Ayurveda Remedies for Healthcare & Longevity

Ayurveda remedies are the best possible solution not only for gaining natural wellness with the use of time – tested herbs, but also these herbal remedies can be taken more often so as to keep ailments at bay.

What are Ayurveda Remedies?

Ayurveda remedies are the handy usage of natural Ayurveda herbs which offer wide variety of easy and effective cures that can be supplemented right at the beginning of an ailment. All you need to realize is what could be the right Ayurveda remedy for your ailing condition. You may choose from the wonderful asset of Ayurveda herbs and Ayurveda remedies that you could easily procure and process for the validation of your well-being.

Qualities of Ayurveda Remedies

Ayurveda remedies are particularly non-toxic and generally evade side effects. These herbal remedies are based on proficient use of Ayurveda herbs. These Ayurveda remedies are generally recommended in Ayurveda therapy to assist in providing balance in the three doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The Ayurveda remedies incorporate natural herbs that work on simple principle that these are believed to be made up of  ‘Panchbhootas’ or the five basic principles viz. earth, water, fire, air and ether. Similarly, our body is also made up of these five basic principles. Therefore, these Ayurveda remedies are more easily acceptable and absorbable in the body tissues. These herbal remedies may be prepared from Ayurveda herbs like Punarnava, Ashwagandha, Musali, Giloy, Aloe vera, Kantkari, Bala, Nishoth etc. and they work on various body systems individually as well mutually, both on the body and mind. Herbal remedies can be supplemented in any number and type of ailments. You might be afflicted by the simple malady of common cold, or it might be the case of serious liver disease, in either case Ayurveda herbs in the form of Ayurveda remedies come handy. The benefits and usage of these remedies are ample.

Ayurveda Remedies for Respiratory Ailments

• For respiratory disease, decoction prepared from the Ayurveda herbs Vasa, Vacha, Pippali and Mulethi makes a wonderful and effective Ayurvedic herbal remedy.
• Another Ayurveda remedy may be prepared by using the herb of Betel. To prepare this herbal remedy, you can mix some juice extracted from betel leaf (5 to 10 ml approx.) with freshly ground herbs of basil, mint and ginger. Add about 2 to 4 freshly pounded pepper to this paste. This preparation can be taken as half a teaspoon twice along with some honey.
• Cinnamon is also a destroyer of phlegm. It therefore makes a good ingredient in making of Ayurveda remedy for respiratory maladies like common cold, bronchitis, allergic cough etc. Cinnamon powder may be added to equal quantities of black pepper powder and a few drops of ginger juice. These herbal ingredients are mixed together and taken along with some honey.

Ayurveda Remedies for Digestive Ailments

• You can prepare Ayurveda remedy to enhance your digestion. For this, take the Ayurveda herb powders of dried ginger, rock salt and black pepper in equal quantities along with a glass of warm water preferably before meals.
• Another Ayurveda herbal remedy is to prepare a decoction by boiling mint leaves, basil leaves, ginger, large cardamom, a pinch of asafoetida and some crushed black pepper. Approx. 20 to 40 ml of this decoction may be taken 2 to 3 times a day with some mishri or honey added to it.

Ayurveda Remedies for the Joint Disease

• As Ayurveda remedy for joint pains, the herb of Ginger may be used as for providing hot fomentation in the disorders of Arthritis and other forms of joint and muscle pains. For this purpose, the powder of dry ginger is mixed into oil of sesame seeds and massaged into the joint.
• Ayurveda herbs of Guggulu, Rasna, Ashwagandha etc make effective herbal remedies for joint pains.

Ayurveda Remedies for General Debility

Natural Ayurveda herbs have been highly valuable in the making of Ayurveda remedies for debility and general weakness.

• For example for preparing an Ayurveda remedy, you can pound one teaspoon of the herbs of Shatavari and Ashwagandha and a decoction is to be prepared by adding half a cup each of milk and water. When water evaporates, the mixture is to be removed and allowed to self-cool. This is to be taken along with sugar or honey added to it.
• The ripe fruit of Bilva is quite nutritious and boosts vigor and energy. This can be crushed and made into Ayurvedic herbal remedy syrup by adding some sugar into it.

Why take Ayurveda Remedies

Ayurveda, the ancient science of living, is  capable of granting great support in the form of  Ayurveda remedies, so as to cure common ailments using some common herbs generally available at your home. Ayurveda remedies come for handy use in a variety of ailments like diabetes, weight loss, hair loss, cough, fever, cold and flu, indigestion, skin and beauty, arthritis and many other health diseases. These Ayurveda remedies mainly aim at alleviating the symptoms, boosting body resistance against the disease and also endowing with balance of the vitiated doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Also, the Ayurveda remedies are designed with a holistic approach, so as to maintain an equilibrium between the body, mind, and soul. Although the Ayurveda remedies may be integrated so as to derive cure as well as prevention of so many specific health problems, yet the Ayurveda remedies mainly work by providing cleansing or detoxifying effect  on the body systems thus rendering an overall holistic healing.

About the Author

Dr. Sonica Krishan is an Author, Freelance Health Writer, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant at Herboveda and Holistic Healing Coach based at Chandigarh, India. She has a Bachelor’s in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery and also an Advance Diploma in Naturopathy and Yoga.  She has authored three natural home cure books: Herbal Healers, Home Remedies, and Healing Through Ayurveda. You may contact her at sonicakrishan@gmail.com or visit her website www.drsonicakrishan.com

About the Author

Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in  the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant at Herboveda and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.

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