Thyme - Classification, Ayurvedic Properties & Dosage Description 'Thyme' is known in Hindi as Banajwain, Marizha, Masho, Rangsbur in Punjabi, and Hasha in Urdu. Thyme is a perennial shrub with a semi-evergreen ground cover and greenish-gray aromatic leaves. This is an herb with a distinct aroma. Thyme leaves are small, usually 2.5 mm long, and vary greatly in shape and hair covering depending on the variety, with each species having. Flowers, leaves, and oils are commonly used to flavour foods and are also used medicinally. It originated in southern Europe and other countries. This Medite ..read more

Aegopodium Podagraria / Ground Elder - Classification, Ayurvedic Properties & Dosage Description Aegopodium podagraria or ground elder is a spreading perennial weed. It spreads by underground stems (rhizomes) and can be quite aggressive. It comes under family Apiaceae, native to europe and northern asia it was brought to north america as a decorative plant and has been used as medicine for treating gout since ancient times. It also shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and antimycobacterial properties. Their cooked leaves are edible and were cultivated as a food crop in ..read more

Quercus Robur / English Oak - Classification, Medicinal Uses And Dosage Description Quercus robur commonly known as English oak is a huge deciduous tree belonging to the white oak family with broad leaves. For many years, the oak tree was the dominant woodland tree in England and its history is strongly associated with the Druids. Indigenous peoples of Europe use them as antimicrobial and to treat problems of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), including hemorrhoids and diarrhea. Systematic Classification Kingdom - Plantae Genus - Quercus Class - Magnoliopsida Order - Fagales Family - Fagacea ..read more

Tanacetum / Tansies - Classification, Medicinal Uses And Dosage Description Genus Tanacetum, commonly known as tansies, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It consists of about 160 species of flowering plants. It can be an annual, evergreen perennial herb or subshrub depending upon the species. It is majorly present in different parts of America, Europe and Asia. For many centuries, indigenous people have been using this herb for various purposes like food, agriculture, in cosmetics or as a medicine because of its various pharmacological effects. Systematic Classification Kingdom - Plantae Di ..read more

Lamium / Dead-Nettle - Classification, Medicinal Uses And Dosage Description Lamium is a herbaceous annual or perennial, within the family Lamiaceae. Genus Lamium comprises around 40 different species, which are found in temperate and subtropical regions of Europe, Africa and Asia. Lamium is commonly known as "dead nettle" because of its similarity to the stinging nettles, but they do not release toxic chemicals. It is being used traditionally in folk medicines as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antimicrobial, anti-proliferative, astringent, antispasmodic, regulates sebaceous glands and also ..read more

Pinus Mugo Turra / Mountain Pine - Classification, Ayurvedic Properties & Dosage Description Pinus mugo turra is also known as mountain pine / dwarf mountain pine, is an evergreen small tree or shrub or erect bush growing up to 4.5m (14ft) by 8m (26ft) at a very slow rate 2-3m per year. It is the most slow growing tree species in Europe. The species' maximum age is about 250–300 years. It has spreading stems and can spread up to 10m. This dwarf mountain pine is more tolerant to cold climates than other European pines. It has an extensive root system with many branches that holds loose soil ..read more

Bakula / Spanish Cherry / Mimusops elengi - Classification, Ayurvedic Properties & Dosage Description Mimusops elengi is commonly known as Bakula. Bakula is a potential therapeutic herbal plant and their medicinal uses are mentioned in Ayurvedic scriptures. In Ayurveda, Bakul is a natural astringent used for strengthening the teeth, reduces toothache, in pyorrhoea, and in diarrhoea. It is useful in heart diseases, and also has good hemostatic activity. In modern science, researchers perceive the importance of herbal plants. They develop various kinds of formulations by using identified pro ..read more

Charak Samhita - Sutrasthana - Chapter 27 (Annapanavidhi Adhyaya) Abstract This chapter discusses several food preparations, especially post-prandial beverages, their qualities, and their positive impact on the body because food is regarded to be both the source of life and the cause of illnesses. Twelve categories have been established based on the kind of edibles and drinks: grains, pulses, vegetables, meat, milk as well as milk products, fruits, alcoholic beverages, green herbs, water, sweet substances like honey as well as useful foods (Ahara upyogi). The description further mentions the a ..read more

Ayurvedic Approach to Alleviating Back Pain: A Holistic Healing Tradition Introduction Back pain is a prevalent and often debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While conventional medicine offers various treatments, an increasing number of individuals are turning to alternative and holistic approaches, including Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine with roots in India. Ayurveda, meaning “Knowledge Of Life” emphasizes balance and harmony within the body to promote overall well-being. In the context of back pain, Ayurvedic treatments focus on addressing the root cau ..read more

Online Video Consultation With The Best Ayurvedic Doctor Origin Of Ayurveda The history of medicine is an interesting subject since it chronicles the battle of humanity against illness. Medical science evolves in tandem with the advancement of civilization and the shift in disease patterns. The medical system known as Ayurveda developed in India with a logical and rational basis, and it has endured as a separate entity from ancient times to the present. The Atharva Veda, which is said to be the source of Ayurveda, lists several illnesses and their remedies. Later, from the sixth century BC to ..read more