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Uses of Triphala in Ayurveda

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  Uses of Triphala Triphala formula contains Amalaki, Haritaki and Bibhitaki is considered a 'tri-doshic rasayana' – it is one of the most popular Ayurvedic herbal remedies as it helps rectify constipation and bowel irregularity but is also something of a universal panacea for a wide range of complaints. It helps cleanse the blood and detoxify the liver as it possesses bitter anthroquinones which help stimulate bile flow and peristalsis.  It is a powerful tonic as it is high in vitamin C, linoleic oil, phospholipids and other important nutrients. It is rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals and has anti-viral (HIV, AIDS, herpes etc) and anti-bacterial properties.  It tonifies and protects the heart whilst also lowering blood pressure and reducing fat and cholesterol. It helps with the digestion and assimilation of food, improves blood circulation and has anti-inflammatory properties. It revitalises the whole body by removing toxins, gas and distension whilst nouris...

Benefits of black paper

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Black pepper is considered an important healing spice in ayurveda.Black Pepper is one of the most common spices used in different cuisines around the world.Black pepper is the fruit of the black pepper plant from the Piperaceae family and is used as both a spice and a medicine. it is classified as a medicinal spice and is very rich in mineral content.It also has an antibiotic property.Black pepper helps transport the benefits of other herbs to the different parts of the body. It helps the free flow of oxygen to the brain, helps enhance digestion and circulation, stimulates the appetite, and helps maintain respiratory system health and the health of the joints.It has an active component called piperine that gives black pepper its characteristic taste.It contains potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamin K and vitamin C. Apart from a strong flavor, it also has certain health benefits which must be taken into account.  Antibacterial Quality Black pepper helps in treating disea...

Ginger benefits in aayurveda

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Ginger is an excellent spice that can be used daily. Ginger is a very well-known spice. It is used in almost all cuisines around the world. Ginger is used so widely in ayurveda that it is an entire medicine chest in itself .You should eat fresh ginger just before lunch and dinner to enhance digestion.    Texts of Ayurveda immensely price the medicinal properties of ginger. Ginger is used in two forms- raw or dry. Raw ginger is called “Aadraka” and dry ginger is called “Shunti”. Ginger is very usefull in digestive system disease . Ginger reduce fever and cleanse the body of toxins. It is very use full in rheumatoid arthritis. It also has blood thinning properties, lowers cholesterol , inhibits cell-clotting enzymes in your blood stream,  and reduces migraine headaches.Ginger helps with nausea, morning sickness, cramping, and sea sickness. Dry ginger powder is mixed in warm sesame oil. This warm oil is massaged all over body to relieve body pain. ginger is useful ...