6 Great Properties of Mustard Oil That Make It So Irreplaceable

There are some ingredients that can never be replaced in the Indian household. Not only are they essential in creating various regional delicacies, their uses are manifold and extend beyond the confines of the kitchen. One such example is mustard oil.

It is hard to imagine life without a bottle of mustard oil at home. It is believed to have miraculous properties, and therefore is used as a remedy to treat cold, boost immunity, encourage hair growth, provide nourishment to skin (especially in case of babies who are massaged with mustard oil during winters and made to sunbathe for a dose of Vitamin D and also to strengthen the bones), oral health, so on and so forth.

Mustard oil (rai ka tel) is extracted from mustard seeds (black, brown and white), and is reddish brown or amber in colour. It has been commonly used in North and East India since ancient times, and comes with a bevy of health benefits.

1. Good Source of MUFA

Mustard oil is highly recommended for the reason that it is full of monounsaturated fatty acids. Our body needs oil in the ratio of 3:1 - three parts of polyunsaturated fatty acids and one part of saturated fatty acids. Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) come under polyunsaturated. Mustard oil is full of MUFA which is very essential for our health. It's good for the heart, lightens skin, helps in hair growth, prevents premature graying of hair, etc.

2. Promotes Heart Health

According to a study done by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, including mustard oil in your regular diet could prove to be beneficial to your heart health. Being a rich source of MUFA, it lowers bad cholesterol in the body, thus keeping a check on blood fat levels and helping in circulation. The results also stated that the use of mustard oil, which is rich in alpha-linolenic acid, was associated with a lower IHD risk (Ischemic Heart Disease) than with the use of sunflower oil.

3. Protects Against Infection

Mustard oil has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Its external as well as internal usage is said to help in multiple ways to fight against infections, including digestive tract infections.

4. Helps Blood Circulation

According to Ayurveda, using mustard oil for body massage improves blood circulation, skin texture and releases muscular tension. It also activates the sweat glands and hence helps in throwing out toxins from the body. As such, it acts as a natural cleanser.

5. Good for Skin

Mustard oil is loaded with vitamin E, an essential nutrient for the skin. Therefore, when applied on the skin, it is said to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and acts as a sunscreen. Traditionally, in India, babies are often massaged with mustard oil. However, recent studies have stated that mustard oil massage should be done with limited quantities. Too much of it could prove to be harmful and cause irritation.

6. Relief from Cough and Cold

Mustard oil has been an age-old ingredient for the treatment of cough and cold. This is because of its heating property that helps in clearing congestion from the respiratory tract. Mustard oil steam treatment is often recommended as a home remedy, and you can also rub about a teaspoon of it on your chest before sleeping to let it work its magic. It is perhaps the very pungency that helps in clearing sinuses, much like wasabi. Another home remedy is to make a mixture of about one tablespoon warm mustard oil and two to three cloves of garlic and rub it on your feet.

Pitambari Raishakti Mustard Oil is extracted with best quality seeds, espelled by cold process to preserve its natural properties, anti-oxidants & essential oils, and is highly nutritive, rich in flavor & delicious in taste. It is available in 200 ml, 500 ml, 1 litre, 5 litre & 15 litre sizes, and can also be bought online at http://pitambari.com/shop/

Astrology helps you tread the right path!

Astrology is both, science and art that provide an interpretation and influences of the stars and planets on humans.  The principle of determining planetary positions and periods are universally applicable because it is based on mathematical systems. It blends numerous techniques and data for making predictions, and that makes it an art. 
Astrology is the only divine science, which helps one to peep into the future. Among many branches of astrology, horoscope reading is the salient one, which is based on the time and place of birth of an individual.

Astrology helps us to plan our future. The astrological remedies helps to reduce the impact of malefic planetary influences in a person's natal chart, further harness the significations ruled by the beneficial planets. Astrology is based on the natal position of planets that gives a complete picture of the life of a person.  In astrology, horoscope is believed to tell us how much malefic influences are there, how and when will they manifest, and if there are any remedies. Vedic astrology is transformational in nature, aimed with helping the process of growth, evolving consciousness and overcoming limitations.

Astrology helps you know the essence of life and lets you learn the proficiency and talents you have carried into this world. It further helps you to contribute your skills and share these qualities for the well-being of this world. Astrology helps you to lead a peaceful and happy life; experts believe that every person born for a reason, and it becomes visible as he contributes his/her qualities to this world. It is only through astrology we can analyze the period when situation is most likely to occur in our lives.

In keeping with our group philosophy of ‘Grahak Devo Bhava’ and our customer focus, Pitambari helps you understand how the path will unfold for you in the coming month, remove the uncertainties & help you move in the right direction, with our monthly astrological predictions available at http://pitambari.com/Ayurmanthan/astrology/

Why should you use Lemongrass oil for cleaning your dishes

Besides being a delicious citrusy seasoning in Thai cooking, most of us would never guess that this delicious thready grass holds so much power inside its fibrous stalks.

The compounds that make up lemongrass essential oil are known to have anti-fungal, insecticidal, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. The citral and limonene content in lemongrass oil can kill or stifle the growth of bacteria and fungi. Because of its high citral and geraniol content, lemongrass oil is known to repel bugs such as mosquitoes and ants. This natural repellant has a mild smell and can be sprayed directly on the skin. 

Apart from its anti-microbial properties, Lemongrass’ strong lemony smell with earthy, grassy undertones gives an immediate feeling of freshness!

New Pitambari Antibacterial Dishwash Bar has a higher active matter which is responsible for cleaning and cutting of oily stains. It has a balanced blend of surfactants, minerals, foaming agents and binders which gives effective cleaning without making too soggy or too hard. It contains Natural Lemon Grass Oil, acts as an antibacterial, deodorizer & imparts freshness of Lime. Antibacterial Dishwash bar is a special agent which keeps bar intact till it ends and protects from breaking and hardening of the bar –Kam Gale Zyada Chale. It cleans the utensils without any extra efforts & gives sparkling mirror finish to Utensils. It gives effective cleaning in hard water also. Active ingredients in the bar make utensils clean, bacteria free and sparkling.

Cure On - Freedom from all joint pains!

Sesame oil is a natural anti-inflammatory agent. In Ayurveda, a massage with warm sesame seed oil is recommended to strengthen the bones & muscles, and improve flexibility of joints. It helps in reducing chronic joint pain and muscle spasms. Apart from applying sesame oil directly to the joints affected by arthritis, sesame oil is often combined with anti-arthritic herbs and applied to the joints for a fast relief from pain.

·         Sesame oil penetrates to the joint area effectively and quickly thus improving blood circulation.

·         Antioxidant-rich nature of sesame oil imparts anti-inflammatory property to it thus preventing inflammatory types of joint pain like Arthritis.

·         It gives strength and vitality to joints thus unlocking locked stiff joints.

While we today do not have the luxury of time, or even easy availability, to combine sesame oil with nutmeg, garlic, withania somnifera, etc, for a DIY, there is one readymade solution easily available in the market -  Pitambari Cure On Plus oil is Sesame based Ayurvedic oil which is easy to apply. It is useful for immediate relief from pain on local application that has a deep penetration & fights pain at the source which also gives long lasting relief to chronic pain & very effective in Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis. 

Jeshtmadh – The super medicine and its health benefits for the season

As the season changes from summer to monsoon, many physical changes take place in the body according to the season. A person falls ill if his /her body cannot adjust with the seasonal changes. This time, herbs from the ancient medical history of Ayurveda become helpful. One such herb which has been used for thousands of years in treating a variety of ailments is Licorice root. Licorice root is known as Jeshtmadh, Yashtimadhu and mulethi in India. It is among the most powerful and oldest natural medicinal remedies known to the mankind.

It is used as a medicine and as a flavoring in foods, medicines, beverages, lozenges/herbal cough candies & tobacco. Many herbal practitioners suggest this herb as an alternative cure for number of health problems. Apart from its properties that help fight depression, high cholesterol, heart disease, PMS, skin disorders, stomach & gastric problems, it is a prime medicine to fight throat ailments that become common in monsoons.

People suffering from bad cough and cold can get relief from dry cough, sore throat, bronchitis and asthma with this herb. The glycosides found in herb have expectorant activity. The expectorant helps to break-up the built-up phlegm which makes it easy to cough out. The anti-inflammatory demulcent and antiviral properties of herb calm down bronchial spasms, lubricate the irritated & swollen respiratory tract and sore throat as well as fight against viral flu and asthma.

Pitambari Ayurkanthika Vati, containing this super medicine, is a 100 % herbal chewable lozenge product for throat diseases. It pacifies vata-kapha and useful in cough and cold. It reduces the stickiness of naso- pharyngeal secretion & makes it easily removable from throat.

Why should we go with Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is in the roots of the Indian tradition and it is still been practiced in this modern era. It has been used for treating illness since the ancient times .Nowadays people are using Ayurveda product. The reason is that it is natural & herbal health care system and it has no side effects, any age of person can go for Ayurveda.

According to the principle of Ayurveda, the imbalance of any element result in diseases & physical discomforts.It has lots of benefits they are as follows.

1.   Reduces Stress         

              Meditation, breathing exercise & yoga helps to reduce stress and anxiety. There is a link between high stress and poor physical health. So, Ayurveda relieving stress and Regular yoga practice can improve autonomic nervous function.

2.   Reduce Symptoms of Illness and Diseases

             Metals like iron have healing properties to keep away from Diseases and reduce chances of getting the illness. To breathe In and out, getting sun exposure and healthier diet helps to reduce Illness and Diseases and filling better.

3.   Overall Balance

                Ayurveda is ancient medicine that focuses on mind, body and spirit of health.it improved body internally and externally the body balance diet plan optimizes digestive health and Boost immunity and mental positivity.

4.   Healthy and Glowing Skin

               Ayurveda helps to keep your skin healthy and soft without spending money. Consuming like cucumber, radish is easier to digest because it contains purifying properties.Nuts and seed have healthy fats.

5.  Helps to prevent diabetes

               The GymeaSilvestre and Coccidian indicia is powerful anti-diabetic agent it reduces blood sugar level. When your weight is within normal limits, the body produces enough insulin to metabolize sugar. The bitter leaves and seeds of Neem plant also useful for diabetes patients.

6.  Improve High Blood pressure

     According to Ayurveda High blood pressure caused due to the breakdown of doshas(Vata,pitta,Kapha). Many people have High blood pressure due to obesity, mental stress and it leads to a heart problem. So, Everyday practice of mediation and Yoga are very useful to reduce high blood pressure

Therefore we can say Ayurveda is Natural is a treatment. It aims at the searching origin of the diseases and cures it with no side effects. Thus it is very effective and highly beneficial. We have the best brand which deals in manufacturing ayurvedic products that’s Pitambari. Its diverse products in Ayurveda has proven to be best in the curing of various illness. So if you are a health conscious, and you want your body to be healed with some herbal products try Pitambari healthcare products. They also have their own Ayurvedic clinic and Panchakarma center.

What’s Hot about Chili Powder? – Health Benefits & Nutritional Facts.

Red, hot, Spicy. Red chilly invoke many emotions. It is prepared by drying in to the sun and grinding it.It has been used in many houses and is called out by different names to it like LalMirch Powder (Hindi), Milagay (Tamil), Mulaku (Malayalam),Marcha (Gujarati), Lanka, Lankamorich (Bengali),Mirchi (Marathi),  Lalmirch (Urdu & Punjabi). The consumption of chili differs from various country and people. Like most European countries do not use chilies for their traditional dishes, only Mediterranean countries and Hungary have much of a chili tradition.

Chili powder is used as flavoring agent in various sauces and soups like the chili sauce in Chinese cuisines gives a unique taste to the Chinese dish. Chilly is not only adding taste to the food but also it has many nutritional and health benefits.

Nutritional facts:

Ever since its introduction to India, chilies have been included in Ayurvedic medicines and used as tonic to ward off many diseases.Chilies have vitamin B6,vitamins A and E, beta-carotene, potassium and folic acid. 

Health benefits of chili powder:

1. Chili powder enhances the flow of fresh blood to the site of infections. This fresh blood fights against the infection and viruses.

2. Chili is said to be rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene and folic acid found in chili reduces the risk of colon cancer.

3. Chilies helps in burning calories easily it is good for slimming down.

4. It is good for hair and skin, chili powder contains vitamin A to keep the hair moisturized through increased sebum production.

5. Blood pressure remains under control due to it as it leads to increased hemoglobin production and increases blood flow.

Now we can say chilies are best for the health and using a small amount of it will add taste to the food. We have a best brand in chili powder that’s, Ruchiyana Chili Powder from Pitambari, it has a superior taste and is aromatic in nature and completely unadulterated. No artificial or any other colors are used.  Lastly I can say, a dash of chili powder is always great in the meal, so born appetite!