Khus/Ushira – The Ultimate Digestion Specialist In Ayurveda

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Medical Reviewer: Dr Surabhi Rawat Ever heard of Khus? Khus is widely used in the tropical regions as the nectar of the summer season due to its amazing cooling ability. You’ll be amazed to know that it is much more than a coolant and can help you in curing a number of disorders. It is … Read more

Kaunch Beej (Magic Velvet Bean): Ayurvedic Aphrodisiac & Immunity Builder

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  Ever heard of the magic velvet bean? Possessing the botanical name – Mucuna pruriens, Kaunch beej is often translated into ‘magic velvet bean.’ Kaunch beej is obtained from the Kapakacchu herb which is a tropical plant that majorly grows in Asia and Africa. Known by other names like Cowhage in English and Kevach in … Read more

Vidangarishta: Uses, Benefits, Ingredients, Properties, Side Effects

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Vidangarishta is an ayurvedic rasayan which is mainly used in the treatment of intestinal worm infestation due to its strong anti-helminthic property. The ayurvedic decoction generates around 5-10% alcohol by itself which is useful in dissolution and absorption of the herbal contents. Vidangarishta is known by various other names like Vidangarisht and Vidangarishtam. The reference … Read more

Narasimha Rasayanam For Strength, Immunity & Bones: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects

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Narasimha Rasayanam is an ayurvedic Rasayana or precisely an ayurvedic medicated product. With butter as a base product, it has a buttery or jam-like texture. The Rasayana is not only used for the treatment of many disorders but as a full body tonic or a dietary supplement for enhanced general well-being. It forms a major … Read more

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

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