Chirata is a popular medicinal herb native to high-altitude regions of the sub-temperate Himalayas ranging from the Himalayas to Bhutan. It has a bitter taste and each part of the plant has health benefits. Chirata helps in weight loss as it increases metabolism and helps in burning more calories. It is also beneficial in managing diabetes by increasing insulin secretion and reducing oxidative stress in diabetic patients due to its high antioxidant activity. Chirata also plays a beneficial role in kidneys as it helps prevent stone formation due to its diuretic property. It also protects the kidney from damage by free radicals due to the presence of certain bioactive compounds. As per Ayurveda, taking Chirata water two times a day helps manage fever due to its Jvarghana (antipyretic) property. Chirata is useful in managing skin problems including acne. Applying the paste of Chirata powder along with honey reduces the redness and inflammation and prevents infections due to its anti...
Traditional Medicine in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibbet, Japan, Taiwan, Hongkong, China, and Korea : A Brief Introduction and Comparison
Traditional medicine is defined as indigenous medicine that is used to maintain health and to prevent, diagnose, and treat physical and mental illnesses differently from allopathic medicine based on theories, beliefs, and experiences. In Asian countries—especially India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Japan, Taiwan, Hongkong, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Srilanka, Myanmar, China, and Korea—the main therapeutic methods of TM consist of Panchkarma therapy, acupressure, acupuncture (Pinbhedan), cupping, herbal medicines, and manual therapies, etc. Asian medicine is known to have originated in India about 5,000 years ago. Traditional Medicine words come from Ayurveda. it is originated in India then spread entirely the world through Curiositer travelers, Like Fa-Hien, Ralph Fitch, Al Masudi, Hiuen-Tsang, Marco Polo, Abdul Razak, Megasthenes, etc. Interesting fact - the first Chinese traveler came to India - Fa-Hien The first Chinese pilgrim - traveler to visit India whose reco...