In India, the Terminalia Arjuna tree is considered so sacred that eleven of its leaves are offered for a healthy heart and good blood circulation to Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed Hindu God who is known as the “remover of obstacles”. Through this offering, it is said that Lord Ganesh will bestow his great blessings. The…
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 system. It involves eating only kitchari prepared with ghee, spices and vegetables tailored to one’s specific dosha as explained by Ayurveda. A kitchari fast for…
How to Make CCF Tea Mix Cumin, Coriander, and Fennel in equal parts. Add 1 teaspoon CCF tea to one cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes on low heat. Strain and serve. May also use this mix as a seasoning for cooking food. Cumin Coriander Fennel tea (CCF tea)…
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 for its anti-inflammatory properties and beneficial effects on the heart. In this preparation, the powerful, healing forces of Arjuna are infused into cow’s milk which…
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 of colors, a cannabis drink called Bhang is consumed and distributed to the public. This custom is as old as 1000 BC. Apart from its…
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 which is why it’s often found in aquariums. Bacopa is known by many names including Indian Pennywort, Thyme-Leaved Gratiola, Herb of Grace, Water Hyssop and…
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 – Myristicaceae Sanskrit Synonyms: Jatiphala, Malatiphala, Malatisuta – A fruit having fragrans (Jati or Malati means Jasmine, symbolic to fragrance). Soumansayani, Majjasaram…
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 well for several months in a dark, cool pantry or for up to a year in the fridge. However, ghee is not a “forever” fat.…
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 cleanse According to Ayurveda, the transition period between two seasons is called as “Rutusandhi”. During this period, body needs special preparation so as to get accustomed…
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 and the Himalayas, it belongs to the asparagus family but it’s not the asparagus we’re used to eating; it’s a different species whose technical name…