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Ayurvedic herbs
1. Giloy (गिलोय)
- Boost immunity: Giloy is a global herb that naturally boosts immunity. the antioxidants present in it help a lot in keeping healthy and getting rid of diseases. this year, the whole earth is facing the threat of Coronavirus, then people are resorting to Ayurvedic and giloy to protect themselves from covid-19 so that they can enable their immune system to fight coronavirus.
- Giloy for dengue: we also use giloy itself in fever, dengue, and typhoid because it has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties, which reduce our fever. consuming giloy every morning and evening during dengue, Typhoid strengthens our immune system. it also proves to be very effective in increasing platelets.
- Improves Digestion: giloy is very beneficial in improving digestion and treating stomach-related issues. consuming giloy juice on an empty stomach in the morning is considered very beneficial for the stomach.
- Take giloy vine first, and cut as many as 10 centimeters into pieces.
- Then crush those pieces (on any hard surface) to extract the juice from those pieces.
- Then put the crushed pieces in a bowl filled with water, then leave them to boil on low flame for some 20 to 25 minutes so that all the juice inside them can be removed.
- After cooling down for some time fill it in the bottle and drink a glass on an empty stomach in the morning. it is definitely helpful for your overall health.
2. Aloe vera (एलोवेरा)
- keep you hydrated: aloe vera is very water-dense, so it’s an ideal way to prevent or treat dehydration. staying hydrated you purge and flush out impurities. the juice also packs a hefty punch of nutrients that optimize your body’s organ output.
- Your body requires more fluids after a heavy workout or during exercise, so try aloe vera juice instead of coconut water after your next fire workout.
- Clear beauty skin: hydrating aloe vera juice may also reduce acne and pimples, aloe vera juice is a rich source of antioxidants and loaded with vitamins that may help protect your skin.
Aloe liquid may have a number of beauty healthy hacks:
- Good for the stomach: The enzymes found in aloe vera help to break down fat or sugar. at the same time, it helps to make your digest run smoothly.
- If your digestion is not working properly then you might take aloe vera juice may decrease irritation in the stomach and also help people with “irritable bowel syndrome” IBS and other inflammatory disorders of the intestines.
- Irritating your skin: Some people, who feel itchy after applying aloe vera, do not use aloe vera because by doing this your skin will become reddish, which may cause a small rash on the skin.
- Interact your medicine: If you any drugs regularly, and you start aloe vera gel, juice, or anything first consult your doctor because they could interact with your medicine and supplements like diabetes drugs, heart drugs, steroids, and licorice root.
The oral use of gel may also block the absorption of medicine taken at the same time
3. Basil (तुलसी)
- Reduce stress and anxiety: basil tea helps in maintaining the level of cortisol hormones in the body which is also known as the stress hormones, also helpful in a high level of cortisol. all parts of the holy basil plant function in a metamorphic manner.
- Which is an adaptogen natural substance that helps reduce stress in your body and promotes mental balance. some scientists believe that holy basil has phenomenal properties that relax your mind from the stress caused by many types of anxiety.
- Protect against infection heals wounds: some people use tulsi to heal wounds and to get rid of the infection and some people also use holy basil to heal the wound after surgery.
- Tulsi reduces the risk of infection in your wounds. as well as basil tea, which is very beneficial for colds and coughs. tulsi tea increases your healing speed and strength. researchers show that holy Tulsi may work against infection and wounds, such as:
- Mouth ulcers
- Acne
- Scars
- Rashes
- Reduce high BP: Tulsi is a delicious herb that is loaded with a variety of benefits. by taking it daily, blood pressure also comes under control.
- The chemical eugenol found in holy basil may inhibit certain substances that make it to the blood vessel. due to this, high blood pressure is reduced and blood reaches the heart well.
- Consuming 5 to 10 leaves of basil with your diet will not harm you. but remember tulsi is hot for our body, excess of this can bring very different changes, which is not good for your health.
4. Neem chewing sticks and leaves (Azadirachta indica)
- Skin problem: Neem is an excellent source of skin problems. some teenagers who are aged 19 to 20 definitely get to see acne, pimples, and dark spots on their faces.
- If they consume neem, then they can definitely get rid of the issue related to skin problems and daily intake of it is a cure for all skin-related problems like eczema, rashes, etc.
- Cure leprosy: neem proves to be very effective in diseases like leprosy (leprosy is also known as “Hansen’s disease” and is a chronic infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae) if a person is suffering from leprosy and if they consume neem daily then they can definitely get rid of leprosy.
- A cure for all the problems: Neem leaf is used for eye disorders, bloody nose, intestinal issues, leprosy, intestine worms, skin ulcers, heart diseases, fever, diabetes, gum diseases, and liver problems.
- The leaf is also used for birth control and to cause abortions. neem twigs are used for cough, asthma, low sperm levels, and urinary disorders, people in the tropics sometimes chew neem sticks instead of using toothbrushes.
- Neem for hair: Neem is quite popular for hair, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties, and it acts like an anti-dandruff shampoo that reduces hair loss, dandruff, and rough hair to a lesser extent.
Although neem is generally considered safe to use, anyone can have allergies and sensitivity to it.
Before using neem for the first time, consider doing a patch test. To do a patch test, rub a few drops of neem onto a patch of skin on the inner forearm.
Wait 24 hours, then look a the site to see whether a reaction has occurred and if any signs of swelling, itching, or restlessness may occur.
Neem oil can also be sensitive to anyone. so those people should avoid using it.
However, Neem oil and stick are not recommended during pregnancy, which can cause a miscarriage.
If you don’t know as much about neem during breastfeeding, so please avoid using, and first consult your doctors.
Neem might cause the Immune system to become more active which could increase the symptoms of autoimmune diseases. if you have one of these conditions, it’s best to avoid using neem.
5. GooseBerry (आंवला)
- High in fiber and low in calories: gooseberries are high in fiber but low in energy, which means you are eating a healthy thing by not consuming too many calories.
- Researchers show that eating berries may aid weight loss and help you eat fewer calories overall another study found that those who ate berries as a snack consumed 130 fewer calories at their next meal, compared with those who ate the same number of calories from sweets.
- High in antioxidants: antioxidants are compounds that help fight the effects of free radicals. it is reactive molecules that are associated with cellular diseases and oxidative stress is associated with many diseases and premature aging.
- Gooseberries are excellent sources of antioxidants, including, vitamin C and small amounts of vitamins E, and phytonutrients.
- May help controls blood sugar: high blood sugar level is associated with many diseases like diabetes, heart stroke, heart diseases, intravenous blockage, and infections.
- Gooseberries have many beneficial properties that help control high blood sugar and high fiber which slows down the absorption of sugar in the bloodstream.
- It May have anticancer effects: diets rich in berries, phytonutrients, and antioxidants are linked to a reduced risk of some types of cancer.
- Gooseberries contain some anti-cancer substances such as folate, phenolic compounds, and vitamin C or E. These nutrients are thought to reduce, counteract, and repair damage from oxidative stress, which can lead to the development of cancer.
- Heart health: consuming gooseberries (आंवला) on an empty stomach in the morning is considered to be very good for heart health because it contains nutrients (such as antioxidants and potassium) that promote heart health.
- Anti-oxidants improve heart health by preventing LDL bad cholesterol (LDL bad cholesterol that increases your risk of heart diseases) in your blood.
6. Papaya leaves (पपीते के पत्ते)
- Best in Dengue & fever: papaya leaves are very useful in dengue and fever as the platelets are going down during dengue (which is caused by mosquito bites), then the juice of papaya leaves is a very effective way to increase the platelets.
- Good for the liver: The juice of papaya leaf acts as a beneficial cleaning agent for the liver, which cures many liver diseases such as jaundice, typhoid, and more liver-related diseases.
- Help treat skin problems: papaya leaves are applied mainly to make young skin young and are also eaten.
- Papaya can be used to restore the dead skin cells to the skin again, apart from this, the enzymes in its leaves are also used for wound healing.
- Anti-cancer properties: papaya leaves have been used in traditional medicine practices to prevent and treat certain types of cancer, papaya leaf extract has demonstrated a powerful ability to inhibit the growth of Breast cancer cells, but needs more studies.
How to make Papaya “leaves juice”
- Wash the leaves thoroughly, so that the bacteria and beats present in them are cleaned.
- Then make small pieces of the leaves and put them in the mixer so that all their juice comes out. or do not add water to it.
- After a while, approx (10-15 sec) take out the leaves and filter them so that their coating separates and the juice gets separated.
- And remember, papaya leaves juice is very bitter, so drink it slowly and in small quantities. and it definitely helps you to keep healthy.
7. Turmeric (हल्दी)
You must be aware that turmeric is added as the main spice in curry. it has a hot, and bitter taste, it is often used to bring flavour and colour to food.
- Natural anti-inflammatory: Tumeric contains chemicals called curcumin, and this chemical proves that it has strong anti-inflammatory properties that block the action of inflammatory molecules in the body.
- Studies show the positive effect of curcumin on people who suffer from conditions such as bowel diseases, inner inflammation, and others. and consuming turmeric daily with milk before going to bed gives you relief from stress and anxiety
- Help in Cancer: some studies say that curcumin in turmeric has a variety of health benefits, including fighting cancer cells, and Tumeric has the properties of strengthening the immune system and as long as our immune system is strong, we cannot have a disease like cancer, Tv, asthma, etc.
- Some other studies have shown that it also works against lung, breast, asthma, and colon cancer diseases and others say that the curcumin present in it helps chemotherapy work better.
- Improved brain function power: many common brain disorders have been linked to decreased levels of these hormones, including depression and Alzheimer’s disease curcumin present in turmeric can boost the level of the brain hormones BDNFM, which increases the growth of new neurons and fights various degeneration in your brain.
- May help with acne scarring: The anti-inflammatory quality in it makes your skin better or clearer by targeting pores. turmeric is also known to reduce dark spots, you should also try a turmeric face mask as it has proved very helpful in reducing acne and pimples.