Kokilaksha (Asteracantha longifolia), commonly called Ikshura or Talmakhana is a potent Ayurvedic herb in Ayurveda. It’s called Culli, Ikshura, and Ikshugandha which means ‘having eyes like the Indian Cuckoo’. Kokilaksha can be found all over India near water sources, fields, and marshy land. It has a unique property that when its seeds come in contact […]
Latakaranja (Caesalpinia crista), commonly called Gataran, Kalarchikai, and Fever nut is a powerful herb in Ayurveda. It is considered as an effective Ayurvedic herb that can be used for all kinds of fever, hence the name fever nut. The seeds of this plant have a unique property that when rubbed against a rough surface, it […]
Banfsha (Viola odorata), also called sweet-scented violet is one of the important herbs in the Ayurvedic system. This ayurvedic herb is a native of Asia, North Africa, and Europe. The flowers of the plant are violet and scented and hence the name Sweet-scented violet. It has been cultivated since ancient times for the numerous health […]
Multani mitti, also called the ‘Fullers earth’ and bentonite clay is nature’s gift for skin and hair. In the olden days, the Fullers or textile workers used to clean impurities from raw wool with a mixture of water and clay, hence the name Fuller’s earth. It is a yellowish-white, tasteless, odorless, and mineral rich-clay material […]
Hirabol (Commiphora myrrha), also known as Commiphora molmol and Balsamodendron myrrha is used in Ayurveda for its numerous health benefits. This ayurvedic plant is native to Somali and Arabian littorals of the red sea. In India, it is widely cultivated in Karnataka and Kerala. Hirabol is a versatile yellowish gum-resin. Ayurveda has found an effective […]
Sugandha Kokila (Cinnamomum glaucescens) is a powerful ayurvedic herb renowned for its health benefiting properties. Sugandha Kohila is an evergreen tree that is native to the Himalayan region. The word ‘Sugandha’ in Sanskrit means ‘fragrant’ as it has a rich and pleasing aroma. Due to the fragrance and amazing health benefits of Sugandha Kokila, it […]
Somlata (Ephedra Gerardiana), also called Khanta or Ain is a popular herb in Ayurveda. This small plant is widely spread in North America, Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and Central Asia. It is found in the upper Himalayan belt of Sikkim and Kashmir in India. This little plant is packed with numerous health benefiting properties and […]
Cinnabar or Hingul or Hingulu bhasama is a medicine rarely used in the Ayurvedic system. It has heavy metal ingredients and is not to be used without proper supervision. It must be used for a short period of time in a minimum possible dose. But the potent health benefits of Cinnabar made it one of […]
Wild pepper (Piper Chaba), commonly called Kakol mirch is an aromatic herb that is widely used in western cuisine. This herb is mostly seen as a cooking ingredient used for a pleasant flavour, but wild pepper is one of the most potent herbs in Ayurveda. The fascinating health benefits of wild pepper has made it […]
Butter tree (Madhuca longifolia), commonly called Mahua or Moha, is an ayurvedic plant native to India. This tree is found in the central part of India and in the mountainous parts of the Himalayan region. This tree is an important source of food for tribes in central as well as western India. Since Mahua seed […]