Tulsi or Holy Basil, greatest medicinal plant
Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn) is sacred medicinal herb which is worshipped in India. The literal Sanskrit meaning of Tulsi is one that is beyond comparison. In Hinduism, tulsi is considered sacred and...
View ArticleShatavaryadi Churna Benefits, Ingredients, Dosage
Shatavaryadi Churna is herbal Ayurvedic medicine. This medicine is prepared form five medicinal herbs viz. Shatavar(Asparagus racemosus Tubers), Asgandh(Withania somnifera roots), Gokhru(Tribulus...
View ArticleMedicinal plant Ajagandha (Cleome gynandra)
Ajagandha is a medicinal plant that grows as weed throughout warmer part of India. Ayurvedic Materia Medica describes this plant as light (attribute);appetiser, cardiac tonic, Vata and Kapha hara. Some...
View ArticleKulathadi Kashayam Benefits, Ingredients, Dosage
Kulathadi Kashayam is herbal Ayurvedic medicine. This medicine is useful in treatment of period irregularity. Kulathadi kashaya is is also helpful in detoxifying body and improving digestion. It...
View ArticleBoost Your Digestion By Panchakola Churna
Pachakola is group of fine pungent. These five pungents are Pippali, Pippalimula, Chavika, Chitrak and Sonth. Panchakola is good herbal combination for treating Agnimandya. Agni mandya means weakness...
View ArticleNilavembu Kudineer To Treat Fever
Nilavembu Kudineer is a Siddha medicine prepared from various parts of medicinal herbs. It is a decoction of nine herbs which have fever reducing, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral...
View ArticleGuggulu Information and Medicinal uses
Guggul or Guggulu is used for medicinal purpose from time immemorial. Atharva Veda describes guggulu in detail, about its actions, uses and indications as well as the varieties. The other treatises of...
View ArticleAbha Guggul For Bone Fractures
Abha Guggulu is polyherbal Ayurvedic medicine. Its preparation and administration are described in Bhaisajya Ratnavali. The main ingredients of this medicine are Abha and Guggul. Abha is Ayurvedic name...
View ArticleSesame oil (Til Taila) Medicinal Uses & Health Benefits
Sesamum indicum seed oil has high stability due to the presence of high levels of natural antioxidants. Sesame oil has great therapeutic value. Both externally and internally. It is edible and used for...
View ArticleBroncap Capsule for Asthma & Cough
Broncap is an ayurvedic formulation for prompt relief from cough and asthma without any side effects such as palpitation, drowsiness, sedation, etc associated with many Broncho-dilators. It is a...
View ArticleCinnamon(Dalchini) medicinal uses
Cinnamon is a commonly used aromatic spice with medicinal properties. It is also known as Dalchini (Hindi) and Twak (Sanskrit). This medicinal herb can be used in treatment and prevention of many...
View ArticleFenugreek Health Benefits and Medicinal uses
Fenugreek is a very well-known food item. It is native of South Eastern Europe and West Asia. In India it is cultivated in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab and...
View ArticleMedicinal uses of Ivy Gourd or Kunduru
Coccinia indica is botanical name of Ivy Gourd. It is also known as Kundru (Hindi), Kovai (Siddha) and Bimbi, Bimbaka (Sanskrit). This plant is native to Central Africa, India and Asia. In India, it is...
View ArticleMedicinal uses of Nardostachys Jatamansi
Jatamansi is an extensively used medicinal herb of Ayurveda. Its botanical name is Nardostachys jatamansi and belongs to family Velirenaceace. This medicinal herb is found in sub-alpine Himalayan...
View ArticleDo You Know Carrot is Great Medicine
Carrot is a well-known vegetable cultivated throughout India. It is native to Europe and the Mediterranean region. Carrot plant has very fleshy roots which we eat raw or cooked. In traditional medicine...
View ArticleRasnadi Guggul For Joint Disorders
Rasnadi guggulu is an Ayurvedic medicine prepared from medicinal herbs. The principle ingredient in this medicine is Rasna (Alpinia galanga) and Guggulu. In Ayurveda, guggulu is used in treatment of...
View ArticleGreater Galangal Health Benefits & Medicinal Uses
Alpinia galanga is commonly known as Greater Galangal (English) and Kulanjan (Hindi). It is a member of the rhizome family (to which Ginger, Turmeric belong) and is also used as an ingredient in Thai...
View ArticleVijaysar (Pterocarpus Marsupium) Medicinal uses
Pterocarpus marsupium is an important medicinal tree to manage diabetes in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda it is known by many names such as Asana, Bijaka, Priyaka, Pitashala. It is also known as Indian Kino...
View ArticleAsafoetida Medicinal Uses
Asafoetida or heeng (Hindi) is a natural product obtained from an herb. It is used as spice in many cuisines, pickles and also as medicine. Asafoetida is olea gum resin of a plant Ferula foetida and...
View ArticlePashanbheda(Bergenia ligulata) A Great Herb To Dissolve Kidney Stone & More
The literal meaning of word Pashanbheda is, one that breaks stones (Pashan is stone and bheda means to break, in Sanskrit). There are many plants that are known by this name due to their diuretic and...
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