Triphala Rasayana – Preparation, Usage and Advantages

To overcome ageing and to maintain fitness even in 70s, Triphala Rasayana is the best prescription in Ayurveda.Triphala, the well-known traditional Ayurvedic formulation, makes an excellent skin tonic. It is one of the most popular Ayurvedic medicinal herbs, prescribed by a number of Ayurvedic practitioners. Triphala literally means ‘three fruits’. The three fruits contained in Triphala are Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry), Haritaki (Indian Gallnut or Terminalia chebula), and Bibhitaki (Beleric Myrobalan or Terminalia bellerica). Since Triphala is tridoshic – equally balancing for Vata, Pitta and Kapha – it is beneficial for all skin types. Triphala nourishes the skin, both directly and indirectly. Amla (Indian gooseberry), one of the three ingredients in Triphala, is the richest known natural source of Vitamin C. Apart from the rich source of Vitamin C, Triphala also contains calcium – an important nutrient that helps enhance skin clarity and brings dull, tired skin to life.

Preparation Of Triphala Rasayana

Take 320 gms of Triphala Churnam(powder), which consists of 80 gms each of Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry), Haritaki (Indian Gallnut or Terminalia chebula), and Bibhitaki (Beleric Myrobalan or Terminalia bellerica).

Add 240 gms of Yashti Madhuka powder( Mahuwa tree).Now add 240 gms of Madhuka flower powder (Bassia latifolia flowers ).Add 480gms of pure cow ghee (not jersey cow’s) and make

this as a paste.After mixing thoroughly, add 960 gms of pure honey and mix well.This becomes a 2KG of Triphala Rasayanam.

Usage :

Store this paste in a glass jar (do not use plastic bottles) and daily consume 10gms of this paste after dinner and sleep after 2 hours.

Benefits Of Triphala Rasayanam

Triphala Rasayana is beneficial is promoting ojas, the finest product of digestion that prevents the occurrence of many diseases, creates luster and make the skin exude its natural glow and radiance.

It nourishes both the body and the mind, thereby promoting longevity of life. Therefore, Triphala Rasayana is very much beneficial for adults and children alike.

The Rasayana is especially beneficial for eyes. In case one has problems in eye sight, opting for Triphala Rasayana would be the best bet.

The Rasayana creates a balance in the cholesterol level, by removing ama from the fat tissue.

It helps in the purification of urinary tract, thereby helping the prevention of urinary tract diseases.

It also strengthens and cleanses the liver, which is one of its main functions. This ensures that the liver, one of the important parts of the body, stays healthy. It can also be said that the consumption of Rasayana prevents diseases related to the functioning of liver.

The medicine also helps the management of weight. Thus, it is beneficial for people, who want to loose weight.

It enhances the thirteen agnis (digestive fires), especially the main digestive fire in the stomach.

Triphala Rasayana is helpful in pacifying Kapha and Pitta. If taken on a regular basis, the Rasayana can be a powerful anti-aging medicine.

People suffering from skin inflammation, heat, infection, obesity will find the consumption of Triphala Rasayana as beneficial.

Diseases such as fatigue and anemia can be effectively cured by the regular consumption of Triphala Rasayana, if taken according to the prescribed doses.

You can work for 20 hours in day with less food but will never feel tired.

Usage of this Rasayanam for 1 year continously will bring back youth.

2. Harre 3.Bahera and is used to balance 3 elements in body : Kapha(water), Pitta (Fire), Vaata(Air).The imbalance of these 3 elements are root causes of any dieases in our body and mind.Usually all 3 are spread all over body but mainly Kapha is concentrated between Head and neck, Pitta between chest and navel, Vaata between waist and legs.Triphala Churnam usage daily will balance these 3 elements and keep us free of all diseases.

Triphalas are now discovered by western scientists as natural antibiotics and they are useful to treat premature greying, balding, skin diseases, indigestion, memoryloss, pimples and acnes, dark cirlces under eyes, weak eyesight, weak heart conditions, diabetes, stones in kidneys etc.

Usage :

After brushing teeth in morning, depending on age group this has to be taken.You need to be above 16 years of age to start using this.

Between 16-23 years – 2 gmBetween 24-31 years – 3 gmBetween 32-39 years – 4 gmBetween 40-47 years – 5 gmBetween 48-55 years – 6 gmBetween 56-63 years – 7 gmBetween 64-71 years – 8 gmBetween 72-79 years – 9 gm80+ should use 10gm

How to use during what season :

Between may 14 – July 13 , mix 1/4th old jaggery in triphala churnam.ex: if your intake according to your age is 4gm, then mix 1gm old jaggery

Between july 14 – september 13 , mix 1/8th black salt(Saindhava Lavanam / kaali namak)

Between september 14 – november 13 , mix 1/6th rock candy (misri)

Between november 14 – january 13 , mix 1/6th fried dried ginger(sonti) powder

Between january 14 – march 13 , mix 1/8th fried long pepper (pippallu0 powder

Between march 14 – may 13 , mix 1/2 spoon honey

Advantages of Long term Nonstop usages :

* Usage for 1 year nonstop will remove all weaknesses

* Usage for 2 years will make you disease free

* Usage for 3 years will increase eye strength

* Usage for 4 years will make body strong

* Usage for 5 years will increase mind power, memory, intelligence

* Usage for 6 years will make body muscular and increase vitality

* Usage for 7 years will make all grey hair into black

* Usage for 8 years will make even oldmen into young

* Usage beyong this time will make a human live his life to the fullest

Food Restrictions :

After having this in the morning, only water can be had not more than a glass.Nothing should be taken for atleast 1 hour.Its better to avoid tobacco, alchohol, meat, excess fat food, Buffallo milk and ghee, excess spice, excess salt, excess sour food.Also excess cold food like icecreams, soft drinks and fast foods should be avoided.

Practicing Pranayama (breathing techniques) for atleast 15 minutes per day is advised.Always use old rice or wheat with a layer on it (not completely polished rice or wheat).Also avoiding chillies and using pepper when needed is best for food.

Cracked Heels cure using Ayurvedic Recipes

Cracked Heels Problem is due to excess heat flowing down the body to the feet.This is mostly seen in women in tropical climate zones as they dont wear proper footwear, no apply turmeric paste to their feet.

Method No.1:i) Chandra bedhana Bhastrika pranayaam: Close right nostril and breathe out through left nostril onlyii) Seetali Bhastrika pranayaam : Fold the tongue longitudinally and do Bhastrika pranayam.iii) Seetkari pranayam: Clench the teeth/jaws and do Bhastrika pranayamiv) Apply kaakarakaya/Haritaki (Terminalia bellerica) paste (bitter gourd) mixed with turmeric to the affected part.

Recipe No.2:i) To reduce overheat mix Jeera (Cuminum Cyminum) (fry and make powder), Dhania (coriander) (fry and make powder), candy sugar equally in powder form.Usage:Take 1/2 spoon – 3 times a day along with water.ii) Amla powder (Indian Gooseberry powder) mixed with candy sugar powder equally can also be taken thrice a day to reduce overheat.Benefits:

The excess heat of stomach reduces and cracks of heel will be healed.

Recipe No.3:Ayurvedic Ointment/Cream for Cracked Heels :Bees wax (yellow) : 100 gmSaindhava lavanam(Rock Salt) : 100 gm (fine powder)Guggilam(Incense) : 100 gm (fine powder)Jeguru matti (Black Mud found near river banks) : 100 gm (powder)Jaggery : 100 gm (powder)Honey : 50 gmGhee : 100 gmPachcha karpuram (camphor balming) : 5 gm.Put bees wax in a vessel and heat on SIM flame by adding ghee little by little. Then remove from stove. Cool it and add Saindhava lavanam, jaggery powder, guggilam, Jeguru matti powder, honey. Mix iall contents uniformly to paste. Store it and apply the ointment to the affected parts of heel. This ointment also works well for cracks in the thighs.Benefits:Heals all cracks within 7 to 20 days. Very effective ointment.

Natural cure for Gas problem

Recipe No.1:Sunamukhi, Triphala Churnam (150 gm) , black salt each 50 gm powder.Mix all the above powders with lemon juice to consistency. Grind them make paste to consistency and prepare round tablets equivalent to chana/nut size. Dry them in shade and store after they harden.Dosage :Small children : 1 No; Elders : 2 Nos. for 8 days.

Benefits:All stomach problems like GAS. Acidity, belching, lack of appetite etc . will reduce.

Recipe No.2:Hing (Ingua) (hea and make powder after drying), Vamu, Jeera, pepper in equal proportion, mix and store.Can be used while preparing rasam, dal and curry.Benefits:GAS, acidity, burning of stomach etc will be cleared.

Recipe No.3:Yogasanas and food tips:i) Uttaana padaasanamii) Uttaana dwipadaaasanamiii) Pavana muktasanamiv) Bhujangasanamv) Yogamudrasanamvi) Vajrasanam for 10 min after mealsvii) Avoid fridge waterviii) Avoid oil fryix) Cold food, new rice to be avoidedx) Use naatu aavu milkxi) Avoid meatxii) Avoid breakfast, take juice before 10 am in the morning and before 8 pm in the evening.xiii) Avoid sleeping immediately after dinner (2 hours gap essential)xiv) Chew food 32 timesxv) Eat without watching TV, talking and facing towards East.

Recipe No.4:Karakkaya/Haritaki : 100 gm (Fry, pound and make powder)Sompu seeds : 20 gm (Fry and make powder)Saindhava lavanam (rock salt) : 10 gmMix all the three and store in a bottle. Take half spoon with

water after meals.Benefits:GAS problem, worms, heavy belly, water in stomach etc are relieved. Belly size will be reduced. Constipation and indigestion will be eliminated.

Recipe No.5:Take Agastya lehyam – 3 spoons a day after meals/breakfast

Recipe No.6 : Ayur Sambar powder:Heated Ingua : 100 gmBlack pepper: 100 gm (Fry and pound to powder)Sonti(dried ginger) : 100 gm (Fry and powder)Jeera : 100 gm (Fry and powder)Vaamu : 100 gm (Fry and powder)Mix all powders and store. Can be used while preparing curry, dal or sambar.Benefits:GAS, acidity, burning of stomach will reduce.

Recipe No.7 : Ayurveda chilli powderCurry leaves powder : 50 gm (Dry in shade, fry with 3 or 4 drops of ghee and make powder)Jeera : 10 gm (Fry and powder)Pepper : 10 gm (Fry and powder)Dhania seeds : 100 gm (Fry and make powder)Saindhava lavanam(rock salt) : 10 to 12 gmCloves : 5 gm (Fry and powder)Mix all the powders and store. Take ½ to 1 spoon powder in first morselBenefits:Food will get digested easily, clears from al poisonous gases in stomach, kapha will be melted, cold, cough reduces, excess heat reduces, generates appetite.

Recipe No.8:Kishmish(raisin) : 100 gms

Ginger : 20 gmsSompu seeds (Big size) ; 20 gmPepper : 20 gm (Fry and make powder)Saindhavalavanam (rock salt) : little to taste.Mix all grind and prepare chutney.Can be taken along with rotiBenefits:Kapha (Phlegm) eliminates, excess heat reduces, increases appetite, digestion improves, free motion, GAS is eliminated, acidity reduces.

Ayurvedic cure for Migraine Head Ache

Method No.1:-Yoga & Pranayam:1. Vipareeta karini2. Matsyasana3. Bhramari4. Accupressure treatment : Press and release thumbs.5. Meditation: Sit straight, close eyes and take deep breath. Visualise that good prana releiving headache is flowing into the head region. Retain the breath for few seconds in the region having pain and breathe out visualizing impure black/brown air coming out.

Method No.2 :Migraine develops due to increase of kapha/Phlegm in head region. It also develops due to accumulation of gas, increase of fire element and also due to impure blood in head region.Method:Add 2 tsps good turmeric to hot water and apply steam to head region. Impure gases will be relieved from hear. Dip one cloth in the same water and put fomentation in the effected region.

Method No.3:Add 60gm candy sugar to ½ lt. drinking water overnight. Drink the water early in the morning. Do not eat till one hour.Benefit:Migraine gets relieved within 4 to 7 days if followed daily.

Method No.4:Migraine develops due to opposite behavior in particular season.1. Do not sleep late.2. Do not have excess thinking.3. Do not take water in excess. Take only one glass of copper charged water early in the morning.4. Do not go to places having excessive dust, chemicals etc.5. Avoid pickles, Non Veg food

Method No.5:Vishwamitra tailamSesame oil : 200gm. (nuvvula noone)Vasa powder : 20gmSonthi/Dried Ginger powder : 20gmAtimadhuram/Yashti Madhuka powder : 20gm

Boil oil on SIM flame and add all powders slowly stirring after each addition. Boil till foam disappears and then remove. Store after it cools.Usage:Apply warm oil to the scalp every 3 days. After taking head bath do not sleep day time.

Method No.6:Headache balm : -Add 100gm bees wax to 100gm of Viswamitra tailam after placing it on SIM flame. Stir till ointment/cream is formed.Store after cooling it.Apply balm to head region, knee pain, neck pain, etc.

Method No.7:Boil 100gm. Naatu cow’s ghee. Add one fist full sebja leaves. Boil till the leaves blacken. Filter the ghee and store. Place the ghee in a dropper bottle and put 3 drops in nostrils before half and hour of taking food.Gives good results for headaches.

Method No.8:Triphala powder :300gm (Fry with little ghee)Candy sugar powder : 100gm

Mix all the powders and store in bottle.Take ½ sp morning and evening daily.Benefits :Excess heat reduces, hair blacken, eyes, ears, teeth will strengthen. Headaches are reduced. Nadis in head work properly and gives good result for all headaches within 40 days.

Method No.9:For instant relief:1) Add sugar to water and drink.2) Drink tender coconut water3) Drink cold water.

Method No.10:Take milk and coconut water in equal parts. Add equal amount of cow’s ghee to it and boil on SIM flame till ghee only remains. Filter and store the ghee. Put some ghee in dropper bottle and add two to three drops to the nostrils and breathe in.Benefit:Migraine headache vanishes.