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

Gandhak Rasayan: The Ultimate Skin Elixir: Uses, Benefits, & Side-Effects

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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 … Read more

Praval Pishti: The Natural Calcium Supplement & Immunity Booster: Uses, Benefits, & Side-Effects

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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 … Read more

Amaltas Tree: Ultimate Constipation Cure: Uses, Benefits, & Side-Effects

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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 … Read more

Gulkand: A Rich, Dense, & Floral Rose Preserve To Keep You In The ‘Pink Of Health’

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 … Read more

Phitkari (Alum): The Magic Stone For Skin: Uses, Benefits, Side-Effects

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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 … Read more

Jatamansi: The “Wonder” Herb for Depression: Uses, Benefits, & Side-Effects

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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 … Read more

The Detoxifying Herb Nagarmotha: Uses, Benefits, Side-Effects

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 … Read more