“Shringatak” or “Singhara”

This is an Indian fruit which is grown in water. Also called as water chestnut or “Bull Nut” because of its shape. Ayurveda calls it “Shringatak” and in India it is normally called as “Singhara”.

Its nature per Ayurveda:

Ayurveda calls this fruit as “Vrishya”, “Guru”, “ Ruksh” , “Madhu” , “Balya” which means it increases sperm and nourishes other components (Dhatu) of the body  , heavy to digest , increases dryness in the body ,sweet to eat  and gives strength to body. It is also mentioned as “Pragyasthapak” and “Mutral” which means it nourishes brain and increases the amount of urine.

It is cold for the body and fight “Pitta” imbalance which is increased acidity in your body. Its purifies the blood.

Who could benefit from it?

1)   All healthy people.

2)   One who feels too much thirsty even after drinking enough water.

3)   One who is suffering from hyperacidity.

4)   One who is suffering from IBS , malabsorbption , diarrhoea , ulcerative colitis, loose motion etc.

5)   One who bleeds from nose, mouth, sexual organs or bleeds during stool discharge.

6)   Very effective for women who bleed abnormally during cycles or premature bleeding pregnancy.

7)   Males who suffer premature ejaculation.

8)   Who are exposed to heat for long duration like in sun or in front of traditional bakery ovens.

9)   Males who are suffering from erectile dysfunction.

How to use it?

It is mainly available in two forms in market. One is raw and other is flour. It is dried and powdered for other seasons as it is available in winters only. Raw chestnuts can be eaten directly after peeling off the skin. One can also boil the raw nuts in water and eat which really do not have any taste .However porridge can be prepared with the flour in clarified butter. Fry the flour in clarified butter (Ghee) till it turns light brown in color with a cooked aroma. Pour boiling water per the amount of flour and add sugar to taste.

Balarishta or Balarishtam

Balarishta is an ayurvedic syrup whose main ingredient is a potent ayurvedic herb called “Bala”. Other ingredients are “Ashwagandha”, “Gokhru”, “Cloves” and old “Jaggery”. These ayurvedic herbs gives strength to the muscles, bones and nerves.

Ayurveda has a category of syrup called “Aasav” and “Arista”. They are prepared after an ayurvedic process of fermentation in earthen pots away from light. This is the reason they also have self generated alcohol.

Its overall effect is cold to the body but unlike other cold herbs, it has a remedial effect on “Vatta” or gas trouble as well. Person who is losing weight because of “Vatta” imbalance or gas trouble should definitely take it. It also keeps a balance of “Vatta”, “Pitta” and “Kaffa”. Rishi “Charak” have mentioned it as “Balya” , “Pustivardhana” and “ Agnivardhana” which means it gives strength to the body and simultaneously it improves your digestive fire. It is also useful in arthritis, spondylosis and nervous issues.

What is right time and dose to take “Balarishtam”?

12 to 24 ml with equal amount of water after morning and evening meals. Can be taken three times as well.

Who can take it?

All ages.Children should only consume 5 to 10 ml. Good for elderly people irrespective of low or high B.P.

It is available in market in so many brands.

Note:

Digestive system fire is something which everyone should preserve throughout their lives. Once it gets cooled, the energy within the body starts decreasing and aging shows early.

How to protect digestive system fire?

1.     Do not force yourself to eat when not hungry.

2.     Do not drink water or eat fruits when hungry.

3.     Do not suppress your hunger.

4.     Do not drink too much water or do not drink water when not thirsty.

5.     Do not drink water immediately after meals.

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Black Lentil Pudding or “Urad ki Kheer”

An awesome tonic for good quality sperm in men. Since it improves the quality of sexual hormones in men, it has effect on the child born as well. If you want to have a child with good qualities, then black lentil pudding is a must. It is heavy to digest, sweet in taste and “Snigdh” means hot for the human body. It strengthens the body quickly and also works on “Vaat” means gas imbalance in your body. It is called “Mamsa” in ayurveda which means vegetarian flesh.

Ayurveda says men should consume “Urad” or black lentils with “Ghee” or clarified butter and milk. Here is the reason; black lentils are hot for human body whereas the sperm in men can’t survive much heat. Milk as well as “Ghee” or clarified butter is cold for body which nullifies the black lentil’s heat.

Then, how women should eat black lentils?

Women should eat it with oil. Since most of the oils are hot in nature and eggs in women are meant to live in hot, hence any recipe of black lentils made with oil are good for women. To add, it also has medicinal effect on women sexual disorders. So women out there, go for “Mendu Vada”, looks like recipe was invented for you. Start it once your monthly cycle is over.

Note: - Things which ayurveda considers hot or “Snigdh” for the body has a remedial effect on the gas trouble. It increases “Pitta”, “Kaffa” and “Rakt” or blood.

How to prepare Black Lentil Pudding?

Fry black lentils in “Ghee” or clarified butter for while and then put it in boiling milk. Boil till it appears to be cooked completely. Add powdered “Mishry” or powdered sugar candy for taste. Sugar can also be added but “Mishry” is recommended.

It is also used for weight gain among people who work out. Sports person or those who do physical work must consume it.

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Oil Massage a great tonic for body

Oil massage is a great tonic to your body especially in the winters. Ayurveda calls it “Abhyang” or full body massage. In ayurveda, it is considered as important as medicine. Your tiredness flies away and your brain feels stimulated.  During winter season, dryness increases in your body both from outside and inside. This dryness is also a great cause of gas formation in your stomach and intestine. Hard to believe for some, but body oil massage reduces gas formation to a great extent. “Vaat” or gas in your body is the primary cause of joint pain and pain in bones. Paralysis is result of increased “vaat” or gas in your body. So you get relief from these pains and diseases as well. Applying oil on your body also nourishes your muscles and other organs. It improves blood circulation in entire body. For elderly, full body oil massage is more important than medicine. It delays the signs of aging and strengthens the body. Oil massage is also a good way of avoiding bacterial infection.

Right time for full body massage is an hour before bath. Since it speeds up the blood circulation, we need to give some time to calm it down before bath.

“Padabhyang” is foot massage. It is also called “drustiprasade” i.e. good for eyes. It is said in ayurveda that if one wants to keep healthy throughout the year, foot massage is the key. Particularly for those who feel tired as they wake up in the morning. Once you start doing it you will feel the difference within a week. Good sleep and you will wake up fresh.

Which oil to use?

There are so many choices in the market but the best oil which ayurveda prescribes is sesame oil or “Til Tel”. You should keep away of the oils with artificial fragrance. The word “Tel” has come out of “Til” indicating the importance of sesame oil. Other options are mustard oil , coconut oil or herbal oils. Herbal oils are not something extracted from herbs but base oil is selected in which herbal properties are added by ayurvedic methods.

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Tonic Ayurveda Prescribes

There is a widespread thought that if you want to build muscles you need to take protein supplement. Very few know that we have so many tonics in ayurveda which strengthens not just your muscles but your bones and nerves, all at a time. Ayurveda says our body consists of 7 kinds of component. They are RAS,RAKT ,MAAMS,MED,ASTHI,MAZZA and SHUKRA.

Whatever food you eat, gets divided into two parts after digestion. First is SAAR, which means the extract  or the essence of the food which is absorbed by the body. Second is KITTA, which means anything other than SAAR or waste like sweat, urine, stool etc. When this SAAR is digested the first component forms is RAS.

RAS : It is responsible to nourish other 6 components of the body. It appears like water and responsible for menstrual period in ladies, controls the body hormones. It relates to KAFA. Further digestion of RAS forms RAKT.

RAKT : This is blood and responsible for increment and destruction of other components. It relates to PITTA. Further digestion of RAKT forms MAMSA.

MAMSA : This forms our muscles. Its 41% of the body’s weight. It gives strength and stability to the body. Further digestion of MAMSA forms MEDA.

MEDA : This is fat. It is responsible for lubrication of the brain and body which is very essential. Further digestion of MEDA forms ASTHI.

ASTHI :  This is bone and forms the structure of the body. Because of ASTHI ,our internal organs which are delicate ,get protection.

MAZZA : Then comes MAZZA which forms the internal space of the bones. It carries nervous system and gives strength to the bones . It also nourishes SHUKRA dhatu. It is related to your eyes and brain as well.

SHUKRA : Last thing in the list is SHUKRA. SHUKRA is your semen or sperm or your sexual hormone. It provides strength and energy to the body and endows you with good emotions like power, excitement, joy etc. It is responsible for reproduction.

Ayurveda do not focus on one component nourishment whereas entire body strength. All the 7 components mentioned above. Terms mentioned above like Vaata,Pitta and Kafa will be discussed in detail later. They actually are the pillars for ayurveda. You might have heard so many cases where  big muscle builders got bone problems which ruined their lives.

So the ayurvedic tonic one can take which nourishes all the 7 components of the body can be made with three simple ingredients in equal quantity. 1. Amla Powder 2. Giloy Powder 3. Gokhru

AMLA or Gooseberry is cold for the body and keeps away aging. GILOY is hot for your body and boosts immunity. GOKHRU is cold to the body and keep the urinary system related diseases at bay.

 Take a spoon full of it after breakfast and dinner and enjoy a life full of health,vitality and strength.

Keep in mind that the herbs which are said to be hot for the body in ayurveda, increases the blood circulation and might not wok good for the high BP patients but this tonic is balanced with two cold herbs as well. 

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