Natural Remedies For Skin
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
Did you know that there is one Ayurvedic herb that is present in most, if not all, Ayurvedic medicines with ingredients that can be easily sourced from your kitchen? Yes, you read that right. This all-important and extremely-beneficial herb that we’re going to discuss today is called Trikatu or Trikatu Churna as it is commonly … Read more
Mahamanjisthadi Kwath is a liquid-based Ayurvedic medicine that is considered to be a Ram Baan for all kinds of skin issues. In fact, it was mentioned in the ancient Ayurvedic text, “Bhaisajya Ratnavali” which was composed in the 19th century A.D. by Shri Govinda Dasji. Ayurveda indicates that excess Pitta (fire) in the body is … Read more
Did you know that there’s an Ayurvedic herb that works overtime to ensure that the three most important elements of your body – blood, plasma, and fat – stay healthy and well? Today, we’ll be talking about the medicinal herb, Revand Chini. Revand Chini (Hindi name) typically grows at higher altitudes (8,000 – 13,000 feet) … Read more
“Ayurveda is a sister philosophy to yoga. It is the science of life or longevity and it teaches about the power and the cycles of nature, as well as the elements.” ― Christy Turlington It’s a common fact that almost everyone who reaches the age of 50 starts experiencing knee pain. So much so, that … Read more
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
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“When Lord Vishnu manifested himself as Narasimha to protect Prahlada and destroy Hiranyakasyapa, his nails were drenched with poison as he tore the demon’s stomach. As a result, Narasimha’s nails were seething with great heat and pain. Goddess Lakshmi, seeing the suffering of Her Lord, plucked some fruits of the Audumber Tree which she happened … Read more
In this universe, every plant has a medicinal purpose. – Charaka Khadira’s biological roots lie deep in ancient Ayurvedic literature (pun not intended) – having been mentioned by Charaka in “Kashaya Skandha,” “Kushthagna,” and “Udardaprashamana Gana” as well as in “Salsaradi Gana” by Sushruta. It also came to be known in the Vedic periods, Rigveda … Read more
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
