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

Harsingar Plant/Parijat (Night Jasmine) – Benefits, Uses And Side Effects

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Harsingar’s origins in mythology are as interesting as its diverse medicinal values. As far as history goes, it is said that this ‘heavenly’ plant was brought to Earth by Lord Krishna after extensively searching for it in the ocean (Samudra). Owing to its intense fragrance and beautiful physical characteristics, Krishna’s wives – Rukmini and Satyabhama … Read more

Chitraka: The Best Digestive & Carminative Herb You’ll Ever Come Across

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Ever wondered what the name Chitrak means? Surely, you must have heard this name in passing, especially if you’re someone who loves to nurture and heal your body, mind, and spirit by natural and organic means. Literally translated, Chitrak means the “spotted one” and “Agni/fire” in Sanskrit. It literally revs up and rejuvenates your body, … Read more

Revand Chini (Indian Rhubarb Root): Powerful Herb For Digestive & Skin Problems

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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

Dhataki: The Herbal Gateway to Your Well-Being: Uses, Benefits, & Side-Effects

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Fermenting agent. Check. Medicinal benefits. Check. Curative properties. Check. Today, we’ll be exploring the herb that goes by the name of Dhataki. Dhataki is a multi-purpose Ayurvedic herb that is aesthetically beautiful and medicinally useful. Having been first mentioned in the ancient Ayurvedic text – Charaka Samhita – this herb helps to heal wounds, ferment … Read more

Bala: The Ultimate Ayurvedic Nervine Tonic : Uses, Benefits, & Side-Effects

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“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

Akarkara: Most Versatile Natural Aphrodisiac: Benefits, Uses & Side Effects

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Akarkara is a herbal plant that has been in use since the 12th century. It was first mentioned by the renowned Vaidh, Sodhal in his work “Sodhal Nighantu” as Alaka which, for all intents and purposes, details useful medicinal plants readily available to us. Known by a plethora of names, Anacyclus Pyrethrum (Scientific name), Akallaka … Read more