Herbal cultivation a stepping stone for Yoga revolution
Herbal cultivation a stepping stone for Yoga revolution ď‚— Ayurveda is our legacy which is spreading its wings across the borders and people in
international arena are embracing Ayurveda with full zeal. The existence of Ayurveda depends on herb and this regard Patanjali Yogpeeth is taking massive steps for herbal cultivation. ď‚— During the Vedic age, Charak had described the importance of medicinal herbs and plants in
Charak Sanhita. It contains the detailed description of qualities and medicinal value of the roots, leaves, flowers, fruits and other parts in the cure and the method of treatment of various diseases. Dhanvantari, the lord of Ayurveda had introduced the herbs and medicinal plants into this world. Classic texts were written keeping in mind the medicinal value of plants and trees. Patanjali Yogpeeth is engaged in compilation of useful plants in the form of encyclopedia, glossary of which is already published in many volumes.
Herbal cultivation a stepping stone for Yoga revolution ď‚— In India, pipal tree is considered to be the abode of lord Vishnu. The scientists
discovered that the pipal tree emits oxygen both during the day and night whereas all the other trees emit carbon dioxide in the night. In India a tradition of worshiping the holy basil plant is followed in all homes. All the parts of this plant have medicinal value. The pulp of Arjuna tree is a sure shot in case of heart disease. The tea made with Arjun chaal (bark) removes the blockage in the arteries.. The books titled Ayurved Sidhanta Rahasya and Ayurveda Jadi Booti Rahasya published by Divya Yoga Mandir Trust are a major contribution to the Ayurvedic world. The books contain authentic information about medicinal plants. Thus Divya Yoga Mandir Trust is actively involved in the direction of re-establishing Ayurveda.
Herbal cultivation a stepping stone for Yoga revolution ď‚— Herbs, different types of flowers, creepers, plants, and rare
herbs are being grown in a large land area of Divya Nursery collected from Himalayan region and other parts of the country. The trust is preparing an outline to establish herbal gardens in the villages. People are cultivating herbs in their backyards after watching Swami Ramdev’s program on television and taking part in the camps. “The traditional methods of cultivation produces satvic food. To solve the problem of farming land there is only one solution which is it to adopt the old methods and habits and encourage the medicinal farming.
Herbal cultivation a stepping stone for Yoga revolution “Prosperity of the villages is necessary for the growth of the
nation. The farmers should grow herbs and medicinal plants in their fields. This produce will be fully utilized because Divya Yoga Mandir Trust requires around 30 thousand kilos of herbs everyday for the manufacture of medicines.”- Swami Ramdev The farmers should get the appropriate value for their hard
work but most of the farmers are deprived of this gain. People should plant holy basil, Rudraksh, Giloy and other medicinal herbs in their gardens, says Acharya Balkrishna.