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Reetha Herb
Reetha Or Soapnuts
Is Also Called As Arishtak In Ayurveda And “Soap Nut Tree” In India. It Is Well
Known For Its Traditional Medicinal Uses And Is Commonly Used As A Hair Cleanser.
Reetha Is Extensively Used To Make Natural Hair Care Products As It Makes Hair
Shiny, Healthy And Lustrous. It Can Be Used On A Daily Basis To Provide
Nourishment To The Hair Scalp And Promote Hair Regrowth. Reetha Powder Can Be
Mixed With Warm Water To Form A Paste Which Can Be Used To Massage The Scalp To
Help Manage Dandruff And Also Remove Lice From The Scalp Due To Its
Insecticidal Property. The Powder Of Amla And Reetha Can Be Applied To The Hair
To Help Control Greying Of Hair And Also Stimulate Better Hair Growth.
You Can Add Reetha Powder To Water And Boil It Till It Gets Reduced To Half And
Then Use It As A Body Wash As It Is Good For The Skin. As Per Ayurveda, It Also
Helps Manage Skin Infections Such As Eczema, Psoriasis And Pimples Due To Its
Tridosha Property (Vatta Pitta Kaph Balancing Property). Reetha Decoction
(Kadha) Might Also Act As A Wound Cleanser As It Accelerates Wound Healing And
Stops Secondary Infections.
It Is Advisable To Avoid The Use Of Reetha Water On Sensitive Parts Such As
Eyes As It May Cause Redness And Swelling Of The Eyelids
Synonyms Of Reetha
Sapindus Mukorossi,
Haithaguti, Ritha, Aritha, Dodan, Kanmar, Rithe, Thali, Phenila, Urista,
Kunkudu, Krishvarn, Arthsaadhan, Rakhtbeej, Peetfan, Phenil, Garbpatan,
Guchfaal, Areetha, Ita, Kunkute Kayi, Ponnan Kottai, Rithegach, Rittha, Dodan,
Soapnut Tree, Chinese Soapberry, Finduk-E-Hindi, Haithguti, Funake Farasi,
Arishtak
Source Of Reetha
Plant Based
Benefits Of Reetha
1. Intestinal Worms
Reetha Helps To Control Intestinal Worms. According To Ayurveda, Worms Are
Called As Krimi. The Growth Of Worms Is Encouraged By Low Agni (Weak Digestive
Fire). Taking Reetha Helps To Improve The Digestive Fire And Destroy The Ideal
Condition For The Growth Of Worms. It Helps To Remove Worms Because Of Its
Tikta (Bitter)And Tikshna (Sharp) Properties.
2. Asthma
Reetha Helps To Control The Symptoms Of Asthma And Gives Relief In Case Of
Breathlessness. According To Ayurveda, The Main Doshas Involved In Asthma Are
Vata And Kapha. The Vitiated ‘Vata’ Combines With Deranged ‘Kapha Dosha’ In The
Lungs Causing Obstruction In The Respiratory Passage. This Results In
Difficulty In Breathing. This Condition Is Known As Swas Roga (Asthma). Reetha
Helps To Balance Tridosha And Remove Excess Mucus From The Lungs Due To Its
Ushna (Hot) Nature.
3. Obesity
An Increase In Weight Is Due To Unhealthy Food Habits And Lifestyle Which Leads
To A Weak Digestive Fire. This Increases Accumulation Of Ama Causing An
Imbalance In Meda Dhatu And Thus Resulting In Obesity. Reetha Helps To Control
Weight Due To Its Ushna (Hot) And Tikshna (Sharp) Properties. It Also Improves
Metabolism And Clears Blockage In The Circulatory System Which Helps To Remove
Extra Fluid And Toxins From The Body.
4. Flatulence
Flatulence Is Caused Due To An Imbalance Of Vata And Pitta Dosha. Low Pitta
Dosha And Aggravated Vata Dosha Results In Low Digestive Fire, Thus Impairing
Digestion. Impaired Digestion Leads To Gas Formation Or Flatulence. Reetha
Helps To Correct Impaired Digestion. It Improves Agni (Digestive Fire) Due To
Ushna (Hot) Potency And Removes Excessive Gas Because Of Its Vata Balancing
Property.
How To Use Reetha
Reetha Powder
A. Take ½-1 Teaspoon Of
Reetha Powder.
B. Add Some Rose Water To It And Massage Gently Over The Skin.
C. Wash Thoroughly With Fresh Water.
D. Use This Remedy 1-2 Times A Day For Effective Cleansing Of Skin.