Tag Archives: Ayurvedic herbs

What Is Garden Cress? Garden cress is a well-known herb in folklore remedies. Here we discuss the various Ayurvedic uses, benefits, dosage, side effects, and applications of garden cress. This herb has been used medicinally since time immemorial even though well known classical Ayurvedic medical texts like the Charaka Samhita …

Here, we take a look at brahmi, its Ayurvedic uses, benefits, and side effects. We also take a look at its Ayurvedic applications, appropriate dosages, and compare it with a similar herb known as gotu kola. What Is Brahmi? Brahmi, also known botanically as Bacopa monnieri, is a very well-known Ayurvedic herb used …

Moringa, also known as the ‘drumstick tree’, is being widely promoted as a “superfood” nowadays because of its rich nutritional profile. Let’s take a look at moringa’s benefits, uses, and its Ayurvedic applications. Even though moringa has only recently gained popularity as a superfood, it has been a part of …

What Is Nirgundi? Vitex negundo or nirgundi is an herb widely used in Ayurvedic, Chinese and western herbalism traditions. Let’s take a look at nirgundi’s Ayurvedic properties, uses, and benefits. It is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical regions of Asia as well as Eastern and Southern Africa, commonly found growing …

Ashwagandha For Energy Ashwagandha, also known as Winter Cherry or Withania somnifera is one of the most widely recognized and used Ayurvedic herbs. Here we take a look at ashwagandha’s use in Ayurveda, ashwagandha’s qualities and actions, and whether ashwagandha affects energy levels and fatigue. It’s names offer insights into …

Maca originated in South America and has been cultivated as a root plant there for at least 2000 years. It was first introduced to North America, Europe, and Japan in the late 1990s. Known as a panacea (disease remedy), it is often referred to as Peruvian Ginseng because of its …

What Is Leukorrhea? Leukorrhea is a thick, whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge.  Here we take a look at leukorrhea causes, symptoms, and Ayurvedic remedies for leukorrhea. Excessive vaginal discharge associated with itching, burning sensation, and pain with body aches and fatigue is known as Leukorrhea in conventional western medicine and sweta pradara …

In this article, we will discuss the benefits of sesame oil, using sesame oil for skin, whether sesame oil is healthy, sesame oil nutrition facts, and viable sesame oil substitutes. Sesame is known as tila in Sanskrit and its botanical name is Sesame indium L. In general, there are two …

The Ayurvedic Solution To Maintaining Nervous Health With the kind of lifestyles that people follow these days, mental health and nervous system issues have become commonplace. Ayurveda offers an ideal solution –medhya rasayanas (Ayurvedic nootropics). Common issues people face nowadays include anxiety, depression, unnecessary stress, and mood swings. While conventional psychotropic …

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to improve your skin texture and skin health? Ayurveda offers a slew of remedies for improving skin texture and skin health in general. Here, we take a look at Ayurveda’s dietary guidelines and recommended herbs, fruits, and vegetables for improving skin …

Mahasudarshan churna (mahasudarshan powder) and mahasudarshan ghan vati are popular Ayurvedic formulations. Let’s take a look at their benefits and uses in Ayurveda.  Both of these formulations are primarily used for treating various types of fevers. Mahasudarshan churna is simply a powdered formulation of the mahasudarshani preparation. In classical Ayurvedic texts, this …

Haritaki is a very well known herb. It is used as a rasayana in Ayurveda. This means it is an herb with rejuvenating properties. It is also one of the three components of the classical Ayurvedic formulation, Triphala. Haritaki has many benefits and uses.  Haritaki is known as chebulic myrobalan …

Anantmool is one of the many plants and herbs that are gaining popularity because of their health benefits. Anantmool is also known as white sariva or Indian sarsaparilla in English. In this article, you will find anantmul benefits, anantamul uses, anantmool side effects and other information related to anantmul or …

Sitopaladi is an important Ayurvedic herbal formula. It is popular worldwide due to its various health benefits, including cold, cough and chronic respiratory problems. How should it be taken? Keep reading to learn sitopaladi dosage, sitopaladi side effects, sitopaladi ingredients and more. This formula is tasty. Leave your questions in the …

Ayurvedic herbs have been used for centuries to treat the body naturally. This holistic approach to health originated in India. It’s a complete medical system that is now practiced worldwide. There are a few “mega-star” Ayurvedic herbs that you’ve probably heard of, like turmeric or ginger. Most people are familiar …

Your skin is a mirror image of whatever your body goes through at various levels, physical, mental and emotional. In this article, we’ll cover the Ayurvedic herb manjistha for skin health, manjistha benefits, manjistha dosage, and manjistha uses. Manjistha is known as a blood purifier and lymph mover. As such, …

Both ashwagandha and triphala are superstar herbs in their own way. But can you take ashwagandha and triphala together? They’ve been used for millennia to relieve stress, support detoxification from endogenous and exogenous toxins and assist in every area of health.  Let’s first take a look at ashwagandha and triphala …

In the ancient Ayurvedic text books, medicinal herbs like Ashwagandha, mint and holy basil (Tulsi) were described centuries ago. As you know, these herbs are still useful today and the exciting thing is, you can grow these medicinal herbs in your garden. Keep reading for a very special Ayurvedic garden …

Ginger is one of the most widely used dietary condiments around the globe. It can be used in many recipes, but here we’re going to talk about ginger tea or ginger water. Ginger water is one of the easiest to prepare teas. It’s loved around the world for its unique taste …

Great question! You’re probably also wondering about stress. Ashwagandha and tulsi can be taken together for more powerful stress-relieving results. Let’s review each herb individually and then we’ll address safety, stress, ashwagandha tulsi tea, contraindications and more. Here’s what we’ll cover in this article. Ashwagandha And Tulsi The Ayurvedic Properties …

For centuries, shatavari has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for its medicinal benefits. Let’s look at shatavari benefits, shatavari root powder uses, shatavari side effects, shatavari dosage, and how to take shatavari. There’s no doubt why this amazing herb is known as the ‘Queen of herbs’. Shatavari benefits are numerous, particularly …

‘Guduchi’ is a Sanskrit term which means, ‘that which protects the body from diseases’. Another name for this herb is ‘Amrita’, which refers to ‘the heavenly elixir’ according to Hindu mythology. According to the tale, Guduchi saved celestial beings from old age and kept them eternally young. The story is actually quite suggestive of …

Angaya podi is an Ayurvedic postnatal herbal formula. It is used to maintain the health and beauty of the postnatal woman. This traditional formulation is from the state of Tamil Nadu in south India, near Kerala, where it is passed on generation after generation. It is known that upon delivery, …

Ashwagandha is an anxiety relief remedy that is effective, powerful and free of side-effects. It has anxiolytic, stress-relieving, neuro-protective properties which help foster a healthy mental environment. Ashwagandha has tons of other uses as well. In addition to anxiety relief, Ashwaganda is beneficial for sleep, acne, hypothyroidism, PCOS, arthritis, sexual …

If you’re wondering how to take ashwagandha and looking for some unique ideas and ashwagandha remedies, here’s a variety of Ayurveda-inspired ways of taking ashwagandha.  But first, let’s quickly explore what ashwagandha does. Ashwagandha, also known as the winter cherry or Indian ginseng is both a tonic and a sedative due to …