The benefits of Ayurvedic remedies have been proven over centuries of use, and are as useful today as they were back in the time. Ayurveda offers a number of easy, at home remedies that can aid in balancing your doshas and contribute towards your overall wellness and health.
Ayurvedic home remedies are simple to use and prepare. Ingredients can be fetched easily from the kitchen, and they do not require long preparation time. Herbs such as clove, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin, fennel, rock salt, turmeric, coriander, ginger, honey, licorice, garlic, mint, and holy basil are generally regarded as effective home remedies. Try some of these simple remedies, since, they are made using natural everyday ingredients, they are non-toxic and pose no harm to your health.
CUMIN, CORIANDER, FENNEL TEA (Digestive) - Mix equal parts of these seeds together. Take 1 tsp. of this mix, and add to 1 cup boiling water. Boil 2-3 minutes, then drink (strain if desired).
TURMERIC GARGLE (Immune Support) - Mix 2 pinches turmeric and 2 pinches salt in a glass of hot water, and gargle.
EUCALYPTUS TREATMENT (Lung Support) - STEAM: Bring to a boil 1 pint water. Place towel over head and holding front of towel over steaming pot add 3-5 drops eucalyptus oil to steaming water. Be careful not to get too close to the pot, as the steam may scald your face and eyes. Repeat this as the oil effect stops. Continue treatment for 2-3 minutes. HOT WATER: Boil 1 pint water. Place 3-5 drops eucalyptus in water, and place towel over head and pot. Inhale deeply. Add more oil when its effect stops. Continue treatment for 3-5 minutes.
GINGER BAKING SODA BATH (Body Aches) - In a tub of bearably hot water add 1/3 cup baking soda and 1/3 cup ginger powder. Relax for 15 to 30 minutes. This may be preceded by sesame oil abhyanga (full body oil massage).
TURMERIC MILK (Digestive and Antibiotic) - Turmeric is a natural antibiotic, strengthens digestion, and improves intestinal flora. Boil 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp. turmeric until 1 cup remains. Ok to add pinch of cardamom, ginger, saffron, and sweetener to taste--sucanat or fructose for vata or pitta, or honey for kapha.
TRIPHALA EYEWASH (Eye Health) - Add 1 tsp. of triphala to 1 pint of boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes. Cool and strain with coffee filter or several layers of cheese cloth. Pour into an eye cup and wash each eye for 15-30 seconds--do this in the morning. Remember that everything must be absolutely sterile.
NASYA (Migraine Headaches) - Place two to three drops of sesame oil (with a pinch of pepper and table salt mixed in) in your left hand. With your right hand rub the little finger in the oil. Then place your little finger into the right nostril as far up as is possible (nails short). Repeat the procedure in the left nostril. Repeat until all the oil is gone. Then hold the nostrils closed and breathe in.
DATE SHAKE (Vitality) - Soak 5-10 dates (depending upon size) overnight in 1/2 cup of water at room temperature. In the morning when the dates are softened, remove the seeds and add the dates to 1/2 cup pre-boiled milk (organic whole milk, or almond milk), which has cooled to room temperature. Blend and drink. A pinch of cardamom can be added for flavor. Take the date shake daily for 3 months. This is for increasing energy, gaining weight, and improving stamina.
THROAT EASE (Throat Irritation) - Mix licorice powder and sitopaladi powder in equal parts and add ghee to make a thick paste. Lick this off of a spoon in small quantities, three times per day. Chew fennel seeds after meals. Keep seeds in cheek and swallow juice.
COLD BLEND (Cold Support)- One part ajwain seed, one part cumin seed, one part turmeric powder, 1/8th part salt. Cook in 2 cups of water. Boil down to one cup. Drink three time a day.
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The sole purpose of these articles is to provide information about the tradition of Ayurveda. This information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any disease