Punarnava benefits include its uses in the treatment of kidney diseases, rheumatism, fever, edema, fever, alcoholism, eye disorders, vulvodynia, splenomegaly and liver disorders. It acts as a rejuvenating agent, balances Tridosha, reduces inflammation, prevents bloating, improves cardiac health and stimulates the formation of blood and increases hemoglobin level in the blood. Punarnava generally refers to roots of Boerhavia diffusa plant. […]

The neem tree (Azadirachta indica) has been recognized as possessing powerful health promoting properties for millennia. In fact, there is evidence that as long as 4,500 years ago, neem was already being used to support healing. Its use originated in ancient India and neighboring countries, where it has long been revered as one of the most versatile plants known. Even […]

“Brahmi” has been used to describe two distinct Ayurvedic herbs – Centella asiatica and Bacopa monnieri – and brahmi is a fitting name for both of them. Brahmi is a Sanskrit word that refers to the feminine essence of universal consciousness as well as the creative potential that emerges from pure awareness. Both of the herbs that bear the name […]

If ashwagandha is considered the ‘King of Ayurvedic Herbs’ then shatavari is most certainly the ‘Queen.’ As part of the asparagus family, the Shatavar plant is also known as Asparagus racemosus or ‘wild asparagus.’ It is an adaptogenic herb, able to help the body cope with physical and emotional stress. Shatavari has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine and […]

Commonly known as ashwagandha in India, it is also called poison gooseberry and winter cherry, and it belongs to the Solanaceae family or the nightshade family. Ashwagandha is a combination of two different Sanskrit words, ‘Ashwa’ meaning horse and ‘Gandha’ which means smell. The combination of the two words reflects that the herb has a strong horse-like odour. Its biological […]