The traditional Indian system of medicine is known as ‘Ayurveda’. Its aim is the preservation of health and wellness by balancing the body, mind and spirit and prevention of diseases rather than their treatment. Ayurvedic herbs and spices offer multiple health benefits, defending the body from several diseases. Below are the top ones.
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Ayurvedic Herbs List
Ayurvedic Spices List
Top 15 Ayurvedic Herbs and Spices List
Ayurvedic Herbs List
Turmeric (Haldi)
Used both as a herb and spice, its health benefit is healing. Turmeric helps to relieve pain and heal internal injuries. You can also apply it topically for healing bruises and cuts. Turmeric also makes your skin glow, hence used in face packs and face masks.
It can also delay premature signs of aging, lower the risk of cancer, promote the liver function as a detoxifier, ease the menstrual flow, relieve nausea and exhaustion, lower stress, protect cognitive abilities, decrease inflammation and improve the digestive system.
Garlic (Lasuna)
This Ayurvedic herb rich in antimicrobial properties can effectively treat cough, cold and influenza. It can even heal extreme pain in your ear. Garlic is most effective if consumed raw (chopped or crushed).
It contains vital minerals like iron, calcium, and phosphorus. It also has traces of chlorine, sulfur, and iodine. Garlic can treat acne, asthma, diabetes, intestinal problems, and heart disorders and can reduce blood pressure.
Ginger (Adrak)
Ginger contains gingerol, a natural anti-inflammatory agent that helps reduce muscle soreness. Ginger can treat morning sickness and digestive disorders. Ginger tea provides vitamins B6, C and D, and potassium, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. It also has anti-parasitic and antimicrobial benefits.
Ginger can also help promote respiratory health, immunity, bone health, sexual activity, and appetite, prevent cancer, relieve menstrual pain, reduce excess gas and treat arthritis, nausea, and flu.
Basil (Tulsi)
Basil, the “queen of herbs” has uncountable health benefits! It can cure respiratory problems, lung problems, heart disorders, fever, dental disorders, and stress. Having water and food with a few basil leaves can purify them by destroying germs. Even basil’s fragrance can protect you from cough and cold and other microbial infections.
Aloe Vera (Ghritkumari)
Aloe Vera can improve digestion, boost immunity, delay aging, heal wounds, reduce blood sugar and oxidative stress and prevent cancer (also healing the side effects of radiotherapy), diabetes, arthritis, nausea, and ulcer.
It enhances hair growth, relieves acid reflux and cures menstrual problems, gum problems, and dermatitis. Applying its gel on the skin can also treat sunburns, rashes, acne, and other skin issues.
Amla (Indian Gooseberry)
Rich in Vitamin C, amla promotes muscle tone, food absorption, fertility and functioning of eyes, liver, brain, lungs, heart muscles and the urinary system, balances the acids, detoxifies free radicals and cools your body.
It improves skin health, delaying your signs of aging. It’s also an Ayurvedic herb for hair, hence used in herbal shampoos and hair tonics.
Neem
Neem is highly valuable for skin and hair health. Neem has a rich combination of organic compounds and essential components.
Dried neem, as well as neem oil (used to make medicines), are highly beneficial. Dried neem is an excellent pest repellent. Neem can treat dandruff, protect the skin, enhance immunity, lower inflammation, heal irritation, speed up healing, delay aging and treat gastric problems.
Ayurvedic Spices List
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha root and berries are very useful in Ayurveda. It’s an adaptogen meaning that it can help the body in managing stress better as it can lower cortisol produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress. It also reduces anxiety and promotes sleep in people suffering from extreme stress.
It can improve muscle growth, male fertility, memory, immunity and reduce inflammation and blood sugar levels.
Cinnamon (Dalchini)
Ayurveda uses cinnamon to promote brain function, digestion and blood circulation, purify the blood and treat pain, sore throat, cold, flu, diarrhea, yeast infections, arthritis, and menstrual problems. Cinnamon bark is loaded with antimicrobial, astringent and anti-clotting properties, minerals like calcium, manganese and iron and also high fiber. Cinnamon oil is widely used in aromatherapy.
Cardamom (Elaichi)
Cardamom is the “queen of spices”. It can control cholesterol, treat gastrointestinal diseases, heart disorders, urinary tract infections, teeth and gum infections, throat problems, lung congestion, pulmonary tuberculosis and enhance blood circulation. It’s also an antidote for poisonous substances.
Cardamom has Vitamins A and C, minerals like calcium, sodium, potassium, copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, zinc and phosphorus and micronutrients like niacin, thiamine, pyridoxine and riboflavin.
Coriander (Dhania)
Coriander can treat high cholesterol, diarrhea, skin inflammation, mouth ulcers, anemia, smallpox, indigestion, menstrual problems, eye diseases and stomach problems like nausea. It contains numerous vitamins and minerals, 11 components of essential oils and 6 kinds of acids (like ascorbic acid- also called Vitamin C).
Black Pepper
Black pepper is high in Vitamins C and K, iron, potassium, manganese, fiber and anti-inflammatory properties. It can cure heart diseases, diarrhea, pyorrhoea, muscular strain, anemia, dental problems, impotence, indigestion, constipation, respiratory diseases, cough, and cold. It’s an antioxidant, beneficial for the skin and aids in weight-loss.
Cumin (Jeera)
Cumin can enhance immunity, treat indigestion, insomnia, piles, cold, respiratory diseases, skin problems, anemia, cancer, lactation and boils. It’s filled with proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, copper, magnesium, iron, manganese, thiamine, niacin and Vitamins A, B6 and E.
Fennel Seeds (Saunf)
Fennel is rich in proteins, carbohydrates, calories, fiber, niacin, folate and Vitamins A and C. It can relieve menstrual disorders, respiratory problems, constipation, diarrhea, colic, flatulence, indigestion, anemia and prevent macular degeneration of the eyes. Fennel’s well-known culinary applications are in antacids, desserts, toothpaste and mouth fresheners.
Sesame Seeds (Til)
Sesame seeds can cure diabetes, indigestion, cancer, heart problems, sleep disorders, respiratory problems, oral problems, inflammation, and chronic stress, promote blood circulation and bone health, detoxify the body, reduce blood pressure and protect against radiation. These seeds are abundant in protein, calories, fiber, copper, magnesium, manganese, folate, niacin, thiamine and Vitamin B6.
Conclusion
Ayurvedic herbs and spices can miraculously eliminate your health problems with their multifarious benefits. Try them out and stay healthy.
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