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  • a pile of cardamom pods on a white background

    The Health Benefits of Cardamom

    July 3, 2025

    What is Cardamom? Native to India, Bhutan, Nepal and Indonesia, cardamom (Elettaria Cardamom) is a member of the ginger and turmeric family. Like saffron and vanilla, it is one of...

    The Health Benefits of Cardamom

    July 3, 2025

    What is Cardamom? Native to India, Bhutan, Nepal and Indonesia, cardamom (Elettaria Cardamom) is a member of the ginger and turmeric family. Like saffron and vanilla, it is one of...

  • cinnamon sticks on a white background

    The Health Benefits of Cinnamon

    July 3, 2025

    What is Cinnamon? Cinnamon is probably the most popular spice in the world. Dating back to ancient Egypt, humans have been using it to bring sweet-spicy flavor and delicate, heart-warming...

    The Health Benefits of Cinnamon

    July 3, 2025

    What is Cinnamon? Cinnamon is probably the most popular spice in the world. Dating back to ancient Egypt, humans have been using it to bring sweet-spicy flavor and delicate, heart-warming...

  • a pile of nutmeg on a white background

    The Health Benefits of Nutmeg

    July 3, 2025

    Nutmeg is yet another wonderful spice with benefits that extend beyond its heavenly flavor and aroma. Its medicinal use dates back to the 12th century. Traditionally, many used it to...

    The Health Benefits of Nutmeg

    July 3, 2025

    Nutmeg is yet another wonderful spice with benefits that extend beyond its heavenly flavor and aroma. Its medicinal use dates back to the 12th century. Traditionally, many used it to...

  • tamarind pods growing on a tree

    The Health Benefits of Tamarind

    July 3, 2025

    Where do I find Tamarind? If you enjoy Indian, Caribbean and Southeast Asian cuisine, you’ve probably had the pleasure of devouring tamarind (Tamarindus Indica). Its unmistakable sweet and sour flavor...

    The Health Benefits of Tamarind

    July 3, 2025

    Where do I find Tamarind? If you enjoy Indian, Caribbean and Southeast Asian cuisine, you’ve probably had the pleasure of devouring tamarind (Tamarindus Indica). Its unmistakable sweet and sour flavor...

  • a bowl of prepared kitchari

    Your Digestion: Green Moong Daal Kitchari

    July 3, 2025

    Throughout time, humans have practiced various forms of fasting as a means to better health. In India, a “kitchari cleanse” is a temporary fast, commonly undertaken to reset the digestive...

    Your Digestion: Green Moong Daal Kitchari

    July 3, 2025

    Throughout time, humans have practiced various forms of fasting as a means to better health. In India, a “kitchari cleanse” is a temporary fast, commonly undertaken to reset the digestive...

  • Ayurvedic Usage of Nutmeg

    July 3, 2025

    Nutmeg:Jaiphal – Nutmeg is an aphrodisiac, digestive tonic, very useful even with external application in case of headache, useful in cough, cold, asthma and more.Botanical Name - Myristica fragrans Henlt.Family...

    Ayurvedic Usage of Nutmeg

    July 3, 2025

    Nutmeg:Jaiphal – Nutmeg is an aphrodisiac, digestive tonic, very useful even with external application in case of headache, useful in cough, cold, asthma and more.Botanical Name - Myristica fragrans Henlt.Family...

  • saffron blooming in a field

    The Health Benefits of Saffron

    July 3, 2025

    Why so expensive? Saffron (Crocus Sativus) is the most expensive spice in the world. Yet around the globe, from home cooks to the finest Michelin-Star chefs, people are willing to...

    The Health Benefits of Saffron

    July 3, 2025

    Why so expensive? Saffron (Crocus Sativus) is the most expensive spice in the world. Yet around the globe, from home cooks to the finest Michelin-Star chefs, people are willing to...

  • a cannabis leaf in someone's hand

    The Use of Cannabis in Ayurveda

    July 3, 2025

    For thousands of years, the Cannabis plant has been used by practitioners of Ayurveda where. It has been part of Indian customs and rituals. For example, during Holi, the festival...

    The Use of Cannabis in Ayurveda

    July 3, 2025

    For thousands of years, the Cannabis plant has been used by practitioners of Ayurveda where. It has been part of Indian customs and rituals. For example, during Holi, the festival...

  • a glass of Arjuna milk on a table outside

    Arjuna Ksheerapaka – Arjuna Milk

    July 3, 2025

    Did you know there’s an old-time secret to a healthy heart? It lies in a simple Ayurvedic preparation known as Arjuna Ksheerapaka. Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna), is an herb well known...

    Arjuna Ksheerapaka – Arjuna Milk

    July 3, 2025

    Did you know there’s an old-time secret to a healthy heart? It lies in a simple Ayurvedic preparation known as Arjuna Ksheerapaka. Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna), is an herb well known...

  • a pile of coriander on a white backdrop

    The Health Benefits of Coriander

    July 3, 2025

    Coriander comes from the round, tan-colored seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum), a member of the parsley family. The word coriander describes the entire plant: leaves, stems, and seeds....

    The Health Benefits of Coriander

    July 3, 2025

    Coriander comes from the round, tan-colored seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum), a member of the parsley family. The word coriander describes the entire plant: leaves, stems, and seeds....

  • a spoonful of ghee next to a bowl full of ghee

    Will Ghee Make Me Fat?

    July 3, 2025

    "Will ghee make me fat?" Some circles in Western cultures consider fats and oils “fattening” since they contain nearly twice as many calories per gram as proteins and carbohydrates. Although...

    Will Ghee Make Me Fat?

    July 3, 2025

    "Will ghee make me fat?" Some circles in Western cultures consider fats and oils “fattening” since they contain nearly twice as many calories per gram as proteins and carbohydrates. Although...

  • What to Do with That Not-So-Tasty Jar of Old Ghee

    July 3, 2025

    Ghee is stable fat. It’s great for cooking because unlike butter and some oils, it has a high flash point and won’t easily smoke and burn. Once opened, ghee stores...

    What to Do with That Not-So-Tasty Jar of Old Ghee

    July 3, 2025

    Ghee is stable fat. It’s great for cooking because unlike butter and some oils, it has a high flash point and won’t easily smoke and burn. Once opened, ghee stores...

  • The Health Benefits of Cumin

    July 3, 2025

    What is Cumin? Cumin is an awesome spice that enlivens all kinds of delicious, savory dishes from soups to mains to roasted nuts. “Cumin” refers to both the whole and...

    The Health Benefits of Cumin

    July 3, 2025

    What is Cumin? Cumin is an awesome spice that enlivens all kinds of delicious, savory dishes from soups to mains to roasted nuts. “Cumin” refers to both the whole and...

  • a ginger root on a wooden surface next to some lemons

    The Health Benefits of Ginger

    July 3, 2025

    What is Ginger? Hands down, ginger (Zingiber Officinale) is one of best super-foods on planet Earth. It’s an easily-available, affordable, seriously versatile, health-boosting anti-inflammatory goodie that brightens up everything from...

    The Health Benefits of Ginger

    July 3, 2025

    What is Ginger? Hands down, ginger (Zingiber Officinale) is one of best super-foods on planet Earth. It’s an easily-available, affordable, seriously versatile, health-boosting anti-inflammatory goodie that brightens up everything from...

  • freshly harvested turmeric root cracked open on the earth

    The Health Benefits of Turmeric

    July 3, 2025

      The Health Benefits of Turmeric To the Hindu people of India, the importance of turmeric goes far beyond medicine. Turmeric is sacred! It is auspicious in every sense of...

    The Health Benefits of Turmeric

    July 3, 2025

      The Health Benefits of Turmeric To the Hindu people of India, the importance of turmeric goes far beyond medicine. Turmeric is sacred! It is auspicious in every sense of...

  • a flowering field of Brahmi Bacopa monnieri

    The Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)

    July 3, 2025

    Bacopa monnieri is a lovely, flowering herb with small, succulent leaves. It grows in the marshy wetlands of India, Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It flourishes under water...

    The Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)

    July 3, 2025

    Bacopa monnieri is a lovely, flowering herb with small, succulent leaves. It grows in the marshy wetlands of India, Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It flourishes under water...

  • Spring Cleansing Ideas from Ayurveda

    July 3, 2025

    Spring marks the transition period between winter and summer. Spring lasts from March to May. As per Ayurvedic season classification, this period is called Vasanta. Need for spring body cleanseAccording...

    Spring Cleansing Ideas from Ayurveda

    July 3, 2025

    Spring marks the transition period between winter and summer. Spring lasts from March to May. As per Ayurvedic season classification, this period is called Vasanta. Need for spring body cleanseAccording...

  • black cardamom pods on a wooden surface

    More Health Benefits of Cardamom

    July 2, 2025

    Cardamom is a spice that comes from the seed pods of various plants in the ginger family. To use it, grind the entire pod or leave it whole, though the...

    More Health Benefits of Cardamom

    July 2, 2025

    Cardamom is a spice that comes from the seed pods of various plants in the ginger family. To use it, grind the entire pod or leave it whole, though the...

  • freshly harvested turmeric root in someone's hands

    More Health Benefits of Turmeric

    July 2, 2025

    Turmeric is a flowering plant. Known as, Curcuma longa of the ginger family, it is one of the most useful and famous Ayurvedic herbs. It has a peppery, warm, and...

    More Health Benefits of Turmeric

    July 2, 2025

    Turmeric is a flowering plant. Known as, Curcuma longa of the ginger family, it is one of the most useful and famous Ayurvedic herbs. It has a peppery, warm, and...

  • On the left an image of ashwagandha growing in a field, and on the right a bowl of freshly harvested ashwagandha

    Getting sick too often? You need Ashwagandha.

    July 2, 2025

    What you need to know about Ashwagandha... One of the most important healing herbs used in the ancient practice of Ayurveda is Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera). It is revered for its...

    Getting sick too often? You need Ashwagandha.

    July 2, 2025

    What you need to know about Ashwagandha... One of the most important healing herbs used in the ancient practice of Ayurveda is Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera). It is revered for its...

  • a photo of shatavari growing in a field next to photo of freshly harvested shatavari root

    Girl! Your hormones are a mess. You need Shatav...

    July 2, 2025

    What you need to know about Shatavari... Shatavari is one of the most sought-after medicinal herbs used in the ancient healing practice of Ayurveda. Found throughout India, Sri Lanka, Nepal...

    Girl! Your hormones are a mess. You need Shatav...

    July 2, 2025

    What you need to know about Shatavari... Shatavari is one of the most sought-after medicinal herbs used in the ancient healing practice of Ayurveda. Found throughout India, Sri Lanka, Nepal...

  • Photos of amalaki Bibhitaki and Haritaki which come together to make triphala

    The Three Fruits of Triphala

    July 2, 2025

    For thousands of years, the indigenous peoples of India have relied upon the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, a masterful system of holistic health designed to confer balance between mind, body...

    The Three Fruits of Triphala

    July 2, 2025

    For thousands of years, the indigenous peoples of India have relied upon the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, a masterful system of holistic health designed to confer balance between mind, body...

  • Sandeep harvesting turmeric root

    Harvesting the Turmeric Root

    July 2, 2025

    I got to harvest fresh turmeric root on one of my trips to India.

    Harvesting the Turmeric Root

    July 2, 2025

    I got to harvest fresh turmeric root on one of my trips to India.

  • An illustration of ghee jars with the question 'Why Herbal Ghee' written above them.

    Why Herbal Ghee?

    July 2, 2025

    If you love ghee, you have smart taste buds! Not only is ghee delicious and nutritious, but that fragrant buttery oil also holds an exalted place in Ayurveda (the traditional...

    Why Herbal Ghee?

    July 2, 2025

    If you love ghee, you have smart taste buds! Not only is ghee delicious and nutritious, but that fragrant buttery oil also holds an exalted place in Ayurveda (the traditional...

  • ayurvedic doshas illustration

    Introduction to Ayurveda: A Balance of the Ele...

    July 1, 2025

    by Greta Kent-Stoll, CAS   BALANCE IS RELATIVE Have you ever wondered why some people run warm and some run cold? Or why one person loves spicy food and another...

    Introduction to Ayurveda: A Balance of the Ele...

    July 1, 2025

    by Greta Kent-Stoll, CAS   BALANCE IS RELATIVE Have you ever wondered why some people run warm and some run cold? Or why one person loves spicy food and another...

  • a word cloud of how to say ghee in different languages

    How do you say ghee in different languages

    July 1, 2025

    Arabic: samna (سمنة), samnehBangla: ghī (ঘী)Brazil: manteiga clarificadaEnglish: butter Oil, clarified butter, drawn butter, seafood butterFrench: beurre clarifié, beurre noisette (hazelnut butter, nutty butter or brown butter)German: ausgelassene butter, Butterschmalz,...

    How do you say ghee in different languages

    July 1, 2025

    Arabic: samna (سمنة), samnehBangla: ghī (ঘী)Brazil: manteiga clarificadaEnglish: butter Oil, clarified butter, drawn butter, seafood butterFrench: beurre clarifié, beurre noisette (hazelnut butter, nutty butter or brown butter)German: ausgelassene butter, Butterschmalz,...

  • A woman pressing on her stomach while holding a glass of milk

    Dairy Intolerance is not a dairy allergy

    July 1, 2025

    Dairy intolerance can present in a wide array of annoying symptoms. Dairy intolerance should not be confused with a true allergy to dairy products. For most people who have dairy...

    Dairy Intolerance is not a dairy allergy

    July 1, 2025

    Dairy intolerance can present in a wide array of annoying symptoms. Dairy intolerance should not be confused with a true allergy to dairy products. For most people who have dairy...

  • Several oils in glass bottles on a flat surface with a sprig of rosemary

    Understanding Oils and Fats

    July 1, 2025

    Let’s start with oils- they are fats. It’s just that some are more solid than others. So, really we’ll be talking about fats in general here. It’s the amount of...

    Understanding Oils and Fats

    July 1, 2025

    Let’s start with oils- they are fats. It’s just that some are more solid than others. So, really we’ll be talking about fats in general here. It’s the amount of...

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