Uses & Benefits of Ayurvedic

Antiphospholipid (AN-te-fos-fo-LIP-id) antibody syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system makes antibodies that attack and damage the body’s tissues or cells by mistake. Antibodies are a type of protein that the immune system usually makes to defend against infection.

In APS, the body mistakenly makes antibodies that attack phospholipids—a type of fat. Phospholipids are found in all living cells and cell membranes, including blood cells and the lining of blood vessels.

When antibodies attack phospholipids, they damage cells. This causes unwanted blood clots to form in the body’s arteries and veins. (These are the vessels that carry blood to your heart and body.)

Usually, blood clotting is a normal bodily process. Blood clots help seal small cuts or breaks and prevent you from losing too much blood. In APS, however, too much blood clotting can block blood flow and damage the body’s organs.

Overview

Some people have APS antibodies, but don’t ever have signs or symptoms of the disorder. The presence of APS antibodies, by itself, doesn’t mean that you have APS. To be diagnosed with APS, you must have APS antibodies and a history of health problems related to the disorder.

APS can lead to a number of health problems, such as stroke, heart attack, kidney damage, deep vein thrombosis (throm-BO-sis), pulmonary embolism (PULL-mun-ary EM-bo-lizm), or pregnancy-related problems.

Pregnancy-related problems may include multiple miscarriages, a miscarriage late in pregnancy, or a premature birth due to eclampsia. (Eclampsia, which follows preeclampsia, is a serious condition that causes seizures in pregnant women.)

Very rarely, some people who have APS develop many blood clots within weeks or months. This condition is called catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS).

People who have APS also are at higher risk for thrombocytopenia (THROM-bo-si-to-PE-ne-ah). This is a condition in which your blood has a low number of blood cells called platelets (PLATE-lets). This can lead to mild to serious bleeding.

In APS, thrombocytopenia occurs because the platelets are used up by the clotting process or because antibodies destroy them.

In some cases, APS can be fatal. This may occur due to large blood clots or blood clots in the heart, lungs, or brain.

Outlook

APS can affect people of any age. However, it’s more common in women and people who have other autoimmune or rheumatic disorders, such as lupus. ("Rheumatic" refers to disorders that affect the joints, bones, or muscles.)

APS has no cure, but medicines can help prevent its complications. Medicines are used to stop blood clots from forming and keep existing clots from getting larger. Treatment for the disorder is long term.

If you have APS and another autoimmune disorder, it’s important to control that condition as well. When the other condition is controlled, APS may cause fewer problems.

Ginger is a strengthening food that has long been used to maintain health. Ginger has a long history of both culinary and medicinal use in Chinese, Japanese and Indian medicines. In ancient China, ginger was regarded as a healing gift from God and was commonly used to cleanse and warm the body.

Qualities of Ginger
The major active ingredients in ginger are terpenes and oleoresin called ginger oil. These two, and other active ingredients in ginger, provide antiseptic, lymph-cleansing, circulation, and constipation relief qualities.

Ginger is good for the respiratory system
It is good to fight against colds and flu
Ginger offers substantial protection from stroke and heart attack because of its ability to prevent blood clotting
Ginger, a multifaceted herb, is crucial in the battle against cardiovascular disease
Relieves headaches and pains
Helps to clear sore throats
Good for upset stomach and indigestion.
It is very effective as a cleansing agent through the bowels and kidneys and also through the skin

Some of the problems cured by Ginger

1. Colds/Flu
   
2. Kills influenza virus by improving immune system's ability to fight infections. Ginger also relieves headaches.
   
3. Increases Circulation
   
4. Increases the muscular contractions of the heart atria, there by increase in overall circulation. Ginger has been proven to prevent internal blood clots and lowers blood pressure.. Ginger Root stimulates the central nervous system controlling the heart and respiratory centers. Ginger helps reduce serum cholesterol, which can slow down circulation.
   
5. Ginger Relieves Motion/Morning Sickness
   
6. Ginger is one of the most effective herbal remedies to get rid of Motion/ Morning Sickness.
   
7. Digestive Aid - Indigestion, Stomach Ache
   
8. Ginger Root increases production of saliva in the mouth and dramatically increases digestive enzyme amylase in the saliva to additionally aid digestion. Ginger Root also contains a very effective digestive enzyme zingibain.
   
9. Skin
   
10. Very cleansing - reduces pus in infected wounds as well as boils. Clears spots caused by chicken pox and shingles. Useful for burns, sores, sunburn, ringworm, warts, herpes, athletes foot and even for dandruff..
    
11. Stress Protection
    
12. Ginger Root appears to limit the effects of adrenergic stimulation and there by relieves the stress
    
13. Arthritis
    
14. As Ginger root is a proven anti-inflammatory agent, some arthritic victims may find it helpful.
    
15. Ginger is sometimes recommended as an alternative to aspirin for people who can not take aspirin because of its irritating effect on the gastrointestinal tract.

Winter cherry (Eng.)

Sanskrit Name:
Ashwagandha- Means 'the smell of a horse' as its fresh root smells like a
horse's urine, and
also perhaps because it is renowned for imparting the sexual stamina of a horse.
Varahakarni

Lt. Name:
Withania somnifera (somnifera means "sleep-bearing" in Latin, indicating it was
considered a
sedative, but it has been also used for sexual vitality and as an adaptogen)-
Solanaceae

Bio energetics:
Rasa (Taste)- Tikta (Bitter); Katu (Pungent); Madhura (Sweet)
Guna (Characteristics)- Laghu (Light); Snigdha (Unctuous)
Veerya (Potency)- Ushna (Warm)

Vipaka (Post digestion effect)- Madhura (Sweet)

Use;

The drug is used for stoutening and for yieldig energy

Virgin coconut oil is derived from fresh coconuts (rather than dried, as in copra). Most oils marketed as "virgin" are produced one of three ways:
1. Quick drying of fresh coconut meat which is then used to press out the oil.
2. Wet-milling (coconut milk). With this method the oil is extracted from fresh coconut meat without drying first. "Coconut milk" is expressed first by pressing. The oil is then further separated from the water. Methods which can be used to separate the oil from the water include boiling, fermentation, refrigeration, enzymes and mechanical centrifuge.
3. Wet-milling (direct micro expelling). In this process, the oil is extracted from fresh coconut meat after the adjustment of the water content, then the pressing of the coconut flesh results in the direct extraction of free-flowing oil.

Benefits of Virgin coconut oil
1 The oil promotes weight loss as well as weight maintenance
2 It provides a source of antimicrobial lipid
3 The oil does not interfere with functioning of the thyroid
4 It protects against heart disease
5 It helps prevent cancer
6 It is easy on the digestion system
7 It empowers the immune system
8 The oil does not contain cholesterol, thereby not increasing the cholesterol
level in the blood
9 Does not cause the stickiness of platelets that causes the formation of blood
clots
10 The oil helps prevent bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
11 Coconut helps to prevent osteoporosis.
12 It helps in keeping diabetes under control
13 It is known to keep the skin soft when used externally

Here is what you should see for an Extra Virgin Coconut Oil :

• Colorless and crystal clear.
• Light, fresh coconut aroma
• Natural Coconut taste
• Quick absorption
• No oily feel
• Very light viscosity

1. High purity: without refining.
2. Used as food oil as well as in high-end formulations.
3. Excellent in body care.
4. Long shelf life.

Heart : Smoking is the biggest risk factor for all heart diseases.
It accelerates the process of fat deposition in the inner walls of
arteries (atherosclerosis). It increases blood pressure and heart
rate. Not only these, smoking increases tendency for the blood to
clot. It reduces the capacity of a person to exercise. (Exercises
always keep heart healthy).

Lungs : Smoking destroys small hairs present in upper parts of
airways. In normal persons these hairs protect lungs from germs,
dust and other harmful particles. When this natural cleaning system
is damaged germs, dust, smoke and other harmful chemicals enter
lungs causing infection, cough and lung cancer. The air sacs of
lungs (alveoli) get permanently damaged causing difficulty in
breathing.

Digestive system: Smoking causes heart burn ,delays healing of
peptic ulcers, increases risk of crohn's disease and formation of
gall stones. It affects liver and increases chances of stomach
cancer.

Legs: Smoking affects blood vessels of legs causing chronic pain in
legs. This may further progress to cause gangrene of toes or feet.

Eyes: The sensitive blood vessels of eye are easily damaged by
smoking. This causes blood shot appearance of eyes and itching. In
heavy smokers it may lead to degeneration and loss of eyesight.
Smokers are at an increased risk of cataracts.

Skin : Due to smoking the skin is deprived of oxygen and it loses
its texture. An average smoker looks 5 years older than his healthy
non smoking counterparts. The skin loses its healthy glow and takes
on a yellowish-gray cast. The more cigarettes smoked, the worse skin
will look. Wrinkles start appearing very quickly as smoking affects
elastic tissues of skin.

Bones: It accelerates the process of osteoporosis

Cancer: Smoking causes cancer of lungs, larynx, oral cavity,
pharynx, oesophagus and bladder. Tobacco smoke contains more than 60
substances which cause cancer. 87% lung cancer death occurs due to
smoking.

Reproductive system: Smoking reduces fertility in both men and women.

In women: Smoking imbalances estrogen hormone in women. It causes
dryness of vagina and reduces blood flow to genital organs. Women
who smoke can get diseases of fallopian tubes and their egg
production is affected. Smoking can cause abortion. It accelerates
aging process and can cause early menopause.

The growth of baby retards when mother smokes in pregnancy. It
affects the brain development of baby and reduces IQ. This happens
even when mother is a passive smoker. The chances of miscarriage,
premature birth and fetal death increase.

In men: Smoking impairs erections and can become a reason for
erectile dysfunction. It affects semen and also reduces sperm count
and impairs sperm motility. But these are reversed after stopping
smoking.

Hence quit smoking. Quitting smoking has immediate as well as long-
term benefits for you and your loved ones

Pear is light, sweet, gives virility and destroys all the three excessive humors of the body i.e. wind, phlegm and bile. Its juice is sweet, acidic, relishing, increases sexual desire, destroys excessive humor of wind in the body. It is beneficial for women suffering from leucorrhoea. It is also more beneficial than apple for the patient of diarrhea attended with blood.

Uses:

1. If the pulp of pear is baked in the fire and after making it into small pieces, powdered cumin seeds, powdered black pepper and salt is mixed in it then it cures lack of appetite and aversions.

2. Eating sweet pears cures the weakness of lungs and brain.

3. Eating sour pear is beneficial in many diseases like diarrhea attended with blood, inflammation, sprue, vomit, loss of appetite etc.

Properties:
Increases virility, destroys excessive wind, humor in the body (Flatulence) causes phlegm and bile, gives vitality cures excessive urination.

Uses:

1. If a child has the problem of wetting his bed then giving a handful of black sesame after removing its skin daily will cure this problem, it also cures burning sensation while urinating..

2. If a woman has painful menstrual discharge does not have a smooth menstrual discharge then boiling 12 grams of sesame in water, and when only one fourth of that water is left if it is given to her mixed with raw sugar then it has curative effects on all these problems.

3. Mixing honey with powdered sesame, powdered barley, and sugar and if this is taken by a pregnant woman or after the birth of a child stops haemorrhage.

4. Sesame seeds boiled in briar-milk (milk of the wild rose) and drinking it stops unnecessary and undesired flow of semen and cures impotency.

5. Chewing black sesame seeds followed by little water strenghthen's the teeth gives vitality to the body and cures bleeding piles.

6. Sesame seeds crushed to powder and vayvidang powder (medicated herbs) in milk and then putting this paste on the head cures Hemi-crania (Pain in the side of the head).

7. If very old solid drugs of sesame seed are crushed in cow's urine and the paste thus acquired is applied on the face, it cures pimples.

Note:
Taking sesame in the spring season, summer season and autumn season, is harmful. It can cause multinatured problems like phlegra, bile, cold, fever impurities of the blood problems of the throat eye disease and diabetes.

Properties:
Emblic Myrobalan, which is popularly known as "Amla", is the destroyer of all the three excessive humors in the body. It cools down the excessive temperature of the blood. It purifies the blood by removing out the toxicants. It also purifies the "semen". It is considered as the supreame among all the fruits. It has been compared with ambrosia because of its exceptional qualities.

Uses:

1. The powder of the fruit of Emblic myrobalan (amla), myrobalan (har) and belleric myrobalan (bahera) when mixed in equal proportion is called "Triphala-churna". This powder has great medicinal properties. It destroys the excessive humor of phlegm and bile. It is also beneficial in leprocy and in checking the emanation of sperm and other vital humors thorough urine. It also cures constipation and develops the power of sight. It is beneficial for people having high blood pressure.

2. If very finely powdered "Amla" is taken with two spoonful of honey followed by a glass of cow's milk for two months, it makes a man powerful and full of strength. It also purifies the blood and makes a man fit.

3. If 20-25 grams of raw amla juice is taken midway during the lunch and dinner mixed with water, it strengthens the mind as well as the heart.

4. Sugar mixed in amla juice, if taken daily in the morning, cures the inflammation in the private organ of the woman.

5. If paste made up of fine powder of amla is pasted on the face before going to sleep and washed up in the morning with soap, then the skin becomes soft and shining.

6. If three grams of filtered powder of amla is taken with one spoonful of honey for 40 days a woman suffering from leucorrhoea gets cured.

7. If 3 spoonful of fresh amla juice is taken with one spoonful of honey for fourty days, diabetes gets cured.

8. If the hairs are washed with the water in which dry amla has been soaked for two months, hair fall stops.

9. If a glass of water mixed with filtered powder of amla and raw sugar (gur) is taken for 40 days rehumatism gets cured.

10. Massaging the gums with amla juice mixed with camphor cures toothache.

11. If powdered "amla" mixed with honey is taken then cough gets cured.

12. If powdered "amla"(one spoonful) is taken either with cows milk or whey, then bleeding piles get cured.

13. An unconscious man regains his consciousness if "amla" juice mixed with "ghee" is given to him.

14. If sandal powder or fig leaves powder mixed with honey is taken, it checks vomit.

Properties:
Lemon is very beneficial in numerous diseases like flatulation, vomit, excessive bile humor in the body, consumption, controlling dysentery, destroying worms in the stomach, clearing out the effects of poison from the body, cough and phlegmatic disease. It is also an excellent appetizer.trengthens the bone.

Uses:

The lemon is used variedly from delicious pickle to its use as medicines.

1. The lemon juice kills those germs, which cause disease. Therefore it should be used by everybody..

2. The lemon is very beneficial in "Malaria". It is also very beneficial in the disease related with bile humor. It is also a very good refreshner, energizer which drives away the tiredness from a long journey.

3. Small pieces of lemon mixed with powdered black pepper and powdered dry ginger and kept in the sunlight has a great medicinal properties and cures indigestion, excessive formation of saliva in the mouth and tastelessness.

4. If pieces of lemon sprinkled with rock salt are sucked before a meal, it cures indigestion.

5. The uneasiness felt by being under the sun for along time vanishes if a glass of cold water mixed with lemon juice is take.

6. Drinking a glass of water mixed with sugar and lemon juice cures the inflammation due to the formation of excessive bile in the body.

7. Sucking the pieces of lemon sprinkled with sugar on it stops vomit due to the in taking of improper food.

8. Drinking two spoonful of lemon juice mixed with one spoonful of ginger juice and some sugar, cures stomach aches of all kinds.

9. Pain in the throat gets cured if lemon juice is taken.

10. Cold and coryza gets cured if a glass of water mixed with lemon juice and, either some salt or some sugar is taken for 5-6 times a day.Chronic coryza gets cured if a glass of water mixed with lemon juice is taken for some days before going to sleep in the night.

11. Lemon juice and powdered black pepper mixed in water cures disease connected with liver.

12. Mixing 3 gms of lemon juice in 12 gms of honey cures severe cough and is beneficial in controlling bouts of asthma.

13. Rock salt or mineral salt mixed in lemon juice if taken regularly for some days is beneficial in "stone" problem.

14. Honey mixed in lemon juice if given to small children stops their vomit of milk.

15. If half crushed seeds of lemon are rubbed on the navel and then cold water is poured over it, blocked urine of children is cleared out smoothly.

16. Rubbing lemon juice on the gums cures the bleeding of gum.

17. One spoonful of lemon juice and two spoonful of honey mixed in a warm glass of water if taken daily in the morning on empty stomach helps in loosing weight and the body becomes trim and nice in shape.

Note:

The lemon is considered to be the destroyer of all the three faults i.e. phlegm, wind and bile. People having weak liver should try to avoid having lemon because it causes weakness and numb feeling in their hands and feet. If the use of lemon is still continued then it may cause fever.

Properties:
Spinach is cool, mild, relishing, causes the formation of urine. It activates the intestine. It is also beneficial in the diseases and eliminates the excessive bile in the body. It also eliminates the excessive formation of bile and phlegm in the body, purifies the blood. It cures stone and strengthens the bone.

Uses:

1. Gargling with the juice of spinach cures the inflammation of the throat.

2. The juice extracted from the leaves of spinach melts the stones formed in the kidney and the fragmented stones come out through urine.

3. Vegetable prepared from spinach leaves gives strength and keeps away diseases.