Introduction Nagarmotha, also known as Cyperus rotundus, part of the Cyperaceae family is a powerful herb deeply ingrained in the realms of Ayurveda and traditional medicine. Originating from India, it boasts a rich history of use across various healing traditions, even finding its place in Chinese medicine. This perennial plant, known as nutgrass in Southern states, is celebrated for its underground tuberous rhizomes. It offers a myriad of applications, from perfumes, incense sticks, and culinary spices to serving as a natural insect repellent, all while possessing remarkable digestive a ..read more

Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra Family: Leguminosae Medicinal Parts Used: Roots and Rhizome The name Glycyrrhiza comes from Greek roots, where "glykos" means “sweet” and "rhiza" means “root.” It is commonly known as licorice, or sweet wood, or "mulethi." Mulethi root extract is frequently used as a natural flavoring in various dishes, sweets, beverages, desserts, and products like candies, baked goods, chewing gums, ice creams, and soft drinks due to its sweet taste. The main compound, Glycyrrhizin, found in Mulethi root, is 50 times sweeter than sucrose, making it a potential sweetene ..read more

Scientific name : Berberis aristata Family : Berberidaceae Part used : Root , Bark, Fruit, stem Also called as Indian barberry or Tree Turmeric, Berberine is well renowned for its juicy, sour berries that are used in smoothies and drinks as well as eaten raw as a refreshing fruit, which are a rich source of Vitamin C. It is a long-used medicinal plant, which is extremely important in bringing relief for serious conditions, such as- renal problems, liver troubles, stomach anomalies, and skin disorders. Introduction: A spinescent, erect shrub with glabrous leaves, Berberine can reach upto t ..read more

“Chyawanprash” comes from two words- “prash”, meaning- to prepare something, and “Chyawan”- the name of the sage, for whom it was first prepared. It usually falls under the category of drugs named Rasayana, which include rejuvenating tonics for maintaining youth and delaying aging. According to Charaka Samhita, a person who consumes Chyawanprash, gains wisdom, memory, physical beauty, disease free life, connection, active digestive fire, improved complexion, and doshas restored to their normal flow. Hence, it is often called the 'Elixir of life' due to its powerful nature. History be ..read more

Ashoka is an evergreen, rain forest tree native to India's Deccan Plateau and the Western Ghats. Its Latin name is Saraca asoca, and it belongs to the Family Leguminosae.  Ashoka is also known by various names, such as: Hempushpa (golden looking flowers), Tamrapallava (red copper-coloured leaves), Vishoka, Sita-Ashoka, Ashok, Vedanasthapana ( as named by Acharya Charak for it's painkiller-like properties), etc.  The exact meaning of Ashoka is A-shoka i.e., “no grief,” and it is believed that the spiritual en ..read more

Botanical Name- Nigella Sativa Linn. Family Name- Apiacea Part of usage: Seed/Seed oil Kalonji seeds, known as ’seed of blessing’, are widely employed in ancient medicine and cuisines for their medicinal properties and unusual flavour. These seeds are an important part of ayurveda treatment, and they’re commonly used to treat stomach, eye, heart, and neurological problems. These black cumin seeds have also been found in the tomb of Tutankhamen, representing a great importance in ancient Egyptian civilization. In India, dry roasted Kalonji is used to flavour curries, dal, stir-fried vegetables ..read more

Scientific Name: Indigofera Tinctoria Nature has not only given us the theory to keep our health and mind in balance but also given us the leverage to make our natural and organic cosmetics for beauty enhancement. Indigofera Tinctoria, also commonly known as true indigo, is one such natural herb that is mainly used for hair dyeing to add more shine and richness to the hair. The generic term has been derived from the Latin word ‘Indicum’ which means ‘originated from India’. Dyeing hair has become a part of the regular hair care routine for many people to colour grey hair or dull hair. But the d ..read more

“The result of virtuous activities in sattva is declared purity, the result in rajas is misery, and the result in tamas is nescience.” (BG 14:16)” With the more development, comes more responsibilities, so more work pressure, more depression, more anxiety and more stress, relationship problems, alcohol and drug misuse, loss of loved ones, loss in business, poverty, suicidal thoughts and physical and emotional abuse are all variables that contribute to mental health disorders. Last year, India and the United States of America agreed to work together to address mental health and provide the nece ..read more

Dashamoola, is  a Sanskrit word, where 'Dasha' means ten and 'moola' means root. As the name suggests, it is a potent wonderful combination of ten dried roots of ten different plants that has been widely used in Ayurveda for centuries due to its amazing health benefits. It possesses qualities that work effectively to  provide ultimate remedies for a variety of health conditions, particularly those involving nerves, muscles, bones, joints, and the lungs.   This incredible formulation also known as Dashamula, Dashmulam, or Dashamul is not only used for pain disorders and infl ..read more

Modern food habits of people nowadays are, needless to say, not very healthy. Our digestive track is the most underrated aspect of our health now. However, 95% of the bodily ailments starts from the digestive track itself. A person with healthy digestion system feels energetic and active with clear and sharp mind. Our mental and physical constitution has an intricate relationship with the energy flow in our entire body and the digestive fire responsible for the main job – digestion. Fire cannot differentiate between good and bad. It rejects nothing. It burns the woodfire and when unchecked, ca ..read more