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Natural Medicine
Many people look at the word 'herbal medicine' with a look of 'negligence'. However, if we keep our eyes and ears open a little and keep our mentality in a favorable direction, we can avoid running to the doctor again and again to maintain our general health - by using various natural ingredients that are at our fingertips.
Many of us know about the benefits of these, but we
run to the doctor only when we have a problem. Some even start practicing
medicine on their own with little knowledge of allopathy, and start buying
medicine from the pharmacy. We often do not care even when we see that it has
the opposite effect. However, there are many medicines in nature - even though
we know this, we do not get the encouragement or trust to take them from our
mind and test them with a little patience.
There are thousands of easily available natural
treatment ingredients including mint, neem, turmeric, coconut water. Salad,
chutney or a cup of tea with mint on a winter morning can refresh the mind.
This ingredient that enhances the flavor of food also has many medicinal
properties. It is used in cooking as well as for health. Neem and mint, these
two medicinal leaves, and turmeric have been used since ancient times.
I am talking about a few that are lying before our
eyes, according to Ayurveda –
Mint
leaves -
1. Minerals found in mint leaves, which are full of
potassium, include calcium, iron, magnesium, sodium, vitamins C and A. They are
low in fat and calories and contain no cholesterol. Mint leaves are very
beneficial as a fiber-rich vegetable.
2. Mint has a special reputation as a painkiller. It
helps calm the nerves. You can chew the leaves directly or with tea for
headaches. Applying its juice on the forehead brings a lot of peace.
3. In the early stages of melasma, applying a paste of
papaya and mint leaves is beneficial.
4. To get rid of acne, apply mint leaf paste on the
skin and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes and wash it off.
5. Mint helps prevent cancer by preventing the growth
of cancer cells in the body.
6. Drinking tea from this leaf is also beneficial for
digestive problems and stomach pain. Its anti-oxidant properties are useful in
this case.
7. It works immediately in asthma and cough problems.
Its juice helps in opening the respiratory tract. Boiling mint leaves in hot
water and inhaling the steam and gargling it is beneficial.
8. To keep the body cool, add some mint leaves to the
bath water and take a bath after 15 minutes, it feels refreshing, like taking a
bath in water with rose petals.
9. To get rid of sunburn on the skin, mix mint and
aloe vera juice and apply it on the skin. The sunburn goes away. And mint paste
works to reduce the oiliness of the skin.
# No side effects of mint leaves have been found yet.
However, many people do not like its strong smell. If you pay attention to the
quality instead of the smell, you will get benefits.
Turmeric:
Turmeric is also a very easily available herbal
ingredient. Everyone knows about the antioxidant properties of turmeric. It
helps in rapid blood clotting in case of cuts and bruises, so many people mix
turmeric with milk and drink it as a remedy for such health problems.
Its use as a spice is due to its versatile properties.
It increases the performance of the digestive system.
Applying a paste of turmeric and neem leaves, or
bathing with boiled water together, is very effective in skin diseases.
Turmeric helps in reducing the growth of tissues that
increase obesity.
Turmeric is very effective in reducing wrinkles, dark
spots and roughness of the skin.
In arthritis or uric acid problems, applying a warm
turmeric paste and tying it with a clean cloth relieves the pain quite well.
# Experts have
suggested that caution is needed in the use of turmeric -
1. Pregnant and lactating women: - Because turmeric
helps in starting menstruation and stimulates the uterus. Both are risky during
pregnancy.
2. If you suffer from anemia - Anemia or anemia appears
due to lack of sufficient iron in the body. Basically, when the body cannot
produce enough red blood cells or loses more than it produces, taking turmeric
in high doses will reduce the body's ability to absorb iron, which will further
increase the severity of anemia.
3. Bleeding problems - Everyone who has a problem with
continuous bleeding or has to take blood thinning medication or has nosebleeds
should be careful when eating turmeric. If you take too much, your blood may
lose its ability to clot.
4. Diabetes - The ingredient 'curcumin' in turmeric
reduces blood sugar levels. Meanwhile, the danger is that even if the blood
sugar level of a diabetic patient decreases, it is dangerous if it increases
again. Therefore, if you are not careful, turmeric can cause blood sugar levels
to drop excessively, which can be dangerous.
5. If you have kidney stones - Those who have kidney
stones or have had them in the past should be careful about eating this spice.
6. Safe dosage of turmeric - According to experts, it
is safe to consume turmeric in doses ranging from 500 to 2000 mg per day. But
if you want to use turmeric as a supplement, you must consult a doctor.
Young
coconut water
Young coconut water is another natural nutrient.
However, caution is needed in some special cases - says the doctor. For example
- kidney patients, it is better to talk to the doctor before drinking young
coconut water.
Experts say that it is important to maintain proper
nutrition from the outside of our body. There are two types of minerals inside
and outside our body. Potassium inside and sodium outside. If the sodium level
increases, high blood pressure occurs. Potassium helps reduce the tendency of
sodium in the blood.
Drinking young coconut water keeps blood pressure
balanced. However, you must drink young coconut water. The bigger the coconut,
the more sugar and calories will increase. Young coconut water is useful in
building muscles. As a result, muscle cramps do not occur.
In the sun, the body loses fluid and moisture. So it
is good to drink young coconut water at this time. Drinking coconut water after
sweating a lot restores electrolyte balance. Again, the body is also detoxified.
# Young coconut water is very effective for all kinds
of skin problems. It is not only good for the internal health of the body, but
also very effective for skin care. Young coconut milk can be an easy solution
to remove blemishes on the face. However, before using it, you should
understand your skin type.
Some
tips
--
1. For oily skin, soak green peas in coconut water and
make a paste, mix it with mint leaf juice and apply it on the skin. This will
remove the oily feeling and make the skin glow, and various blemishes will be
removed.
2. For dry skin, soak almonds in coconut water and
then mix it with honey and apply it on the skin. This will remove the dryness
of the skin and increase the glow of the skin.
3. You can mix mint leaves and basil leaf juice in
equal proportions in coconut water and make ice cubes. Using these ice cubes
after coming back from outside will increase the glow and freshness of the
skin.
4. You can make a body scrub with coconut water. Soak
wheat in coconut water and make a paste of it. If you apply it all over your
body like rubbing with soap, the dead cells of the body will be removed - the
soap will work.
5. Take all the water from a young coconut and soak
rose petals, mint leaves and basil leaves in it for a while and then make a
paste of it. This can be made and kept in the fridge. When needed, mix a little
oatmeal powder with it and rub it gently on the face. This scrub is very
effective in removing any kind of stains.
6. Apart from using it on the skin, drinking young
coconut water has many other health benefits. It is very beneficial for those
who want to diet. Because it contains sodium and potassium. Drinking young
coconut water does not make you hungry for a long time. Sweet coconut water is
very good for those suffering from low blood pressure. This water helps to keep
the body fresh from within. The potassium in young coconut water is beneficial
for the skin.
# I have mentioned very little. Nothing created by God
is unnecessary. To live a healthy life with simple rules and to prevent
diseases, natural ingredients are enough. Know more and more to lead
a healthy life.
