A Roti recipe for constipation

Mix one spoon of castor oil in approx. 100 gms of whole wheat flour and add a little water to make a  stiff dough.Roll it  out to make a roti. Roast both sides of this flat bread with cow's ghee.Drizzle little sugar on it when warm.
Eating this for dinner will clean the intestines and the solve problem of constipation.

(The castor oil used should be of edible quality.)

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A powder mix for Syphilis

This disease is caused by Treponema pallidum.The bacteria is helix shaped.Syphilis has many stages and many people suffer from it.
This particular mix recipe is suggested by Panditha Elchuri .He said that this cure is taken from the Great Bhavamisra treatise.
Mix:
80 gm of Neem leaf powder.

5 gm of Indian  Gooseberry-Aamla -Powder

10 gm of Haritaki powder(Cherubic myrobylan)

This mix is stored in a clean jar.
Dosage:
A pinch of this powder is taken with 3 fingers(thumb- index finger and middle finger) and this is taken along with water twice a day an hour before food.


Syphilis is also known as korukudu vyadhi in Telugu and Upadhamsa in Sanskrit.

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Coriander leaves paste for insomnia

10 gm of coriander leaves are cleaned well and made into a paste.When this is eaten before bedtime the person will be able to sleep well.This also helps in digestion.

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Tamarind seed cure for regenerating the Synovial fluid

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The synovial fluid is a viscous fluid found between joints.This plays a very important role  in reducing friction and pain while walking .It is a lubricant and helps in protecting the area around the joints .
 This particular cure of setting right the synovial fluid is recommended by Panditha Elchuri.

1. Roast Tamarind seeds.
2. Soak them for 2 days in clean water.Change the water twice a day.
3. Remove the brown skin.
4. Cut the whitish seed into small pieces and dry  them in the sun.
5. Dry roast them again.
6. Powder the pieces.
7. Mix equal quantity of candy sugar/mishri to it.
8. Store this powder  in a clean dry jar.

Dosage:

Half a spoon of this powder with water should be taken twice or thrice a day.

 This increases the lubrication in the joints, decreases joint pains,shoulder pains,knee pain,sometimes back pain and also reduces the other general pains in the body related to nerves and bones.

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A good remedy for stomach ulcers

Coarse grind :

1. 10 gm  fresh ginger
2. 10 gm Jaggery 
3. 10 gm sesame seeds/til seeds

Roll this paste into a small laddoo and keep it under the tongue and swallow the juice slowly.
This must be done twice a day.The paste must be freshly prepared and should not be stored.One must not eat or drink anything for an hour after eating this lozenge for ulcers.
This must be done at least for a month for the ulcers to subside.
 This is very effective for burning in the stomach and other symptoms associated with the disease. .
-As told by Panditha Elchuri.

Ulcers are caused by various factors-like ,stress,H.Pyroli infection,some syndromes,improper eating habits-A physician's consultation would be necessary if symptoms persist.

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The significance of the lotus flower-Part-2-Medicinal uses-for excessive thirst.

Latin name:Nelumbo nucifera
Telugu-thamara
Tamil:Thaamiraipoo
Hindi-Kamal

A cure for excessive thirst:
Soak the soft portion of the seeds in half a litre of water and then filter.Drinking this water helps in controlling of the thirst of a person.
-As told by Panditha Elchuri.

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The significance of the lotus flower-Part-3-Medicinal uses

This tip is recommended by Pandita .Elchuri.
If the lotus flower paste is applied like a pack on the chest area and washed off after half an hour the  chest area of  the ladies becomes firmer.
This should be done at least for a month for good results.

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A natural way to prevent Liver problems with Tamarind.

Latin name: Tamarindus indica
Hindi : Imli
Tamil : Puli
Telugu : chintapandu.
English : Indian date,Tamarind
 





Tamarind flower-image in Public domain released by James Conrad.



Tamarind fruit is used in Indian cooking and many Ayurveda washes and preparations.This method of keeping the liver healthy is suggested by Pandita Elchuri.
Collect a lot of Tamarind flowers when in season and dry them well in an  airy open space.Store the dried flowers well in a dry place in a glass or ceramic pot.Check it frequently for any kind of fungal attack.
  These dried flowers can be used in the place of tamarind or when a sour taste is required.They can also be added to veggie side dishes.This small dietary change does a lot of good to the liver and protects it.

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Medicinal properties of the Liquorice Plant or Glycyrrhiza glabra.3- To regulate periods in women and cure menstrual problems

Recipe with Liquorice root for gynec problems:
Pound 100 gm raisins and 100 gm Athimadhuram root powder together.the mixture looks like a paste.
Eat 10 gm of this mixture and then drink milk before bedtime.
 This is especially useful for ladies who get their periods twice a month.
It is also useful for men's health.
It is very useful for people who feel excessively sad without any appropriate reason.
---This recipe is as told by Pandit Elchuri and  the name of this is  "Draksha Rasayana".
However high B.P patients and people suffereing from kidney problems and pregnant ladies can avoid this lehyam.

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Medicinal properties of the Liquorice Plant or Glycyrrhiza glabra.1-A natural way to cure addiction.

Glycyrrhiza glabra-Licorice root-image in public domain.

Latin name:Glycyrrhiza glabra

Telugu:Athimadhuramu

Tamil:Athimadhuram

hindi:Mulethi,Muleti

Sanskrit:Yashtimadhu,Yashtimadhuka

English:Liquorice.

This plant has many medicinal properties and used extensively in Ayurveda and the Western medicine.It is used for coughs ,colds,as a soother for intestines,for treating urinary problems,for nerve related problems and many more.
Generally the root is used for the medicine.

A simple natural way to cure addiction with the help of Athimadhuram plant.

There is a simple way to cure addiction with the help of this plant.This tip is as told by Panditha Elchuri.

The root is available in all Ayurvedic shops.A small piece is kept under the cheek and sucked on for 3-4 hours.This discourages the person from chewing betel leaves or tobacco or consuming alcohol or smoking cigarettes.Slowly these habits which spoil the health of a person will disappear .

A word of caution:
People suffering from high B.P and kidney patients and pregnant ladies should avoid consuming excess athimadhuram.

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An extremely simple home remedy for hair growth.

For luxurious hair growth there is a simple method as recommended by Pandita Elchuri.
   Grind 2-3 fresh Gooseberries.Extract the juice mix equal quantities of Lemon in it .Apply this juice over scalp .Leave it on atleast  for half an hour before rinsing off with an Ayurvedic Shampoo.

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An easy remedy for itching and rashes in winter-3

As recommended by Pandit Elchuri:
Mix 3 teaspoons of ginger juice and little(appr. 10 gm) old jaggery and eat this mixture 1 hr before dinner.This is a sure shot cure for all skin rashes and itching caused due to excess accumulation of phlegm in the body and pitta disorders.This is also called Seetha Paithyam in Telugu.

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A simple recipe for Indigestion problems and children's health

Kasyapa Lehyam



 




The name of this lehyam or Ayurveda aushadham is "Kasyapa Lehyam".The recipe is recommended by Panditha Elchuri.

Ingredients needed:
Jeera (cumin seeds)-100 gm
Candy sugar (Mishri)-100 gm
Cow's Ghee -100 gm.

Method of preparation:

Dry roast Jeera and cool and powder.Sieve and powder again.Let the powder be very fine.
Powder the candy sugar.
Mix both the powders.
Add melted ghee to the powder.
Store this lehyam in a glass jar and always use a dry spoon to scoop it.

Dosage:
Eating a teaspoon of this lehyam (medicinal paste) an hour before dinner is very useful in relieving all kinds of digestion problems.This removes the weakness in children and keeps them in good health.

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An easy remedy for itching and rashes in winter-2

This is as told by Pandita Elchuri.
Crush Ajwain seeds (100 gm) and jaggery(100gm) and mix and store this mixture .Eat a small marble sized ball of this mixture 2 times a day.This also reduces the itching of the skin.

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Hibiscus flower oil for Dandruff

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A simple and effective way for banishing dandruff is by applying Shoe flower* oil  .This recipe is as mentioned by Panditha Elchuri garu as "Japa Pushpa Thailam".
Grind  or pound many red single layered hibiscus flowers and extract the juice from them.Take equal quantities of sesame seed oil,mix it with the juice and heat it over very small flame till all the juice of the flower evaporates and only the oil remains.
Apply the slightly warmed oil regularly before sleeping.This will ensure good hair growth and also cure even the most stubborn dandruff problem.

* Shoe flower is also known as china rose,Mandharam in Telugu,Chembaritthi in Tamil ,Gurhal in Hindi and Japa Pushpam in Sanskrit.

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A good home remedy for Dandruff with khus khus and milk

This particular recipe is as told by Dr.Elchuri.
Roast Khus khus  seeds (for more info and picture refer the previous post)  and soak them in  warm milk for a few hours.Then grind the seeds to a paste and apply on the scalp.Leave it on for around half an hour and wash off with a natural herbal shampoo.

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Some ways to protect ourselves from Cell phone radiation and the other radiation dangers

The RF  and electromagnetic waves from various sources these days especially the cell phone towers and mobile phones are very dangerous for plants and animals and also hazardous to humans.

      A few tips as recommended by Panditha Elchuri are given below:

1. Daily massaging of sesame seed oil on the skin and then taking a bath after half an hour.
2. Making a mala of Tulasi beads which are  held together by a copper wire should be worn all day.
3. Wearing a Copper bracelet
4. Eating Trifala with warm water in the nights.(Pregnant ladies,weak and sick people should avoid taking Trifala)
5. Taking around 20 gm of aloe vera gel in the evenings with  pinch of sugar.         

All this definitely minimize the effects of unwanted radiation to a great extent.                                                                                                                                                    

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A home remedy for excess sweating of palms and soles

A little of Ajwain * powder is soaked in sesame seed oil overnight - when this mixture is eaten in the morning it reduces excessive sweating of palms and soles.
-as told by Panditha Elchuri
* Ajwain is also known as Omam in Tamil,Vaamu in Telugu and it is similar to caraway seeds.

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A simple home remedy for black moles

Grind a few onion seeds with water and apply on the moles.Regular application will lighten the moles.
-As told by Pandit Elchuri.
                       ( The onion seeds however should not be confused with Nigella seeds which are also called kalonji in Hindi.Nigella seeds are different.Onion seeds are much smaller.)

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A herbal insecticide

Nerium oleander-photo released to the public domain by author

As pretty as they may seem Oleander plant is one of the most poisonous plants found on earth.
It is called Ganneru in Telugu,Arali in Tamil and Kaner in Hindi.Care must be taken with children around these plants.
 There is a herbal  insect killer which can be made with the leaves of these plants making use of the toxic properties.
A few leaves of this plant are boiled  in water and sprayed where there are insects .The insects disappear after spraying this poisonous herbal based formula.This is a herbal insect repellent but it is also poisonous.Care must be taken to wash off residues of this spray and  it should not be sprayed around food stuff. Here herbal only means that it is plant based .
-As told by Panditha Elchuri.

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