The bunch consisting of 10 exotic flowers of medicinal value during the Karkkidaka month has been popular with the women of Kerala. This is based on the concept that these 10flowers represent 10 different Godesses. Besides,it also gives many medicinal benefits. The belief isthat each flower when worn, brings different blessings to the person. Most of the time, it is such science that turn-out to be customs, that lastor generations. Even wearing of flowers on hair is based on a clear-cut health science principle thathas been passed-on from generation to generation.The transit of the Earth around the sun createschanges and influences in the atmosphere and the health and well-being of all life forms on thisplanet. The sun slowly shifts its path from south to north, and this season is called ‘Utharayanaseason’. Likewise, the path from north to southforms a season called ‘Dhakshinayam’. January-February to June-July is ‘Uthrayana’ season, and from July-August to December-January is 'Dhakshinayana’ season.
Utharayana season which starts in winter and ends in summer. It has adverse effects on the strength and immunity of the human body. This season is also called ‘Aadhana season’. During the season from the rainy season to winter time, thestrength and immunity of the human body willincrease. That is why this season is called ’Visarga’season; as it suggests the restoring of health. The beginning and end of each season makes thebody weaker due to the energy expended by thebody to cope with the extreme variations in the nature of the climate. This is why and how the Ayurveda rejuvenation treatments and the‘Dasapushpa’ wearing during the monsoon season gets its relevance.
Take 60 grams of ‘ Dasapushpa cluster, mix them in 600 ml water and boil raw rice for one person to make a rice gruel. When the rice gruel is cooked and ready, put a few fenugreek seeds, a pinch of cumin seeds, milk squeezed from half a coconut,bring to a boil, turn off the flame, cool down. Add rock salt to taste and moong dal thoran’ as a side dish. Your target is your health safety for the next season.
Poovankurundhila, Muyalchevy, thathra dhurva,
Kayoonniyum panayumadharavodu Vishnu,
Nalpul lathal i Cheruvoolayuzhinjakut t i
pushpangal Pathumiva Koodumithi Kramena.
[Sarvaroga chikitsa ratnam]
Poovangurunnila-
[ Lakshmi Devi]
Scientific name: Vernonia Cineria
Benefits: Reduces body heat. Purifies blood. Improves immunity. If Sirovasthi is done with juice extract of this flower, it will cure the fever and bronchial congestion of children. Other actions: For conjunctivitis, grind and extract the juice of poovankurunnila, mix it in pure sterile cow’s milk and use it as eye drops.
Muyalchevi
[ Shiva]
Scientific Name: Emilia sonchifolia
This is called so, because the leaf looks similar to the ears of a rabbit. This is excellent to fight tonsillitis. Also good for eye diseases. Besides, it gives cooling to the eye.
Directions: Wash the Muyalcheviyan leaves, dry, add rock salt and grind. Squeeze the juice out and apply it on the outside of the tonsils area to get relief from throat pain. It also gives good results when these leaves are chewed along with scallion onions.
Karuka
[Surya Bhagavan]
Scientific name: Cynodon dactylon
Benefits: Reduces phlegm and congestion. Reduces bleeding. Remember, an overdose can cause loose motion.
Direction for preparation: For bleeding associated with piles, mix Karuka in milk,bring to a boil, cool down.
Kayoonyam
[Varunan
Scientific name: Eclipta Alba.
Benefits: This is excellent for a thick hair growth. That is why it has become an active ingredient in all effective hair fortifying oils. It also improves the functions of the liver.
Direction for preparation: Grind and squeeze the juice out of the Kayyunyam including its roots. Take 2 teaspoons daily with honey or sugar 3 times a day for 7-11days. This will protect the liver.
Nilappana
[ Kamadevan]
Scientific name: Curculigo Orchioides
Benefits: Normally known as Musli; this is a potent natural remedy to improve sexual health. Also ideal to treat diseases of the urinary system and vaginal infections. Other
benefits: Grind the Musli roots in Goat milk to use as a face application. It improves the complexion upon regular use.
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