Benefits of Ativisha :

Good For The Heart :

Atis is one such ayurvedic herb that has been found to have a positive effect on the heart. Being a natural antioxidant and a cardio-protective herb, it plays a key role in treating a host of heart ailments. It relaxes the cardiac system, by soothing the mind, which is extremely advantageous for patients suffering from arrhythmias and palpitations. It is also beneficial in treating coronary heart disease, regulating blood pressure, strengthening the heart muscles, dropping cholesterol levels in the blood, and preventing lipid accumulation, which in turn reduces the risk of atherosclerosis, heart blocks, heart attacks, blood clots, etc.

Prevents Vomiting :

According to Ayurveda, vomiting occurs when the three doshas are imbalanced, especially Pitta and Kapha. The imbalance is caused by improper eating habits and eating excessive foods such as Amla (sour), Ati-Sheeta (cold diet), Apakwa Ahaara (raw or uncooked food), Guru (heavy diet), Kashaya (pungent), Teekshna (sharp), and Vidahi (causing burning sensation).

These habits lead to Ama (toxic due to improper digestion) formation in the body and cause indigestion. As Atis has digestive properties, it helps digest the foods that created Ama and caused Vomiting and gives you complete relief from the conditions. The balancing properties of Atis such as Deepana (appetizer), Pachana (digestion), and Tridoshas called Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are the reasons for this effect.

Treats Piles :

Piles or Haemorrhoids are enlarged blood vessels that one can get inside or around your anus (the opening of your bottom). Because of the sedentary lifestyle in today’s times, this painful condition has become one of the most common issues developed due to chronic constipation. When Vata dosha becomes imbalanced in the body, constipation is created. These conditions often lead to Piles or mass formation near or inside the opening of the anus when ignored or untreated. Atis helps to manage constipation effectively, thus preventing the formation of piles.

Malabsorption :

Ativisha has stomachic, digestive, and metabolism enhancer actions, which promote digestion and metabolism. In Ayurveda, malabsorption is associated with Aam (Ama Toxins). Atisha helps to digest food and promotes proper assimilation of the foods, which helps to treat malabsorption syndrome. For this purpose, it should be used along with Trikatu Churna or Jeera (Cumin Seeds).

Ayurvedic Health benefits of Ativisha :

• Abdominal Diseases: Make a decoction of Aconitum heterophyllum roots. Consume two teaspoons of this decoction before going to bed for two weeks. It cures Abdominal Problems.
• Diarrhea: Finely powder an equal quantity of dry Ginger, Beal fruits, Nutmeg, and Ativisha together. Take 2 pinches of this powder with water thrice a day.
• Indigestion: Take equal quantities of Sweet Flag, Asafetida, Ativisha, Ginger, Black Pepper, er, and Long Pepper. Grind them to make powder. Take 2 g of it with lukewarm water once a day.
• Fever: Take 100 g Caesalpinia Bonduc seeds with 15 g Ativisha seeds. Powder them. Take a quarter teaspoon of the powder with the same quantity of Sugar. Have it twice a day.

Conclusion :

Atis is one such powerful herb that is blessed with a quarry of health benefits. Thanks to the goodness of the essential bio-active ingredients, and a host of curative qualities, it is widely used for treating gastrointestinal disorders like constipation, indigestion, diarrhoea, dysentery, piles, flu, and feverish conditions, managing cough, and cold, sore throat, treating respiratory diseases, relieving inflammatory conditions, etc.