Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

Question:  I try to forget the mistakes I made in the past and move ahead. But the people around me keep reminding me of those past mistakes. What should I do? Sri   Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji:  Smile and move forward. If they are not able to forget the mistakes of the past, then that is their problem. You should forget the mistakes of the past, just drop it and move ahead. You are not the same person as you were in the past when you committed those mistakes, you have changed. When you came to the spiritual path, when you gained this wonderful knowledge, then your entire life has changed. So have complete and unshakeable faith in this fact. In the ancient times, when people used to approach a Guru, then they would even change their birth names. Why was this done? It was to signify that you have taken a new birth altogether when you have come to the Guru. You have become a new person when you gained access to this knowledge. The mistakes you committed in t...

If you want attention, all you get is tension! It’s okay for you to show your upset mood or tendency once in a while, but doing it over & over again is taxing for you and people you love.          People who keep a long face & expect others to cajole and appease them make others run away.          How would you like to see yourself? Happy & bubbling with enthusiasm or dull & difficult to please? - Gurudev Sri Sri..

Do you know what a sign of wisdom and intelligence is ?           A true sign of wisdom is realizing that good events come and go, bad events come and go and as we move on, we come out even more beautiful from these happenings. We blossom even more.           We need to stay in touch with this consciousness and keep it alive within us.             Never lose your smile for anything, never let your enthusiasm come down, just keep moving ahead. - Gurudev Sri Sri ..

If somebody says something bad, you keep thinking about it over and over again in your mind, and become restless – He did this and that person betrayed me.           But see, they only acted in accordance with their nature! One whose nature is to betray, will betray. What else will they do?           Now by thinking about, why he did this and why he did that to you, will only spoil your own mind. This is not a sign of intelligence. - Gurudev Sri Sri ..

Mucuna pruriens (common names; Velvet Bean, Cowitch, kapikacchu etc.) – Fabaceae, is a nutritive tonic and adaptogen commonly used to nourish the nervous system, support healthy sexual energy, and strengthen and tone the reproductive organs. This beautiful plant with its velvety seed pods is also a natural source of levodopa (L-dopa), which is an essential precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine. It’s revered for its ability to uplift one’s mood and enhance a sense of emotional well-being. Mucuna has been recognized and used for thousands of years in Ayurveda.  -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

Anisomeles indica Syn.: Nepeta indica, Anisomeles ovata (Common names: Indian Catmint, Malabar catmint, Kala bhangra, Gobara ) – Lamiaceae, a camphor-scented annual herb found in wastelands , road side etc. The plant is used in traditional herbal medicine. The juice of the leaves is administrated to children for colic, dyspepsia, and fever caused by teething. Inhaling the vapor of the hot infusion induces copious perspiration. A decoction of the plant is an excellent fomentation for is used externally as an embrocation in rheumatism arthritis. 

Aerva lanata (Mountain knotgrass) – Amaranthaceae, found in the wild, throughout India and used in traditional medicine. The root has a camphor-like aroma. The entire plant is helpful for many diseases and it is mainly used for a urinary disorder.  -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

Barleria cristata (common names: Philippine violet Gokran, Crested Philippine violet, Vajradanti etc.) – Acanthaceae, a native to India and southeast Asia is used in different ethnomedical systems for the treatment of a wide range of ailments.  -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

Maesa indica - Primulaceae, Naukuchiatal, fruits are eaten and used in folklore medicine as these are rich in polyphenols.  -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

Cornus macrophylla (large leaf dogwood) - Cornaceae, a medium sized tree. Fruits edible. The wood is anodyne n uterosedative. Bark is used in dysentery. -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

Lawsonia inermis (Henna or Hina) -Lythraceae, cultivated for its leaves used for making powder (henna powder) used for colouring hair, nails, skin etc. also cultivated for hedge. India is the largest producer and exporter of henna in the world and most of henna is produced in Rajasthan.  -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

Rhododendron arboreum (Buransh) - Ericaceae, the tree Rhododendron (rest all species of Rhododendron are herbs or shrubs) is State Tree of Uttarakhand State and National Flower of Nepal. Flowers are extensively used for making syrup, squash n jelly in Uttarakhand, also used in folk medicine.  -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

Melilotus albus (honey clover) - Fabaceae, considered a valuable honey plant and source of nectar. Also cultivated as a forage crop.  -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

Ocimum gratissimum (clove basil) - Lamiaceae is rich in eugenol (the main constituent of clove oil), therefore, the species is used as a condiment, for making herbal tea etc.  -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

Ocimum kilimandscharicum ( camphor basil or kapur tulsi) - Lamiaceae, a species rich in possessing terpenoids ( other species of Ocimum possess phenylpropannoides as a major constituent of essential oil). A main ingredient of herbal tea available in market. -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

Michelia champaca (Champak) - Magnoliaceae, a charismatic tree that produces fragrant yellow flowers. These flowers are rich in essential oils, often used in perfumery. Tree parts also used in Ayurvedic medicine.  -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

Bauhinia tomentosa (yellow bauhinia) - Fabaceae, grown as an ornamental and also used in folk medicine. Young leaves cooked, flowers used as a remedy for dysentery n diarrhoea, the fruits is considered diuretic. The root is vermifuge. -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

Costus barbatus ( spiral ginger, red tower ginger) - Costaceae, a perennial ornamental plant with a long inflorescence that bears edible bright yellow flowers. The plant also used in folk medicine. -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

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