Seasoned cooks may be aware of Indian borage – commonly known as Plectranthus Barbatus – which is a common garden plant in most kitchens. Some cooks have even experimented with it producing delicacies such as oregano bhajjis! Apart from being used in cooking, it has many ayurvedic health benefits but more on that later. Let’s … Read more
If we told you there was an Ayurvedic plant so strong that it could possibly cut an axe, would you believe us? Probably not. But the natural Ayurvedic world is full of surprises. The plant in question here is called Nagkesar or Vajrakat (Vajra means an irresistible force or a mythical weapon). Nagkesar has multiple … Read more
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Imagine getting access to a plant that grows in the wild, requires no maintenance, and offers a multitude of benefits. Don’t believe us? Take a look at the Punarnava plant. Loosely translated, Punarnava means “new (punar) birth (nava)” and this plant stands up to its name due to its diverse health and nutritional benefits. The … Read more
Did you know that there are some 3,000 different types of parasites and that around 50% of Americans struggle with parasitic issues on a daily basis? And if Ayurvedic texts and research are to be believed, parasite growth is encouraged by a weak digestive fire or low Agni. If only there was a natural herb … Read more
Ancient medical practitioners were onto something when they discovered the benefits of Gokshura (Sanskrit name), Gokhru (Hindi name) or Tribulus Terrestris (Botanical name). This herb – also ingested as a dietary supplement – is hardly a bitter pill to swallow (pun not intended). Why? Because it comes with infinite health benefits – physical and mental … Read more
At the heart of Ayurveda – the mother of all healing – lies an important herb that’s been utilized since 1500 BC: “Kalmegh.” It’s only recently that western medicine has begun to acknowledge the wonders of this powerful herb. Adding to this is the fact that as per Market Research Future (MRFR), the Global Herbal … Read more
Gambhari, also known as Gambhar / Kashmari is a medicinal plant that is found natively in the hilly areas of India, Pakistan and Bhutan but is also found in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. In Ayurveda, all its fruit, leaves, flowers, roots and bark are considered very useful for the treatment of several ailments … Read more
Did you know that according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), 80% of the population prefers traditional herbal medicine for primary health concerns – for obvious reasons. It’s cheaper and safer to use than the antibiotic counterparts. In such a scenario, it becomes imperative to get a better understanding of … Read more
Chirata is a medicinal herb that grows twice a year up to a height of 4 feet. The plant is cultivated extensively in Bhutan and many mountainous regions of northern India. Ancient Vedic literature carries proof of the various medicinal benefits of this wonder herb. Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani testify to the pharmacological properties of … Read more
