Blog updated on 8th February 2010
(Vedic Krishna Dashami, Jyeshtha nakshatra at sunrise).Dr. Jayashree Joshi's Blog
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Herbal Baths of Vedic Astrology can probably reduce adverse planetary effects.A description of herbal baths with specific churnas (powdered herbs) is found in ancient Vedic Astrology. This traditional Hindu wisdom has come down to us through ancient lineages of Vedic astrologers of India.
When I analysed the concept of herbal baths by reading the available literature and looked at it from the point of view of modern medicine, I realised that this ancient practice is worthy of being revived, as it has the potential to help us overcome stress and anxiety. Herbal baths are advised to offset and counter unfavourable planetary forces and it is possible to calculate from a Vedic horoscope, when exactly they would be necessary or would work, in a person's life.
Aushadhi snaan (herbal baths) might have the potential to affect our Chakras and make them less responsive to and therefore, less vulnerable to, the effects of planets.
The Bhrajak pitta of our skin controls absorption of various substances, including absorption of various energies, through our skin.
Planetary forces are thought to act on us through different Energies but most definitely, they act through Light Energy. It is interesting to note that each planet influences one particular Colour of light in the spectrum.
By their action on the bhrajak pitta of the skin, some special herbs can block or modify the absorption of these planetary energies and protect us from the malefic effects of their corresponding planets.
Our Seven chakras are the gateways through which Forces from outside our bodies enter, act on and influence our Autonomous Nervous System, which governs our life.
Herbal baths can be used to reduce anxiety and stress caused by adverse planetary forces and to improve our health and general well-being. The system of dasha and bhuktis, which is used to calculate adverse planetary periods, is unique to Vedic astrology.
Aushadhi snaan consists of adding powdered herbs to one's bath water. It is safe and without side-effects. Improvement can be very real, though gradual.
Aushadhi snaan consists of adding powdered herbs to one's bath water. It is safe and without side-effects. Improvement can be very real, though gradual.
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FASTING for good Health and Well-being.
What happens when we fast? How does fasting help us? This article is based on my interpretation of the Indian Shastras.
You know that Sunlight is made up of seven visible colours of the spectrum.
Each colour corresponds to one of the seven planets.
When we eat food, our jatharagni is stimulated and we begin to digest our food. Jatharagni is a concept in Ayurveda; it refers to the the energy required to 'burn and digest' our food........ it is the energy that releases the digestive enzymes.
Good jatharagni is said to be powerful only during the daytime and is weak at night. (Hence, Ayurveda also says we should avoid eating at night.
Night is called Raakshas kaal, when the agni of Raakshas ganas is said to be strong). On each day of the week, our jatharagni is stronger in the colour of light which governs that particular day.
Food eaten on that day would be digested by agni stronger in rays of that particular colour and ras-dhatu (which can be loosely equated with lymph) formed from it would carry characteristics of the planet which governs that particular colour.
Ras-dhatu is the first of seven dhatus that build our body. The other dhatus are formed sequentially, from the ras dhatu.
When we fast, less food is consumed, less ras-dhatu is formed on that day and so the dhatus would store less planetary energy belonging to that particular planet.
Regular fasting on that day of the week would significantly reduce malefic effects from that planet.
It is possible to find out which planet is responsible for ill-luck and adversity for a person, from the birth horoscope. Fasting on the day ruled by this planet will significantly reduce the effects of this planet in a person's life.
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Have you ever wondered why different people respond to a different extent when the same medical treatment is given to them? This is because those who respond poorly are going through bad planetary dasha-bhuktis, which prevents them from repsonding favourably to any treatment given. They can be helped significantly by herbal baths and fasting on certain days. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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REMEDIES from Vedic Astrology for each PLANETAll living beings on earth are nourished by Sunlight. The light we receive from our Sun is the ultimate source of Energy for us all. SUNLIGHT is composed of SEVEN colours - Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red ( VIBGYOR ) and each one of the Seven planets is responsible for bringing the rays of one colour from the Sun to the earth.
Cosmic energy from the Sun therefore reaches us through the medium of the Planets.
These cosmic rays which come down as rays of a particular colour, enter our body and act on the seven chakras or energy-centres that lie along our Spine.
Here they perform several functions that result in the body's maintenance, growth, health and metabolism by influencing and regulating the Endocrine System of an individual.
The Endocrine System produces Hormones, which in turn act on all the organs of our body and so it is the endocrine system that is in ultimate control of life and all the functions of a living Being.
So you can see how closely the Planets are related to our Bodies (and to our minds).
It is hardly surprising, therefore, that we can tap the potential of astrological remedies to solve our problems of health and wellbeing, so that we live a life in complete harmony with the Universe.
SUN
In the visible part of the spectrum, it governs the colour orange-red.Its cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the RED rays of Sunlight.
Gems Ruby or Garnet.
Herbs (general, not specific) cayenne, black pepper, dry ginger, long pepper, cardamom, saffron, calamus, bayberry and cinnamon.
Aromatic oils and fragrances camphor, cinnamon, eucalyptus, saffron.
Mantras -"OM SURYAYA NAMAHA"
"OM ADITYAYA NAMAHA"
"OM RAVAYE NAMAHA"
"OM SAVITRE NAMAHA" ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
MOON
In the visible spectrum, it governs the colour pale white.
Its cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the ORANGE rays of Sunlight.
Gems Pearl, set in silver.
Herbs (general, not specific) marshmallow, slippery elm, comfrey root, solomon's seal, shatavari, white musali, bala, rehmannia ( particularly taken in milk decoctions ).
Aromatic oils and fragrances white flowers like jasmine, gardenia, lotus and lily. Sandalwood oil. They can be applied over the heart or the third eye.
Mantras :
"OM SOMAYA NAMAHA"
"OM CHANDRAYA NAMAHA"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
MARS
In the visible spectrum, it governs the colour RED.
Its cosmic energy reaches Earth in the YELLOW rays of Sunlight..
Gems Red coral, pink coral.
Herbs (general, not specific) ginseng, astragalus, ashwagandha, guugul, myrrh, turmeric, garlic, onions, asafoetida.
Mantras :
"OM KUJAYA NAMAHA"
"OM ANGARAKAYA NAMAHA"
"OM MANGALAYA NAMAHA"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
MERCURY
In the visible spectrum, it governs the colour GREEN.
Its cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the GREEN rays of sunlight.
Gems Emerald, peridot, jade, green zircon, green tourmaline.
Herbs (general, not specific) gotu kola, bhringaraj, skullcap, passion flower, betony, jatamansi, zizyphus, chamommile, mint, sage and holy basil.
Aromatic oils and fragrances frankincense
Mantras :
"OM BUDHAYA NAMAHA"
"OM VISHNAVE NAMAHA" ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^JUPITER
In the visible spectrum, it governs the colour yellow-orange.
Its cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the BLUE rays of Sunlight.
oGems Yellow sapphire, yellow topaz, citrine, set in gold.
Herbs (general, not specific) ashwagandha, bala, liquorice, ginseng, astralagus ( especially taken with ghee or clarified butter ). Nuts like almonds, walnuts, cashews. Aromatic oils and fragrances ghee, sesame oil, almond oil.
Mantras :
"OM BRISHASPATAYE NAMAHA"
"OM SHREEM"
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VENUS
In the visible spectrum it governs the colour pure white.
Its cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the INDIGO rays of Sunlight.
Gems Diamond, clear zircon, quartz crystal.
Herbs (general, not specific) rose, saffron, jasmine, lotus, lily, iris ( flowers ). Shatavari, white musali, amalaki, aloe gel, rehmannia, dang gui, red raspberry.
Mantras :
"OM SHUKRAYA NAMAHA" "OM HREEM"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
SATURN
In the visible spectrum it governs the colour Black.
Its cosmic planetary energy reaches Earth in the VIOLET rays of Sunlight.
Gems Blue sapphire, lapis lazuli, malachite or amethyst.
Herbs (general, not specific) myrrh, frankincense, guggul, ashwagandha, shilajit, haitaki, comfrey root. Triphala.
Aromatic oils and fragrances sandalwood, frankincense, cedar, juniper.
Mantras :
"OM SHANAISHCHARAYA NAMAHA"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
RAHU
Gems - Gomedha ( hessonite garnet ).Herbs - (general, not specific) camphor, bayberry, sage, eucalyptus. Aromatic oils and fragrances - calamus, sandalwood, lotus, frankincense.
It is a shadow planet and has no physical mass. It is associated with Smoky colour. Mantras :
"OM RAHAVE NAMAHA"
"OM RAHM"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
KETU
Gems - Cat's eye ( chrysoberyl family ).Herbs - (general, not specific) sage, calamus, bayberry, wild ginger, juniper, gotu kola, bhringaraj, skullcap, passion flower.
Aromatic oils and fragrances - camphor, cedar, myrrh, frankincense.
It is a shadow planet and has no physical mass.Mantras :
"OM NAMAHA KETAVE"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Author:
Dr. Jayashree Joshi (M.D.)
http://www.herbaltradition.com/
E mail : joshi@herbaltradition.com drjoshi@farawaysister.com
Om Sai Ram!
REMEDIES from Vedic Astrology for each PLANETAll living beings on earth are nourished by Sunlight. The light we receive from our Sun is the ultimate source of Energy for us all. SUNLIGHT is composed of SEVEN colours - Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red ( VIBGYOR ) and each one of the Seven planets is responsible for bringing the rays of one colour from the Sun to the earth.
Cosmic energy from the Sun therefore reaches us through the medium of the Planets.
These cosmic rays which come down as rays of a particular colour, enter our body and act on the seven chakras or energy-centres that lie along our Spine.
Here they perform several functions that result in the body's maintenance, growth, health and metabolism by influencing and regulating the Endocrine System of an individual.
The Endocrine System produces Hormones, which in turn act on all the organs of our body and so it is the endocrine system that is in ultimate control of life and all the functions of a living Being.
So you can see how closely the Planets are related to our Bodies (and to our minds).
It is hardly surprising, therefore, that we can tap the potential of astrological remedies to solve our problems of health and wellbeing, so that we live a life in complete harmony with the Universe.
SUN
In the visible part of the spectrum, it governs the colour orange-red.Its cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the RED rays of Sunlight.
Gems Ruby or Garnet.
Herbs (general, not specific) cayenne, black pepper, dry ginger, long pepper, cardamom, saffron, calamus, bayberry and cinnamon.
Aromatic oils and fragrances camphor, cinnamon, eucalyptus, saffron.
Mantras -"OM SURYAYA NAMAHA"
"OM ADITYAYA NAMAHA"
"OM RAVAYE NAMAHA"
"OM SAVITRE NAMAHA" ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
MOON
In the visible spectrum, it governs the colour pale white.
Its cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the ORANGE rays of Sunlight.
Gems Pearl, set in silver.
Herbs (general, not specific) marshmallow, slippery elm, comfrey root, solomon's seal, shatavari, white musali, bala, rehmannia ( particularly taken in milk decoctions ).
Aromatic oils and fragrances white flowers like jasmine, gardenia, lotus and lily. Sandalwood oil. They can be applied over the heart or the third eye.
Mantras :
"OM SOMAYA NAMAHA"
"OM CHANDRAYA NAMAHA"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
MARS
In the visible spectrum, it governs the colour RED.
Its cosmic energy reaches Earth in the YELLOW rays of Sunlight..
Gems Red coral, pink coral.
Herbs (general, not specific) ginseng, astragalus, ashwagandha, guugul, myrrh, turmeric, garlic, onions, asafoetida.
Mantras :
"OM KUJAYA NAMAHA"
"OM ANGARAKAYA NAMAHA"
"OM MANGALAYA NAMAHA"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
MERCURY
In the visible spectrum, it governs the colour GREEN.
Its cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the GREEN rays of sunlight.
Gems Emerald, peridot, jade, green zircon, green tourmaline.
Herbs (general, not specific) gotu kola, bhringaraj, skullcap, passion flower, betony, jatamansi, zizyphus, chamommile, mint, sage and holy basil.
Aromatic oils and fragrances frankincense
Mantras :
"OM BUDHAYA NAMAHA"
"OM VISHNAVE NAMAHA" ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^JUPITER
In the visible spectrum, it governs the colour yellow-orange.
Its cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the BLUE rays of Sunlight.
oGems Yellow sapphire, yellow topaz, citrine, set in gold.
Herbs (general, not specific) ashwagandha, bala, liquorice, ginseng, astralagus ( especially taken with ghee or clarified butter ). Nuts like almonds, walnuts, cashews. Aromatic oils and fragrances ghee, sesame oil, almond oil.
Mantras :
"OM BRISHASPATAYE NAMAHA"
"OM SHREEM"
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
VENUS
In the visible spectrum it governs the colour pure white.
Its cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the INDIGO rays of Sunlight.
Gems Diamond, clear zircon, quartz crystal.
Herbs (general, not specific) rose, saffron, jasmine, lotus, lily, iris ( flowers ). Shatavari, white musali, amalaki, aloe gel, rehmannia, dang gui, red raspberry.
Mantras :
"OM SHUKRAYA NAMAHA" "OM HREEM"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
SATURN
In the visible spectrum it governs the colour Black.
Its cosmic planetary energy reaches Earth in the VIOLET rays of Sunlight.
Gems Blue sapphire, lapis lazuli, malachite or amethyst.
Herbs (general, not specific) myrrh, frankincense, guggul, ashwagandha, shilajit, haitaki, comfrey root. Triphala.
Aromatic oils and fragrances sandalwood, frankincense, cedar, juniper.
Mantras :
"OM SHANAISHCHARAYA NAMAHA"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
RAHU
Gems - Gomedha ( hessonite garnet ).Herbs - (general, not specific) camphor, bayberry, sage, eucalyptus. Aromatic oils and fragrances - calamus, sandalwood, lotus, frankincense.
It is a shadow planet and has no physical mass. It is associated with Smoky colour. Mantras :
"OM RAHAVE NAMAHA"
"OM RAHM"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
KETU
Gems - Cat's eye ( chrysoberyl family ).Herbs - (general, not specific) sage, calamus, bayberry, wild ginger, juniper, gotu kola, bhringaraj, skullcap, passion flower.
Aromatic oils and fragrances - camphor, cedar, myrrh, frankincense.
It is a shadow planet and has no physical mass.Mantras :
"OM NAMAHA KETAVE"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Author:
Dr. Jayashree Joshi (M.D.)
http://www.herbaltradition.com/
E mail : joshi@herbaltradition.com drjoshi@farawaysister.com
Om Sai Ram!
