Top Herbs used in Ayurvedic Treatment

As per Ayurveda proves that the treatment or cure is not the things; we have to depend on modern ways of treatment.

Ayurveda Treatment relies on a combination of two concepts - "Life or Longevity" and "Knowledge or Science".

Ayurveda has been curing the Human lives for more than 6000 Years.

Ayurveda Treatment is completely natural and uses herbs and oils for medicines and ointments (Herbs and Lapes).

As Frank Ocean said, "Work hard in silence, Let your Success make the noise".

The quote holds true for Ayurveda.

Ayurveda did not gain the well-deserved popularity for years (approximately) but it is in only recently when the treatment's benefits are being noticed by everyone and Ayurveda is getting all the required attention.

Doshas and their Treatment:

Ayurveda considers that every person has these Doshas in their body. And their treatment is naturally possible with some easily available Herbs.

Let's have look to the Doshas and the Herbs (requires for treatment):-

Types of Doshas

VataDosha: This energy controls bodily functions related to motion, as well as blood circulation, breathing, blinking, and the beating of the heart. Vata energy in proper balance promotes creativity and vitality and with imbalance produces fear and anxiety.

Pitta Dosha: This energy controls the body's metabolic systems, as well as digestion, absorption, nutrition, and body temperature. Pita energy in proper balance leads to contentment and intelligence and with imbalance causes ulcers and arouses anger.

KaphaDosha: This energy controls the growth of the body. It provides water to all body parts, moisturizes the skin, and sustains the immune system of the body. Kapha energy in proper balance promotes love and forgiveness and with imbalance leads to insecurity and envy.

Herbs

Herbs are kind plants which contain some special elements in it which are essential for the human body to treat their Doshas.

Herbs were easily available 6000 years ago but it's quite difficult to find them nowadays.

Some of the famous Herbs used in Ayurvedic Treatment are:-

Aloe Vera: This herb has numerous healing properties. It has a moisturizing and anti-ageing effect and hence is often used in skin lotions. When taken orally it is good for the circulatory system, liver, and spleen, and is effective in for several stomach and digestive disorders.

Amalaki: This potent herb is used in many standard Ayurvedic preparations for its rejuvenating powers. It can help to cure diseases like anaemia, hyperacidity and peptic ulcer to anorexia, haemorrhage, and urinary disorders. It is an exceptional cardiac tonic, diuretic general tonic, and an aphrodisiac.

Arjuna: Arjuna or TerminaliaArjuna is helpful to maintain a healthy heart and reduces the effects of stress and nervousness. It supports good cardiac functioning, regulates blood pressure and is considered as a herb of choice in Ayurveda for cardiovascular health. Arjuna can restrain the absorption of lipids, this shows that it has cholesterol-regulating properties as well.

Ashwagandha: This popular and widely-used herb is a natural stress buster. It has power to rejuvenate, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antioxidant properties. It is considered a herbal aphrodisiac for both men and women.

Basil: Basil is often used in various minor diseases, such as a cough and cold. It is a natural air freshener; insect repellent is used in several Mediterranean and Indian cuisines.

Brahmi: It is a broad-spectrum herbal nerve and brain tonic which improves memory and cognitive processes. It is often used to improve memory, treat senility, strokes, ADD (attention deficit disorder), insanity and epilepsy.

Cinnamon: Cinnamon a flavouring spice used in cakes, bread, desserts, drinks, and confectionary, can assist in lactation for nursing mothers when taken once daily mixed with warm water, milk or eaten directly

Clove: It is a commonly used flavouring agent in cooking, and is often used as breath fresheners and digestive aids. Pure clove oil has aesthetic and antiseptic property and is commonly used in dentistry as an oral anaesthetic and disinfectant.

Coriander: It is widely used in cooking as leaves or powdered form. Coriander chutney is often along with meals as an appetizer.

Cumin: Cumin is a common flavouring agent for bread, pastries, cheese, pickles, and chutneys is good for digestive disorders, lactation and after delivery care of mothers.

Garlic: The healing powers all of the garlic are well recognized. It has antiseptic and antifungal properties. The antioxidant property of garlic helps to lower blood pressure, clears fatty deposits in blood vessels, reduces cholesterol and blood clotting and much more.

Ginger: The favourable effects of ginger for digestive disorders are well known. It is used widely as antiseptic to prevent respiratory disorders. It is often used to treat nausea, stomach cramps, menstrual pains, chills, colds, and rheumatic conditions.

Guduchi: This herb is used as a tonic, vitalizer, remedy for diabetes and metabolic disorders, treatment of problems that are chronic and cause fatigue, and to facilitate digestion. It improves the immune system, the body's resistance to infections and is effective in various liver diseases such as jaundice, drug-induced hepatic toxicity.

Gugglu:Gugglu or Indian Bedellium a yellow resin (or gum) has strong purifying and rejuvenating properties. It is useful for treating problems like obesity.

MandukParni: MandukParni which rows at a height of 2000 feet above sea level near rivers and canals in India and Sri Lanka is useful to decrease the effect of Kapha and Vata. It is known to enhance blood circulation, improve memory and improve digestion.

Manjishta: This herb grows mostly in the northwest Himalayas. The root of the Manjishta plant is used for treating pimples, reducing wrinkles, improving complexion, treating burns, healing injuries, and reducing inflammation and swelling. It also helps to treat urinary tract infections and menstrual disorders.

Mint: This flavouring and garnishing agent used in cooking is good or digestive disorders such as indigestion, flatulence, nausea, and diarrhoea.

Neem: Neem is widely used for removing contamination of blood and pacifying pitta dosha. The fresh leaves and its fruits are eaten to prevent pitta and Kapha disorders. This systemic cleanser is useful in diabetes and several skin diseases.

Prisniparni: This herb is believed to balance all three doshas. It is useful for the treatment of a cough and asthma and is considered to strengthen the nervous system.

Rasna: This herb is hot in nature and is used to treat Kapha and Vata disorders. In patients with swelling, it is used as a lepa or part wrap. It effectively relieves pain and is often used as a Rasayana or a rejuvenator.

Sandpushpa:Sandpushpa is helpful for treating imbalances in Kapha and Vata. It is effective in diabetes, dysentery and blood cancer.

Sarpagandha: This plant grows at height of 4000 feet above sea level in shady areas all over India, Burma, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The root has an astringent like the taste, is hot in nature and decreases the effect of Kapha and Vata disorders. It soothes the mind and promotes sound sleep. It is helpful in menstrual disturbances.

Shankhapushpi: It is used therapeutically in Ayurveda for mental stimulation and rejuvenation. The herb is useful in patients with nervous debility and loss of memory. It reduces total serum cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids, and non-esterified fatty acids.

Swarnashri: Herbs from this thorny shrub are used to alleviate Kaphadosha and pitta dosha. The herb is useful in several diseases like joint pain, leprosy.

Turmeric: Turmeric has effective antiseptic properties and is widely used as a part of Indian cuisine. Its healing properties are useful for the treatment of anaemia, asthma, cuts and burns, conjunctivitis, complexion, dental problems, diabetes, diarrhoea, and pain.

Yashtimadhu: Yastimadhu has anti-inflammatory, rejuvenating liver strengthening, and anti-hepatotoxic properties. It improves hair growth, is useful for the treatment of vomiting, excessive thirst, and constipation.

Conclusion:

These Ayurvedic herbs and their uses can do so much good to your body and mind. Ayurvedic herbs are time tested for their health and other benefits. The nutritive value that they are packed with is highly recommended for their healing powers. They have a unique aroma and flavour which make them a perfect blend of goodness. Regular use of these herbs brings harmony between mind and body. These ayurvedic herbs rejuvenate the whole system instead of focusing on one specific organ or body part.

It sounds good that people have realized that going back to Ayurvedic herbs is much better than relying on chemical products. Chemical based products are not suitable for our lives in the long run. Chemically treated products possess a high risk of side effects whereas Ayurvedic herbs are natural and have no side effects at all. Adopting Ayurvedic herbs and Ayurveda principals as the mainstay of our lives we are adopting a good and healthy lifestyle.

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