by Dr. Alka Sharma | Aug 13, 2019 | Herbs + Remedies
Here, we take a look at Brahmi, its Ayurvedic uses, benefits, and side effects. We also take a look at its Ayurvedic applications, and appropriate dosages, and compare it with a similar herb known as gotu kola. What Is Brahmi? Brahmi, also known botanically as...
by Nicole Petersen | Aug 7, 2019 | Herbs + Remedies | Reviewed by Dr. Deepak Bhanot
What Is Nirgundi? Vitex negundo or nirgundi is an herb widely used in Ayurvedic, Chinese and western herbalism traditions. Let’s take a look at nirgundi’s Ayurvedic properties, uses, and benefits. It is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical...
by Jeff Perlman | Aug 1, 2019 | Herbs + Remedies, Recipes | Reviewed by Dr. Deepak Bhanot
Maca originated in South America and has been cultivated as a root plant there for at least 2000 years. It was first introduced to North America, Europe, and Japan in the late 1990s. Known as a panacea (disease remedy), it is often referred to as Peruvian Ginseng...
by Dr. Alka Sharma | May 17, 2019 | Herbs + Remedies | Reviewed by Dr. Deepak Bhanot
Mahasudarshan churna (mahasudarshan powder) and mahasudarshan ghan vati are popular Ayurvedic formulations. Let’s take a look at their benefits and uses in Ayurveda. Both of these formulations are primarily used for treating various types of fevers....
by Dr. Alka Sharma | May 17, 2019 | Herbs + Remedies | Reviewed by Dr. Deepak Bhanot
Haritaki is a very well known herb. It is used as a rasayana in Ayurveda. This means it is an herb with rejuvenating properties. It is also one of the three components of the classical Ayurvedic formulation, Triphala. Haritaki has many benefits and uses. ...