Herbs and Spices in Ayurveda
Cardamom
In April the weather conditions in Europe are always changing.A time when our body is challenged with a lot of different conditions and a time where cough, dyspnoea and diuretic problems are there. For that in the ayurvedic medicine we use Cardamom a spice which helps you to relieve from all this health problems and has a fantastic taste. Dr. Nitha Gopalan our diet doctor here at Nattika Beach Resort will explain you all the properties of Cardamom.
Fenugreek
March the month when spring in Europe is coming and the first sunny days are there. Everybody is happy and is looking forward to the first spring flowers – a time when our body feels fit and awake after a long winter and also a time when we do too much exercises. In this time we always can need a medicine which reduces pain and swellings in our whole body. Fenugreek has the properties and is also a natural aphrodisiac. Dr. Nitha Gopalan our diet doctor here at Nattika Beach Resort will explain you all the properties of fenugreek.
Fennel
February a time when winter is there in Europe and often a lot of people get a cold or don’t feel so comfortable. A time when fennel helps you to relieve a cold or to balance your stomach again. Fennel is balancing the Vatha and Pitha Dosha which is easy out of balance at this time of the year. Dr. Nitha Gopalan our diet doctor here at Nattika Beach Resort will explain you all the properties of fennel.
Cumin
In January the new year has arrived everybody is full of motivation and want to change everything – a time when our body is still a little bit weak about all the celebrations of New Year – Cumin will help you to find back to your Balance– it balance your Vatha and Kapha Dosha and has a anti-toxic property. Dr. Nitha Gopalan our diet doctor here at Nattika Beach Resort will explain you all the properties of cumin.
Ajwain
In December the nights are longer and the food is very rich, heavy and tasty. Christmas is arriving and the family celebrations are going on. A time where a lot of people eat too much. The perfect time for Ajwain a spice which helps you to relieve from flatulence, and diarrhoea.
Ginger
Ginger one of the best known medicines in Ayurveda, helpful in a lot of conditions especially for cholesterol, one of the best medicines to reduce weight and to relieve cold, bronchitis or fever. Ginger you can use nearly for everything – fresh or dry – inside or outside.
Black Pepper
Its October – It is the Autumn season in Europe and a time where a lot of people get a cold or some fever. Black Pepper is the perfect medicine to avoid this diseases. It relieves cold, bronchitis, sinusitis and much more.
Cinnamon
September is the time when a lot of things are changing – the weather, the food. A time when we need spices which are reducing Vatha. Cinnamon reduces Vatha and Kapha. Futhermore Cinnamon is known as a natural medicine for toothaches and bad breathe.
Cloves
August is the time of the year when you calm down a little bit and can breathe through again. Holidays have arrived and a lot of people can now relax. The best time for cloves – a medicine which improves your lung capacity and which is helpful in dental diseases.
Asafoetida
July means hot summer days in Europe a time when a lot of people have troubles to digest their food in a proper way. Asafoetida is a herb which helps you to relax your stomach and to improve digestion.
Herbs & Spices in Ayurveda
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