Courtesy: Smt.Nirmala Narayanan
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We are advised to avoid onion and garlic in our diet.
Why? Some explain that they trigger lustful tendencies; hence, we should avoid
them in our diet. But what is the real reason behind this?
During the 'amruta matanam' [churning the Divine Ocean of Milk ('Ksheeraabdi')
for acquiring 'amrut'] Lord Vishnu took the form of a beautiful maiden to obtain
the 'amrut' for the Devas from the hands of the Asuras
who had snatched away the pot containing the 'amrut'. Taking even a small drop
of 'Amrut', the tastiest of all things in all worlds, one faces no death, has no
fear of disease, no hunger or sleep and always remains fresh and active.
Mohini holding the pot of 'amrut' in her hand asked the Devas and the Asuras to
sit in a row facing each other so that she could distribute the 'amrut' to them.
The Asuras dumbstruck by Mohini's beauty sat gaping at her and failed to notice
her action. She was serving the 'amrut' only to the Devas. However, Rahu, one of
the Asuras, noticed it and surreptitiously moved to the row of the Devas and sat
between the Sun and the Moon gods and received the 'amrut'. The Sun and the Moon
noticed him and quietly warned the Lord who was in the form of Mohini. The Lord
hit Rahu on the head with the ladle and ordered him to spit out the 'amrut'. He
spat out the 'amrut' and that fell out as onion and garlic.
Since they have come out of the 'amrut' they are good for health but since they
have come out of an Asura's [demon] mouth they contain demonic elements in them.
Our Puranas detail how a 'jiva' takes birth on earth. The 'jivas' remain as tiny
atoms in space. At the appropriate time, they enter the rain clouds, fall down
as rain and enter the 'Oshadiis' [food grains] on earth. They enter the male as
'retas' [sperm] through the food he consumes and then is transferred to the womb
of the mother where it begins to take form. The demonic qualities are present in
onion and garlic. Thus, one who consumes onion and garlic begets children with
demonic qualities. It is for this reason that one avoids onion and garlic.
Tulsi as Medicine
Tulsi or basil is a herbal remedy for a lot of common ailments.
· The juice of tulsi leaves can be used to bring down fever. Extract of
tulsi leaves in fresh water should be given every 2 to 3 hours. In between one
can keep giving sips of cold water. In children, it is every effective in
bringing down the temperature.
· Tulsi is an important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups and
expectorants. It helps to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi
leaves relieves cold and flu.
· For earache a few drops of tulsi extract, if instilled, relieves the
symptoms promptly.
· The juice of fresh leaves, flower tops and slender roots is a very god
antidote for snake and scorpion bite.
· Its oil is rich in vitamin C, carotene, calcium and phosphorus.
Besides, it has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.
· Ayurvedic tulsi preparations have significantly reduced the symptoms
of viral hepatitis.
· In diabetics it helps in lowering the blood sugar level.
· Its anti-spasmodic property can be utilized to relieve abdominal
colics. The extracts are also helpful in digestive disorders.
· Tulsi leaves have properties similar to the currently available
anti-TB drugs like Streptomycin and Isoniazide.
· Oil of tulsi has been used as a potent anti-malarial drug. It also has
mosquito repellent properties.
· It raises the human body immunity by increasing the antibody
production.
· Experimental studies on animals have shown anti-stress activity with
tulsi extract.
· Tulsi has anti-fertility effect by reducing the estrogen hormone
levels in females and decreasing the sperm count in men.
· It is also used to treat ringworm of the skin.
Why? Some explain that they trigger lustful tendencies; hence, we should avoid
them in our diet. But what is the real reason behind this?
During the 'amruta matanam' [churning the Divine Ocean of Milk ('Ksheeraabdi')
for acquiring 'amrut'] Lord Vishnu took the form of a beautiful maiden to obtain
the 'amrut' for the Devas from the hands of the Asuras
who had snatched away the pot containing the 'amrut'. Taking even a small drop
of 'Amrut', the tastiest of all things in all worlds, one faces no death, has no
fear of disease, no hunger or sleep and always remains fresh and active.
Mohini holding the pot of 'amrut' in her hand asked the Devas and the Asuras to
sit in a row facing each other so that she could distribute the 'amrut' to them.
The Asuras dumbstruck by Mohini's beauty sat gaping at her and failed to notice
her action. She was serving the 'amrut' only to the Devas. However, Rahu, one of
the Asuras, noticed it and surreptitiously moved to the row of the Devas and sat
between the Sun and the Moon gods and received the 'amrut'. The Sun and the Moon
noticed him and quietly warned the Lord who was in the form of Mohini. The Lord
hit Rahu on the head with the ladle and ordered him to spit out the 'amrut'. He
spat out the 'amrut' and that fell out as onion and garlic.
Since they have come out of the 'amrut' they are good for health but since they
have come out of an Asura's [demon] mouth they contain demonic elements in them.
Our Puranas detail how a 'jiva' takes birth on earth. The 'jivas' remain as tiny
atoms in space. At the appropriate time, they enter the rain clouds, fall down
as rain and enter the 'Oshadiis' [food grains] on earth. They enter the male as
'retas' [sperm] through the food he consumes and then is transferred to the womb
of the mother where it begins to take form. The demonic qualities are present in
onion and garlic. Thus, one who consumes onion and garlic begets children with
demonic qualities. It is for this reason that one avoids onion and garlic.
Tulsi as Medicine
Tulsi or basil is a herbal remedy for a lot of common ailments.
· The juice of tulsi leaves can be used to bring down fever. Extract of
tulsi leaves in fresh water should be given every 2 to 3 hours. In between one
can keep giving sips of cold water. In children, it is every effective in
bringing down the temperature.
· Tulsi is an important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups and
expectorants. It helps to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi
leaves relieves cold and flu.
· For earache a few drops of tulsi extract, if instilled, relieves the
symptoms promptly.
· The juice of fresh leaves, flower tops and slender roots is a very god
antidote for snake and scorpion bite.
· Its oil is rich in vitamin C, carotene, calcium and phosphorus.
Besides, it has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.
· Ayurvedic tulsi preparations have significantly reduced the symptoms
of viral hepatitis.
· In diabetics it helps in lowering the blood sugar level.
· Its anti-spasmodic property can be utilized to relieve abdominal
colics. The extracts are also helpful in digestive disorders.
· Tulsi leaves have properties similar to the currently available
anti-TB drugs like Streptomycin and Isoniazide.
· Oil of tulsi has been used as a potent anti-malarial drug. It also has
mosquito repellent properties.
· It raises the human body immunity by increasing the antibody
production.
· Experimental studies on animals have shown anti-stress activity with
tulsi extract.
· Tulsi has anti-fertility effect by reducing the estrogen hormone
levels in females and decreasing the sperm count in men.
· It is also used to treat ringworm of the skin.
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