Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, you may be looking for natural ways to support your immune system right now. Ginger & turmeric root are powerful herbs with antiviral properties, often used to bolster a strong immune system. Many people reach for these ingredients at the first sign of the sniffles, but they can also be used…
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Herbs That Heal: Dashamoola – The Ten-Root Herb
Dashamoola, a combination of ten dried roots has been widely used as an Ayurvedic medicine due to the amazing health benefits it possesses. It is great for your overall health; from reducing inflammation in the body to relief from migraine pain, this ayurvedic combination can be a great additional herbal formula for your health. Dashamoola…
Herbs That Heal: Guduchi – The Protector of the Body
Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), also known as Amrit, is one of the most valued herbs in the Ayurvedic pharmacy. It is described as ‘the one who protects the body’. According to myth, when the ancient gods churned the primordial ocean, they created a heavenly elixir that has saved celestial beings from old age and kept them…
Herbs That Heal: Chawanprash – The Immunity Herbal Formula
My go-to when I need to build my immunity and after coming off my viral illness -its a daily dose for me right now! What is Chyawanprash? Chyawanprash is a 5000-year-old Ayurvedic nutritious herbal jam considered to be a Rasayana for all the tissues of the body. Rasayana translates to “path of essence” as it…
Herbs That Heal: Asafoetida – The Digestive Herb
Asafetida, also known as hing, is a latex gum extracted from several species of a perennial herb, Ferula. It is available in the market as a solid brick or smaller pieces, as well as in tablet or powder form. Along with its culinary uses, asafetida has a prominent place in Ayurvedic medicine, particularly for its…
Rejuvenating Summer Ayurveda Tonics
A Trio Of Ayurveda Elixirs, Equal Parts Zingy And Medicinal; Stirred But Not Shaken On a recent summer evening, as I was wondering what to drink, I decided to create this trio of tonics heavily disguised as cocktails so that I could offer them as a summer evening cocktail -sans alcohol of course. Each curative…
Meals That Heal – Blueberry Lavender Smoothie
Yeah for summer! This delicious smoothie is like a big bowl of goodness, you can just feel it nourishing each cell as you sip on this light and refreshing drink. This is the perfect breakfast or afternoon pick me up on a hot summer day. Its the ideal drink to pacify vata and cool pitta….
Herbs That Heal: Cilantro – Natures Cooling Herb
For more than three millennia, cilantro has been cultivated for its aromatic foliage, roots and seeds, all found in the tombs of the pharaohs. Cilantro benefits are impressive, it soothes an irritated digestive system and cools burning sensations in the body. Its sweet aroma can subtly lift the spirits and there’s no doubting that it…
Herbs That Heal: Amalaki the # 1 Healer
Amalaki is renowned for its immunity and anti-aging benefits. It is considered the “mother” as it performs the job of taking total care of the mind-body system and is known as the ultimate healer due to its immune restorative properties. In the Charaka Samhita – one of the root texts for Ayurvedic science – Charaka…
Herbs That Heal: Guggulu – Protector from Disease.
Guggulu is one of the best Ayurvedic supplements for lowering cholesterol and reducing weight. Guggulu is the resin formed from the sap of the guggul tree and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It has been shown to benefit the heart, liver, kidneys, thyroid, and skin. It is also beneficial for…