Char Magaz – Four Seed Kernels to Increase Brain Strength

Char Magaz is a mixture of four types of melon seed kernels –
watermelon, pumpkin, cucumber and rockmelon (cantaloupe). You can find these
seeds in the Indian Grocery Store. These are part of many Indian recipes. These
seeds contain several nutrients and provide nourishment and strength to the
body.

Char means four and Magaz means brain. Four seed kernels
that improve cognitive and brain functions and also increase memory are called
Char Magaz.

Char Magaz benefits include its use to restore physical and
mental strength after a chronic disease, to improve hair growth and skin
health, and to enhance cognitive functions of the brain. Char Magaz generally
acts as a general tonic for the brain, stomach, kidneys and whole body.

Char Magaz Composition

1. Take seed
   kernels of watermelon, pumpkin, cucumber, and rockmelon in equal proportion for
   making Char Magaz powder.
2. You can take
   25 grams of each type of seed kernels.
3. Then grind to
   make powder.
4. Mix them well
   and preserve the mixture in an airtight glass container.

Indications of Char Magaz

• Hair Fall.
• Nervine Weakness.
• Forgetfulness.
• Memory loss.
• Blemishes.
• Low milk supply.
• Eye weakness – Char Magaz + almonds + fennel
  seeds.
• Cardiac weakness.
• Liver diseases.
• Physical weakness.
• Premature ejaculation.
• Penile weakness.
• Leucorrhea.
• Cracked Heels.
• Improve skin complexion.

Char Magaz reduces hair fall and benefits in nervine
weakness, forgetfulness and memory loss. It fades blemishes, reduces the
excessive dryness of the skin and improves skin complexion. It also helps to
reduce the tendency of cracked heels. In new mothers, it improves breastmilk
supply. In women, it prevents physical weakness and helps to treat leucorrhea. In
males, it helps in premature ejaculation and penile weakness.

Medicinal Properties of Char Magaz

The primary medicinal
properties of Char Magaz are:

1. Nootropic (cognitive enhancer) – improve
   perception, learning, and reasoning.
2. Nervine Tonic – strengthen nerves.
3. Neuroprotective – protects the brain
   and nerves.
4. Memory Booster – improves memory and
   retention.

It
improves perception, learning and reasoning skills due to its cognitive
enhancer properties. It exerts a protective action on the brain and nerves due
to its neuroprotective action. It improves memory and retention span due
to its memory booster characteristics.

Ayurvedic Properties of Char Magaz

Char Magaz has cooling action in the body. The main purpose
of using Char Magaz is to improve overall physical stamina as well as mental
strength.

Dosha
Karma

Note:
If you use Char Magaz in moderation, it might not increase Kapha Dosha. However, it
might slightly increase Kapha Dosha when used in high (more than 10 grams a
day).

Char Magaz Benefits

The primary action of Char Magaz is observable on the brain. Let’s talk
about its major benefits.

Strengthens the Brain

In Punjabi folk medicine, these four seed kernels are used
for improving brain strength. These seed kernels work by improving nourishment
to the brain. These reduce forgetfulness and improve memory.

The strengthening action is comparable with Ashwagandha for
the brain. However, these kernels do not increase body weight like ashwagandha
when taken less than 10 grams a day.

Char Magaz are good for nervine weakness. Each seed kernel
is loaded with several nutrients. Char Magaz are worth try to add in your diet.
These are the most common part of several Punjabi recipes and sweet dishes,
which are consumed during winter. The sole purpose of adding Char Magaz to
improve physical stamina and mental strength.

Excessive Dryness in the Body

Many people have excessive dryness in the body. In such
cases, these four seed kernels can provide huge benefits. Char Magaz has
nourishing properties and provides oleation to the internal body organs as well
as to the skin. So, it reduces excessive dryness in the body by improving oleation
in the whole body.

Stops Hair Fall

Char Magaz also reduce hair fall and improves hair strength.
In case of excessive hair fall, 5 grams’ powder of Char Magaz along with 1-gram
Amla and 1.5 grams of Yashtimadhu (licorice root powder) can help to stop hair
fall within a few days. The continued use of this mixture for about 6 months can
help to reverse natural hair color.

Blemishes

The same thing discussed under hair fall help to remove
blemishes from the face.

Improve Eyesight

Ayurveda talks about a special character of some herb under the
name Chaksuya. Chaksuya means herbs that improve vision
and protect the eyes from any damage. When Char Magaz used along with
almonds and fennel seeds exerts the same action. This combination helps to
improve eyesight and reduces oxidative stress that causes eye damage.

Cardiac Weakness

When a person gets a rapid heartbeat with little things,
becomes angry, becomes anxious with little things, worrying or suffers vertigo
and restlessness, traditional doctors consider either person has a cardiac
weakness or suffers from acid peptic disorders. In both cases, Char Magaz are
beneficial. These seeds increase cardiac strength as well as modulate stomach
secretions in acid peptic disorders. Taking Char Maga along with Misri (Crystal
Sugar) and milk improve all these symptoms.

Dosage of Char Magaz

You can include Char Magaz in your diet. 10 to 30 grams a day should be sufficient dosage for Char Magaz to get the benefits discussed earlier. You should take Char Magaz powder along with coconut milk or put in other food recipes.