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…
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 tridoshic…
The bitter taste is said to be cleansing, reducing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitical and essential for our liver and digestive health. Since we tend to not get enough of the…
When it comes to treating mental and emotional imbalances, certain Ayurvedic herbs are becoming a bit more mainstream here in the West (i.e. Ashwagandha, Brahmi, etc). However there are many hidden…
With the New Year around the corner, I thought I would share the most powerful and effective herbs I have used with my clients trying to lose weight. With an…
When it comes to killing off parasites in the system, Ayurveda is a leading medical science for treatment. Ayurveda has been treating parasitical infections for thousands of years and the…
Turmeric, admittedly one of my most favorite herbs, is steadily becoming more and more popular here in the West. Whether used as a culinary spice or herbal medicine, this bright,…
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…
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…
Anantamul, also referred to as Sariva or Indian Sarsaparilla, has a wide range of uses from rejuvenation and nourishing the tissues, to cleansing and detoxifying the body. Its robust red…