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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…