Basil seeds (Ocimum basilicum), commonly called Sabja or Tukmaria seeds have a long history of use in the Ayurvedic system. Since they come from sweet basil plants, they are also referred to as sweet basil seeds. Basil seeds are native to India and they offer immense health benefits. They are also considered holy in countries […]
Sweetleaf (Stevia rebaudiana), also called sugar leaf or honey leaf is an ayurvedic herb that has numerous health benefits. This plant has been used in the Ayurvedic system for ages. Although this plant is originally native to South America, it is grown in Asia for its health benefiting properties. This plant is used as a […]
Did you know that this fragrant herb can aid digestion, manage diabetes, and even help with weight loss? Explore the incredible benefits of Nagarmotha roots and discover how this natural wonder can enhance your health and well-being. Nagarmotha, also known as Mustak or “Nut grass,” is a fragrant plant used in cooking, perfumes, and incense […]
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), also called Mary thistle or Holy thistle is one of the most commonly used herbs in Ayurveda. Milk thistle is a flowering plant that comes from the same family of plants as the daisy. It is mainly grown in Mediterranean countries but is also widely cultivated in parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, […]
Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), also called a five-leaved chaste tree or Nallanochi is a potent ayurvedic herb that has various medicinal uses in Ayurveda. Nirgundi in Sanskrit translates ‘the one which protects the body from diseases’. True to its name, there are numerous health benefits of Nirgundi Herb that improve overall human health. This powerful herb […]
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tropical, tall perennial grass used in cooking and herbal medicine. The lemongrass oil extracted from the leaves of this plant has a citrus flavour and fresh lemony smell. Because of its unique scent, it is used in soaps and many other personal care products. But this flavourful oil has more […]
Babool (Acacia arabica), commonly called the Indian gum Arabic tree or Babul is one of the well-known herbs in the Ayurvedic system. This medicinal plant is found throughout the dry and sandy parts of India. Babool is a small tree that contains tiny spikes all over its branches. Babool is known as the ‘Healing tree’ […]
Ashwagandha (Withania sominifera), also called Indian ginseng or poison gooseberry or winter cherry is one the most powerful and important herbs in Ayurveda. This potent ayurvedic herb is native to India. It is mentioned as the ‘King of Ayurvedic herbs’. The name Ashwagandha translates to ‘odour of the horse’. It is believed that this plant […]
Marine Costus (Saussurea lappa Clarke), commonly called Qust al Bahri or Qust e Shireen is an ayurvedic herb that commonly grows in a cold and humid region. It is found in Kashmir, neighboring Himalaya regions, Garhwal, etc. It is also found in the high mountain region of Korea, China, and Japan. This plant is well-known […]
Vatsanabha (Aconitum ferox), also known as Himalayan Monk’s hood or Indian aconite is one of the powerful herbs in Ayurveda. It is called the Himalayan monk’s hood because the flowers of this plant resemble the hoods of medieval monks. This ayurvedic herb is native to India and it grows in the high alpine region of […]