Natural Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Goitre

Goitre:

• Goitre is a condition in which there is an enlargement of  thyroid gland

Symptoms :

• Painless swelling at the base of neck

• Excessive cough

• Difficulty  swallowing and breathing

• Pressing feeling inside the throat

• Hoarse voice

Causes:

• Iodine deficiency

• Inflammation of the thyroid gland

Natural home remedy using flaxseeds:

1. Take 2 tbsp crushed flaxseeds

2. Add little water 

3. Mix well and make paste

4. Apply this on the throat

5. Wash off after 20 min

6. Dry with a clean piece of cloth

Natural home remedy using sorrel leaves and olive oil:

1. Crush a handful of sorrel leaves

2. Add 2 tbsp olive oil

3. Mix well

4. Apply this paste on the swelling

5. Wash off after 15 min

Natural home remedy using dandelion leaves and clarified butter:

1. Take a handful of dandelion leaves

2. Crush them to make a paste

3. Add 2 tsp clarified butter and mix well

4. Heat the mixture till it turns lukewarm

5. Apply this paste on affected area

6. Leave it for 15 min

7. Do this for 2 weeks

Tips:

• Consume food rich in iodine like;

   o Pineapple

   o Carrot

   o Garlic

   o Onion

   o Oats

   o Whole rice

   o Lettuce

   o Tomatoes

   o Strawberry

   o Guava

   o Cucumber

These remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist.  Refer to the terms of use.

Earache

Earache:

• Earache arises due to any inflammation or swelling inside the ear

• It is a common condition amongst children

• In severe cases, earache can lead to hearing loss

Symptoms to look for:

• Sharp or dull pain in ear

• Itching sensation

• Ringing or buzzing sound

• Hearing loss

• Swelling 

Causes:

• Injury to the ear canal

• Moisture inside the ear

• Blockage of the Eustachian tube due to:

   o Environmental smoke

   o Allergies

   o Infection

   o Deposition of wax

   o During a flight

   o Constant exposure to loud sounds

Natural home remedy using garlic and mustard oil:

1. Take 2 cloves of garlic

2. Add 2 tsp mustard oil

3. Mix and heat till garlic turns black

4. Allow the oil to cool

5. Put 2-3 drops of the oil inside the affected ear

• Garlic's analgesic properties help relieve the pain

Natural home remedy using basil leaves:

1. Crush few basil leaves

2. Press them on a sieve and extract juice

3. Strain the juice using a fine strainer

4. Pour 2 drops of this juice in the infected ear

Tips:

• Chew gum or yawn to avoid earache on flights. This contracts the muscles and opens up the Eustachian tubes

These remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist.  Refer to the terms of use.

Ear Infection:

Ear Infection:

• One of the most common ear infection is the inflammation of the middle ear

• The middle ear portion is located just behind the ear drum

Symptoms to look for:

• Earache

• Swelling

• Loss of hearing

• Discharge from ear

• Vertigo

• Vomiting

• Nausea

• Ringing sound in ear

Causes:

• Eustachian tube inside the ear drains out the body fluids that are produce in the middle ear. Any  

   blockage in this tube causes the fluids to collect,leading to an infection. 

  The blockage may occur due to:

   o Allergies

   o Cold

   o Sinus

   o Smoke

Natural home remedy using garlic and salt:

1. Add 4 garlic cloves in 1 glass water

2. Heat water for 10 min to soften the cloves

3. Crush the cloves to make 1 tsp garlic paste

4. Add a pinch of salt

5. Mix well

6. Wrap the paste in a thin piece of cloth 

7. Place the cloth on the infected ear

Natural home remedy using basil leaves:

1. Crush a handful of basil leaves

2. Press them on a sieve and extract juice

3. Pour 2 drops of juice in the infected ear

4. Continue for a week

Tips:

• The Eustachian tube might get blocked during air travel or when one is at a high altitude. To unblock  

   the tube: 

   o Chew a gum

   o Yawn

• Get your ears regularly cleaned by a doctor

• Do not clean ears with any sharp objects

• Wear ear plugs while swimming

These remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist.  Refer to the terms of use.

Health Benefits of Papaya

Papaya is a delicious tropical fruit which has a great taste, mouthwatering flavor and great health benefits. Originally from the tropics of America the taste and its numerous health benefits made it popular in all the continents

Papaya enjoys a rich history, and has been used since very long for medicinal uses in day to day life. The Mayans used to worship papaya trees and called it the “Tree of Life”. It is said to be one of the favourite fruits of Christopher Columbus. The story goes that when his crew landed in America after a long sea voyage on meager meal, the native people welcomed them with extravagant feast, which caused digestive problems. The natives took the voyagers to the forest and offered them papaya and they got cured. The leaves, seeds and the milk of the papaya tree are used to cure intestinal problems and kill intestinal worms and parasites. Women from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh use them to prevent pregnancy and for abortion. Above all, papaya is a very delicious food that has been enjoyed lavishly by people as a part of cuisines and salads. 

Nutritional Values of Papaya:

Papaya comes loaded with nutrients. Every part of a papaya tree, from the fruit to the leaves contains some medicinal properties. The nutritional values of papaya per 100 grams are:

 Energy- 163 kJ
 Calories- 39 kcal
 Sugars- 5.90 gram
 Carbohydrates- 9.81 gram
 Dietary fiber- 1.8 gram
 Fat- 0.14 gram
 Protein- 0.61 gram
 Vitamin A- 328 micrograms (41%)
 Vitamin B1- 0.04 milligram (3%)
 Vitamin B2- 0.05 milligram (4%)
 Vitamin B3- 0.338 milligram (2%)
 Vitamin B6- 0.1 milligram (8%)
 Vitamin B9- 38 milligram (10%)
 Vitamin C- 61.8 milligram (74%)
 Calcium- 24 milligram (2%)
 Iron- 0.10 milligram (1%)
 Magnesium- 10 milligram (3%)
 Phosphorus- 5 milligram (1%)
 Potassium- 257 milligram (5%)
 Sodium- 3 milligram (0%)

Health Benefits of Papaya: 

1. Skin & Papaya- It is great for the skin and can be used as a face pack to get its benefits. It helps to get rid of acne and skin infections as it helps to open clogged pores. The fermented flesh of papaya also called as papain helps to dissolve the dead cells, giving fresh and glowing skin as a result. It is good to cure the skin infections and woundsthat don’t heal quickly.

2. Cholesterol & Papaya- As it is a fruit that is rich in fiber it lowers blood cholesterol levels. It contains enzymes that help prevent oxidization of cholesterol, which in return helps to prevent heart-attacks. 

3. Anti-ageing & Papaya- The antioxidants in papaya help in controlling premature ageing. This quality of the papaya helps you to get a younger look.

4. Intestinal Worms & Papaya- The seeds of papaya too possess medicinal properties. They are very good in treating intestinal worms in the body.

5. Constipation & Papaya- Papaya helps in preventing constipation and aids in digestion. The enzyme papain is a digestive enzyme that helps in natural digestion.

6. Colon & Papaya- Its juice helps in curing infections of the colon by clearing the pus and mucus from it. You need to take it regularly to heal quickly.

7. Weight Loss & Papaya- It is low in calories and high in nutritional values. Hence, it is a good food for those who want to lose some weight.
8. Morning Sickness & Papaya- In pregnant ladies, regular consumption of a small slice of papaya helps to cure nausea and morning sickness.

9. Osteoporosis & Papaya- It contains anti-inflammatory enzymes that help in relieving pain for those who are suffering from arthritis, edema and osteoporosis, and it also possesses anti-cancerous properties that can help prevent cancer.

10. Immunity & Papaya- It is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C that help in boosting the body’s immunity and hence is very good for those who are suffering from fever, cold or flu.

11. Shampoos & Papaya- Shampoos containing papaya are very good to control dandruff.

12. Menstrual Irregularities & Papaya- It helps in controlling the menstrual irregularities in women. Papaya helps to ease menstrual cramps and helps in promoting regular flow of menstruation.

13. Liver cancer & Papaya juice- As it has anti-proliferative effect on liver cancer cells it stops or slows down the growth of the cancer cells of liver and helps in its cure. 

14. Contraception & Papaya- Research with adult male langur monkeys has shown that it has contraceptive capability and maybe it has similar effect in adult males too. 

15. Kidney disorder & Papaya- In poison related kidney disorder it was found that the aqueous seed extract of the unripe mature fruits of papaya induces antioxidant and oxidative free radical scavenging and help kidney to recover. 

16. Dengue Treatment and Papaya - Researchers have found that the juice obtained from the papaya leaves helps in the dengue fever treatment. The extract obtained from the papaya leaf increases the platelet count also known as thrombocytes in patients with dengue fever.

Turkey Berry Health Benefits (Sundaikkai- Tamil)

Not many people like the lonely turkey berry plant (known as Solanum torvuml and in Tamil Sundakkai)  which is grown in our garden because we are not aware of its medicinal value which cures many diseases. You all will be amazed to know the uses of this small plant that we commonly find in our house garden if you come to know about its characteristics.

Turkey Berry belongs to the plant species and its flowers are white in colour and are found in clusters. The Turkey Berry fruit is green in colour and it appears like a very small brinjal. Turkey Berry plant grows in our house garden and also in hilly areas. The Turkey Berry that grows in hilly areas has a more bitter taste than that of the berries that are grown in our house garden.

COMPOSITION OF TURKEY BERRY:

Turkey berry is composed of the following essential nutrients and minerals which are very helpful in preventing and curing the diseases.

• Vitamin A
• Iron (24.5 mg)
• Calcium (0.28 mg)
• Fat (1.7 mg)
• Fiber (56.9 mg)

USES OF TURKEY BERRY:    

We can use consume the fresh Turkey Berries plucked from the plant and also we can consume it in the dried form. It is better to have the fresh Turkey Berry than the dried one. It has the potential to kill the germs and also acts as a medicine for cold, and also helps in problems related to the chest and stomach. And people who have diarrhea, stomach ache, piles, tuberculosis should use Turkey berry as a part of their food. And taking Turkey Berry regularly will help in strengthening the nerves.

ADVANTAGES OF TURKEY BERRY

 TO KILL GERMS:

We used to eat lot of sweets because they taste good and as a result they produce a lot of germs in our body. Once the bacteria and other germs formed in our body, it creates a lot of problems to us. These problems are prevented by eating Turkey Berry in the form of gravy. (In Tamil it is called as Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu).

TO CONTROL DIABETES:

If we eat the Turkey Berries for 4 days in a week in any form (dried or gravy), diabetes will come in to control.Frying the dried fruit using oil and then adding them to kuzhambu and eating them will help us avoid digestion problems

TO STRENGTHEN THE BONES:

Consuming the Turkey Berries on the daily basis will strengthen the bones and nerves and also helps in the physical development of our body.

TO PREVENT GAS TROUBLE:

Gas problems are totally controlled if we take the Turkey Berries which is deep fried in the oil.

TO CURE PARALYSIS:

If the people who are affected with paralysis problem consume Turkey Berries, the disease will be cured.

TO PREVENT TEETH RELATED DISEASES:

All the teeth related problems are cured if we take the powdered Turkey Berry added with salt.

Because of all these medicinal values we should not neglect this plant. We should start growing them in our garden and eat them regularly to stay healthy in our life.

Natural Home Remedy for Bronchitis

Bronchitis:

• Bronchitis is a condition which refers to the inflammation of the bronchi

• Bronchi are the passage through which the air we breathe reaches the lungs

Symptoms to look for:

• Difficulty in breathing

• Constant cough

• Pain in the chest

• Abdominal pain

• Nasal congestion due to excess phlegm

• Hoarse voice

Causes:

• Acute bronchitis is caused by the common cold virus and is accompanied with high fever

• Chronic bronchitis is caused due to airborne allergens like cigarette smoke and environment pollution.

   It is accompanied with chronic cough

Natural home remedy using milk and turmeric powder: 

1. Take 1 glass of warm milk

2. Add ½ tsp of turmeric powder

3. Mix well

4. Drink 2 times everyday

Natural home remedy using liquorice root powder: 

1. Take a cup of water

2. Grind liquorice root in a powder

3. Add ½ tsp of this powder to the water

4. Heat it for 15 min

5. Filter it

6. Drink 2 times everyday for 1 week

These remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist.  Refer to the terms of use.

Natural Home Remedy for Intestinal Worms

Home Remedies for Intestinal Worms

• Intestinal worms are common in the rainy season

• The condition usually affects people in the tropical and sub-tropical regions

Symptoms to look for:

• Loose motions

• Bad breath

• Dark circles

• Constant hunger pangs

• Anaemia

• Headaches

Causes: 

• Worms breed in unhygienic conditions

• Worm eggs travel inside the intestine via contaminated food or water

• Worms like hookworms may enter the body if one walks barefoot on soil

• The eggs of these worms hatch and multiply in the intestine

Natural home remedy using jaggery and carom seeds:

1. Take 10 g jaggery

2. Eat on empty stomach in the morning

3. Wait for 15 min

4. Then eat ½ tsp of crushed carom seeds

5. Follow with 1 glass of water

Natural home remedy using coconut and castor oil:

1. Take 1 tbsp crushed coconut 

2. Eat along with the breakfast

3. After 3 hr

4. Take 1 glass warm water

5. Add 3 tbsp castor oil

6. Drink the mixture

Natural home remedy using papaya and honey:

1. Peel and de-seed 1 unripe papaya

2. Crush the papaya to make a paste

3. Press the paste on a sieve and extract papaya juice

4. Add 2 tsp honey

5. Add 5-6 tbsp hot water

6. Mix well

7. Drink once every day

• This remedy is recommended only for adults

These remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist.  Refer to the terms of use.