8 simple recipes for ayurvedic oils and pastes for everyday use

Coming from at least 5000 years of human experience ,Ayurveda really is the ‘prima material (first matter) of all medical modalities.Ayurveda is a system in which the healer have responsibility to keep themselves well along with their patients.

The following list comprises of home remedies for various ailments using knowledge of Ayurveda.

1.Ayurvedic Hair Oil: it is a very old recipe still used in traditional homes,

500ml coconut oil

100 'll sesame oil

50 gm bhringraj (green or dried in shade)

50 gm Bramhi

100 cms triphla churn

100 gms curry leaves

1 lemon sliced

100 gm name leaves

8All is mixed together and kept in glass jar under sun for 10 days.can be used in case of premature greying, hair fall and dandruff.

Bhringraj fights premature ageing , name and lemon is for dandruff it can be added or subtracted as per requirement.

2.Ayurvedic oil for arthritis:Ayurveda uses number of herbs which have become uncommon or rare now.one of the most effective arthritis oil used by our grandmother's was cannabis or bhaang oil.cannabis is known to have analgesic as well as anti inflammatory properties which give relief in pain as well as swelling during arthritis.

Recipe as follows

50 gms fresh cannabis leaves or dried leaves.

500 ml mustard oil

100gms sesame oil

100 gms garlic

All these incidents are mixed and heated on a low flame for 5 minutes and then decanted and kept in a glass bottle.it can be used for massage preferably before going to bed.

It gives relief within one week.

3.Anti congestion oil for babies and kids.most commonly used anti congestion oil is mustard oil

Recipe

5-6 clove garlic

1 teaspoon ajwain (caraway seeds)

Pinch of asafoetida

4 tablespoon mustard oil

Mix all the ingredients and heat on a low flame till garlic turns dark brown.cool ,decant and store in glass bottle.can be warmed and applied on chest,soles, nails and fontanelles.

4.Majistha oil for skin: for promoting healthy glow and circulation in skin majistha oil can be used.It reduces blemishes and signs of ageing.majistha oil is however not suitable for oily skin though

5.Paste for teeth whitening:

1. Active charcoal powder is an age old remedy for whitening teeth.
2. Coconut oil with rock salt is known to help in bleeding gums.
3. Turmeric,rock salt and mustard oil are known to whiten teeth.

6.Pastes for skin ailments:

    

1. 2 tbsp Aloe Vera juice mixed with 1 teaspoon turmeric is heated to make a paste like consistency is used  for curing skin infections and pimples\
2. Moong bean (whole) roasted to turn black,powdered and then mixed with coconut oil is used to cure eczema
3. Aloe Vera juice mixed with powdered orange peels is used to cure sunburns and tannings

7.Anti Scar, Cellulite, and Stretch Marks Body Massage Oil Blend

• 2 oz sweet almond oil
• 1.5 oz safflower oil like Beauty Aura Safflower Oil, Eden Foods Organic Safflower Oil, or Pure Safflower oil
• 0.5 oz jojoba oil
• 5 drops of vitamin E oil
• 5 drops lemon essential oil.
• 1 4 oz glass dropper bottle like this one

Directions

• Open the 4 oz bottle and measure the recommended amounts of carrier oil into the bottle.
• Add in the essential oils and any other ingredients.
• Close and shake. Set aside for your body massages.
• You can mix and match and adjust the recipes as you see fit but try to stick to the carrier oils recommended.

8. Aswhagandha Bala Oil

Ayurveda is all about leading a holistic life. There is great stress on the prevention of diseases and lifestyle disorders. Ashwagandha and Bala are Ayurvedic herbs that promote healthy muscle building, which consequently leads to vitality and energy in the body. Combining Ashwagandha and Bala oils can heal nervous disorders, help in developing strong muscles, and provide energy to the body.

A massage with this oil is especially good for toddlers and the elderly as these Ayurvedic herbs are most recommended for their rejuvenating properties, and for developing and restoring damaged muscles.