It improves
the secretion of digestive enzymes. It is very hot in potency. Same is the case
with leadwort (Chitraka). Both these herbs are widely used in Ama relieving
medicines (like Chitrakadi Vati). One of the properties of rock salt is Deepana – improving digestion
strength. Haritaki is one among Triphala. It has hot potency. Apart from improving
digestion strength, it also improves bowel habits. Hence useful in relieving
constipation, gas distension in stomach and bloating. Safe for kids? It can be given for kids above three years of age. But doctor’s advice needed
before administering this remedy.Safe for pregnant mother? No. It is not safe for pregnant women. It is best to avoid in women seeking
pregnancy. It is best to avoid this even during lactation. Side Eﬀects
It is not good to continue this remedy beyond 2–3 w eeks. It is best to consult your Ayurvedic doctor before trying this home remedy. is home remedy is not safe for people with sensitive stomach, gastritis,
IBS and ulcerative colitis. Remedy for Side Eﬀects
If you take this and start feeling burning sensation in stomach and chest, drink
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Remedy for Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
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Bleeding hemorrhoids can be embarrassing and extremely painful. Ayurveda
has explained many medicines and easy to prepare home remedies for this
condition. Ingredients –
rice – coarse powder – 20 grams
water – 160 ml
Seed powder of Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera) – 1–2 grams. First preparation called as Tandulodaka (rice washed water) is prepared. For this, coarse powder of rice is added with 8 parts of water, macerated well
for ve minutes. Filtered. Next, Apamarga seed powder is taken and made into a paste with water or
rice washed water. How to take? Apamarga seed powder – 1 gram is taken along with 100 ml of rice washed
water once or two times a day before food. is is a traditional home remedy for bleeding haemorrhoids.is can be taken continuously for a period of 1–2 w eeks. How it acts? Apamarga seed powder has anti inammatory and analgesic (pain killer) eﬀect. A special dosage form called as Kshara prepared with this herb is extensively
used in treatment of haemorrhoids. Rice washed water is styptic in nature. It is usually advised for stopping
bleeding conditions. Who can take this? People with bleeding piles can use this home remedy with the permission of
healthcare professional.177. Ayurvedic Home
Remedy for Cough Due to
Pitta Increase
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is is a simple and easy to prepare Ayurvedic home remedy for cough due to
Pitta imbalance. For this we Need –
Tribulus – Gokshura – ne powder – 10 g rams
Long Pepper – Pippali – ne powder – 10 g rams
Dates – 10 grams
Raisins – 10 grams
Honey – 10 grams
Ghee (claried Butter) – 5 grams
How to make? First take seedless dates and raisins and make them into paste. Add Tribulus, Long pepper powders to this paste, mix well. Add honey and ghee and mix well. Indications –
As per traditional Ayurveda, it is  indicated in cough of Pitta origin.e symptoms of cough of Pitta origin include –
Cough with yellow colored sputum
Bitterness in the mouth
Feeling of fumes inside
Excessive thirst and burning sensation
Anorexia – lack of interest in food
Dose –
5 Grams once or twice a day, 5 minutes before food along with honey or water. How long to take? For 2–4 weeks. How does it work? Long pepper is a known anti-tussive herb. It is one of the ingredients of
Trikatu Churna, which is commonly used in cough, cold, etc. Tribulus is a common herb used in the treatment of cough. Ghee, Dates and Raisins have soothing action and they balance Pitta. Honey is a very well known for its action against cough and sore throat. Safe for kids? Yes, it is safe for kids above 2 years age. For them, the dose would be just a
gram two times a day. Safe for pregnant mother? It is better to avoid all Ayurvedic products, including this one during
pregnancy.It is safe to take this during lactation period. Side Eﬀects
Nothing. Just a slight burning sensation in stomach for people with sensitive
stomach/gastritis. Since it contains honey, people with high blood sugar levels should seek
medical advice before taking this. It is advisable to take up this (or any other home remedy) with professional
advice only. Why ghee is less than the other ingredients? Honey and ghee should not be taken in equal quantities. Hence, honey is
taken a bit more and ghee a bit less in this remedy.178. Ayurvedic Home
Remedy for Gastritis
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Ayurveda has explained many home remedies for gastritis. Because gastritis is a
recurring complaint, home remedies play a very important role in keeping this
condition under check. Here is a simple and easy to prepare home remedy for
gastritis. What you need? Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) – 10 grams. It is a very famous herb, it is one
among the three ingredients of Triphala. is herb can be purchased from any
part of the world. Pippali – Long pepper – 10 grams – Famous spice, one among three
ingredients of Trikatu churna. Dry Grapes – Widely used in many gastritis remedies. Sugar Candy
Dhanvayasa – is herb is known as Fagonia cretica/Alhagi pseudalhagi. If
you cannot nd the herb, it ca n be removed from this home remedy. Honey – Used in gastritis due to its ulcer healing and gastric calming
properties. All the above ingredients are taken in equal quantities and pounded to form a
paste. To make it easy, rst dry grapes are pounded with sugar candy and then
ne power of other ingredients are added, at the end honey is added to form a
uniform paste. If needed, a little more honey is ne.•
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container. Benets: Useful to relieve –
Burning sensation in throat (say, after vomiting or after eating chilli)
Burning sensation in upper stomach – related to hyperacidity. It is traditionally used as a remedy for gastritis. Dose: 2–3 grams after food with water or honey•
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Home Remedy for Gout
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Gout is often recurrent in nature. In Ayurvedic treatment of gout, correction
of digestion enzyme levels, reducing pain and inammation in the joints are
given utmost importance. Home remedy plays very important role in
Ayurvedic treatment for this joint disease. Here is one such natural remedy. Natural Home Remedy for Gout
What you Need –
Guduchi ne powder = Giloy = Indian tinospora – 10 g rams
Ginger power – 10 grams
Yashtimadhu = Licorice = 10 grams
Katuki = Picrorhiza = Picrorhiza kurroa = 10 grams
Honey – quantity suﬃcient
Procedure
Take ne powder of the above ingredients
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after food, or as directed by your healthcare professional. In Ayurveda, it is advised along with cow urine. Cow urine has special
therapeutic benet in cow. It can also be taken along with warm water. How it acts? Guduchi has immuno – modulator and anti inammatory eﬀect. It
helps to relieve pain and swelling in the joints aﬀected by gout –
arthritis. Ayurveda explains Guduchi (Giloy) as the number 1 herb in
the treatment of Gout. Ginger and liquorice are potent anti inammatory herbs. Katuki – helps to equalize the digestive and liver enzymes, responsible
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Remedies for Shoe Bite,
Footwear Itch
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
Y
I am very sure that at least one in three will have this complaint of shoe bite or
footwear itch. It is a general complaint of burning or pain followed with mild
swelling. It is caused due to the following reasons –
Wearing wrong sized footwear or chappal. Newly brought footwear with sharp borders
Improper gait or style of walk
Long walk
Walking in sand or stones
Moist sole or footwear
Moist socks
Excess of humidity
Sudden change in the weather
Particular brand of shoes/chappals (as mild change or alteration may be
found from one company to other)•
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Change of heal size etc
Common Features
Mild swelling or itching in the localized area
Mild to moderate pain
Discoloration (often red or black)
Erosion
Diﬃcult to walk etc
Generally this rare or accidental condition is not taken seriously. Also
individuals try hard to manage themselves with few of the ointments,
liniments or pain killers. Consultation of a physician is very rare and only ion
case of allergic manifestations or if bleeding persists for long, physicians help is
availed. Sesame Oil, Salt and Turmeric
20 ml of sesame oil, a pinch of salt and a pinch of turmeric powder are taken
together and slightly warmed. On self cooling it is ltered and preserved. is
is used to apply over the aﬀected lesions. A Traditional Lotion
Equal amount of (say 20 ml) of sesame or coconut oil and lime water (water in
which a pinch of calcied lime is dissolved) are taken together and rubbed
(macerated) well. is becomes viscous and appears like the lotion or Vaseline. is is applied to the bitten area of the shoe or chappal. Dusting Powder
In case of repeated incidences are found due not moist sole, talcum powder or
Godanti bhasma (gypsum powder) can be dusted over the foot or sole.Salt Water Dip
If the incidence is caused during the winter season a gentle dip of sole in salt
water for 3–5 minutes will help to avoid the possible chances of shoe bite. If
needed, half a teaspoon of turmeric can be added to salt water.1. 2.181. Herbal Home
Remedies for Ulcerative
Colitis
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Ulcerative colitis is a disease aﬀecting large intestine and rectum. It is
characterized by blood in stools and diarrhoea with pus, abdominal pain,
weight loss and fever. Various factors such as good diet control, stress,
immunity and inammation of intestines need attention. Because of its
recurrent nature, patient needs to make frequent visit to doctor. Hence a
couple of Ayurvedic herbal home remedies for ulcerative colitis prove more
than handy. Ulcerative Colitis Remedy –
Sandalwood powder – 5 grams
Sugar – 3 grams
Honey – 3 grams
Water used to wash the rice –  30 ml. Mix the sandalwood powder with sugar and honey and make a paste. Have this paste with rice washed water, twice a day. It relieves
bleeding and diarrhoea. Ulcerative Colitis Remedy –•
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antidysenterica) and pomegranate bark. Add with 2 cups of water, boil and evaporate water in mild re till
you are left with approximately one cup of the drink. Filter. Take this herbal drink with a little honey. Each time, a fresh herbal drink needs to be prepared. Once prepared, should be nished within 4–6 h ours.182. Home Remedy for Flu,
Cold, Indigestion
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Lets learn a simple and easy to prepare home remedy for u and cold. It is also
useful to relieve excess phlegm and cough. It is good for eyes as well. It has
only four ingredients. What You Need
Long pepper powder (Pippali) – 10 grams
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) – 10 grams
Amla (Indian Gooseberry, Amalaki) – dry fruit powder – 10 g rams
Chitraka (Leadwort – Plumbago zeylanica) – 10 g rams. How to make? Take 10 grams of ne power of all these and mix it. How to use? 1–3 Grams of this powder mix with honey or luke warm water is taken. Benets? Very useful to relieve u symptoms, relieves cough, cold, indigestion and
anorexia. It is also good to use during eye infection. How it works?Chitraka (leadwort) is a very powerful antipyretic (anti-fever) herb. Amla brings down temperature, being a coolant. Amla and Haritaki are part of Triphala. ey improve eye power and also
ght infection. Long pepper is again a powerful anti inammatory and anti-viral spice. How long to take? It can be taken upto two weeks, based on your doctor’s advice. Is it safe during pregnancy and lactation? Nope. Avoid it. Side Eﬀects
Overdose may cause burning sensation in stomach and mild diarrhoea.183. Home Remedy for
Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis,
Non Healing Wounds and
Piles
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Indian Tinospora (Giloya) and ginger are very powerful herbs with anti
inammatory eﬀects and anti microbial properties. Here is a traditional herbal
ghee preparation, which is a home remedy for gout, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. Ingredients
Coarse powder of Indian Tinospora (Tinospora cordifolia) – 100 g rams
Fine powder of Ginger – 25 grams
Claried butter (ghee) – 100 ml
Water – 1.6 litres
Step One –
Take 100 g of Tinospora to 1.6 litre of water, boil, reduce to 400 ml. [1:16 =
4]
After 400 ml of Kashayam is ready, it is ltered. Step Two –
Take ghee in a wide mouthed vessel. Add the Kashayam to it.Make a paste of ginger with little water and add it to the ghee. Heat this mixture till nally all the water content (400 ml of kashayam)
evaporates and only 100 ml of herbal ghee remains. ings to Observe
While preparing ghee, initially the whole mass will be one muddy liquid. Slowly, nearing the end, the ghee becomes clear and gets separated from the
ginger bolus. At the end, when you take a piece of ginger paste from the ghee and put into
re, there will not be any re. is is an important sign indicating there is no
more moisture in the vessel and it is the time to stop the procedure. At the end, when you take a piece of ginger paste between your ngers and
roll, the paste can be easily rolled into a wick form. During initial stages, when moisture is there, the paste will be too soft to roll
into a wick. If you have over burnt the ghee, the wick will become and will
break into pieces, if tried to make a wick out of it. How to take? If you have the habit of taking ghee, replace the ghee with this herbal ghee. Remember to drink half a glass of warm water after taking the ghee. How it works? Both ginger and Tinospora are powerful anti inammatory herbs. Hence both
are very useful in Gout and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In RA, we had learnt that there is impairment of digestion power as well as
joint health. Ginger corrects the enzyme levels at stomach and intestines. In Gout and RA, there will be some level of depletion in immunity. Both
Ginger and Tinospora are known immunity boosters.Tinospora is powerful anti microbial herb, hence this remedy is traditionally
mentioned as inducing quick wound healing. Due to its wound healing property and its soothing eﬀect over mucosa, it is
also very good home remedy for Piles.184. Home Remedy for Gum
Swelling and Bleeding
Gums
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Here is a simple home remedy with only two ingredients for gum swelling,
bleeding gums and to strengthen teeth. is can be prepared within 5 minutes
and once prepared; you can store it for 1–2 m onths. What You Require
Long pepper fruit powder – 50 grams
Saindhava Lavana (Black salt) – 50 grams
How to make? Prepare ne powder of long pepper and black salt. Mix them together in equal quantities. Keep it in air tight container. How to use? It can be used as tooth powder in cases of gum swelling, inammation and
bleeding gums. Use this powder to massage gently over the gums. What to expect? You may expect a very slight burning sensation.Side Eﬀects
No known side eﬀects. Care should be taken not to swallow this powder, while using in people with
high BP. How long to use? It can be used for 3–4 weeks or till the gum swelling lasts. Can this be used as tooth powder forever? No. It is ideal to use this for a limited time period only.185. Home Remedy for
Hiccups, Asthma and
Chronic Lung Diseases
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Ayurveda has explained many common remedies for hiccups, asthma and
chronic lung diseases. is is because; both hiccups and respiratory diseases
have same Dosha dominance of Kapha and Vata Dosha. Here is a simple home
remedy for such conditions. Home Remedy for Hiccups and Asthma – What you need? Sugar candy – 10 grams
Long pepper fruit – 10 grams
Raisins – 10 grams
Dates – 10 grams
Ghee – 10 grams
Honey – 5 grams
How to make? Take sugar candy in mortar and pestle and make ne powder. Remove seeds from dates. Add raisins and dates to the sugar candy powder and mix thoroughly.Add long pepper powder, honey and ghee to it and mix well to make a
homogeneous paste. Indications –
It is traditionally indicated in the treatment of hiccups, asthma and wheezing
due to seasonal change and allergic causes. It is also useful in chronic respiratory disorders such as tuberculosis and
chronic bronchitis. Traditional Indications
is remedy is described in the context of Rajayakshma – a chronic respiratory
disorder with body tissue depletion. It is also indicated in
Kasa – cold, cough
Shwasa – asthma, respiratory disorders involving diﬃculty in breathing
Jwara – fever
Vaisvarya – hoarseness of voice. Dose – 3–5 grams, twice or thrice a day, after food with water. How long to take? It can be taken for a period of 6–8 weeks, based on your doctor’s advice. Shelf Life (expiration date)
Once after preparing, this remedy can be stored in air tight containers for upto
4–6 months. How does it work?Long pepper is one among Trikatu and is very useful in relieving cold, cough. It also stimulates immunity. Honey is well known for its eﬀectiveness in sore throat, cold, cough etc. Ghee, Raisins and dates helps to soothe the respiratory tract. In chronic respiratory disorders, often the patient suﬀers from weight loss (as
seen in tuberculosis). ese three help the patient by providing nutrition. Safe for kids? In a dose of 1–2 grams once or twice a day, this remedy can be used in kids
above 3 years of age. Safe for pregnant mother? It is quite safe in pregnant mother. But before taking it, please consult your
doctor, if you are pregnant. It is safe in lactating mother. Side Eﬀects:
ere are no known side eﬀects in the suggested dose.186. Home Remedy for High
Pitta Balance and Anorexia
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Here is a simple home remedy for High Pitta in oral cavity, ear, eyes, nose and
throat and anorexia using very simple ingredients. is liquid remedy is used for Gandusha or gargling. What you need? Sweet tamarind – 10 grams
Sugar candy/unprocessed sugar – 10 grams
Water – 50 ml
Cardamom powder – 1 gram or 1 pinch
Clove powder – 1 gram or 1 pinch
Edible camphor – 1 gram or 1 pinch
Black pepper – 1 gram or 1 pinch
How to make? Take water in a bowl. Add sweet tamarind to it. Squeeze well for 1–2 minutes. Filter. Add sugar and stir well. To this, add one pinch of each of cardamom, clove, edible camphor and
black pepper powder. Mix well.How to use? is liquid is used for gargling, 3–4 times a day. Each gargling time period can be – 3–5 m inutes. What are its benets? It is useful in relieving anorexia. It improves taste. It is also used to balance high Pitta at the level of head and neck, leading to
burning sensation in oral cavity and throat, oral ulcers, burning sensation in
eyes, headache of Pitta origin associated with nausea and dizziness, etc. Mode of Action
As per Ayurveda, clove, sugar candy and sweet tamarind helps to relieve Pitta. Hence, it is  used in all imbalanced Pitta conditions. Pepper, clove, edible camphor and cardamom stimulate taste buds and help
improve taste and relieve anorexia. How long to use? In a day, it can be used for gargling for a maximum of 6 times. It can be used
for 1–2 weeks time. Once prepared, how long can it be stored? It can be stored for a maximum of 1–2 days only. Safe for kids? Pregnancy and lactation? It is better to avoid in kids, during pregnancy and lactation period. Side Eﬀects
People with diabetes should not swallow the liquid. Tamarind, if it is sour, may not give desired results.Avoid accidental oral consumption of this, while gargling.187. Metal Charged Water
for Skin Allergies,
Tiredness, Energy
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
Y
I have observed two customs in my native (Mangalore, Karnataka, South
India). e rst one is carried by my mother (Mrs. Gowri S. Bhat) during my
childhood days. is is practiced  even today in many households. 1st Method:
When a child is sick suddenly or feels fatigue, Iron charged water is given to
drink as well as to apply over the body. is contributes signicant benets in
many health conditions which are named as Drishti doshas or Pakshi doshas
by Traditional healers. My mother used to heat an iron rod and it was dipped in water taken in a
copper or bronze vessel over a wooden platform. is heating and dipping is
done 5–10 times. is water is given to drink as well as to apply over the body. 2nd Method
e second incident was during my childhood suﬀerings from allergic rashes. My uncle was taking me to a Unani Hakim, holistic practitioner at Montugoli,
near Mudipu (Mangalore).He was also giving the so called charged water. A copper rod is heated and
dipped in tender coconut water. It was administered orally, and also applied
externally. I am highly thankful to these remedies which prevented unnecessary
intake of other stronger medicines. My Experiments with Charged Water
Based on my knowledge on modern metallurgy, alchemy and Ayurveda, I have
started advising the charged water in simple illnesses. As they are safe, cheap (not at all expensive) and mild to moderate eﬀective
(surely, I will not claim that they are highly eﬀective, as specic medicaments
will do that job in diﬀerent contexts and illness conditions) the needy ones can
have the benet out of these. Gold Charged Water
Method:
Any golden ornament like chain, ring or thin sheet or wire etc can be used. If pure 24 carat Gold is available it is well and good. is is heated red hot and dipped in water for 5–10 times (in case of chain
or ring as making red hot is not possible, the jewel is kept in water and boiled
for 5–10 minutes. Such water is administered in a dose of 20–30 m l.
I have not observed any benet of pouring or sprinkling over the body. Action
Immuno-modulator, energizer, blood purier, complexion enhancer, useful in
urogenital disorders. IndicationsIt is useful to reduce symptoms in chronic disorders, tumors, Cachexia and
associated complaints, food poisoning. Contra Indication: People who are sensitive or allergic to gold or Swarna
(gold) Bhasma. Silver Charged Water
Method: Similar to the above method. Action: Neuro muscular stimulant, memory enhancer
Indications: Epilepsy, Memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, mood disorders etc
Contra Indication: Silver sensitive individuals
Iron Charged Water
Method: Pure Iron rod is heated red hot and dipped in water (3–5 times). Action: Rejuvenates cells, relieves tiredness. Indications: Pitta disorders aﬀecting blood, anaemia, fatigue, diabetes,
hypertension etc
Contra indication: Iron sensitive individuals, severe constipation, Burning
urination
Copper Charged Water
Method: As like Iron charged water
Action: Stimulant, Carminative, Digestive etc. Indication: Chronic skin diseases, Malignancy, Obesity etc. Contra Indication: Copper sensitive individuals, Mood irritation disorders,
Acute GIT disorders, constipation etc. Note: Instead of water, tender coconut water can be used which contributes
still better results.For many, these practices  seem baseless and unscientic. Being with good
faith with Ayurveda and Traditional practices (because I have carried a critical
study on 94 Traditional practices  of South Canara district of Karnataka in
1997–1999: (‘Documentation and Critical analysis of Folk medicinal practices
prevalent in South Canara district of Karnataka’).188. Milk Garlic Home
Remedy for Stomach,
Abscess and Fever
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Garlic is a potent herb used widely in Ayurveda. A Milk – Garlic home remedy
is explained which is highly eﬀective on multiple conditions. is milk garlic
home remedy can be prepared in about 5 minutes. Materials Required –
1. Garlic pearls – 5 grams
2. Milk – 40 ml (roughly 1.5 oz)
3. Water – 160 ml (roughly 5 oz)
How to do it? Remove the husk from the garlic, pound it to make paste. Take milk and water in a small vessel. Add garlic to it. Boil this mixture in openly, in mild heat, with continuous stirring, till only 40
ml (1.5 oz) of liquid remains in the vessel. Filter the content. Dose: 10 ml for adults two times a day. Just before food, or after food. Once prepared, this recipe should be nished within 10–12 h ours. Benets•
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abdominal bloating, feeling as if gas is lled in stomach
constipation
chronic fever
abscess, unhealed wounds
Because of its potent action against pain and inammation, this is a good
home remedy for back pain related to sciatica/slip disc. Here, the fat and water soluble active principles are transferred into milk
media. Milk being a coolant in nature, reduces the hotness and pungency of garlic. For those who cannot tolerate hotness and pungency of raw garlic, this is the
second best method to enjoy garlic benets. No Bad Breath with is Remedy – Another advantage of this remedy is –
this will not cause any bad odour of garlic to stay in your mouth. Because,
according to researchers from the department of Food Science and Technology
at e Ohio State University, a study published in 201, in the Journal of Food
science revealed that drinking milk while eating garlic – heavy food can reduce
the bad breath problem associated with garlic consumption. Reference: Charaka Chikitsa 5/94–95
Lashuna Ksheerapaka
192 Grams of Dehusked and dried Lasuna is boiled by adding 8 times of milk
and water and reduced to the quantity of milk. is medicated milk immediately cures. Vata – GulmaUdavarta – upward movement of wind
Gridhrasi – sciatica
Vishama Jvara – Recurrent fever
Hrid rogam – heart disease
Vidradhi – Abscess and
Shotha – oedema189. Papaya Seed Recipe
for Pinworm Infection in
Children
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D. (Ayu)
Y
Pinworm is a common health complaint in children. Quite interestingly, the
incidence remains in little higher range among the people who eat leafy
vegetables. Pinworm is commonly known as threadworm and seat worm. Nausea, itching in the anus, discomfort during defecation, weak digestion,
mal-absorption etc are the usual complaints of pinworms. Here is a most eﬀective, safe and cheaper home remedy for this kind of
complaint. Ingredients Required
Papaya seeds 2 stful (50 grams)
Honey or jaggery
Method
Dried papaya seeds are taken and make into ne powder. Method of Administration
5 Grams (3 grams in case of children of below 8 years of age) of powder is
mixed with 1 teaspoon of honey and licked, early in the morning on emptystomach. After 10 minutes,
1 pinch of table salt or Rock salt (1 gram) and 2 pinches of turmeric powder
(1–2 grams) is added to a cup of warm water and is given to drink. How long it should be practiced? 5–7 days regular medication helps to overcome the complaints of pin worms. When to repeat? If the complaint doesn’t persist, the medication may be repeated in between. Or else, after 1 month, same is repeated for 3 co nsecutive months. ereafter once in 3 months if this is administered, surely it relieves the
problem of pinworms. Health Benets
is acts as laxative, carminative, digestive, liver stimulant (cholegogue), kill
worms and is useful in fever. It improves digestion and metabolism.190. Onion Jam Recipe for
Aphrodisiac Strength and
Body Strength
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D. (Ayu)
Y
Here is a simple remedy which you can prepare by yourself using the kitchen
remedies. is is useful to promote sexual health and stamina. Ingredients
Onion juice – 200 ml
Ginger juice – 50 ml
Cow’s ghee – 50 ml
Organic sugar or jaggery – 250 grams
Cumin seeds (ne powder) – 1 gram
Cinnamon ne powder – 1 gram
Cardamom (ne powder) – 1 gram
Saﬀron (kesar) – 1 gram
Honey – 50 ml
(Optional) – ne powder of almond and Cashew nut 5 grams each. Method of PreparationObtain the fresh juice of onion and ginger and kept ready. To this, prescribed quantity of ghee and sugar or jaggery are added and
cooked well till it is getting yellowish brown colour (honey like consistency). Later, it is  taken out of the re and allowed for cooling. While it is lukewarm ne powder of the remaining ingredients is added and
mixed thoroughly. (If at all, almond, cashew etc are to be added make it into
ne powder and fry it a little with ghee and add it)
When it is completely cooled, honey is added and mixed well. Dose: 5–10 grams twice daily
Vehicle: Milk
Or else it can be used along with Idli, dosa etc like jam/jelly. Action: Tonic, rejuvenator, complexion enhancer, aphrodisiac. Indications: Nerve disorder, chronic cough, anaemia, post fever debility,
lethargy, indigestion, sexual debility, night fever etc. Note: ose who are having Diabetes are advised to avoid the formulation. Also, if the patients are having BPH, this remedy should not be administered
in large quantity or for a very long period of time.191. Madhupaka – Honey
Remedy for Non Healing
Wounds, Ulcers
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu)., Ph.D.
Y
Ayurveda does not recommend cooking of honey. Honey consumption is even
contra indicated during summer or with very hot beverages and food that is
freshly made, in hot condition. However, the cooked honey can be used for
external application. Here is a classical evidence for Madhupaka; cooking of honey along with the
herbal ingredients. is formulation is not for internal administration. It is
restricted for external application only. e following citation is from Yogaratnakara text. is is explained under
Ikshu prakarana (Sugarcane products)
Ingredients
Honey – 1 prastha (768 g) – 16 part
Cow’s milk – 2 kudava (384 g) – 8 part
Turmeric – Fine paste/powder – 48 g – 1 p art
Haritaki (Chebulic myrobalan) – Paste/Powder – 48 g  – 1 p art
ProcedureTurmeric and Haritaki are soaked in water and ne paste is made. It is mixed
with honey. is honey mixture is taken in a stainless steel container and cow’s
milk is added in prescribed quantity. is is cooked in mild intensity of heat,
till complete reduction of milk (only the amount of honey remains). is is
ltered and stored. My Experience with is Formulation
I am using this processed ghee in cases of wounds and non healing ulcers. It is
very eﬀective against these conditions. In diabetic ulcers and varicose ulcers
also it has shown signicant benet. In case of mouth ulcers 2–3 days’
application gives good benet.192. Simple Ayurveda Home
Remedy for Heartburn and
Gastritis
Y
is is a churnam home remedy, meaning it is just a simple mixture of herbal
powders. It involves only two herbal ingredients that are quite easily available. Ingredients
Pippalimoola – Root of long pepper – Piper longum – ne powder – half
teaspoonful
Usheera – Khas Khas grass/Vetiver – Vetiveria zizanioides – ne powder – half
teaspoonful. How to take? e ne powder of above two are mixed and half to one teaspoon of this
powder mixture is traditionally administered along with little bit of ghee to
relieve heartburn and gastritis. After taking in, small quantity of lukewarm water can be given for easy
swallowing. Benets: Helps to relieve Gastritis, Heartburn, Indigestion
How it works? is is one of the best home remedies for heartburn.Pippalimoola is a powerful digestive. It boosts digestive enzymes and
promotes easy absorption of digested food. Usheera/Vetiver is a natural coolant. It has calming and soothing eﬀect over
gastric mucosa. It balances out increased Pitta during heartburn and gastritis. It
also relieves vomiting sensation. Ghee is again helpful in calming Pitta and is good to soothe stomach
mucosa.1.193. 4 Remedies for
Morning Sneezing with
Turmeric, Black Pepper,
Tulsi
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
Y
Sneezing is a natural urge. As per Ayurveda, when sneezing is initiated, you
should not suppress it. But some people get continuous sneezing in the early
morning hours. Ayurveda recognizes it as a Kapha dominant, Vata associated
symptom. Sneezing is a reaction to the stimulus caused due to irritating factors of the
cilia of the nostrils. Morning mist or dust is the common causes for sneezing. Tropical
eosinophilia, allergic rhinitis, infective rhinitis etc are some of the underlying
diseases for this annoying symptom. Here are few simple and eﬀective techniques and home remedies to
overcome sneezing caused during morning hours –
Turmeric Fumes
1–2 spoon of turmeric powder is taken. It is sprinkled over a pan, kept
on re. e person is asked to inhale the fumes.2. 3. 4.For those who nd turmeric fumes as a bit string, 1 teaspoon of
turmeric powder can be mixed with 1 teaspoon of ghee and this can be
sprinkled over the pan, kept on re. e patient is asked to inhale it 3–4 times in a day, or at least, soon
after getting up in the morning. is is based on an Ayurvedic procedure called Dhumapana/herbal
smoking. Betel Leaf Juice Remedy
2–3 betel leaves are taken and it is crushed well to obtain fresh juice. To this half teaspoon of honey is added and mixed well. Patient is
given to lick and consume this paste. is is very eﬀective in case of
morning sneeze as well as cough, allergic rhinitis, cold. Black Pepper and Pepper Leaf Recipe
5–8 pepper seeds and a pinch of turmeric powder are taken and
wrapped over a pepper leaf. is is subjected to mild heat. Soon after brushing teeth, this is given for chewing. ough it is a very eﬀective remedy, it is better to avoid in young
children as they develop gastritis or burning sensation of the mouth
and chest. Drum Stick Leaf/Tulsi and Garlic Remedy
A stful of drumstick leaf is taken and added with de – husked garlic. is is pounded well and ne paste is made. is is applied to a cloth
or cotton gauge and patient is asked to inhale/have the smell of it. If drumstick leaves are not available this can be tried even with Tulsi
(Holy basil) leaves also.Warm water usage, avoidance of the mist and dust, remaining away
from the pollutants and irritants including the allergic agents are also
equally essential to control excess sneezing early in the morning.194. Sour Buttermilk
Remedy for Bloating and
Constipation
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
Y
Buttermilk is appreciated as the ‘nectar of the mankind’. Sour buttermilk is well known for its good digestive (pachana), carminative
(deepana) and absorbent (grahi) nature. Most of Ayurvedic text books
prescribe buttermilk in digestive disorders such as diarrhoea, IBS, atus,
haemorrhoids, distension of abdomen etc. Here are few extra benets of sour buttermilk which is less practiced. Secondly as sourness is not liked by all its use is restricted only among ‘sour
lovers’ only. Buttermilk, by nature itself is a acid fermented product. As it is a fermented
beverage, it is not spoiled very easily. Hence it can be preserved for as long as
8–10 days without any additives and even without refrigeration. At the
maximum it may sour; but such sour buttermilk has multiple advantages as
mentioned below. Sour Buttermilk for Constipation
200–300 ml is mixed with a pinch of salt and 2–3 grams of ne powder of
cumin seeds (fried with ghee) and Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) seeds.To give avour, curry leaves may be added. is is administered during
night, bed time. As the sour buttermilk is laxative (where as sweet buttermilk is
absorbent, opposite to the laxative action) the individual will pass the bowel
freely, next day morning. Also, common side eﬀects of laxative drugs like abdominal cramps, pain,
twitching sensation will not be there. In addition, digestive and carminative
benets are also contributed well and immediately after defecation person will
feel good hunger and taste. Meanwhile rate of absorption of micro-nutrients is
also signicantly increased. e atus also fully relieved. Buttermilk for Bloating
In case of bloating of abdomen and repeated gurgling sound of intestine, ne
paste (a pinch) of garlic is added to buttermilk and served. For the taste, rock
salt is also added. As the buttermilk possesses lactobacilli, it improves the strength of the gut. Hence ultimately multiple benets of sour buttermilk are obtained at a time by
these simple recipes.195. Two Home Remedies
for Kidney Stones and
Dysuria
Y
Kidney stones are a generic name given to urinary calculi, that may be present
in kidney, ureter (the tube connecting kidneys to urinary bladder), and the
urinary bladder or in urethra. Let us learn two diﬀerent home remedies for this
very painful condition. is home remedy is also good for people suﬀering
from diﬃculty in passing urine, also known as dysuria. Home Remedy for Kidney Stones and Dysuria
Ingredients
A small pieces of freshly cut banana stem. Cardamom – 1 gram of seed. A mortar and pestle (or a mixer). Banana Tree is popularly known as kalpavruksha in Sanskrit. It means, the
tree that gives everything that is desired. is is because, starting from leaves,
to ripe fruits, unripen fruit, stem, owers and roots, each and every part of a
banana tree is stuﬀed with immense helpful medicinal qualities. Its stem juice
is used as a traditional remedy for kidney stones. How to make? Crush banana stem and extract its juice – Take around 10 m l of the juice. Add 1 gram cardamom seeds to this juice and grind for two minutes.1. •
•Dose
is home remedy in a dose of 10 ml is given two times a day, on empty
stomach or 10 minutes before food, two times a day. e dose can be increased based on the severity of the disease, as per your
doctor’s advice. How it acts? Cardamom is an excellent pain killer. It also has relaxing eﬀect over muscles. It
helps to relax the bladder and urethral sphincters so as to initiate urination. It
also helps to reduce the pain that is caused due to urinary calculi and urine
retention. Banana Stem Juice – is an eﬃcient diuretic and also lithotriptic. Diuretic means, it collects urine faster in the bladder and hence the person
passes more urine. is gives a ushing eﬀect on stones. Lithotriptic means, it helps to crush stones into pieces, which are easily
eliminated. Conditions Apply
Each time the banana juice needs to be extracted afresh. Once taken out, the
juice can be stored for a 4–5 hours only. It gets spoilt quickly. You need to check with your doctor before trying this home remedy. To whom it is really benecial? Patients with kidney stones
Patients with diﬃculty in passing urination (Dysuria), without any
structural deformity of the tract. is means, if the patient have any
stricture in urethra or ureter, this home remedy may not be useful. Your doctor will be the best judge.2.Where is the second home remedy? In the traditional Ayurvedic reference, it is told that you can use cow urine
in place of banana stem juice for the same purpose. But the dose of cow
urine will be only one teaspoon, or as your doctor advises.196. Ayurvedic Home
Remedy for Liver Diseases
Y
is is a general home remedy with powerful Ayurveda herbs that can help in
many liver conditions. If you have got all the ingredients ready, it will take
only 5 minutes to prepare. What you need? Cumin powder – 5 grams
Cardamom seed powder – 5 grams
Bhumi Amalaki (Bhui Amla – Phyllanthus niruri) – 5 grams
Sugar candy – 5 grams
Milk – 5–10 ml
How to prepare? Prepare ne powder of four herbs. Prepare ne powder of sugar candy. Mix these ne powders. Add a bit of milk. Triturate well to prepare a homogeneous paste. is paste is given in a dose of 5–10 grams, based on patient’s and disease
condition early in the morning, on empty stomach for all liver diseases.How it helps? It is primarily told as a traditional Ayurvedic home remedy for jaundice. It contains Bhui Amla, which is the commonest of Ayurvedic herbs for liver
diseases. It helps to normalize liver enzymes
It also helps to ght liver infection. Contra Indication and Side Eﬀects
is home remedy is relatively safe in children. However, lower dose is
preferred. Pregnant and lactating mothers should only use this under strict medical
supervision. It is not suitable for diabetic people. People who are allergic to milk, may avoid milk in this home remedy. How long to take? It can be taken for 2–4 weeks. Pregnancy, Lactation and Children
Seek medical advice for its usage during pregnancy. It can be used in children
and lactating mothers. Shelf Life
You can prepare the powder mix and store it for up to six months. Whenever
required, you can grind it with suﬃcient quantity of milk and administer. Once you add milk, the product cannot be stored for more than 3–4 h ours.197. Traditional Ayurvedic
Diet Recipes for Dysentery
and Diarrhoea
By Dr. Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay)
Y
In treating dysentery and diarrhoea, as much as medicines, the diet also plays
big role. Here are traditional Ayurvedic recipes for dysentery and diarrhoea. ey also work for other related disorders such as IBS associated with
diarrhoea. Bilwadi yusha – Soup prepared with pulp of raw bilwa fruit (bael fruit) and
sesame paste, cream of sour curds, lot of ghee or oil is highly useful in
dysentery. Yavadi yusha – Soup prepared with barley, green gram, rice, sesame, jujube
fruit and raw bael fruit – processed in ghee and oil and added with sour curds
and sour pomegranate juice should be served with hot rice. Dadhi sara – supernatant cream of curds should be fried in ghee and oil and
served mixed with jaggery and powder of ginger. Light food with buttermilk, sour gruel, nourishing drink and fermented
liquids or honey. Goat milk – this is very useful especially when the Pitta is associated with
diarrhoea symptoms such as burning sensation, excess heat etc. Panchakola peya – drink prepared with Panchakola i.e. Pippali (Long
pepper), Pippalimula (root of long pepper), Chavya (Piper retrofractum),Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica) and Shunti (ginger) – in Grahani. Yavagu (weak decoctions) prepared with juice of Changeri (Oxalis corniculata)
or Kapitta (Feronia limonia), Vrikshamla (Garcinia indica) or pomegranate. Yusha (broth) prepared with green gram or lentils, processed with paste of
Panchakola. Radish soup mixed with Maricha churna (powder of black pepper). Meat soup prepared with meat of animals and birds living in the desert
regions (jangala mamsa), processed with Deepana drugs (explained above),
admixed with ghee, juice of sour pomegranate and sour buttermilk. Buttermilk is said to be a golden remedy for disorders of colon namely
diarrhea, irrita ble bowel syndrome and haemorrhoids. Buttermilk should be used adequately in dysentery. Being a good deepana
(appetite stimulating), grahi (anti-diarrheal) and laghu (light to digest), it
proves its authority as a medicine and food (diet) in dysentery. Pungent, sour, salt and bitter foods and medicines, soup of dry radish,
horsegram, sour butterlik, are useful to combat dysentery and diarrhea. Shadanga yusha – Soup prepared with green gram juice, meat soup, coriander,
cumin seeds and rock salt.
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        It improves
the secretion of digestive enzymes. It is very hot in potency. Same is the case
with leadwort (Chitraka). Both these herbs are widely used in Ama relieving
medicines (like Chitrakadi Vati). One of the properties of rock salt is Deepana – improving digestion
strength. Haritaki is one among Triphala. It has hot potency. Apart from improving
digestion strength, it also improves bowel habits. Hence useful in relieving
constipation, gas distension in stomach and bloating. Safe for kids. It can be given for kids above three years of age. But doctor’s advice needed
before administering this remedy. Safe for pregnant mother. No. It is not safe for pregnant women. It is best to avoid in women seeking
pregnancy. It is best to avoid this even during lactation. Side Eﬀects
It is not good to continue this remedy beyond 2–3 w eeks. It is best to consult your Ayurvedic doctor before trying this home remedy. is home remedy is not safe for people with sensitive stomach, gastritis,
IBS and ulcerative colitis. Remedy for Side Eﬀects
If you take this and start feeling burning sensation in stomach and chest, drink
a cup of milk. Take an antacid. •
•
•176. Easy Ayurvedic Home
Remedy for Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Y
Bleeding hemorrhoids can be embarrassing and extremely painful. Ayurveda
has explained many medicines and easy to prepare home remedies for this
condition. Ingredients –
rice – coarse powder – 20 grams
water – 160 ml
Seed powder of Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera) – 1–2 grams. First preparation called as Tandulodaka (rice washed water) is prepared. For this, coarse powder of rice is added with 8 parts of water, macerated well
for ve minutes. Filtered. Next, Apamarga seed powder is taken and made into a paste with water or
rice washed water. How to take. Apamarga seed powder – 1 gram is taken along with 100 ml of rice washed
water once or two times a day before food. is is a traditional home remedy for bleeding haemorrhoids. is can be taken continuously for a period of 1–2 w eeks. How it acts. Apamarga seed powder has anti inammatory and analgesic (pain killer) eﬀect. A special dosage form called as Kshara prepared with this herb is extensively
used in treatment of haemorrhoids. Rice washed water is styptic in nature. It is usually advised for stopping
bleeding conditions. Who can take this. People with bleeding piles can use this home remedy with the permission of
healthcare professional. 177. Ayurvedic Home
Remedy for Cough Due to
Pitta Increase
Y
is is a simple and easy to prepare Ayurvedic home remedy for cough due to
Pitta imbalance. For this we Need –
Tribulus – Gokshura – ne powder – 10 g rams
Long Pepper – Pippali – ne powder – 10 g rams
Dates – 10 grams
Raisins – 10 grams
Honey – 10 grams
Ghee (claried Butter) – 5 grams
How to make. First take seedless dates and raisins and make them into paste. Add Tribulus, Long pepper powders to this paste, mix well. Add honey and ghee and mix well. Indications –
As per traditional Ayurveda, it is  indicated in cough of Pitta origin. e symptoms of cough of Pitta origin include –
Cough with yellow colored sputum
Bitterness in the mouth
Feeling of fumes inside
Excessive thirst and burning sensation
Anorexia – lack of interest in food
Dose –
5 Grams once or twice a day, 5 minutes before food along with honey or water. How long to take. For 2–4 weeks. How does it work. Long pepper is a known anti-tussive herb. It is one of the ingredients of
Trikatu Churna, which is commonly used in cough, cold, etc. Tribulus is a common herb used in the treatment of cough. Ghee, Dates and Raisins have soothing action and they balance Pitta. Honey is a very well known for its action against cough and sore throat.
To soothe the stomach mucosa.
What is the purpose of adding honey to the home remedy for gastritis?
3-4 weeks.
What is the recommended duration of use for the home remedy for gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and piles?
5-7 days.
What is the recommended duration of use for the home remedy for pinworms?
2-3 weeks.
What is the recommended duration of use for the home remedy for gastritis?
2-3 weeks.
What is the recommended duration of use for the home remedy for gastritis and indigestion?