🌿 Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum Maton – Ela)

 Common Uses / Indications:

• Hiccough

• Vomiting

• Bad breath

• Diarrhoea / Vomiting

• Cold

• Cough

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💊 Remedies & Dosage:

1. For Hiccough, Vomiting, and Bad Breath:

   • Chew 1–2 Elaichi fruits frequently (not more than 4 per day).

2. For Indigestion and Nausea:

   • Take 250–500 mg (≈¼–½ gm) of seed powder fried in ghee, thrice daily with honey.

3. For Digestive Disorders:

   • Ash of Elaichi skin – 2 gm mixed with a little honey, 4–5 times a day.

4. For Cold and Cough (Decoction):

   • Prepare a decoction using:

     • Dhania (Coriander) – 5 gm

     • Methi seeds – 1 gm

     • Turmeric powder – a pinch

   • Take 20 ml, 2–3 times daily.

5. For Cough (Dry or Productive):

   • Mix a little Elaichi powder with 1 teaspoon of honey, 3–4 times daily.

   • Alternatively, chew Elaichi seeds (not more than 3 per day) frequently for relief.

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🩺 Note:
Elaichi acts as a carminative, expectorant, and digestive stimulant. It helps clear phlegm, soothes the throat, and freshens breath naturally.

🌿 DHANIA / Coriander (Coriandrum sativum Linn., Dhanyaka)

General Note:

Coriander seeds are cooling, digestive, and soothing to the system. They are beneficial in common cold, cough, fever, and digestive disorders. Regular use helps purify the blood and maintain internal balance.

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Therapeutic Uses & Remedies

Condition	Remedy / Dosage	Method of Use
Cold / Cough	20 ml decoction prepared from 5 g coarse powder + sugar + turmeric powder	Take thrice daily
	Alternatively, use Dhaniya powder as herbal tea every morning	Prevents cold, cough & aids digestion
Intestinal Worms	3–5 g powder with jaggery	Take twice daily for 5 days
Sunstroke / Dehydration	20 ml decoction prepared from coarse powder + sugar + pinch of salt	Take frequently to restore hydration
Indigestion	20 ml decoction prepared from 5 g coarse powder + pinch of dry ginger powder	Take thrice daily
Fever	20 ml decoction from 5 g powder + sugar	Take 3–4 times daily

🌿 DALCHINI / Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume, Tvak)

General Note:

A commonly used aromatic spice that enhances digestion and has a soothing, uplifting effect on the mind. It is valued for its warming and carminative properties in Ayurveda.

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Therapeutic Uses & Remedies

Condition	Remedy / Dosage	Method of Use
Indigestion	2 g powder of bark with water	Take twice daily
Loss of Appetite	2 g powder of equal parts Dalchini and Ajwain	Chew in three divided doses before food
Vomiting	1–2 g powder with honey	Take thrice daily in divided doses
Tension Headache	Dalchini bark rubbed with water on a rough surface to make paste	Apply paste to forehead
Mental Tension / Stress Relief	Crushed Dalchini pieces kept in handkerchief or near the pillow	Inhale aroma for soothing effect
Dry Cough / Throat Irritation	Chew small pieces or powder of Dalchini	Helps soothe throat and control dry cough

🍋 AMLA / Indian Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis Gaertn., Amalaki)

General Note:

Amla is one of the richest natural sources of Vitamin C. It rejuvenates the body, strengthens immunity, and promotes longevity. Regular use provides nourishment and maintains overall good health.

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Therapeutic Uses & Remedies

Condition	Remedy / Dosage	Method of Use
General Health & Immunity	3–5 g powdered fruit rind twice daily with milk or 10–20 ml fresh juice twice daily or raw Amla fruit	Take regularly to promote vitality
Hyperacidity / Peptic Ulcer / Constipation	3–5 g powdered fruit rind twice daily with milk or 10–20 ml fruit juice twice daily	Take before meals
Stress / Mental Fatigue	External application of 25–50 g fruit rind ground in buttermilk on the forehead	Apply and leave for some time to relieve tension
Diabetes	10–20 ml fruit juice + 10–20 ml fresh Turmeric (Haldi) rhizome juice	Take twice daily
Premature Greying / Hair Fall / Dandruff	(a) Fruit rind soaked overnight in water—apply on scalp 2 hours before bath or (b) Paste of fruit rind applied 2 hours before bath or (c) Eat 1–2 fresh fruits every morning	Strengthens roots and prevents hair fall
Bleeding Gums	Fine Amla powder gently massaged on gums after brushing

🍎 ANAR / Pomegranate (Punica granatum Linn., Dadima)

General Note:

A highly nutritious fruit suitable for people of all ages. It can be safely included in the diet during almost all disease conditions.

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Therapeutic Uses & Remedies

Condition	Remedy / Dosage	Method of Use
Indigestion	10 ml juice of fruit + 1 g black salt or fried Jeera (Cumin) powder + honey/sugar	Hold in mouth for some time before meals
Bleeding Piles	10 ml fruit juice with sugar	Take twice daily
Diarrhoea / Dysentery	10 g powder of dried fruit rind + equal quantity of sugar	Take twice daily
Hyperacidity	10 ml decoction of fruit skin	Take thrice daily
Bad Breath	Gargle with warm decoction made from fruit skin	3–4 times daily
Acne	Paste of pomegranate seeds	Apply on affected area twice daily
General Health	Eat the fruit freely; 10 ml juice twice daily	As dietary supplement

🌿 AJVAIN / Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi Sprague, Yavani)

Therapeutic Uses & Home Remedies:

Condition	Remedy / Dosage	Method of Use
Piles	1 g Ajwain powder + 1 g black salt with buttermilk	Take twice daily
Painful Menses (Dysmenorrhea)	1–2 g seed powder with warm milk	Take thrice daily for 2–3 days
Urticaria (Skin Allergy)	1–2 g seed powder with water	Take twice daily
Abdominal Pain	1 g powder with lukewarm water	Take 2–3 times daily
Flatulence (Gas)	2 g Ajwain powder + equal quantity of Saunf (Fennel) powder with warm water	Take as needed
Sinusitis / Nasal Block	Warm paste of Ajwain seeds applied on forehead and below eyes	Apply in the morning
Nasal Block (Steam Inhalation)	1–2 g Ajwain powder added to steaming water	Inhale vapour 2–3 times a day
Loss of Appetite	1 g powder with warm water, ½ hour before meals	Take twice daily

🌿 Adrak / Sonth (Zingiber officinale Roscoe)

Synonyms: Ardraka (Fresh Ginger), Sunthi (Dry Ginger)

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1. Indigestion

Remedy:
➡️ Take 5 gm crushed fresh rhizome with salt or jaggery, twice daily before meals.

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2. Ear Pain

Remedy:
➡️ Instill 2–4 drops of fresh warm ginger juice into the ear.
⚠️ Do not use if there is any discharge.

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3. Hoarseness of Voice

Remedy:
➡️ Take 1–3 gm powder of dry ginger mixed with honey, in three divided doses per day.

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4. Aches and Pains

Remedy:
➡️ Take 10–20 ml decoction prepared from 2 gm of dry ginger, twice a day.

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5. Cold and Cough

Remedy:
➡️ Take 2–5 gm powder of dry ginger with jaggery, thrice a day in divided doses.
➡️ 10 ml decoction prepared from a piece of ginger, taken every morning, helps prevent recurrent attacks of cold.

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6. Headache

Remedy:
➡️ Apply warm paste of ginger over the forehead up to 3 times a day.

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7. Abdominal Pain

Remedy:
➡️ Take 5 ml fresh ginger juice mixed in a glass of buttermilk with lemon and salt.