Archives for May 2021

Lemon Balm is a lemon-scented traditionally used to relieve stress, enhance mood, and reduce anxiety. Due to the citrus from the lemon, it acts as a great skin cleanser in cleaning out excess oil, dirt, and pores. Additionally, it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that soothe acne, heals sunburns, and treats inflamed skin. It also helps in eliminating both blackheads and whiteheads from the skin.

Sitafal, more commonly known as Custard Apple, is a popular fruit that manages a variety of diseases. It is rich in fiber, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. Furthermore, Sitafal helps to relieve constipation by promoting bowel movements because of its laxative properties. Due to the antioxidants found in Sitafal leaves, it also helps to manage diabetes and might help enhance insulin production. Furthermore, it helps with high blood pressure due to the potassium and magnesium that promote the dilation of blood vessels that improves blood flow. It may help prevent wrinkles, acne and maintain a healthy glowing skin.

Atibla also known as Atibala literally means “great strength”. It is an is an ayurvedic herb that has body strengthening properties. The plant possesses anti-inflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, diuretic, hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, immunomodulatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-malarial, wound healing, and anti-diarrheal properties. The roots, flowers, leaves, bark, stems, and seeds are used in Ayurvedic medicines.

Sweet Flag is known to stimulate intelligence and expression. In Ayurveda, Sweet Flag is known as a rejuvenating herb because of its positive effect on the nervous system. It is bitter in taste and is used in the dried form. It is slightly tonic and carminative, and goes well with other tonics and stimulants when taken simultaneously. It may be used in cases of flatulent colic, atonic dyspepsia, and feebleness of the digestive organs. As recommended by Ayurved, it works to support cinchona and quinine during times of internal pain.

Green Chiretta, known as “Kalmegh” and “King of Bitters,” is used mainly to protect the liver against free radicals (known to cause liver disease) because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. It works to boost immunity and relieve the symptoms of the common cold, allergies, and sinusitis. Additionally, it lowers blood sugar levels by increasing insulin secretion, therefore, is good for helping diabetics. Green Chiretta powder may be applied to skin to decrease eczema, boils and skin infections because of its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Since it is bitter in taste, it is recommended to consume it in diluted form or with some sweetener. Finally, it widens the blood vessels and increases blood flow, helping those with high blood pressure.