Wounds: Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies
Septic or non-healing wounds on the skin
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Recommended Herbs for Wounds
Licorice Glycyzrrhiza glabra Linn Excellent for acidity, voice, and heart tonic (with warm milk), Vayu dossha , bronchitis, colds, cough, laryngitis, general debility, emetic (in large doses), inflammation, mental calming, mucus liquefying and expectorating, mucus membrane tonerand soother, muscle spasms, sore throat, ulcers(contains natural ulcer-healing steroid precursers),urination pain. Cleanses lungs and stomach of Kapha. For colds and flu, mix with ginger (1:1).Blood purification, abdominal pain, nourishes thebrain increasing cranial and cerebrospinal fluid.Improves complexion, hair, and vision. Spiritual Uses: Sattwic ; gives contentment and harmony Turmeric Curcuma longa Linn Amenorrhea, anemia, arthritis, blood purifier, blood tissue formation, circulation, cookingspice, cough, diabetes, worms, jaundice, eye problems, fevers, gas, hemorrhoids, edema, indigestion, ligament stretching, metabolism regulator; mucusrelief, and hysteria (from inhaling fumes); phar-yngitis, protein digesting, skin disorders, abscess,urinary diseases, wound and bruise healer; a natural antibiotic which also improves intestinal flora;inflammatory bowel syndrome (e.g., ulcerativecolitis), Crohn s Disease, chronic hepatitis, chronicbronchial asthma, psoriasis, all inflammatory con-ditions. External acne, insect bites, sore eyes, withhoney or aloe gel for bruises or sprains. Spiritual Uses: Gives one the Divine Goddess s energy and prosperity; chakra and subtle body cleanser; limbers for yoga asana practice Yellow Dock Native American herb with anti-pitta properties. A laxative and blood purifier with anti-inflammatory and antitoxic properties. Used for arthritis, dermatitis, hemorrhoids, skin infections and ulcers.
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