Good gifts come in small packages

“Good gifts come in small packages” so true isn’t it? A small flower increases the beauty of the whole garden, tiny rain drops of the first monsoon elevates the spirit of the farmer, and a new born baby becomes the reason of joy for the whole family. In the similar way nature has bestowed us with a number of small gifts. We are surrounded by them but do not realize their importance.

Ayurveda studies such small elements and brings to us their benefits. It is such a vast subject that more you research about it, vaster its horizons become. The advantage of ayurveda is that it uses natural ingredients to cure human ailments. So it is easy, natural with no side effects and you can find these ingredients at home. Let us take a look at some known and available items.

1-      Turmeric- It is such a spice which is available in almost every house and it has so many benefits that make it “the Queen of spice”.  Its anti-inflammatory quality makes it beneficial in healing wounds and skin problems. It is used in enhancing beauty as it removes marks and makes skin fairer. Not only this, turmeric treats diseases like Alzheimer, diabetes, prevents cancer and also boosts the immune system.  

2-      Basil- Basil is considered a holy plant in India due to its amazing benefits. It is rich in anti-oxidants therefore it is very helpful in relieving stress. Basil is also known for its anti-aging quality which slows down the aging process.

3-      Garlic- It is very beneficial for diabetic patients. It reduces the glucose level and also has anti-oxidant qualities. As garlic is antimicrobial, it is used to cure eczema and other fungal infections.

4-      Coriander- Coriander is called a health booster. It removes toxic elements from the body and purifies blood.  It cures indigestion and also protects against urinary tract infection. Coriander lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol.

5-      Coconut Oil- A source of nourishment used by people from years. Coconut oil helps in retaining moisture in our body, and keeps it soft and supple. Lauric acid present in coconut oil helps in preventing heart diseases. Coconut oil if applied and also consumed, helps in preventing premature aging.

Similarly all other naturally available spices, fruits, vegetables, herbs and even oil have many hidden qualities. Ayurveda is not only for beauty enhancement but has permanent solutions for many diseases. Look into ayurveda for your problem and get surprised by finding the solution in your own kitchen. Keep exploring more with Ayurveda and stay healthy.