🌿 JAYPHAL (Myristica fragrans Houtt., Jatiphala)

 1. Diarrhoea in Children

• A pinch of Jayphal powder or the fruit rubbed on a clean surface with milk or water should be given 3–4 times a day.

• Helps control loose motions and soothes the digestive system.

2. Irritability (in Children)

• When the child is restless or irritable, 1–2 pinches of Jayphal powder mixed with milk acts as a mild natural sedative.

• Can be administered 3–4 times a day as needed.

3. Black Pigmentation (especially in menopausal women)

• Jayphal rubbed in milk and applied externally over pigmented facial areas helps lighten dark spots and improve skin tone.

4. Abdominal Pain (due to Diarrhoea)

• 2 gm of Jayphal powder with warm water, taken 4–5 times a day, helps reduce intestinal motility and relieves abdominal pain.

🌿 HING (Ferula narthex Boiss., Hingu)

 🔸 General Benefits

• Regular use of Hing in daily diet improves digestion and relieves digestive disorders.

• The best way to use is to fry Hing in a little ghee before adding it to food.

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⚕️ Medicinal Uses & Remedies

Ailment	Remedy	Dosage/Method
Abdominal Pain / Distention	Dissolve Hing in water and apply on and around the umbilicus.	Especially effective for children and infants with abdominal bloating.
Loss of Appetite / Indigestion	1 gm Hing fried in ghee and taken with buttermilk.	Twice daily.
Toothache	Place a small piece of fried Hing in the carious (decayed) tooth.	As required.
Digestive Tonic	A pinch of Hing fried in ghee with a crushed piece of ginger (adrak), taken with buttermilk before food.	Once or twice daily.

🌿 HALDI (Curcuma longa Linn., Haridra)

Common Uses & Remedies:

Ailment / Condition	Remedy / Method of Use
Diabetes	1–3 gm of Haldi powder with jaggery twice daily.
Acne / Skin Glow / Unwanted Hair	Apply Haldi paste with water, milk, or cream regularly on the face — gives glow to the skin and helps reduce unwanted hair.
Cold / Allergies	Take 2 gm Haldi powder with warm milk and sugar, twice daily. or Prepare a decoction (1 gm Haldi powder) or use Haldi in herbal tea to prevent allergic problems.
Wounds / Ulcers / Skin Diseases	Wash affected parts with Haldi decoction and apply Haldi paste mixed with Ghee or Coconut oil. Repeat twice daily.
Skin Allergy	Drink 10 ml fresh Haldi juice + 10 ml Amla juice, twice daily. or Apply Haldi paste to the affected area twice a day.

GHEE (Clarified Butter)

 Ghee is highly valued in Ayurveda as an anupana (vehicle or carrier) for various medicines. When used judiciously, it promotes both physical and psychological well-being.

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Medicinal Uses & Remedies

Ailment / Condition	Remedy / Method of Use
Ulcers / Wounds / Burns	Apply ghee frequently over the affected part.
Loss of Appetite	Take ghee with a mixture of Hing (asafoetida) and Jeera (cumin) powder along with food.
Memory (in children)	Regular consumption of ghee helps improve memory and mental function.
Constipation	Take 5 ml ghee in a cup of warm milk with a little sugar at bedtime.

🌿 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