Some grandmother remedies based on Ayurvedic Principles

Ayurveda, the Indian science of physical and mental well-being, is more than 5,000 years old. It may lack the kind of scientific rigour which Western thought demands, but its recommendations are highly effective.

Much of this knowledge gets passed down from one generation to the next in an informal manner – not by means of written texts but by way of sheer practice.

Here are some tried and tested recipes which could help one in facing challenges of a physical nature.

Gastritis 

• Lightly roast ajwain seeds (50gms), cumin seeds (50 gms) and asfoetida  (1 gm) in ghee
• Grind to powder and add 1 tablespoon of rock salt
• Store in a glass bottle and use 1 tablespoon of powder before all meals with lukewarm water.

Heartburn 

• Cold coconut water (1 cup)
• Cold rice milk (half cup), if taken immediately when symptoms arise.

Constipation

• 1 banana followed by a cup of warm milk with green cardamom daily at nighttime.
• 6-8 figs and black raisins soaked overnight to be chewed in the morning followed by warm water

Lack of sleep 

• Warm milk with ghee 5 drops, turmeric half teaspoon and honey 1 teaspoon
• One hour before going to bed, watch or read any thing that soothes your frayed nerves and makes you smile and relax.

Chest congestion 

• Roast 5 pods of garlic in mustard oil and apply it on chest every morning and evening.

Fever

• Squeeze half lemon for its juice and add same amount of honey to the lemon juice.
• Drink with warm water and sit with 2 blankets wrapped around.

These treatments are tested on oneself and have been found to be quite effective. This is traditional knowledge which is being shared here so all may benefit.

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