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

Guggulu (Commiphora Wightii) : Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

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Medical Reviewer: Dr Surabhi Rawat Guggulu is popular among people since ancient times for being an ayurvedic herb that is helpful in many conditions. Guggulu, a Sanskrit as well as Hindi term means ‘that which provides protection against diseases’. Guggul is mentioned as Gulgulu in the ancient Atharva Veda and is described as ‘Agni Sthana’ … Read more

Katuka/Kutki (Picrorhiza Kurroa): The Magic Herb For Liver Diseases

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Katuki is a small hairy perennial herb with elongate, stout creeping rootstock and withered leaf base. The botanical name is Picrorhiza kurroa, and the Hindi name is kutaki, usually pronounced, kutki. The Sanskrit name ‘Katuki’ means ‘That which envelops diseases’. It is usually found in the Himalayas and belongs to the family of Scrophulariaceae. Its … 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

Moringa Oleifera (Drumstick) – Uses, Benefits, Properties, Side Effects

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Moringa Oleifera belongs to a drought-resistant family of tree known as Moringaceae. It is also known as Moringa or drumstick tree. It is a fast-growing tree generally found in tropical or subtropical regions of South Asia. India is the largest producer of moringa. Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are a few other places where moringa is … Read more