Siddha Vaidyam & the Kitchen Medicines

Siddha Vaidyam is not just the oldest and the first medical system that ever existed since the prehistoric period but its a science and proof of intense spirituality and Siddhars show the immense possibility of a human beings.

This medicine was developed by the scientists of ancient days named Siddhars who gained their knowledge through deep meditation and thus arousing the serpent power that is hidden within every human. These are humans who have reached the blissful state of human life and achieved the state of ultimate knowledge.

The natural ingredients of the Siddha health system herbs are much better and free of side effects than the factory made chemical stuffed products. Simple Siddha remedies can be very effective in relieving symptoms, and preventing further development of a disorder. Anything that is easily available in your kitchen or around your home, and has a medicinal use, may be used as a kitchen and home remedy. When used for medical purposes, herbs, vegetables, fruits, spices, grains and oils are understood to be home remedies.

May Lord Vaitheesvarar bless you with greater health and wealth
~ Vijayakumar Alagappan

Friday, January 28, 2011

Kumari - Aloevera

The Kumari miracle: A natural medicine for cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, inflammation and other health conditions
~ By Vijayakumar Alagappan


Kumari means “ A virgin girl or ever living”. In Siddha this plant has been extensively used for its properties, of being a quencher of over pitta, high body heat, heat due to spiritual practices, detoxifier, kayakalpa and for problems arising due to mercury poisoning.
The flesh like gel part of the plant is to be used and is very effective for internal as well as external applications. Siddha texts have describe its use in Kayakalpa formulations. 
 It is bitter, cooling, purgative, alteratve, fattening, tonic, aphrodisiac, anthelminthic and alexiteric. It is useful in eye-disease, tumors, spleen enlargement, lever complaints, vomiting, bronchitis, skin diseases, biliousness, asthma, jaundice and ulcers.

 Its is very good for the acne treatment. Aloe Vera’s anti-inflammatory properties soothe and reduces swelling and redness surrounding the affected region making your acne less visible. The Aloe Vera then moisturizes the skin helping to maintain skins natural pH balance.
Benefits of Kumari :
• Halts the growth of cancer tumors.
• Lowers high cholesterol.
• Repairs "sludge blood" and reverses "sticky blood".
• Boosts the oxygenation of your blood.
• Eases inflammation and soothes arthritis pain.
• Protects the body from oxidative stress.




• Prevents kidney stones and protects the body from oxalates in coffee and tea.
• Alkalizes the body, helping to balance overly acidic dietary habits.
• Cures ulcers, IBS, Crohn's disease and other digestive disorders.
• Reduces high blood pressure natural, by treating the cause, not just the symptoms.
• Nourishes the body with minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glyconutrients.
• Accelerates healing from physical burns and radiation burns.
• Replaces dozens of first aid products, makes bandages and antibacterial sprays obsolete.
• Halts colon cancer, heals the intestines and lubricates the digestive tract.
• Ends constipation.
• Stabilizes blood sugar and reduces triglycerides in diabetics.
• Prevents and treats candida infections.
• Protects the kidneys from disease.
• Functions as nature's own "sports drink" for electrolyte balance, making common sports drinks obsolete.
• Boosts cardiovascular performance and physical endurance.
• Speeds recovery from injury or physical exertion.
• Hydrates the skin, accelerates skin repair.

Aloe Vera Juice

Kumari juice is a gret natural aid to detox. Drinking aloe vera juice provides a fantastically rich cocktail of vitamins, minerals and trace elements to help our bodies deal with these stresses and strains every day.


Application
Cleaning: The gel part is carefully excised out without any outer green part contaminating it. This gel is then washed seven times in water. The resulting gel is then used for external and internal applications.

Uses
- The resultant oozing juice is an effective remedy for eye diseases.
- It is a very effective coolant and hence leghyam and oil can be prepared with this is an excellent remedy to remove Pitta or Internal heat from the body.
- Aloe gel is boiled to proper consistency with gingely oil and this oil is used for head bath to get good sleep.
- Hair oil prepared with Aloe reduces ailments like headache and hair fall.
- Gel can be directly applied on to burns to enhance healing.

 

Monday, January 24, 2011

Miracles of Murunga Leaves

The Miracles of Murungai Maram (Moringa Tree)

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Ancient Indian folklore says this tree will prevent over 300 known diseases. Is Moringa really the Miracle tree that mankind has used for medicinal purposes for over thousands of years? Absolutely! Science is finally confirming what ancient cultures and many sub-tropical and tropical peoples have already known from first hand experience....Moringa is the miracle tree. the Moringa oliefera tree will even sustain life if that was all a person had to eat.

It seems that the more this fast-growing, almost indestructible , drought-resistant miracle tree is studied, the more Moringa Oleifera reveals her nutritional wonders.From the seeds, the pods, the bark, roots and leaves, the moringa tree is the most generous giver of life enhancing nutrients. Even on their own, the leaves of this tree are noteworthy. Clinical studies are now revealing what traditional medicine practitioners in many countries have been proclaiming.
It is truly a miracle tree.
  
 Moringa leaves can cure a host of diseases.   
                   
Nutritional lab analyses are showing that the moringa leaves are very high in protein and contain all of the essential amino acids, including two amino acids that are especially important for children's diets. The leaves
of this miracle tree have a similar complete amino acid ratio as meat. This is very rare in a plant food. In fact
beans come a close second but are not as complete.

Moringa has over 92 verified nutrients.Moringa leaves are also loaded with essential vitamins and minerals,especially vitamins A and C. Delivering such a power punch of bio available nutrition, Moringa leaves are capable of preventing malnutrition and a host of other nutritionally related diseases such as beri beri and rickets. Moringa leaves have the potential to deliver the nutrition needed to prevent and cure diseases. Moringa leaves have the potential to deliver the nutrition needed to prevent and cure diseases.

Fresh Leaves

Gram for gram, fresh leaves contain about:

4 times the Vitamin A of Carrots

7 times the Vitamin C of Oranges

4 times the Calcium of Milk

3 times the Potassium of Bananas

3/4 the Iron of Spinach

2 times the Protein of Yogurt


Dried Leaves

Gram for gram, dried leaves contain about:

10 times the Vitamin A of Carrots

1/2 the Vitamin C of Oranges

17 times the Calcium of Milk

15 times the Potassium of Bananas

25 times the Iron of Spinach

9 times the Protein of Yogurt
Leaves are also rich in copper, manganese, zinc, selenium, and magnesium,folates, vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), thiamin (vitamin B-1), riboflavin, pantothenic acid, and niacin. It contains 0% cholesterol.