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Therapeutic Uses of Honey Ayurveda
by Dr. Krishna R.S.
The
FAO Codex Alimentarius Commission defines honey as ‘the natural
sweet substance produced by honeybees from the nectar of flowers or
from secretions coming from living organisms feeding on plants, that
bees gather, transform and combine with specific ingredients, store and
leave to ripen in the combs of the hive.’
In
Ayurveda honey is called as "Madhu". Its qualities are explained as
follows.
“Vaatalam
guru sheetam cha raktapittakaphapaham |
Sandhatru cchedanam ruksham kashayam madhuram madhu ||”
“It
has sweetness (madhura rasa) with added astringent as end taste
(Kashaya anu rasa). It is heavy (guru guna), dry (ruksha) and cold
(sheeta). Its effect on doshas is as follows It aggravates vata,
scrapes kapha and normalizes pitta and rakta. It promotes healing
process.”
The
contents of Honey are
1. Sugars like fructose, glucose, sucrose, maltose, lactose and other
disaccharides and trisaccharides.
2. Proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids,
3. Volatile aromatic substances.
4. Ashes and water etc.
Various
ingredients of honey have helped it to become not only a sweet liquid
but also a natural product with high nutritional and medicinal value.
The
medicinal quality, taste, texture, color, aroma of honey differs
according to the geographical area and the species of plants from which
it has been collected.
Types
of Honey:
Eight
types of honey
are described in ayurveda depending on the type of bee which collects
it. They are Pouttika, Bhramara, Kshoudra, Makshika, Chatra, Arghya,
Oudalaka, Dala.
Pouttika
- This honey is collected by very
large bees from the nectar of poisonous flowers. It increases vata,
causes gout and burning sensation in chest.It is also sedative and
reduces fat.
Bhramara
- This honey is collected by large bees and Sticky in nature.
Kshoudra
- (Honey collected by medium sized honey bees ) light and cold in
nature. Dissolves Kapha.
Makshika
- (Honey collected by small honey bees) very light and dry natured.
Usefull in VataKapha diseases and kapha diseases
Chatra
- Heavy and cold in nature usefull in gout, Leucoderma (Shwitra),
Arghya
- Good for eyes but causes arthritis .
Oudalaka
- Useful in skin diseases, and helps in modulation of voice.
Dala
-
Dry and reduces vomiting.
Amongst
all the above "Makshika" is considered as the best type with immense
medicinal properties.
Therapeutic
uses of Honey:
1.
As it contains sugars which are quickly absorbed by our digestive
system and converted into energy, this can be used as instant energizer.
2. As it is hygroscopic it speeds up healing, growth of healing tissue
and dries it up.
3. Honey acts as a sedative and is very usefull in bed wetting
disorders.
4. Honey is very good antioxident which restores the damaged skin and
gives soft, young looks.
5. Honey has antibacterial properties due to its acidic nature and
enzymically produced hydrogen peroxide.
6. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to
fight bacteria and viral diseases.
In
Ashtanga Hridaya the great classic of ayurveda, the therapeutic uses of
honey are explained as follows.
“Chakshushayam
Chedi tritshleshmavishahidmaasrapittanut |
Mehakushtakrimicchardishwaasakaasaatisaarajit ||
Vranashodhana sandhaanaropanam vaatalam madhu ||”
•
Honey is very good for eyes and eye sight.
• It quenches thirst.
• Dissolves kapha.
• Reduces effects of poison.
• Stops hiccups.
• It is very useful in urinary tract disorders, worm infestations,
bronchial asthma, cough, diarrhea and nausea -vomiting.
• Cleanse the wounds.
• It heals wounds.
• Helps in quick healing of deep wounds.
• Initiates growth of healthy granulation tissue.
• Honey which is newly collected from bee hive increases body weight
and is a mild laxative.
• Honey which is stored and is old helps in metabolism of fat and
scrapes Kapha.
Ayurveda
explains another special quality of honey. Honey is called as
“Yogavahi” . The substance which has a quality of penetrating the
deepest tissue is called as Yogavahi. When honey is used with other
herbal preparations it enhances the medicinal qualities of those
preparations and also helps them to reach the deeper tissues.
Precautions
to be taken before using honey:
•
Honey should not be mixed with hot foods.
• Honey should not be heated.
• Honey should not be consumed when you are working in hot environment
where you are exposed to more heat
.
• Honey should never be mixed with rain water, hot and spicy foods, and
Fermented beverages like whisky, rum, brandy etc, Ghee and mustard.
• Honey includes nectar of various flowers of which some may be
poisonous. Poison has hot or Ushna qualities. When honey is mixed with
hot and spicy foods the poisonous properties get enhanced and cause
imbalance of doshas.
Few
Home remedies with Honey
• Mix 2 tea spoon of honey with carrot juice and consume regularly.
This helps to improve eyesight and is very helpful for those who sit
before computer for long hours.
• In cold, cough and congested chest mix 2 tea spoons of honey with
equal quantity of ginger juice and should be consumed frequently.
• A mixture of black pepper powder, honey and ginger juice in equal
quantities, when consumed thrice daily help to relieve the symptoms of
asthma.
• Regular use of one tea spoon of garlic juice mixed with two tea
spoons of honey help to control blood pressure.
• One glass of warm water taken with two tea spoons of honey and 1 tea
spoon of lemon juice in early morning reduces fat and purifies blood.
Consuming
one spoon of honey daily help us to lead a healthy long life.
Biography
of
Dr.Krishna.R.S
Dr.
Krishna.R.S has been an Ayurvedic Practitioner since 19 yrs , after
getting a graduation degree in ayurveda (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine
and Surgery) in 1986 from University of Mysore, India. He
completed his
post graduation diploma about allopathic medicine and surgery from
University of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. His articles about
ayurveda
and life sciences have been published in many magzines.
Dr.Krishna.
R.S is a star athlete and has represented state and universities when
he was in high school, pre university and college. Dr.Krishna .
R.S lives in Mysore , Karnataka, India. He gives consultations in
Mysore and also in Bangalore, the silicon valley of India.
Ph:91-0821-2451405
Mob: 9448433911
Email : drkrishnars@ayurveda-increaselibido.com
http://www.ayurveda-increaselibido.com
http://www.ayurhelp.com
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Breathing
and Relaxation Techniques to Sleep Better
by George Lesco
There
are many breathing and relaxation techniques that you can learn to use
to promote relaxation and relieve stress. The deeper and slower that
you breathe the more relaxed and sedated you will become.
Sleeping
with the window open will help the air to
circulate in your bedroom and fill your lungs with fresh air.
Relaxation techniques will help your body to wind down and prepare for
the sleep cycle.
Try
this breathing technique when you first get into
bed:
1.Take
a deep breath.
2.Breathe in through your nose and visualize the air moving down to
your stomach.
3.As you breathe in again silently count to four.
4.Purse your lips as you exhale slowly.
5.This time count silently to eight.
6.Repeat this process six to ten times.
The
results of this breathing technique are immediate.
You will feel your shoulders and arms relaxing. Your chest will feel
less constricted and you will feel less stress and tension.
Practice
this breathing technique on a daily basis so
that it becomes a natural routine for you and helps to induce natural
sleep.
As
well as using breathing techniques to encourage
natural sleep you can try several relaxation exercises. The goal is to
relax your mind and let your body unwind and surrender to sleep.
Try
the following relaxation exercise before you get
into bed:
1.
Lay
on your back on the floor with your feet slightly
apart, your hands by your sides, and your palms turned upward.
2.
Close your eyes and concentrate on every part of your
body.
3.
Begin at the top of your head and work your way down
to your toes.
4.
Start by feeling your forehead tense, then your eyes,
face, and jaw.
5.
Tense and release each muscle group, such as your
shoulders and neck.
6.
Give attention to each area of your body from the top
of your head, down through the trunk of your body, down along your
legs, and ending at the tip of your toes.
7.
Stay in this relaxed condition for a few minutes.
Concentrate on your breathing and let all worry and stress dissipate
from your mind and body. Make sure that your breathing comes from deep
in your stomach and flows slowly and evenly.
8.
Stretch slowly before standing.
The
above exercise will tell your body and mind that it
is okay to settle down, leaving behind thoughts of worry, fear, and
stress.
There
are many more techniques and exercises available
to promote deep breathing and relaxation. You will have to find what
method works best for you.
Your
goal is to recognize that deep breathing and
concentrated relaxation are tools available for you to achieve natural
sleep.
George
Lesco
Taken
from the report http://www.SimpleSleepingSecrets.com.
Discover Why Almost Everyone is Dead
Wrong About Sleeping Disorders - Including How to Sleep Like a Baby
Every Night For the Rest of Your Life - Without Using Expensive or
Dangerous Drugs. Send a blank email to http://www.SimpleSleepingSecrets.com/tips.html
to receive free tips by email.
How
to Improve Sleep by Reducing Worry and Anxiety
by George Lesco
Perhaps
you're someone whose mind is always busy. Do you think about
the events of your day as you wind down for the evening? Do you worry
about your family, your job, your finances, and what tomorrow will
bring?
Sometimes
it's difficult to empty your mind of all these
details long enough to fall asleep. This can lead to tossing and
turning as your mind fights sleep.
There
are several ways that you can reduce the worry
about situations and events in your life long enough to allow you to
rest and fall asleep. The key is finding a process that works for you.
The goal is to clear your mind and consciously realize that tomorrow is
the time to tackle problems and tonight is the time to sleep.
One
technique you can try is the practice of writing
down all your worries and concerns before you retire for the night.
Keep a notebook available for just this purpose.
List
in point form those things that you are worrying
about. Make note of which of these items you can deal with tomorrow.
Have a decisive plan of action for what you are going to accomplish
tomorrow.
This
will make you feel positive that tomorrow you will
take care of certain items on your "worry list".
Make
a
separate list in your notebook that contains only
those things in your life over which you have no control. Firmly tell
yourself that these items are beyond your power.
Once
you have completed your two lists it is time to
close the notebook and repeat to yourself that you will not think of
these worries until tomorrow. If, during the night, you find yourself
thinking about any of the items in either list make a mental note to
catch yourself and sternly remind yourself that the covers of the
notebook are closed and cannot be opened.
Another
technique for keeping daily anxiety and worry
out of your thoughts while you try to fall asleep is to keep a daily
diary.
Make
sure to include all your worries and fears in your
diary along with the events of the day. The goal here is to actualize
your feelings in writing so that you can be free of them in the
evening.
The
act of physically writing is the key here to
acknowledging that you are worried while at the same time giving
yourself permission to rest and deal with these feeling tomorrow.
You
can reduce the effects that worry and stress can
create for your body by using some of the other methods for achieving
relaxation described in this book.
You
may want to consider a combination of soothing music
and yoga to clear your mind. Or perhaps reading quietly will keep your
mind from wandering back to the stressful thoughts you had during the
day.
Once
again, the goal here is to relax and prepare you
for a night of restful sleep.
George
Lesco
Taken
from the report http://www.SimpleSleepingSecrets.com.
Discover Why Almost Everyone is Dead
Wrong About Sleeping Disorders - Including How to Sleep Like a Baby
Every Night For the Rest of Your Life - Without Using Expensive or
Dangerous Drugs. Send a blank email to http://www.SimpleSleepingSecrets.com/tips.html
to receive free tips by email.
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