COCOPEAT – Suitable Medium for growing plants

 

Cocopeat /Coir pith, is the binding material that comes from the fibre fraction of coconut husks.  It is obtained as a bi-product during the processing of coconut husks for extracting coir fibres.   Cocopeat is an ideal component for mixing with potting mixture.  Depending on the purpose, Cocopeat may be added to an extent of 20 to 50 % by volume, to the potting mixture.    Dried Cocopeat is available commercially as bales, blocks, bricks etc. All these can be re-hydrated into bulk form and easily incorporated into potting mixture. Incorporating Cocopeat with potting mixture improves its porosity, wettability, water holding capacity and absorption capacity.  It can be used for both indoor and outdoor purposes.

Aloe – Natural sunscreen

Aloe – Natural sunscreen

Aloe (Aloe vera) or Kumari  is an important  medicinal plant.   It is known as  Kattarvazha (Malayalam), Ghikanvar or Ghi-kuvar (Hindi), Gritakumari (Sanskrit and Bengali), Kattali or Chirukattali (Tamil) and Chinnakattabanda (Telugu).

                   The pads (leaves) of sweet type Aloe are used as vegetable and for preparing pickles, salads, confectionaries etc.   Plant juice is an ideal nutritional supplement.

As a cosmetic, leaf juice protects skin from ultra violet radiation and thereby enhances the natural complexion by acting as a natural sunscreen.  Hence it is used as an ingredient of many skin tonics and sunscreen lotions.  Leaf juice is very effective in enhancing the growth and health of hair.   Moreover, it helps to counteract dandruff.      

Lakshadeepam-2013

 

Triphala - Herbal Colon Cleanser and Constipation Cure

Author: Dr John Anne

Triphala is an amazing contribution of Ayurveda, the ancient study of natural medications. Triphala is a preparation that is essentially formulated with three myrobalans, known as Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki. These three myrobalans refer emblic myrobalans (Emblica officinalis), belliric myrobalans (Terminalia bellirica) and chebulic myrobalans (Terminalia chebula) respectively.





Benefits of Triphala





Triphala is used to enhance appetite and digestion process. It increases red blood cell counts. It is used to remove extra fat from the body system. If it is used internally, it helps clear digestion process and alleviate the symptoms of headaches. However, there are other claimed benefits associated with the usage of Triphala such as enhancing skin complexion and skin texture.





Since ancient times, Indian continent is rich with the blessings of various useful herbs that not only aid in treating various health hazards, but also in promoting overall healthy balance, both physically and psychologically. In India, people usually take Triphala on a regular basis, no wonder the diseases are far away from that individual.





Each of the fruit components of Triphala takes a great care of the body system by promoting gentle purification of all toxic elements of the body, while improving the digestive system throughout. Due to its ability to nourish internal organ of the body, it resembles the care of the mother to her child. With its high nutritional value, it cleanses the body at the deepest organic level without running down the reserves of the body system. That makes this preparation one of the best among all herbal medications in the world.





Triphala reduces the serum cholesterol, and high blood pressure. It significantly improves function of the liver as well as blood circulation. It has the ability to exert a remarkable protection against cardiovascular diseases.





Ayurvedic Significance





As stated in the study of Ayurveda, the body system is composed of three humors or tridosha. These three humors are known as vata, pitta and kapha. Vata interprets 'wind', relating to mind and nervous system. Pitta is interpreted as 'fire', relating to metabolic transformation inclusive of digestion and absorption of food. Kapha interprets 'water', relating to anabolic or development processes in the body system. Now the three constituents that is, Amalaki, Bibhitaki and Haritaki represent these three humors. Amalaki is related with pitta humor, so it helps treating inflammatory complications, liver problems, ulcers, constipation, diarrhea, infections and many others.





Apart from that, Amalaki offers its significant role as antibacterial and antiviral substance, pronounced expectorant and cardiovascular nourishment tonic. Bibhitaki corresponds to kapha humor. It helps treating asthma, allergies, coughs and bronchiole complications. Haritaki is linked with vata humor. It is helpful in treating chronic constipation, nervousness and anxiety.





Triphala is a well-balanced formulation of these three constituents. All of these three constituents have been studied scientifically and the result confirms the traditional benefits of the same. In total, it is one of the best Ayurvedic rasayana or preparation that offers an excellent solution for lowering cholesterol level, reducing high blood pressure, enhancing blood circulation, improving digestive system and managing eradication without being dependent on laxatives.





Form of availability





You can avail it typically in either of two forms. Either you may have powder or you may have it in the tablet form. Traditional studies suggest taking this medication in the form of powder or churna. You may mix 2 to 3 grams of the powder along with lukewarm water and mix it very well. You can have it either in the evening time every day or you may have it divided into three parts and have it throughout the day following a particular time. Both adults and children can take benefit from it; however the dosages will be varied. If the dosage is taken in larger quantity, it works as a laxative, whereas if the dosage is low, it functions like an effective blood purifier. However it is rare, but in some cases there is no marked effect at all.

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About the Author

Dr John Anne is an herbal specialist with years of experience and extensive research on herbs and alternative health. If you are looking for more information, read about Natural Colon Cleansers and http://www.triphala.ayurvediccure.com. AyurvedicCure.com is the World's Largest Alternative Health Portal. You can also participate in Health Q&A where you can ask questions and share your remedies. Also read about Natural Colon Cleansing