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Women's Health through the Ayurvedic Lens Advanced Happy International Women's Day! For much of our adult lives, women's physical, mental-emotional, and spiritual aspects have been coated with debris. Ayurveda and its basic principles are helping women remove the trash from these levels. According to the Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthana Chapter 1, Sloka 43), the divine Vedic text: “As it is beneficial to mankind in respect of both the worlds (i.e. this life and the life beyond), Ayurveda, the most sacred and honoured by those proficient in the Vedas will now be expounded.” It is clear from this phrase alone that Ayurveda...

What Is Shatavari and How Does It Work? Asparagus racemosus is another name for shatavari. It belongs to the asparagus family. It's an adaptogenic plant as well. Adaptogenic herbs are thought to assist your body in dealing with physical and mental stress. Shatavari is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine as a general health tonic to boost energy. Continue reading to find more about the other health advantages it may provide. Since its first mention in the Rig and Atharva Vedas, Shatavari has been used as an aphrodisiac, a rasayan boosting vigor, youthfulness, memory and intellect; and a hridayam, an elevation...

There must be something special about Amla that our mothers and grandmothers can't get enough of. Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, is an Ayurvedic gem that is high in nutrients and should be consumed by everyone. According to KT Achaya's 'Historical Dictionary of Indian Food,' Amla is one of the oldest fruits that is now recognized as one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C. According to the book, "it is one of the items recommended by Sushruta for universal everyday consumption that transcended restrictions of body type and season." The desi superfood can treat coughs, ulcers, constipation,...

CINNAMON AS ONE OF THE TOP AYURVEDIC SUPERFOODS In addition to its aromatic qualities, cinnamon may also have health advantages, making it an essential ingredient in a wide range of cuisines and delicacies. This tree, native to India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, China, and portions of Bangladesh, goes by the names Dalchini in Hindi and Ilavanga Pattai in Tamil.As the word "Tvak" in Sanskrit indicates, cinnamon has an outstanding ability to balance the Vata and Kapha doshas while promoting the Pitta. Madhura-katu rasa has a sweet-pungent flavor and a scorching intensity (i.e. ushna virya). THE HOLISTIC BENEFITS OF CINNAMON Because of...