Secret Ayurvedic formulae-Astrology, Ayurveda-Jyotish

Secret Ayurvedic formulae-Astrology, Ayurveda-Jyotish

I am really feeling very elated, while I am writing this. This information was hibernating for too long in my psyche and it’s burden was overwhelming. I shared some of my findings with some seekers, but never disclosed the whole thing. This was merely out of the fear of Plagiarism. Through all these years my researches have been stolen by people and has been used without courtesies. But my illustrious mentor told me that it is my left over karma so I have to bear it. I have exalted Mars as sixth house lord, watched by Saturn from opposite direction. This is my pending karma. I have to cross this humiliation to reach the final stage. So here I am, disclosing everything. It does not matter whether it gets copied or not, these papers have important information on diseases. It may help someone in suffering and my idea of ever-present knowledge is that it should be freely accessible to all.

These herbs that I have mentioned in the article below were an accidental discovery of mine. I must admit it. I happened to know about them quite accidentally. I was doing some research on mundane matters, when I came across a write up of Late Shri Hardev Sharma Dwivedi. (For those of you who don’t know him, he was one of the finest astrologers that I have ever read about. He used to publish a very famous Almanac in India- Vishwavijay Panchang. He was also mentioned by Shri K.N Rao ji in his book).

His article explained that how should we prepare totems from the roots of these herbs and which charm is related to which planet. He mentioned that the roots of these herbs should be worn as talismans. The article was of least interest to me, because I do not have much believe in talismans. My belief is to live a simple and pure life to achieve happiness.

But there was one herb which grabbed my attention. It was meant for Saturn. It was important, because the same herb was once mentioned by another great Bhrigushastri in Laxmangarh (Rajasthan). This man was also known as legend in his circle, for the blinding accuracy of his predictions. His words were just like carvings on stone. I remembered the herb because it had an odd name.

This was important because two important people from same field, who were living far apart from each other and who were of different ages, were mentioning the same thing. These revered masters of astrology must not have mentioned them without proper knowledge.

It cannot have been a coincidence so I checked the same through the references in other important books like “Veersingha avalokan”, but I cannot find them anywhere else. The two astrologers I mentioned were masters of this science, and they must have read it somewhere. I must admit that I cannot find any of the reference in any of the other books. It might have been possible that some ancient texts have received some harsh downpours of time, and they might have been erased.

So I decided to give it another go with Google. What came back was very strange and it aroused my curiosity. One of the herb I was searching has a very strange scientific name, “Argyreia nervosa”. The word nervosa ringed some bells inside me. Nervosa it seems has some relation to nervous system and according to the article on totems, it was related to Mercury.

In vedic astrology, Mercury is related to nervous system. In fact palmistry attributes the line of Mercury as line of health because problems in nervous system can affect your whole health.

This tickled my curiosity so much, that I started digging google for other herbs. It was difficult because names were in Hindi and I have to find their exact matches. All herbs that were referred as Talismans in article were actually related to the cure of diseases generated by the same planets. I collected data from Ayurvedic research centers and summarized it.

I discovered that some of the herbs were already considered a magical remedy in many of African and European nations. One of the herb was so good that a money hungry conglomerate tried to obtain patents for the same.

My conclusion was that these herbs were not charms. I also shared them with some of my patrons (with a word of caution) and they found them to be highly effective. It was clear that these medicines were known for their multiple medicinal properties in Ayurveda, but modern editions of Charak Sahinta and Sushruta Sahinta lost the significance for their precise and specific effect on certain medical problems.

I was fortunate to be related to a very old man, who was a “Vaidhya” or Ayurvedic Practitioner. He used to wander near the forests areas of Sariska. He was a relative and always told others that herbs needs to be obtained at a certain time period only. They do not show medicinal effect if they are not obtained at a particular configuration of planets and nakshatras. The science of Astrology is directly linked to Ayurveda but modern practitioners follow no such rules. Only a chosen few in Kerela and Varanasi still understand the links between the two. That is the very reason why certain herbal potions do not show any effect on application. The other rule is that medicines are not universal. Everybody carries a different constitution. One needs to be adept in “Nadi Prakisha” (A method of obtaining information about Tridoshas by observing the palpitation near the wrist) to administer the correct amount of doses to patients.

I know another practitioner from my area who use to tell everything about the person just by “Nadi Prakisha” (even the food consumed by the person a day before). These rare methods need to be shared. The Indian habit of keeping important knowledge as secret has already resulted in a severe loss to ancient knowledge.

It is my firm believe that further research in chemical & Principal Constituents of these herbs will open up new areas of treatments in definitive medical problems.

I leave the legitimacy of this research on reader’s discretion.

A word of caution for all readers. These are ayurvedic medicines but they need advice from proper medical practitioner before use.

Medical problems and Organs related to planets.

Astrologically every planet creates a different kind of problem. Some problems are created by combination of planetary configurations. The references for diseases related to planets are taken from Roganirnaya Adhyaya of Phaldeepika & classics like Sarvarthchintamani ,Jatakparijat & Veersinghavalokan.

________________________________SUN AND ITS HERB_________________________

 

Photo courtesy: Asit K. Ghosh Thaumaturgist

The medicine related to Sun is

BILVA.

Botanical name: Aegle marmelos Corr.

DISEASES RELATED TO SUN

A weak or malefic Sun creates problems related to eyes and heart. It causes overheating resulting in diarrhea. It causes heart related issues

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

The root bark is used as a remedy in hypochondriasis, melancholia and palpitation of the heart. It is used to treat diarrhoea & netra roga (eye-disease). These diseases according to astrology are caused by bad placement of Sun.

It is possible that its roots can also be worn as charm to reduce the bad effect of Sun in one’s horoscope.

 

—————-MOON ——————–

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The herb for Moon is

KHIRNI

Botanical name : Manilkara hexandra (Roxb.) Dubard (Mimosups hexandra)

DISEASES RELATED TO MOON

A weak Moon can results in troubles related to eyes, lungs and mental disorders related to anxiety, lethargy, drowsiness or disorders of the mind

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

The fruits are milky, sweet, sour, cooling, aphrodisiac, appetizer, emollient and tonic. Fruit pacifies hallucinations, loss of consciousness, anorexia, bronchitis (Lungs), ulcers and the opacity of the cornea (eyes).

This herb can treat the problems create by weak or malefic Moon.

 

—————————–MARS—————–

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The herb related to Mars is  ANANTMOOL.

Indian Sarsaparilla (Eng.)

Lt. Name:
Hemidesmus indicus – Asclepiadaceae

 DISEASES RELATED TO MARS

A badly placed Mars can result in problems related to skin, fevers, blood related disorders, ulcers, surgeries etc.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

It promotes health and vigour (Mars rules Vigour in astrology. That is why Pitru Rekha which surrounds this area in Hand is related to vitality of human body). Decoction of stalks and leaves is used for skin eruptions, hearing disorders, fevers etc. Root decoction helps in skin diseases, syphilis, elephantiasis, loss of sensation, hemiplegia, loss of appetite, blood purification and for kidney and urinary disorders (herbs for ever, 2005).

——————————–MERCURY———————-

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The herb related to Mercury is VIDHARA

Argyreia nervosa

 Common names include Hawaiian Baby Woodrose, Adhoguda अधोगुडा or Vidhara विधारा (Sanskrit), Elephant Creeper and Woolly Morning Glory.

 DISEASES RELATED TO MERCURY

A badly placed Mercury can cause Nerves related problems, allergies of skin, Problems in speech etc

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

The root of the Elephant Creeper is a diuretic and an aphrodisiac (Relation with weak Mercury and Venus). It is also used to treat gonorrhoea, rheumatism and nervous system disorders (Relation with Mercury). The plant is also a tonic for the nervous system, relieving anxiety.

 

————————-VENUS————–

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The medicine related to Venus is SARPUNKHA

Latin name: Tephrosia Purpurea

DISEASES RELATED TO VENUS

A badly placed Venus can result in Infertility in males, diseases of private organs or Kidney related disorders, loss of bodily luster, Shweta Kushtha and loss of Vigor.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

It is anti leprotic (Kushtha) in use. . In the traditional Indian medicine it is famous for its effectiveness in bilious febrile attacks, obstruction of liver and spleen apart. Notably it has shown good results in cirrhosis and viral hepatitis in clinical trials (human studies). It is used as a traditional medicine for urinary disorders in some areas of Chattishgarh.

————————————-SATURN—————————

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The medicine related to Saturn is BICCHUJADI

Latin Name: Harpagophytum procumbens

Common name: Devil’s Claw

DISEASES RELATED TO SATURN

A badly placed Saturn can result in several disorders. It has relation with Arthritis, Paralysis, neuralgia, migraine, general pains in body, Low back pain etc.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

 Devil’s Claw is also claimed to be beneficial for treating diseases of like arthritis and rheumatism. It is said to help alleviate problems with and improve the vitality of the joints, as well as stimulating appetite and aid digestion, increase cholesterol and fatty acids in the blood. Devil’s Claw has been recommended for treating diabetes, hardening of the arteries, lumbago, gastrointestinal disturbances, menstrual difficulties, neuralgia, headache, heartburn and gout

—————–JUPITER————

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The medicine related to Jupiter is BHARANGI

Rotheca serrata, commonly known as the blue fountain bush, the blue-flowered glory tree or the beetle killer

DISEASES RELATED TO JUPITER

A badly placed Jupiter can cause many problems. This includes Weak Medha, Lung and liver diseases, mucus and cough, tumours, Jaundice, general weakness, indigestion etc.

 MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

 According to the ancient Sanskrit verses, bharangi can help breathing problems, chronic sinusitis, chronic cough, and inflammation. It is helps improve digestion and metabolism. It acts as mucolytic, breaks down mucus and eases it out of lungs. It is useful in abdominal tumours

 

——————-KETU————-

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The medicine related to Ketu is ASHWAGANDHA

Withania Somnifera Dunal, commonly known as winter cherry. It smells like horse.

DISEASES RELATED TO KETU

A badly placed Ketu can produce neurological weakness, mental depression, feeling of isolation and stress full conditions.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

 It is described as Medhya Rasayana (beneficial to the brain) in Ayurvedic literatures. Recent researches have observed that Ashwagandha acts as an ant stress and adapt genic herb. Regular use of Ashwagandha improves mental capabilities by enhancing the stress tolerance capacity. It is also known to stimulate immune functions. By virtue of these uses it is often referred to as “Indian Ginseng”.

————–RAHU———–

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The medicine related to Rahu is CHANDAN

Sandalwood is the name of a class of woods from trees in the genus Santalum.

DISEASES RELATED TO RAHU

A badly placed Rahu can cause skin diseases, acne, urinary troubles, gastric troubles, Hallucinations, depression etc.

 MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

 According to the ancient Sanskrit verses, chandan can help in eruptive skin diseases, itch, scabies, pimples, dysuria, gastric troubles etc. It has mild sedative properties which may help in depression.

The summarization of medicinal effects of herbs clears the fact that herbs related to planets have a specific therapeutic use which is related to problems created by weak placements or malefic conditions generated by same planets.

Please remember that doses related to herbs requires a proper Ayurvedic practitioner before uses.

Alok Jagawat