The King Of Medicines: Harad(Terminalia Chebula): Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

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Ayurveda places Harad at the highest pedestal which is why it is also called the ‘King of medicines.’ Ancient medicine systems claim that Harad holds the power to cure all diseases. Even the Tibetan medicine system reveres Harad in the same amount as Ayurveda does. Although the two systems classify the herb differently, the accepted … Read more

Moringa Oleifera (Drumstick) – Uses, Benefits, Properties, Side Effects

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Moringa Oleifera belongs to a drought-resistant family of tree known as Moringaceae. It is also known as Moringa or drumstick tree. It is a fast-growing tree generally found in tropical or subtropical regions of South Asia. India is the largest producer of moringa. Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are a few other places where moringa is … Read more

Nagfani Cactus Plant (Prickly Pear) – Uses, Benefits, Properties, Side Effects

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  Nagfani (in Hindi) commonly known as Prickly Pear or Opuntia in English is a cactus plant belonging to Cactaceae family. The most commonly used species of Nagfani is the Indian fig opuntia or Opuntia ficus-indica (botanical name). The name Nagfani is because the pad of this cactus resembles the face of a serpent. The … Read more

Agastya (Sesbania Grandiflora) – Uses, Benefits, Properties & Side Effects

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Ever heard of sage Agastya? He is one of the seven rishis (Saptarishi) mentioned in the Vedas. Commonly known as Vegetable Humming Bird in English, the Agastya (Sanskrit name) plant derives its name from rishi Agastya. One of the theories states that rishi Agastya, also considered as the father of the Siddha system of medicine … Read more

Kuth (Saussurea Costus) – A Boon For Digestive Health – Uses, Benefits, Side Effects

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  Costus(Kuth in Hindi) is a tall perennial herb which is known for its medicinal properties. Its stems are up to 2 m tall, or more. The lower leaves are long-stalked, pinnate, roughly around 30-40 cm long, with a triangular terminal leaflet, up to 30 cm long. The upper leaves are smaller, up to 30 … Read more

Top 6 Ayurvedic Herbs For Lungs & Healthy Respiratory System

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Leave everything you’re doing and get onto this interactive page by the New York Times which ingeniously describes the unhealthy levels of air pollution – not just in India, but around the world. A small excerpt from the study reveals: “On the most polluted day last month, fine particulate levels in New Delhi reached over … Read more