Hemp, commonly known as cannabis, marijuana or weed is a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant and is renowned for its medicinal properties. In the traditional Indian medical texts, cannabis was first mentioned thousands of years ago in Atharv Veda. The Ayurvedic philosophy differentiates the plant in three therapeutic parts which have a different […]
Gifts for loved ones are special, isn’t it? And finding the right one is so important. Be it any occasion birthdays, anniversaries or a special day, you might be thinking hard about what would be the best thing to gift and where to find something new! Well, we are here to ease the gift-finding […]
Ingredient: Bhringraj Scientific Name: Eclipta prostrata or Eclipta alba Common Name: False Daisy, Bhringraja, Bhangra, Bhangraya Family: Asteraceae Parts Used: Whole Plant Description: It is a creeper, annual, erect and grows in moist places all over the world. It is native to India and Southwest America. It is found throughout India in paddy growing fields. […]
Mental immunity these days is quintessential. It is the foundation of emotional resilience. Just like a cold or flu can derail your health, the same way a small setback or disturbing thought can derail a person who is not mentally immune. When we condition our minds to not just expect external challenges but also tolerate […]
Do you have curly hair? Curly Hair happens to be a blessing as well as a curse to many. Some love the curls and get their hair curled while some struggle with natural curls daily. Natural curly hair is due to the twisted shape of the hair follicles, which means more the twists, more the […]
Ingredient: Ashwagandha Scientific Name: Withania somnifera Common Name: Indian Winter cherry, sometimes called Indian ginseng. Family: Solanaceae Parts Used: Root Description: Ashwagandha literally means ‘Ashwa-horse’ and ‘Gandha-smell’ in Sanskrit. It confers the strength and virility of a horse. It is a widely acclaimed Ayurvedic drug for people of all ages, that provides all sorts of […]
Ingredient: Shankhpushpi Scientific Name: Convolvulus pluricaulis Common Name: Aloe weed in English Family: Convolvulaceae Parts Used: Flowers, Leaves, Stem, Roots Description: The plant grows widely during the rainy season, 2-3 inches in height. Leaves are small in size with bell-shaped flowers or it looks like more on a conch. Nutrient Profile: The whole plant has […]
Ingredient: Brahmi Scientific Name: Bacopa monnieri Common Name: Brahmi, Bacopa, Nirbrahmi, ‘herb of grace’ in English. Family: Scrophulariaceae Parts Used: Leaves Description: It is a perennial, creeping herb that grows in wetlands and marshy places. It is native to India, an edible plant that grows up to 6 inches in height with small oval shaped […]
According to Ayurveda, Summer is the Pitta season. Ruled by the sun, heat is powerful, bright, charismatic where the daytime is longer and lighter. Many of us look forward to summers, it can be too hot at the time. Too much heat can be problematic and can cause acne, itchiness, etc. You might have found […]
Hope you read the detailed article about skin types and oily skin in Part I. Now, let us continue with some tips and excellent home remedies for Dry Skin. Ayurvedic Tips for Dry Skin Dry skin is due to Vata dosha primarily. It makes our hair thinner, drier; fingernails brittle. Cleansing & Moisturizing are essential […]