Ever heard of a healthy potion that nourishes from the inside while ensuring that the body is free of harmful toxins? That's Gandhak Rasayan for you. Whether it's skin-related fungal infections such as eczema or psoriasis you're suffering from, or whether you wish to get on your hands on an anti-ageing potion, Gandhak Rasayan's benefits are too many to...
If you're someone who prefers a natural alternative to everyday health issues such as premature greying, calcium deficiency, etc., Praval Pishti is for you. Literally translated, Praval means coral in Hindi whereas Pishti refers to processed rose water. Collectively, together these two elements come together to form the powerful Praval Pishti Ayurvedic medicine. Praval Pishti's Dual Ingredients Shuddha Praval or...
The next time you're walking on the street and see this absolutely gorgeous flower, don't brush it aside. What you've got at the soles of your feet is nature's best gift for treating chronic issues that plague us every day - from constipation and cough to ulcer and hair issues. Today, we'll be talking about the amazing Amaltas tree....
Mouth-freshener. A natural coolant. A digestive stimulant. A superfood that's in essence, a sweet preserve of rose petals (pun intended). There's no denying that Gulkand's benefits are as diverse as its Ayurvedic and healing properties. Worldwide, it is referred to as a rose petal jam, whereas us desis know it as Gulkand. You must have heard its name when you...
Modern-day hair problems are not uncommon. Hair issues like alopecia, pattern baldness, dandruff, hair fall, premature greying of hair are prevalent specially in the urban population of India. Studies show that these issues can have many major reasons such as nutritional deficiencies, stress and depression (causing hormonal imbalance), climatic change, pollution, water contamination and genetics. Ayurveda is thousands of...
Ever wondered how women in the ancient times removed unwanted hair? They used a magical ingredient easily available to us (think: grocery shops) called "Phitkari/Alum." You may have heard of Phitkari being used for water treatment where a pinch of alum is added to water to remove the solid impurities. This is perhaps the most ancient method of purifying...
Did you know that an ancient Indian Ayurvedic herb has been mentioned in the Bible? Hint: It occurs when Mary of Bethany rubs Jesus’s feet with its ointment. Can you guess what it is? It is Spikenard or Muskroot (English name), which back home goes by the name of Jatamansi (Sanskrit name) or Bhootkeshi (Hindi name). Circling back to its...
If you've ever had the delicious Kashmiri dish - Rogan Josh - or even Tandoori Chicken, you've probably wondered where it gets it's signature red colour. We have one word for you: Ratanjot. Ratanjot / रतनजोत (Hindi name) or Alkanna Tinctoria (Botanical name) is an ancient Ayurvedic herb and is commonly known by many intriguing names: Alkanet (English name),...
Some have nicknamed it as the "world's worst weed" but its multi-purpose, integrated benefits will leave you astounded. Whether you call it Nagarmotha (Hindi name), Cyperus Scariosus (Scientific name), or Nutgrass (English name), this power-house of a herb finds its roots (pun not intended) in ancient Ayurvedic text - Charaka Samhita (which is more than 2,000 years old). In...
Anu Thailam is an Ayurvedic oil used primarily in Nasya Ayurvedic treatment. It is used specifically for curing ear, nose, throat, eyes, face, head, brain and neck diseases. Anu Thailam Uses Anu Oil is not taken orally or topically rather, it is inserted into the nose depending on the dosage recommended by the...
