Curry leaves : medicinal properties

curry leaves has refreshing aroma and taste. As the name suggest it is and should be used  abundantly  in various curries

medicinal properties :

·       Curry leaves improve digestion

·       Fresh juice useful in bilious vomiting

·       Regular intake reduces the possibility of diabetes having genetic history of the same

·       Improved digestion and assimilation further help for weight management

·       Its is supposed to be beneficial in cataract

·       It is an excellent hair tonic .  Intake and also medicated oil with curry leaves improves hair growth and delays graying of hairs

·       It has antioxidant properties.

Using curry leaves in various forms:

·       Boil curry leaves while making various soups, dal and curries

·       Prepare fresh chutney of curry leaves with coconut, coriander and cumin

·       Eat tender fresh curry leaves in morn

·       Dry them in shadow and use powder

Next time think twice before lifting and keeping aside those curry leaves from the curry .

Listen To Your Eyes

Eyes are the mirror of the soul. Eyes are the mirror of one’s health too. With eyes many diseases can be diagnosed .

In ayurveda while prakriti (body type) of patient is determined eyes play major role in it.

Taking care of your eyes

The eyes are considered to be the most important organ in our body and yet, people neglect to care for them.s

·       Protect your eyes from dust, smoke, strong sunlight and strong wind.

·       Do not stare continuously, specially while looking at long distance

·       Do not wash eyes with hot water or immediately after coming from heat or sunlight

·       Avoid reading, writing in insufficient light

·       Blinking is natural and necessary reaction by eye lids.

·       Appropriate and regular exercise like Tratak improves eyesight and eye strength

·       Rub the palms of both hands for about 30 seconds, close the eyes and gently place the warm palms over the eyes.this is called ‘palming’, a good eye relaxing practice

·       While bathing fill the cup of your palm with clean water blink your eye 10-15times in it . practice it for both eyes

·       Honey, trifala, haridra are some of the ayurvedic herbs that are good for eyes

·       Regular pack of cotton soaked in cow milk or rose water reduces irritation , burning ,fatigue due to strain on eyes

·       Ayurvedic treatment ‘netra basti’ is recommended for various eye disorders

·       Ayurvedic medicated eye drops for allergic irritation , redness proves beneficial

·       These treatments should be done by ayuvedic practitioner . Do not hesistate to consult your doctor even for minor complaints of eyes.

These simple facts add health to your eyesight

It is said that the vision is important not the eyes, but for vision and sight ……….HEALTHY EYES !!!