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Ayurveda & Facial Oils 💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

Skin care is very important in Ayurveda because it can show if you are getting proper nutrients and can be a beautiful way to start a self-care regimen. We suggest taking care of your skin with natural products and oils. Each skin type is different and prevention of acne or rashes is easier to handle. When you start to get a glow to your skin you will feel healthy, vivacious, and confident. Be attuned to how much sun exposure you get. The sun can be great for your skin. However, too much unprotected exposure can lead to serious health issues. Lie in the sun before noon or late afternoon making sure to not in the heat of the day. Lie out for 10-15 minutes or at the most 30 minutes. This will improve the circulation in the skin and strengthen the skin tone. However, if you are prone to sunburn or are at a high altitude, limit your sun exposure . There is a misconception that oil is bad for your skin and gives you acne. In fact, a daily oil massage of you body and face keep your skin...
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Fresh Herbs Guide 🌿

 

Herbs are the best source of health-promoting phytochemicals. They have a healing capacity. Herbs help in the prevention as well as treatment of diseases. Some herbs with potent healing power are easily available. These should be used in the fresh form as part of the food.

Commonly available herbs include coriander, basil, mint, parsley, curry leaves and dill leaves. Besides, fennel green, giloy leaves, hyssop, oregano, moringa and rosemary are also available in some part of the world.

Fresh herbs have strong antioxidant, anticancer, anti-mutagenic, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, renal protective and anti-inflammatory properties. These herbs help to preserve health by protective actions. These herbs also boost immunity.

KEY RECOMMENDATION

  1. Variety: Include a variety of fresh herbs in your diet. Choose at least 2 types of different herbs every day.
  2. Fresh: These herbs should be fresh. Consume within 2-3 days after picking up from the garden or purchasing from the vegetable market.
  3. Green: Use the green leaves of these herbs as a part of the food.

    4. RECOMMENDED SERVINGS

    The green leaves of these herbs are a particularly important part of the healing diet. Due to protective and healing benefits, herbs are also an essential part of dietary guidelines.

    Standard Serving Size

    Form1 Serving Size equal to:
    Chopped Herbs15 grams (approx. 1 ½ handful)
    Herbs Paste15 grams (approx. 1 ½ handful)
    Green Chutney (without salt)15 grams (approx. 1 ½ handful)

    Recommended Servings

    Age Group (In Year)Minimum Daily AmountRecommended Daily Amount
    1-21/6 serving (2.5 g)1/3 serving (5 g)
    2-31/3 serving (5 g)½ serving (7.5 g)
    4-8½ serving (7.5 g)¾ serving (11.25 g)
    9-11¾ serving (11.25 g)1 serving (15 g)
    12-131 serving (15 g)1 ½ serving (22.5 g)
    14-181 ½ serving (22.5 g)2 servings (30 g)
    19-701 ½ serving (22.5 g)2 servings (30 g)
    70+1 ½ serving (22.5 g)2 servings (30 g)
    Pregnant1 ½ serving (22.5 g)2 servings (30 g)
    Lactating1 ½ serving (22.5 g)2 servings (30 g)

    FRESH HERBS CATEGORIES

    There are two categories (group) of fresh herbs:

    Essential Herbs (Group 1)

    Essential herbs include all varieties of basil, coriander, mint, oregano, and thyme.

    1. Basil (all types).
      1. African Blue Basil
      2. Camphor Basil (Kapuri Tulsi) – Ocimum kelimandscharium
      3. Cardinal Basil
      4. Cinnamon Basil
      5. Clove basil or African basil (Ram Tulsi) – Ocimum gratissimum
      6. Genovese Basil (Italian basil)
      7. Greek Basil
      8. Green Ruffles Basil
      9. Hoary basil (Shweta Tulsi) – Ocimum canum
      10. Holy Basil (Vishnu Tulsi) – Ocimum sanctum
      11. Lemon Basil
      12. Lettuce Basil
      13. Lime Basil
      14. Purple Basil
      15. Spicy Globe Basil
      16. Summerlong Basil
      17. Sweet Basil or French Basil (Van Tulsi) – Ocimum bacilicum
      18. Thai Sweet Basil
    2. Coriander or Cilantro – Coriandrum sativum.
    3. Mint (all types)
      1. Apple mint
      2. Orange mint
      3. Peppermint
      4. Pineapple Mint
      5. Spearmint
    4. Oregano (fresh).
    5. Thyme (fresh).

    These herbs are essential. Coriander, basil, and mint should be in your regular diet. You can choose both green herbs from this group if available. If these herbs are unavailable due to season or country, you should use other herbs listed in the recommended group.

    Recommended Herbs (Group 2)

    • Curry leaves.
    • Culantro (long coriander, Mexican coriander) – Eryngium foetidumI.
    • Dill leaves.
    • Fennel (green).
    • Fenugreek leaves.
    • Giloy.
    • Hyssop.
    • Moringa.
    • Parsley.
    • Rosemary.
    • Vietnamese cilantro – Persicaria odorata

    FRESH HERBS IN PREGNANCY

    Fresh herbs are also important during pregnancy. Pregnant women should take coriander daily and mint and basil every week.

    The half of servings should be from coriander. The remaining half should be from other herbs, including mint, basil, fennel green, parsley, dill leaves, giloy leaves, moringa leaves etc.

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