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10 Wonderful Health Benefits of Ayurvedic Herbs for Healthy Lifestyle

Overview

Ayurveda is one of the most ancient and comprehensive system of health care known to humanity for thousands of years. It is truly a science of life which tells us how to improve the quality of life by the use of various herbs gifted to us by nature.

Each and every herb in Ayurvedic pharmacgnosy has a multitude of benefits – for the mind, body, and spirit.

Various herbs have been used since ages for the utility of mankind. Some of the herbs are:

Ashwagandha
Amla
Turmeric
Giloy

1.Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera):

Ashwagandha is known for having the “strength of ten horses”. It is referred to as Indian ginseng.

10 Health Benefits of Ashwagandha:

Ashwagandha acts as an adaptogen which helps the body to cope with external changes in the environment. This herb is highly useful in reducing stress, anxiety and depression.
It also supports healthy adrenal function by reducing stress and fatigue.
In Ayurveda, Ashwagandha is referred to as Balya, which means giving strength in the conditions such as general debility. It is known to improve energy, increasing stamina and endurance.
Ashwagandha is a promising herb in providing relief in degenerative disorders such as it promotes the growth of nerve cells and protect the brain cells from the harmful effects of environment.
It also acts on the endocrine system and encourages hormonal balance in the body.
The rejuvenating properties of Ashwagandha make it very effective in treating insomnia as it calms the nervous system, eases stress and helps the person to get rid of sleeplessness.
It acts as a nervine tonic. Hence, this herb is useful in relieving numbness.
It improves muscle strength and has quite nutritive value and hence useful in gaining weight.
It improves strength of heart muscles and therefore acts as a good heart tonic. Therefore, it is useful in lowering the high blood pressure. Regular use of Ashwagandha herb increases immunity as well. It is a good tonic for children for improving immunity.
It enhances blood circulation as well and therefore improves cardio-vascular health.

2.Amla (Emblica officinalis or Phyllanthusemblica)

Amla has been used in Ayurvedic system of medicine for thousands of years. It is one of the three fruits that are contained in Triphala and the main ingredient of herbal jam Chywanprash. It is the richest source of Vitamin C.

10 Health Benefits of Amla

Amla promotes detoxification of the body due to its anti-oxidant properties. Amla supports healthy circulation and digestion. It eliminates toxins as well. Amla is considered as a highly revered rasayana in Ayurvedic system of medicine. It promotes youthfulness, boosts immunity and promotes overall health and well-being.
It is beneficial in patients with urinary ailments such as dysuria.
Regular intake of Amla also relieves constipation.
It is also useful in promoting intelligence and therefore widely used in Rasayan Chikitsa in Ayurveda.
It has benefits in skin diseases such as: itching sensation, fever, uncontrolled thirst, burning sensation, obstinate skin diseases etc.
Amla shows wonderful effects in eye disorders by improving vision power and good for hair as well.
Being rich in nutrients and anti-oxidants, amla is also beneficial in weight loss.
It improves immunity of the body as it easily gets converted into ojas, thus infuse qualities of ojas into the body. Ojas is regarded as the pure product of digestion and metabolism.
Amla berry purifies the Rasa dhatu (nutrient fluid) and Rakta dhatu (blood), thus supports healthy functioning of liver. It stimulates the liver by eliminating toxins. It also helps in lowering the cholesterol levels.
Amla is also known to lower cholesterol levels in the body.

3.Turmeric (Curcuma longa):

The benefits of Turmeric are known to Indians for thousands of years. It is native to India. It has immense health benefits due to presence of phyto-ingredient curcumin.

10 Health Benefits of Turmeric:

Turmeric is traditionally used to support the body’s innate inflammatory response as it is anti-inflammtory properties. Curcumin is also very effective in joint pain and supports a healthy inflammatory response.
Turmeric also helps in regulating the female reproductive system by purifying the uterus and breast milk and in men, it purifies and builds semen due to its pungent and bitter properties.
For curing diabetes, there is nothing in comparison to turmeric. It is considered as a drug of choice for tackling diabetes and urinary tract disorders associated with diabetes.
Due to its sour and bitter taste and hot potency, it removes blockage in the blood vessels thus makes the circulation of blood and nutrients easy.
Turmeric has the ability to regulate metabolic fire due to its hot potency, it cleanses and detoxifies the digestive juices due to its bitter and sour taste thus enables free circulation of nutrients to each and every cell of the body.
It helps in immune-modulation by correcting metabolism and enables the free circulation of nutrients and oxygen to the body. Therefore, the essence of all the tissues i.e. ojas regains its strength due to proper nutrition and thus immunity is established.
Due to its hot potency and sour-bitter taste, it removes blockages in the liver thus restores the hematopoietic functions. Thus, anaemia is relieved by improvising the quality and quantity of blood.
Regular use of turmeric in diet is helpful in improving eye health and also relieves allergic disorders related to eyes.
Turmeric is also used in the treatment of cancer because of the presence of phyto-chemical known as curcumin.

4.Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia):

In Ayurveda, Giloy is known as ‘Amrita’ which means ‘the root of mortality’ because of its medicinal properties.

10 Health Benefits of Giloy :

Giloy is well known for increasing immunity. It is considered as a powerhouse of anti-oxidants which fight free radicals and help in keeping the cells healthy. It removes toxins, purifies blood and fights bacteria and combats diseases of liver and urinary tract.
It is very beneficial in getting rid of recurrent fevers because of its anti-pyretic nature. Therefore, it reduces the signs and symptoms of dengue, swine flu as well.
Giloy has hypoglycemic properties as well and therefore it helps in treating diabetes as well. It works wonder in reducing blood sugar levels.
Giloy is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties and helps in respiratory health problems such as: cold, cough, bronchitis etc.
It also reduces asthmatic symptoms such as: chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing so giloy is recommended to asthmatic patients.
Because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties, it helps to treat arthritis.
Giloy can be used as an adaptogenic herb as well as it reduces mental stress as well as anxiety.
Giloy is very useful in improving digestion and treating bowel diseases as well.
Giloy also contains anti-aging properties that help in reducing dark spots, fine lines, pimples and wrinkles.
Giloy is also used in vision problems as it is helpful in boosting vision clarity

How to Get Rid of Allergic Rhinitis in Ayurveda?

Introduction

Allergic rhinitis means you get allergic symptoms in your nasal passage. Allergic rhinitis is of 2 types, it can occur in a particular season called seasonal and can also happen the whole year, you sometimes get cured, but it returns soon after, it is called perennial. In such allergies a person can’t breathe normally. The allergies that occur in a season are caused by the pollens, which come from grasses, trees and weeds, also from fungi and moulds. The perennial allergy is caused by house insects, cockroaches, fungi, moulds and animal dander or it is caused by your genetics. Treatment for perennial allergy is a little difficult.

These allergies occur when allergens (allergy causing substances) get in touch with your nose, ears and throat. When these come in contact with your nose, these stimulate the cells and persuades them to release the chemical called histamine, which is responsible for causing allergy.

What are the Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis

Nasal blockade
Sneezing
Itchy eyes, nose or throat
Runny nose
Puffy eyes or ‘allergic shiners’
Post nasal drip
Tears

These symptoms may occur during a particular season or for the whole year long. It doesn’t concern on how old you are. You can become more prone to allergies, if your family has an allergic history. There are certain factors that make you more prone like:

What are the causes of Allergic Rhinitis?

Air pollution
Cigarette smoke
Chemicals
Colognes
Cold temperatures
Fumes
Hairspray
Humidity
Wind
Perfumes
Wood smoke

What is The Ayurvedic concept of allergic rhinitis?

According to Ayurveda allergic rhinitis is due to an imbalance between Vata and Kapha doshas. The idea of Ama, Asatmya and virudh aahara (wrong foods) also cause the allergic conditions. Ama is the product of weak digestion and impaired metabolism. It leaves its impression on rasa and Rakta dhatu leading to a clear display of pratisaya. Wrong food combinations give a lift to allergies, which happen like having fish with milk, milk with fruit juice, honey with clarified butter, lemon with milk and having ice cream after meals.
Ayurveda believes in that the 3 doshas of the body, Vata, Pitta and Kapha should be perfectly balanced and treats the allergies like a disease. It cleans the sinuses, flushes out the phlegm, throws out the dosha that is disturbed after detoxification is done in the whole body. To permanently settle this issue, some dietary alterations and life style changes are mandatory. It also makes the immune system stronger. panch-karma is an effective way of curing allergic rhinitis.

Nutritional Tips:

Better eat light foods and drink lukewarm water. Kapha nashaka foods like saindhav salt, less spicy food, legumes, soups etc.
Avoid eating the heavy foods, processed foods, too hot or too cold foods, non-vegetarian foods, junk foods, lower the intake of sweets, yogurt, banana, deserts, cakes, yellow grams and ice-creams.
Totally say no to alcoholic drinks and cold beverages.

How to treat allergic rhinitis in Ayurveda?

If the allergic symptoms are acute and in deep rooted conditions, Vamana Panchkarma treatment becomes inevitable, after that it is followed by Virechana healing. This healing helps to relieve Ama and balance the Tridosha.
If the allergy victim has normal digestion, Nasya treatment (nasal drop therapy) is done with some herbal oils like Indian Valerian (Valeriana wallichi), ginger oil, Licorice ,Glycyrrhiza Glabra and Bhringraj (Eclipta Alba) Juice
When the Panchkarma treatments are over, certain remedies are given to the patient to enhance his/her respiratory immunity and strengthen upper respiratory canals.
The seasonal allergy is acquired during your course of life. Plenty of seasonal reactions or sensitivities that the person starts feeling the sensations during any age, can be the triggering factor behind such type of allergies. Such types are very easily dealt and cured.
Both type of allergies are treated differently. In the perennial allergy that happens from the birth, the correct identification to what caused this allergy is necessary. If the allergy happens to be by a food than it becomes very easy to avoid that particular food and control the allergy. But if the allergy is not due to a single food or item, it might create asthma later, then it is a serious matter. Such allergy needs a professional help and has to be healed in a holistic way. Ayurveda has remedies that can cure such allergies.
In Ayurveda, throwing Ama out of the body is the main process to cure allergies, as it weakens the immune system and it fails to adapt seasonal changes. Thus a weak immune system can invite many other infections to cause multiple diseases.

You can seek the help of an Ayurvedic doctor for rhinitis allergy treatment. We provide Allergy Care Pack that consists of 4 herbs that are effective in treating all kinds of allergies.

Which are Best Herbal Remedies offered by Planet Ayurveda?

Aller-G Care:

It contains a poly-herbal formula that is effective for all kind of allergies, including pollen allergy. It contains the herbs Haridra, neem, shirish and ashwagandha, which together help remove all kinds of allergies.

Tulsi Capsules:

Tulsi plant has a holistic approach with the Hindus. It is given as a remedy to rectify many diseases. It is best for sore throat, cough, cold and viral flu. It can be given to the persons having asthma. It also helps in controlling diabetes and can reduce the symptoms of cancer.

Praanrakshak Churna:

It also takes care of various allergies, especially in rhinitis, sneezing, It contains the herbs known as vassa, shirish, anantmool, dalchini, mulethi, kantkari and bharangi.

Curcumin Capsules:

All types of allergies are cured by this effective remedy. It can also cure your digestive troubles, keep a check on cancer and sooth your arthritis problems.

All these 4 packs are prepared only after scrutinizing all the ingredients that are used to prepare it, in a modern lab. Every ingredient is tested and only those are accepted that come from organic trees, plants and herbs. These are proving to be very effective on a number of patients. A renowned Ayurvedic doctor keeps his/her watchful eyes on the whole process and these products are sent abroad to many countries. All are authentically herbal and vegetarian with no side effects.

Ayurveda regulates a well-planned execution detox schedule that happens at the end of every season. It helps in flushing out all the toxins that have accumulated in the previous season and are causing all these allergies and if we ignore them, these turn into severe diseases. Ayurveda just vitalize and rejuvenates your immune system so that no infection ambushes your body and you enjoy the life in a healthier way.