Msg No. 1190,1199,1233, 1250, 1301, 1305, 1308, 1316, 1319-20, 1324, 1332-35

February 12, 2004

Dear members who posted above messages:

Antidote

Nowadays a number of nervous system related disorders are getting

reported from everywhere. For instance, excess thirst, excess

urination, excess sweating, excess number of ovum during every

monthly cycle (a disorder for which allopathic terms is POD),

irregual menses, loss of some sensory functions etc. When we eat

outside in parties for instance, we experience sore throat or hoarse

voice. Generally in such foods, vegetable ghee is used which is made

by chemical processing of vegetable oils. Dhal, Curries, fried items

also use much oil and they occupy an important part in party dinners.

The reasons for this poison attack are not far to seek; air

pollution, water pollution, pesticide residues in agricultural crops

and fruits, milk pollution by its distribution in Polyethylene

sachets, our daily contact with various polymers through automobile

steering, clothes, spectacles, toothbrush, etc,. food additives like

essences, flavoring agents.

Yeshtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is one antidote for many poisons

entering our system. Ayurveda calls such herbs as `Vishaghna'. In

China, yeshtimadhu is used as a tonic as well as antidote. Modern

allopathic medicines cause a number of side effects. The patients who

have become victims can get relief from such effects using

Yeshtimadhu. Use of yeshtimadhu was known to ayurveda long back.

Acharya Bhavprakash has described Yeshtimadhu as having `Vishaghna'

properties. In China also, approx. 3000 years ago, Yeshtimadhu was

being used to cure Peptic ulcer anywhere in digestive track.

Yeshtimadhu roots are chewed like chewing gum, twice or thrice a day.

If roots are not available, one can use 1/2 to 1 tsp powder along

with 1 tsp of honey, mix well and lick. It improves sweetness in the

voice also. Traditionally, yeshtimadhu is used in medicines for

asthma, cough, cold, inflamatory conditions, mumps, etc. There are a

number of other uses for it. It is also a 'rasayana'. Apasmar

(epilepsy) is also treated using this herb.

For excess thirst, one can chew its roots or make a tea out of its

powder. IT is also useful as coagulant in anti-hemorrage herbs.

Regards

Dr. Bhate

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