Nirgundi (Scientific Name: Vitex Negundo), also known as Five-Leaved Chaste is a herb with extraordinary pain relief properties. It’s benefits and properties and described in the Ayurvedic text ‘Charaka Samhita’. It is found all over the world and the appearance is quite similar to holy basil (Tulsi). Various parts of the...
Chitrakadi Vati: The Digestive Fortifier: Uses, Benefits, Side-Effects
The Ayurvedic route to great health involves two simple steps: Doing less and being more.” ― Shubhra Krishan
Also known as Chitrakadi Gutika, this wondrous Ayurvedic medicine was first mentioned in the...
Abhayarishta (Abhayarishtam) : Uses, Benefits, Dosage, & Side-Effects
Abhayarishtam (Sanskrit name) or Abhayarishta (Hindi name) is one of the most common Ayurvedic medicines formulated by our ancient Rishis and has been...
Bilva / Bilwa: Nature’s Potent Therapeutic Herb: Uses, Benefits, Side-Effects
Life (ayu) is the combination (samyoga) of body, senses, mind and reincarnating soul. Ayurveda is the most sacred science of life, beneficial to humans both in this world and the world...
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The Ayurvedic route to great health involves two simple steps: Doing less and being more.” ― Shubhra Krishan
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Life (ayu) is the combination (samyoga) of body, senses, mind and reincarnating soul. Ayurveda is the most sacred science of life, beneficial to humans both in this world and the world beyond. ― Charaka
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