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Pippali is one of the most widely used Ayurvedic herb. The botanical name is Piper Longum and it belongs to the family Piperaceae. In english it is called Longa Pepper. It is primarily made up of volatile oils, resin, Piperine, Piperlongumine, Pipperin, Pippalartin, Piplartine.
Piles is he condition of one affected with hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are a mass of dilated veins in swollen tissue at the margin of the anus or nearly within the rectum. Piles should not be confused with Fissure. A Fissure is a temporary injury in the anal passage caused by the stools. There are two types of Hemorrhoids. Internal Hemorrhoids occurs above the dentate line. If the Internal Hemorrhoids become thrombosed then they can produced pain. Exte al Hemorrhoids Occurs below the dentate line. They are mostly painful. Internal Hemorrhoids are of following types-r
The root of the plant Nardostachys or Spikenard resemble the tangled hair of an ascetic in India, hence the plant is named Jatamansi. The root and rhizome are used. It is used in India as an anti-epileptic, hypotensive, analgesic, and antiemetic, antispasmodic, diuretic, anti anxiety herb and for stress relief. Some know therapeutic values of Jatamansi as per Ayurvedic Doctors in India are for, high blood pressure, stress & strain related problems, menopausal problems in case of women, as a coolant and an analgesic. Benefits:rn- Can be used internally or exte allyr
The Prostate Gland is a firm partly muscular, partly glandular body that is situated near the base of the male urethra and it secretes an alkaline viscid fluid, which is a major constituent of the ejaculatory fluid. It is also known as prostate. In human prostatic secretions, the protein content is less than 1% which includes proteolytic enzymes, prostatic acid, phosphatase and prostate specific antigen or PSA. The gland is walnut sized and forms a part of male reproductive system.
Green Tea is made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis. This plant grows as a large shrub or tree. Green tea has been recognized as a medicinal beverage to promote healthy mind and body for almost 5000 years. Traditional Chinese medicine has recommended green tea for headaches, body aches, pain, and digestion, detoxification, as an energizer and to prolong life.
The definition of Autism is “Absorption in self-centered subjective mental activity” as in daydreams, fantasies, delusions or hallucinations and when accompanied by marked withdrawal from reality. Autism is a mental disorder originating in infancy that is characterized by self absorption, inability to interact socially, having repetitive behavior and language dysfunction. Autism affects the individual brain’s normal development of social and communication skills.
A Cluster Headache is characterized by severe unilateral pain in the eye or temple, affects primarily men and tends to recur in a series of attacks and is also called Histamine Cephalalgia. It is also known as suicidal headache. It is less common than migraine and tension headaches. In this headache, pain is often excruciating and is deep nonfluctuating and explosive.
Every one deals with stress and its related problems on a regular basis. Stress is always conce ed with the mind. As per Ayurveda, not only a healthy body but a healthy mind is also required to enjoy a healthy life. Its only in Ayurveda, that the concept of a ‘healthy mind’, anxiety and stress relief is discussed.
This is a study that compares the performance of Gluco X (a generic name and not a commercial name), a herbal supplement product that is primarily made up of Gymnema, Bitter Melon, Salacia, Fenugreek, Jambolan and Cinnamon (active ingredients) and a conventional drug used for blood sugar management.* The following glucose trials were conducted for a total of 6 months using the Gluco X product and a control group taking a conventional drug. Both groups are made to follow the same dietary guidelines.
Nutmeg or Mystica Fragrans or Jaiphal in Hindi is always used in foods, especially in desserts in India. It is considered as a precious herb because of the enormous medicinal properties of its seeds. The most important thing in the uses of Nutmeg, as a small dose it does not produce any side effects. Effects of Nutmeg include a narcotic effect when taken in large doses. One word of advice will be to enjoy the Nutmeg benefits and not to abuse it.
The male sperm is an impregnating fluid. The semen is a Viscid whitish fluid of the male reproductive tract consisting of spermatozoa suspended in Secretion of the accessory glands and of the Prostate and Cowper’s gland. As per Ayurveda the properties of a good sperm are Bahal or being thick, Pichhill or slimy, Shukla or White, Madhur or Sweet, Snigdha or unctuousness. Probable causes of low sperm cause that men experience-r
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD or ADD is a syndrome of learning and behavioral problems that is not caused by any serious underlying physical or mental disorder and is characterized by difficulty in sustaining attention by impulsive behavior (as in speaking out of turn) and usually by excessive activity. It affects about 3 to 5 % of children.r
Today the problem of Obesity is rising at an alarming rate. Obesity is a condition characterized by excessive bodily fat. It might have negative effect on an individual’s health. If the BMI or Body Mass Index is between 25 and 25.9 the person will be considered as overweight. If the BMI is above 30 the person is considered as obese. Unstable insulin levels are closely associated with weight gain.
Migraine is a condition that is marked by recurrent usually unilateral, severe headache often accompanied by nausea. It tends to occur in more than one member of a family, and is of uncertain origin, although attacks appear to be precipitated by dilatation of intra-cranial blood vessels. The percentage of ‘Migraines’ is more in women as compared to men. In some pregnant women, migraine headache is accompanied with fever.
The incidence of Diabetes is growing at an alarming rate. There are three main types of Diabetes. One of them is Diabetes Mellitus. This is also referred to as Non insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM). Diabetes Mellitus is a variable disorder of carbohydrates metabolism caused by a combination of hereditary and environmental Factors and is usually characterized by inadequate secretion and utilization of insulin, excessive urine production as well as excessive amount of sugar in Urine and blood.
Ayurveda gives equal importance to both physical & psychological factors in heart diseases. Ayurveda emphasizes that the heart should be protected with special care as life depends upon its proper functioning. Continuous efforts should be made to protect the heart as one's age advances. Though Cardiac diseases are a comparatively recent phenomenon in modern medicine, “Hridrog” is mentioned in “Rig-Veda” an ancient Ayurvedic literature, and is mentioned as a specific disease with recommended specific mode of treatments.
Scientists proved that Curcumin and other Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) constituents have unique health benefits like anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic properties, promoting healthy DNA function and can also be useful in atherosclerosis, weight management, depression and Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Turmeric-r