Side effects of eating improperly cooked Rice

Eating partially uncooked rice or rice cooked in little water or eating too much of it at improper times upsets the stomach.To relieve this condition one can eat half a teaspoon of ajwain mixed with 2 pinches of rock salt.

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An excellent home remedy for hair fall-Bringraj oil

Bringraj or Eclipta alba is also known as False daisy.
It is known as karisalankanni in Tamil,guntagalagara in Telugu,Ajagara in Kannada .
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http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/03/for-nasal-problems.html
Method of preparation of the oil:
Wash and pat dry the leaves of Bringraj well and extract the juice.Mix equal quantities of sesame seed oil to the juice and heat this on a low flame till only the oil remains.Filter and store.Use this instead of hair oil.The hair fall reduces.
-As told by Panditha Elchuri.

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For Asthma like symptoms in winters

In winters due to the cold and accumulation of phlegm in the body ,the person experiences breathlessness and asthma like symptoms.
There is a simple home remedy for this .problem.Mix 1 teaspoon of mustard oil in 10 gm of old Jaggery and make a ball of this mixture and suck on this lozenge slowly.Even the most terrible symptoms of asthma and breathlessness disappear.
-As told by Panditha Elchuri.

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A very simple way to prevent kapha based disorders...

Dry roast 100 gmof dry Ginger /sont/sonti/chukku and powder it.Mix equal quantity of old Jaggery to it and grind it to a thick paste and store in a glass jar.
Take 5 gm of this mixture and tuck it in the cheek and swallow the juice slowly till the paste dissolves.This should be done twice a day after food.Children may be give 2 gm.
This will ensure a good kapha balance in the body and reduces cough,cold,constipation problem,indigestion,gas,acidity problems and many other kapha based disorders and also decreases pains due to vata disorders.
--As told by Panditha Elchuri.

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Preventing premature ageing with Amaranth

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Amaranth is known to prevent premature ageing by its prolonged consumption in moderate quatities of the cooked leaves .Reheating of cooked Amaranth is not encouraged.
Amaranth is known as Thotakoora in Telugu,Mulaikeerai in Tamil,Chauli in Hindi,Rajgiri in Marathi and Cheera in Malayalam.

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Apple aid in digestion

When an apple is cooked on fire and consumed it improves the digestion greatly.
-As told by Pujya Asaramji Bapu.

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Apple for fevers....

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Apple prevents fevers so when one feels feverish and weak -consuming an apple will prevent the fever and makes one strong.

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For burning sensation in the body

Cook a little rice in coriander leaves juice in the pressure cooker. Add a little ghee and mishri/rock candy sugar to the cooked rice and eat this mixture.This relieves any type of burning sensation in the body which may arise due to any type of illness.
-As told by Pujya Asramji Bapu.

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A brief note on the curative properties of the Potato

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Potatoes are very rich in carbohydrates and contains many micro nutrients and very little fat.Eating a moderate amount of potatoes cooked with very little oil is a good source of energy.
* The juice of potato when applied on the face makes the skin glow.
* Can also be used on burns.The raw potato is grinded and the mash is applied on the affected part.The burns heal faster.
People suffering from indigestion,arthritis an increased levels of uric acid in the blood can avoid eating potatoes.
-Info from Baba Ramdevji's Ashram.

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A cure for tummy ache in children

Mix a teaspoon of dry coriander seeds and a small piece of dried ginger/sont/chukku and boil well with 1 glass of water.Filter and give this in small quantities to the child for tummy aches to reduce.

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Pudina/Mint leaves for skin rash

Mix a teaspoon of pudina juice with lemon juice and apply on the affected portion.The itchiness,redness and rash quickly disappears.

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A cure for burning sensation of hands and feet

Gently massage shathdouth gritha(as mentioned in the previous post) on the palms and soles for the burning sensation to disappear.This is also very effective when the head feels hot.

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100 times washed ghee or Shathdouth gritha

Shat douth gritha or 100 times washed ghee is used frequently in treating skin diseases in Ayurveda.
Method of preparation:
Take a large bronze vessel and pour 250 ml Pure organic Cow's ghee in it.Now add 2 litres of water to the ghee .Stir the mixture vigorously tills it looks uniform.Now stop stirring and wait for the ghee to separate.Slowly pour out the water leaving the ghee behind.Now add 2 litres of water again and repeat the process.When ghee is washed like this a 100 times it becomes shath douth gritha.
Some Ayurveda specialists repeat this process a 108 or 120 times.Some use a copper vessel.most of them chant particular mantras while washing the ghee.

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ginger mix for morning sickness and various other ailments

Mix half spoon of ginger juice with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of fresh mint juice and 1 tablespoon of honey.This mix is a very good cure for indigestion,heavy bloated stomach,morning sickness and vomiting due to indigestion.
Ideally this mix is taken thrice a day for the symptoms to disappear.

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Migraine cure with cow's ghee

Put 2 drops of pure Cow's ghee in both the nostrils in the morning and evening for seven days.
This will relieve a person from migraine symptoms and pain .
-As told by Pujya Asaramji Bapu.

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Benefits of raw mangoes in summer

Raw mangoes slices are usually sold as a snack with a mixture of salt and chili powder.This is very beneficial in preventing excess loss of salts like sodium chloride in the body.

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Jambul for bleeding piles

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It is said that eating a few Jambul * fruits in the morning with salt for 2 months will ensure a cure for bleeding piles.

* Jambul is also known as Java plum,Jamun,Malabar plum,Naredu in telugu,Jambhul,.Latin name : Syzigium cumini .

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Bananas with a dash of pepper for cough

Make a small hole in the ripe fleshy skinned banana with the little finger and fill it with 1 gm of pepper powder and eat that portion.When this is done twice a day it immediately reduces the cough.
-As told by Panditha Elchuri.

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A note on Beetroot juice

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Beetroot juice has a lot of medicinal properties which is excellent for people suffering from anemia.It tames high blood pressure and increases the stamina and also good for skin and complexion.But it is not tolerated well when taken in large quantities.It is best to drink it as a combination juice with either carrots,apples or cucumbers.More than an ounce of plain beetroot juice may do more harm than good.People with kidney problems and peptic ulcers can avoid beet juice.

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A simple tip for burning sensation while passing urine

Heat a glass of milk and cool it -add a spoon of rock candy sugar/mishri and a little ghee.Drink this once a day.The burning sensation in the urine will remarkably reduce.Do not try this if you have fever.

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Gooseberry jam for acidity

Eating a spoon of gooseberry jam/aawla murabba helps in reducing acidity problem.

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Paadhapaschimotthasana for appendicitis

Regular and proper practice of paadhapaschimotthasana helps in curing appendicitis and also reducing the symptoms.

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Conflicting foods

It is always better not to drink fruit juices just before eating spicy curries and rice.Fruit juices must be consumed only after /before 2 hr gap.

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Rules while eating food

It is mentioned in Indian puranas that we must never eat our food while facing south.We must also remove our footwear before consuming food.

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Neem leaves for curing prickly heat

Mix the juice of a few neem leaves and mix it with mishri and 1 Indian gooseberry juice and drink this 3-4 days.This will reduce prickly heat.

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therapeutic effects of Gambhari/white teak/Gmenila arborea

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*The fruits are gambhari tree are useful for treating excessive thirst.
*They also serve as a tonic for strength and energy.
*The fruit is dried and powdered and mixed with mishri to treat white discharge in women.
*It is also used in treating intestinal disorders and colitis.
*The leaves are made into a paste and applied on the forehead to treat migraine and other head aches.
*The leaves are boiled in water and this tea is capable of curing many kinds of vaatha, pitta and kapha diseases.

--As told by Baba Ramdevji.

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Figs and milk for health

Eat 3 figs and then drink milk to become chubby and healthy.

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Peepul tree leaves for Excess discharge during menstruation

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Eat 5 small tender leaves of the sacred fig tree or peepul tree 3 times a day.The problem is cured.

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Rice chaff toothpowder

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Burn rice chaff to a creamish ash.Add 5 gms of edible camphor powder to 100 gm of this ash.Use this powder occasionally to clean teeth.This hardens teeth and even whitens them.

-As told by panditha Elchuri.

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Trifala for burn marks

Make a thick paste of trifala with honey.Apply this over the burn marks.The marks slowly disappear with regular application.
--As told by Asaram ji Bapu

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Turmeric powder for holistic healing

Add 2 pinches of turmeric powder in a glass of very warm water and drink that in the night.This generally keeps the body free from many diseases.

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Castor oil massage in summers

Massaging the body with good quality edible castor oil before a bath is highly beneficial for the body.This keeps the skin away from skin diseases.This must be done atleast once a week.

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Custard apple leaves in reducing tooth pain

Wash 2 leaves of Custard apple/seethaphalam and extract the juice.soak cotton with this juice and place it over the aching tooth.The tooth pain is relieved in a few minutes.

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Datun or twig tooth brushes

Ayurveda recommends brushing of teeth with fresh twigs of some trees with medicinal value.The twigs are disposable,totally biodegradable and take care of the oral hygiene.The twigs are softened at one end and frayed.The twigs of the Neem tree, The sacred fig or Peepul tree, Banyan tree, the Indian plum or ber fruit tree, the Java plum or jamun tree, Gum arabic tree and the Mango tree are very commonly used which have many beneficial properties.

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For hair growth and for the prevention of the greying of hair

Nails of the fingers of both hands should be rubbed together with a grating sound.This should be done for 3 minutes daily twice or thrice a day.This stops the greying of hair and also promotes hair growth.

as told by Baba Ramdev.

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For dry and parched lips

Apply 2 drops of mustard oil in the navel in the morning after bathing.The lips become softer.

As told by Baba Ramdev.

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Panditha Elchuri's remedy for foot cracks

Mix powders of fried dhania, fried jeera and candy sugar in equal quantities and store . Take 1 spoonful powder with water three times a day.
Body is relieved of excess heat. Foot cracks will be eliminated. Burning sensation in stomach is relieved.
Source:Panditha Elchuri

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Dental health

Put a few drops of mustard oil (used also as a cooking oil)on the rind of a lemon.Rub the rind over the gums and teeth.Rinse the mouth with water.This strengthens the gums and also prevents decay.

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Remedy for pimples

Grind a few pudina or mint leaves.Apply the paste on the face before sleeping.This helps in reducing pimples.
As told by Pujya Asaramji Bapu.

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Remedy for Migraine

Mix a spoonful of fresh grated coconut with equal quantity of jaggery and add 2 pinches of edible camphor powder.This mixture should be eaten before sunrise for 3 consecutive days.This helps in completely reducing Migraine pain.
Source-from the book Arogyanidhi by pujya Asaramji Baju.

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