Turmeric is a renowned culinary spice and herbal medicine in the world of Ayurveda and beyond. This golden root supports digestion, detoxification, and immunity and is often used for its... read more →
Have you been wanting to give up your morning coffee, but just can’t seem to find a decent replacement for that essential jumpstart? You may be comforted to hear that... read more →
In the world of Ayurveda, there is nothing more important to our health and wellbeing than our digestion. The digestive fire, known as Agni, is so important that ALL toxins... read more →
It is no surprise that inflammation is one of the most common issues that I see as an Ayurvedic practitioner. Although the cause and the manifestation may look different for... read more →
Kutaja is a powerful herb used in Ayurvedic medicine to alleviate diarrhea and dysentery (in fact, its Latin name is "Holarrhena Antidysenterica".) Kutaja is used to regulate the bowels and... read more →
Clove, also called Lavang in Ayurveda, is most commonly known for its uses as a cooking spice and its presence in herbal teas. However, this aromatic, flavorful spice contains a... read more →
Vidari Kanda is one of the essential life-promoting, rejuvenative herbs of Ayurveda and is well known for its sweet taste and energizing effect. Being a starchy root, it is similar... read more →
Tikta Ghrita is translated as “bitter ghee” and it is precisely this, ghee infused with the most powerful bitter herbs that Ayurveda has to offer. Due to the extreme bitterness of this... read more →
With an expensive cost, but a truly unique and powerful action, Saffron is undoubtably one of Ayurveda’s most prized herbal treasures. Saffron is said to possess a Sattvic (pure) quality... read more →
Triphala is a well-known herbal formula commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is a traditional blend consisting of the three Indian fruits, Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki. It is tri-doshic by... read more →