Joanna James
Ayurveda which has survived the test of time is being extolled across the globe for its many therapeutic and healing powers. If interested here are a few truths about these herbs and treatments.
Ayurveda does not give you an instant 'fix' or fast cure; instead of over time, the remedy will cure the disease at hand. This is a permanent cure as Ayurveda targets and removes the harmful metabolic toxins from your body. This, in turn, adds a boost to your immune system. The cleansing property of Ayurveda herbs also acts as blood cleansers thus purifying your blood stream. Some of the recommended blood purifying and anti-toxin herbs are sandalwood, ginseng, aloe vera, burdock, red clover, black pepper, bayberry, cinnamon, safflower and myrrh.
Ayurveda herbs apart for the healing process serve as natural tonics to boost your body's nutrition levels. This in turn, helps with rejuvenating the tissues and cells in your body. There is a wide variety of herbs that serve this purpose. To mention a few there's katuka, golden seal, guduchi, bala and barberry. Countries like Sri Lanka possess a rich Ayurveda history with the north western coast being famous for Marawila hotels that boast centuries old Ayurveda treatments. You can visit Amagi Beach Marawila or any other Ayurveda hotel and learn about the 5000 year old therapies used in Ayurveda. Learn about the three elements and how they work in conjunction with the correct herbs to cure, rejuvenate and energise.
Vulnerary herbs help heal cuts and wounds. These include abscesses, cuts, wounds and burns. These are herbs we all know due to their age old use in curing or soothing nicks and cuts. The ones to stock up on are aloe vera, liquorice, marshmallow, honey and turmeric.
These are anti-inflammatory herbs that are often prescribed by holistic healers. They help by reducing the heat produced by the body which invariably leads to complications and infections. Anti-pyretic herbs include sandalwood, black pepper, brihati and safflower.
Herbs such as cayenne, camphor, guggul, gotu kola and myrrh are energy increasing herbs. These offer what synthetic energy drinks offer in a wholesome and nutritious context. The herbs are stimulants that increase your body's energy levels.
There are many herbs in Ayurveda that generate antiseptic properties. These serve a wide range of healing and are often safer and milder to use than synthetic antiseptics. Herbs that have antiseptic properties are gokshura, turmeric, aloe vera and sandalwood.
Dining in countries like Sri Lanka you are sure to encounter steaming platters of rice emanating a fragrant smell. This fragrant aroma is attributed to the Ayurveda herbs or spices that go into the preparation of the food. They increase appetite by aiding digestion and adding flavour to the meal. These include cloves, cardamoms, coriander, turmeric and peppermint.
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