AYURVEDIC KITCHEN REMEDIES (2).pptx

Ayurvedic kitchen remedies

1. AYURVEDIC KITCHEN REMEDIES BY Dr. SHIMI BEN.C.J ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF RASASHASTRA AND BHAISHAJYA KALPANA, SCPM AYURVEDIC MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL.GONDA,U.P.

2. Introduction Every woman is the central point in every family . The whole house is controlled by the woman. She is responsible to form a society, nation and world. God has created women with all these good qualities. In Indian Vedshastra , they have represented women as: Aditi- Self independent Bhruti -With good heart Saraswati -Intelligent Devkaam -Pious Sumangali -Auspicious Vishrut -Successful

3. Kitchen Medicine In time past, Kitchen medicine was practiced by every house wife. She may not have used the term or even thought about it much ; but she would have learned how to treat her family for every day ailments and minor emergencies with what she have in her hands Doctors were expensive and so people had to be more self-reliant in their health care Some examples like : Baking soda for upset of stomach Hot lemon and honey as a drink for cold Chicken soup was a cure- all and if any doubt a nice cup of tea was just the thing Therefore we think it is time to revive the disappearing tradition of using your pantry as your pharmacy

4. Conclusion People should know the medicinal importance of the spices, which are daily used in the kitchen, in order to understand the vast scope of Ayurveda. The spices like jeera, turmeric, pepper, ginger, Ajwain etc can heal many diseases, if used properly in daily diet; while some others like garden mint, fenugreek, etc., can prevent the onset of many common illnesses Use of ghee, butter and oil, importance of onions, garlic, ginger, pepper in daily diet is the uniqueness and the completeness of Indian daily diet Various medicinal herbs if used properly, can lead us towards a better physical health and a healthy life.