Gandoosha / Oil pulling in Ayurveda
By : Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh
Chief Physician
Gandoosha (ಗಂಡೂಷ) means holding liquids in the mouth (for few minutes).
DetailsNasya / Nasal drops in Ayurveda
By : Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh
Chief Physician
Nasya means medication through nostrils; is very useful for the diseases of the parts above the shoulders.
DetailsAnjana / Application of collyrium according to Ayurveda
By : Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh
Chief Physician
Ayurveda says
चक्षु: तेजोमयं तस्य विशेषात् श्लेष्मतो भयम् ॥
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Brushing / Cleaning the teeth according to Ayurveda
By : Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh
Chief Physician
Twigs of some roots / branches of the plants like Karanja (ಹೊಂಗೆ), Apamarga (ಉತ್ತರಣೆ), Mango (ಮಾವು) etc, which possess astringent (ಕಷಾಯ / ಒಗರು), bitter (ತಿಕ್ತ / ಕಹಿ) & pungent (ಖಾರ)
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