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News India Live, Digital Desk : Ayurvedic Herbs : Remember those childhood days, when in case of mild cough, grandmothers would give ginger juice mixed with honey or in case of stomach ache, they would give celery slices. At that time, treatment for every minor disease was available in our kitchen only. In today’s busy life, we forget these remedies and run to the chemist’s shop for every small thing.
But Ayurveda, which is our thousands-year-old medical system, still considers these home remedies to be the most effective. According to an Ayurvedic doctor, every home should have a small ‘Ayurvedic Pharmacy’, which should have some essential items that can provide immediate relief from everyday health problems.
So let us know, what are those 10 magical things which should always be there in your house:
1. Turmeric: It is not just a spice, it is a powerful medicine. The curcumin present in it helps in reducing inflammation and healing wounds quickly. Turmeric milk is like nectar in case of cold, cough or internal injury.
2. Ginger: This is the best thing for digestion. If you have problem of heaviness in stomach, gas or nausea, then chew a small piece of ginger or make tea from it and drink it. It also provides instant relief from cold and sore throat.
3. Holy Basil: Tulsi is called the ‘queen of herbs’. Its leaves are the easiest way to increase immunity. Chewing 3-4 basil leaves every morning keeps you safe from seasonal infections. Its tea also reduces stress.
4. Honey: Honey is a natural anti-biotic. It is a panacea for sore throat and cough. Drinking lukewarm water mixed with lemon and honey detoxifies the body and improves digestion. (Note: Do not give honey to children younger than one year).
5. Ghee: Pure desi ghee not only enhances the taste of food, but it also strengthens the body from within. It lubricates joints, improves digestion and brings glow to the skin. Drinking one spoon of ghee mixed in hot milk before sleeping at night helps in deep sleep.
6. Amla / Indian Gooseberry: It is the biggest source of Vitamin C. Eating Amla increases immunity, strengthens hair and keeps eyes healthy. You can use it raw, in jam form or in powder form.
7. Ajwain (Carom Seeds): This is the fastest acting medicine for stomach ache, gas or indigestion. Just take half a teaspoon of celery with warm water, you will get instant relief. Making a bundle of it and applying it to the stomach is also beneficial in small children’s stomach ache.
8. Giloy: Giloy is also called ‘Amrita’, i.e. the one which never lets one die. This is the best Ayurvedic medicine for fever. Drinking its decoction in dengue and viral fever increases platelets rapidly and strengthens immunity.
9. Ashwagandha: Ashwagandha is a boon in today’s stressful life. It is an excellent ‘adaptogen’, which helps in reducing physical and mental stress. Taking its powder with milk at night provides good sleep and increases body strength.
10. Triphala: It is a mixture of three fruits (Amla, Harad, Baheda). It is the ‘best friend’ for the stomach. It eliminates constipation from its roots, removes the dirt from the body and completely cleans the digestive system.
It is important to understand that these remedies are for minor health problems. If the problem is serious or is not getting cured then the best option is to consult a doctor.