Amalaki fruit is derived from the word "Amla" which means "sour". Amalaki is also called Dhatri which means "nurse" or "mother" out of...

In Nature, animals tend to fatten up before the winter to insulate themselves to survive the harsh winter cold. In February, in...

Apples can be very useful when one has a bout of diarrhea*. Take an apple**, remove the skin, seeds etc. and slice it. Put the sliced...

Psyllium Husk is a good source of both insoluble and soluble fiber. Its mucilaginous property helps remove toxins, undigested food from...

The Green Mung bean also known as moong dal or green gram is the most favored dal in Ayurveda*. It is cooling, sweet in taste, pacifies...

Ayurveda* gives a lot of importance to the prevention of disease and recommends a daily and seasonal regime for the preservation of...

Garlic is used to flavor cuisines around the world , all the way from China to South America. Garlic's use as a spice and medicine was...

Boil 1.25 cups of water with 3 or 4 freshly crushed seeds of black pepper and 1/8th of a teaspoon of turmeric till it becomes one cup....

Saffron is the world's most expensive spice and has been used for centuries. It takes approximately 75,000 flowers to produce one...

It is very helpful for people suffering from spasms as well as gas and bloating. A renowned traditional remedy for digestive disorders is...

Ashwagandha is an ancient renowned herb which has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic* Medicine. The word " Ashwa " means " Horse and...

Jal neti or Water Neti is the process of cleansing your nasal and sinus passages using warm water with some salt using a neti pot . It's...

Peels are some of the most nutritious parts of a plant and contain lots of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants . As much as...

Many of us especially with the Pitta or Fire constitution due to the excess heat during the Summer may have difficulty in sleeping at...

During the dog days of the Summer, it's common for many people to get irritable especially during the hottest time of the day ie the...

According to Ayurveda*, Almonds have amazing abilities of boosting immunity, calming our nerves and balancing the Vata Dosha ie the...

Almonds contain about 21.5 grams of protein per 100 grams that is more than any other nut which makes it a great source of protein...

Aloe pacifies all doshas according to Ayurveda*. Due to its cooling nature and healing qualities, fresh Aloe Gel is renowned to help...

Bananas are soft , sticky , moist ,creamy and are renowned to help soothe intestinal irritation. Anger, the heat of the Summer, intense...

Oats are some of the healthiest of grains. Not only are they gluten free, they also contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, vitamins,...