Types Of Kapha (Kapha Subtypes) And Their Roles In Human Body

The word ‘kapha’ is the combination of ‘ka’ which means water and ‘pha’ which means flourishing. Kapha is that which is flourished by water component. Kapha dosha molecules are a combination of water and earth elements which give it the properties of heaviness, dull, slow, cold, oily, dense, soft, sticky, cloudy and smooth. Kapha is … Read more

Types Of Pitta (Pitta Subtypes) And Their Roles In Human Body

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The word ‘pitta’ represents heat, fire or agni. Pitta dosha is a combination of fire and water element in the body. It is responsible for change and transformation. Pitta dosha is dominant in the stomach, liver, spleen, gall bladder, small intestines, eyes, blood, pancreas, sweat and sebaceous secretions. When we eat food, the process digestion, … Read more

Salaparni (Desmodium Gangeticum) Uses, Benefits, & Side Effects

Gone are the days when the sick in the household were given ashen powders mixed with honey to alleviate fevers. Farther away are the days when the elderly crushed potent leaves between their palms, with the likeness, that resides in the making of magical potions that drip down their wrists into brass and copper bowls. … Read more

8 Ayurvedic Herbs For Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron deficiency or Anaemia is one of the most widespread nutritional deficiency found in the world. In India alone, 52% of the women in reproductive age are estimated to be anaemic. Numbers are even worse in children. According to National Family Health Survey data, the incidence of anaemia in urban children is 71%, rural is … Read more

Ayurvedic Benefits Of Salam Panja (Dactylorhiza Hatagirea)

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Dactylorhiza hatagirea is a species of orchid. It is locally known as salam panja or hatta haddi and panchaule in nepali and himalayan regions. The name panchaule is derived from its shape, which resembles fingers of hand with 3-5 fingers. Salam panja is a perennial herb with long flowering stems.  The root of this plant … Read more

Best Ayurvedic Medicines And Herbs For UTI & Urinary Problems

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UTI or urinary tract infection is a disease which is described as pain and discomfort during micturition. It is termed as Mutrakriccha in Ayurveda. It is basically an infection involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. The most important symptom is defined as dysuria commonly caused by pathogenic organism E.coli in 90% of the cases. … Read more

Prishniparni (Uraria Picta) Ayurvedic Benefits & Side Effects

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Botanically known as Uraria picta, the Prishniparni plant is locally recognized as Dabra and Pithavan as well. Mentioned numerous times in ayurvedic texts, this shrub is home to potent remedies. The roots, the leaves and the plant itself heal and repair, providing numerous remedies to a variety of health issues and diseases. Moreover, this is … Read more

5 Best Ayurvedic Medicines For Strong Digestive System, Gastric Problem

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Ayurveda believes that a strong digestive fire (Jatharagni)  is the primary building block of good health. There are 13 types of Agnis (or fire) in the body, Jatharagni, 5 Bhutagni (agni of the five elements) and 7 Dhatvagni (agni of seven dhatus).  Jatharagni is the most important of all as it is responsible for digestion … Read more