Mostly, Cholesterol is present in fatty acids and is required for the proper usage of foods in our body. It also helps in formation of hormones and bile. It is dubbed as the high density Cholesterol or useful Cholesterol. Other than this, it leads to a build up in the arteries and doesn’t have any apparent function. Hence, this kind of cholesterol is known as bad Cholesterol or low density Cholesterol.

There are various Indian herbs that help in naturally lowering the level of bad Cholesterol. If you want to prevent the development of any kind of Heart diseases, you need to maintain low level of cholesterol in your body.

In this post we will talk about few Indian herbs that will help you maintain low level of cholesterol in your body.

For hundreds of years in the past, Arjuna has been used for treating various heart related problems. It is believed that when the bark of Arjuna is consumed in powdered form it has various beneficial properties. It helps in reduce thing Cholesterol that has been accumulated in the Coronary Arteries. It also reduces the possibilities of Heart Attack.

Coriander is one of the best diuretics. It helps the Kidneys in performing their function of excretion in a better way. It helps the Kidneys in flushing out the excess amount of unneeded Cholesterol from your body. We would suggest you to drink decoction of Coriander seeds regularly, as it helps in stimulating the Kidneys and reducing the Cholesterol level.

Another useful Indian herb is Garlic. It has been very beneficial to people who have been suffering with Cholesterol problems that have an effect on their Heart. It is suggested that you should eating around 2-3 cloves of Garlic every day. It helps in reducing the harmful Cholesterol from your blood. It is capable of disintegrating the blood Cholesterol, thus free up the Arteries.

You should mix finely chopped Onion pieces with a cup of Buttermilk and add half spoon of Black Pepper and consume this mixture regularly. It helps to reduce bad Cholesterol level from your body.

Prepare a mixture of cup of hot water, 1 tea spoon of Ginger and black as well as white pepper. Mix all the ingredients for 5 minutes, and let it cool down. Now add a tablespoon of Honey in it. You should consume this solution at least two times every day, once in the morning and evening. It will help in reducing the Cholesterol level.

We all know that there are certain health problems that are associated with being overweight. Few of the common ones are heart disease and diabetes. However, obesity can go way beyond the common diseases we all usually hear.  If you are overweight, it may affect your joints, sleep, breathing, energy levels and mood. It may have a serious impact on the entire quality of life.

Wrong eating habits, inactive lifestyles and heredity are few of the reasons that led to various health related problems. Some of the major problems that are caused due to Obesity are stroke and high blood pressure.

For losing weight you need to follow a strict diet plan or be dependent on different types of chemical supplements to lose weight.

Mostly the desired effect of these chemicals is not easily achieved, also there are various side-effects that result in depression and eventually exaggerate the condition. If you are suffering from depression, then we would suggest you to consume some Indian Herbs for Depression. They will help you in getting relief from depression.

There are various Indian herbs that can be used for weight loss. They are also natural constituents. This post will talk about few useful herbal treatments, which would be helpful in maintaining your health and lose weight.

We can prepare green chutney of fresh Mint Leaves and consume it with every meal throughout the days. Mint leaves help in breaking down the body fats in a proper way. Another suggestion is to begin your day with steaming cuppa of Mint Tea.

One of the most remarkable weight loss herbs is Green Tea. It helps in enhancing the ability of the body to burn fats. The compounds of Green Tea and other antioxidants help you to lose your weight. They increase the metabolic rate of the body and helps in burning excess fats from your body.

Vitamin C is suitable for people who want to reduce their weight. Indian Gooseberry is one of the best sources of Vitamin C. You should eat at least three Amla fruits every day. You can also drink a glass of Lemon or Orange juice.

Ginger effectively dissolves the fat in your body. Hence, we would suggest you to have it in the form of tea at least 2 times in a day.

Pungent and Bitter foods are very effective in controlling the weight. They also prevent the problems created by various diseases such as Diabetes especially in obese people. Drumstick and Bitter Gourd are also effective.

Datura Stramonium is commonly available in northwestern Himalayas as well as the foot hills of dry slopes to 1800 meters altitude.

This Indian herb is narcotic, anodyne, anti spasmodic and ache reliever. It is very helpful in getting relief from the twinge of the bronchitis during asthma. Datura Stramonium is used during the treatment of haemorrhoids and Parkinson’s diseases. The young fruits of Datura are intoxicating and sedative. The roasted leaves of Datura act as a pain reliever. Also, atropine is extracted from this plant and is used for dilating the pupils. It is also used in eye surgery. You should apply the Datura juice to your scalp for treating dandruff.

Datura stramonium is an erect herb and rises up to 1.5 meter. Datura plant has a simple morphology. The cylindrical, light green colored and glabrous stem of this plant is divided into 2-3 branches that bear leaves. The leaves of Datura are heavy weighed and hang downwards. The leaves turn pale in very short span of time and fall down.

The flowers of Datura are funnel-formed and large. Its corollas are around 6 centimeter long and five-sectioned. This flower has five stamens and one superior ovary. The fruits of Datura are a huge, four valved ovate capsule. They are very thorny and contain numerous black and brown seeds. . The roots of this plant are thick, long, and tapering, and are branched in older plants. The roots are fibrous as well.

This Indian herb is used for treating asthma and various gastrointestinal problems. It is useful in the treatment of aches, arthritis, abscesses, boils, hemorroids, headaches, rattlesnake bites, swellings, tumors and sprains. Datura stramonium acts as a sedative in huge doses and as a deleriant and stimulant in high ones. It is an antibiotic, anodyne, narcotic and antispasmodic. Datura is used to relieve the pains of sciatica and rheumatism when used as an ointment. It eases the spasms of Parkinsons disease.

The Datura plant is used for various medicinal reasons. To loosen up the bronchiole muscles of the throat you should smoke the dried leaves of Datura. The leaves are used for curing pain and enhancing healing process. Datura is externally used as a poultice in treating severe neuralgia and fistulas and curing abscesses wounds. This herb is an excellent cure for cardiac pains, heart diseases, distress, palpitation and aortic disorders. The fruits of Datura are used for curing bilious and malarial fever.

Remember, Datura is a poisonous herb and should be used under the Physician’s supervision. A large dose of Datura can cause throat and mouth dryness and pupil’s dilation.

In Norse meaning of “dill” is “to lull”. It is believed that Dill tea is useful in curing insomnia.

Dill seeds are light brown in colour and are winged and oval. It has one flat side and has two ridges; on the other hand the other side is convex and has three oil channels and three ridges. The stalks and leaves of the dill plant are aromatic. They are mostly used fresh or pickling.

Dill seeds have a sweet aroma; however it is faintly bitter in taste. These seeds contain carvone and are considered as carminative.

Dill is an erect umbelliferous plant that grows to about 3 feet. The dill leaves are fernlike and feathery. There are yellow flower bunches on the top of the plant.

Dill seeds are dried fruits of the herb Nethum Graveolens. It is soft and fluffy. For many years, dill seeds were used by Romans as a tonic for gladiators. Today, these seeds are widely used for pickling in Russian, German, Scandinavian as well as Indian dishes, soup, salad dressing, etc.

Dill seeds have an aromatic and pungent flavor.

It is said that the dill seeds are originated from the Mediterranean region and the South of Russia. In Semitic languages the dill seeds are known as shubit.

The dill seeds are favorable in following in ailments:

Dysentery and Diarrhea:

The dill seeds generate strong carminative oil, so when equal proportion of ghee, fenugreek seeds and dill oil are mixed together it helps in overcoming the problem of diarrhea.

Respiratory disorder:

Dill seeds are effective in curing various respiratory disorders such as influenza and bronchitis. You should consume a mixture of sixty grams of infused dill seeds and honey to overcome the problem of respiration.

Bad breath:

You should simply chew the seeds of dill to trounce the problem of bad breath.

Menstrual disorders:

Dill seeds help in regulating menstrual flow. Generally, menstrual pain is intolerable, hence to lessen the pain we suggest you to consume dill seeds. You can experience irregular cramps or intestinal muscle contraction due to excessive flow of blood during menstrual cycle. You should consume a mixture of sixty grams of dill decoction with juice of parsley to overcome the unbearable pain during menstrual cycle.

Swellings and boils:

If you get blood filled boils, then you should apply a paste of dill leaves on it. If you want you can make a mixture of dill leaves and powdered turmeric, which helps in overcoming any pus formation. When dill leaves are boiled in sesame oil, it makes an excellent ointment. It helps in reducing swelling and pain of the joints.

Shatavari:

The botanical name of this Ayurvedic herb is Asparagus racemosus; it belongs to the family of lilies. This herb grows in regions of Africa and northern India having tropical climates. Shatavari is rich in mucilage contents, which makes the herb an excellent system detoxifier. Mucilage is a complex carbohydrate in nature and helps our body in releasing waste products from our large intestine. Shatavari also possesses diuretic properties, which allows it to flush out the toxins from our kidneys through urine stimulation. Shatavari can also promote bile production, which helps in cleansing our liver and gallbladder.

Amalaki or amla:

The botanical name of amalaki is Emblica officinalis. This herb is grown widely in the northern and southwestern parts of India. Both fruits and seeds of this herb are frequently used in laxative and diuretic medicines. Amalaki promotes bowel movements in our body and also works as a blood purifier. Consuming the seeds or fruits of this herb regularly helps in keeping our digestive system healthy.

Bhumyamalaki:

Bhumyamalaki’s botanical name is Phyllanthus niruri. This annual herb is originally grown in different parts of Indian subcontinent. Bhumyamalaki is known for its laxative properties, as a result of which it is widely used for stimulating and cleansing liver. This Ayurvedic herb is also prescribed to patients diagnosed with jaundice or suffering from liver enlargement. The herb is an effective remedy for jaundice because of its hepatprotective effects; Bhumyamalaki helps in treating both hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Often this herb is also prescribed as a diuretic. The best feature of this herb is that it is absolutely free from any toxic effect.

1. Babool is known for its aphrodisiac, cooling and nutritive properties. These features of the herb make it an excellent remedy for liver disorders. A tonic is prepared using the leaves of babool for the treatment of liver problems.
2. A paste prepare from the fruits of babool tree when applied topically on factures and wounds speeds up the healing process of the injuries. You can also take capsules made from powdered babool fruit for injury healing. The powder can also be sprinkled directly on the wounds; it will offer instant relief from the pain and discomfort. If you have bleeding wound, the gum extracted from leave of Babool will help in controlling the bleeding.
3. Babool tree is also known for offering several oral health benefits. During the ancient times, people used to use branches of the tree for brushing their teeth.  Babool poses properties that strengthens our gum and also reduces plaque; another major attribute of using babool for tooth care is the freshness of breath it offers.
4. Gum extracted from Babool leaves is used widely as a treatment of sore throat. Babool is an ingredient of a number of herbal cold and cough medicines.
5. During the winter months many of us suffer from excessive dryness of skin. Applying a paste prepare from leave of the tree can reduce the dryness of skin and eliminate the itching sensation. Babool leaves boast anti-inflammatory properties, due to which it is used for treating allergic rashes and other skin diseases.
6. Paste made from babool leaves are also widely used as a skin rejuvenating agent. It will help you maintain the youthfulness of your skin.
7. Individuals suffering from epiphora can also use babool leave for getting rid of the problem. Applying the decoction prepared from babool leaves to the affected eyes will heal the condition quickly.

Other than being famous for its taste, mint also offers a number of health benefits.  Since centuries this herb is used for cutting several maladies. Below we have discussed the health benefits offered by pudina or mint.

·    Helps in curing digestive disorders:

Mint possesses antioxidant properties, which promotes smoother digestion. Antioxidants are known for their ability of terminating unwanted chemical reactions by eradicating the free radicals. This in turn speeds up the process of digestion. Mint also galvanizes enzyme involved in the process of digestion. The other feature of mint that makes it an excellent herb for people with digestive disorder is its appetizing effects. Mint is a common ingredient of a number of medications meant for curing stomach upset. People, who are susceptible to vomiting, are also benefited immensely on consuming mint. Mint helps them to get rid of vomiting like feeling.

·    Helps in reducing headaches:

Mint possess an extremely refreshing and strong smell, which makes it an effective remedy for headaches. A number of herbal medicines manufactured for curing headaches contain mint as the primary ingredient. Mint is also a frequently used ingredient of balms and pain relieving ointments. Applying balms containing mint on the neck, forehead and temples helps in getting rid of headaches.

·    Helps in preventing cancers:

Some medical studies have shown that mint possess properties that can protect an individual from cancer of various forms. According to the scientists involved in those studies, enzymes found in mint are responsible for its anti-cancer effects. Cancer forms that can be prevented by consuming mint regularly include lung cancer and skin cancer.

·    Helps in preventing pimples and offers several skin care benefits:

Mint juice is known for its antiseptic properties. It is widely used as a skin cleansing agent. Mint is also used in a number of cosmetic products like lipsticks, face washes, exfoliating scrubs and cleansers. The soothing effect of mint helps in treating skin infections characterized by redness and inflammation. People applying juice extracted from mint leaves on their face regularly never get pimples.

·   Helps in preventing cough and asthma:

We have mentioned before that mint possesses a strong aroma; this property of mint makes it a remedy for cough and asthma. According to herbalists, people suffering from asthma can experience significant relief from symptoms of the disease if they make mint leave a part of their daily diet. Mint can also sooth and cool the throat of patients experience incessant coughs. The soothing effect of mint helps in breaking down the cough instantly. Due to this property, mint is a common ingredient of majority of the inhalers available in the market. Mint is also used in medicines meant for reducing coughs.

Treats diarrhea:

Babul leaves are excellent for treatment of diarrhea or stomach upset of moderate intensity. Mix equal quantities of tender babul leaves with black and white zeera or cumin seeds. Take 12 g of this mixture 3 times every day to get rid of diarrhea. Consuming an infusion prepared using the bark of babul tree 3 times in a day is also an effective rekey for diarrhea.

Treats tooth disorders:

Chew fresh barks of babul tree for strengthening your loose teeth. This remedy also helps in arresting bleeding from gums. Brushing teeth regularly with a mixture of 60g charcoal prepared from babul wood, 12g rock salt and 24g roasted alum will give you shiny white teeth.

Treats eczema:

Babul bark is an excellent remedy for eczema. Take 25g each of babul bark and mango bark and boil them in 1liter water. Allow the vapor to foment skin areas affected by eczema. After completion of fomentation, anoint the area with ghee.

Treats conjunctivitis:

Babul leaves are often used for treating conjunctivitis. Prepare a paste of these leaves and apply it on your eyes before going to bed. Bandage the area properly. Untie the bandage only when you get up next morning. You will experience significant improvement in the redness and pain in your eyes.

Treats tonsillitis:

Prepare a decoction using bark of babul tree and add rock salt to it. Use this decoction for gargling and your tonsillitis will get cured within a few days.

Healing Power:
The tulsi plant is known to have a number of medicinal properties. The leaves are said to double up as a nerve tonic and it could also help in sharpening memory. They would also be able to promote the removal of phlegm and catarrhal matter from the bronchial tube. The leaves are said to be helpful when it comes to inducing copious perspiration.

Common Cold and Fever:
The leaves of the holy basil herb are said to be useful when it comes to curing a number of fevers. When it comes to the rainy season, fevers like malaria and even dengue are said to be prevalent on a wide bases. If tender leaves of tulsi are boiled with tea, they could act as preventive barriers to these diseases. When it comes to high fevers, a decoction made from boiled leaves with cardamom that has been powdered in half a liter of water and this gets mixed with milk and sugar which will help in bringing down the temperature. The juice from these leaves can be used to bring down the fever. In every 2 to 3 hours, you can administer water mixed with the juice of tulsi leaves to try and get the temperature down.

Sore Throat:
When it c0mes to treating a sore throat, the leaves of the basil plant can be taken in the form of a drink. Another alternative would be to gargle with this water.

Stress:
The leaves of the holy basil plant are said to be an ‘adaptogen’ or in other words, they are anti-stress agents. When it comes to even health people, chewing on 12 leaves per day could end up providing for a buffer from stress. Basil leaves are a natural blood purifier and could help in avoiding a number of ailments.

Insect Bites:
This herb is said to be a prophylactic and curative when it comes to insect bites or stings. Ingesting a teaspoonful of this juice should be taken, and for best results, you should repeat it after a couple of hours. A paste that has been derived from the fresh roots of the herb could also be effective in the treatment of insect and leech bites.

Teeth Disorder:
This herb is said to help when it comes to treating teeth disorders. Once the leaves have been dried in the sun and they have been powdered, it could be used in the process of brushing teeth. If these powdered leaves are mixed with mustard oil, it could be used in the form of toothpaste. The use of tulsi could help in the maintenance of dental health. It also helps in counteracting bad breath. It could also be used in the massage of gums.

Eye Disorders:
Basil juice is said to be effective in remedying sore eyes and even helpful in the treatment of night blindness.

Kidney Stone:
Basil is said to help in the strengthening of kidneys. When it comes to the condition of renal stone, the basil leaves juice could help in expelling the stones via the urinary tract. You could couple the juice with honey for the sake of taste.

Children’s Ailments:
Common pediatric problems like fever, cough, cold, diarrhea and vomiting could end up responding favorably when the juice from basil leaves is used. The pustules of chicken pox can also be hastened using basil leaves with saffron in the case of a delay of their appearance.

Heart Disorder:
Basil is said to be efficient when it comes to controlling and treating cardiac disease. It can help in treating the weakness that results from these sorts of cardiac diseases. Basil leaves could help in reducing the levels of cholesterol in the blood.

Skin Disorders:
The juice from basil, when applied topically, could help in treating ringworm and other sort of skin diseases. Some naturopaths have used this herb successfully when it comes to treating and bettering leucoderma.

Ayurvedic science provides for a number of natural treatments that could help with the promotion of hair growth and also render your hair with a brand new lease of life.

Eclipta Alba or Bhringaraj:

Bhringaraj or eclipta alba is one of the best herbs when it comes to preventing balding or premature graying. It is also said to be the most effective when it comes to promoting hair regrowth. The whole plant, including the seeds, are said to carry medicinal value with it. It is said to be extremely useful internally as well as externally. Traditionally speaking, bhringaraj was used to garner healthy black hair. The leaves of this plant were boiled in coconut oil and the concoction was then used o the hair. In today’s date, this herb is an integral ingredient in most herbal shampoos.

Embelica Officinalis or Amalaki:

This herb is a proven supplement when it comes to hair regrowth. The fruit of this plant is better known as amla. This fruit is initially sundried, and then it is boiled in coconut oil until the point where the solid fruit part gets completely charred. After it cools down, this solution is massaged into the hair. This herb and its fruit is said to help in promoting hair regrowth and preventing graying of the hair. This herb is said to be so effective that water in which the fruit had been soaked can be used as a natural conditioner for the hair.

The Trinity or Triphala:

The triphala is a combination of three different herbs –

Haritaki – Terminalia Chebula

Amalaki – Embelica Officinalis

Vibhitaki – Terminalia Bellirica

The oral intake of this mixture, if consumed daily, could actually prevent hair loss. This mixture could also be used by mixing it well in hot oil and then using it to massage the scalp. Given the fact that triphala is very effective for usage on the hair, consistent usage of this herbal mixture could actually leave you with a fuller and healthier mane.