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Sweet Almond Oil: – Sweet Almond Oil is a light weight, mild, non greasy oil and is one of the most commonly used carrier oils. It is suitable for all types of skin. It does not clog the pores of the skin and easily absorbed into the skin. It helps in relieving itching, irritation and inflammation of the skin. It is a very good moisturizer, helps to leave the skin soft and smooth. It is used for facial treatment and body massage.

Apricot Kernel Oil: – Color of Apricot Kernel Oil is virtually clear with a tinge of yellow and it has a faint aroma. It is suitable for all types of skin. It is used for facial message. It softens rough skin and used for the treatment of inflamed skin and slowing down the aging process.

Avocado Oil: – Avocado Oil has a sweet aroma and its color is deep olive green. It is rich in amino acid, vitamins and minerals. It heals scaly skin, softens and moisturizes dry skin. It can be used for the treatment of sun damaged skin, acne and eczema. It is nourishing oil not only for skin but for hair also.

Jojoba Oil: – Actually Jojoba oil is not an oil but a liquid wax. Its color is yellow. It is nourishing and soothing oil for skin of all types and it is a scalp cleanser also. It is a good moisturizer and gently unclogs the pores. It is an antioxidant and used for the treatment of acne.

Grape seed Oil: – Grape seed oil has a light, sweet and a bit nutty aroma. Its texture is thin and its color is usually clear. It is easily absorbed by the skin. It helps to tone and tighten the skin. It is useful for the treatment of acne and other skin problems. It contains linoleic acid which is an essential fatty acid and is important for the skin and the cell membranes. It is a moisturizer and nourishes the skin. It is used in the preparation of body creams, hair care products and massage oils. Continue reading “Carrier oils, uses & benefits” »

The word “aroma” means pleasant smell and “therapy” means treatment for mental or physical disorder. Aromatherapy is a treatment done by using scents. In this therapy liquid plant materials are used which are commonly known as essential oils. Essential oils are aromatic volatile liquids extracted from plants and their different parts:- flowers, leaves, barks, seeds, fruits, roots etc. Due to busy work schedule and pressure of work load in every day’s life persons get tired. Many people suffer from mental stress also.

Stress is one of our greatest enemies which resist us to lead a healthy, natural and peaceful life. People want to relax, want to get rid of mental stress and to lead a healthy and cheerful life. Moreover due to dust, pollution, exposure to sun and bacterial infection our skins are also affected. In order to maintain a soft, smooth and healthy skin we need to take care of our skin. Continue reading “Aromatherapy and its benefit” »

Ayurvedic herbs and medicines for heart diseases (Angina, Heart Attack)

1. Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna): – Bark of Arjuna tree is very good to prevent heart problems. It reduces LDL (bad cholesterol), helps in blood circulation, improves strength of cardiac muscle and maintains the health of the heart.

2. Garlic: – Helps to lower cholesterol level of blood, destroys plaque, prevents blood clot.

3. Turmeric: – Helps to prevent blood clots and lower cholesterol level of blood.

4. Guggul (Commifora mukul): – It helps to improve the level of High Density Lipoprotein, to lower blood – fat level. It is useful for cardiac ischemia and atherosclerosis.

5. Ginger: – Helps to prevent blood clots and reduces blood cholesterol.

6. Cinnamomum Zeylanicumm: – It is known as “Dalchini” in India. It is very useful for lowering cholesterol. It should be used regularly. It works as an anti-oxidant and provide strength to heart muscle.

7. Hawthron: – It is very useful for heart. It gives strength to the heart muscle and flow of blood to the heart.

8. Indula racemosa: – It is grown in upper Himalaya, also useful for preventing heart attack.

9. Alfalfa: – Plaque deposits along the inner wall of arteries and also levels of blood cholesterol are reduced by Alfalfa leaves.

10. Gourd: – Gourd juice can be taken for reducing blockage in coronary arteries.

Ayurvedic medicines

1. If one gram of powder made from equal parts of the fruit rind of chebulic myrobalan (Haritaki) and rhizome of sweet flag (vaca) is taken with honey twice a day then it will be useful.

2. If two grams of powder prepared from sweet flag, as a foetida and costus root is taken at intervals of two hours it will also be useful.

Author: S.N. Bhattacharya