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 […]
Chui Mui plant is one of the unique plants in the plant kingdom and has many health benefits. Chui Mui plant in English is known as Touch Me Not plant. The leaves of this plant are sensitive to touch. This is why the leaves shrink and bend when touched. The scientific name of this plant […]
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 […]
Ajwain khurasani, one of the most common ingredients in the desi dishes is loaded with super benefits for skin, hair, and health. It has been obtained from the ajwain plant (Carom plant). Ajwain in English is known as carom seeds and is also called Bishop’s weed or Omam (in Tamil) and ayamodhakam in Malayalam. Therefore […]
Palash is a medium-sized tree that grows in dry seasons and dry regions. This tree bears dark orange or scarlet colored flowers and is called the flame of the forest. It is extensively used in Ayurveda for its various medicinal values. From the month of March to July this tree becomes flame of the forest […]
Dhamasa also called Fagonia Cretica (Virgin’s Mantle) is a plant found in deserted areas. This herb is mentioned in Ayurveda for the treatment of general debility, mouth ulcer, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory disorders like a cough. Thus, the ayurvedic product is a single herbal medicine having miraculous curing effects on general health issues including serious […]
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 […]
Celery seeds are found in the flowers of the celery plant and are usually small and dark brown, which tastes and smells like celery stalks. This ayurvedic herb is familiar with the fragment and flavored celery, but not everyone knows its seeds are just as useful and as nutritious as the plant’s stalk. Thus it […]
Psyllium is old age ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of different diseases with the help of Ayurveda. In a different era and in different parts of the world it is named differently. In Hindi, it is called as Isubgol, Issufgul, Ispaghul, Isabgol, Isabgul. In English name of this Ayurvedic Herbs are Psyllium, Ripple grass, […]