Ageing is a fact of life. When a person ages there are mental, physical and social changes also included. Greying hair, wrinkled skin and muscular degeneration are all signs of ageing.
Ayurveda is the science of living in tune with nature. Ayurveda believes that all diseases can be cured if the human body is tuned to the rhythm of nature. Herbs play a very important role in Ayurveda. Many of these herbs like Giloy are easily available and are low maintenance.
The best part about Ayurveda is that there are no side effects. Ayurveda doesn’t harm the body. It pacifies, relaxes and heals the body.
We cannot avoid these ageing symptoms but we can slow them down through Ayurvedic herbs.
Here is a list of Herbs which slow down ageing:
- Gotu-kola
Gotu kola is rich in flavonoids with antioxidant activity that helps protect the skin and body making it an extremely essential anti-ageing herb.
- Turmeric
The compound curcumin in Turmeric has shown to possess a powerful anti-ageing effect. It has anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants that help keep diseases at bay.
- Ginseng
Ginseng contains a lot of phytochemicals that help stimulate and activate skin’s metabolism. These phytochemicals also help you get rid of free radicals that get accumulated when your skin is exposed to pollution and sunlight.
- Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha helps in rapid cell regeneration and rejuvenation that in turn helps in delaying signs of ageing, especially pertaining to the skin.
- Amalaki
Amalaki, or Amla, is an excellent source of Vitamin-C and antioxidants that help your body fight various diseases. Also, it helps you keep safe from age-related macular degeneration and Cataract.
- Brahmi
Brahmi, or Bacopa, is a memory enhancer, especially useful for those who may be suffering from age-related memory loss. It is believed to have refreshing effects on your brain.
- Guduchi
Guduchi, or Giloy, is known to revive our skin tissues and resolve inflamed skin conditions by its anti-inflammatory properties. Guduchi is responsible for promoting mental clarity and enhance our immune system.
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