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AMRIT! BINDU

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Amrit Bindu is a traditional home remedy based on traditional healing knowledge passedon from one generation to another. Traditionally used for colds, sinus, fever and stomachindigestion.

The first part of the mixture is a combination of distilled oils of Menthol, Camphor andAjwain. These oils are exothermic they generate heat by their mutual interaction. Oncethey have mixed together and cooled, the second part of the mixture is added. The oils ofSaunf (fennel) and Dill help to calm the nerves in the stomach and digestive tract which arepart of the nervous system. The oils of clove is a natural pain reliever and anti-septic andcinnamon bark oil is antispasmodic and anti-bacterial.

This mixture is a concentrate. Packed in international quality brown glass bottles with adropper, the unit of measure is 1 drop. Always keep the bottle in a dark, dry and cool placewith the cap firmly closed. For minor relief, few drops are adequate. For emergency useand in physically matured adults use up to 6 drops. Avoid use for children under 3 yearsas risk of over-dosage is possible. The method for use is to take a half a glass of water(100 150 ml). To increase effect, the water should be lukewarm. After observation of reliefin different members of the family, you can alter the dosage.

Uses for Amrit Bindu:

" Sinus, cold, and cold. Internal 3 drops every few hours. For external use, mix fewdrops with coconut or mustard oil and touch the sinus points on face and temples. Light

body rub also possible for child and wrap in warm cloths." Fevers: Internal every few hours. Externally a drop or two in the belly button and then lie

flat. Put a piece of cotton with a drop and close the belly button." Stomach disorders: Internal every few hours for gas, indigestion, abdominal pain or

spasms. In case of loose motions, increase dose between 4 6 drops in warm waterand take every 2 3 hours.

" Nausea: 1-2 drops in cold water to be sipped slowly." Mouthwash: 1 drop in a glass of water, gargle vigorously and spit out. Do this till the

water is over." Pain relief: Mix a few drops in Vaseline and mix with finger. Apply as a pain balm on

affected area." Sprain: Direct use of few drops for pain relief and healing. Then mix in coconut or

mustard oil and apply over injured area. Do not use on wounds or septic areas.

Traditionally, this mixture would be made by boiling the individual herbs in clay pots andcollecting the vapours by distillation. This would be done by a traditional aushadi-shalaorvillage pharmacy. You can also become a carrier of traditional health traditions by usingthe Amrit Bindu mixture to make variants for different uses. Experiment with balms ( madewith cow ghee or Vaseline), pain relief oils (mix with mustard, coconut and other locallyavailable oils), gripe water (mix with organic thickened sugar or palm sugar crystals).

Household remedies are first-aid measures and used as prophylactics (prevent an illness).

Do not use these to treat an illness or the sick. Always consult a medical doctor or an

Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) at a primary health centre for treatment.

April 2015