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 […]
Indian Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), our national flower, commonly called Kamal gatta is a powerful medicinal plant. Lotus can be found across India in ponds and lakes. It has been used in East and Southeast Asian traditional medicine and cuisine for centuries. It is considered as the symbol of beauty and purity in Buddhist and Hindi […]
Camel thorn (Alhagi pseudalhagi), commonly called Yavasa or Javasa has great medicinal importance in Ayurveda due to its health benefiting properties. This is a tall thorny herb with an extensive root system. This perennial plant is largely found in Central Asia. In India it is extensively grown in the Himalayas, Ganges valley, Kashmir, and in […]
Indian kino tree (Pterocarpus marsupium), commonly called Vijaysar and Malabar kino is indigenous to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is one of the powerful herbs that are widely used in Ayurveda for its therapeutic and healing properties. It is considered an excellent remedy for diabetes. The bark of this plant is called ‘The miracle […]