Home Remedies

The simple Ayurvedic home remedies are almost completely herbal in nature and very effective, safe and affordable for everyone. The approach to treatment in this system of medicine has many advantages over conventional treatment. The benefits of Ayurvedic home remedies are –

1. Ayurvedic remedies are preventive as well as protective and curative in nature. As only herbal remedies are used, it does not pose any concerns of being toxic, but one should know about the precautions of their usage.

2. Ayurvedic home remedies stress on the principle that the ingredients needed for curing our diseases should be available nearest to us. Since herbs, plants, vegetables, fruits and flowers that are used in the treatment are available as naturally occurring vegetation, it is best from the point of view of self-sustenance. The great Ayurvedic treatise Charak Samhita emphasises this.

3. Ayurvedic herbal medicines do not show any side effects in the patient. Your physical and mental health is ensured without any fears of other ailments cropping up. It is understandable that one should look for the most natural way of treating the disease first rather than depend on a medicine which aims only at temporary relief from suppression of symptoms.

4. Ayurvedic way of cure is very often the last resort of people. When everything fails Ayurveda begins. When treatment of an ailment is prolonged, ayurvedic approach is the right one because the aim is to remove the disease from its root. Many chronic and stubborn diseases can be cured in this way. You might be able to do this with home remedies or get the help of an Ayurvedic practitioner.

If you resort to the Ayurvedic home remedies and the ayurvedic way of life, it will not only cure you from common and serious ailments but also lead to great health benefits in the long run.
Few Common Remedies from your Kitchen shelf

Ayurvedic Home Remedies For Injury

Turmeric and Bromelain
Combined, these two can help speed up recovery. The combination of Bromelain and Turmeric is known for it’s natural blood thinning and pain relieving properties and is often used for menstrual problems and as well as has anti-inflammatory benefits for painful joints. Though the use of Bromelain may not be traditional Ayurvedic treatment, Turmeric is used in many cultures as an anti-inflammatory agent, taken internally and often applied externally to reduce swelling.

Ayurvedic Home Remedies For Dry Cough

Effective Ayurvedic home remedies:

  • Before bedtime, take warm milk with turmeric and honey. This works as a natural antibiotic.
  • Consume turmeric powder mixed with honey three times a day.
  • Licorice (Mulethi) lozenges to reduce inflammation.
  • Use the decoction of Sauf (Ani seeds) as the base water to make coffee or tea.
  • Sooth your infected throat pipe with natural cough syrup made by mixing ginger and honey. Boil a piece of ginger (peeled) in water. Filter and mix 1 tsp of honey and consume. You can even chew small pieces of ginger sprinkled with water for its anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon powder in warm water or tea for relief from throat irritability.
  • Drink tea made of Tulsi (Basil leaves), ginger and honey.
  • You can chew Tulsi leaves throughout the day for faster recovery.

Don’t forget to make some important lifestyle changes like:

  • Avoid interaction with allergens (pollution, dust, pollen etc.)
  • Abstain from junk, dry or spicy food.
  • A nourishing diet should be taken in small quantities (preferably as soups) until the digestive Agni becomes strong.
  • Have plenty of rest.
  • Consume clean, room temperature/warm water
  • Do Pranayama for building lung’s health.
  • Avoid irritants like smoke from mosquito coils, incense etc
  • Follow strict food and sleep schedule. Have dinner before sunset.
  • Install humidifier in the bedroom.
  • Consume food rich in Vitamin C to strengthen the immune system.

Ayurvedic Solutions For Acid Reflux

  • For quick relief from acid reflux, drink 200-500ml of fresh tender coconut water twice every day. Aloe Vera juice, particularly the fresh gel taken straight from the leaf, helps in balancing pitta.
  • Baked fennel seeds do an excellent job of soothing the stomach. Eat 1/4 teaspoon thrice daily, in between your meals.
  • Fresh pomegranate juice helps balance pitta and is good for GERD sufferers.
  • Brew a tea using coriander, dried ginger and snakeguard leaf. Take 14 to 28 ml twice every day.
  • Drink peppermint tea or take a peppermint oil capsule after meal to prevent gas and bloating.
  • According to Ayurveda, adding sweet, bitter and astringent foods to your diet helps bring relief from acid reflux. Add watermelon, split moong dal, green leafy vegetables, banana and cucumbers to your diet.