Wednesday, April 2, 2008

What is Anorexia

What is Anorexia (Loss of Appetite) ?

Anorexia is a condition in which loss of appetite occurs due to a variety of causes like fear, anxiousness and tensions etc,. In Ayurveda this condition is termed as "Agnimandya".

* Equal quantity of black pepper (Maricha) and elachi with sugar will increase the appetite.

* Fenugreek (Jeeraka), Pippali (long pepper) and Rice flakes will increase the appetite 10 - 15 ml decoction of Ajvoin will increases the appetite.

* Half glass of orange juice improves digestion and increases appetite.

* 5ml of Ginger juice with 1teaspoon of Honey taken before food increases' the appetite.

* Taking 2-3 pods of garlic before food improves appetite.

* 2 teaspoon of Limejuice with 1 teaspoon of ginger juice improve appetite.

* One teaspoon mixture of Ajvoin, Maricha (Black Pepper), with Salt in the early hours increases the appetite.

* 2 teaspoons of Ginger juice in half glass of water with a little sugar improves appetite.

* Crush fresh ginger and extract the juice. Add two tablespoon of water and half a teaspoon of honey to one tablespoon of the juice extract. Take this preparation three times a day, half an hour before food.

* Mix fine powder of Long Piper, Chebulic Myrobolon (Terminalia chebula) and sugar candy in equal quantities. Take a pinch of this mixture, half an hour before food, three times a day.

What is Anaemia ?

Anaemia is reduced level of haemoglobin in blood. It may be due to improper intake of food, malnutrition, excessive loss of blood, worm infections. In Ayurveda it is described as "Pandu".

* Leaves of spinach help in the formation of haemoglobin and blood cells and in the prevention of anaemia.

* Almonds are rich in copper, which improves the formation of haemoglobin. Taking 2-3 almonds every day for three months, cures anaemia.

* Taking a cup of curd with jaggery relieves anaemia Honey is remarkable for building haemoglobin in the body.

* 2-3 spoons of honey in a glass of water in the early hours is beneficial.

Home Remedy for Baldness

What is Baldness (Alopecia) ?

Alopecia is abnormal loss of hair of the scalp (head) region. The important reasons for that are dandruff, loss of nourishment of the hair, and exposing the hair to extreme heat and cold. In Ayurveda, this is termed as "Khalithya".

* Rubbing of the scalp with fingers will reduce hair-fall.

* Application of amla oil to the head reduces hair-fall.

* Application of the oils prepared with neeli, bhrungaraja, amla prevents the hair fall.

* Application of alfalfa juice with carrot juice to the hair prevents hair-fall.