Occasionally, we experience major digestive disorders. But for most of us, it is a low-grade issue. There might be certain foods that we cannot handle or certain situations where we noticed that our digestion is just not working very well and mostly we are out of touch with what’s happening in our body, that we … Read more
Sona Patti, literally translating to “Gold leaves”, is a rare medicinal flowering shrub, sometimes with a religious significance. Surely, everyone in India has definitely seen it or even held it in their hands without even realizing that they’re in the presence of Sona Patti. Well, what makes it so popular? The very fact that it … Read more
Gone are the days when the sick in the household were given ashen powders mixed with honey to alleviate fevers. Farther away are the days when the elderly crushed potent leaves between their palms, with the likeness, that resides in the making of magical potions that drip down their wrists into brass and copper bowls. … 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
‘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
Mahabeera seeds or Talmakhana seeds are the seeds extracted from the plant of Hyptis Suaveolens which is also referred to as Vilati tulsi, Jungli tulsi, pignut, bushmint, chan or American mint. Seeds are found in abundance on every single plant of Jungli Tulsi and they are helpful for excessive pollination and growth in the surrounding … Read more
Kayam Churna and Triphala Churna both are quite popular Ayurvedic medicines used as laxatives for constipation and irregular bowel movement. According to Ayurveda, proper digestion is the key to having a healthy body and mind. Those suffering from chronic constipation can suffer serious health issues if left untreated for a long time. While Kayam Churna … Read more
The word Kamarkas is actually a Hindi nomenclature for “tightening of waist”: Kamar- waist, kas- tightening. It is not a herb in itself but a resinous gum extracted from the stem of a tree called by various names in India i.e. Palash tree/ Tesu tree / Dhaak tree or Kinshuk tree. Other names of this … Read more
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