Ayurveda's Treasure: Unveiling the Remedies Hidden in Your Kitchen
The Ayurvedic Treasure of Indian Kitchens:
Did you know that to balance Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, you don’t need to step outside your kitchen?
Ayurveda's Treasure: Unveiling the Remedies Hidden in Your Kitchen
According to Baghbhatta, a great ancient Ayurvedic scholar, our kitchen is the world's largest medicinal center. What we refer to as spices are, in fact, medicines.
Interestingly, the word "masala" (spice) isn’t originally ours; it's an Arabic term. In our country, these were called "medicines." In ancient scriptures before the 10th century, the word "masala" doesn’t appear anywhere - only the word "medicine" is mentioned.
However, after the Mughal era, the term "masala" became more common, and our kitchen’s medicinal herbs began to be referred to as spices.
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The Medicinal Powers of the Kitchen:
Our ancient grandmothers taught us how to use the ingredients available in our kitchens. They were indeed scientists and doctors in their own right.They knew that every day, the balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha in our bodies fluctuates, and they used different spices to correct these imbalances.
For example, they insisted on using carom seeds (ajwain) in afternoon meals because it helps balance Pitta.
Our grandmothers knew how to use cumin, coriander, and carom seeds to maintain the balance of these bodily humors.
These are all easily available in our kitchens, and their proper use can be incredibly beneficial for our health.
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British Rule and the Significance of the Indian Kitchen:
During British rule, we adopted their ways, which didn’t give much importance to the work women did in the kitchen.But in Indian tradition, kitchen work has always been regarded as extremely important.
For centuries, our grandmothers have been practicing remedies in the kitchen that are as effective today as they were back then.
After British rule, women’s work in our country started to be overlooked.
While they were doing the same work as doctors in the kitchen, the difference was that doctors charged fees for their advice, while grandmothers gave theirs for free.
How to Properly Use Kitchen Spices:
According to Baghbhatta, carom seeds (ajwain) are the best remedy for balancing Pitta after ghee. If you don’t add it to your vegetables, you should consume it after your meal.If carom seeds don’t suit you, take them with black salt. This will balance it out, and your gas and acidity issues will disappear within three days.
These medicinal herbs hidden in our kitchens help keep us healthy. If we learn how to use them properly, we wouldn’t need to visit the doctor for many ailments.