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Agni and Plants
An excerpt from The Yoga of Herbs – An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicineby Dr. David Frawley and Dr. Vasant LadAyurveda views the health of the body as the functioning of a biological fire governing metabolism. It is called agni. Agni is not simply a symbol for the power of digestion. In the broader sense, [...]
Gotu Kola – “Food for the Brain”
Gotu Kola is known in Ayurveda as “food for the brain” and is regarded as perhaps the most spiritual of all herbs. It is a rejuvenative nervine that has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurveda, and also in Chinese medicine for various nervous disorders. As a brain tonic, it is said to maintain [...]
Shilajit – A Brief History
To locate the origins of Moomiyo or Shilajit, one would have to go back at least 2500 years to the time of the ancient Greek scientist and philosopher Aristotle. He proposed and accurately described the first procedures for the use of Moomiyo and its preparation in grape juice, honey and milk. Glorious emperors of the [...]
Ashwagandha – “Powerful Rejuvenator”
Ashwagandha (ashvagandha, ashwagandha) is called Rasayana, which means “Powerful Rejuvenator” in Ayurvedic terminology.Supplement Uses:Ashwagandha is sometimes referred to as Indian Ginseng. It has rejuvenative properties that produce energy, which in turn helps the body to calm down and sleep. Thus it helps the body address a stress-related condition rather than masking it with sedatives.Herbal Actions:Recent [...]
Chyawanprash – The “Ageless Wonder”
Give your immune system a Boost with Chyawanprash.Love that Jam!Chyawanprash, (pronounced CHA-WON- PROSH) is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal jam made in a base of Amalaki fruit. Amalaki fruit – or “Amla” is the richest source of vitamin C known to man. It is often called the “Ageless Wonder” due to its remarkable rejuvenative properties and [...]
Turmeric – One of Nature’s Finest Herbs
Turmeric, an orange-colored spice imported from India, has been a staple in Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cooking for thousands of years.In addition, Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines utilize turmeric to clear infections and inflammations on the inside and outside of the body. But beyond the holistic health community, Western medical practitioners have recently come on [...]
High Pitta? Try the Ultimate Cilantro Cooling Pitta Drink
1 Whole Bunch Cilantro3/4 Cup Coconut Water1/2 Cup Aloe Vera Detox Formula (Check in your local health food store)– Put ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!Immdediately feel cooler mentally and physically!
Variations on Basic Basmati Rice – A staple of the Ayurvedic yogic diet
As stated earlier, rice is featured heavily in the Ayurvedic yogic diet. In India most meals are served with basmati rice, a light and aromatic long-grain variety with a cooling effect on the body. It has a balancing effect on the digestive system and soothes the nervous system. Basmati rice is good for calming an [...]
Triphala Guggul – Support Weight Management & Digestion
Triphala Guggul is a classic Ayurvedic formulation that we are pleased to be able to provide to you in Supercritical (Co2) form. Both are popular herbs found primarily in India, but they have been used in the United States and Europe as well, as a natural remedy for several conditions. This premier formula combines [...]
Summertime Recipe Tips
According to Ayurveda, as the days lengthen, we enter into a cycle dominated by the energy of the fiery pitta dosha. Pitta translates as ‘that which cooks’ and is associated with the body’s metabolic system and the energy of transformation.Ayurveda provides us with simple & effective practices for keeping the fire stoked, without letting [...]