GARLIC, GINGER, AJWAIN PAIN OIL

Thanks to acharya balkrishna ji from whom i learnt to make this oil and sharing it with my dear friends

let’s introduce..

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THE INGREDIENTS REQUIRED FOR GARLIC, GINGER, AJWAIN PAIN OIL

1. gARLIC

the two most beneficial components of garlic are allicin and diallyl sulfide which are sulphurous compounds.

they are antibacterial and antifungal in nature

THERE’S AN AMAZING HISTORY OF GARLIC IN INDIAN MYTHOLOGY

in indian mythology conveys the confusion that many experience in relation to this medicinal plant

at the time of samudra manthan, the churning of the ocean of milk – nectar or Amrit ( nectar of immortality ) was obtained from the ocean

lord vishnu disguised in his enchanting Mohini form began distributing nectar to the gods

seeing this, the demon rahu seated himself with the gods and received a sip of nectar

on coming to know about it, lord vishnu slaughtered the demon’s head with his sudarshan chakra ( discuss )

the nectar in the mouth of the demon fell on the ground and immediately manifested as garlic

so garlic is nectar, imbued with rejuvenated properties but it is also seen as Contaminated because it touched the mouth of a rakshasa ( demon )

garlic is a best rasayana ( rejuvenator ) but the brahmins do not consume it as it is born from the body of a demon ( rakshasa )

YET ANOTHER SHORT STORY OF GARLIC IN MYTHOLOGY SAYS

Lord indra’s wife did not conceive after a hundred years

lord indra consoled her and cajoled her to drink the nectar given by the lord

after drinking the nectar, she burped out some nectar which fell at an unholy place

indra told his wife, ” don’t worry, you will have children and the nectar you burped out will become a Rasayana but since it fell at a wrong location, it will have bad smell and Will not be used by brahmins.

on earth it will be known as lasuna ( garlic )

2. GINGER

the part of the plant that is used is called rhizome.

it contains an active ingredient called GINGEROL which aids in efficient digestive process

GINGER IN AYURVEDA

ginger has been given the status of maha aushadhi ( great medicine )

in ayurvedic terms. ginger reduces vata ( gas and bloating problems ) and kapha ( coughs and swelling problems )

in ayurveda, both fresh ( wet ) ginger and dry ginger are used as medicinal components in preparations like ayurvedic powders and rasayanas ( decoction )

vata is said to upset the digestive tracts so ginger has the properties to combat Excess vata present in gastro intestinal tract and stomach diseases

ginger components also helps in reducing swellings due to it’s hot and pungent nature .

it brings heat to the body and skin thus increasing blood circulation to the area and thus healing

3. AJWAIN SEEDS / BISHOP’S WEED / CARROM SEEDS

it has thymol and carvacrol components for inhibition of fungi and bacterial growth which consists of antiseptic and bactericidal properties

ajwain also formed an important herb in indian folklore practice and is a household remedy for many health problems

it promotes digestion and stomach related problems, fights infections and Relieves join pains

4. OIL – SESAME OR MUSTARD OIL

IMPORTANCE OF OIL IN AYURVEDA

when the vata ( In ayurveda ) goes high in the body, it leads to blood circulation in the peripherals leading to issues like pain in the muscles, dry skin etc.

since the skin is the biggest organ of the body – it has the capacity to Absorb things it comes in contact with

so having oil massages of either sesame or mustard oil would feed the skin with the necessary ingredients which increases the blood circulation

as massage expands the blood vessels on the skin and gives nutrition Through the oils applied as well as through the blood which was not reaching the skin properly due to narrowed blood vessels

this is the basic reason why all massages are so important for vata dominated people

HOW GARLIC, GINGER AND AJWAIN OIL IS HELPFUL TO US

1. They have anti inflammatory and anti oxidant properties

2. they alleviate aches and pain relieving symptoms of acute inflammation and swelling

3. they are good for back pain, knee pain, joint pain and swellings

4. they are a pain relief source for rheumatic arthritic pains

LET’S START TO MAKE THE OIL

1. take a small bowl of Sesame or mustard oil

2. add in Half teaspoon of finely chopped ginger and half a teaspoon of Finely chopped garlic and a pinch of ajwain to the oil

3. mix it well and put it on the gas on slow flame to cook

4. as the oil starts to heat, it will start to bubble at the top

5. once the bubbles settle down and the ginger and garlic pieces have turned golden brown, switch off the flame

Thanks to acharya balkrishna ji from whom i learnt to make this oil and sharing it with my dear friends

let’s introduce..

THE INGREDIENTS REQUIRED FOR GARLIC, GINGER, AJWAIN PAIN OIL

1. gARLIC

the two most beneficial components of garlic are allicin and diallyl sulfide which are sulphurous compounds.

they are antibacterial and antifungal in nature

THERE’S AN AMAZING HISTORY OF GARLIC IN INDIAN MYTHOLOGY

in indian mythology conveys the confusion that many experience in relation to this medicinal plant

at the time of samudra manthan, the churning of the ocean of milk – nectar or Amrit ( nectar of immortality ) was obtained from the ocean

lord vishnu disguised in his enchanting Mohini form began distributing nectar to the gods

seeing this, the demon rahu seated himself with the gods and received a sip of nectar

on coming to know about it, lord vishnu slaughtered the demon’s head with his sudarshan chakra ( discuss )

the nectar in the mouth of the demon fell on the ground and immediately manifested as garlic

so garlic is nectar, imbued with rejuvenated properties but it is also seen as Contaminated because it touched the mouth of a rakshasa ( demon )

garlic is a best rasayana ( rejuvenator ) but the brahmins do not consume it as it is born from the body of a demon ( rakshasa )

YET ANOTHER SHORT STORY OF GARLIC IN MYTHOLOGY SAYS

Lord indra’s wife did not conceive after a hundred years

lord indra consoled her and cajoled her to drink the nectar given by the lord

after drinking the nectar, she burped out some nectar which fell at an unholy place

indra told his wife, ” don’t worry, you will have children and the nectar you burped out will become a Rasayana but since it fell at a wrong location, it will have bad smell and Will not be used by brahmins.

on earth it will be known as lasuna ( garlic )

2. GINGER

the part of the plant that is used is called rhizome.

it contains an active ingredient called GINGEROL which aids in efficient digestive process

GINGER IN AYURVEDA

ginger has been given the status of maha aushadhi ( great medicine )

in ayurvedic terms. ginger reduces vata ( gas and bloating problems ) and kapha ( coughs and swelling problems )

in ayurveda, both fresh ( wet ) ginger and dry ginger are used as medicinal components in preparations like ayurvedic powders and rasayanas ( decoction )

vata is said to upset the digestive tracts so ginger has the properties to combat Excess vata present in gastro intestinal tract and stomach diseases

ginger components also helps in reducing swellings due to it’s hot and pungent nature .

it brings heat to the body and skin thus increasing blood circulation to the area and thus healing

3. AJWAIN SEEDS / BISHOP’S WEED / CARROM SEEDS

it has thymol and carvacrol components for inhibition of fungi and bacterial growth which consists of antiseptic and bactericidal properties

ajwain also formed an important herb in indian folklore practice and is a household remedy for many health problems

it promotes digestion and stomach related problems, fights infections and Relieves join pains

4. OIL – SESAME OR MUSTARD OIL

IMPORTANCE OF OIL IN AYURVEDA

when the vata ( In ayurveda ) goes high in the body, it leads to blood circulation in the peripherals leading to issues like pain in the muscles, dry skin etc.

since the skin is the biggest organ of the body – it has the capacity to Absorb things it comes in contact with

so having oil massages of either sesame or mustard oil would feed the skin with the necessary ingredients which increases the blood circulation

as massage expands the blood vessels on the skin and gives nutrition Through the oils applied as well as through the blood which was not reaching the skin properly due to narrowed blood vessels

this is the basic reason why all massages are so important for vata dominated people

HOW GARLIC, GINGER AND AJWAIN OIL IS HELPFUL TO US

1. They have anti inflammatory and anti oxidant properties

2. they alleviate aches and pain relieving symptoms of acute inflammation and swelling

3. they are good for back pain, knee pain, joint pain and swellings

4. they are a pain relief source for rheumatic arthritic pains

LET’S START TO MAKE THE OIL

1. take a small bowl of Sesame or mustard oil

2. add in Half teaspoon of finely chopped ginger and half a teaspoon of Finely chopped garlic and a pinch of ajwain to the oil

3. mix it well and put it on the gas on slow flame to cook

4. as the oil starts to heat, it will start to bubble at the top

5. once the bubbles settle down and the ginger and garlic pieces have turned golden brown, switch off the flame

6. once the oil cools down, pour it in a dry glass container

if you want then you can strain the oil and keep

i personally prefer keeping the ginger garlic pieces in the oil

so here’s your ginger garlic ajwain oil ready to use

this oil can be stored for months

and believe me this oil has benefitted me with many of my pains in the body

do try this oil and i would be glad to hear from you

so that’s all for now friends

hope you found this content useful

until next time, keep smiling

much love …. stay happy … stay blessed .. ALWAYS

SMITHA

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