Home Remedies for Dry Cough

▪️Types and Symptoms:

Home remedies for dry cough – Dry Cough in Ayurveda known as ‘Shushka Shwasa’, and it is a very common ailment nowadays, especially in cities. But, there are multiple herbs for dry cough available in Ayurveda which is very useful in acute as well as chronic cough.

This mainly occurs when allergens or pollutants in the environment enter your throat pipe, airways, or lungs and trigger your body to cough them out. Sometimes this natural reflex causes inflammation of the respiratory tract and throat.

A person can experience some signs and symptoms such as frequent dry cough, sputum production, irritability, dryness in the mouth, sore throat, tiredness, difficulty in swallowing food.

‘Kasa’ term is used for cough in Ayurveda. It is a condition when Prana Vayu is obstructed due to some causative agents. Regular intake of causative factors will affect the movements of Vayu and produces different sounds.

There are mainly five types of Kasa mentioned in Ayurveda named as Vataj, Pittaj, Kaphaja, Kshataja, and Kshayaja.

🔹According to the Ayurveda, the Respiratory system is governed by Prana Vayu and Udana Vayu and if a person suffering from dry cough then it is termed as ‘Vataja Kasa’.

 

🔸Causative Factors of Vataja Kasa Are Given Below:

Pramitashana (food intake in less quantity)

Stree vegadharana (excess indulgence in sexual activities)

Aayasa (excessive physical strain)

Ruksha sheeta kashatya anna sevan (intake of excess cold, astringent food)

Vegadharana (suppression of natural urges)

Dhooma (smoke, smokers cough)

Diwaswapana (daytime sleeping)

Raja (dust)

Ativyayama (excess exercise, beyond your capacity)

Langhan (fasting)

 

▪️Signs and Symptoms of Vataja Kasa:

Swara bheda (excess hoarseness of voice)

Hrushtalomnah (fainting)

Hrit parshva uru shira shula (pain occur in the cardiac region, sides of the chest, mild headache)

Daurbalya (weakness)

Nirghosha dainyastanana (hollow sound occurs during coughing)

Kapham sushka (semi-solid phlegm comes out with pain)

Urdhava vata jirne anna (upward movement of vayu)

Snigdh amla lavana bhukta (cough gets aggravated by sour, saline, unctuous food and drinks)

 

▪️Ayurvedic Classical Medicines for Dry Cough:

Ayurvedic Acharyas suggest some of the classical medicines that cure the dry cough naturally such as Kantakari avaleha, Chandramrit rasa, Sameerpannaga rasa, Pipplayadi ghrita, Rasna ghrita, Talshadi churna, Kantakari ghrita, etc.

Also, there are some procedures mentioned in the Ayurveda texts that are very beneficial to overcome the symptoms and make the respiratory system so strong that a person can easily fight with seasonal ailments. The most common and effective procedures are given below:

A person can do Abhyanga on the chest to bring dosha’s to the koshta

Apply sesame oil on the chest, upper back, and the neck

Apply hot fermentation by a placed wet towel or erand patra closed to the chest

Do practice of Anulomana

Do Snaihik dhoompana

 

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Tired of Seeing Pillow full of Hairs Every Morning? I've got something for you from Ayurveda! BLOG ON HAIRFALL.

✓First of all let me tell you that each and every person experiences some hair fall but if you lose hundreds of strands a day that's absolutely not normal!

✓As Ayurveda teaches you the "Art of living" so here's something to resolve your problem!

🟡 Let's talk about its common causes:-

✓Main reason is Stress, Anxiety and Tension.

✓Inadequate Sleep and Rest.

✓Pollution may result in hair fall too.

✓Irregular lifestyle is undoubtedly one of the cause.

🟡 Know your problem according to Ayurveda:-

✴️ If there is an imbalance in वात दोष in your body, then your Hairs become excessive dry brittle and frizzy .

✴️ If you have imbalance in पित्त दोष then your hair become thin and premature greying starts and may lead to balding.

✴️ If you have imbalance in कफ दोष then the pores of your scalp become blocked and scalp become extremely oily and finally lead to hair fall. 

🟡 Now! Some remedies from Ayurveda to cure it:

1)Herbs :- Some main herbs that can cure it are Aloe Vera, Amla, Fenugreek, Coconut oil & Til.

✓They may be applied at head or may be consumed.

2)Shirodhara :- It is a process in which warm oils are poured onto your head and then massaged.

✓It increases blood circulation in the scalp and hence helps in better growth of hair.

3) Shiro-abhyanga :- you may use some oils like coconut oil and Til to massage your scalp.

✓It helps to nourish your hair and hair follicles and prevent hair loss.

✓It enhances blood circulation.

✓You may also use Brahmi and Bhringraja taila if available; it produces tremendous results.

4) Shirolepa :- Some hair packs may be also used for fast results.

✓Use Besan, Lemon and Coconut water and make a paste and put it on your hair for some hours and then wash your hairs.

✓You may also use Amla hair pack it nourishes your hair and side-by-side cleanse your scalp as it is packed with vitamin C.

💡 Some tips from my personal experiences :-

✓Wake your empty stomach with copper charged water in morning to prevent hair fall.

✓Chew curry leaves whenever you feel comfortable.

✓Get proper amount of sleep at night.

✓Drink lots of water.

Hope It helps you!

happy Helping!

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Modern and ayurvedic names of bones (अस्थि) By - Darshan Sonawane

Clavicle - अक्षकास्थि

Scapula - अंसफलक 

Humerus - प्रगण्डास्थि

Ulna - अंतः प्रकोष्टास्थि

Radius - बहि: प्रकोष्टास्थि

Carpel bones - पानिकुर्चास्थि

Metacarpals - करांगुलीमुलाश्लाकाए

Phalanges - अंगुल्यास्थिया :

Hip bone - श्रोणिफलक

Femur - उर्वस्थि

Patella - जानु कपालिका

Tibia - अंतः जंघास्थि

Fibula - बहि: जंघास्थि

Tarsal bones - पादकुर्चास्थि

Metatarsals - पादांगुलीमूलश्लाकाए

Vertebrate - कशेरूक

Ribs - पर्शुकाए

Sternum - उरः फलक

Hyoid bone - कण्ठास्थि

Norma verticalis - करोटी पटल

Norma occipitalis - पश्चिमी मण्डल

Norma lateralis - करोटी पक्ष

Norma frontalis - करोटी मुखमंडल

Norma basalis - करोटी भूमितल

Frontal bone - पुर: कपल

Parietal bone - पार्श्व कपल

Occipital bone - पश्चिम कपाल

Temporal bone - शंखास्थि

Sphenoid bone - जतुकास्थि

Ethmoid bone - झर्झरास्थि

Mandible - अधो हन्वास्थि

Maxilla - ऊर्ध्व हन्वास्थि

Nasal bones - नासास्थि

Zygomatic bones - गण्डास्थि

Lacrimal bones - अश्रूपिठास्थि

Palatine bones - ताल्वास्थि

Inferior nasal concha - शुक्तीकास्थि

Vomer bone - सीरिकास्थि

Ear ossicles - कर्णास्थि

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER

Fresh Ginger

1. Acts as an appetizer  
   
2. Digests aam (deep-seated toxins) 
3. Reduces fever 
4. Reduces chilliness by increasing heat and circulation in the body
5. Eliminates nausea 
   
6. It’s a mild laxative

Dry Ginger

1. Helps relieve joint pains from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
   
2. Beneficial in edema and other swelling
   
3. By reducing vata, it relieves pain in back or neck
   
4. Stops diarrhea 
   
5. Helps treat some forms of IBS, abdominal pain and hemorrhoids
   
6. Reduces respiratory tract ailments such as cough, hoarseness of voice, rhinitis, asthma, etc
   
7. Acts as an aphrodisiac 

Tips:

• Before meals - slice a little fresh ginger, add a sprinkle of rock salt and a squeeze of lemon or lime to enhance taste and nutrient absorption

• Can make a paste of dry ginger and water for local application in cases of swelling or also on sinuses and forehead in cases of cold (not for those with very sensitive skin) 

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Vitamin C

 विटामिन सी हमारी रोग प्रतिरोधक क्षमता को मजबूत करता है। इसके सेवन से सर्दी, खांसी व अन्य कई तरह के इन्फेक्शन होने का खतरा कम होता है। यह कई तरह के कैंसर से भी बचाव करता है। विटामिन सी में पाया जाने वाला एंटीआक्सीडेंट श्वेत रूधिर कणिकाओं को डैमेज होने से बचाता है जिससे वो आसानी से अपना का

विटामिन सी हमारी रोग प्रतिरोधक क्षमता को मजबूत करता है। इसके सेवन से सर्दी, खांसी व अन्य कई तरह के इन्फेक्शन होने का खतरा कम होता है। यह कई तरह के कैंसर से भी बचाव करता है। विटामिन सी में पाया जाने वाला एंटीआक्सीडेंट श्वेत रूधिर कणिकाओं को डैमेज होने से बचाता है जिससे वो आसानी से अपना काम कर सकें साथ ही प्रदूषण, तनाव या खराब खान-पान की वजह से होने वाली समस्या से बचाता है। आइए जानते हैं किन फूड्स में है भरपूर विटामिन सी।

विटामिन सी के फायदे
1. विटामन सी फ्री रेडिकल्स से सुरक्षा देता है। फ्री रेडिकल्स से त्वचा पर जल्दी झुर्रियां पड़ने लगती हैं और शरीर के अंग डैमेज होने लगते हैं इसलिए आपको अपने आहार में विटामिन सी शामिल करना चाहिए।

2. विटामिन सी शरीर में कोलोजन का निर्माण करते है जो त्वचा को संगठित बनाये रखने में मदद करता है और त्वचा में कसाव बना रहा है इसी वजह से त्वचा में झुर्रियां नहीं पड़ती है

3. विटामिन सी हडि्डयों व जोड़ों के निर्माण में भी सहायक है। यह फेफड़ों के सुचारू रूप से कार्य करने में भी मददगार है।

4. इम्यून सिस्टम को मजबूत कर सर्दी, खांसी, फ्लू से लड़ने में मदद करता है।

5. दांत और मसूड़ों को मजबूत बनाते हैं।

इनमें है भरपूर विटामिन सी

ओरेंज: एक बड़े संतरे में 82 मिलीग्राम विटामिन सी पाया जाता है।

रेड पिपर: आधा कप कटी हुई लाल मिर्च में 95 मिलीग्राम विटामिन सी पाया जाता है।

केल: एक कप केल में 80 मिलीग्राम विटामिन सी पाया जाता है।

ब्रोकली: आधा कप पके हुए ब्रोकली में 51 मिलीग्राम विटामिन सी होता है।

स्ट्राबेरी: आधा कप स्ट्राबेरी में 42 मिलीग्राम विटामिन सी होता है।

ग्रेपफ्रूट: हाफ ग्रेपफ्रूट में 43 मिलीग्राम विटामिन सी पाया जाता है।

अमरूद: एक अमरूद में 125 मिलीग्राम विटामिन सी पाया जाता है।

कीवी: एक कीवी में 64 मिलीग्राम विटामिन सी पाया जाता है।

ग्रीन पिपर: आधा कप कटी हुई ग्रीन पिपर में 60 मिलीग्राम विटामिन सी पाया जाता है।

ब्रसेल्स स्प्राउट्स: आधा कप पके ब्रसल्स स्प्राउट्स में 48 मिलीग्राम विटामिन सी पाया जाता है।

पुरूष को विटामिन सी की 90 मिलीग्राम मात्रा प्रतिदिन लेना चाहिए और महिला के लिए यह 75 मिलीग्राम प्रतिदिन है।

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🔘A-Z OF FEAR

AEROPHOBIA Fear of flying AGORAPHOBIA Fear of public space

AILUROPHOBIA Fear of cats AMATHOPHOBIA Fear of dust ARACHNOPHOBIA Fear of spiders

ASTRAPOPHOBIA Fear of lightning CLAUSTROPHOBIA Fear of closed-in spaces

EMETOPHOBIA Fear of vomiting EREUTHOPHOBIA Fear of blushing

GENOPHOBIA Fear of sex 

HAEMATOPHOBIA Fear of blood

KERAUNOPHOBIA Fear of thunder MICROPHOBIA Fear of germs/small things

MYSOPHOBIA Fear of dirt 

NYCTOPHOBIA Fear of the dark OCHLOPHOBIA Fear of crowds ORNITHOPHOBIA Fear of birds 

PATHOPHOBIA Fear of disease 

PNIGOPHOBIA Fear of choking PTERONOPHOBIA Fear of feathers

PYROPHOBIA Fear of fire TRISKAEDEKAPHOBIA Fear of the number thirteen

XENOPHOBIA Fear of strangers 

ZOOPHOBIA Fear of animals

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🔘 Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary Gland

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🔹DETAIL :-

▪️FSH - Follicle-stimulating hormone. Gonadotropin. Ovarian follicle development in females, sperm production in

males.

▪️LH -  luteinizing hormone. Gonadotropin. formation of corpus Lutem, ovulation, estrogende rogesterone synthesis in females. testosterone production in males.

▪️TSH - Thyroid-stimulating hormone stimulates thyroid gland, regulate metabolism.

▪️STH - aka HGH. Somatotropic hormone human growth hormone.

stimulates Protein synthesis genral growth.

▪️ACTH - Stimulates secretion of adrenocortisol hormones, help maintain electrolytic homeostasis cope w/stress.

▪️PROLACTIN - controls production of milk by breasts

decreases GARH inhibits ovulation

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