Dactylorhiza hatagirea is a species of orchid. It is locally known as salam panja or hatta haddi and panchaule in nepali and himalayan regions. The name panchaule is derived from its shape, which resembles fingers of hand with 3-5 fingers. Salam panja is a perennial herb with long flowering stems. The root of this plant … Read more
UTI or urinary tract infection is a disease which is described as pain and discomfort during micturition. It is termed as Mutrakriccha in Ayurveda. It is basically an infection involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. The most important symptom is defined as dysuria commonly caused by pathogenic organism E.coli in 90% of the cases. … Read more
Botanically known as Uraria picta, the Prishniparni plant is locally recognized as Dabra and Pithavan as well. Mentioned numerous times in ayurvedic texts, this shrub is home to potent remedies. The roots, the leaves and the plant itself heal and repair, providing numerous remedies to a variety of health issues and diseases. Moreover, this is … Read more
Ayurveda believes that a strong digestive fire (Jatharagni) is the primary building block of good health. There are 13 types of Agnis (or fire) in the body, Jatharagni, 5 Bhutagni (agni of the five elements) and 7 Dhatvagni (agni of seven dhatus). Jatharagni is the most important of all as it is responsible for digestion … Read more
Although Ayurvedic herbs are generally considered safe for usage, some of the herbs in general can have side effects if used during pregnancy. Use of such herbs can cause abortification, premature labor and other complications. Here is a list of all the herbs that you should avoid during that pregnancy phase! 1. Akarkara (Anacyclus Pyrethrum) … Read more
This is the list of all the important Ayurvedic herbs with their respective images. This is for reference purposes for anyone who wishes to explore them. A B C D E G H I J K L M N P R S T U V Did you find this post useful? Would you like to … Read more
One of the most basic concepts in Ayurvedic sciences is the concept of sapta dhatu which means 7 bodily tissue explaining the formation and functioning of human body. It is believed that the body is made out of seven Dhatus (bodily tissues) each of which have their distinct feature and functions, and each one of … Read more
‘Bhustrena’ in Sanskrit is also referred to by more common names like Vilati Tulsi (Vilaiti meansForeign), Van tulasi, Jungli tulsi, Sirna tulasi, Darp tulasi, Ganga tulsi in different parts of India. Tulsi is considered pious and worshipped in India since time immortal. It is also offered to Gods and is a blessing for human on … Read more
Sciatica is a very common health issue and is generally being seen today as a lifestyle disease. It is described as the compression of the longest nerve in the body called the Sciatic nerve. It runs down from the lower back (lower spinal area) through the back of the leg reaching down to the toes. … Read more
Asthi Dhatu (Bone tissue) is one of the seven Dhatus in Ayurveda which gets its nourishment from the Meda Dhatu (fat tissue). Diseases related to bones like osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, lumber spondylosis have a direct relation to aggravated vata. A increase in vata dosha decreases the bone tissue. The main seat of Vata dosha (Vatastanam) is … Read more