Avocado- The fat-rich fruit
We tend to avoid fats but some fats are good for health and Avocado is one such fruit that contains plenty of healthy fats. It is also called alligator pear due to its shape. It is green,…
Lavender Essential Oil: An Aromatic Oil
Lavender (Lavandula) oil is made from the lavender flower and is very effective. It is a special essential oil that helps to overcome mental fatigue, depression, and stress as well as many physical…
Ashoka tree- Medicinal Benefits, Uses and Side-effects
In Ayurveda, the Ashoka tree (Saraca asoca) is called Hempushp, or Tamrapallava. Although various parts of the Ashoka tree such as flowers, leaves, etc. are considered very beneficial for problems…
Achyranthes Aspera: An unwanted plant or a herb?
Achyranthes Aspera, known as Apamarg in Hindi, is an unwanted plant. It is found in empty places around houses, in forests, bushes, and other places. Most people consider it useless due to its…
Amaltas(Golden Shower Tree)- Benefits & Side-effects
Amaltas is a medium-sized tree that is found in the plains, lower Himalayan range, Vindhya mountains, and forests of the northeastern states. This tree is beautiful in appearance. It has green leaves…
Grapefruit Essential Oil- Uses and Benefits
Great importance is attached to Essential oils as these have life-enhancing benefits. These are used to enhance beauty but also have several health benefits. One among these is Grapefruit essential…
Grapeseed Oil- Benefits and Side effects
Grapeseed oil is a byproduct of winemaking as it is extracted from the leftover grape seeds that remain after extracting wine. It is rich in nutrients such as polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-6…
Importance of Avipattikara Churna in Ayurveda
Avipattikara Churna is a Compound Ayurvedic Formulation that is used to treat stomach-related problems. It contains a mixture of several natural herbs such as Ginger, Kalimirch, Pippali, Amla, Harad,…
Hemp Seed Oil: Importance, Benefits, Side effects
The Hempseed (Cannabis sativa ssp. Sativa) is a mixture, made as a paste by soaking, drying, and grinding the buds and leaves of the hemp plant. Hemp seeds, used in the right way and the right…
Karanja Oil- Benefits & Side effects
Karanja has been used in Ayurvedic treatment and religious work since the Vedic period. It is used in Ayurveda to produce many medicinal formulations and Karanja oil etc. Due to this, it provides…
Bael- Uses, Benefits and Side effects
Bael is a common fruit and its trees have been considered sacred in Hinduism. This fruit can be eaten raw and also consumed in the form of juice. It has several health benefits and provides a cooling…
Baheda: An Ingredient that Cures Diseases
Also known as Bibhitaki which means “the one that keeps away from diseases”, Baheda is one of the wonder ingredients that is a key ingredient in Triphala and is a trusted remedy to cure…