Why you should Include Triphala in Your Diet

An easy way to maintain digestive wellness is to include Triphala in your healthy diet. Triphala is one of the best known Ayurvedic herbal remedies. It is a combination of three fruits Amla, Bibhitaki and Haritaki. Dr. Hariprasad, Research Scientist, The Himalaya Drug Company brings to you five reasons why you should include Triphala in your daily diet.

Relieves constipation
Ayurveda texts and contemporary research states that Triphala helps in speeding up the process of emptying the stomach and helps relieve long-standing constipation. Each of the three herbal ingredients of Triphala plays an important role in taking care of our body. The herbs help in cleansing the internal waste out of the body. At the same time, it also improves digestion.

Soothes  and rejuvenates gastro-intestinal tissues
The Amla in Triphala has demulcent and anti-inflammatory properties that helps to rejuvenate the inner lining of the intestines. It soothes and calms the intestinal walls, relieving abdominal bloating and belching.

Gently maintains regularity
Triphala helps in stimulating the metabolism and comforts the digestive system in your body. A small dose each night before bed helps in regulating bowel movement.

Detoxifies the body
According to Ayurveda texts suggest that Triphala supports detoxification of stomach and colon by cleansing metabolic and digestive wastes from the body.

Natural antioxidant
Triphala contains many antioxidant molecules, including gallic acid, flavonoids and tannins which helps in naturally cleansing the body from within by targeting free radicals that are capable of causing cell damage. The active constituents derived from three fruits exert strong antioxidant effects and promote bowel wellness.

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Asthma: Effective Home Remedies

According to ‘The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies’ by Dr. Vasant Lad, “The underlying cause of all asthmatic conditions is increased Kapha dosha in stomach. From there it moves into the lungs , trachea and bronchi. The increased kapha blocks the natural flow of air, creating spasm in the bronchial tree and resulting in asthma and wheezing.” Kapha is one of the three energies or doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) responsible for maintaining balance of overall health. Ayurvedic treatments for asthma focus on wiping out the Kapha lodged in the lungs .

Herbal remedies taken on a regular basis  in the long run. Herbs like vasa, pushkarmula and yastimadhu have been known to control the symptoms of asthma. Here are some Ayurvedic home remedies that could help in reducing the symptoms of asthma and controlling the frequency of asthma attacks.

1.Half cup of ginger tea mixed with 2-3 crushed garlic cloves could prove to be an effective remedy to release the kapha accumulation in the airways, thereby preventing asthmatic attacks.

2.Boil a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger in a glass of milk and add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder to it. If taken twice a day, this Ayurvedic remedy could reduce the frequency of asthma attacks.

3.Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4th teaspoon trikatu into a cup of boiling water. Let it steep for 10 minutes and add 1 teaspoon of honey before drinking.Take this twice a day for maximum benefits.

4. Drink a tea made with half teaspoon licorice and half teaspoon of ginger for asthma prevention.ginger teaGinger tea normalizes airways to enable proper breathing.

5.Half teaspoon of bay leaf and 1/4th teaspoon of pippali mixed with 1 teaspoon of honey taken two to three times a day may also help prevent chronic symptoms of asthma.

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