With its undoubtedly beneficial effect on well-being at any age, cinnamon is especially good for the frail and elderly. It gives strength and strengthens the heart.

Cinnamon is good for a flu attack, it also helps with a sore throat. Known since ancient times as a breath freshener, it treats muscle spasms, bronchial asthma and skin diseases. In case of indigestion, it facilitates the digestion of heavy foods, prevents the accumulation of gases, and relieves colic. Cinnamon powder is sprinkled on washed wounds and cuts because it is a good antiseptic and also contains the natural pain-relieving component eugenol.

German scientists conducted studies showing that cinnamon completely suppresses a number of genitourinary tract infections and fungi.

TURMERIC

Effect on doshas:

• Vata is reduced
• Pitta decreases
• Kapha decreases

Turmeric is from the ginger family. Several types of plants are collected under the name turmeric, the most common are long turmeric (Curcuma longa) and turmeric iedoaria.

This famous bright yellow spice with a fresh, slightly pungent taste has the unique ability to add spectacular sunny colors to dishes. Turmeric is added to soups, rice, vegetables, sauces, and dairy drinks. Turmeric is an excellent natural antibiotic. Cleanses the blood, strengthens the stomach, is useful for diabetes, asthma, anemia. Turmeric is an excellent anti-inflammatory remedy for those who are weakened by chronic diseases or are simply sick. Warm milk with turmeric is an ancient cosmetic remedy for rejuvenating the skin, giving it elasticity and a pleasant color.

Use in cooking

Curcuma longa is used in the production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as in confectionery products. They are used not fresh, but dried, peeled and ground. The taste of turmeric is similar to ginger, fresh, aromatic, not hot. Yellow turmeric powder is the main ingredient in all Indian curry mixtures, and turmeric is sometimes substituted for saffron. Egg dishes, sauces, salads, and puree soups are prepared with turmeric.

Useful properties of turmeric

Ayurveda considers nutmeg one of the best spices for enhancing food absorption, especially in the small intestine. The spice has a carminative, astringent and calming effect, and increases libido. Nutmeg combines seemingly opposite qualities: tones and soothes. Soothes headaches and stomach pains and, at the same time, tones the body. The nut is used to treat diseases of the digestive tract, insomnia, and also helps with impotence and premature ejaculation.

Nutmeg is useful as a soothing agent for children when they are teething. The baby will calm down, his sleep will improve, he will stop being capricious and refusing food if you give him 0.1 g of powder with honey or milk twice a day.

The nut has a pungent, astringent taste, which is valuable in the treatment of diarrhea. If you use oak bark or raspberry - plants with an astringent taste - for the same purpose, you will most likely experience diarrhea and constipation. Nutmeg stops diarrhea and at the same time improves digestion and intestinal function. The ancient treatise of Tibetan medicine “Zhud-Shi” recommends nutmeg for heart diseases.

FENNEL

Effect on doshas: balances all three doshas.

Seeds of the plant Foeniculum vulgare. Also known as "Sweet Cumin". Its long, pale green seeds are similar to cumin and caraway seeds, but larger in size and different in color. They taste like anise or licorice. Fennel seeds are sometimes used in seasonings.

Useful properties of fennel

Fennel seeds contain a large amount of protein, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and vitamins. Fennel improves digestion, stimulates the flow of breast milk in nursing mothers and is very useful for gastritis, stomach ulcers and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Fennel improves vision in myopia and is good for reducing high blood pressure. It has a good expectorant effect.

BLACK PEPPER

Effect on doshas:

• Vata is reduced
• Pitta increases
• Kapha decreases

Seeds of the tropical climbing plant Piper nigrum. One of the most widely consumed spices in the world. Gives food a spiciness and, like other hot spices, makes it easier to digest. Ground black pepper, although more convenient to use, loses its taste and aroma faster than black peppercorns. The white variety of black pepper is nothing more than unripe black pepper.

Compared to red pepper (chili pepper), black pepper is less hot and has a characteristic pleasant smell. The Sanskrit name for black pepper is maric, one of the names of the Sun.

The homeland of pepper is the Malabar coast (west coast of the Hindustan Peninsula). The spice is prepared from green unripe fruits dried in the sun. The quality of pepper is higher the harder, darker and heavier it is. Dried grains are black or black-brown, with a diameter of 3-5 mm. If they have acquired a gray color over time, this means that the aromatic and healing qualities have been lost, in a word, the pepper is spoiled. The best variety of black pepper is considered Malabar. From the Malabar coast through the Persian Gulf it was delivered to Arabia, and through the Red Sea to Egypt.

Use in cooking

The kitchen brought him greater fame than medicine. Black pepper is perhaps the most versatile and widespread spice. Of the classic spices, only it can be found on every table, in every home. It is used in both cold and hot dishes. However, it is recommended to add it to hot dishes at the end or at the very end of cooking. Unlike other types of pepper, black pepper is also used for preparing sweet dishes - cookies, gingerbread, puddings. It goes well with salads made from cucumbers and other fresh vegetables. Black pepper is added when sauerkraut, making marinades, smoking cheeses, to various sauces, and also to vegetables when canning. The first and second courses, which lack pepper, seem somewhat colorless and tasteless.

Introduction

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Our life is woven from food and they are given by God so that we become healthy and live a long and happy life.

Inept and barbaric use of unhealthy products, such as meat, fish, lost, old, stolen, etc. causes negative effects in our minds and bodies, which are easily removed by Vedic dietetics, based on purity, health, non-violence and faith in God.

God is the original man and the path to his heart is also paved through proper nutrition. For this reason, an integral aspect of the science of nutrition is the science of the sanctification of food.

The entire Ayurvedic cuisine is entirely built on spices and spices not only add flavor to food, but are also, as a rule, additives that facilitate our digestion and give a person energy and strength. Therefore, spices are very important. Diet food is food with properly used spices.

How to treat with spices?

Basic Rules

• The spice becomes medicinal when the person being treated turns to the Absolute Truth with a request to forgive him for wrong behavior and with the obligatory acceptance of a promise never to do this again.
• The spice becomes medicinal if a person forever stops using intoxicating substances, such as alcohol, tobacco or drugs in any, even the smallest quantities; if a person cheats and after recovery returns to his former ungodly life, then the overall result of treatment only worsens.
• The spice becomes medicinal only if a person stops deceiving, cheating, gambling and committing financial fraud.
• Spices will never work if a person lives a dissolute life, cheating on his spouse or making plans for extra-family sex life.
• The use of spices in combination with slaughter food will not bring the desired success, since all major diseases are caused by the karmic consequences of killing innocent animals and there is no point in being treated without eliminating the root of the disease - violence against the innocent.
• All food consumed must be sanctified. In fact, only consecrated food is medicinal.
• In general, we can conclude that healing with spices and other medicines truly begins from the moment when a person thinks about the meaning of life, what the soul is and who God is. Up to this point, the treatment is like bathing an elephant, which, upon emerging from the river, immediately rolls around in the dust.
• This entire section can be overcome by using the practice of mantra meditation, daily repeating Vedic mantras consisting of the holy names of God, which will be the beginning of your healing. Both the real doctor and the real patient begin their day by repeating the basic mantra, ridding the soul of all the dust that has accumulated in it over the years: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare.

Auxiliary rules.

Spices become medicinal when a person helps them manifest their healing powers. This is expressed as follows.

The Manu Samhita and the Charaka Samhita provide basic rules for eating food, aimed at its normal assimilation, food hygiene and, ultimately, ensuring that food contributes to spiritual progress and not degradation.

• Never eat without feeling hungry.
• They take food only during peaks of agni, otherwise it will not be digested and will give birth to Ama.
• Food should be prepared with love and devotion to the Lord. Food, like a sponge, absorbs the cook's emotions, and if he is irritated, his irritability can spread to those who later eat this food. If food is not offered to God, then a person eats only sin and after death suffers due to sinful reactions.
• Before you start eating, you need to read a prayer of gratitude. This rule is followed by all religious people of all faiths.
• Before eating, be sure to wash your face and feet. The fact is that negative energy accumulates on the feet, and when a person washes his feet, he gets rid of it and feels cheerful, fresh and relieved.
• You cannot start a meal with any negative emotions, or in a state of fatigue, since at this time Agni is suppressed and does not burn with the necessary force.
• Before starting a meal, a family person must feed someone or throw some food out the window for animals and birds.
• There is a need to face east. One who eats facing east develops the qualities of goodness and religiosity.
• Before starting a meal, it is recommended to eat a mixture consisting of a pinch of ginger, half a pinch of salt and seven drops of lemon juice. This mixture cleanses the tongue to improve its perception of the taste of food. Ginger will kindle Agni, and salt will increase salivation. The first portion of food should taste salty.
• One should rejoice in eating and treat it as a favor from God.
• You have to eat in silence.
• You should eat in a secluded place, with your family or alone, avoiding public dinners, restaurants, and cafes.
• You cannot eat while standing or walking.
• You need to eat with your hands, not with a spoon and fork. This is a prerequisite for good digestion.
• Food should be beautifully presented, pleasing not only the stomach, but also all other senses.
• Under no circumstances should you taste food while cooking, as this will contaminate it. You can only put food on plates with a clean mouth and hands.
• After eating, be sure to drink buttermilk or diluted kefir. Buttermilk regulates the burning process of Agni, normalizes digestion and prevents the formation of Ama.
• Food must be chewed thoroughly: solid food must be drunk, and liquid food must be chewed. Then Agni will always burn evenly.
• Under no circumstances should you sleep within two hours after eating. After eating, be sure to take a walk consisting of at least 3,000 steps (about one and a half kilometers).
• You should not eat after sunset, as well as at dusk and at sunrise. It is not recommended to eat Kapha-increasing foods at night.
• One fourth of the stomach is for water, two quarters for food and one fourth for air.
• If you have a Kapha constitution, then drink after meals, if you have a Pitta constitution, then during meals, and if you have a Vata constitution, then before meals.
• Never have a bowel movement immediately after eating. This destroys the body and upsets the balance of Vata dosha. It is much better to do this before meals and eat with a clean intestine. This will be a very good habit.
• “One who eats very much or very little, and sleeps very much or very little cannot be a yogi.”
• Observe Ekadashi - on the eleventh day of the new and full moon, fast completely or eliminate pulses from your diet. These days, direct all your activities to comprehend God.
• The diet should suit your individual constitution and maintain Tridosha balance, as well as increase Ojas. Products that increase Ojas include: milk, ghee, fresh fruits grown with manure and other natural fertilizers, rice and legumes, sesame and coconuts, cashews, dates, honey, sugar cane, saffron, rose water.

In Bhagavad Gita Lord Krishna says:

yajna-sishtasinah santo muchyante sarva-kilbishayh

bhunjate te tv agham papa e pachanti atma-karanat

(Bhagavad Gita. 3.13.)

"The devotees of the Lord who eat the food first offered to God are purified from all sins. Those who prepare food for their own sense gratification actually eat only sin."

How to use mantras for spices?

• The spice brings benefits when the mantra is read with an understanding of its meaning.
• After the mantra for the spice, it is necessary to recite the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra.
• Before any meal, you must read a special mantra-prayer:

Vedic dietetics is divided into two schools.

One recommends not frying spices in oil, but mixing them in at a certain time when the dish is ready. For example, bay leaves, allspice, black cardamom, cinnamon sticks and other “large” spices are added at the beginning of cooking. Shambhala, black pepper, cumin, fennel, green cardamom - in the middle. Asafoetida, ginger, spices in powder form and ready-made mixtures - immediately before removing from heat. This method preserves the medicinal properties in their original completeness and does not cause their destruction or release of toxins.

• You should not put too much spices; they should not overwhelm the natural taste of the dish, but should complement, improve and emphasize it.
• Whole spices must be sorted from stones and sticks.
• On Ekadashi, do not consume vanilla, shamballa and asafoetida.
• The best option would be not to buy ground spices, but to grind them yourself. Cheap Indian ground spices may contain added “weighting agents” for weight or low-quality, old spices, which is unlikely to have a good effect on your health. For the same reason, learn how to make your own mixtures.

Spices storage

Herbs are best stored in dark glass or clay containers.

They should be protected from too high temperatures, moisture, direct sunlight, because... under the influence of all these factors, the chemicals contained in herbs are broken down and oxidized. If the area is humid, it is best to store herbs on flat wooden trays to keep them dry.

If the room is damp and cold, you should store them in dry jars with tightly closed lids. Small bugs often live in containers containing certain types of plants, as well as in seeds and grains. This can be somewhat counteracted by adding a few spiced bay leaves or dried red pepper flakes to the jar.

As a rule, dried plant leaves lose a significant part of their beneficial properties if stored for more than 6 months.

Odorless roots and bark retain their properties for one to two years. Ground spices and herbs are best used within one to three months.

Keep small portions for daily use, and try to open larger portions of spices as rarely as possible.

Ajamoda (scented celery)

In home medicine it is used as a lactogonic, analgesic, choleretic, carminative and peristalsis enhancing agent.

A mixture of fatty and essential oils of celery is part of a mixture of medicinal oils used for massage for various skin diseases.

An excellent tonic and multivitamin.

Amchur (mango powder)

Nourishes and tones the nervous system, gives strength and vitality to the entire body

Clears away toxins.

Mango dishes and drinks enrich blood and brain cells, refresh and instantly relieve fatigue.

One of the best ways to use unripe mango powder is to add it to grain and legume soups. Added in small quantities to soup, this powder helps in the absorption of proteins and perfectly stimulates digestion.

The pulp of an unripe mango differs from a ripe one in that it contains almost no sugar and is very rich in vitamin C.

In Ayurveda it is used:

• Unripe mangoes are a cure for diseases such as ophthalmia and rashes.
• Mango peel is used as an astringent, stimulating tonic for weak stomach and intestines.
• The pith, which also has an astringent taste, has an anthelmintic effect and is used to treat bleeding and diarrhea.
• Snorting a few drops of unripe mango juice through your nose can help stop nosebleeds.
• It is used for blood diseases (to cleanse it), to reduce the strength of the digestive fire and for diseases associated with the suppression of Pitta dosha.
• Taking mangoes is very useful for colds and flu.

Anise

Improves health and appetite by increasing the fire of digestion.

Reduces Vata, Kapha, carminative, and analgesic.

Has anti-cold properties.

Treats gynecological diseases, increases the amount of milk in nursing mothers, facilitates liver function in case of hepatitis.

To increase the amount of breast milk, drink a mixture with an equal amount of white sweet clover herb, a quarter teaspoon of powder per glass of boiling water, four times a day, half a glass.

Asafoetida (stinking gum)

The taste is reminiscent of garlic, but significantly surpasses it in healing properties.

Asafoetida is always consumed in very small quantities and is usually fried in oil before being added to a dish.

Asafoetida is especially useful in dishes made from peas, beans and other beans, as it helps in the absorption of vegetable protein and prevents the accumulation of gases.

Pungent, bitter and hot, Asafoetida affects the digestive and circulatory systems.

Its active substances stimulate digestion, are an aromatic tonic, carminative, and expectorant.

Usually sold in the form of pieces of resin, and if in ground form, then very often mixed with flour.

In Ayurveda it is used:

• Helps those with a weak or diseased stomach digest food. Asafoetida also cures indigestion caused by overeating. It is so effective that even a horse can be cured of indigestion with its help. The most famous medicinal powder for indigestion is Hingvashtak Churna.
• Having a “hot” taste, asafoetida ignites the fire of digestion, cures belching and gas, increases appetite and tones the body, increasing mental and physical activity.
• Drives tapeworms out of the gastrointestinal tract.
• The strongest antimicrobial and bactericidal agent.
• Treats skin diseases, dyspepsia, colds and some other diseases.
• By adding it as a spice, you can get rid of polyarthritis, radiculitis, osteochondrosis, restore the hormonal functions of the adrenal glands, and calm the nervous system. Externally applied in the form of a paste for abdominal pain, arthritis and joint pain.
• Recommended for gynecological diseases, impotence, late and painful menstruation, relieves pain and relieves spasms. Recommended for women during the postpartum period.
• To treat headaches, make a mixture of one part asafoetida, one part camphor and one eighth part musk. Pills weighing 250 mg are prepared from this mixture. Take one pill with hot water as needed.
• Drinking asafoetida in pomegranate juice helps with muscle rupture and nerve pain caused by spasms or paralysis.
• Beginning cataracts are treated in the form of an ointment with honey.
• Dissolved in water and drunk slowly, it instantly clears the voice and helps with chronic roughness in the throat.
• Resists poisons in the form of a solution or ointment with olive oil.
• Apply to the site of the bite of a rabid dog, snake, scorpion or karakurt.
• Asafoetida is an anti-opium drug. To do this, it must be consumed in a dose equal to the dose of opium taken - it neutralizes the narcotic effect.
• Abdominal pain will be relieved if you dissolve it in hot water, wet a cloth and apply it to your stomach.
• Abdominal pain goes away if you brew 1 teaspoon of equal parts of ground cardamom, fennel and asafoetida in 1 cup of boiling water.
• When treating whooping cough, asthma and bronchitis, mix a pinch of asafoetida with 2 teaspoons of honey, ? teaspoon white onion juice. Take 3 times a day.
• Inhaling the scent of asafoetida resin prevents attacks of hysteria.
• A small piece of resin hung around a child’s neck will soothe and protect him from many infectious diseases.
• For children's hysteria, an enema prepared from a pinch of asafoetida in half a glass of water will calm down.
• For infertility, threat of miscarriage, painful menstruation and leucorrhoea, fry a pinch of asafoetida in melted butter, mix with 0.5 cups of goat milk and 1 teaspoon of honey. Take 3 times a day for a month.
• It helps with toothache if you dissolve asafoetida in half a teaspoon of lemon juice, heat it and put it on the tooth in a cotton swab.
• For sore throat, it helps in the form of a gargle, which is prepared from a pinch of asafoetida and 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric per glass of warm water.

Caution: store asafoetida in tight double packaging (in a glass jar under a lid on the balcony), do not use in large quantities at high temperatures, high acidity, pregnancy, hives, rashes.

Star anise

Star anise is the fruit of the Illicium verum plant, used in the famous medicine "Pertusin".

It tastes pungent, bitter and astringent, increases Vata dosha, balances Pitta and Kapha.

Star anise treats coughs that occur due to a decrease in Vata dosha in the body, and helps restore a hoarse or lost voice.

Liquefies phlegm, reducing Kapha dosha in the lungs, promotes expectoration of phlegm. Star anise tea is especially recommended for children.

Star anise oil is used for inhalation for diseases of the upper respiratory tract and for bathing.

Baths with star anise oil strengthen and calm the nervous system.

Mustard black and brown

Mustard has a pungent taste and increases Pitta dosha.

"Banarsi rai" means "wealth of Benares" in Hindi.

Before adding to the dish, mustard seeds are fried in oil. This activates the aromatic oils in them, and they fully exhibit their spicy and medicinal properties and permeate the food with their hot, nutty aroma.

Spicy mustard seeds kindle the fire of digestion and stimulate the functioning of the stomach and intestines.

Mustard seeds are the richest source of carbohydrates, fats, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and other nutrients.

1 teaspoon of mustard seeds contains about 15 kilocalories.

The taste is sharp and bitter. Contains such active components as sinalbin, sinapine, myrosin.

Contains a lot of protein (25 g per 100 g), phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc and sodium, vitamin B1 and B2, 35% fatty oil.

Affects the lungs, stomach, digestive and respiratory systems.

According to its therapeutic effect, it is a restorative, expectorant, carminative, and analgesic.

For treatment it is used in the form of whole seeds and powder. Externally, mustard seed powder is used as mustard plasters.

The presence of essential and fatty oils gives black mustard its “hot” properties and ensures blood flow to the skin, lungs and kidneys.

In Ayurveda it is used:

• Mustard plasters, compresses and poultices relieve muscle and joint pain. Crush the seeds, mix with warm water and put through a cloth onto the sore spot. This compress can relieve a severe headache if you hold it for 30 minutes in the calves and neck at the same time.
• They help with lung disease by removing mucus and easing coughing with phlegm. ? mix a teaspoon of seeds with 1 teaspoon of honey and? teaspoon ghee. Take 3 times a day with hot milk or warm water.
• Kindles the fire of digestion
• Recommended for constipation and intestinal sluggishness
• Has bactericidal properties
• Neutralizes pathogenic flora in the gastrointestinal tract.
• In cold weather, it protects against colds by keeping you warm.
• For constipation and poor digestion, crush 5 mustard seeds and mix with 1 teaspoon of honey. Take 15 minutes before meals with warm water.
• Deepens a person's breathing, quickly clearing the lungs during colds.

Warning: It will jump out of the pan when frying. In large quantities, it is not recommended for children under 2 years of age and for those with pulmonary tuberculosis, peptic ulcers, kidney inflammation, pregnancy, or increased pitta.

Carnation

Cloves are a powerful anti-infective agent that lowers and cleanses kapha dosha. It is used for various conditions associated with high ama: genitourinary, intestinal, pulmonary infections (pneumonia, tuberculosis). Has an analgesic effect.

Contains a lot of essential oil, vitamins A, B1, B2, PP; minerals magnesium, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, iron.

1 teaspoon of ground cloves (2 grams) contains 7 kcal.

In Ayurveda it is used:

• For skin diseases, it can be used in a mixture with turmeric.
• Improves digestion by igniting Agni. Warms the body well. Used for indigestion and bloating.
• Suppresses putrefactive microflora (that’s why it’s used in marinades).
• Strengthens the stomach and liver, as well as memory, normalizing cerebral circulation.
• Included in cold preparations. And chewing cloves helps with a sore throat and dry cough.
• Rinse: dilute rock (or sea) salt crystals and clove powder in warm water; Use to relieve cough, inflammation of the larynx and treatment of pharyngitis.
• To stop nausea and vomiting, mix a teaspoon of honey with ground cloves. Keep small portions in your mouth to stop nausea.
• For headaches, you can grind 5 g of cloves, cinnamon and almonds, mix with a little water and apply this paste to the painful areas.
• Or mix 1 g of clove powder with 5 ml of camphor oil and apply this paste to your head.
• Or make a paste of cloves and salt in milk.
• For asthma, prepare a decoction of 6 cloves in 30 ml of water and take 3 times a day with honey.
• It greatly reduces out-of-balance Vata dosha, therefore it has an analgesic effect for toothache and ear pain. For toothache and ear pain, prepare oil by boiling 5 cloves in 1 tbsp. spoon of sesame oil. For pain and ringing in the ears, 3 drops of warm oil in each ear.
• For toothache, apply a swab with oil to the tooth or simply chew a clove.
• 5 drops of clove oil mixed with honey and a clove of garlic relieves painful spasmodic cough due to bronchitis, tuberculosis and asthma. Take 1 time per day before bedtime.
• For a wet cough, tea made from 0.5 teaspoon of ginger, ground cloves and cinnamon per glass of boiling water and drunk with honey helps.
• Ground cloves with warm water works as a paste if applied to barley.
• Against cholera, a decoction of 4 g of cloves per 3 liters of water, evaporated by 2 times, is used.

Caution: Do not put too much cloves when cooking - they tend to overwhelm the natural taste of food. You can distinguish old mustard from fresh mustard by running it across paper: fresh mustard will leave an oily trace. You can also put them in water. If they sink to the bottom or float up, but remain upright, then they are of good quality. If they float horizontally on the surface, it means something bad.

Monosodium glutamate

Initially, all types of glutamine were obtained from glutamine, which is found in beets, pumpkin, and green peas. According to scientific research, glutamate is a permanent component of animal tissue.

Glutaminate can also be obtained by chemical synthesis from plants. Glutamines are used in the treatment of diseases associated with damage to the central nervous system, epilepsy, etc.

The use of medications that contain glutamine does not bring final recovery, but only temporarily alleviate the patient’s serious condition.

Glutaminates are contraindicated for diseases of the kidneys, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.

Ginger

Ginger is perhaps the healthiest of spices. In Sanskrit it is called "vishvabhesaj", which means "universal medicine".

Pungent in taste, it belongs to the category of “hot spices” that kindle the fire of digestion and improve blood circulation.

Dry ginger flakes and ground ginger are slightly spicier than fresh ginger and more penetrating.

In his book The Book of Spices, Rosengarten writes that in the fifth century AD, ginger plants were grown in pots that sailors took with them on long sea voyages to protect themselves from scurvy and, by adding ginger to food, to preserve its freshness for a long time. .

In the first century AD, ginger was the subject of study by scientists such as Dioscorides and Pliny; the latter often refers to it in his work De Materia Medica, describing its warming effect, its benefits for digestion and even mentioning it as an antidote.

In the 16th century, English doctors noted the effective healing properties of ginger: Henry VIII, who especially valued ginger for its healing properties, recommended it as a medicine against the plague.

Later, ginger bread became very popular in cooking. It was considered a luxurious delicacy and was one of the favorite delicacies of Queen Elizabeth I and her courtiers.

And gingerbread cookies, famous throughout Rus', received the name “gingerbread” due to their spicy taste.

The spicy, tart aroma of ginger is due to the essential oil it contains (1.2 - 3%), and its pungent taste depends on the presence of the phenol-like substance gingerol.

In addition, ginger contains all the essential amino acids, including tryptophan, threonine, leysine, methionine, phenylanine, valine, etc.

It tastes spicy and sweet. Active components: essential oils(1-3%), camphin, phelandrin, cineole, borneol, citral, gingerol. Rich in vitamins C, B1, B2 and A, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium salts, iron, sodium, potassium and zinc.

Nourishes all tissues.

Affects the digestive and respiratory systems.

According to its therapeutic effect, it is carminative, diaphoretic, analgesic (painkiller), expectorant, antiemetic.

The latest research indicates that ginger has an extremely beneficial effect on the stomach.

All these miraculous properties of ginger are due to the fact that it contains a large amount of agni - biological “fire” that controls metabolism.

Regular use of ginger in food in small quantities increases internal heat, awakening appetite and stimulating digestion, warming the stomach and blood.

It is especially useful in cold weather and cold climates.

Ginger makes food light and easily digestible and gives it a slightly pungent, spicy taste.

For treatment it is used in the form of infusion, decoction, powder (250-500 mg).

In Ayurveda it is used:

• Recommended for colds, flu,
• Indigestion, vomiting, belching, abdominal pain, disperses gases in the intestines, dissolves thick, sticky mucus that forms on the walls of the stomach, intestines and other organs. Dilute half a glass of yogurt with a glass of boiled water, add? teaspoon of ginger and? teaspoon nutmeg.
• Used for hemorrhoids. Take 1 teaspoon of aloe juice with a pinch of ginger twice a day until symptoms disappear.
• Helps with heart diseases. Reduces cholesterol levels.
• Ginger strengthens memory.
• As the Munich magazine "Bunte" notes: "Ginger thins the blood, due to which the brain is better supplied with oxygen. For this reason, ginger is very useful for people engaged in intellectual work, journalists, artists. Recommended: a quarter teaspoon of ginger, for example, before creative meetings."
• Ginger is a simple and effective remedy for relieving headaches, bruises, sprains, back pain (sciatica): ginger is used for these purposes in the form of a paste (ginger powder + a few drops hot water), in compresses and medicinal baths.
• Ginger is also used for paralysis, jaundice, helminthic diseases, diarrhea and food poisoning.
• Ginger is the best remedy against toxins. If you feel heaviness in your stomach and sluggish throughout your body, if you are often tired and feel irritated, if your eyes have lost their shine and your skin has a dull color, if your breath smells bad and you have no appetite, then there is too much in your body. toxins, or undigested food waste, which, deposited in the cells of the body, poison your entire body and lead to various diseases. Ginger tea, which is beneficial for absolutely everyone, will help you regain your appetite, good mood, fresh complexion and clear eyes. It enhances the digestive fire, neutralizes the toxins accumulated in our stomach and helps us digest food better. You should drink it in small sips before or after meals.
• Among other things, ginger tea is an excellent natural remedy for colds. It treats inflammation of the throat, cough, runny nose, blockage of the lungs and bronchi.
• If at the end of the day you feel tired or sore throughout your body, we recommend taking a Ginger bath. Boil 3 tbsp for some time. l. ginger flakes wrapped in gauze in 1 liter of water and pour into the bath along with a gauze bag. Such a bath will restore your strength and beauty, create a state of freshness and relaxation and relieve body pain. Ginger juice (or ginger decoction) is used for bathing for pain in the spine and joints, neuralgia, nervous excitement and some skin diseases.
• Ginger also helps in the treatment of arthritis (due to its warming effect) and Ground ginger paste is a good home remedy for muscle pain (sciatica, etc.) and head.
• In Arabic medicine it is believed that “ginger strengthens memory, opens blockages in the liver, softens the body, removes thick and raw matter from the brain and larynx.
• Ginger is taken to stop diarrhea and to eliminate the harmful effects of animal poisons.
• If the larynx is sensitive to irritation, ginger is consumed along with honey and almond oil.
• Ginger is used as a seasoning and after meals - to improve the digestion of food, it also creates a good smell in the mouth. To do this, take a small amount of crushed ginger (at the tip of a spoon) or a small piece of whole ginger and, after chewing it in your mouth, slowly swallow. The dose of one-time use of ginger orally is about 3 grams.
• If, while boiling milk, you add one slice of dry ginger (about 2 cm long), you will not have problems with its absorption.
• If you are determined to rid your stomach of toxins and improve your digestion, Ayurveda recommends eating a little ginger daily.
• One of its main qualities is its ability to normalize and maintain the digestive fire at the required level. Ginger does not cause its imbalance, so in small doses it can be taken even for gastritis with high acidity.
• To normalize digestive activity, take half a teaspoon of dry ginger root, seven drops of lemon and a little salt, mix and consume before each meal. This recipe also helps cleanse the blood.
• Just like honey, it helps convey any medicines to every cell of the body, which is why small amounts of ginger are added to many medications.
• In addition, ginger (especially juice) has an analgesic effect. For headaches, mix 0.5 teaspoon of ginger with warm water into a paste and apply to sore spots.
• If you have no appetite, take fresh ginger juice mixed with honey.
• In India, ginger tea with lemon is the most popular winter drink.
• It relieves seasickness much more effectively than other medications. Take 0.5 teaspoon of ginger in tea or mineral water half an hour before or while traveling.
• Pregnant women can use ginger tea for nausea.
• If the mother adds ginger to her food, then purified breast milk relieves the infant from many diseases caused by indigestion or constipation in the mother.
• To draw out the contents of the boil, mix 0.5 tsp. ginger and 0.5 tsp. turmeric with water to a paste and apply on the boil.
• Ginger compress relieves back pain without allergic reactions that appear after well-known ointments. Take 2 tsp. ginger, 1 tsp. turmeric, 0.5 tsp. chili, mix with warm water. Heat it, apply it to a cotton cloth and apply it to the sore spot, securing it. In case of joint pain, the same recipe helps, but in combination not with water, but with hot mustard or sesame oil.

Contraindications: inflammatory skin diseases, high fever, bleeding, ulcers. Large quantities are not recommended for pregnant women.

Kalinji

It is often used in the same way as black pepper, but its advantage is that it does not irritate the gastric mucosa.

The triangular black seeds of the Nigella sativum plant have a sweet and pungent taste, relieve gas, are a gentle tonic, promote the formation of fine structures of the brain, and improve vision by normalizing the balance of Pitta and Kapha dosha in the eyes.

In modern classical herbal medicine it is used as a diuretic, carminative and lactogonic.

Especially useful for older and older people.

In Ayurveda it is used:

Cardamom

There are two types (mainly green is used, which is somewhat inferior in medical properties to its brown counterpart).

In Britain and the USA, cardamom is officially recognized by pharmacists as an aromatic digestive tonic.

Many cardamom producers undergo a chemical coloring process to give it an attractive, lush green color.

It has a spicy and sweet taste. Nourishes plasma, blood, bone marrow, nerve cells.

Affects the digestive, respiratory, circulatory and nervous systems.

General strengthening, expectorant, carminative, gastric, diaphoretic.

For treatment, it is used in the form of infusion (do not boil), powder (from 100 to 500 mg), in milk.

Add cardamom to a dish very carefully, as it is a strong spice. One quarter tsp. Ground cardamom is enough to flavor a dish for 5-6 people.

The aroma of cardamom largely depends on its seeds, so when purchasing it, you need to make sure that the cardamom is of good quality. The boxes should not have cracks, should not be empty, wrinkled or too small (underripe).

Gently stimulates digestion and is included in anti-cold teas.

In the Middle Ages, cardamom was sold in pharmacies as a medicine, the secret of its preparation was kept a great secret.

It has a pungent, sweet and astringent taste, which allows it to regulate the state of all three doshas without throwing any of them out of balance.

In Ayurveda it is used:

• Recommended for colds, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, hoarseness, loss of taste, poor digestion, indigestion.
• It is used to treat the stomach and strengthen the spleen. Cardamom essential oils disperse mucus accumulated in the spleen and lungs.
• An aromatic tea made from a mixture of ground cardamom, ground dry ginger and cloves, helps cope with abdominal pain (from overeating or indigestion) and promotes good bowel function.
• Added to coffee, cardamom eliminates the toxicity of caffeine.
• A few cardamom seeds can relieve nausea and stop vomiting and, according to recent research by doctors, are also an excellent heart tonic.
• By chewing cardamom seeds, you can get rid of bad smell in your mouth, relieve morning weakness and lethargy. It also cures excessive salivation (pyrosis).
• Gargling the mouth with an infusion of cardamom and cinnamon cures pharyngitis, dry throat, hoarseness, and softens the throat at a critical stage of the flu.
• Daily rinsing of the mouth and throat with cardamom infusion is a reliable protection against the flu.
• Eating 4-5 black cardamom seeds with a teaspoon of honey daily will improve your vision, strengthen your nervous system and prevent harmful microbes from entering your body.
• Cardamom reduces water and mucus content in the body. To do this, it is usually added to fruits, such as baked pears. An excellent recipe for cleansing the lungs and bronchi from mucus - take a hard pear, remove the core, stuff it with molasses or honey mixed with 0.5 tsp. ground cardamom and bake.
• Cardamom tea treats enuresis (urinary incontinence).
• Cardamom helps with digestive disorders in children (due to nervous diseases) and with excess air in the body. In these cases, it should be combined with fennel.
• According to some people, excessive consumption of cardamom can lead to dullness of sexual feelings and impotence.
• Cardamom also affects our body on a subtle, psychophysical level: according to the ancient science of health, Ayurveda, cardamom significantly promotes activity and clarity of mind, stimulates the heart, gives a feeling of lightness and calmness and well-being.
• A pinch of ground cardamom, brewed with tea (especially herbal tea), gives it an exceptionally pleasant fresh aroma. This aromatic tea is also used as a remedy for dysentery, indigestion, palpitations, and also as a good tonic that relieves depression and fatigue after a hard day at work.
• A pinch of cardamom in boiled milk makes it very tasty, easily digestible and neutralizes its ability to create mucus.
• By normalizing the balance of Vata and Pitta, the dosha helps strengthen the heart, for example, during intense and prolonged physical activity (cardamom in silver is especially useful for it), arrhythmia.
• It has an analgesic effect - relieves tooth and ear pain.
• Cardamom oil is used for baths for body pain, inhalation and aromatherapy.
• Improves cerebral blood supply.

Contraindicated for ulcers and any manifestations of increased Pitta.

Coriander

In ancient times, coriander was used as a sexual enhancer. In this capacity he is even mentioned in The Thousand and One Nights.

Coriander was one of the medicines used by Hippocrates in 400 BC. In the 1st century AD Coriander seeds could be bought in Pompeii trading shops.

Coriander came to England through the hands of Roman traders. As Redgrove writes in his book on spices, “on the basis of coriander, the Parisian monks (Carmelites) created the liquid eau de Carmes, which immediately gained enormous popularity in France not only as an eau de toilette, but also as an effective heart remedy.

Nutritionally, coriander is a rich source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin C.

In addition, coriander seed contains fatty oils (about 20%), tannins, cellulose, pentosan and pigments.

Coriander seeds owe their aromatic smell to the presence of aromatic essential oils (1.7%) in them.

The taste is hot and spicy.

Nourishes plasma, blood, muscles.

Affects the digestive, respiratory, genitourinary systems.

Therapeutic effect: carminative, aromatic tonic, diuretic, diaphoretic, detoxifies the blood.

For treatment, it is used in the form of infusion (cold or hot), powder (from 100 to 500 mg).

Coriander is an excellent carminative, diuretic, tonic and stomachic, preventing excess bile.

Coriander seeds are often used in combination with other medicines in order to neutralize their pungent, unpleasant odor and soften their effect (for example, eliminate pain or cramping in the abdomen as a side effect of the medicine).

Coriander as a spice in food and also in drink has a cooling effect on the body.

Our coriander is slightly inferior to Indian coriander in taste and medicinal qualities.

Coriander has a pungent, sweet and bitter taste, with a pungent aftertaste.

Despite its pungent nature, it has a cooling effect on the body. Increases Vata and Kapha dosha, balances Pitta dosha.

Coriander contains essential oils (linalol), fatty oils, proteins and other substances.

Helps cleanse the kidneys, heals them, drives away sand and stones.

Helps ensure proper distribution of mucus and fat in the body.

Included in antidysenteric drugs.

In cooking it is used to add a piquant taste to bread, which helps in its absorption.

Rich in vitamins C, A, B1, B2, B3, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.

In Ayurveda it is used:

• Recommended for burning during urination, cystitis, infectious diseases of the urinary organs, rashes, burns, dry throat, nausea, indigestion, allergies, hay fever.
• Coriander is a good home remedy for digestive diseases.
• It has a mild diuretic effect, relieves inflammatory processes in cystitis, painful urination, inflammation of the kidneys, urinary and gall bladder, and promotes the removal of stones.
• Coriander seeds are chewed to get rid of unpleasant odor in the mouth.
• It is also known that when added to strong alcoholic drinks, they reduce their intoxicating effect.
• Tincture of coriander seeds in combination with cardamom seeds is useful for the accumulation of gases in the intestines, indigestion or upset stomach and nausea.
• The aromatic volatile oils of coriander help remove toxins from the body and facilitate the digestion of starchy foods and root vegetables.
• In Ethiopia and India, coriander is often used to relieve stomach pain. To do this, boil the seeds in water (or brew ground coriander with boiling water) and drink this tea on an empty stomach.
• In India, coriander decoction is the cheapest and most common remedy for excess or spilled bile.
• Coriander tea helps with tumors and edema (1 part coriander in 4 parts boiling water - strain). Accept externally and internally.
• Curd seasoned with plenty of ground coriander cures diarrhea and dysentery.
• To treat kidneys, infuse three teaspoons of coriander in one glass of boiling water, drink one tablespoon three times a day.
• For stomach pain, brew 2 teaspoons of seeds or half a teaspoon of powder with boiling water in a glass of water and drink like tea. You can add pomegranate peels.
• An infusion of coriander seeds in combination with cardamom seeds is used for flatulence, nausea, indigestion or upset stomach.
• A fresh wound can be protected from infection by sprinkling coriander powder on it.
• On a mild burn, you can apply a paste of aloe and turmeric, and moisten the resulting crust with 1 tbsp decoction. coriander per glass of water.
• To relieve fever and fever, pour 2 tbsp overnight. coriander with a glass of water at room temperature and drink in the morning. Drink coriander tea with lemon throughout the day.
• Skin rashes and acne go away with regular consumption of coriander tea (2 tsp per glass of water).
• Helps with various manifestations of allergies, relieves itching, soothes, removes toxins.
• A drink made from coriander (2 tsp per glass of boiling water) relieves heartburn, belching and heals the gastric mucosa.
• For conjunctivitis, it is recommended to wash your eyes with warm infusion of coriander (1 tablespoon per glass of boiling water).
• A weak solution can be given even to children under 2 years of age with colic.

There are practically no contraindications, except in cases of increased Vata with a lack of nerve cells

Cinnamon

The typical smell of cinnamon is due to the essential oil and other components. It also contains mannitol, mucus, resin and calcium oxalate, C, B1, B2, PP, A, tannins, essential and fatty oils, potassium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc.

Much cheaper than Ceylon cinnamon is Chinese cinnamon. By the way, its bark resembles oak bark. But it is best to use gentle cinnamon from Sri Lanka. A small amount of Ceylon cinnamon.

Bitter and pungent in taste, has a warming effect on the body.

Increases Vata and Pitta dosha.

It greatly reduces Kapha dosha and burns mucus.

It is especially good for weakened and elderly people, it gives strength and strengthens the heart.

In Ayurveda it is used:

• Included in anti-cold teas (Yogi tea is especially famous).
• Has a pronounced diaphoretic effect.
• Cinnamon oil is used for acupressure, inhalation for colds, and aromatherapy.
• Cleanses the blood, freshens breath, tones.
• When preventing influenza, brew 0.5 tsp. cinnamon with boiling water, add a pinch of black pepper and drink a glass with honey every 3 hours.
• For indigestion, vomiting and flatulence, take 1 tbsp half an hour after eating. strong infusion of cinnamon.
• For headaches caused by a cold, apply a thick paste of a mixture of cinnamon and warm water to the head.
• A small amount of spice taken daily in the evening for a month after the birth of a child delays the onset of menstruation by 15-20 months and reduces the chance of getting pregnant.
• Taken in large quantities, it causes uterine contractions and improves the flow of breast milk. It is traditionally drunk after childbirth.
• Cinnamon powder is sprinkled on washed wounds and cuts, as it is an antiseptic and pain reliever (eugenol oil). May suppress a number of genitourinary tract infections and fungi.
• Helps with sore throat, treats muscle spasms, bronchial asthma and skin diseases
• In case of indigestion, it facilitates digestion, prevents the accumulation of gases, and relieves colic.

Contraindicated in bleeding and pregnancy.

Sesame seed

Sesame seed is not a spice, but a food additive.

It has a pleasant, slightly bitter taste and balances Vata dosha.

Sesame seeds are used to restore strength, cleanse the intestines, and for liver dysfunction.

Sesame is especially useful for the elderly, sick and weakened.

Turmeric (sarykyo)

Included in 80% of Ayurvedic medicinal collections.

Spicy and bitter in taste, aftertaste is pungent.

Turmeric warms the body with medium strength.

The composition includes essential and fatty oils, phenolic compounds (curcumins), polysaccharides, fats.

Contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, iodine. Vitamins C, B1, B2, B3.

In Ayurveda it is used:

• Turmeric cleanses the blood, helps normalize the functions of the pancreas (for diabetes, taken together with Amalaki or Triphala), treats stomach ulcers, gastritis, and hepatitis. Cleanses the blood from staphylococcal infection and high sugar or carbohydrates in the blood.
• To normalize the balance, Tridosha is taken with hot milk before bed (cocoa butter and honey at night before bed).
• Regulates the amount of cholesterol in the blood, promotes the outflow of bile, improves the functioning of the pancreas.
• Mango crushed with fruits relieves pain and spasms.
• It is taken externally for hair loss (rubbed into the head mixed with Amla oil), together with sandalwood oil or simply as a powder for skin diseases, with sesame oil for massage.
• Turmeric powder is used to cover all kinds of wounds and abrasions - from ordinary cuts to ulcers.
• It is used as an anthelmintic, suppresses putrefactive microflora in the intestines, cleanses the intestines of excess mucus, and normalizes the activity of the gastrointestinal tract.
• A good regenerative agent, heals ulcers (both internal and cutaneous), treats burns.
• For internal bleeding, it is taken with saffron.
• Turmeric is also widely used in cosmetology - it is part of anti-aging creams, masks and lotions. Improves complexion, cleanses the skin and opens sweat glands, smooths out cracks and heals, improves blood flow.
• A mask in the form of turmeric paste is applied to the face in the evening for 2-3 minutes and washed off with a cotton swab and warm milk or water. In the morning, to remove the yellow color, wipe your face with a paste of vegetable oil and flour.
• Ubtan - cleansing massage: 1.5 tsp. mustard oil, 4 tbsp. pea or wheat flour, 1 tsp. Mix turmeric with adding water to form a dough and apply to the body when the paste dries. Remove it with rubbing movements. The flour and oil cleanse and lubricate the skin, while the turmeric has a healing effect. This procedure is used instead of washing with soap. The skin takes on a healthy appearance, becomes silky, beautiful and elastic. This procedure is usually carried out before the wedding by the bride and groom.
• The cosmetic cream “Turmeric” is very famous.
• Turmeric is a natural antibiotic, and unlike modern ones, it does not suppress, but restores the intestinal microflora.
• In Ayurveda it is used very widely for liver diseases, including chronic viral hepatitis.
• Turmeric paste is a remedy against eczema, itching and boils.
• In combination with honey, it helps with bruises, sprains, and inflammation of the joints.
• Ghee and turmeric lotions are good for pustules, skin ulcers and abscesses.
• In Russian pharmaceuticals, it is part of the drug holagol, which is used for cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, and biliary colic.
• For chronic diarrhea, flatulence and other similar diseases, take 1 tsp. powder mixed with a glass of water.
• Rinse out? tsp turmeric and? tsp salt per glass of warm water is used for sore throat, to remove mucus and disinfect the mucous membrane.
• A paste of turmeric and aloe juice is a remedy for burns.
• For diabetes mellitus, taken together with mumiyo (500 mg of turmeric per 1 tablet of mumiyo) twice a day.
• Regular use in food cures hives.
• A paste of turmeric with lemon juice and salt is used for sprains with swelling when applied to the affected area.
• Rinse made from 1 tsp. Adding turmeric to a glass of warm water will relieve inflammation and bleeding of the gums and strengthen them.
• For allergic asthma 0.5 tsp. dissolve turmeric in 0.5 glass of hot milk and take 3 times a day on an empty stomach.
• For anemia, take 0.5 tsp. turmeric mixed with honey. Iron from turmeric is well absorbed.
• For eye inflammation, dilute 2 tsp. turmeric in 0.5 l. water and boil until the water has evaporated by half. Cool and drop into the affected eye 3 times a day.
• If there is a danger of poisoning with chemicals and insecticides, it is added to food and removes toxins from the body.
• For colds, coughs and flu, a mixture of 0.5 tsp helps. turmeric with 30 ml of warm milk. Take 3 times a day.
• For diseases of the nasopharynx, smoke inhalation is used.
• For pharyngitis 1 tsp. honey mixed with? tsp turmeric and jerjat in the mouth 3 times a day for a few minutes.
• For vitiligo, an ointment is used: put 200 g of turmeric in 4 liters of water overnight. In the morning, boil until half is left. Mix with 300 mg mustard oil. Boil over low heat until all the water has evaporated. Pour into a dark bottle and apply morning and evening for several months.

Contraindicated in children under 2 years of age.

Carob

Sweet beans are used not only as food, but also to some extent in home medicine, in the form of a softening decoction.

Bay leaf

It has a bitter and pungent taste and warms the body.

Used for Pitta disorders, ignites the fire of digestion.

Increases Vata dosha, reduces Kapha.

Helps normalize nervous activity (in small quantities), used as a mild antidepressant.

In large quantities it causes spasms of smooth muscles.

In large quantities the plant is poisonous.

Bay oil is used for rubbing against scabies, rheumatism, paralysis, some skin diseases and tumors, and for colds - for inhalation.

To obtain bay oil, or any other oil at home, boil powdered leaves in ghee in a water bath for fifteen minutes. This oil can be stored for up to five to seven years in a cool, dry place.

Self-confident, modern people, for the most part, do not want to use the knowledge accumulated over many millennia about improving health, achieving harmony in the internal and external worlds. It’s easier for them to swallow suspicious pills than to learn a little and turn their kitchen into a real hospital. The ancient Indian teaching of Ayurveda has such very deep knowledge. Ayurveda is the knowledge of life. Ayurveda spices- a natural treasure, using which you can improve your health, overcome stress, boost your immunity, cleanse your body, and lose extra pounds. By treating your children to Ayurvedic dishes, you are making a contribution to the health of the future generation. Ayurveda spices Every day means a healthy body, a healthy mind!

Ayurveda herbs and spices

The main herbs and spices of Ayurveda include alfalfa or alfalfa, aloe, asafoetida (wood glue), calamus root, and the most popular: fennel, ginger, cinnamon, coriander, pepper, turmeric, mustard.

Fennel or dill improves digestion, relieves bloating, and increases lactation. A pinch of seeds after lunch will help the body digest food.

Ginger, in its numerous texts of Ayurveda, spice treatment, calls this natural gift universal. Its use will lower cholesterol and blood sugar, relieve pain and reduce fever, and improve digestion.

Cinnamon is the healing queen of the kitchen. Having good taste, it perfectly relieves muscle pain, improves blood circulation, kills pathogenic microorganisms, thereby cleansing the body. When combined with ginger, it treats colds.

Ayurveda recommends eating turmeric every day. Using it, you will forget about your illnesses forever. Since it improves metabolic processes in the body, it creates the necessary balance of microelements for its proper functioning.

Pepper, coriander, and mustard have anti-inflammatory properties and improve immunity. A decoction of coriander leaves perfectly calms the nervous system and relieves irritability.

The world of herbs and spices used in Ayurveda is very diverse. In order for nutrition according to this system to be beneficial, you need to prepare dishes according to those recipes that suit your dosha, that is, your body type. Doshas are distinguished: vata (thin physique), pitta (athletic) and kapha (overweight people).

Drink Recipes by Dosha

Vata - milk with Ayurveda spices offers people of this body type. To prepare it, pour a handful of chopped figs with one liter of warm milk. Add 5 cardamom seeds, a cinnamon stick, half a teaspoon each of ground ginger and turmeric. Boil the mixture. It's better to drink before bed.

Kapha - Ayurveda recommends ginger tea for obese people. For it you need: mix 3 tablespoons of chopped ginger with 2 tablespoons of sugar, half a teaspoon of salt, add a pinch of chili pepper and pour in a liter of boiling water. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Before use, add lime juice.

Pitta is the best drink for athletes; it is black tea with spices and milk. Mix 6 tablespoons of black tea with 6 cardamom grains, 2 cinnamon sticks, half a teaspoon of dry ginger, 4 tablespoons of sugar, pour in a liter of boiling water, and leave. Add half a glass of milk, simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes.

As you can see, everything ingenious is simple, but the benefits are very great. As Hippocrates said: “Food should be medicine, not medicine with food.” So maybe it makes sense to eat right?

Indian cuisine is known all over the world for the original tastes of its dishes, and all thanks to spices, herbs and all kinds of herbs, which are given special importance in this country. But in addition to taste, such spices play a key role in Ayurveda, the traditional system of Indian medicine.

In this regard, we invite all fans of alternative medicine to take a look at the amazing first aid kit of Ayurvedic spices. Read, remember and use for your health!

1. Allergies

Coriander. To combat seasonal or year-round allergies, add a piece of coriander to your food or tea. This wonderful spice quickly removes toxins from the body, which relieves itching, relieves swelling and redness, soothes allergic rhinitis and improves well-being.

2. Sore throat

Asafoetida. Are you tormented by a sore throat? Tired of a sore and sore throat? Just take a glass of warm water and add a pinch of asafoetida and a pinch of turmeric in it. Gargle with this solution 5 times a day, and a sore throat will stop bothering you.

Pink water. Soak a cotton swab in this wonderful product and wipe your sore tonsils and red throat. Carry out the procedures 3 times a day and within a day you will feel relief.

3. Anemia

Turmeric, rich in iron, perfectly solves the problem of anemia. When faced with this problem, simply take 1/3 tsp. such spices mixed with a spoon of honey, morning and evening.

Fenugreek. You can also fight anemia with the help of fenugreek (shambhala) seeds. Just take 1-2 tsp. seeds of this plant, washed down with a glass of milk for better absorption of iron. It is advisable to carry out the procedures in the morning, on an empty stomach.

4. Arthritis

Walnut oil. In case of joint inflammation, simply add a few drops of walnut oil to your food 1-2 times a day.

Juniper berries. For rheumatism and arthritis, painful joints should be rubbed with juniper berry juice, after which the affected joint should be wrapped in warm clothing. The procedures need to be carried out 1-2 times a day.

5. Asthma

Ajwan. A powerful stimulant of the respiratory system - wild celery (ajwain) - will help cope with asthma. The seeds of this plant should be taken before each meal, 1-2 grams.

This is another remedy that can eliminate breathing problems. You just need to prepare the following decoction at the rate of 10 cloves per 50 ml of water, and let the product brew for half an hour. You need to take the medicine with honey, 1 tsp. up to 3 r/day.

6. Atherosclerosis

Chinese dereza. To cleanse blood vessels from cholesterol plaques you will need the following remedy. 1 tbsp. Place the fruits of the Chinese wolfberry in a thermos and add 2 cups of boiling water, then close the thermos and leave for 30 minutes. The finished infusion is taken 1/3 cup up to 3 times a day. The infusion can be stored for no more than two days.

Walnut oil. This remedy is excellent in the fight against atherosclerosis. It should be taken every morning, 1 tsp, with honey.

7. Insomnia

Black cumin. To combat insomnia, consume 3 g of black cumin seeds (kalonji) once a day, with a spoonful of honey. It is better to take them 2-3 hours before bedtime.

Nutmeg. An hour before bedtime, drink a glass of warm milk, after dissolving ¼ tsp in it. nutmeg powder and 1 tsp. honey This product is suitable even for small children.

8. Painful periods

Peanut butter. This wonderful oil is great for helping women with painful periods. Just a week before the discharge starts, start taking 1 tsp. oils per day and do not stop treatment until your period ends.

Chinese dereza. Pour one teaspoon of these seeds into a glass of boiling water and let it brew for 20–30 minutes. Take half a glass of the prepared product in the morning and evening. Prepare a new infusion every day.

9. Kidney disease

Coriander. To eliminate kidney disease you will need a good diuretic. For this, 1 tsp. coriander seeds or ½ tsp. powder, pour a glass of boiling water and take up to 2-3 glasses during the day.

Cumin. Tea with cumin will also help with kidney diseases. 1 tsp Pour a glass of boiling water over this spice and take when the product has cooled. You should drink this tea 2 times a day. And to enhance the effect, you can add 1 tsp to this tea. fennel or coriander.

10. Heart disease

Grate the ginger root. 1 tbsp. Pour a glass of boiling water over this raw material, and when the tea has cooled, add honey to taste and drink the product. Carry out this treatment 2 times a day, morning and evening.

Saffron. The risk of cardiovascular diseases is seriously reduced by saffron infusion. Take 10–12 veins of this product and pour a glass of hot milk or a glass of boiling water. Take the medicine once a day in the morning, always on an empty stomach.

11. Sore throat

Turmeric is an excellent antiseptic, as well as a remedy that helps relieve inflammation and sore throat. To do this, dilute ½ tsp in a glass of warm water. turmeric and ½ tsp. salt. Gargle with this solution 5-6 times a day and the disturbing problem will soon disappear.

12. Stomach pain

Nutmeg. This is one of the first remedies to help with unpleasant stomach pain. Mix half a glass of curdled milk with half a glass of water, and then add 1/3 tsp to the mixture. nutmeg and the same amount of chopped ginger root. Take the medicine and the pain will soon disappear.

Banana. For stomach pain, simply cut a banana lengthwise, sprinkle it with nutmeg and eat it.

13. Varicose veins

Grape seed oil. To combat such a serious problem, traditional healers recommend using grape seed oil. They should treat the affected areas 1-2 times a day for 2-3 months. Thanks to this, the veins will become more elastic and less fragile, and the blood flow in the lower extremities will noticeably improve.

14. Vitiligo

To combat white spots on your skin, try a turmeric-based ointment. Pour 250 g of turmeric powder into 4 liters of water overnight, and in the morning put the product on the fire and cook until half of the liquid has evaporated. Add 300 g of mustard oil to the resulting broth and continue cooking until all the water has evaporated. There will be oil at the bottom of the pan, which must be poured into a glass container and stored in the refrigerator. And to treat vitiligo, lubricate problem areas with this remedy 2 times a day. Duration of treatment is 4–6 months.

15. Flabby skin

Pink water. If the skin has lost its former elasticity, and the first wrinkles begin to appear on it, wipe it with rose water every morning and evening.

Mung beans. To keep your skin toned and never fade, add these amazing beans to your diet. Such food is extremely beneficial for the whole body, but especially for skin health.

16. Hair loss

Black cumin oil. To strengthen your hair follicles, use this valuable oil. This product in the amount of 1 tsp. need to be mixed with 2 tsp. olive oil, then rub into the scalp, wrap your head and leave for an hour. Procedures should be carried out 2 times a week.

Fenugreek. Fenugreek seeds help strengthen hair and prevent hair loss. Just soak 2 tbsp in water overnight. these seeds, and in the morning grind them into a paste. Apply this mask to the roots of your hair, wait 40 minutes and rinse your hair thoroughly with water and shampoo. Carry out this treatment 1-2 times a week.

17. Gastritis

Parsley. In case of exacerbation of gastritis, take 10 g of fresh parsley juice orally up to 5 times a day before meals.

Fennel. This spice quickly and effectively eliminates the unpleasant symptoms of gastritis. For this purpose, 2 tsp. Fennel seeds pour a glass of boiling water and let the product brew for an hour. You need to take half a glass in the morning and evening, brewing a new portion every day.

18. Headache

Mustard. This spicy seasoning is considered one of the best natural pain relievers. Grind its seeds into flour, mix it with warm water to make a paste, and then wrap the mixture in gauze and apply it to your temples. Literally after 30 minutes the pain will begin to subside.

Black cumin oil. If headaches constantly plague you, start taking black cumin oil. You need to drink 1 tsp of this product. up to three times a day, for 2-3 weeks.

19. Hemorrhoids

Cumin. Take 50 g of cumin and divide the grains in half. Fry one part, and then mix with unroasted seeds and grind with a coffee grinder. Take the resulting powder 1 tsp. morning and evening with water. This therapy lasts 2-3 weeks.

If you have external hemorrhoids, before going to bed, lubricate the affected area with a mixture of half a teaspoon of ghee and the same amount of turmeric.

20. Worms

Asafoetida. To get rid of tapeworms from your body, simply start adding asafoetida to your food. This spice has a bactericidal and antimicrobial effect, which means it will eliminate not only helminths, but also existing microbes.

This is another strong spice that can cope with helminthic infestations. Pour a glass of boiling water over 1-2 buds, and after half an hour, drink the product as tea. Take this infusion 3 times a day, and literally after 4 days there will be no trace of worms left.

Clove powder (cloves ground in a coffee grinder) also helps against worms; take half a teaspoon of it at night. The course is a month. Cloves do not taste very pleasant; to make it easier to take, you can roll the powder into a bread crumb and swallow it like a tablet. To enhance the anthelmintic effect, you can add ground wormwood to the cloves.

21. Fungal infection

Basil. To quickly and effectively eliminate fungal diseases on the skin, simply wipe the affected areas of the skin with freshly squeezed juice from basil leaves several times a day.

Cinnamon. There is another recipe that helps not only get rid of fungal diseases, but also eliminate genitourinary infections. To do this, you need to eat 1/3 tsp at breakfast, lunch and dinner. cinnamon. Just remember that large doses of cinnamon are contraindicated for pregnant women and people with a tendency to bleed.

22. Flu

In case of flu, take half a teaspoon of turmeric and dilute it in 50 ml of warmed milk. Take this medicine 4 times a day, and already on the second day you will feel much better. To relieve your condition, you can also inhale the smoke from burnt turmeric.

Black pepper. You can also prepare such a combined remedy. Dissolve ½ tsp in a glass of boiling water. turmeric, a pinch of black pepper and a spoon of honey. Take this solution every 3 hours.

23. Hernia

To alleviate the condition of a spinal hernia, try compresses with a tincture prepared according to the following recipe. Peel and chop 600 g of garlic, place this mass in a glass vessel and pour in 300 ml of vodka. After closing the lid, place the glass container in a dark place to infuse for 10 days. As soon as the tincture is ready, you can begin treatment: apply lotions with tincture to painful areas of the back, and cover with foil and a warm scarf on top, leaving for 1 hour.

24. High blood pressure

Chinese dereza. To normalize blood pressure, you need to take 1 tbsp. fruits of Chinese wolfberry, place the raw material in a thermos and pour 200 ml of boiling water. After closing the lid of the thermos, steam this product for 30 minutes. You should take it 1/3 cup three times a day for 2 weeks.

Black cumin oil. There is an easier way to combat hypertension. Take black cumin oil and rub your body with this remedy every night before going to bed. Approximately 3 weeks of such therapy will allow you to forget about high blood pressure for a long time.

25. Dysentery

Green tea. It turns out that this beloved drink, which is one of the strongest antimicrobial agents, can quickly cure dysentery. Pour 50 g of tea with a liter of water, let it brew for 30 minutes, then put it on the fire and simmer for half an hour over low heat. After straining the finished product, add 500 ml of water to the tea leaves again and boil for 10 minutes. Strain this decoction and combine it with the first one. You need to take 1-2 tbsp of the prepared mixture. up to 4 times a day before meals. The medicine should be stored in a glass container in the refrigerator.

26. Depression

Residents of the East are sure that cardamom gives a person the energy of love, instills clarity of mind, strengthens the immune system and improves mood. It is necessary to use it to maintain vital energy and get rid of depression. To do this, consume 1/4–1/5 tsp once a day with any meal. ground cardamom.

Licorice. Licorice is no less useful in the fight against depression. It nourishes the brain, and besides, it gives a person a feeling of harmony and satisfaction. Just take 1 tsp every day. licorice root, and there will be no trace of your depression.

27. Low blood pressure

To increase blood pressure, mix cloves, almonds and cinnamon 1 tsp each. Grind this mixture using a coffee grinder and then add some water to the mixture to make a paste. Having made “pancakes” from such a paste, simply apply them to your temples and soon the unpleasant symptoms of low blood pressure will disappear.

Ginseng. Raising your blood pressure to normal is very simple. It is enough just to take a tonic ginseng tincture purchased at a pharmacy. Just 20 drops of tincture every day, and your condition will always be normal.

A mixture of honey and cinnamon will help increase blood pressure. It is enough to dissolve 1 tsp in a glass of water. cinnamon and add 1 tbsp. honey and drink. If this mixture is not to your taste, you can spread honey on bread, sprinkle with cinnamon and eat.

28. Diabetes

Fenugreek. You can normalize the condition of diabetes mellitus with the help of fenugreek seeds (Shambhala). Just grind the seeds into powder and eat 2 tsp daily. such powder, washed down with milk.

Black cumin. This spice also helps with this disease. It can be added to food (1 tsp of cumin per serving of 5 people), or you can add 1/3 tsp. dilute the powder in a glass of warm water and drink this mixture once a day before meals.

29. Diarrhea

Saffron. In half a glass of natural yogurt, dilute a pinch of saffron, cloves and nutmeg (after grinding all the spices). Take this mixture every 3-4 hours until the stool returns to normal.

Fry 1 tbsp in a cast iron pan. chopped ginger root mixed with 2 tbsp. ghee until it forms a paste. Use ½ tsp of this paste. twice a day.

30. Women's diseases

Asafoetida. For pathologies such as infertility or the threat of miscarriage, take a pinch of asafoetida, fry it in ghee, and then add this remedy to half a glass of goat milk. Dilute in milk and 1 tsp. honey Take the finished medicine 3 times a day for a month.

Fennel. If a nursing mother has no milk or has an irregular menstrual cycle, it is recommended to drink 3-4 glasses of fennel tea per day. It's easy to prepare: 2 tsp. chopped fennel should be poured with a glass of boiling water and let the tea brew.

31. Diseases of the pancreas

Parsley. You can supplement the main treatment of such a disease with the following folk remedy. Take a kilogram of lemons (with peel, but without seeds), 300 g of garlic and 300 g of parsley. Grind all the ingredients in a meat grinder and start treatment. Take the medicine 1 tsp. before meals 3 times a day for three weeks. On the doctor's recommendation, the course of treatment can be repeated a month later.

Radiola pink. Radiola rosea also helps cope with diseases of the pancreas quite well. Take 20 drops of this remedy 30 minutes before meals once or twice a day.

32. Gallstone disease

Dandelion. This plant can help dissolve gallstones. Grind dandelion root, 1 tsp. Add 200 ml of water to this raw material and boil over low heat for 15 minutes. Let it cool, strain, then take 50 ml of the product per day before meals for a month.

Dill. For 500 ml of boiling water you need to take 2 tbsp. such seeds and keep the resulting mixture in a water bath for 20 minutes. After letting the product brew for an hour, you can drink half a glass of it 3 times a day. The duration of treatment is a month.

33. Problems with the gastrointestinal tract

Dilute half a glass of water in half a glass of yogurt or curdled milk. Add 1/3 tsp to the resulting mixture. nutmeg and ginger root. Drink a glass of the medicinal mixture in the morning and evening.

Nutmeg. Take one banana, peel and cut it lengthwise. Sprinkle chopped nutmeg on the banana halves and eat the prepared dish. Carry out this treatment 3 times a day, and soon your stomach will stop bothering you.

34. Eye diseases

Parsley. Parsley root has proven itself well in the fight for visual health. To do this, 50 g of crushed root is poured into 1 liter of water, put on fire and boiled for 15 minutes. The cooled and strained product is drunk ½ glass twice a day, and is also used to prepare lotions or wash the eyes.

Pink water. Buy a special eye bath at the pharmacy. Fill it with rose water, tip the bath over your eye, tilt your head back and, holding the bath in this position, blink your eye 10 times. Repeat for the other eye. Perform the procedures in the morning and evening.

35. Respiratory diseases

Fennel. This spice is good for treating inflammation in the upper respiratory tract. Having prepared an infusion (3–5 g of fennel seeds per glass of hot water), take it 3 times a day, drinking the medicine in small sips for 10–15 minutes.

Star anise. Tea with star anise will also help cope with a sore throat. It’s not difficult to prepare: pour 2 stars of star anise with a glass of hot water and let the tea brew for 10 minutes. Take this remedy 3 times a day, drinking tea in small sips.

36. Constipation

Sesame oil. To quickly get rid of such an unpleasant problem as constipation, just drink 1 tbsp. sesame oil. After about 20 minutes, your condition will noticeably improve.

Mustard. The well-known hot spice perfectly relaxes the stool. To do this, grind 5–7 mustard seeds, mix the resulting powder with 1 tsp. honey and eat this remedy 30 minutes before meals with water.

37. Toothache

Asafoetida. Do you have a toothache? Don't rush to grab analgesics. Take a pinch of asafoetida, dilute it in ½ tsp. lemon juice and slightly heat this mixture. Dip a piece of bandage in the medicine and apply it to the sore tooth. The excruciating pain will soon subside.

You will need to boil 5 pieces of this seasoning in a tablespoon of sesame oil. You only need to boil for 5 minutes, after which the product should be left to cool. In case of toothache, it is enough to apply 5 drops of this oil on a cotton swab and apply it to the tooth so that the pain stops bothering you.

38. Heartburn

Coriander. To relieve a burning sensation in the stomach, get rid of sour belching and the feeling of a “stone” in the throat, use a remedy based on coriander. Brew this spice as tea, add 2 tsp. seasonings with a glass of boiling water and letting the mixture brew for literally 10 minutes.

Lime. There is a more original way to eliminate heartburn. Cut the lime in half, and then stuff one half of the citrus fruit with sugar and baking soda. Place it on a stick and hold it over the flame to char the crust. Eat this fruit, chewing it thoroughly, and heartburn will immediately subside.

39. Hiccups

Tormented by hiccups? And even a couple sips of water doesn’t solve the problem? Then take a pinch of cardamom and add it to the pre-prepared mint tea. The hiccups will disappear immediately.

40. Impotence

Walnut oil. To cope with such a delicate problem as impotence, pay attention to nuts. In this regard, walnut oil or peanut oil are considered the most suitable. Such products increase blood circulation in the genitals, and also improve spermatogenesis, which means they increase the chances of conceiving a child. Just eat 1 tbsp per day. one or another oil and after 1.5–2 months you will notice an excellent result.

Nutmeg. The best way to enhance potency and prevent premature ejaculation is nutmeg tincture. To prepare it, you will need to take 150 g of this nut, 150 g of ginger root, and 500 g of anise seeds. All ingredients are crushed and passed through a coffee grinder. The finished mixture is poured with 800 ml of 70% alcohol, after which the container is sealed and left for a week in a dark place. The finished product should be consumed 30 ml 3 times a day. The course of treatment is designed for a month, after which the person needs a two-week break and re-treatment.

41. Infectious diseases

Asafoetida. When bitten by a rabid dog, poisonous snake, spider or scorpion, asafoetida resin must be applied to the bite site. In addition, 10 g of such resin should be diluted with 1 tsp. olive oil and lubricate the affected area with this ointment 3-4 times a day.

Coriander. To protect wounds, scrapes or cuts from infection, iodine or brilliant green is usually used. However, if these remedies are not at hand, simply sprinkle the wound with coriander powder.

Cinnamon. This spice is considered an equally effective antiseptic. It contains the phenolic compound eugenol, which has a bactericidal effect and can easily replace iodine or brilliant green.

42. Hysteria

Asafoetida. Inhaling asafoetida resin allows you to calm your nerves and relax, which means you can get rid of hysteria or prevent its attacks.

Saffron. This seasoning also copes well with hysterical conditions. To do this, brew 10 saffron veins in a glass of hot tea or milk.

43. Cataract

In case of beginning cataracts, dilute ½ tsp. turmeric in 30 ml of warm milk and take this remedy 3 times a day.

Thyme. To improve vision and prevent eye diseases, including cataracts, add thyme, which is rich in carotene, to your diet. It is advisable that this wonderful spice be present in your diet at least 3 times a week.

Mint. Cataracts can also be prevented by using mint. Just drink a cup of mint tea at least once a day. This remedy is especially helpful for older people.

44. Cough wet

To make an excellent expectorant, take ½ tsp. ginger, and a quarter teaspoon each of cinnamon and cloves. Pour a glass of boiling water over the finished mixture and let it brew for 15 minutes. Drink this tea 3-4 times a day, adding a spoonful of honey for sweetness.

Chyawanprash. This is a traditional Ayurvedic medicine that is a dietary supplement. Adults should take it ½ tsp, children under 12 years old – ¼ tsp, washed down with milk. You should take the “remedy for 100 diseases,” which is what Chyawanprash is called in India, for at least 1-2 months. In this case, you will be protected for a long time from any colds that cause coughing.

45. Hives

If you have hives, it is probably an allergic manifestation, which means, first of all, the source of the allergy should be eliminated. In parallel with this, you should take a remedy for hives, for which turmeric is perfect. Just add 1/3 tsp of it to your food. at least three times a day and within a day this symptom will disappear.

Black pepper. It also copes well with skin problems, including hives. Literally a pinch of this spice should be fried in ghee oil and consumed 0.5–1 g per day, adding to your food. The main thing is not to overdo it with the dose, as in this case the seasoning can cause overstimulation. In addition, this remedy is not suitable for people with stomach and duodenal ulcers.

46. ​​Dry cough

In the case of a dry cough, you need a remedy that will thin the viscous sputum. Dissolve 1 tsp in a glass of warm water. sea ​​salt and 3 cloves. Gargle your sore throat with this remedy 5 times a day.

Before going to bed, take 1 tsp. honey, add 5 drops of clove oil and juice from one clove of garlic. This mixture will literally relieve you of an unpleasant cough with pharyngitis and bronchitis in just 2 days, and will also make breathing easier with tuberculosis and asthma.

47. Skin diseases

Coriander. Coriander tea is a well-known remedy for skin problems. Brew 1-2 tsp. season with a glass of boiling water and let the product brew for 30–40 minutes. Take at least two cups of this tea a day, and within a week your skin will be noticeably cleared of pimples, blackheads and boils.

Black cumin oil. There is a good external remedy that can eliminate existing skin diseases. Mix 1 tbsp. olive oil with half a teaspoon of black cumin oil. Apply the resulting mixture to the affected areas of the skin and leave for about an hour. At the end of the procedure, wash off the product with warm water and soap. Carry out this treatment daily until the skin is completely clear.

48. Bleeding

This spice comes to the rescue in case of bleeding from the gums. Dilute a teaspoon of this wonderful spice in a glass of warm water and rinse your mouth with this solution. By carrying out the procedures 2 times a day for 3 weeks, you will notice that your gums have become stronger and are no longer red and inflamed as before.

Saffron. This seasoning can eliminate internal bleeding as well as bleeding from external wounds. Brew 7 saffron veins and ½ tsp. turmeric in a glass of hot milk and drink this medicine (pregnant women should reduce the number of saffron veins to 3, and the amount of turmeric to ¼ tsp). If necessary, you can lubricate wound surfaces on the skin with this solution.

49. Fever and heat

Coriander. If you have a fever, take a glass of water at room temperature and dilute 2 tablespoons in it. coriander Leave this remedy overnight, and drink the infusion in the morning. During the day, drink tea with coriander (1 teaspoon per glass of water), adding lemon to it.

Fenugreek. Take 1-2 tsp. fenugreek seeds (shambhala), grind them in a coffee grinder, then pour a glass of water and boil for 10 minutes. Add mint, a spoonful of honey and a slice of lemon to the finished product. Take this remedy 3 cups a day and literally within 24 hours the fever, fever and body aches will go away.

50. Flatulence

Fennel. If you are tormented by flatulence and pain from a stomach bursting with gas, try chewing a handful of fennel seeds after each meal. In addition, you can drink fennel tea by brewing 2 tsp. seeds of this spice with a glass of boiling water. When preparing this tea for children, you need to take 0.5 tsp. seeds per glass of boiling water.

Chyawanprash. This dietary supplement also helps improve digestion, relieving flatulence and other stomach problems. Just take it half a teaspoon with a glass of milk, and give kids ½ tsp. of this remedy, also with milk. By taking chyawanprash literally once a day for 2 weeks, you can improve digestion and forget about existing troubles.

51. Muscle spasms

Mustard. Pain and spasms in the muscles seriously impair the quality of life, but they can be eliminated without pills and injections. To do this, crush the mustard seeds, mix them with hot water until a paste is obtained, and, wrapping the product in gauze, apply to the painful area for about 30 minutes.

Fenugreek. The seeds of this spice also help relieve muscle pain. To do this, take 1 tsp. spices in the morning and evening, washed down with milk or honey.

52. Runny nose and colds

In case of persistent runny nose and chronic sinusitis, 400 g of warm boiled water dilute 1 tsp. turmeric. Pour this solution into a kettle, insert the spout of the kettle into one nostril and bow your head so that the solution flows out of the other nostril. After this, change the nostril and repeat the procedure with the liquid flowing in the opposite direction. After completing the procedure, you need to bend over and take several strong exhalations through your nose. Perform three such procedures a day.

Cumin. Cumin water also helps to cope with colds. To prepare it, dilute 1 tsp. cumin in 200 ml of liquid and add a handful of ginger powder to the solution. Take a glass of the product 2-3 times a day until complete recovery.

Licorice. Colds, runny nose, pain and sore throat are perfectly treated by licorice root. Syrup purchased at a pharmacy should be taken 1 tsp. 2 times a day.

53. Lack of breast milk

Fennel. In case of poor breast milk production, young mothers immediately think of fennel. You need to drink a glass of tea prepared from this spice 3-4 times a day, and it is prepared as follows: 2 tsp. fennel seeds, pour 150 ml of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes.

Cumin. The seeds of this spice also promote the flow of breast milk in nursing mothers. Just add 1 tsp. cumin in a glass of milk and send this mixture to the fire. Boil it for 5 minutes, let it cool, and then take 2-3 times a day.

54. Indigestion

This remedy easily eliminates the problem of indigestion. Peel a piece of fresh ginger root and chew it 10 minutes before meals. Repeat the procedure 3 times a day, and soon the existing problem will stop bothering you.

Black ginger. It is the most powerful digestive stimulant. To combat indigestion, take some of this hot spice and simply add it to your food 1-2 times a day. Within a week, all symptoms of this ailment will disappear.

A pinch of cardamom diluted in 1 glass of yogurt will also help cope with the problem of indigestion, eliminate flatulence and relieve heartburn.

55. Periodontal disease

Pink water. This remedy helps cope with inflammation and bleeding of the gums due to periodontal disease. Soak a cotton swab in this medicinal liquid and apply to the inflamed gums 1-2 times a day for 15-20 minutes. You can simply hold rose water in your mouth for 2-3 minutes. If you carry out such procedures several times a day, inflammation will go away from your gums, and your teeth will stop loosening and bleeding.

Another anti-inflammatory spice that helps cope with periodontal disease. If you rinse your mouth 4 times a day with a solution of 200 ml of water and 1 tsp. turmeric, you can be sure that in a week the inflammation will go away, and after 4 weeks the gums will become strong and will not bleed.

56. General weakening of the body

Mung beans. If the body needs recovery after a long illness, diversify your diet with mung beans. These wonderful beans perfectly saturate the body, and also do not cause gas formation in the stomach, which is a disadvantage of other legumes.

Walnut oil. This oil promotes rapid recovery of the body and strengthens the immune system. If you need powerful nourishment and increased body tone, take 1 tbsp. walnut oil per day. The course of treatment will be 1 month.

57. Burn

If the burn is not dangerous enough to call an ambulance, use the following remedy. Mix turmeric with aloe juice to form a paste. Apply this product to the burned surface for 1 hour 3 times a day.

Walnut oil. For burns and non-healing wounds, Indian healers advise lubricating the affected areas of the skin with milk thistle oil or walnut oil. These products should be applied to burn areas 3 times a day.

58. Edema

Ajwan. To cope with swelling you will need a good diuretic. In this regard, attention should be paid to ajwan. After grinding the spice grains into flour, take 1–3 g of this remedy up to 3 times a day until the swelling goes away.

Juniper berries. Simply eat 7-10 berries a day or take juniper-based products to not only eliminate swelling, but also prevent urinary tract infections, fight arthritis and remove toxins from the body.

59. Toxin poisoning

Milk thistle oil. To neutralize the harm that alcohol, spoiled food or toxic substances cause to the body, you need to take 1 tablespoon of milk thistle oil. 3 times a day.

Fennel. This wonderful spice helps to quickly remove toxins from the body, as well as cleanse the blood of toxins and heavy metal salts. Pour 2 tsp. seeds of this spice with a glass of boiling water and let the tea brew for 15 minutes. Drink 3-4 cups of this medicine per day, and the full course of therapy will be 3-7 days.

60. Dandruff

Fenugreek. If dandruff appears in your hair, pay attention to Shambhala, i.e. for fenugreek seeds. 2 tbsp. Soak this spice overnight with a glass of water. In the morning, drain the water, grind the soaked grains into porridge and apply this mask to the scalp. After an hour, the product can be washed off with running water. Carry out this treatment every other day for two weeks. According to traditional healers, this remedy not only eliminates dandruff, but also provides real help in the fight against seborrheic dermatitis.

61. Blood purification

Juniper. Start taking this berry 5 pieces a day, increasing the amount eaten daily by 1 berry. Having reached 15 pieces, begin to reduce the number of berries by 1 piece per day, again reaching 5 berries.

Parsley. Pour 50 g of dry crushed raw materials into 300 ml of boiling water. Once the product has infused (3 hours), you can take it one tablespoon 40 minutes before meals in the morning and evening. The course of treatment will be 14 days.

62. Memory problems

Peanut oil. With mental fatigue, forgetfulness, and problems with concentration, peanut butter will come to the rescue. Adding literally 1 tbsp. Adding this product to your diet every day or every two days can improve memory, increase concentration, as well as improve hearing, increase potency and sexual desire.

63. Vision problems

Mint. To improve vision, use specially prepared drops. To do this, mix mint leaf juice, boiled water and honey in equal proportions. The resulting product must be instilled into each eye, 2 drops once a day. In addition, it is recommended to drink mint tea throughout the day.

Another excellent remedy for improving vision is a tincture based on the root of this plant. Take 500 g of fresh ginger, peel and grind this remedy. Place the crushed raw material in a glass jar, fill it with 1 liter of vodka, close the lid, shake and leave in a dark place for 2 weeks. 3 days before the expiration date, add 100 g of honey to the tincture. The finished product should be filtered and stored in a glass bottle in the refrigerator, taking 1 tbsp. in a day. The course of treatment is 2-3 months.

64. Digestive problems

Black salt. To improve intestinal motility, relieving a person of bloating and stomach cramps, use black salt. The unique composition of black salt contains substances that act as digestive enzymes. By eating food with the addition of such an exotic product, you won’t have to worry about digestive problems.

Black pepper. This is another representative of the amazing medicine cabinet of Ayurveda, which is recognized as the best digestive stimulant. By adding literally 1 g of this spice to your diet, you can save yourself and your loved ones from any digestive problems.

65. High cholesterol

Walnut oil. This unique oil effectively reduces cholesterol levels in the blood, and also cleanses the walls of cholesterol plaques. To do this, try drinking 1 tbsp daily. of this remedy in the morning on an empty stomach.

Sesame oil. Excellent sesame oil can compete with walnut oil. To combat cholesterolemia, you need to consume 35 g of this wonderful remedy every day on an empty stomach. And if you don’t have sesame oil, take note of grape seed oil.

66. Gout

Mustard. To relieve inflammation and relieve pain from gout, use the following remedy. Take mustard and liquid honey in equal proportions, and wrap the resulting slurry in gauze or bandage and apply to the painful area. After securing the product with a bandage, you need to leave it overnight. Treatment should be carried out daily for 14 days.

Bay leaf. Grind 5 bay leaves, pour 100 ml of ammonia over the greens and let the product brew for a week. As soon as the tincture is ready, strain it and rub it into the inflamed joint, after steaming the body. And apply an iodine mesh on top.

67. Diarrhea

Coriander. The best way to normalize stool is a decoction of coriander seeds. For this, 2 tsp. seeds, pour 200 ml of water and boil for 5 minutes, and then let the product brew for half an hour. You need to take this folk medicine half a glass 3 times a day.

Black cumin. Black cumin oil will help eliminate diarrhea. You only need 1 tsp. Pour this mixture over a cup of yogurt and drink immediately. If the stool does not recover within 2-3 hours, the procedure should be repeated.

68. Cuts and wounds

This remedy has anti-inflammatory properties and also perfectly stops bleeding due to the presence of vitamin K. After washing a fresh wound on the skin, simply sprinkle it with turmeric powder.

Celery is fragrant. If your wound begins to turn red and fester, use fragrant celery. Prepare an ointment from 1 tbsp. chopped celery root and 1 tbsp. butter. After mixing the ingredients, apply them to the wound surface 2 times a day.

69. Cancer

Garlic is known to help prevent the appearance of cancerous tumors, and also stops the growth and spread of metastases in existing tumors. To do this, combine 200 ml of freshly squeezed garlic juice with 500 ml of honey and keep this mixture in a water bath for 30 minutes. The finished product should be stored in a glass container in the refrigerator. You need to consume it 1 tsp. up to 4 r/day. The course of treatment is 2-3 months.

Black cumin. To prepare an effective remedy against cancer, take a teaspoon of black cumin oil and dilute it in a glass of freshly squeezed carrot juice. You should take this drink once a day for three months. After taking a month's break, it is worth repeating the therapeutic course.

70. Tooth decay

Sesame. It turns out that this spice is an excellent tonic for bone tissue. That is why add black sesame seeds to your diet, because... it contains the most calcium and strengthens tooth enamel better than others.

Wasabi. Japanese horseradish wasabi is another remedy for strengthening tooth enamel. Just eat dishes with the addition of this spice more often, and your teeth will always be strong and protected from decay.

71. Rheumatism

If you experience joint pain, use the following remedy. 4 tbsp. Add 500 ml of water to the chopped celery mass and cook the mixture until 200 ml of water remains. The finished product should be drunk throughout the day, divided into 2-3 servings. A new remedy should be prepared every day; the full course of treatment should be 3 weeks.

Nutmeg. To combat rheumatism, use another remedy from the Ayurveda medicine cabinet. Combine nutmeg oil with the same amount of vegetable oil, heat the mixture a little, and then apply it to the painful areas of the skin around the sore joint and rub lightly. Carry out the procedures 2 times a day until complete recovery.

72. Sinusitis

Fenugreek. In case of sinus inflammation, use fenugreek seeds. A teaspoon of such seeds should be poured into 250 ml of water and boiled over low heat until half the water has boiled away. You should take this product 100 ml 3-4 times a day.

Cayenne pepper. Dissolve 1 tsp in a cup of hot water. cayenne pepper and take this remedy twice a day. In this case, the maxillary sinuses will quickly become free of exudate.

73. Weak heart

Cinnamon. To strengthen your heart muscle, use everyone's favorite cinnamon. Start adding this seasoning to your dishes, literally ¼ of the powder per day. Within a month of such treatment you will notice positive results of therapy. If you continue treatment further, your heart problems will not return to you.

Rosemary. Pour 5 tbsp. dry rosemary 100 ml of vodka and leave the product in a sealed glass container for a week. The finished tincture should be taken 25 drops 3 times a day half an hour before meals.

74. Weak gums

Sesame. The grains of this plant boast a high calcium content. In addition, they contain substances that strengthen gum tissue, relieving them from bleeding and loosening of teeth. To do this you need to mix 1 tsp. ground sesame seeds, 1 tsp. dry ground ginger and a teaspoon of powdered sugar. The prepared mixture should be taken once a day for a month.

Lemon. To strengthen the gums, take ½ tsp. baking soda and lemon juice, to which then add 10 drops of hydrogen peroxide. You need to wipe your gums with this mixture, while simultaneously doing a light massage.

75. Weak immunity

Chyawanprash. This incredibly popular dietary supplement in India is referred to as a “remedy for 100 diseases.” It is especially useful for people with weakened immune systems, all those who need to restore the body after surgery, vitamin deficiency or a long-term illness. Adults should take ½ tsp. Take this remedy once a day, always with milk.

Walnut. To strengthen the body's defenses, it is necessary to consume walnut infusion. 2 tbsp. pour 500 ml of boiling water over the foliage of this tree, place the mixture in a thermos and leave for 4 hours. The finished infusion is consumed in a quarter glass 1-2 times a day. In addition, you should eat 4-5 walnuts per day.

76. Intestinal spasms

Fennel. In order to get rid of cramping pain in the intestines, relaxing the smooth muscles of the intestinal walls, you will need to pour 2 tsp. fennel seeds with boiling water in the amount of 1 cup. By taking this remedy, you will quickly feel relief. If spasms constantly torment you, drink half a glass of the medicine 2 times a day.

Mint. If there is another effective remedy for intestinal spasms. Take a tablespoon of vegetable oil, immediately followed by a glass of mint infusion (1 teaspoon of crushed mint leaves per glass of boiling water).

77. Joint pain

Chilli. If you are worried about joint pain, take note of this hot pepper. Peel and chop 10 red peppers. Pour this mixture with 2 cups of olive oil and leave for a week in a closed glass container. When the time comes, strain the remedy and you can use it for treatment, rubbing it on sore joints at night and wrapping them in warm clothes.

Mustard. Mustard seeds are also effective in relieving joint pain. To do this, you just need to crush the seeds, add warm water to them to make a thick paste, and then wrap the product in gauze and apply it to the sore joint.

78. Stress

Thyme. To strengthen the nervous system and prevent the negative effects of stress on the body, pour 15 g of dry thyme with a glass of boiling water and let the product steam for 30 minutes. You need to take this medicine 3 times a day, a tablespoon.

Oregano. This is another wonderful herb that helps you endure stressful situations. Just brew 2 tsp. of this herb with a glass of boiling water and let the product infuse for 20 minutes. Drink it 2 times a day, adding honey if desired, and after 3-4 weeks you will feel much calmer.

79. Pharyngitis

If your throat is sore, start gargling with a cardamom-based solution. Dissolve ½ tsp in a glass of warm water. cardamom and ½ tsp. cinnamon. Gargle with this solution 4-5 times a day.

This spice also boasts bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects, which means it also copes well with pharyngitis. Simply mix half a teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of warm water and take the mixture into your mouth, hold it for 1-2 minutes and then spit it out. Repeat the procedures 4 times a day.

80. Nausea and vomiting

If you feel sick, for example, when you get motion sickness, take a pinch of ground cloves and add a spoonful of honey to it. Hold the medicinal mixture in your mouth until completely dissolved.

Black cumin. When you feel very nauseous, 1/2 tsp. Mix black cumin oil with orange juice or add this product to tea. Drink this medicine and the nausea will immediately subside.

81. Furunculosis

Cumin. The spice cumin has long been known for its unique property of cleansing the skin of acne and boils. Moreover, to do this, you just need to grind the cumin into powder using a coffee grinder, and then dilute the finished powder with water until you get a paste. Apply this paste to your face once a day for literally 20–30 minutes, and within 2 weeks your skin will noticeably clear up.

Figs In order for boils to ripen faster and their contents to come to the surface, cotton pads soaked in a mixture of honey and fig juice, taken in equal proportions, should be applied to the affected skin. The procedure should be carried out 2 times a day for 30–40 minutes.

82. Cholera

To fight cholera, try a remedy that has been used in India for a long time. Take 4 g of cloves and boil them in 3 liters of water until half the liquid has evaporated. Take this decoction half a glass 3 times a day before meals.

83. Chronic bronchitis

Mint. For those who are looking for a way to combat this scourge, we can recommend a special peppermint tea. To prepare it, add ¼ tsp to a cup of green tea. chopped ginger and black pepper, as well as 1 tsp. honey You need to drink this tea 2-3 times a day.

84. Cellulite

Green tea. To restore elasticity to your skin, ridding it of the “orange peel”, take note of the following recipe. 500 g of sea salt should be combined with a glass of green tea and ½ glass of milk. Dissolve 10 drops of any essential oil in this mixture, add the prepared solution to a filled bath and carry out water procedures for 30 minutes.

Sage. Take sage, mint, rosemary, lavender and oregano in equal proportions. 3 tbsp. Boil such raw materials in 1 liter of water for 10 minutes and, after letting the product brew for an hour, dilute it with water in the bath. Take water procedures for 20-30 minutes twice a week, and your skin will be smooth and elastic.

85. Stomach ulcer

Walnut. You can combat exacerbation of peptic ulcers with the help of an infusion based on walnuts. Take 20 g of crushed raw materials, pour 100 ml of boiling water over it and leave for 30 minutes, then add a spoonful of honey and take 2 dessert spoons 5-6 times a day. This mixture perfectly heals ulcers.

In India, since time immemorial, exacerbation of gastritis, stomach ulcers and other diseases of the digestive system have been treated with turmeric. You only need to consume 2-3 g of turmeric per day with food for 3 months.

86. Stye on the eye

If you have a stye on your eye, take 1 clove, grind it into powder, and then add 5-7 drops of water to the powder and apply this remedy to the stye.

Tamarind. Prepare flour from tamarind seeds, then dilute the powder with water to form a paste and apply it to the barley on the eye.
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