Mudras for healing - Hansi Mudra or the Laughter mudra - part 14

Hansi Mudra - image is under copyright 

Practicing the hansi mudra  brings prosperity and joy in one's life.
The tips of the index finger,the ring finger and the middle finger gently  touch the tip of the thumb.The little finger stands alone.It is done with both the hands.
Benefits : It develops the wisdom of the person.
Duration: It can be practiced for 5 minutes a day and the duration can be gradually increased to 40 minutes a day.
Precautions: It is not recommended to chant mantras or slokas while practicing this mudra.
Sukhasana is best suited for this mudra though one can be seated in a relaxed position. However, it should not be attempted while walking.
       There is a general  hankering for happiness in everyone's life and this mudra brings in a feeling of completeness in a person.

The national tree of India

(image in the public domain)

 A national symbol is supposed to evoke a feeling of familiarity, tinged with pride and love in every citizen. It must be able to represent what a country stands for and believes in. The Banyan tree - the national tree of India,does just that.
Ficus benghalensis also known as Bargad or bhar  in Hindi and Vat vruksha in Sanskrit represents longevity and immortality because its unique aerial roots reach the ground and quickly gain girth to look like the main trunk.
It is found in almost all parts of the country and witnesses many panchayat decisions and gossip sessions in the villages.It has huge medicinal properties and also holds a great religious significance. I'm not sure about the other trees which were close contenders, but the Banyan tree is an all time favorite.

Banyan tree sap for men's health

Eating a mixture of 5 drops of Banyan tree sap *  and 10 gm of rock candy sugar (Mishri) for about 10 days strengthens  and improves the virility in man.

* Marri paalu in Telugu.

A simple tip for Dandruff

Mix 2-3 spoons of mustard oil with an equal quantity of lemon juice. This mixture is gently massaged on the scalp.
After 10  minutes  5-6 spoons of curd is applied on the scalp and the hair is washed well. The dandruff disappears after a few trials .

A cure for urinary bladder diseases

70-80 gm of wheat is soaked in water overnight .The wheat is pounded in the morning and the milk is extracted.This wheat milk is poured into boiling water (around 500 ml) and cooked for a while. Milk and mishri are added later.
Drinking this for 7 days will reduce the internal body heat  and strengthens the bones and decreases the symptoms of bladder problems.This is however a  winter recipe.

Fomentation for fibroids

This is a simple help for uterine fibroids in ladies.
 Hot water is squeezed out from a clean towel and placed below the navel area for 5 minutes. It is then replaced with a cold water towel for another 5 minutes.
The hot water and cold water fomentation should be done alternately, three times each.
This helps to relieve the symptoms of the fibroids and decrease their size.

A tip for burning micturition

Many people experience a burning sensation while passing urine (burning micturition).This is a simple tip to control the problem.
Dip a clean cloth in water and wring it to remove the excess water.Placing this cloth over the navel decreases the symptoms.

(Burning micturition has many underlying causes like infections and other complications - A doctor's consultation would be necessary if the problem persists.)