Reetha, also known as Aritha or Soapnut, is an age-old natural remedy praised in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties. A traditional recipe, reportedly received from a Mahatma, claims to relieve piles completely in just 7 days, with a reported success rate of 90%. Beyond piles, Reetha is believed to offer numerous other health benefits.
How to Prepare the Piles Remedy
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Remove the seeds from Reetha fruit.
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Place the remaining part in an iron pan and heat until it turns into charcoal.
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Once burnt, mix an equal quantity of Papdiya catechu.
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Grind and sieve the mixture through a cotton cloth to form a fine powder.
How to Consume
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Take 1 ratti (125 mg) of the powder with butter or cream morning and evening for seven days.
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This treatment helps relieve constipation, hemorrhoidal itching, and bleeding.
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For permanent results, repeat the seven-day course every six months.
Names of Reetha in Different Languages
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Sanskrit: Arishta, Raktabeej, Magalya
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Hindi: Reetha / Aritha
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Gujarati: Aritha
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Marathi: Reetha
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Marwari: Areeth
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Punjabi: Retha
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Kannada: Kukuteekayi
Dietary Guidelines While Taking the Medicine
Recommended foods:
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Mung dal, gram dal, horse gram dal
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Rice cooked with old rice, Santhi rice
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Vegetables: Bathua, Parwal, Ridge gourd, Bitter gourd, Raw papaya
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Others: Jaggery, milk, ghee, butter, black salt, mustard oil, ripe wood apple, dry ginger
Foods and activities to avoid:
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Black gram, ghee, beans, heavy or roasted food
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Bottle gourd, excessive sunlight or heat
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Activities like riding a bicycle, sexual intercourse, sitting on hard surfaces
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Avoid stopping flatulence
Medicinal Properties of Reetha
Reetha contains saponins, sugars, and pectin, making it a natural laxative, anti-phlegm, and detoxifying agent. Its seeds contain up to 30% fat, traditionally used in soap-making. In Ayurveda, Reetha is used to:
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Balance the three doshas
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Eliminate toxins
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Aid digestion and bowel movements
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Act against harmful germs
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Detoxify the uterus and treat Kapha-Vata-related disorders
This natural remedy combines dietary discipline with Reetha’s medicinal properties to provide a holistic approach to treating piles and improving overall health.
