Asafoetida (Hing) is used in Ayurveda for treating indigestion, flatulence and abdominal pain. Asafoetida is a dried, resinous gum collected from the root of Ferula. It is native to India. Asafoetida has a unique and pungent flavour. It is ground…
Triphala (an Ayurvedic Medicine) is said to have antimicrobial effect to treat and prevent E. Coli. E. coli (also called Escherichia coli) is a bacterium that can cause serious infections in the lower intestine. Most E. coli strains are harmless,…
Vasaka (Adhatoda, Malabar nut) is an Ayurvedic herb that is used for treating cough, bronchial spasms, bronchitis and asthma. In Ayurveda, vasaka is considered to be a light, cooling and drying herb. It has bitter, astringent and pungent tastes. Vasaka…
Does almond boost sex drive and help the men and women who have low libido problem? According to Ayurveda, almond is cooling, sattvic and ojas building. It can help produce semen and reproductive fluids. In ayurvedic medical system, ojas is…
Belleric myrobalan (Bibhitaki) can be externally used for eye care, hair care, wound care, and swollen and pain relief. Beleric myrobalan is effective for treating eye disorders. The paste of its fruits is applied on the eyelids in conjunctivitis. The…
Belleric Myrobalan (Bibhitaki) is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat stomach upset, diarrhea, indigestion, dysentery and constipation. Belleric Myrobalan (Terminalia Belerica, Bibhitaki, Vibhitaki, Vibeekaka, Bibhitak, Bhaira or Bahera) is highly beneficial to health in Ayurvedic medicine. Belleric myrobalan has following…
Pomegranate has been used in Ayurvedic Medicine for thousands of years for treating diarrhea, dysentery, intestinal parasites, hemorrhoids and various bleedings. The rind of the fruit and the bark of the pomegranate tree is a wonderful astringent. According to many…
According to Ayurveda, the five elements combine in pairs to form three dynamic forces (or interactions, bodily humors, spirits that possess) called doshas. Every living things, including humans are governed and characterized by the doshas. The doshas determines one’s body…
Ayurveda is also known as Ayurvedic medicine. It is the traditional medicine originated in India and has been used over 5,000 years. “Ayurveda” comprises of two words, “Ayu” and “Veda”. “Ayu” means life and “Veda” means science. So the meaning…
According to traditional Indian medical system – Ayurveda, there are many home remedies that can be used to treat headaches, including herbs, therapies and Diet. In Ayurveda, headaches can be caused by different doshas, therefore there are three types of…
