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Herbs & Spices

In Ayurveda, herbs, spices, and natural ingredients play an essential role in promoting health and healing illness.

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ashwagandha

September 6, 2019

Ashwagandha – Strength of 10 Horses

Ashwagandha root is an adaptogenic herb that has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine as a rasayana. Recently, this powerful herb has become popular

Category iconHerbs & Spices Tag iconadaptogenic,  adaptogens,  anxiety,  aphrodisiac,  asgandh,  asgandha,  Ashwagandha,  endurance,  indian ginsing,  strength of 10 horses,  stress,  winter cherry,  withania somnifera dunal

indian red sandalwood

September 5, 2019

Red Sandalwood – The Skincare Wonder

In Ayurveda, red sandalwood is used to treat a variety of disorders and health problems. Read on to learn more about the benefits of red sandalwood in

Category iconHerbs & Spices Tag iconayurvedic medicine,  chandan,  pterocarpus santalinus,  raktacandana,  red sandalwood,  red sanders,  skin health

long-pepper-piper-longum

September 4, 2019

Long Pepper – A Rejuvenating Spice

Essential Facts about Long Pepper Names Botanical: Piper longum Sanskrit: Pippali Hindi: Pipala Other names: Indian long

Category iconHerbs & Spices Tag iconayurveda,  ayurvedic medicine,  cancer,  cold and flu,  diabetes,  digestion,  fertility,  indian long pepper,  infection,  libido,  liver,  pipala,  piper longum,  pippali

amalaki

September 2, 2019

Amalaki (Amla) – The Gooseberry of the Gods

In Ayurveda, the amalaki plant (commonly referred to as amla) is one of the most treasured and valued medicinal substances. The Charaka Samhita says,

Category iconHerbs & Spices Tag iconamalaki,  amla,  antioxidants,  ayurveda,  ayurvedic medicine,  cancer,  cold and flu,  dhrati,  digestion,  embellica officinalis,  fever,  indian gooseberry,  liver,  phyllantus emblica

malabar nut

August 13, 2019

Malabar Nut Leaves

Known to promote healthy respiration, digestion, and to clear air passages, there are many Ayurvedic uses for malabar nut leaves. This beneficial

Category iconHerbs & Spices Tag iconadhatoda vasica,  ayurvedic medicine,  herbal medicine,  herbal remedy,  malabar nut,  malabar nut tree leaf,  vasa,  vasaka

Rasayana herbs

August 13, 2019

What are Rasayana Herbs?

Rasayana herbs are an incredibly important part of Ayurvedic medicine. In Ayurveda, medicinal plants are divided into 8 different categories - one

Category iconHerbs & Spices Tag iconayurvedic medicine,  herbal medicine,  herbs,  rasayana

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