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 […]
Discover the top 5 health benefits of the Chinaberry tree, a versatile medicinal plant used in Ayurvedic medicine. Learn how it can treat skin diseases, improve women’s health, and protect kidneys. The chinaberry tree (Melia azedarach Linn), also called the Bakayan tree, Persian lilac, Pride of India, and Maha Neem is an ornamental tree with […]
Padmaka (Prunus cerasoides), commonly called Padam, Wild Himalayan Cherry, Padmagandhi, Pitarakta, Pajja, Sour cherry, and Pathimukam is a well-known herb in Ayurveda. It is a medium to a tall growing tree that grows naturally in the Himalayan belt at an altitude of over 5000 feet. The trunk of this tree has a smell that resembles […]
Pashanabheda (Bergenia ligulate), commonly called Pashanabheda, Sirupilai, and Stonebreaker is an ayurvedic herb with numerous health benefits. This small shrub grows only at an altitude of 900-3000 meters. The root of the plant has a distinct reddish colour. It is widely spread in the plains and mountain region of the Himalayas between the wedges of […]
Nagkesar (Mesua ferrea), also known as Cobra Saffron, Ceylon Ironwood, Indian rose chestnut, and Sirunagappu is an important herb in Ayurveda. Nagakesar is an evergreen ornamental tree that produces beautiful and fragrant flowers. Nagkesar tree is found across Asia in almost all countries including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, and Sumatra regions. The amazing […]
Constipation is an extremely uncomfortable condition that many of us experience from time to time. Chronic constipation is when you have less than three bowel movements per week or you have difficulty when passing stools. Chronic constipation lasts for a few days or even longer. Those affected by it may feel bloated and uneasy with […]
As coronavirus spreads in India with the number of affected cases growing each day, everyone is focusing on preventive measures to curb the spread of coronavirus until an effective cure is found. But amid all the gloom spread across the world, Ayurveda experts are stressing the use of Ayurveda for coronavirus. Although Ayurveda is not […]
Kalijiri or black cumin (Nigella Sativa) is an ancient Indian spice that has been known to have numerous medicinal properties and health benefits. The scientific name of Kalijiri is Centratherum anthelminticum. It was known by various names such as kaala jeera, kala jeera, kala jiri, etc. Black cumin has anthelmintic, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-hyperglycemic, diuretic, stomachic, […]
Satyanashi is an under-rated herb that is often mistaken as a roadside weed. The botanical name is Argemone Mexicana and commonly called prickly Poppy or Brahmadandi. Satyanashi is much more than a roadside weed that has been in use in the ayurvedic system for ages for its ability to treat many diseases. The health benefits […]
Cassia Absus commonly known as Chaksu seeds have many medicinal properties making it one of the most sought after ayurvedic herbs that can be used in the form of decoction, powder and even juice. What makes these seeds really popular, is their ability to lower blood pressure. Chaksu seeds act as a hypotensive agent, this […]