Constipation is a common disturbance of the digestive tract. In this condition, the bowels do not move regularly, or are not completely emptied when they move. This condition is the chief cause of many diseases as it produces toxins which find their way into the bloodstream and are carried to all parts of the body. Appendicitis, rheumatism, arthritis, high blood pressure, cataract, and cancer are only [...]

Arthritis is inflammation of joints of bones, “Arth” meaning “Joint” and “itis” meaning “inflammation”. Bone is hardest of connective tissues which contain 25% of water, 30% of organic matter (fibrous material which gives toughness to the bones) and 45% minerals-calcium, phosphate, magnesium salt, etc. which gives bones rigidity and hardness. The ends [...]

Botanically called Carica Papaya, the fruit of papaya contains A, B, C Vitamins besides 89.6% water, 9.5% carbohydrates 5% proteins, 1% other extract, mineral salts 4%, calcium 0.1%, phosphorus 2%. Its pulp also has malic, tartaric and citric acid, resins, peper and sugar. The fruit is a rich source of vitamins. 100 gms. pulp has 30001. U. Vitamin A, 130 mg-vitaminC and 56 calories. The milk of ‘Papita [...]

Called Zingiber Officinale, ginger is a perennial plant widely cultivated in Asia for its aromatic, pungent rhizome (underground stem) used as a spice, flavouring food and medicine. Its use in India and China has been known from ancient times and by the first century AD traders had taken ginger to the Mediteranean region. The spice has a pleasant, slightly biting taste, and is usually dried and ground [...]

Lemon, botanically called ‘Citrus Medico”,  is a small tree or spreading bush of the rue family (Rutaceae). The lemon forms a spreading bush or a small tree 10 to 20 feet high if not trained or pruned. Its young leaves have a decidedly reddish tint, later they trun green. In some varieties, the young leaves of the lemon are angular, some have sharp thorns at the axilae of the leaves. The [...]

Amla (Emblic Myrobalans) Therapy Botanically called Phyllanthus emblica, syn. Emblica officinalis , (Indian gooseberry) it is a rich source of vitamin C, amino acid, tannin, polyphenolic compounds, fixed oil, lipids and other essential oils. It may be compared with ‘Amrita’ (nectar) of the heavens owing to the medicinal qualities of this divine fruit. Its regular consumption is an anti-dote [...]

Garlic therapy Also called Lehsun or Rashun in colloquial parlance in india, botanically it is called Allium sativum. It is a bulbous perennial plant of the lily family which is generally used for flavouring foods. Its aroma is powerful and taste is pungent. Its bulb contains antibiotic allium and it has antiseptic properties. It is also an expectorant and intestinal antispasmodic. Garlic has been [...]

It is found that mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures are used in the treatment of many diseases. Honey is produced in most of the parts of the world. Ayurveda have been using honey as a vital medicine for centuries. Scientists of today also accept honey as a very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effect for any kind of disease. Today s science says that [...]

Acne is perhaps the most common chronic skin disease. It is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands and hair follices usually found on the face, the neck, chest and shoulders. Nearly eight out of ten young people between the ages of 12 and 24 suffer from some degree of acne. It is closely related to the disturbance in the hormones experienced at puberty. The disease causes a great deal of [...]

Pomegranate is highly beneficial for the diseases like piles, diarrhoea, dysentery, constipation, Hyperacidity, Anaemia, Intestinal worms, cough etc. The pomegranate fruit is well known to everyone and it is grown throughout India. The colour and taste of the fruit gives attraction to the eyes of the individuals. It has curative and medicinal properties and it also helps to cure various ailments in [...]