Importance of Ayurvedic herbs
In order to start a productive day, our body requires that it is relaxed and well-nourished in order to fight diseases, de-stress and,stay healthy. Nothing feels relaxing than a thorough and deep nourishing massage that cleanses the body and stimulates blood circulation to the muscle achieving flexibility, stress reduction and a feeling of overall wellness. Ayurveda treatment begins with an internal purification process, followed by a natural diet, herbal remedies, massage therapy, yoga, and meditation. According to Ayurveda, the holistic branch of healing, Abhaynga is a unique and largely practiced ayurvedic massage in which the therapists massage the entire body with warm ayurvedic oils infused with powders from natural herbs, starting from head to toe. The therapeutic efficacy of the ayurvedic massage helps remove accumulated stress in the body, flushing out toxins, improving blood circulation, purifying the skin, keeping the body energetic and, curing insomnia.
These massages are mainly effective because of the intensive treatment method that uses beneficial oils and powders extracted from ayurvedic herbs. The Indian subcontinent is a vast repository of medicinal plants which is used in the preparation of such ayurvedic medicines. Ayurvedic oils are said to be specially crafted medicinal substances that can be used for both internal and external purposes in ayurvedic treatments.
According to the ancient science of Ayurveda, ayurvedic herbs and spices have a multitude of benefits that help cure the body of any ailment. These herbs help in treating the body as a whole, helping it to heal naturally from within and not just the symptoms of an injury or illness. Such herbs are key components of Ayurveda and have been used by various medical practitioners for centuries to cleanse the body, boost immunity, and create a balance between the body, mind, and spirit. Apart from these effective ayurvedic herbs, practitioners even rely upon therapeutic oils and spices to treat illness and promote well-being. The commonly used ayurvedic herbs are Ashwagandha, Triphala, Boswellia, Brahmi, Cumin, Turmeric, Licorice root, Gotu Kola, Bitter melon and Cardamom.
These ayurvedic herbs help in reducing anxiety, stress, and improve sleep patterns. They also reduce inflammation of the skin, relieve the body from pain, improve digestion, promote oral health, help in brain functions like boost memory, cures irritable bowel syndrome, heart diseases, skin infections and increases stamina. Therefore, ayurvedic herbs and spices have a plethora of benefits and have been an essential part of traditional Indian medicine for centuries, providing cure to various conditions of mankind ever since its discovery.
