An anti wrinkle face pack using milk :

Wrinkles appear due to ageing, dry skin and lack of moisture in skin. Massaging the body skin with milk help to reduce its dryness and increases the moistness. The unctuous and soothing properties of milk help to increase glow of skin and delays aging process.

According to ayurveda a mixture of turmeric (1/4 spoon), masoor dal flour (red lentil flour) (4 spoons) and sufficient quantity of milk and water (in equal quantities) to mix this into consistency of paste make an excellent face pack to reduce wrinkles. Regular application of this pack delays aging process of skin. Turmeric increases skin glow and prevent formation of scars. Milk increases moisture level of skin and makes skin smooth and wrinkle free. Masoor dal flour provides nutrition required by the skin.

Drink milk regularly to keep the skin healthy from inside. Milk also strengthens bones and delays ageing process of body.

Uses of Fox nut or makhana in alternative medicine systems

According to principles of traditional Chinese medicine fox nut or Makhana is used to strengthen spleen and kidneys. It is indicated in conditions like spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, neuralgia, incontinence, chronic diarrhea etc. According to herbalists it is helpful in preventing early discharge of semen and restores sexual vigor in older men.( Because of this property the fox nut is categorized under Vajikarana dravyas in texts of ayurveda.) Makhana helps in conditions like arthritis, erectile dysfunction and premature aging. This herb has antioxidant properties and helps in digestion, rejuvenates respiratory system and prevents frequent urination.

Pumsatwa Pareeksha (Test for potency)

Na mootram phenilam yasya vishtaa chaapsu nimajjati
medhraschotthana shukraabyaam heenas sa kleeba uchyate

The texts of ayurveda mention few preliminary physical tests to determine the potency of men.

A man can be said to be devoid of Impotence or erectile dysfunction - -

If foamy lather forms when he urinates on ground in sitting position.(This determines the muscle tone)

If he gets good hard erection.

If his ejaculation is powerful and with good quantity of semen.

Relationship between majja dhatu (bone marrow) and shukra dhatu (semen)

1. According to Ayurveda shukra dhatu (semen) is produced by nourishing part of majja dhatu.
2. A healthy majja dhatu leads to a healthy shukra dhatu . " Majja sneham balam shukra pushtim pooranam astinaamcha karoti " .This means Majja dhatu nourishes body and helps to maintain its functions. Majja dhatu strengthens body, fills bones and nourishes shukra dhatu (semen).
3. According to modern sciences scientists are trying to establish relation ship between bone marrow and sperms. In a BBC report (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6547675.stm) scientists have successfully made immature sperm cells from human bone marrow samples.
4. Doctors have published papers about "Recovery of spermatogenesis and successful conception after bone marrow transplant for acute leukaemia:" ( http://humrep.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/15/1/83 )
5. According to Chinese medicines theory .Marrow is formed from the overflowing kidney semen that is stored in the bone cavities. Kidneys produce marrow and the bones are the dwelling places for the marrow. Therefore, both semen and marrow are the most treasured part of the human body, and the Chinese compare the most valuable things in the world to them.
   

Vidarikanda or Pueraria Tuberosa as explained in Bhavaprakasha

The ayurveda text Bhava prakaasha, explains the medicinal properties of vidaarikanda as follows:

Vidaari madhuraa snigdha brimhani sthanya shukradaa |
Sheetaa swaryaa mootralaa cha jeevani bala varnadaa ||
Guruhu pittaasrapavanadaahaan hanthi rasaayanam |

Vidaarikanda is sweet to taste , has cooling properties, heavy to digest and contains moisture and stickiness .

Brimhani : It helps in weight gain in persons who have lost weight due to diseases or malnourishment.

Sthanya : This herb is very helpful in increasing lactation in nursing mothers.

Shukrada: Owing to its, sweet, cool and sticky properties, this herb helps to increase quality and quantity of semen. This also helps to increase sperm count and sperm motility.

Swarya: Singers and teachers who abuse their vocal chords are benefited by this herb. It helps to restore the voice.

Mootrala :. It acts as a diuretic, hence used in ayurvedic diuretic preparations

Jeevani : It rejuvenates the whole body and increases vitality and energy.

Balavardhana:. Vidaari helps to increase strength of body

Varnya : It rejuvenates skin and increases fairness and glow. As it increases moisture level of skin it helps in dry skin condition.

Rasaayana : It nourishes whole body and increases rasadhatu. When rasadhatu is nourished the successive dhatus also get nourished.

Pavana hanthi : Viadaarikanda normalizes vata.

Vrishya: As it reduces vata, nourishes rasa dhatu and increases shukra, it acts as a very good aphrodisiac. Owing to these properties it helps in erectile dysfunction, low libido and premature ejaculation. Hence this herb is used in vajikarana Preparations

Types of Vayu

According to the texts of ayurveda vata dosha even though located in intestines it moves through all organs and tissues of body . According to its functions and locations vata dosha is subdivided into 5 more types. They are

1. . Pranavayu, - moves from external environment into body through sense organs and orifices present in upper part of body. It helps in inspiration, gulping food, hearing sounds and receiving external stimulus etc.
2. Udana vayu – Does the opposite of praanavayu – expiration, reflex actions, speech etc. Both prana vayu and udana vayu are located in upper part of body (mainly throat).
3. Vyana vayu – It helps in movement of blood from heart to other parts of body through arteries and movement of food from stomach to intestines and absorption of it. It is located in center of body.
4. Samana vayu – It is spread all over body and helps to bring back blood to heart through veins, It helps in digestion .
5. Apana vayu – It is located in pelvic area (urinary bladder, groin, testicles,etc) and helps in discharge of urine, feces, flatus, semen, fetus, menstrual blood etc. It cleanses the body and keeps the vata in balance.
   

Healthy bones

According to ayurveda persons who have healthy bones and skeletal system are known as "asthi sarapurusha". These persons will have strong bones, teeth and nails. They will be very strong, active and enthusiastic.
Minerals like Calcium, phosphorous, magnesium along with protein and collagen help to build bones. Vitamin D is needed to make bones strong. Hormonal imbalances, increased intake of proteins, salt and stimulants interrupt bone building. Stress and prescription drugs also disrupt the process of bone building. Deficiency of these nutrients leads to osteoporosis, inflammation of joints (arthritis) and painful joints. Dificiency of vitamin D leads to painful joints, stiff neck, hairloss and bone loss.

• Exposing skin to sunrays makes vitamin D available to body. Oysters, cottage cheese and eggs contain small amount of vitamin D.
• Vitamin C encourages collagen production. Hence adequate intake of citrus food helps to supplement Vitamin C .
• Cereals, legumes, Leafy greens and yellow, orange, and red vegetables supply good amounts of calcium.
• Dry fruits, Nuts , seeds (sunflower, black sesame and pumpkin seeds) and their oils are abundant with vitamins and minerals as well as healthy essential fatty acids such as omega-3-and-6 .
• Regular exercise helps to build strong bones and reduce calcium loss. It makes joints stronger and healthy.
• Stress reducing techniques like yoga and meditation help to reduce calcium depletion.
• Avoid excess intake of coffee, tea, cola etc.
• Try to maintain normal weight and avoid getting overweight