In our daily life there are many health problems(Acidity, Acne, Anger, Allergy, Arthritis, Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Eyesight Strain, Insomnia, Obesity, Sore Throat) which are seasonal and can be cured with simple home remedies if symptoms are not very severe. These home remedies are based on Ayurveda, are natural and found in every kitchen. There is no side effect of these remedies if they ware taken in proper manner and dosages.
Natural home remedies methods from worldwide which will help us to treat several diseases and keep our family healthy. Below are given some 100% natural and safe home remedies to cure our daily health problems.
Acidity Home Remedy
Here more given about acidity problems. In acidity you will feel burning sensation in chest, pain in stomach, irritation and some time omitting also. Acidity can be treated with simple home remedies given below are you can try effective ayurvedic medicines to treat acidity problems.
Use this remedy when indigestion or burning is felt two hours after eating. Blend all ingredients together and drink in the morning on an empty stomach
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 20 black raisins (soaked over night then drain all water)
- 1/2 teaspoon ghee
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon raw sugar cane juice (if desired)
- 1/2 cup water
Use this remedy when burning is felt two hours after eating. Mix all ingredients together and wash down with warm water in morning on an empty stomach.
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
Acne Home Remedy
Acne is very common problem and can occur to anyone even in babies( babies acne). Generally it occurs on the face but it can occurs any where on the body. There are many factors which can cause acne and that can aggravated into pimples.
- 2 teaspoons marigold flower juice
- 2 teaspoons fuller’s earth
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon calamus root powder(Sweet Flag or Bach or Sweet Root)
- 1/2 teaspoon sandalwood powder
Add enough rose water to make a paste. Apply a thin layer of paste over face. Wash off with water when it is dry. Apply at least 3 times a week.
In Ayurveda there are many medicines and procedures to treat acne. Here are brief details of some good ayurvedic medicine to treat acne.
Anger (Impulsive Behavior)
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed powder
- 20 rose petals
- 1 teaspoon raw cane sugar
- 1 cup water
Recommendation: Shirodhara regularly Boil everything together for 5 minutes, remove from heat and keep covered for 20 minutes. Filter and drink the following mixture.
Allergy(Pollen) Home Remedy:
- 5-7 basil leaves – juiced
- 2 pinch black pepper or 3 crushed peppercorns
Mix together, chew well and wash down with warm water in the morning on an empty stomach.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a joint disorder which can cause inflammation in joints. This disorder develops with age and it can be genetically inherited. Arthritis joint pain is often a constant and may be localized to the joint affected.
- Take 2 to 6 castor oil gels at bedtime with warm water.
- Take 1 to 3 teaspoons castor oil with ginger powder.
Apart from this here is process to make oil used to massage joints at home to get relief for joint pain as told by Yog Guru Baba Ramdev.
To Reduce Cholesterol
- 3/4 tablespoons cinnamon powder
- 1/2 cup honey
Mix the following ingredients together and take 1 teaspoon twice daily
Cold Home Remedy
The symptom for common cold is running and stuffy nose, headache, sore throat, coughing and mild fever. In such infections large amount of cough or phlegm is produced with sputum. Sputum consists of pus, microorganism, germs and mucus.
- Chew on fresh turmeric root.
- Cut 3-4 slices of fresh ginger root and add to a pan of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for at least five minutes. Strain and drink.
- Avoid fans and air conditioning.
- Make a steam inhalation mixing 1 drop of eucalyptus oil to a large bowl of steaming water
You can also try these OTC ayurvedic medicines to treat cold which are natural and safe.
Wet Cough
- 1 teaspoon basil juice (approx. 7-9 leaves)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or 3 peppercorns)
- 1/2 -1 teaspoon honey
Extract juice from fresh ginger root and from basil leaves and mix with crushed black pepper and honey. Drink 2-3 times daily.
Dry Cough
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 3 cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ghee
- 1 teaspoon honey
Crush cardamom and mix all ingredients together. Eat 2-3 times daily.
- 1/2 teaspoon dry ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon jaggery (gur in Indian shops)
- 1/2 teaspoon ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Make into a paste and eat 2-3 times daily. Use ghee rather than oil to increase Agni (digestive fire) and turmeric to liquefy mucus.
Some time cough becomes chronic and known as chronic bronchitis or black cough(kali khasi in India). Treatment of this type of cough is difficult and vary person to person. In Ayurveda there are many treatment for Chronic bronchitis at Home.
Diarrhea Home Remedy
In most cases diarrhea goes it self or by changing diet. If it is due to any viral, bacteria or parasite infection then some medicinal treatment is required. If diarrhea last for more than 3 days and it stool contains some mucus or blood or smells bad then these are symptoms of some infection. Below is one simple remedy you can try.
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Soak in a little water overnight. Make into a paste and eat. Enjoy 2-3 times daily. Drink small amounts of ginger water throughout the day.
You can also try some Ayurvedic medicines for diarrhea which are good to treat various stomach infections causing diarrhea.
Indigestion Home Remedy
Indigestion or dyspepsia is feeling of heaviness, pain and discomfort in stomach after taking meals. There are many natural indigestion remedies to curing indigestion. One is given below.
- Eat at regular times
- Avoid over-eating
- Eat only when hungry
- Take a short walk after your evening meal to stimulate digestion
- Drink half a glass of ginger water before the meals
Apart from this you can try Another Hot water Remedy for Indigestion
Eyesight Strain
- 3 almonds
- 6 cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ghee
Crush the above ingredients and make into a paste. Eat in the morning on an empty stomach. Crush the ingredients and make into a paste. Eat in the morning on an empty stomach.
OR
- 1 triphala tablet
- 3/4 teaspoon of ghee
Make mixture of the above and at bedtime eat 1/2 teaspoon and also apply 1/4 teaspoon to your feet.
Insomnia Natural Home Remedy
Insomnia is a condition in which patients suffers from lack of sleep, there may be several reasons for insomnia like ill health, stress, psychological, social, anxiety.
Recommendation: Shirodhara regularly Make a paste of the following and massage gently on forehead, temples and around eyes.
- 1 pinch ghee
- 1 pinch nutmeg
OR
Massage sesame oil, almond oil or coconut oil on the temples and across forehead and eyes at bedtime.
Apart from this one can try Ayurvedic herbal medicines which are very effective in the treatment of chronic insomnia.
Obesity Home Remedies
Obesity can be defined as condition of being overweight in which excessive fat gets accumulated on adipose tissues. Obesity can be treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines very effectively without any side effects. Obesity is increasing at alarming rate among people.
Recommendation: See Vaidya for Panchakarma Session referral.
- Drink 1 glass water with 1 teaspoon honey daily.
- Drink 1 teaspoon ginger in 4 cups water.
- Take 1 teaspoon castor oil (or 2-8 castor oil gels) with 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds with warm water at bedtime, daily.
- Eat mung soup regularly
You can also try safe ayurvedic medicines to treat and control obesity.
Sore Throat
Sore throat or throat infection is very common during winters. Throat infection causes pain in throat, difficult and painful swallowing. The various reasons for sore throat are cold, cough, weather change, viral infections and pollution. This condition is generally caused due to virus and in such cases antibiotics must be avoided.
Here are few tips that helps to give relief in sore throat.
- Chew small piece of liquorice root
- Put roasted cloves (2-3) in the mouth
- Drink herbal tea prepared from holy basil, black pepper and honey
- Drink adequate amount of water
- For drinking purpose, use only lukewarm water
- Avoid smoking
- Gargle with saline water
- Avoid cold food items
Recipe of Gargling solution
Frequent gargling gives relief in throat pain. For preparing gargling solution take a cup of lukewarm water and add salt and pinch of turmeric. Use this solution to gargle after every two to three hours. This gives relief in throat infection and also helps in faster recovery.