Monday, November 24, 2008

Haritaki - Terminalia Chebula

Haritaki (Terminala Chebula) is a fruit that grows on a large tree found throughout India, in deciduous forests. There are seven different types of Haritaki fruit, all having their own unique look, flavor and benefits to health. Ancient Ayurvedic text says the following, “Haritaki is beneficial to mankind more than a mother to a child. Even mother can sometimes get angry from her children, but Haritaki never hurts its users.” It’s embedded in the history of Ayurveda to revere nature and the roles that the foods given us by nature play. Haritaki is also one of the three ingredients of Triphala. Triphala is one of Ayurveda’s most utilized, studied and admired formulations. It has promising anti-cancer studies in the books and underway.

Haritaki is one of the lightest and safest laxatives used in Ayurvedic medicine. It prevents blood clotting. Harad is a stomachic; it perks up the functioning of the stomach and facilitates digestion. Haritaki is used to improve all dietary imbalances in the system, and looks after the complete digestive, absorptive, assimilative and excretory procedure.

Narasimha rasayan is specially indicated for the hair loss. It also increases sexual power in both sexes and increases the volume of semen in males. Most common oils used are Trichup oil, Dhathri hair oil, Sesa oil, Nutrich oil and Neelibhringadi coconut oil.

Haritaki

Haritaki is mentioned in almost all ayurvedic textbooks. According to Charaka, it is as nourishing and useful as mother’s milk. It also helps enhance the absorption of nutrients in food. It is a yogavahini, which means that it cleanses the channels and is absorbed quickly by the body. It looks after the entire digestive, absorptive, assimilative and excretory process.

Triphala is a very popular colon cleanser. It is an assert that it has no bad incident like dehydration, loss of vital nutrients, abdominal cramps or soreness in the calves. It is suggested for all age groups i.e. for adults, children and the elderly. Triphala is helpful for the digestive system where it helps, in the absorption of food, prevents flatulence and bloating and supports metabolism. It is also good in treating liver diseases. Triphala is helpful in treating IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome and ulcerative colitis. Regular consumption of triphala makes you feel energetic and full of energy.

Ayurvedic formulations useful in kidney disease are: Gomutra Haritaki, Chandraprabha, Arogya Vardhini, Punarnavadi Qadha, Gokshuradi Guggulu, Punarnavadi Guggulu, and Saarivadyasava. Herbal medicines used are: Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), Shunthi (Zinziber officinalis), Deodar (Cedrus deodara) and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula).

Some Ayurvedic physicians recommend a soup made from the intestines of goat to improve kidney function and urine output. Yet others recommend rice and jowar, processed like popcorn, to be eaten in large quantities.

Multiple courses of “Basti” or medicated enemas, both the “Anuvasan” and “Niruh” types, are recommended. It is believed that this treatment modality acts upon the “Apana Vayu” which in turn acts upon the kidneys and improves kidney function.

Ayurvedic Significance

As stated in the study of Ayurveda, the body system is composed of three humors or tridosha. These three humors are known as vata, pitta and kapha. Vata interprets ‘wind’, relating to mind and nervous system. Pitta is interpreted as ‘fire’, relating to metabolic transformation inclusive of digestion and absorption of food. Kapha interprets ‘water’, relating to anabolic or development processes in the body system. Now the three constituents that is, Amalaki, Bibhitaki and Haritaki represent these three humors. Amalaki is related with pitta humor, so it helps treating inflammatory complications, liver problems, ulcers, constipation, diarrhea, infections and many others.

Even if someone is affected by some serious complications of hyperacidity like ulcer in stomach lining or by side effects of ulcer causing drugs like pain killers, we can choose appropriate food stuff. A great eating with good work out of ‘taste’ can help you a lot in heartburn day in and day out.

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Trikatu - Natural Appetite Suppressants

Ayurveda, an ancient system of medical system, believes that Irritable bowel syndrome is caused mainly due to accumulated toxins because of improper digestion. Stressed filled life also indirectly contribute to IBS. It emphasis that it can be treated by a little changes in the diet, lifestyle, yogic practice (yogasanas, breathing techniques, meditation) along with the intake of ayurvedic medicines which are in the form of herbal formulas.

You also need to reconnect with your inner self and your present life. Ask yourself, How do I feel? What weight do I want to be? Am I hungry for something

other than food? If you are not satisfied emotionally or psychologically, you need to look at that-are you using food to fill a void that is best taken care of in other ways? Are you nourishing all your senses? Dr. Thomas has found that using therapy that attends to all five senses is a magical approach to weight loss. In addition your body needs relaxation and oxygen-these two nutrients are essential to achieving balance, so be sure to practice yoga, meditation, and pranayama (breathing exercises) daily.

Ayurvedic medicines are very effective in both acute and chronic hepatitis. Ayurvedic formulations which are well known for the treatment of liver disorders are: Arogya Vardhini, Kumaryasava, Rohitakarishta, Praval Panchamrut, Kamdudha, Chandanadi Vati, Chandrakala Rasa, Shankh Bhasma and Sutshekhar Rasa.

The elements can become out of balance because of any one of these factors; poor diet, unhealthy lifestyle, disease, mental problems, stress, and other destabilizing forces. Hence, ayurvedic treatment focuses on bringing about balance via diet, the use of herbs, exercise, and good lifestyle choices.

On the other hand, treatment for the Upa-stambhit vata is aimed at reducing or eliminating the blockage in the normal channel-pathways of the vata dosha, cutting down overgrowth of the body tissues, and causing “Anulomana”, i.e., helping the vata dosha to circulate in a normal way. The medicines used orally are: Triphala Guggulu, Yogaraj Guggulu, Maharasnadi Qadha, Dashamool Qadha, Gandharva Haritaki, Lashunadi Vati, Mahavata Vidhvansa, Ekangaveer Rasa etc. Herbal medicines used are: Rasna(Pluchea lanceolata), Dashmool (Ten Roots), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Deodar (Cedrus deodara), Hinga (Ferula narthex), Bhallatak (Semicarpus anacardium), Triphala (Three fruits) and Trikatu (Three pungent herbs).

Patients with chronic urticaria may not respond readily to the above mentioned treatment. A detailed history for the symptoms, and a detailed study of the constitutional framework of the patient is essential in deciding the ideal combination of medicines for each patient, so as to get maximum results. Treatment for the impurities caused in the “Rakta” Dhatu, and treatment for stress, are two important principles of treatment which contribute significantly to the success of treatment. Therefore, medicines like Sariva ( Hemidesmus indicus), Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) , Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) and Shankhpushpi (Consecora decussata) are useful in chronic urticaria. Ultimately, treatment has to be tailor-made for each patient having chronic urticaria.

Emotional stress is a direct link to fat. The neuro-emotional science explaining stress and fat metabolism in the body has been mapped. So, there is not a discussion as to whether this is true or not. You could spend the next five years reading all the material already on the subject in modern science today. Just be aware of your need to exercise, eat spicy foods, light foods and do the breathing exercises I have mentioned. Fatty deposits in your eyelids are definitely a beauty challenge and it is a wake up call about the health of your fat metabolism.

The body types Ayurveda zeroes in on if you have fatty deposits in eyelids are KaphaVata, KaphaPitta, and predominate Kapha, and Vata body types if their fat metabolism is imbalanced are also affected.

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