Chirchita (Achyranthes Aspera Pennel), commonly called Prickly chaff flower, Apamarga, Apang, or Devil’s horsewhip is a powerful healing plant in Ayurveda. It is grown in tropical regions like Asia and Australia and is generally found at an altitude of 900m. This is a notorious plant because the spine-like spores of this plant catch the clothes […]
Looking for a natural way to improve your blood purification? Try these 5 best blood purifier herbs! The blood in our body performs various functions like carrying and supplying oxygen and other nutrients to the body. Blood also assists in removing carbon dioxide and waste substances from the body. These are the most basic functions […]
Ayurveda teaches that the liver is one of the most important organs to maintain because it has many functions: it produces bile, converts fat into glucose and helps your body process proteins, maintains proper metabolism, and most importantly, eliminates toxins from the plasma and filters the blood. Ayurvedic practices for maintaining a healthy liver are […]
What is Sage? People around the world recognize and love sage for its strong, unique flavor. Also known as common sage and garden sage, its scientific name is Salvia officinalis. Sage belongs to the mint family, which includes oregano, rosemary, basil, and thyme. Its robust flavor means it is usually used in small amounts. Sage […]
Palash (Butea monosperma), commonly called ‘Flame of the forest’ or ‘flame tree’ due to its red-coloured flowers is a powerful herb in Ayurveda. This plant is native to India and is found all over India. Ayurveda not only signifies the fascinating health benefits of Palash flower but also the auspicious nature of it. The Ayurvedic […]
Ever since the coronavirus pandemic took over the world, health experts and researchers have been actively working to find a cure for the virus. However, many people have turned to the centuries-old wisdom of Ayurveda for boosting their immunity to protect against coronavirus. Ayurveda is one of the oldest healing sciences known to mankind. It […]
Baheda (Terminalia bellirica), also known as Bibhitaki or Vibheetaki is one of the important herbs in Ayurveda. The word ‘Vibheetaki’ in Sanskrit translates as ‘the one that keeps away from diseases’. There are nearly 100 varieties of Baheda trees that are distributed throughout the world. But this deciduous tree is native to India and is […]
Gulbakshi (Mirabilis Jalapa), also known as Jalapa root, the marvel of Peru and Four O’clock flower is an ornamental plant that is common around the world. This plant is said to have originated in Mexico. The word ‘Mirabilis’ in Latin means ‘wonderful’ and Jalapa is the state capital of Veracruz in Mexico, hence the name […]
Stress and anxiety have become a common problem nowadays. With all our busy and chaotic lifestyles, stress levels are increasing day by day. Especially now, with all the things going on in the world including a pandemic and economic collapse, some people might be subjected to a lot of stress and anxiety. Prolonged stress may […]
Essential oils are concentrated compounds extracted from plants, herbs or from flowers in form of liquid. These extracts (essential oils) are then used in aromatherapy and naturopathy. These liquid extracts has higher levels of active ingredients than the actual plants. There are various process of obtaining liquid extracts from plants it can be distillation, cold […]