May 2024

Kachnar is abundant in minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium, contributing to bone health, electrolyte balance and muscle function.

Haldi contains compounds that may help reduce inflammation in the body, which can be beneficial for conditions like sore throat and hoarseness.

To remain physically healthy, one needs to have sound sleep, balanced diet and health promoting positive thoughts and actions.

Acharya Charaka described Achara Rasayana in the classical text of ayurveda “Charak Samhita” in Rasayana Adhyaya of Chikitsa Sthana.

Insomnia is a sleep disorder where a person has trouble falling asleep or getting restful sleep. It can make one feel tired, irritable and affects the ability to concentrate during the day.

Bananas are not only a delicious food loved by everyone from babies to the elderly, they are also a great source of cancer fighting antioxidants.

Maricha is one of the widely used spices, also known as King of Spices having a typical pungent odour. It is cultivated in Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and  mostly found in the hot and moist parts.

Guggulu is a gum resin obtained from a plant is known for its fat-burning properties and cholesterol-lowering effects.

Triphala is considered as the most powerful medicine in ayurveda, a polyherbal formula with efficacious therapeutic uses for maintaining the health of eyes and treating eye disorders.

Leaves of Crepe ginger are used as a dietary supplement in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, hence commonly known as ‘Insulin Plant’.

Medicinal plants play a vital role in the treatment of various diseases from the time immemorial. In the recent years, plant derived products have gained much more importance in the world in the form of medicinal products, nutraceuticals and cosmetics.

Ageing is the process that reduces the number of healthy cells and the body loses its ability to respond to external or internal challenges to maintain homeostasis.

Drumstick, known as Shigru in ayurvedic texts, is having treasure of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. It is scientifically known as Moringa. It is a tropical tree that grows throughout the world.

Shami, the tree of wonder, is a deep-rooted, perennial, multipurpose tree renowned for its gorgeous bark, lovely purple blossoms and multiple benefits.

In this era of modernization, many people are suffering from a mental health condition characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform which is known as obsessive compulsive disorder familiar as OCD. This consists of two main components: obsessions and compulsions.

In summer, warm and dry air leads to health issues like skin rashes, sunburn, dehydration and indigestion.

Lavender, with its soothing aroma and balancing properties, is revered in Ayurveda for promoting relaxation and harmony within the mind, body, and spirit.

September 2022

A wild large tree reaching up to 30 meters in height, native to tropical Asia and Australia, is known as Gular in Sanskrit. It is counted in sacred trees intertwined with many stories in the Hindu mythology. It is given prominance as a means of acquiring prosperity and destroying foes. It symbolizes good luck and is also known as blue lotus in Buddhism