rounded, in various sizes, apex usually rounded, finely or softly pubescent on both sides. Flowers are in an auxiliary or terminal spikes, which is more than 50 cm in long, greenish white, bracteate and bracteolate. Perianth lobes 4-6, glabrous, shining, ovate-oblong and pointed. Stamens 5 in number, staminodes are truncate, fimbriate, ovary oblong, sub-compressed and ovule solitary. Fruit easily disarticulate, oblong or ovoid and utricle. Seeds inverse, testa coriaceous, embryo annular and surrounded by floury albumin.
                                               Natural Seed

Details:

Botanical Name : Achyranthes aspera
English Name :  Prickly-Chaff Flower 
Hindi Name: Chirchira, Latjira, Onga                    
Sanskrit name : Apamarga , Latjira,Aghata; Khara-manjari
Latin name: Achyranthes aspera 
Bengali Name : Apang
Gujarati Name : Safed Aghedo, Anghadi, Andhedi, Agado
Kannada Name : Uttaranee
Malayalam Name : Kadaladi, Katalati
Marathi Name : Aghada, Pandhara-aghada
Punjabi Name : Kutri
Tamil Name: Nayuruvi, Shiru-kadaladi
Telugu Name : Antisha, Apamargamu, Uttaraene 
Sinhala  Name : Karal heba
Indonesia Name : Jarong
Family: Amaranthaceae    
 
Part Used :Whole Plant
Medicinal Uses:
  • Apamarga is very useful in digestive system disorders. It ignites the digestive fire and helps in proper digestion of foods.
  • Apamarga alleviates nausea and vomiting.
  • Being a good source of potassium Apamarga also works well in heart problems also.
  • Apamarga is also useful in expelling the extra fats out of the body and maintaining it in healthy limits.
  • Thread medicated with the alkali prepared from Apamarga (Kshar Sutra) is tied to cut the hemorrhoids mass and fistula.
  • Apamarga is a very good wound cleanser and promotes proper healing of wounds.
  • Apamarga also benefits a lot in skin diseases.
  • Apamarga powder is best recommended for proper working of the digestive system and to prevent all the digestive issues specially affecting the ano rectal area like hemorrhoids and fistula.

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Home Remedy For Wrinkles

March 28, 2013 at 5:00 pm · Filed under Home Remedy, Remedies     

Loss of elasticity and moisture in the skin leads to wrinkles. Mainly seen with old age, it leads to sagging skin..
 The loss of elasticity and moisture in the skin leads to wrinkles. Mainly seen with old age, it leads to sagging skin. Wrinkles usually appear when the collagen and elastin present in the connective tissue of the skin weaken or decrease in number. The areas most affected by wrinkles are face, neck and hands. The most prominent symptoms of wrinkles are lined and creased skin and sagging skin. While age is the predominant cause of wrinkles, others include over exposure to sun, smoking, pollution, drug use, stress, weight loss and loss of vitamin E from the body. However, wrinkles can be treated naturally as well. In the following lines, we have provided some of the most effective home remedies for curing wrinkles.   
 Home Remedy For Wrinkles

• One of the best home remedies for wrinkles includes eggs. Apply beaten egg whites on the wrinkled skin. Let it dry and then wash off.
• Another effective home remedy would be to empty the contents of 3 Vitamin E capsules in a small bowl. In this, add 2 tsp plain yogurt, 1/2 tsp honey and 1/2 tsp lemon juice. Using a cotton ball, apply this mixture on the face. After about 10 minutes, rinse it off.
• Prepare a mixture by adding 1/4 cup each of comfrey infusion and witch hazel, along with 10 drops of patchouli essential oil. Store the solution in a bottle and apply on the affected area with a cotton ball, every night.
• Applying coconut oil on the wrinkled skin is considered to be a good home remedy. However, make sure you apply it only before going to bed.
• Take a little turmeric powder and add sugarcane juice to it. Form a paste and apply it on the wrinkles. Once dry, rinse it off the face. This is a useful way to get rid of wrinkles.
• Take a green seedless grape and cut it into half. Now, rub one of the halves on the wrinkled face. Leave it for 20 minutes, before rinsing off with warm water.
• Rubbing the core of a pineapple on the wrinkled area also comprises of an effective home remedy. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes, before washing it off with warm water.
• Another helpful home remedy would be to apply the juice of green pineapples and apples on the face, everyday, for about 10 to 15 minutes. Apart from removing the wrinkles, it also helps in healing cracked skin.
• Applying lemon juice several times a day is likely to be effective in getting rid of the wrinkles.
• In 2 cups of water, add half cup of rosemary leaves and simmer for half an hour. To this, add half cup of brandy and leave on flame for 10-15 minutes. Let the mixture cool down, strain it and store. Use it to wipe the face twice every day.
• Another effective way to treat wrinkles would be to have a tbsp of shredded ginger with honey, as it will provide the skin with a healthy glow.
• Put a metal spoon in the freezer overnight. In the morning, keep the back of the spoons on the eyes. Apart from curing the eye wrinkles, it will help in removing dark circles.
• In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp vodka, 1 tbsp fennel seeds and 2 tsp honey. Leave the mixture for three days. Thereafter, use it as a toner.
• Massage the wrinkled area with castor oil. This would be helpful in removing the wrinkles.

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Home Remedies For Allergy

March 28, 2013 at 4:52 pm · Filed under Home Remedies, Remedies     

The word ‘allergy’ refers to a changed or unusual tissue reaction after it is exposed to an antigen or allergen…    

The word ‘allergy’ refers to a changed or unusual tissue reaction after it is exposed to an antigen or allergen. Allergy occurs when our body becomes too sensitive and gets susceptible to allergic reaction. There is no specific area in the body where allergy takes place. It can happen anywhere and is mostly caused by pollens, dust, cosmetics, animal hair, poisonous plants, serums, vaccines and drugs. At times, it can also result from over exposure to physical agents, such as heat, cold and sunlight. 

On other occasions, it has been found that some food items can also be the reason for allergic reactions. Careless diets and faulty style of living are some other causes of allergy. Last, but nor the least, allergy might be the result of mental or physical stress and strain. Frequent headaches, eczema and swelling on the face and eyes are some of the symptoms of an allergy. If you are looking for some home remedies for curing the problem, the following tips will come handy. 

Home Remedies For Allergy

• The best home remedy would be a paste of sandalwood and limejuice. Apply the paste on the affected area. It will relieve you from itching and provide a soothing effect as well.
• Application of mashed almond leaves on the affected area would also prove to be effective.
• If you do not want to apply anything on the affected area, no problem. Put five grams garden mint in water and make a paste. Filter this mixture and add 12 grams of sugar. Intake this mixture two times a day.
• Allergy brings itching along with it. Rub mashed papaya seeds on the affected area to get rid of itching.
• Another natural way to cure allergy is to combine lemon juice with coconut oil. Apply this mixture on the affected area.
• Yet another effective home remedies is a mixture of poppy seeds, water and lime juice. Crush a tablespoon of poppy seeds and add a teaspoon of water and a teaspoon of limejuice. Apply on the affected area to get relief.
• One of the easiest remedies for allergy comprises of food items that are rich in Vitamin C. Your best bet will be citrus fruits.
• Put two tablespoons of cider vinegar in a glass of water. Drink this mixture to heal yourself from allergy.
• Mix five drops of castor oil with half a cup of any fruit or vegetable juice or plain water. Drink this mixture every morning, on an empty stomach.
• Carrot juice, combined with beetroot and cucumber juice, is an effective home remedy for treating allergies.

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Vasaka

March 16, 2013 at 4:04 pm · Filed under Medicinal Herb, raw herb      Tagged , ,

Description :
It is a perennial shrub of about 2m in height abundantly found in the Himalayan plains upto the height of 2000m. In Nepal it is distributed throught the country upto the altitude of 1300m. 
Adhatoda vasica also known as Malabar nut is especially useful in respiratory problems; it is because of its brocho dilator and soothing effect of the respiratory system.
Vasaka is useful in bleeding tendencies; Vasaka has been used to control both internal and external bleeding such as peptic ulcers, piles and bleeding gums. Vasaka exhibits antispasmodic, expectorant and blood purifying qualities. Vasaka is also used to speed delivery during childbirth. Vasaka is a good heart tonic also.  
                                            Organic Pods

Details:

Botanical Name: Adhatoda vasica / Justicia adhatoda 
English Name : Malabar Nut Tree
Hindi Name : Arusa, Adusa, Arusha, Rusa, Bansa, Basonta 
Sanskrit Name: Vasa, Vasak, Vasika, Vajidanta, Sinhasya, Bjishakmata
Common Name : Adatodai, Arusa, Adulsa, Bakas, Malabar Nut Tree
Arabic Name : Adaatoodaa, Jauz al-maalaabaar
Bengali Name : Vasaka, Bakash, Adulsa 
Chinese Name : Ya zui hua
French Name : Carmantine, Noix de Malabar
German Name : Malabarnuß Baum, Indisches Lungenkraut
Gujarati Name : Adulso, Ardusi, Aduraspee 
Kannada Name : Adsele, Adusoge 
Latin name : Adhatoda vasica Nees.
Marathi Name : Vasa, Adulsa, Adusa 
Persian Name : Bans, Khwaja
Punjabi Name : Bhekar, Vansa, Arusa, Vasaka 
Urdu Name : Berge Arusa, Berge Adusa, Berge Bansa 
Family: Acanthaceae
 
Part Used :Pods ,Bark
Medicinal Uses:
  • Vasaka is the best drug for respiratory system disorders due to its action on blood flow and vagus nerve action, mainly on lungs.
  • Vasaka liquefies the kapha which gets expectorated.
  • Vasaka  causes bronchodilation and therefore breathing becomes easier.
  • Vasaka is used in asthma, breathlessness and throat infection.
  • Vasa is useful in chest congestion and tuberculosis.
  • Vasaka is diuretic and kusthaghana and thus useful in skin infections especially those with discharges and bleeding.
  • Vasaka is vasodilator, it increases the heart rate and reduces blood pressure.
  • Vasaka is haemostatic and blood purifier. 
  • Vasaka leaf paste is analgesic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory and cures skin disease.
  • Vasaka local application of paste is useful in arthritis, inflammatory ulcers and nerve disorders.
  • To kill bacteria in ulcers, the affected area is treated with Vasaka leaf juice.
  • Vasaka contract small blood vessels so it is useful in bleeding disorders, bleeding piles, menorrhagia and haemoptysis. 

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Saptaparna

March 16, 2013 at 3:47 pm · Filed under Medicinal Herb, Natural Herbs      Tagged , ,

Description :
An evergreen tree from east Asia and Philippines large leathery leaves and small green-white flowers in compact cymes; bark formerly used medicinally. The tree grows 13 to 17 metres high, has a furrowed trunk, oblong stalked leaves up to 1.5cm long and 0.5cm wide, dispersed in four to six whorls round the stem, their upper side glossy, under side white, nerves running at right angles to the mid-rib. The bark is almost odourless and very bitter, in commerce it is found in irregular fragments, texture spongy, fracture coarse and short, outside layer rough, uneven, fissured, brownish-grey and sometimes blackish spots; inside layer bright buff, transverse section shows number of small medullary rays in inner layer. 
                                              Tree Bark
Details:
Botanical Name: Alstonia scholaris
English Name: Blackboard Tree, Milkwood Pine, White Cheesewood 
Latin Name: Alstonia scholaris 
Sanskrit Name: Saptaparni,Saptaparna, Sapthachada, Visalatvak, Chatraparna
Common Names: Chatian,Chhatim , Dita, Dita Tree, Maddale,
Kannada Name : aelele haale, bantale, doddapala, 
Malayalam Name : daivapala,elilapala,kodapala,mangalappala, shaitanwood
Marathi Name : sapthaparni, sathuin, sathvin, sathwin, satuin, satveen
Tamil Name : azhilaip-palai, captaparanam, captaparani, elalaipalai, 
Telugu Name : daevasurippi, devasurippi, edaakulapaala, edaakulaponna, 
Tibetan Name : lo ma bdun
Urdu Name : kashim 
Family: Apocynaceae
 
Part Used :Bark, Seed,Root
Medicinal Uses:
  • Saptaparna  paste of bark is applied on the wounds.
  • Saptaparna bark powder or decoction is loose for loss of appetite, abdominal pain, lump and dysentery.
  • Saptaparna twiges of tree used for brushing the teeth as it bactericidal.
  • Saptaparna is also useful in thread worms and round worms.
  • Saptaparna improves appetite and is given to women after delivery.
  • Saptaparna decrease fever, increases lactation and provide strength to women after delivery.
  • Saptaparna bark with Vacha and Ginger given from first day of delivery to protect her from fever.  
  • Saptaparna bark paste is applied over inflamed joints in chronic arthritis.
  • Saptaparna is antipyretic and especially useful in malarial fever. 
  • Saptaparna effect is same as that of quinine on fever, but has no side effects.
  • Saptaparna is helpful in dyspnoea.
  • Saptaparna flower powder is used in headache for nasal administration.
  • Saptaparna   tender leaves roasted and pulverized and made into poultices, act as a useful local stimulant to unhealthy ulcers with foul discharges.  
  • Saptaparna bark is given in leprosy, an extract being prepared from the fresh bark and given with milk. 
  • Saptaparna is prescribed in chronic paludism with enlargement of the spleen.
  • Saptaparna Milky juice is applied in rheumatic pains, sores, toothache, tumors and ulcers. 
  • The ripe fruits of Saptaparna   are used in syphilis, insanity and epilepsy.
  • Saptaparna powder is given to females during pregnancy and after giving birth to new born; it improves the digestive system, increase body strength of mother and improves lactation.

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Nagkesar

March 16, 2013 at 3:21 pm · Filed under herbal Fruit, Herbal Plants, Herbal Treatment      Tagged , , ,

Description :
Nagkeshar, Messua ferrea is a drug of choice for the problems with the slow digestion and it helps to get rid of the Ama deposited in the digestive system. Nagkeshar is a herb of choice for natural cure of bleeding piles, when taken with the buttermilk. Nagkeshar also works as a hemostatic herb- which reduces the excessive bleeding from the body, so Nagkeshar is proficiently used in the conditions like heavy menstrual flow and even in a small condition of bleeding gums. 
Iron Wood Tree- Nagkeshara is close to the great herb of Keshara- Nagkeshara works similarly as an aphrodisiac just like Keshara. 
                                            Indian Herb
Details:
Botanical Name : Mesua ferrea 
English Name : Ceylon Ironwood, Cobra´s Saffron, Cobra’s Saffron
Hindi Name : Nagchampa,Nagesar,Naghesar,Nahar,Narmishka,Naghesar
Kannada Name: Nagasampige
Sanskrit Name : Champeryah, Nagakesara, Nagakeshara
Tamil Name : Charu-Nagapu, Nagappu, Sirunagappoo, Veillutta Champakam
Telugu Name : Kesaramu, Nagashappu
Italian Name : Croco di cobra
Malay Name : Nagasari,Penaga
Malyalam Name : Churuli, Vainavu
Marathi Name: Nagakeshara,Nagchampa,Thorlachampa
Nepali Name : Nagesvar campa, Nagesvari,Nagkesar, Narisal, Potal
French Name : Mesua Naghas
German Name : Eisenholz
Gujarati Name : Nagkesar, Sachunagkeshar, Nagchampa
Urdu Name : Nagkesar, Naremushk
 
Part Used :Fruit,Root
Medicinal Uses:
  • Nagkeshar is beneficial to improve digestive capacity of stomach so that undigested wasteful substances (Ama) are not harm the body system.
  • Nagkeshar mixed with SHATDAUT ghee is applied on burning palms and soles.
  • Nagkeshar has brain tonic it is useful in brain debility and hysteria.
  • Nagkeshar  is used in anorexia, distaste, dyspepsia, emesis, worms
  • Nagkeshar acts as a haemostatic in bleeding piles, dysentery and menorrhagia It should be given as a single drug.
  • Nagkeshar is used in cough induced by kapha, dyspnoea and hiccoughs as it alleviates kapha.
  • Nagkeshar is used as a aphrodisiac
  • Nagkeshar has Diuretic, hence useful in retention of urine.
  • Nagkeshar is used in skin disorder, erysipelas.
  • Nagkeshar is beneficial to treat chronic fever and excessive thrist.
  • Nagkeshar is used to relieve pain in throat and head region.
  • Nagkeshara is very useful in bleeding disorders specially bleeding pile and excessive bleeding during menstrual cycle.
  • Basically Nagkeshara corrects the metabolism of body and pacifies the fire component of body.

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Jivanti

March 16, 2013 at 2:55 pm · Filed under Indian Herb, Medicinal Herb      Tagged , ,

Description:
Jivanti also known as Leptadenia reticulata is named so because of its nourishing property for every part of the body.
Jivanti means which adds in the Jivan – the living force. Jivanti specially corrects the metabolism and enhance the nutritive status of the body and corrects the digestive system; it specially nourishes the eyes and the reproductive system.   
Details:

Botanical Name : Holostemma adakodien 
Sanskrit Name : Jivanti
Common Name : Holostemma Creeper
Family Name : Asclepidiaceae
Gujarati Name : Kharkhodi, Dodi
English Name : Leptadenia
Hindi Name :Jivanti, jiwanti
Tamil Name: Palaikkodi
Telugu Name : bandi guruvindateega, bandiguruvinda theega
Malayalam Name : atakodiyan, atakotiyan
Marathi Name : dudoli, dudurli, gaganthjuti

              

Medicinal Uses:

  • Jivanti is used for application as an ointment in allergy due to Pitta.
  • Jivanti soothes the digestive system and is used in constipation and colitis.
  • Jivanti is a cardio tonic and cures bleeding disorders. It is also used in bronchitis as an expectorant.
  • Jivanti is an aphrodisiac and improves seminal quality through its specific action on the reproductive organs.
  • Jivanti is also used in spermatorrhoea.
  • Since Jivanti is a diuretic, it is used in dysuria, burning micturition and pyuria.
  • Jivanti also benefits in fever, burning, pthisis and also in defective eyesight.

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Home Remedies For Back Pain

March 16, 2013 at 12:52 pm · Filed under Home Remedies     

Backache, one of the most common ailment result in constant pain, at times unbearable and severe. It might lead to difficulty in bending forward and also on sideways. Feeling as if entire area is sore and sensitive to even slight touch.   

The treatment for back pain depends on the cause. In general however, you can use the following home remedies for back pain:  

  • Apply a hot compress using a hot water bottle.
  • A hot bath also usually helps. If possible, you should sit in a warm tub for a few minutes.
  •  Exercise in order to strengthen the back muscles. Simple stretching exercises are also useful, both when you have a back ache and on a regular basis.
  •  Try to relax and get enough rest to avoid both mental stress and physical strain on your back.
  •  If possible, get a massage. This does not have to be by a professional – a family member can do it equally well as long as they do not use excessive force. Preferably this should be done using massage oil such as eucalyptus oil. Excellent oil is mustard oil in which a little garlic has been fried.
  •  Vitamin C and calcium supplements may help, but consult your doctor before doing this.
  •  If you have a chronic back problem, keep yourself warm and eat hot items.
  •  Include garlic in your daily diet. It is an effective home remedy for back pain.
  •  Boil ten Tulasi leaves in one cup of water until the syrup is reduced to half a cup. Add salt to it after cooling. Take this mixture daily. For severe backache, take it twice a day.
  •  A self massage with Eucalyptus Oil is known to be beneficial. You could also use mustard oil. It is a good remedy for backache.
  •  Guggul is very helpful. Eat half a teaspoon twice a day after meals with warm water.
  •  You can take a mixture of five Black Pepper corn, five cloves and one-gram dry ginger powder in your tea at least twice a day.
  •  Take half a gram of Dalchini powder with one-teaspoon honey at least twice a day for best results.
  •  Gently massage the aching area. It will give you relief from back pain.
  •  Include in diet tomato, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, lettuce, and at least two lightly cooked vegetables such as cauliflower, spinach, carrot, fruits.
  •  While sleeping, sleep on a firm mattress. Avoid sleeping face down.

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Home Remedies for Bed Wetting

March 16, 2013 at 12:47 pm · Filed under Home Remedies     

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