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 古印度傳統治療（或稱為印度草藥醫學)可追溯到6000年以上歷史，是現存最古老的草本醫療保健系統。美國草藥醫師認為：“印度草藥療法的主要思想就是預防勝於治療，強化身體免疫力才是追求長期健康生活的不二法門。印度草藥醫學非常重視飲食習慣、心理、生理和精神能否與周圍環境保持平衡融合，這些與采用草藥治療同樣重要。目前世界各地正對這些古老的草藥進行大量科學研究，很多草藥的傳統用途都得到了醫學驗證。 以下為大家介紹三種對改善生活方式很有幫助的寶貴草藥： 1 睡茄Ashwagandha是非常受歡迎的印度藥草，草藥學家James A. Duke博士說：“睡茄幾乎對身體所有部分都有好處！” 傳統上睡茄有助保持頭腦清晰、寧神安心和促進舒適睡眠，雙盲臨床研究發現睡茄有助改善思維技巧。Duke博士表示： “它的有效成分（withanolides）可增強免疫力、促進耐力、對抗發炎和感染，甚至有抗腫瘤、減輕壓力、恢復性慾和保護肝臟等功效！” 日本最近一項研究更確定睡茄含有七種抗癌物質，可喻為癌症殺手。睡茄也稱為印度人參，有預防糖尿病、防治瘧疾等功效，在動物實驗中更證實有助強化骨骼。 2 香膠樹脂Guggul來自一種小喬木香膠樹。 美國印度草藥專家羅伯特斯沃博達說： “它能激發皮膚、粘膜和腎臟等排泄毒素”。他還表示： “這種草藥能緩解疼痛，強化甲狀腺，並提高血液中甲狀腺素水平。”此外，“它的強力消炎作用令它成為對付多種關節炎的最佳草藥。” 在印度，香膠樹脂標準提取物常用於降低膽固醇和甘油三酯，效果絕不遜於西藥降脂藥（例如洛伐他汀和其他他汀類藥物）。 在最近一次研究檢討報告更指出，百分之八十以上的隨機對照試驗結果表明這種草藥有助於降低不良脂質和膽固醇。 香膠樹脂結合其他印度草藥一起服用能更有效減少體內多餘脂肪。 3 印楝Neem含豐富槲皮素(洋蔥素)，槲皮素是一種多酚類黃酮，經臨床驗證有消炎、殺菌和抗真菌等作用。印度楝油含豐富必需脂肪酸，有助保護和滋潤皮膚以及平衡膚色和紋理，它的冷卻、舒緩和收斂作用有助維持健康肌膚。但凡皮膚紅癢、發熱及發炎，印楝帶來的冷卻作用能撫慰皮膚和抗菌，對保持皮膚健康非常有效。而它溫和的斂澀作用能幫助收緊皮膚和減少分泌，非常適合油性皮膚人士使用。 Dating back more than 6,000 years, the ancient healing tradition of Indian, or Ayurvedic, medicine is the oldest healthcare system in the world. “In Ayurvedic thinking, prevention is the best medicine, and in pursuit of a long healthy life, strengthening one’s immune system becomes essential,” explains herbalist Steven Foster. In Ayurveda, diet and balancing your mental, physical, and spiritual self with the world around you is as important as herbal remedies. Today a number of these ancient herbs are subject to scientific research, which often validates traditional uses. Here are some benefits of three such herbs that support a healthy lifestyle. 1 Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a popular tonic in Ayurvedic medicine that’s “good for just about anything that ails you,” says herbalist James A. Duke, PhD. Traditionally recommended to clear the mind, calm the nerves, and promote restful sleep, ashwagandha has been found to improve thinking skills in double-blind, clinical research. “Its active ingredients, called withanolides, may bolster the immune system, buck up stamina, fight inflammation and infections, oppose tumors, reduce stress, revive libido, and protect the liver,” adds Dr. Duke. One recent Japanese cell study identified seven potential cancer-killing compounds in this herb. Also known as Indian ginseng, ashwagandha may prevent diabetes, combat malaria, and (at least in animal studies) appears to help strengthen bones. 2 Guggul (Commiphora sp.) is the resin of a small tree. “It stimulates the skin, mucous membranes, and kidneys to excrete toxins,” says Ayurvedic expert Robert E. Svoboda, BAMS. This herb also “relieves pain, strengthens the thyroid, and raises the blood level of thyroid hormone.” In addition, “its strong anti-inflammatory action makes guggul the best medicine for many kinds of arthritis.” In India its standardized extract, gugulipid, is a cholesterol- and triglyceride-lowering medicine that’s as effective as lovastatin and similar drugs. In one recent review, more than 80 percent of randomized controlled trials show this herb useful in lowering these lipids. Combined with other Ayurvedic herbs, guggul may also reduce excess body fat. 3, Neem is rich in quercetin, a polyphenolic flavonoid recognized for its anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, and antifungal actions. Oil of neem is rich in essential fatty acids that help to protect, moisturize, and balance skin tone and texture and is renowned for its cooling, soothing, and astringent actions to support healthy skin. Where skin is red, hot, and inflamed, the cooling action of neem brings soothing relief and antibacterial qualities help to keep skin healthy. The gently astringent action of neem helps to tighten skin and lessen secretions, so it’s great for oily skin types.
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