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Uses of Vitex?

Asked by Amrita Ravi in Alternative Medicine at 5:07 PM on January 06, 2009

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One of the advantages of using herbs for hormonal conditions is that they do not actually contain hormones, but stimulate or balance their production in the body. Research has shown that many of the effects of Vitex are due to its action on the pituitary gland, which acts as a master gland in regulating the production of many hormones. Two such actions that have been verified in the case of Vitex are its stimulation of progesterone production through the ovaries, and its use in reducing too high prolactin levels.

With these actions in mind, Vitex is recommended by herbalists for a number of menstrual and menopausal conditions. Symptoms of PMS that build-up and then are relieved as the menstrual period begins are a good indication. These include fluid retention, mood swings, breast tenderness, headaches, skin conditions and cramping.

Menstrual irregularities can be aided by Vitex, including heavy bleeding, intermenstrual bleeding, too-short cycles and absence of menses. For long-term problems along these lines, Vitex should be taken over a 3 to 6 month period, although its effects, when established, can be long-lasting.

Women coming off of birth control have had success using Vitex to re-establish ovulation and menses.

It has been used along with uterine tonics to aid in fertility and uvulation problems.

Women with uterine fibroids have had success in reducing and even eliminating uterine fibroids with long-term use of Vitex. Benefits are more easily obtained if the fibroids are on the uterine wall and not in deep tissue.

Answered at 5:41 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is Ajirna?

Asked by Amrita Ravi in Alternative Medicine at 4:28 PM on January 06, 2009

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When food is not digested properly, due to low jathragni, and most of the food is not converted into nutritious juice required for the sustenance of the body, it forms the mucus like substance which is 'apakv ahar'. Very little of this substance gets converted in nutritious juice while a large part of it is converted into waste products. This excess of waste causes aggravation of vata, which disrupts the normal functioning of the digestive canal thus producing (ama) in the body. Ama is the toxin caused by undigested food. When dhatus (tissues) are produced from this defective nutritious juice, there is an aggravation of kapha and pitta in them. This results in bad quality of tissues/organs and low immunity.

Signs of proper digestion
No acid eructation.
Feeling of strength and energy to work again.
No difficulty in passing urine or stool.
Feeling of lightness in the body, despite eating.
Feeling hungry again at the right time of the next meal.
Signs of improper digestion
Lethargy
Heaviness in the body and stomach.
Vertigo.
Constipation or diarrhea.
Reversed direction of vata.
Distention.

Answered at 5:17 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by wok ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:56 PM on January 06, 2009

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Asian and Asian-inspired food is quickly growing in popularity, and so is cooking it. One utensil for cooking authentic Asian food is the wok. A wok is a large pan with high sloping sides, handles and a lid. It is especially suited for stir frying food.

A wok may be electric, or it may sit on a small rack above the stove eye. The size and shape of a wok enable the cook to stir fry meats and vegetables, moving them toward and away from the main heat source to ensure even cooking. A regular wok may be less expensive, but it is also harder to use.

Answered at 5:12 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by puris ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:57 PM on January 06, 2009

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Puris are Indian unleavened breads which are traditionally fried in oil. They are typically served immediately after being cooked, while they are still hot and crispy; usually puris are served in a mound on a plate located in the middle of the table, allowing diners to serve themselves. This bread is native to Northern India and Pakistan, where it is quite common, and Indian restaurants which feature food from these regions often have puris on the menu; a common alternate spelling is “poori.”

Answered at 5:11 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by brunch ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:58 PM on January 06, 2009

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Brunch is a meal which is eaten in the late morning or afternoon, generally between the hours of 10 in the morning and two in the afternoon. A typical brunch combines elements of lunch and dinner, reflecting the fact that it is supposed to serve for both meals. Many people associate brunch with the weekends, particularly Sundays, perhaps because many people are able to sleep in on the weekends, making a late breakfast/early lunch combination more appealing. However, brunch can technically be served on any day of the week

Answered at 5:10 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by junket ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:57 PM on January 06, 2009

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Junket is a dessert which is made with sweetened, flavored milk, mixed with rennet to coagulate it. The coagulation causes the junket to set into a soft pudding, which is typically served chilled, often topped with fruit or spices. Depending on how it is made, junket may have a mild or intense flavor, and it can be quite rich as well. Traditionally, junket was often offered to invalids and people who were not feeling well, under the theory that a mildly flavored junket would probably go down and stay down, and provide some nutrition as well.

People have been making some form of junket for centuries. It was certainly familiar to people in the Elizabethan era, when sick children were offered junket as a tempting food in the hopes that it would get them to eat. Early junket would have been made with milk, flavoring, honey, and rennet, as sugar sweeteners were not available or extremely expensive. Modern junket is usually made with sugar, although if you want a more authentic touch, you can use honey instead; honey will also develop a more rich, intense flavor.

Answered at 5:10 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by halvah ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:58 PM on January 06, 2009

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Halvah is a Middle Eastern confection which is also widely made in the Balkans. A number of variants of halvah are made, but the primary recipe includes a seed, nut, or grain, ground with a sweetener such as honey or brown sugar, and flavored with additions of ingredients such as rose water, saffron, dried fruit, or nuts. Halvah is a popular sweet treat across the Middle East, and it often appears at banquets and ceremonial occasions.

Answered at 5:09 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by tannin ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:58 PM on January 06, 2009

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Tannin is a substance found in many different plants. Tannin is notably found naturally occurring in grapes, tea leaves, and oak. The word tannin comes from the historical practice of using the tannin found in oak bark to tan leather, although in the modern world, synthetic is usually used for this purpose instead.

Tannin is found in the skins, seeds, and stems of grapes. Wine that is fermented while still in contact with these parts of the grape – red wine – absorbs a quantity of tannin, which lends a distinct character to the wine. Because the tannin in the seeds of grapes is particularly harsh, wine is usually crushed rather than pressed, to minimize the absorption of seed-based tannin. Many wines also absorb some tannin from the oak barrels they are aged in, which lends additional flavor to the wine.

Answered at 5:09 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by chervil ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:59 PM on January 06, 2009

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An herb is a plant whose leaves, seeds, or flowers are used for flavoring food or in medicine. Other uses of herbs include cosmetics, dyes, and perfumes. The name derives from the Latin word herba, meaning “green crops.”

Chervil, or Anthriscus cerefolium, is an annual that many cultivate as a culinary herb. It is in the parsley family. A related plant, Chaerophyllum bulbosum, is grown for its edible root.

Answered at 5:09 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by mauby ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:59 PM on January 06, 2009

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Mauby is a type of tea or syrup made on many Caribbean islands that has a distinct flavor that some say approaches root beer in taste. Unlike root beer, mauby, which can also be spelled mabi, maby, and mavi, tends to have a very bitter aftertaste. People who love the drink say the taste is an acquired one, but still quite refreshing. It’s by far one of the most popular beverages in the Caribbean, attesting that many people acquired a liking for the drink in childhood. On the other hand, many visitors to the Caribbean also quickly become fans as well.

Answered at 5:08 PM on January 06, 2009

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