New Delhi, December 13 (IANS). In Ayurveda, myrobalan or haritaki is considered a medicine like ‘nectar’. It is said to be a companion of health and an enemy of all the three doshas (Vata-Pitta-Kapha) which removes many physical problems.
Detailed information about the medicinal properties of myrobalan is available in Charak Samhita of Ayurveda. Ayurveda states that it is a Tridosha destroyer, i.e. it balances all three doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The five tastes of astringent, acid, sweet, pungent and bitter are present in myrobalan, which makes it special.
Its chemicals, tannins, flavonoids and antioxidants protect the body from diseases and repair it from within. It is an adaptogenic herb, which works as per the need of the body.
Home uses of myrobalan are extremely effective. Ayurvedacharya also recommends the use of myrobalan in serious health conditions like constipation and weak liver as well as bloody piles and also explains how to consume it. Constipation is said to be the root of hundred diseases. To overcome this, take half a teaspoon of myrobalan powder with lukewarm water before sleeping at night. It is a natural laxative and increases intestinal motility. It is also effective in the problem of indigestion and acidity. For this, mix 1 pinch of myrobalan powder with sugar candy in water. Pitta dosha calms down and sour belching stops.
Taking half a teaspoon of myrobalan powder mixed with ghee reduces the swelling of the anus, which provides relief from bloody piles. To strengthen the liver, take 1 teaspoon myrobalan powder with honey in the morning. Toxins are released and appetite increases. Myrobalan is also effective in treating cold and cough. Fry myrobalan in ghee and make powder and take a little amount. Phlegm melts, mucus comes out and swelling of the throat reduces. To improve eyesight, soak myrobalan in water overnight and wash your eyes with that water in the morning. Dryness, burning sensation and itching go away.
If you are not getting better results even after sweating for hours in the gym, then you can consume myrobalan for weight loss. For this, take half a teaspoon of myrobalan powder with hot water on an empty stomach in the morning. Metabolism speeds up and fat reduces. To strengthen hair and remove dandruff, boil myrobalan and wash your head with its water twice a week. Dandruff is reduced and roots become stronger. Provides relief from mouth ulcers also. For this, make a decoction of myrobalan and cardamom and gargle. Burning sensation and pain are reduced. Myrobalan is also helpful in controlling diabetes. Take myrobalan and jamun seed powder in the ratio of one each once a day. Blood sugar is controlled.
Along with providing nutrition, myrobalan is effective in removing many problems of the body and keeping it healthy. However, consuming it in large quantities may cause diarrhea. Pregnant women, weak persons, or people undergoing dehydration should consume it only after consulting a physician.
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