Marigold or Genda is a very common ornamental herbaceous plant with long history of traditional medicinal uses. It is member of Asteraceae family. Marigold is a stout,branching annual herb. It is native of Mexico and other warmer parts of America and now naturalized in tropics and subtropics including India.

Overview

Kingdom:Plantae,Order:Asterales,Family:Asteraceae,Genus:Tagetes,Some common Tagetes Species:

Tagetes erecta (African or American Marigolds): Tagetes erecta plants are tall,erect-growing plants up to 3 feet in height. The flowers are globe-shaped,large and yellow to orange in colour.

Tagetes patula (French Marigolds): Tagetes patula plant grow 5 inches to 18 inches high. The flowers are small and red,orange in colour.

Tagetes minuta;Synonyms T. glandulifera (Mexican marigold): Tagetes minuta plant is of 50-150 cm height and has small flowers. It is also known as Stinking-Roger and gives highest yield of the essential oil.

Vernacular names of Marigold

• Bengali:Gaenda
• Gujarati:Guljhara,Makhanala
• Hindi:Genda
• Kannada:Seemeshamantige
• Marathi:Zendu
• Sanskrit:Sthulapuspha
• Tamil:Thuruksaamanthi,Tulukkasamandi
• Telugu:Bantichettu

Medicinal Properties of Marigold

Genda or Marigold flowers are astringent,carminative,and stomachic. The flowers contain tannins and phenolic compounds,steroids,terpenoids,flavanoids,saponins,alkaloids which give it therapeutic properties.

Flowers are said to purify blood and flower juice is given as a remedy for bleeding piles and also used in rheumatism,colds and bronchitis. These are also used for treating skin diseases,scabies,liver complaints,and eye diseases.

The Flower has antibacterial properties and exhibit significant antibacterial activity against bacteria S.lutea,E.coli,B.circulence.

Marigold leaves have diuretic,antinociceptive (action or process of blocking the detection of a painful or injurious stimulus by sensory neurons),styptic (stops bleeding from wound,injuries) activities.

The leaves are traditionally used for treating kidney problems,swelling,muscular pain and are applied externally on boils and carbuncles. Infusion of leaves is used for managing rheumatism,cold and bronchitis.

In Unani medicine,sweet preparation made of tender leaves and purified sugar is prescribed in condition of no urine production,retention of urine and kidney problem.

The pounded leaves are applied externally on boils and carbuncles. The leaves are reported to have antioxidant,antifungal,analgesic activity and 18 active compounds,mainly terpenoids.

The leaves also exhibit antibacterial activity against various micro-organisms.

Marigold is an extremely effective herb for the treatment of skin problems such as inflammation of the skin (due to infection,physical damage),ulceration,varicose veins,haemorrhoids,anal fissures,mastitis,sebaceous cysts etc. It is also excellent remedy for treatingsun burn. The stem sap is useful to removewarts,corns and calluses.

Bleminor is herbal product from Himalaya Drug Company is a cream useful forhyperpigmentation of skin caused due to various reasons. This cream is for topical application on blemishes. The cream inhibits melanin synthesis and has antioxidant activity.

Overview of Ingredients

Here is given more about Himalaya Bleminor such as indication/therapeutic uses,Key Ingredients and direction for use.

Key Ingredients of Himalaya Bleminor

Each gram of Bleminor contains:

Extracts of – Yashti-madhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 1.70 mg,Sarja (Vateria indica) 0.80 mg,Shalmali (Bombax malabaricum) 0.10 mg,Amlaparni (Rheum emodi) 0.10 mg,Oil of Vatada (prunus amygdalus) 10 mg

Action of medicinal herbs

Licorice (Yashtimadhu): Catalyses the production of melanin in the melanin-producing cells without causing cell toxicity. It possesses anti-inflammatory properties,which are helpful in controlling hyperpigmentation due to recurrent inflammation.

Indian Copal Tree (Sarja): Rich source of natural antioxidants that helps in decreasing melanin synthesis. It is also known to inhibit melanogenesis (production of melanin).

Silk Cotton Tree (Shalmali): Excellent tyrosinase-inhibitory and antioxidant properties that inhibit melanin production.

Almond (Vatada): Smoothes and rejuvenates the skin and improves skin complexion and tone.

Uses of Himalaya Bleminor

• Hyperpigmentation (darkening of an area of skin due to increased melanin) caused by varied reasons like exposure to UV rays and aging
• Melasma (Pigmentation of the cheeks of the face)
• Post-injury and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Direction use Himalaya Bleminor

After cleansing the face,take a small quantity of Bleminor cream and apply on affected areas. Avoid areas around the eyes,nostrils,mouth and ears.

Camphor is a large evergreen tree native to Eastern Asia (China,Taiwan,Korea). It is also grown in several other countries including India at Dehradun,Saharanpur,Calcutta,Nilgiris and Mysore. The main product obtained from this tree is camphor or kapoor. All parts of camphor tree on distillation gives a semisolid oil from which camphor can be separated by a mechanical process.

Overview

Latin name:Cinnamomum camphora (L.) Nees&Eberm.,Camphora camphora (L.) H. Karst.

Family:Family:Lauraceae

Vernacular names

Sanskrit,Hindi Bengali:Karpoor,Kapur,English:Camphor,Unani:Kafoor

The Camphor tree

The tree is large with height of about 20 m (65 feet). The leaves are simple,alternate;blades entire but may have wavy margins,mostly ovate,4-10 cm (1.5-4 in) long and 2-5 cm (0.8-2 in) broad,glossy green above,duller green below,with impressed glands below at major veins. Flowers are small,greenish white to cream,in loose panicles on branchlets of season;6 petaloid parts;12 stamen parts,usually 5-9 fertile stamens plus smaller sterile staminodes. The raw fruits are dark green,ovoid,dry,globose,and about 0.3 inch in diameter. They turn black on ripening. Every part of tree gives aroma of camphor due to presence of oil which is formed in the oil cells distributed in all parts of plant. These cells begin to form early in the growth organs,and are filled with yellow oil from which camphor is slowly deposited. The formation of camphor is brought about through the agency of an enzyme present in the growing pans of the tree particularly in the tissue within the cambium region.

Ayurvedic properties and action of camphor

• Rasa:Tikta,Katu,Madhur;
• Guna:laghu,teekshna;
• Veerya:sheeta;
• Vipak:katu;
• Camphor is diaphoretic (induces perspiration),stimulant,antiseptic,antispasmodic,internally expectorant,sedative,internally carminative,and externally anodyne (painkilling).

Medicinal properties and uses

• Camphor is used both internally and externally.
• Camphor oral intake has carminative,expectorant,and reflex stimulating effect on heart,circulation and respiration.
• Camphor is given internally in doses of 0.2 grams,for treating hysteria,nervousness and diarrhoea. Camphor is toxic at 2-20 grams.
• External application of camphor has rubefacient (causing dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation),anodyne/pain killing and mild analgesic properties.
• Camphor is applied externally on catarrhal diseases (inflammation of a mucous membrane of respiratory tract with secretion) of the respiratory tract and muscular rheumatism.
• Camphor is externally used in treatment of muscular strains and sprains,rheumatic conditions,joint pain,and inflammations.

In Hinduism, Durva(Doob) is one of the most sacred plant, only second to Tulsi. It is a plant used in numerous religious ceremonies since Vedic times as well as for medicinal purpose in Indian Ayurvedic medicine system. On Durvashtami Vrat (in Bhado), Hindu women worship Durva and fast. The rings made of this grass is worn during Hom, Puja and Yagya. Durva is also offered to Lord Ganesh during worshiping. It is one of the ten auspicious herbs that constitute the group Dashapushpam in Ayurveda.

Overview

There must be some reasons, why this plant is considered so divine and inseparable from various Hindu ceremonies. Perhaps, this is due to its medicinal and therapeutic potential. This holy plant is full of medicinal properties. Its roots and leaves have many therapeutic properties.

Durva is found throughout the India as well as in many parts of world as common grass. Durva plant contains vitamin C, cartone, palmitic acid, triterpenoides, alkaloids, crude proteins, carbohydrates and mineral constituents, oxides of magnesium, phosphorous, calcium, sodium and potassium. Durva can be used both internally and externally for medicinal purpose.

Scientific Details

Scientific Classification, Kingdom- Plantae (Plants), Subkingdom -Tracheobionta (Vascular plants), Super division- Spermatophyta – (seed plants), Division- Magnoliophyta – (Flowering plants), Class- Liliopsida (Monocotyledons), Subclass- Commelinidae, Order- Cyperales

Family- Poaceae (Grass family), Genus- Cynodon, Species- Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. – Bermuda grass, Vernacular names

Vernacular Names

Sanskrit:Bhargavi, Doorwa, Granthi, Sveta, Hindi:Doorva, Doob, Tamil:Arugu, Aruvam-pillu, Mooyar-pul, Arugampul, Bengali:Durba, Kannada:Ambate-hullu, Garikae, Malayalam:Karuka-pulli, Marathi:Doorva, Haryali, Punjabi:Dub, Kabbar, Talla, Telugu:Garika, Gerike, Haryali, Urdu:Ghass

English:Creeping panic grass, Couch grass, Bahama grass, Bermuda grass, Dun grass, Devil’s grass, Doab grass, Doorwa, Dog’s teeth grass

Herb Description

Cynodon dactylon is a perennial grass. It is native to north and east Africa, Asia and Australia and southern Europe. Its plant is prostrate, creeping, stoloniferous, perennial;rhizomes rooting at every nodes;root system deep;stem creeping, long, slightly flattened, terete, glabrous, leaf blades grey-green, 2-15 cm long, 4 mm broad, flat to slightly keeled, edges rough, tip sharp;leaf sheath round, glabrous;ligule with ring of hairs or membrane;inflorescence spike, 2-5 cm long, 3 to 6 in a whorl;flowers spikelets with one perfect floret;glumes 2 mm long, lanceolate, acute at the apex, lower glume smaller than the upper;lemmas 2-8 mm long, 3-nerved, acute, pubescent or scabrous on the nerves;anthers 1.3 mm long, yellow;styles purple;seeds ovoid, about 1.mm long, yellow to reddish.

Parts used in Medicines

Durva Leaves

Durva grass contains Phenolic Phytotoxins (Ferulic, Syringic, P-coumaric, Vanillic, PHydroxybenzoic and O-Hydroxyphenil acetic acid).

The Ayurvedic Properties and action of Durva leaves

Rasa:Madhura, Tikta, Kashaya

Guna:Laghu

Virya:Sheeta

Vipaka:Madhura

Karm:Kaphahara, Pittahara, Rucya

The recommended safe dosage of fresh juice of Durva plant, is 10-20 ml.

Durva root

Durva roots are fibrous, cylindrical, up to 4 mm thick, with minute hair-like roots arise from the main roots. These are cream in colour. The roots of plant contains Phenolic Phytotoxins and Flavonoids.

The Ayurvedic Properties and action of Durva roots

• Rasa:Madhura, Tikta, Kashaya
• Guna:Laghu
• Virya:Shita
• Vipaka:Madhura
• Karm:Kapha-pitta Shamak, Rakta pitta Nashak, Daha ghna, Atisara ghna, Trptikara

The recommended safe dosage of fresh juice of Durva root is 5-10 ml.

External medicinal use of Durva

Durva or doob grass is haemostatic, refrigerant, healer, and antibacterial. It can be made into paste and applied on skin for treating skin problems and improving complexion. Doob is beneficial in treating skin cuts, wounds, abrasions and similar skin problems. Leaf paste application on wounds, cuts, haemorrhoids helps in better healing. Few drops of doob juice is put in nostril to stop nasal bleeding or Nakseer. For headaches, leaf paste is applied on forehead.

Internal medicinal use of Durva

Durva is used internally for treating epilepsy, hysteria, bleeding in dysentery, piles, haematuria, epistaxis, menorrhagia, diarrhea, raktapitta, syphilis, urinary tract infection and many other diseases.

Durva is useful in gynaecological problems related to uterus. It strengthen uterus and stops abnormal uterine bleeding. It is also useful in minimising risks of miscarriage and supports normal feotal growth. The decoction of Durva plant is given in treatment of kidney stones.

Durva also shows aphrodisiac property. It improves male fertility.

It is very important to clean the plant properly. Since it grows near the soil, the leaves can be easily contaminated. Therefore wash it carefully to remove all impurities from plant surface. Always collect medicinal plants from pesticide free area. Do not take medicinal herbs that grows along roads, sewage, drains and any similar polluted area.

Durvadi Thailam is herbal Ayurvedic medicated oil prepared from Durva and base oil. Base oil can be sesame or coconut oil. When this oil is prepared in coconut oil or Kera thailam, it is known Durvadi kerathailam. Durvadi Taila.

Overview

It is mentioned in Chakradatta and Bhaishajya Ratnavali in Vrana shotha Roga Adhikara for the treatment of Vrana. Wound is known as Vrana in ayurveda. It includes abrasion (wearing away of the upper layer of skin as a result of applied friction force), haematoma (localized swelling filled with blood caused by a break in the wall of a blood vessel, blood clots and remains inside muscle/organ), bruise injury (discoloration and tenderness of the skin due to the leakage of blood from an injured blood vessel), contusion, fissure in ano, stab wounds, incised wounds, laceration (torn wound), abscess, cyst etc.

Durva or doob grass is main ingredient of this oil. Durvadi taila has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties due to which effectively helps in wound healing.

Here is given more about Durvadi Thailam such as indication/therapeutic uses, Key Ingredients and how to use.

Key Ingredients of Durvadi Thailam

Here is listed ingredients of Durvadikera Tailam by Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal:Kera tailam or coconut oil, Durva, Neem, Mulheti and Kera shiram coconut milk

Medicinal Uses of Durvadi Thailam

• Dandruff
• Scabies
• Skin problems, itching
• Wounds

How to use Durvadi Thailam

Durvadi taila is for external use only. It can be applied on scalp for treating scalp infections and on wounds. 5-10 ml of oil should be applied and massaged on scalp. For good results, it should be applied at night and washed off next morning. In case of cuts, wounds and similar condition, Durvadi oil should be applied on affected body part and kept at least for one hour.

Dhatura is an annual herb that occurs throughout the country. Its scientific name is Datura metel Linn (Synonym D. fastuosa L., D. alba Ramph;D. cornucopaea Hort.) and belongs to Family Solanaceae. In Ayurveda, its seeds, roots and dried whole plant are used for medicinal purpose.

Overview

Dhatura leaves have antitumor, anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory properties. Its flowers are anti-asthmatic. The leaves, seeds and root are anti- catarrhal, febrifuge, anti-diarrhoeal, anti-dermatosis.

Ayurveda classifies Datura in Upavisha Varga (secondary toxic drugs). UpVisha varg is a category of herbs with toxic effect on body. As per Ayurveda, in small doses, Vish (poisons) are fast acting and effective medicines. So Datura is used for medicine preparation only after proper Shodhan or purification.

Vernacular names

• Sanskrit:Kanak, Ummatta, Dhustura
• Assamese:Dhatura
• Bengali:Dhutura, Dhutra
• English:White Thorn Apple
• Gujarati:Dhaturo
• Hindi:Dhatura
• Kannada:Umbe
• Malayalam:Ummam
• Marathi:Dhatra
• Oriya:Dudura
• Punjabi:Dhatura
• Siddha/Tamil:Oomatthai, Karuvoomatthai
• Telugu:Ummettha, Erriummetta
• Urdu:Dhatura

Distribution

Found throughout India, in waste lands.

Ayurvedic properties of Datura

Kanak or Dhatura seeds contains alkaloids and fixed oil.

As per Ayurveda, Dhatura seeds are Madhura, Katu, Tikta, Kashaya (Rasa), Guru, Ruksha, Tikshna (Guna), Ushna (Virya), Katu (Vipaka) and Kaphahara, Varnya, Madakari, Vishahara, Krimihara, Vran-hara, Krimi-hara, Bhram-hara, Vamaka (Karma).

The whole Dhatura plant are Madhura, Katu, Tikta, Kashaya (Rasa), Guru, Ruksha, Tikshna (Guna), Ushna (Virya), Katu (Vipaka) and Kapha-hara, Varnya, Madakari, Agni-Vriddhikar (Karma).

Chemical contents of Dhatura

Root:alkaloids, tropane derivatives;Stem: hyoscine, hyoscyamine, Leaf: hyoscine, hyoscyamine, micotianamine;Fruit (pericarp):alkaloids, ?-sitosterol, triterpene, daturaolone, daturadiol;Seed:hyosane, hyoscyamine, daturaolone, fastusic acid;Seed-oil:?-Me-sterols

Important Ayurvedic formulations

• Kanak asava
• Sut Shekhar Rasa
• JwaranKush Rasa
• Laxmi Vilas rasa
• Kanak Sundar Rasa
• Dugdha Vati
• Piyus Valli Rasa
• Ekang veer Rasa
• Puspadhanva Rasa
• Laghu Vish Garbha Taila
• Vishtinduka Taila
• Dhatura Taila

Hyoscine alkaloid

Various parts of Dhatura plants contains hyoscyamine and hyoscine alkaloids.

Hyoscine is the principal alkaloid of the leaves at all times.

Proportions of hyoscine and hyoscyamine in plant varies with age of the plant, duration of sunlight, light intensity, general climatic conditions, chemical sprays, hormones and certain other environmental factors.

Hyoscine alkaloid has depressant effect on the central nervous system. This alkaloid is used as the base for the hydrobromide salt which is used as a pre-anaesthetic, antisialagogue (diminishes or stops the flow of saliva), adjunct to general anaesthesia.

The alkaloid Hyoscine in large doses is a POISON that can cause delirium (Delirium is acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence) and coma.

Traditional Use of Dhatura

Dhatura is a medicinal herb and used traditionally to treat various ailments throughout the country. The seeds of Dhatura plant is used in treatment of leprosy in West Bengal and Rajasthan. In Rajasthan the leaves are used for treating Guinea worm disease (A parasitic disease caused by infection with the guinea worm). In traditional medicine, the leaves, roots and seeds are used in fever with congestion, insanity, diarrhoea, and skin diseases.

Dhatura has narcotic, acrid, anodyne, antispasmodic, intoxicating, and emetic properties. It is used in preparation of many medicines useful in treatment of fever, insanity, lumbago, sciatica, painful swelling and neuralgia.

WARNING

Dhatura is extremely poisonous plant. Toxic effect of Dhatura on body are dryness of mouth, intense thirst, increase in heart rate, and blurring of vision with prominent mydriasis, hallucinations, delirium, and loss of motor coordination which may further lead to coma and ultimately to death by respiratory failure.

In Ayurveda, the Dhatura is used only after proper Shodhan.Do not take any part of plant internally.

Okra or Lady's Finger is a very common vegetable. Its botanical name is Abelmoschus Esculentus and belong to family Malvaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and now cultivated throughout India. The immature green, Okra or Bhindi(Hindi) are eaten as food vegetable. It is a healthy vegetable with lots of fibre, vitamins, calcium and folate.

Overview

Okra contains high amount of pectin like mucilage. This mucilage has many medicinal properties and contains calcium, carbohydrates, flavonoids, saponins and coumarins. This sticky substance has stomach cytoprotective (protect the stomach mucosa against injury by increasing gastric mucous secretion) activity. Mucilage is also helpful in absorbing mucous waste of intestinal tract. It is laxative that is helpful in constipation. It can heal ulcers and also reduces acid reflux. Mucilage has ability to flush the toxic substance from body and controlling of bad cholesterol.

Okra has Antioxidant, Anti-ulcer Anti-cancer, Antimicrobial, Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic and Anti-diabetic properties.

Scientific name:Hibiscus esculentus, Abelmoschus esculentus

Kingdom:Plantae;Division:Magnoliophyta;Class:Magnoliopsida;Order:Malvales;Genus:Abelmoschus;Species:A.Esculentus

Vernacular names

Bengali:Dhoras;Gujarati:Binda;Hindi:Bhindi;Kannada:Bendekayi;Malayalam:Venta;Marathi:Bhendi;Tamil:Ventai;Telegu:Bendakaya;Trade name:Lady's finger

Okra Raw Nutrition Value per 100 g

Percentages are related to US recommendations to for adults. (Source:USFDA database)

Medicinal uses of Okra or Lady's finger fruit

Okra is Anti-Diabetic

Okra is an effective anti-diabetic herb. Diabetes, which is metabolic disorder is characterised by increase in blood sugar level. The increased blood sugar level has a negative effect on all body organs. It is very important to maintain blood sugar level in normal range. Okra or Bhindi can be helpful in doing so. Bhindi has hypoglycemic (lowering blood sugar level in blood) and hypolipidemic (reducing lipid concentrations in the serum) activities which causes lowering of increased blood sugar level in diabetes.

The aqueous extract of Okra has maximum anti-diabetic effect. For preparing the aqueous extract, few okra fruits are taken (5-7), washed and chopped. These cut pieces are soaked in water at night. Next morning, the pieces are squeezed so that the mucilage enters the water. This mucilage containing water is taken orally in morning, regularly for one month to control the elevated blood sugar level.

Okra Cures Constipation

Okra is rich in fibre and mucilage. The high fibre content makes okra a good laxative. Fibres causes sufficient level of water in stool and mucilage further softens bowel.

Okra for skin conditions

The okra has antimicrobial and emollient properties.

For psoriasis and burn injuries, the okra fruits are grinded to make paste. This paste is applied on affected area and kept for 2-3 hours. This should be done for fifteen days.

Ulat Kambal is used in Ayurvedic system of medicine for treatment of gynaecological disorders. Abroma augusta is a perennial tree found throughout India from Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, eastwards to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and in Southern India. It is mainly found in hot and moist environment.This plant has soft hair like structures on leaves and stem which causes itching when touched. Its trade name is Ulat kambal.

Overview

Botanical name:Abroma augusta (L) Lt.

Synonym:Ambroma augusta Linn. f.;Abroma augulata Lam., A. wheeleri Retz., A. fastuosum Gaertn., Theobroma augusta L.

Family:Sterculiaceae

Vernacular names

Assamese:Bon kopashi;Hindi, Bengali and Unani:Ulat kambal;Tamil:Sivapputtutti;Trade name:Ulat kambal;Folk:Kumal, Sanukapaasi;English:Perennial Indian Hemp, Devil’s Cotton.

Distribution of Ulat Kambal

This plant is distributed through out India up to 1500 m. It is also found in Bangladesh, Pakistan and the adjacent countries.

About the plant

Devil’s Cotton is a shrub or a small tree which reaches height of 1.8 to 3.6 m. Although plant can grow up to height of 9 m in wild. The plant propagates through seeds and stem cuttings. The plant has small hairs that can cause dermatitis. This shrub requires fertile soil with good drainage and well distributed rainfall. The flowers are about 5 cm in diameter. These are dark red, purple or yellow in colour. The Seeds are many, small, blackish, covered with silky hairs

Ulat Kambal is a medicinal plant. Its root bark has emmenagogue properties. Emmenagogue are agent that stimulates or increases menstrual flow. The roots are used as uterine tonic and for regulation of menstrual flow. The fresh root-bark juice is useful in congestive and neuralgic forms of dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, urinary trouble, bronchitis, broncho-pneumonia, carbuncles and poisonous boils.

The root of plant contains abromine (betaine), friedelin, abromasterol, abromasterol A, choline, beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol and octacosanol.

Leaves of plant contains taraxerol and lupeol and useful in treating uterine disorders. Leaves are also useful in treatment of diabetes, rheumatic pain and sinusitis.

For medicinal purpose, the recommended dosage of leaf juice is 10-20 ml and root bark powder is 3-6 grams.

Medicinal uses of Devil’s Cotton (Abroma augusta)

Gynaecological Problems, Scanty Menstruation, Irregularity in Periods

The roots of Abroma augusta is taken and boiled in water for preparing decoction. For making decoction, 5 gram root is boiled in 400 ml water. This is cooked till water reduces to 100 ml. This is filtered and taken twice a day regularly.

It helps to balance hormones level and regulates menstruation.

Excessive bleeding during periods, pelvic pain during menstruation

The leaves of Abroma augusta tree are useful in treating over bleeding. For this purpose, extract 5 ml juice of Ulat Kambal leaves and drink 2-3 times a day. This will also cure pelvic region pain.

Female infertility due to unexplained reason

This tree is helpful in improving chances of conceiving in women, who are suffering from infertility due to unknown reasons, despite normal reports. For this purpose, all five parts(Panchang) of tree are collected. These are shade dried and then powdered. This powder is taken in amount of 5 grams with black pepper 1 grams. It is boiled in water and decoction is prepared. Regular intake of this decoction helps to improve chances of conceiving.

Bhuiamla is a very common broad spectrum magical medicinal herb native to India. It grows as weed throughout the hotter part of country. During rainy season, you can find it growing abundantly in gardens, waste lands, parks, along roadsides, open areas etc. You can identify this medicinal herb by looking underside of its leaves. There you will notice small round structures which look like amla.

Tamalki is used in Ayurveda for treatment of many diseases especially related to liver. In Africa, this plant is used by people in treatment of kidney stones, dysentery, jaundice, diarrhoea, wounds, ulcers and urogenital diseases.

In modern medicine, there is no effective specific therapy is available for viral hepatitis but Tamalki has shown clinical efficacy in viral Hepatitis B.

General Information

• Botanical name: Phyllanthus amarus Schum &Thonn (P. niruri auct. Non L.) P. fraternus Webster
• Family: Euphorbiaceae

• Vernacular names:
• Sanskrit: Bhuamlaki, Bahupatri
• Assamese: Bhuin Amla
• Bengali: Bhumamla, Bhumi amalaki
• English: Country gooseberry
• Gujrati: Bhoi Amali, Bhony amari, Bhonyamali
• Hindi: Jangliamli, Hazardana, Jaramala, Bhui amla
• Kannada: Nelanelli
• Kashmiri: Kath
• Malayalam: Kizanelli, Keezhanelli, Ajjhada
• Marathi: Bhuiawali
• Oriya: Bhuin Amla
• Punjabi: Lodhar
• Tamil: Kizhukai nelli, Kizanelli
• Telugu: Nela usirika

Availability: Annual plant;Grows during rainy season (July to September);under safe conditions, can grow and survive till winters

Distribution of plant: Tropical and sub- tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and America

Description of plant

Leaf of plant

Plant leaves are compound;leaf-let arranged in two rows with a rachis, alternate, opposite and decussate almost sessile, stipulate, oblong, entire;up to 1.5 cm long and 0.5 cm wide;colour greenish-brown;odour of leaf is indistinct;taste bitter;

Plant Stem

Slender, gabrous, light brown, and cylindrical;length 20-75 cm;branching profuse towards upper region bearing 5-10 pairs of leaves;internode, 1-3.5 cm long;odour indistinct;taste slightly bitter

Root of plant

Small;length of root 2.5-11 cm;nearly straight, gradually tapering, with a number of fibrous secondary and tertiary roots;external surface light brown, fracture, short

Bhuiamlaki medicinal properties

The Bhuyamla plant is diuretic plant. It has ability to clear or open the natural ducts of the fluids and secretions of the body. The plant has astringent properties and causes contraction of skin cells and body tissues. This plant is used as single drug to treat jaundice. The plant has antiviral activity against hepatitis B virus. It has liver protecting activities which is supported by lab studies. It effectively repair CCl4 induced liver damage in rats.

Bhuiamla is also indicated in Gonorrhea, Frequent menstruation, Diabetes, disorders of skin such as sores, swelling, and itchiness .

Bhui amla Plant has following medicinal properties

• Lipid Lowering Activity
• Anti-Diabetic Activity
• Anti-Malarial Activity
• Hypotensive and hypoglycaemic activity
• Antiviral activity against hepatitis B virus
• HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) Replication Inhibition effect
• Hepato-protective effect/ liver protecting
• Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Astringent
• Ability to expel and prevent stone formation in body

The plant exhibits medicinal properties due to presence of various bioactive substances. The phytochemical analysis of the plant extract has confirmed the presence of tannins, saponins, flavonoids and alkaloids. The plant extract have been found to contain high levels of saponins, tannins, flavonoids and alkaloids. The plant is very rich in potassium due to which it is powerful diuretic.

For medicinal purpose whole plant, leaves, and roots are used.

Bhuiamla for liver Diseases

Bhuiamla is effective medicinal herb for treating liver diseases including Hepatitis B.

The plant shows marked anti-hepatitis B virus surface antigen activity in in-vivo and in-vitro lab studies.

In a clinical study, 37 patients with chronic viral hepatitis B, were treated with daily dose of 600mg of Bhuiamala for 30 days. 59% of the patients lost the HBsAg two weeks after the end of the treatment. HBsAg is the surface antigen of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It indicates current hepatitis B infection. From this study, the authors postulated that Phyllanthus niruri might inhibit proliferation of the virus by inhibiting replication of the genetic material of the virus.

Traditional uses of Phyllanthus amarus

Phyllanthus amarus or Bhui amla is used traditionally for treating variety of diseases. The hot water extract of whole plant on oral intake has fever reducing and laxative effect. The decoction is also useful in fever reduction. In treatment of jaundice whole plant is dried and pulverised to get powder that is taken with buttermilk. In case of loose motions, dysentery dried leaves infusion is given. In diabetes, hot water extract is useful. Fresh leaf juice or fresh root juice are taken orally for sexually transmitted disease STDs.

The plant is also used externally. For skin diseases, cuts, bruises the leaves juice is applied topically on affected part. The fruit is used externally for tubercular ulcers scabies and ringworm.

Haritaki or Terminalia chebula is a flowering evergreen tree native to Asia. The fruits of this tree are extensively used in traditional medicine system Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and homeopathy. The pericarp of mature fruits of Haritaki tree constitutes the drug. A very famous, effective, and commonly used medicine that contains the dried harad fruit is Triphala (three fruits).

Introduction

Haritaki tree is considered divine. According to Indian mythology, Haritaki originated from the drops of Amrit that fell on earth. Since this tree is sacred to God Shiv (Har means God Shiv), so it is called Haritaki.

Haritaki is not only used in India, but also in Africa, Tibet, and many other Asian countries. It has broad-spectrum medicinal qualities and used in treatment of variety of diseases such as digestive system diseases, cardiovascular diseases, vata roga (gout, rheumatism), paralysis, epilepsy and many more. Harar is Rasayana drug of Ayurveda. Rasayan are those, which gives youthfulness, and longevity. As per Ayurveda, daily intake of Haritaki regularizes all the normal functions of the body and maintains good health.

Haritaki contains many biologically active chemicals that enables it to effectively treat several diseases.

Botanical description

Taxonomy

• Kingdom:Plantae
• Division:Magnoliophyta
• Class:Magnoliopsida
• Order:Myrtales
• Family:Combretaceae
• Genus:Terminalia
• Species:chebula

Vernacular names

• Sanskrit:Abhaya, Kayastha, Pathya, Vijaya, Haritaki, Himaja
• Bengali:Haritaki
• English:Myrobalan
• Gujrati:Hirdo, Himaja, Pulo-harda
• Hindi:Harre, Harad, Harar
• Kannada:Alalekai
• Kashmiri:Halela
• Malayalam:Katukka
• Marathi:Hirda, Haritaki, Harda, Hireda
• Oriya:Harida
• Punjabi:Halela, Harar
• Tamil:Kadukkai
• Telugu:Karaka, Karakkaya
• Urdu:Halela
• Other common names:Black myrobalan, Ink tree, Chebulic myrobalan

Description of tree

Evergreen, branched, medium to large deciduous tree with a height up to 30 m;Leaves are 10-30 cm long elliptical with an acute tip and cordate base;Flowers:short stalked, monoecious, dull white to yellow with a strong unpleasant odour, found in simple terminal spikes or short panicles;Fruits:3-6 cm long and 1.3-1.5 cm broad yellowish-green ovoid drupes containing one oval seed;

Depend ending on variety of fruits obtained from tree, T. chebula is classified in 7 types. But nowadays, only two varieties, Badi and Choti Harad are used in drug preparation.

Haritaki tree is found throughout India. It is also found in neighbouring countries, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bangladesh, China Egypt, Iran and Turkey.

Properties and Action of Haritaki Fruits

Rasa:Madhura (sweet), Amla (sour), Katu (pungent), Tikta (bitter), Kashya (astringent)

Guna:Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)

Virya:Ushna (hot)

Vipaka:Madhura (sweet)

Karma:Cakshuya (eyes), Dipana, Hridya (heart), Medhya (brain), Rasayana, Anulomana (Mild laxative, carminative)

Haritaki is a useful herb to treat diseases that occur due to derangement of Vata-Kapha dosha.

Haritaki or Terminalia chebula contains several phytochemical (chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants) constituents, including chebulic acid, gallic acid, ellagic acid, tannic acid, amino acids, flavonoids like luteolin, rutins and quercetin etc. These chemicals gives the tree its therapeutic values. The fruits of tree are antioxidant, carminative, astringent, expectorant, gentle purgative, laxative, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal.

Uses of Terminalia chebula

Haritaki is used in treatment of numerous diseases. The Anupan or fluid vehicle for taking medicine depends on the disease to be treated. In case of disease is due to derangement of vata or Vata dosha, it is used with ghee, for pitta dosha with sugar and for kapha dosha with rock salt.

It is a rasayana phal that promotes good health. It improves appetite and digestion. It is a liver stimulant and laxative. The intake of harad fruit with meals helps in proper digestion, and thus improves health.

Haritaki intake with honey and ghee cures anaemia.

Haritaki is useful in eye diseases, swelling, joint pain, and fever. It has astringent action due to which it stops bleeding from tissues.

Haritaki fruits are also used externally. The topical application of dried fruits paste on scalds, ulcers, wounds, and skin diseases gives relief in condition. It also prevents accumulation of pus. The paste is also applied on swelling, inflammations and in conjunctivitis. Haritaki oil application on burn injuries helps in wound healing. The gargles with harad fruit decoction give excellent results in stomatitis and problems of the throat. The fine powder of haritaki is used as tooth powder.

Haritaki is a useful drug to treat flatulence, constipation, diarrhoea, dysentery, cyst, digestive disorders, vomiting, enlarged liver and spleen, cough and bronchial asthma.

Vibhitaki, Bibhitaki or Baheda are common names of Terminalia bellirica. The literal meaning of Bibhitaka in Sanskrit is one that keeps away from the diseases. It belongs to family Combretaceae. The other medicinal tree belonging to Combretaceae are Rangoon creeper or MadhuMalti, Arjuna, Haritaki etc.

Overview

Bibhitaki tree is found throughout India and its fruits, leaves and bark are used in Traditional medicine system for treatment of diseases. The fruits are useful in treatment of many digestive disorders such as diarrhoea, dyspepsia, biliousness etc. Baheda fruits are also useful in treatment of cough, bronchitis and upper respiratory tract infections, tropical pulmonary eosinophilia and allergic eruptions. It is one of the three fruits, in Ayurvedic preparation Triphala (Tri=Three, Phala=Fruits). For medicinal purpose the dried pericarp of fruit is used.

Vernacular names:

• Assamese:Bhomora, Bhomra, Bhaira
• Bengali:Bayada, Baheda
• English:Beleric Myrobalan
• Gujrati:Bahedan
• Hindi:Bahera
• Kannada:Tare kai, Shanti Kayi
• Kashmiri:Babelo, Balali
• Malayalam:Tannikka
• Marathi:Baheda
• Oriya:Baheda
• Punjabi:Bahera
• Tamil:Thanrikkai
• Telugu:Thanikkaya
• Urdu:Bahera

Description of Terminalia belerica tree

Terminalia belerica or Vibhitaka is found throughout Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka, and South East Asia, up to 900 m elevation.

Large deciduous tree with a buttressed trunk;Height up to 20-30 m;thick brownish grey bark with shallow longitudinal fissures;Leaves:crowded around the ends of the branches, alternately arranged, margins entire, elliptic to elliptic:obovate, rounded tip or sub-acute, midrib prominent, pubescent when young and becoming glabrous with maturity;Flowers pale greenish yellow with an offensive odor, borne in axillary spikes longer than the petioles but shorter than leaves.

Properties and Action of Terminalia belerica fruits

The Fruit of the tree are nearly spherical to ovoid, 2.5-4.0 cm in diameter, fresh ripe fruits slightly silvery or with whitish shiny pubescent surface, mature fruits grey or grayish brown with slightly wrinkled appearance, rind of fruit shows variation in thickness from 3-5 mm. The fruits ripen in November.

Constituents of Fruits

Bibhitaka fruits contain several phytochemical (chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants) constituents, such as beta-sitosterol, gallic acid and ellagic acids, ethyl gallate, galloyl glucose, chebulagic acid and a cardiac glycoside, bellaricanin. These chemicals give bibhitaka its therapeutic values.

Ayurvedic properties

• Rasa:Kashaya
• Guna:Laghu, Ruksha
• Virya:Ushna (hot)
• Vipaka:Madhura (sweet)
• Karma:Cakshuya (eyes), Keshya, Kapha-Pitta har, Kasa har

Action of Bahera Fruits on body

• Liver protecting activity
• Hypotensive effect
• Laxative
• Astringent
• Rasayana
• Expectorant and bronchodilator
• Antimicrobial, Anthelmintic, Anti-ulcer
• Tonic for eye

Traditional Uses of of Bibhitaki

Bahera fruits are very useful in treatment of diseases due to kapha and pitta dosha. In excess it increases vata inside body. The Fruits are bitter, analgesic, astringent, brain tonic, expectorant and laxative.

In aggravation of Kapha in body, the oral intake of bahera helps to clear kapha due to the astringent and expectorant action. It is an excellent remedy for catarrhal condition, congestion, cough, bronchitis, asthma, and sore throats.

The laxative action of fresh fruits is more compared to dried fruits. The dried fruits are useful in treating piles, diarrhoea, dysentery, parasitic worms, as these are binding and astringent.

Vibhitaki fruits have liver protecting action and useful in jaundice and gall bladder stones.

The fruits are good for brain and heart. These have ability to lower cholesterol level.

The fruits are also used externally. These are antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial. The paste is applied on cuts, wounds, and skin diseases. The pulp of fresh fruit is applied on corneal ulcers.

For medicinal purpose, the powder of dried Bahera fruit is taken in dosage of 3-6 grams. For cough, cold and throat problems, it is taken with honey.

Kulthi is also known as Horse gram is eaten as pulse in India has clinically proven medicinal property to remove kidney stone. Kidney stones or renal calculus are stones formed in urinary tract. The source of these stones or crystals are the minerals obtained from diet. The most common stones that are formed in body are calcium oxalate and magnesium ammonium phosphate type. Many individuals, who suffers from this problem often reports its reoccurrence after treatments.

In modern medicine there are many good medicines and treatment options available. But there is no allopathic medicine that is without side-effects. In case, the stones are big and there is no other alternative than modern medicine is best option. But if stones are smalls and the problem is repetitive than traditional medicine can help.

In traditional medicine herb are used for treatment of diseases. These are time-tested and does not pose any harm. So even if, person is on allopathic medicines he/she can try this option. One of the common pulse that can be used for breaking and expulsion of urinary stones from body is Kulthi. Kulthi beans or horse gram is a commonly grown pulse, especially in Chota Nagpur, Tamil Nadu and Sothern part of India.

How to use Kulthi to treat Kidney Stone

As a home remedy, you can use Kulthi for stones treatment. Scientific studies has confirmed its diuretic and anti-urolithiasis properties due to presence of many phytochemicals such as phenolic compounds, flavnoids, steroids and Saponin.

You can buy Kulthi from market. Before using it, remove all the impurities and wash it very well under running water. Daily intake of kulthi dal breaks the stones and expels them from body. You can prepare Kulthi dal like any other dal.

Kulthi decoction should be taken twice a day. This can be prepared by boiling 25 grams dal in a 200 ml water. This should be boiled till water reduces to 50 ml. Filter it and drink hot, twice a day.

Kulthi or horse gram is a popular pulse grown in many parts of India, particularly in Madras, Mysore, Mumbai, Orissa and Hyderabad. It is native to India and belongs to plant family Fabaceae. Fabaceae or leguminosae refers to legume or bean family of plants. This is a huge plant family that bears fruits like beans.

Overview

The botanical name of Kulthi is Macrotyloma uniflorum (previously referred as Dolichos biflorus Linn). Kulthi dal is used in treatment of inflamed joints, fever, musculoskeletal disorder, breast milk purifier, sinus wounds, tumours, ascites and kidney stone.

Kulthi plant is an erect, sub-erect or trailing, densely hairy annual plant. It has tap root with branched root system having smooth, rounded nodules that fixes nitrogen.

Botanical name: Macrotyloma uniflorum;Dolichos biflorus Linn;Vigna unquiculata (L.);Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. ssp. unguiculata

Family: Papilionaceae;Fabaceae

Vernacular names: Sanskrit:Kulatha;Bengali:Kurtikalai, Gujarati:Kalathi, Kulit;Hindi:Kulthi;Kannada:Hurali;Malayalam:Muthiva, Muthera;Marathi:Kulith, Kulthi;Tamil:Kollu;Telugu:Ulavalu;Trade name:Horse gram

The Kulthi Dal or Seeds

Kultha dal is bitter, acrid, thermogenic, anthelmintic, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, ophthalmic and very good source of protein.

The pulse or dal is very rich in proteins. It contains crude protein about 21 percent (equivalent to soybeans). The lysine of Kulthi dal is more compared to Arhar dal. Lysine is basic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins.

Kulthi dal has diuretic and antilithiatic properties. It is clinically established that decoction of Kulthi dal breaks the urinary stones into small particles and thus expels stones from body.

Nutritional value (per 100 gm.) of different nutrient in Kulthi

Kulthi seeds shows diuretic activities. It's diuretic activity has been found to be 2-3 times that of acetazolamide (diuretic or water pill) in albino rats. Kulthi dal is also rich source of urease enzymes. Urease, is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea, and converting it in ammonia and carbon dioxide. The seeds also exhibits kidney protective activities.

Kulthi Green pod

The green pods of Kulthi contains vitamin A. These are edible and oral intake of leaves cures vitamin A deficiency.

Kulthi leaves

Kulthi green leaves contains ascorbic acid and calcium. These can be used to cure vitamin C deficiency.

Traditional Use of Kulthi

• Kulthi dal is a well-known home remedy for eliminating urinary stones from body.
• Kulthi dal lowers the cholesterol level in body. It is an Antioxidant that reduces the free radical damage. In Andhra Pradesh, Kulthi water is used for treating Jaundice.
• Kulthi dal is also indicated in rheumatic fever, leucorrhoea, bleeding piles, diarrhoea, and obesity.

Wild Kulthi or Bankulthia is known by many names. Some of the common folk names are Banurkali, Thitkalai, Bana Kultha, Banherwa, Jangli Tur, Buru Kolthi and Van kultha. It is a slender climber plant, found throughout India up to an altitude of 1800 meters. The plant is also found in Bangladesh, Malaysia, China, Mauritius and Madagascar. The flowering and fruiting of plant occurs in July to January. It belongs to family Fabaceae.

Overview

For medicinal purpose various parts of plant such as leaves, roots, and fruits are used. Kulthi plant has ability to cure diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera, and fever.

Scientific name:Atylosia scarabaeoides (L.)Benth.;Synonym:Cajanus scarabaeoides;Dolichos scarabaeoides;

Family:Papilionaceae;Fabaceae

Plant constituents

hentriacontane, ?-sitosteryl glucoside, D-(+)-pinitol, vitexin and atyloside

Traditional uses of Wild Kulthi

Bankulthia is a medicinal plant. In traditional medicine many parts of plant are used for treatment of diseases. It is a tested folk medicine for time immemorial. In Orissa and Chota Nagpur, the plant decoction is given after delivery for many days. This works as tonic and detoxifies body.

In case of swelling in legs, leaves paste is applied topically. The Kulthi Dal is also eaten for reducing pain.The paste of roots or whole plant mixed with coconut oil, is applied on scalp to cure hair fall.

Giloy and Punarnava are very well known medicinal herbs of Ayurveda. Giloy is a tonic that has ability to cure fever, caused due to any reason. It protects liver. Punarnava is also herb with liver protecting action. It is diuretic, reduces swelling of body, reduces swelling in kidney, antibacterial and antiviral.

Both the herbs have proven liver protecting action. Dengue fever badly affects lever and its function. Liver the body's second largest organ, is responsible for digestion through bile production. It also detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs. Liver secretes bile that ends up back in the intestines. This organ also makes proteins important for blood clotting and other functions. The combination of giloy and punarnava protects liver and helps to cure dengue effectively.

This combination of herbs, during initial stages of dengue fever, effectively cures the fever and also improves the platelet count. In modern medicine, for treatment of dengue fever reducing medicines, antibiotics and support is given. There is no particular medicine available in Allopathy that is given for dengue treatment.

Perhaps Ayurveda has an answer. Ayurveda is Science that is time tested.

People may be sceptical about effectiveness of this treatment. They may think where modern medicine has no cure, how plants can help.

But the truth is, even scientific studies support the fact that giloy has ability to reduce dengue fever, improve platelet count and liver protecting properties. Do not be sceptical, but find Giloy and use it for treatment of fever. In fact it can be used to treat fever due to any reason.

Giloy properties that helps to treat dengue

• Protects liver
• Works on body's immunity, improves it and thus helps in better combat
• Removes body toxins
• Antiperiodic (prevents the regular recurrence of symptoms) and antipyretic (reduces fever)
• Balances all three dosha, Vata, Pitta and Kapha. It is tridosh nasahk.
• Punarnava properties that helps to treat dengue
• Liver protecting
• Laxative, diuretic
• Rejuvenates body, tonic
• Diaphoretic (causes sweating)

A study to see the effect of Giloy and Punarnava in dengue, was conducted on three patient. They were having confirmed dengue with fever and platelet count of 50, 000-60, 000. All three were treated using giloy and punarnava. Patients were given the medicinal preparation and examined after 24 hours, the platelets count were above 85, 000 and have normal body temperature. Again after 24 hours they have normal platelets count and no symptoms of dengue.

The study concluded, Giloy and Punarnava cures dengue in early stages without any side-effects. After observing patients, it is also concluded that platelets are increased in significant manner and lower down the body temperature. If platelets are too much low then serve this preparation at least 4-5 times a day.

Preparation of Giloy and Punarnava for dengue

The medicines was prepared by the stems of giloy (10 gm) and the plant of Punarnava (10 gm). Both are crushed in pastel and mortar. Boil 160 ml of water with crushed mixture of giloy and punarnava till the quantity remains 20-40 ml. Then filter the mixture and add 10 gm of honey in it. This mixture should be taken twice or thrice a day depending upon the condition of patient. While consuming this don’t consume common salt.

Walnut is most commonly eaten nut, only second to almonds. These are the edible seed kernels of tree Juglans regia belonging to family Juglandacea.

This tree is native to region expanding from the Balkans eastward to the western Himalaya. Now it is cultivated commercially throughout southern Europe, northern Africa, eastern Asia, the USA and western South America.

Common names in India

Hindi:Akhrot;Sanskrit:Akschota;Siddha:Akrottu;Tamil:Akrottu, Akroot kai;Telgu:Nattua Krot Vitthu, Akroot kaya;Guajarati:Akrot, Akharot;Bengali:Akrot, Bosnian;Urdu:Akhhroot;Kannada:Acrota;Malayalam:Akrothandi, Buah keras;Marathi:Akrod;Oriya:Akhoot

Health benefits of walnuts

Very nutritious

Walnut are nutrition dense dry fruits. These contain protein (4.5%), fat (64.5%), minerals (1.8%), calcium (0.1 percent) and carbohydrates (11%). Regular intake of walnuts improves strength and immunity in each age group. In growing kids and older people, oral intake is especially helpful in maintaining health, brain power and immunity.

Good for brain

Walnuts are highly nutritive and considered as brain nut. They are shaped like brain and improves memory and brain power.

Walnuts contains many phytochemicals, high amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids, neuroprotective compounds that improves brain functioning. The daily consumption improves memory. Walnuts are also helpful in age related memory problems and Alzheimer's disease.

Prevents many diseases

Walnuts contain protein, vitamin, minerals, and several other phytochemicals which makes them nutritive, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Due to which these are excellent in reducing risk of ageing diseases. They are also good source of flavonoids, sterols, pectic phenolic acids and related polyphenols. Walnuts are good antioxidant that prevent free radical damage and thus prevents many diseases.

Good for heart

Walnuts have high amount of heart-healthy omega-6 and omega-3 PUFA. These are essential dietary fatty acids that are helpful in preventing heart diseases. Walnut lowers cholesterol, reduces inflammation, and improves arterial function.

Anti-cancer effect

Walnuts contains several phytochemicals that are anti-oxidants and reduces the risk of many cancers such as colon, breast and prostate cancer.

Cures constipation

Walnuts are very rich in dietary fiber. This helps to cure constipation.

Gives Sound sleep

Walnuts contain Melatonin. Melatonin is a messaging molecule of nervous system, with hormone-like in its regulatory properties. It is responsible for good sleep. Its concentration increases in blood when walnuts are eaten which helps in inducing good sleep.

Nutritional value of Walnuts

Walnuts are also beneficial in improving fertility, sperm count, and eye sight. You can eat a handful of walnuts daily to get its nutritional health benefits. 5-10 grams of walnuts can be boiled in glass of milk for ten minutes, then added with sugar or honey. When taken before going to bed it cures constipation and induces good sleep. Since walnuts contain moderate amount of oxalate. So people suffering from oxalate kidney stones should eat them in moderation.

Radona Tablets and Syrup are perfect Ayurvedic medicines to treat skin problem due to allergies from Solumiks. It has also ability to increase skin healing ability and makes skin glowing and fair.

Skin is one of the most important and large part of our body. It provides our body protection from external environment. Anything that irritates, clogs, or inflames your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning, and itching. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup, and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause rashes, hives, and other skin conditions. Many skin problems, such as acne, also affect your appearance.

Active Ingredients of Radona Tablet &Syrup

Tablet: Khadira, Daruharidra, Vidanga, Manjishtha, Neem, Shveta Sariva, Trivrut, Rakta Chandana, Gandhak Rasayan, Vanga Bhasma, Yashada Bhasma etc.

Syrup: Each 5ml contains ext. of

• Vidanga (Embelia ribes) 100 mg
• Neem (Melia azadirachta) 100 mg
• Sariva ( Hemidesmus indicus) 100 mg
• Trivrut ( Ipomoea turpethum) 50 mg
• Raktachandan (Pterocarpus santalinus) 50 mg
• Katuki (Picrorrhiza kurrooa) 20 mg
• Chandan (Santalum album) 10 mg
• Loha Bhasma (Processed Iron) 5 mg.
• Khadir (Acacia catechu) 200 mg
• Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia) 200 mg
• Musta (Cyperus rotundus) 150 mg
• Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) 100 mg
• Daruharidra (Berberis aristata) 100 mg

Radona Syrup and Radona Tablet benefits

• Improves skin complexion
• Possesses potent anti-microbial and anti-oxidant effect.
• Relieves itching &burning sensation
• Controls oozing from lesions

Indications of Radona

Dermatitis and Dermatoses, Allergic and Inflammatory skin conditions.

Dosage and Administration

Syrup
Adults : 10 ml thrice daily
Children : 5 ml thrice daily or as directed by the physician

Tablet
Adults : Two Tablets thrice daily
Children (above 10 years) : One Tablet thrice daily or as directed by the physician

Skin allergy is most common problem and most of the skin allergy can be cured with Ayurvedic medicines very effectively. These allergies are sensitivities to external substances called allergens. This reactions are caused by our body immune system against external substances.

Overview

Most of the allergic reaction are light or moderated but some can be very lethal. Allergic reactions occur more often in people who have a family history of allergies. Skin allergies are most common and in most of the people it does not require any treatment. But in some people it need medication and can be recurrent.

In case of sever reaction one should immediately go to hospital.

Skin is human body's largest organ. It covers and protects body from external environments and infections.

• Holds body fluids in, preventing dehydration
• Keeps harmful microbes out, preventing infections
• Helps you feel things like heat, cold, and pain
• Keeps your body temperature even
• Makes vitamin D when the sun shines on it

Anything that irritates, clogs, or inflames your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning, and itching. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup, and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause rashes, hives, and other skin conditions. Many skin problems, such as acne, also affect your appearance.

Causes of Skin Allergies

Most common allergens are Mold, Dust, Animal dander, Bee stings or stings from other insects, Foods, especially nuts, fish, and shellfish, Insect bites, Medications, Plants, Pollens. Many people have allergy-like reactions to hot or cold temperatures variations, sunlight, or other environmental triggers. Sometimes, friction (rubbing or roughly stroking the skin) will cause symptoms.

Ayurvedic Medicines For Skin Allergy

Brihat Haridra khanda:Haridra khanda is ayurvedic medicine that is used for treating allergies and managing skin diseases such as Urticaria (Shit-pitt disease). This medicine helps to improve physical,mental health and immunity. Take 5 gm twice a day with milk or hot water.

Triphala Powder: Triphala is well known ayurvedic medicine to remove toxins from our body and improving digestion and boosting immunity. Take 5 gm triphala daily at bed time with warm water of Milk.

Dermafex soap: It is an Ayurvedic herbal soap from BAN Lab. It is unique formulated soap which key ingredients like turmeric, basil, clove oil, cinnamon and many other, these herbs has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties and completely safe on skin. It should be applied as an Alternate to General Soap during bath Or As directed by the Physician.

Radona Tablet &Syrup:Radona Tablets and Syrup are perfect Ayurvedic medicines to treat skin problem due to allergies from Solumiks. It has also ability to increase skin healing ability and makes skin glowing and fair. Syrup dosage Adults : 10 ml thrice daily, Children : 5 ml thrice daily or as directed by the physician. Tablet Adults : Two Tablets thrice daily Children (above 10 years) : One Tablet thrice daily or as directed by the physician

Amebiasis is a diseases which is caused by Entamoeba histolytica in intestine. It can live in the large intestine (colon) without causing damage to the intestine but some time it can cause chronic diarrhea and acute dysentery. Some time Entamoeba histolytica infection can also spread through the blood to the liver and, rarely, to the lungs, brain, or other organs.

Symptoms of Amebiasis

Amebiasis can be mild and sever,

Symptoms of mild amebiasis

Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, 3 - 8 semi formed stools per day, Soft stools with mucus and occasional blood, fatigue, excessive gas, rectal pain while having a bowel movement and weight loss.

Symptoms of sever amebiasis

abdominal tenderness, bloody stools, passage of liquid stools with streaks of blood, more than 10 - 20 stools per day, fever, vomiting.

Causes of Amebiasis

Entamoeba histolytica can spread through foods and water contaminated with infected person stool as human waste are used a fertilizer. So be careful while eating raw vegetable and always make sure water you are drinking is safe. There are many sever risk of associated with Amebiasis if not treated properly.

In Ayurveda there are many herbs and herbal and poly herbal medicines which are very effective to treat amebiasis. Here are list of some good medicine to treat amoebiasis.

Amoebica(Baidyanath)

Amoebica is patented and proprietary ayurvedic medicine prepared by Baidyanath after years of research. It is used to treat amoebiasis, diarrhoea and dyspepsia. Take 2 Amoebica Tablets twice a day with water or 1 tablet trice a day.

Kutaj Tablets

Kutaj Tablets main ingredient of this medicine is bark of Kutaj tree or Holarrhena antidysenterica. Kutaj is also known as Kuda or Indrajav and is used in Ayurveda to prepare medicines for treating atisara, grahni, raktaatisaar etc. Take 1 to 2 tablets twice-thrice a day with Kutajarishta or lukewarm Water or as directed by physician.

Bilva Valeha

Bilva valeha is ayurvedic medicine for treating diarrhea. It contains baelphal or Bilva fruit which is well known for treating chronic diarrhea and dysentery. Take 1 tea spoon full three to four times a day.

Mebarid

Mebarid is an Ayurvedic preparation made with herbs which are prescribed as anti-antidiarrheal and anti-dysenteric in Indian Ayurvedic texts. It is clinically proven formula and better than allopathic medicines for diarrhoea without any adverse side effects. For dosage and other details please see here.

Note: While suffering from Amebiasis always take bland diet as it is required in treatment. These medicines are more effective when given with bland diet.

Amla Murabba is a sweet herbal preparation of amla. It is also known as Murabba-e-Amla in Unani. It is prepared by processing fresh amla in sugar. The processing of amla in sugar helps to preserve it for longer duration and also makes them more appetising.

In Ayurveda Amla fruits are referred as Rasayana. Amla is one of the natural richest source of vitamin C. Along with it, Amla also contains minerals, polyphenols, iron, protein, carbohydrate, and fiber. It is cool in potency and cures burning sensation, hyperacidity and pitta related digestive problems.

There are several health benefits of eating amla murabba. Amla murabba is useful in constipation, piles, physical weakness, mental weakness, poor eyesight, poor memory, nasal bleeding, hair problems, and during pregnancy.

You can prepare amla murabba at home or buy it from market.

Health benefits of Amla Murabba

Amla is a rasayana or tonic that improves overall health. It improves immunity to fight infectious diseases. Regular intake of amla in any form helps to rejuvenate body and gives longevity. There are several health benefits of eating Amla murabba. .

• It is useful in physical and mental weakness. It is a brain tonic that improves memory and eye sight.
• It is also a good remedy for nose bleeding or frequent nakseer problem.
• It is a cardiac stimulant.
• It promotes good digestion and cures constipation. This preparation balances acidity of stomach and gives relief from acidity problems.
• It strengthens digestive system and promotes good assimilation of nutrients in body.
• It supports and strengthens liver.
• It supports heart and blood circulation.
• It supports lungs and respiratory system. The regular intake helps to protect body from recurrent cold and cough.
• It is good for reproductive system and improves fertility.
• Amla murabba should be eaten throughout the pregnancy for better health of mother and baby. This will also strengthen hairs and prevents hair fall that occur due to hormone change.
• In situation of threatened abortion, mother to be should eat murabba, throughout the pregnancy.
• Amla murabba is recommended for person suffering from peptic ulcer due to its anti-ulcer properties.
• Amla murabba is antioxidant that prevent free radical damage of cells.

How to use Amla Murabba

Amla murabba is tonic for brain, heart, liver, digestive and reproductive system. Amla murabba can be taken in dose of 15-20 grams (1-2 pieces). You can eat daily it before breakfast with a glass of milk or two times a day after meals.