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Tea Story from Fields to Morning Cup - Tea ( Camellia sinensis)(चाय) | Introduction |Common Names | Benefits | usages | Gallery

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Tea ( Camellia sinensis) Introduction : Tea is mostly found in China, India, Japan, Srilanka, and Northeast Asia. In India, it is found in Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, and in South India. in India, tea was broadcasted by the British company East India in the 17th century. East India Company started the cultivation of tea by people and made a huge profit from it. In 1907 the tea which was cultivated in India was considered as the best tea than the rest of the nations. Today tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world.  Tea popularity has increased on such a level that today there would not be any place in India where it is not taken or people have become addicted to it. Tea contains caffeine and many more components. Tea extract shows multiple numbers of qualities like- antitumor, antioxidant, antiviral, cholesterol & blood pressure lessening activity.

The Earth Element | Panchmahabhoot

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Introduction The Earth Element The element earth, called “Prithvi” in Sanskrit. Earth element comes 5th in the formation of five super elements(Pancha mahabhutus). Earth evolves by rest four super elements Ether(space), Air(vayu), Water(Jal), Fire(Agni).  sense organ of the earth element is the Smell sense, and the associated organ of smell sense is the nose. nose manifests the sense of smell in our body and this affects us both emotionally and physically. there is a therapy called Aromatherapy or smell therapy. it is found very effective in many diseases like reducing stress, relieving anxiety, recovering depression, improve focus, boost energy, strength immune, balance hormone level, etc.

Ashoka (Saraca asoca) (अशोक) | Introduction | Common Names | Benefits | Usages | Gallery

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 Ashoka (Saraca asoca) (अशोक) Introduction : Ashoka Leaves (3 colors) Ashok is like a pearl in Indian forest medicine. It has been found important since ancient times. Ashoka stands for reliever of misery and also known for decreasing your sorrows. In Ramayana, Sita Mata was kept under the Ashoka tree for 1 year by Ravana. Ashoka trees are planted in gardens for decoration purposes. It has been worshipped by some people in a different part of India due to its religious significance. It is faith that Lord Buddha took birth under the Ashoka tree. It is commonly found in Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, and also found in western ghats of India.  Due to cooling property, it helps in lowering individual body temperatures.   Ashoka Common Names Ashoka tree is also called a friend of women because it helps them in their management of reproductive problems & Menorrhagia. There are mostly two varieties used in medicine purpose - Saraca asoca & false Ashoka ( Pol...

The Water Element | Panchmahabhoot

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What Is Water Element? What is the water element Water element comes forth, in order to formation of elements, water element also called as “Jal tatva”, water element evolves by all three elements we understood till know The Air, The Ether, and The Fire.   As we have heard that our body has more than 60% of water. Now you would ask when I got cut no water burst out of my skin its blood. So every fluidic substance in the body represents the water element. We need to understand that crystal clear water, not the only water, every fluidic substance has a water element. Back to the human body, the water element nourishes and protects our body. Every element has its unique property, the water element helps to balance other element's roles in our body.

Eranda (Castor oil plant), (Ricinus communius)(एरण्ड ) | Introduction | Common Names | Benefits | Usages | Gallery

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Eranda ( Castor oil plant )( Ricinus communius ) Introduction: Eranda's small plant or shrub can be found up to 2000 m altitude in forest soil. The oil which is extracted from its seed kernel is an unhazardous laxative. Eranda is used for multiple purposes in ayurvedic medicine as it has numerous medical qualities. It is one of the best medications for treating constipation and teeth ailments. Eranda seed oil is effective for a person suffering from rheumatism. The patient who is suffering from hemorrhoids, Fistula, rectal prolapse can ex-out their stool without any pressure if they are fed Eranda pak. Castor

The Fire Element | Panchmahabhoot

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What is a Fire Element?  The fire element, Also known as "Agni", It is the third of the Pancha mahabhootas(five super elements). fire elements evolve from space(ether) and air elements. ether or space needed to form fire (which never gets still) and the air is needed to burn. What is Fire? The fire element represents light and heat. Fire produces energy for the body. Fire is the process of releasing energy from its source.   The factor of the fire element is rupa (formation or color). Fire produces the light and due to light the sense of vision is taking place, and the associated organ through we sense vision is eyes. disorders related to Vision perception are due to the fire element.

Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) (अजवायन) | Introduction | Medicinal Benefits | Usage | Common Names | Gallery

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Ajwayan (Ajwain) (Trachyspermum ammi) ( अजवायन )  Introduction : Ajwain Aka Carom Seeds, a common key spice in Indian cuisine. Ajwain is native of the middle east, today it is cultivated in western states of India. Today's spice is well known for its medicinal benefits for ages. I am sure we all might have heard from our grandparents to have Ajwayan for bloating and gastric. Ajwain is blessed with incredible nutrition, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Common Synonyms Botanical Name Trachyspermum Ammi Trachyspermum Ammi   English The bhishop’s weed, Ajova seed, Carom Hindi अजवायन Sanskrit Yavanika, Deepika, deepya, ajmodika yavani Other Yamani, Yavan, Vom, Ajamo, Amusa, Nankha, Jinan Family Apiaceae In Indian tradition after pregnancy a special laddu made with ajwain Jaggery and ghee are strongly suggested to have, it helps purify uterus and suppress pain, improve digestion and appetite.

The Air Element | Pancha mahabhoota

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What is Air Element?   What is Air? The air element, Also known as “Vayu”. Air is the second of the Pancha-mahabhootas. because it originated from the ether. The air element represents the motion, the flow, the moment, a form of kinetic energy. The factor of air is "Touch"(स्पर्श) . In our body, the skin (to sense touch) and The hands (to reach out to touch) are associated organs of Air element. Talk about qualities of air Element, Air is mobile as it is flowing, Air is light, the air is cool until it meets fire element, Air is dry until it combines with the water element, Air is rough, the air is subtle, and the air is clear until it mixes up with earth or water.  Air Element

Garlic (Allium sativum)(लहसुन) | Introduction |Common Names | Benefits | usages | Gallery

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Garlic Introduction  : According to Ayurveda, Garlic do possess five tastes Madhur(sweet), Lavan(salty), Tikta(bitter), kashaya(astringent), katu(pungent) (Pancharasa). Garlic have a great health benefits such as it improves the immune system, improves eye vision, strengthen the digestive fire ( दीपन ), good heart, brain tonic ( मेध्य ), aphrodisiac ( वृष्य ), and too a Rasayana. It is a blood purifier( रक्तशोधक ), aids in healing of fractures ( अस्थिभंग ). In Sanskrit Garlic is called as “Super Herb” ( महौषध ). Because garlic have fantastic results in diseases occur due to Vata imbalance, its rejuvenating property, produces sperm, helpful in skin diseases, Maharshi Vagbhata considered garlic ( महौषध ) the best Vata pacifier. “Garlic” Common Synonyms Botanical Name Allium Sativum Garlic English Garlic Hindi लहसुन Sanskrit लहसुन :, महौषध : , उग्रगन्ध :, यवनोष्ट :, रसोन...

The Ether or space Element | Pancha mahabhoota

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Ether Element Introduction: What is the space element? Ether is the vast area but it doesn't have a boundary, it is often referred to as “Emptiness” or sky or “space”. Ether is the first one of the great elements, because it is the most subtle element of all. The factor of Ether element is sound because, The origin of ether is word(शब्द). let's understand the sense of “sound” in the human body, the ear is the organ to sense the sound or ‘element ether’, and the mouth is its organ to produce the sound. simply, diseases related to hearing and voice are diseases that relate to deterioration or unbalance of the ether element. Ether Element