Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), commonly called ‘Karela’ or Bitter melon, is a popular vegetable in Indian households. As the name indicates, it has a bitter taste. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India and Africa. Despite its bitter taste, Karela has numerous health benefits that make it one of the most […]
Amaranth (Amaranthus blitum) commonly called Rajgira or Rama’s grain is a multipurpose grain and leafy vegetable popular in many parts of the world. This plant, which is of South American origin, is grown in many parts of India. The amaranth leaves benefits are particularly well-known. The term ‘Amaranthus’ in Greek means immortal. Although the herb […]
Health Benefits of Asafoetida | Benefits of Hing Asafoetida, also known as hing, is an essential component of Indian cuisine, particularly in curries and dals. It is a latex gum derived from various species of the perennial herb ferula. Its distinct flavor and aroma can completely transform any mundane dish. Furthermore, it has long been […]
Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus Niruri), also known as Kilanelli, is one of the most powerful herbs in the Ayurvedic system. The numerous Bhumi Amla benefits have made the herb famous. The plant is also known as ‘Nella Nelli plant’, ‘Stonebreaker’, ‘Seed under leaves’, or ‘Gale of the wind’. Although some famous herbs are found in specific […]
Pushkarmool (Inula racemosa), also called Orris root or Sun spear is a powerful herb that is used for various medicinal purposes in Ayurveda. It is an Asian plant that belongs to the Daisy family. It is mostly found in the Western Himalayas. It is considered as one of the best Ayurvedic herbs for chest pain […]
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 […]
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 […]