ayurvedic herbs - herbs for pitta

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Amalaki Commonly known as amla or indian gooseberry is found all over india. It is considered to be the best herb for pacification of pitta dosha. This fruit serves as the richest natural source of vitamin C and contain anti- oxidants which help to remove toxins from body. In ayurvedic classics this herb is mentioned to be as rasayana for pitta dosha. Rasayan indicates regular intake of the particular herb for the pacification of respective dosha. This friut is the main content of the miraculous ayurvedic formulation chyavanprasha which can be consumed for having disease free long life.

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Amalaki

Commonly known as amla or indian gooseberry is found all over india. It is considered to be the best herb for pacification of pitta dosha. This fruit serves as the richest natural source of vitamin C and contain anti-oxidants which help to remove toxins from body. In ayurvedic classics this herb is mentioned to be as rasayana for pitta dosha. Rasayan indicates regular intake of the particular herb for the pacification of respective dosha. This friut is the main content of the miraculous ayurvedic formulation chyavanprasha which can be consumed for having disease free long life.

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Dadima

This friut has been commonly used as an edible fruit, as well as for medicinal purpose. In English it’s called pomegranate and is cultivated throughout India. The sweet and sour taste of this fruit helps to improve the appetite. The fruit also serves to be a good source of anti-oxidants. In ayurvedic text’s this fruit is mentioned as a heart tonic which also purifies the blood. The juice of this fruit is best to pacify pitta dosha. A sweet jam like preparation called dadimavaleha is a good appetizer and is used commonly in condition like diarrhea, vomiting , fever etc.

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Draksha

The fruit of this herb commonly known as grapes is used for medicinal purposes. It is found mostly in humid regions and is cultivated almost all over the world. The fruit is juicy and sweet in taste and serves to be a good source of glucose. It in indicated in almost all the disorders of pitta like excessive thirst, acidity, burning micturition and other such. It is used widely in treatment of jaundice. Consuming 7-8 of dried fruits daily can help relieve constipation. Nice taste of this fruit makes it very beneficial in fever for improving appetite.

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Yashtimadhu

This herb is known as liquorice in English. The root of this herb is used for medicinal purposes. It is sweet in taste and is used for pacification of pitta dosha. It acts as an expectorant and is used for treatment of dry cough, cold etc with honey. It has a mild laxative property and is also indicated in disorders like hyperacidity, heart burn etc. As per ayurvedic texts the root powder of this herb if taken with milk acts as a brain tonic.

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Chandan

Chandan known as sandalwood tree is commonly found in dry regions. It contains an essential oil which has a good fragrance and is used for cosmetic purposes. The herb has cooling properties and pacifies pitta dosha. It is indicated in various skin disorders like burning, eczema, herpes etc. It is common ingredient of face packs used for improving the complexion. The oil processed with this herb can be used for performing snehan, shirodhara etc.

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Kharjura

It appears as a tall palm tree commonly found all over world. Known as date in english the fruits of this herb are rich in sugars and are used extensively as a sweetening agent. It is used for pacification of pitta dosha. An ayurvedic cool drink called kharjuradi mantha is ideal for summers especially for pitta personalities. It acts as a laxative, expectorant and is used for respiratory diseases and fever. It is indicated in disorders of iron deficiency as well.

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Guduchi

This herb is found as a climbing shrub commonly found in the tropical regions of India. It is used for pacification of pitta dosha. It is known to be anti – infective and is extensively used in management of chronic fever. It if found to have properties helping in developing the immune system of the body. In ayurvedic texts this herb is mentioned to be as rasayana.

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Ushira

  This herb is commonly known as Khus grass and is found all over India. It is the pacifier of pitta dosha. The roots have got a fragrant aroma. It removes excess heat from the body and gives a cooling effect. It is indicated for various disorders like acidity, fever, mouth ulcers, burns, excessive thirst etc. The use of ushira is especially indicated during summers when it can be added in face packs or used for flavouring water.

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Narikela

Commonly known as coconut in English, this tree is found all over the world especially near the coastal regions. It is used for pacification of pitta dosha. Coconut water is used in various inflammatory conditions like burning micturition, heart burn, mouth ulcers, acidity, peptic ulcers etc. The fruit pulp is sweet and is used in various food preparations. The dried fruit contains oil which is used for head massage in hair fall, greying of hair etc.

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Nimbuka

  Commonly called as lemon in English this is found all over the world. The fruit is extremely sour in taste and is used as flavouring agent widely. It serves as the rich source of vit.c .It is used for pacification of pitta dosha. It is commonly indicated in disorders of digestive tract like indigestion, acidity, burning, nausea, vomiting etc. Lemon juice is the best drink for summers, liked by all.