Ever heard of an Ayurvedic herb that's so famous and effective that it has been mentioned in all the three texts of Ayurveda: Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya? The herb we will be discussing today is called Manjistha - also known as rakta shodhak or blood purifier. It has other names and forms: Whether you call it Rubia...
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...
Bakuchi / Babchi / Bavachi, also known as Psoralea Cordifolia is a plant used for ages in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis, leukoderma, skin rashes, skin infections and allergies. It is grown in the plane areas of India. The seeds are of...
Lodhra (Sanskrit Name) or Symplocos Racemosa (Scientific/Latin Name), is a tree found in the northeastern hilly areas of the Indian subcontinent (Nagpur, Manipur) and Burma, whose bark is highly regarded is an ancient healing herb in Ayurvedic system. Lodhra is also known as Lodh, Shavara and Tilva.
The bark of the Lodh...
Recently one of my friends quit smoking. It was the hardest things he ever had to do.. and one of the most difficult parts of quitting smoking was severe anxiety and irritability. I started looking on the internet to find a solution that could help him with the withdrawal symptoms when...
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Amalki Rasayan is a classical ancient Ayurvedic medicine which has numerous health benefits due to its inherent rejuvenating nature. The preparation is beneficial for the brain, eyes, heart, stomach, liver, skin and hair. It improves the functions and health of these organs.
Today's post is about one of the most common problems for youngsters and women. Acne and Pimples occur because of many reasons but the main culprit behind this problem is the oil-producing sebaceous gland which lies within the follicles of small hair on your skin. When the sebaceous gland produces...
Pinda thailam or Oil is a unique Ayurvedic medicated massage oil which is cooling in nature and reddish in color (due to one of its ingredients- Manjishtha). It has several uses and benefits which include alleviation of skin problems, joint pains, face fairness and even weight loss. Also, it has properties to reduce pain, redness, and swelling (together called...
