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
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 traditional medicine. Its health benefits…
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 any burning sensations in the body. Its sweet aroma can subtly lift the spirits and there’s no doubting that…
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…
Herbs That Heal: Brahmi – The Brain Herb
The most unique and important health benefits of brahmi include its ability to improve cognitive ability. Used successfully for Alzheimer’s disease, for improving memory, anxiety, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), allergic conditions, irritable bowel syndrome, and as a general tonic to fight stress -it is an adaptogen. That means the herb has natural intelligence and will…
5 Reasons You Should Look At Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an incredibly powerful medicinal herb which is important in Ayurvedic medicine, where it has been used for around 3,000 years. It’s classified as an “adaptogen,” meaning that it can help your body manage stress. For example, it has been shown to lower blood sugar levels, reduce cortisol, boost brain function and help fight…