Although Punarnava has not made its way mainstream here in the West, it is one of the most widely used herbs for Kapha imbalances in the world of Ayurveda. Punarnava…
Guggulu is a widely used resin in Ayurvedic medicine. Although the health benefits of guggulu are quite varied, some of its main uses include weight-loss, detoxification, removing obstructions such as…
Bala in sanskrit is translated as strength and that is exactly what this Ayurvedic adaptogen is most well known for. Bala is often used in Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapies due to…
Dear Ask Ayurveda, “I have been hearing a lot about turmeric lately and all of its amazing health benefits. I have acne and liver issues and I have read that…
Amalaki is an essential herb in Ayurvedic medicine and possesses a variety of healing properties. It is one of the three herbs in the traditional Ayurvedic formula known as Triphala…
Guduchi is a widely used herb in the world of Ayurveda and for great reason. This nourishing herb is also known as “Amrita” meaning Divine Nectar. Guduchi is a well…
As an Ayurvedic herbalist, if someone comes to me with a liver issue, the first thing I think of is Kutki (aka Katuka). Kutki not only detoxifies the liver and…
Brahmi (Bacopa) is a legendary Ayurvedic herb for treating mental illness, emotional imbalance, addiction issues and nervous system disorders. It is considered a nervine or medhya in the world of…
Pippali is a very diverse essential in the world of Ayurvedic medicine. The name itself means “to drink and digest,” revealing one of its main benefits: Increasing the digestion and…
Neem leaf is quite possibly one of the most bitter herbs I have come across in my experience with Ayurvedic herbology. In fact, just the smell of this herb will…