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What Everybody Ought to Know About Supercritical Co2 Extraction
First of all, what the heck is supercritical or Co2 extraction? What makes it great? Why does Tattva’s Herbs make such a big deal about it? What does PSE mean that is listed in their ingredients? How does this stuff benefit Ayurvedic Herbs?Friends, we know this can all seem very confusing, but we will do [...]
Is Ayurveda For You?
Ayurveda – “The Science of Life” or Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world’s oldest holistic (whole-body) healing systems. It began in India many thousands of years ago.The basis of Ayurveda is the idea that health and wellness is dependent on a delicate balance of the mind, body, and spirit. The primary idea of Ayurvedic [...]
Maintaining Healthy Blood Sugar Levels with Ayurveda
Diabetes is widely referred to as the “silent killer,” in much the same way that people label high blood pressure. This is due to the fact that many individuals are unaware that they are diabetic. Typically, people treat diabetes with a variety of methods. Insulin, diabetes pills and exercise combined with meal plans, are all [...]
Bacopa Monnieri for Memory, Brain Power and Overall Happiness
Bacopa is a classic Ayurvedic nervine and brain tonic. It has been reported that the plant has been used for thousands of years as a traditional Ayurvedic treatment for epilepsy, asthma, and mental clarity.Bacopa is included in a class of Ayurvedic herbs called “Brahmi”, literally translated this mean “Godlike”.Here are 4 of the top health [...]
Essential Herbs for Men’s Health, Women’s Health & Weight Loss
There are many great Ayurvedic herbs for various ailments, health conditions, etc. We have compiled a list of 5 of them that are a key for optimizing general health for Men, Women, and one for healthy weight management.For WomenShatavari – Shatavari, also known as Asparagus racemosus is known as the “Queen of Herbs” because it [...]
2013 in review for Tattva’s Herbs blog
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog.Here’s an excerpt:The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 18,000 times in 2013. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 7 sold-out performances for that many people to [...]
Timing of Administration of Herbs
In Ayurvedic herbology, the timing of administration of a medicine is another important factor to consider, as it may enhance its effects. Herbs that are taken before meals work more on the colon, kidneys, and reproductive organs, and play a key role in supporting the functions of apana vayu, the downward moving aspect of vata [...]
Top 10 Benefits of Mucuna Pruriens, the Velvet Bean of Ayurveda
Mucuna pruriens, commonly known as velvet bean or cow itch, is a plant indigenous to India, and has been used in Ayurveda for a large variety of conditions. Scientists and doctors in the west are now beginning to take a serious look at the potential benefits of this potent herb in a number of medical [...]
Black Friday Ayurveda Deals 2013
Get ready for black Friday, as we are going to start a bit early this year! We will be offering offering 35% OFF EVERY ORDER storewide and FREE SHIPPING on orders over $75 all week long (starting Tuesday)! Stay tuned, because we will be offering a top secret special on Black Friday, the 29th!
The Manifestation of Consciousness into Plants
An excerpt from “The Yoga of Herbs” An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine written by Dr. David Frawley and Dr. Vasant LadEvolution is a manifestation of latent potentials. Within each thing is contained all things. In the seed is the tree; in the tree is the forest. Therefore, intelligence is contained implicitly in the many [...]