When there is an injury or a cut in a body, blood clotting occurs to prevent bleeding but there are times when blood clots form in some vital parts of the body like heart, brain or lungs, which if not treated can cause serious complications. Medicinal plants occupy an important place in traditional systems of […]

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a term used for a variety of disorders causing discomfort in the gastro-intestinal tract. It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort, alteration of bowel habits. Diarrhoea or constipation may predominate or they may alternate which may be classified as IBS – D, IBS – […]

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The use of synthetic detergents, soaps and shampoos have caused a substantial pollution to our ecosystem, especially water bodies. This problem can be solved by a simple solution i.e., by using natural alternatives for bathing, cleaning and washing purposes. The use of natural cleaning products is not a new concept as they have been used […]

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In this modern living, people find the use of non-stick and glass cookware very convenient but they are not considered as healthy. In Ayurveda, immense importance has been given to the use of metal utensils despite the numberless innovations in modern cooking. Some metals that have positive impact on the health are: Tamra (Copper): Copper […]

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Kanchnaar Guggul is a classical Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation useful in the treatment of tumors, cysts, swelling, PCOS in females, ulcers etc. The reference of Kanchnaar Guggul is found in Bhaishajya Ratnavali, 44th Chapter. Indications of Kanchnaar Guggul as mentioned in Ayurvedic texts: Granthi – tumor, fibroid Galaganda – cervical lymphadentis Gulma – abdominal tumor, distension […]

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Oral diseases are one of the major health problems world-wide. Oral health is very important as it is integral to general well-being and relates to the quality of life that extends beyond the functions of the craniofacial complex. The link between the oral disorders and the microbial species that form part of the micro biota […]

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Honey is a by-product of the flower nectar and the upper aero-digestive tract of the honey bee. It is widely used in Ayurvedic system of medicine. Honey is commonly used as Anupan (carrier or vehicle) in Ayurveda that is given along with active medication to enhance the activity. Ayurvedic Properties of Honey: It has been […]

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Fats have had a bad reputation for last decades but now modern medicine has begun to see the importance of good quality fats in the diet but Ayurveda has been recommending the use of healthy fats not only in the diet but also as a powerful vehicle for thousands of years. The utilization of healthy […]

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In Ayurvedic text book Charak Samhita, 68 ahara kalpanas for maintenance of health and whole grains are important to the vegetarian diet. Most of these are the preparations of Shooka Dhanya (grains) as the principle food item. Quinoa in Ayurveda: Ayurveda recommends quinoa to combat problems related to Kapha dosha. Quinoa is known as an […]

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Turmeric milk popularly known as Golden Milk originated from India is gaining popularity in western countries. The use of turmeric dates back nearly 4000 years to the Vedic culture in India but today turmeric is widely cultivated in the tropics. India produces nearly all of the world’s turmeric crop and consumes 80% of it. 7 […]

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