It is one of commonly occuring flowering plants.
It is known by its other names as Jaswand in Marathi, Gudhal in Hindi, Japa in Sanskrit ,Chiana rose/ chianese hibiscus/ rose mallow in English & Having Hibiscus rosa as its latin name.
Family - Malvaceae
Properties -
Rasa - Kashaya, Madhur
Virya - Sheeta
Vipaka - Katu
Chemical Constituents -
P , Fe, Ca, Vit .B & C
USES -
1. Gulkand of its petals is used as kamottejaka ( Aphrodisiacs )
2. Buds with milk are used in Raktapradara ( Abnormal Uterine Bleeding ).
Note - this post is for educational purposes only.
ref - Ayurvedic textbooks.
As everyone knows stretch marks are the evidences of stretching of skin too quickly.
The stretch marks seen in Pregnancy are known as Stria gravidarum in modern science &
In Ayurveda ," kikkisa".
These Become cause for discomfort in many pregnant women , causing severe & continuous itching.
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As per another point of view , these cause worry to pregnant woman for their appearance .
But with the help of Ayurveda , you can prevent stretch marks upto some extent if you consult at right time or before their appearance.
In Ayurveda , Aacharyas have explained their treatment with the use of following drugs as-
1. chandan & kamalnal
2. yashtimadhu churna with shirish twak , dhayati pushpa & yellow mustard.
3. Neem & tulsi leaves with manjishtha preparation as kalka
( Medicines to be taken under guidance of an Ayurveda expert )
Aacharya charaka has adviced to avoid itching over that area though it feels like that ,.as if you do so it will lead to its bad appearance on your skin.
Aacharya charaka has adviced specific diet in this condition as -
1. Madhur Rasa aahar ( sweet )
2. use salt in less amount
3. use less oily food.
Now a days ,many ayurvedic drugs like Nimba oil, Karanj oil are used for this condition .
Almondette are the edible seeds used in cooking , having flavor like Almond.
it is commonly known as Charoli in Marathi, chironji in Hindi, Almondette /Cuddapah Almond / Charoli nut in English & has Latin name as - Buchanania latifolia
Family - Anacardiacea
Properties -
Rasa - Madhur
Virya - Sheeta
Vipaka - Madhur
Guna - Snigdha, Guru, Sara
Medicinal Properties & USES -
it is Vrushya & Vajikarana ( Aphrodisiac) so can be used in Shukradaurbalya & Klebya.
Note - this post is for educational purposes only.
Ref- Ayurvedic textbooks.
Coriender is commonly used to flavor dishes.
it is known with its other names as Kothimbir in Marathi, Dhaniya in Hindi , Dhanyaka in Sanskrit &
has latin name as - Coriandrum sativum
Family - Umbellifereae
Properties -
Rasa - Kashaya,Tikta,Madhur
Virya - Ushna
Vipaka - Madhur
Guna - Laghu,Snigdha
Chemical Composition - Coriandrol
USES -
1.Due to Kashaya rasa , it works as Shukrashoshan so can be used in Kamonmada ( Erotomania).
2.It is used with Gokshur ( Tribulus terrestris ) & Ghee in Mutraghata ( obstructive Urinary Pathology)
Note - this post is for educational purposes only.
ref - Ayurvedic textbooks.
Radish is one of the edible root vegetables.
It is known with its other names as Mula in Marathi, Muli in Hindi , Mulaka in Sanskrit & has Latin name as Raphanus sativus.
Family - Crucifereae
Properties -
Rasa - Katu ,Tikta
Virya - Ushna
Vipaka - katu
Guna -Tikshna , Laghu
USE -
1.Due to its Lekhana karma ,It is used in Anartava ( Amenorrhoea) for causing rajapravrutti ( causing easy menstrual flow removing obstruction to it).
Note-this post is for educational purposes only.
ref - Ayurvedic textbooks.
Fenugreek seeds are popular ingredients in cooking.
These are known as Methi dana in Marathi & Hindi , Methika in Sanskrit & Trigonella fenugraecum / Trigonella foenum as its Latin name.
Family - Leguminosae
Properties -
Rasa - Katu
Virya - Ushna
Vipaka - Katu
Guna - Laghu , Snigdha
Medicinal Properties -
1. Stanyajanana ( Galactogogue / Stimulates formation of Breast milk)
2. Aartavshudhi ( removal of dushta Aartav/impure blood after delivery)
USES -
After Delivery , It is Used as -
1. As it works as Stanyajanana , it is used in a woman having deficiency of Breast milk .
2. As it does aartavshudhi , it is used in sutika ( woman - after delivery ) for preventing Vataprakopa
Note - this post is for educational purposes only.
Ref - Ayurvedic textbooks.
Cinnamon is the one of the Indian spices.
It is known with its other names as Dalchini in Marathi & Hindi , Tvak in Sanskrit & Cinnamon in English & Cinnamomum Zeylanicum as a latin name.
Family - Lauraceae
Properties -
Rasa - Katu , Madhur
Virya - Ushna
Vipaka - Madhur
Guna - Laghu , Ushna , Tikshna
Chemical Composition -
Eugenol, Cinnamaldehyde
Medicinal Properties -
1. Garbhashaya Sankochak ( Ecbolic / stimulates uterine contractions)
2. Vajikaran ( Aphrodisiac)
3. Mutrajanana ( stimulates / increases formation of urine)
4. Jantughna ( Wormisidal)
USES -
1. As it is Garbhashaya sankochak , it can be used in -
- Aanartava ( Amenorrhoea )
- Alpartava ( Hypomenorrhoea / oligomenorrhoea)
- Kashtartava ( Dysmenorrhoea)
- Removes Garbhashaya Shaithilya
2. Due to madhur rasa , it leads to Shukra vrudhi ( increase in sperm count) .
3. Due to Ushna & Tikshna guna , it stimulates kidneys causing Mutrajanana , so , it can be used in Mutrakriccha ( Difficulty in Mituration).
4.Due to Tikshna guna , it works as Jantughna so can be used in puymeha .
Note - this post is for educational purposes only.
ref - Ayurvedic tectbooks.
Aloe vera is a well known Medicinal plant.
it is popular for its beauty benefits with its names as korphad in Marathi, kumari in Hindi & Sanskrit, Indian Aloe in English & Aloe vera as its latin name.
Family - Liliaceae
PROPERTIES -
its swarasa & Bol has different properties.
Kumari swarasa Properties -
Rasa - Tikta,Madhur
Virya - Sheeta
Vipaka - Madhur
Guna - Guru, Snigdha, Picchil
Prabhav - Bhedan
Bol Properties -
Rasa - Tikta
Virya - Ushna
Vipaka - Katu
Guna - Laghu, Ruksha, Ushna ,Tikshna
Chemical Composition - Aloin
Medicinal Properties & Uses -
1. Aloe vera gel has Snigdha & picchal guna with sheeta virya leading to Shukravrudhi ( Increase in formation of sperms )
2. Due to Tikta rasa , it works as Vrushya (Aphrodisiac).
3. If there is menstrual irregularity due to rasadi dhatu kshya , it can be used to improve menstrual irregularrities by increasing rasadi dhatu's.
4. Kala bol has Ushna guna so it works as Garbhashaya Sankochak (stimulates uterine muscles/walls causing uterine contractions),so during menstrual cycle it helps for easy flow of menstrual blood.
note - so it is CONTRAINDICTED in Pregnant women.
5. It works as Aartavjanana ( Emmenagogue / increases or stimulates menstrual flow) so can be used 1 week before expected date of menses.
6. After Delivery , kala bol & pimpalmul churna is used for Garbhashaya shodhana.
Note - this post is for educational purposes only.
Ref - Ayurvedic textbooks.
Carrots are the root vegetables with high content of vitamin A.
Carrot is known as Gaajar in Marathi & Hindi , Grunjan in Sanskrit & Daucus carota as a latin name.
Family - Umbelliferae
PROPERTIES -
it's root & seed properties differ as -
Root properties -
Rasa - Madhur
Virya - Ushna
Vipaka - Madhur
Guna - Snigdha ,Laghu
Beeja Properties -
Rasa - Tikta
Virya - Ushna
Vipaka - Katu
Guna - Laghu, Tikshna
it is Kaphaghna & Vajikarana (Aphrodisiac)
Medicinal Properties of Carrot -
1. Aartavjanana ( Emmenagogue / stimulates or increases menstrual flow)
2. Garbhashaya sankochaka (Ecbolic / induces contractions)
Note- this post is for educational purposes only.
Ref- Ayurvedic textbooks.
Roses are the " KING OF FLOWERS".
As everyone knows its benefits for beauty , lets learn about it's use in gynaec.
Roses have other names as Gulab in Marathi & Hindi, Taruni in Sanskrit & Rosa centifolia as a latin name.
Family - Rosaceae
Properties -
Rasa - Tikta , Kashaya ,Madhur
Virya - Sheeta
Vipaka - Madhur
Guna - Laghu, Snigdha
Prabhav - Hrudya
Chemical Constituents -
oleum rosi
Medicinal Property & Use -
It works as Vajikarana (Aphrodisiac) so it is used in Klebya.
Note- this post is for educational purposes only.
Ref- Ayurvedic textbooks.
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