by Heather Baines | Aug 2, 2023 | Healthy Living, Herbs + Remedies | Reviewed by Dr. Deepak Bhanot
I always joke with my clients that my first introduction to castor oil was when my grandmother would threaten me with a teaspoon of it or of cod liver oil when I was a sassy child. I knew it to be a laxative, but until I formally studied Ayurveda, I didn’t know...
by Nicole Petersen | Aug 7, 2019 | Herbs + Remedies | Reviewed by Dr. Deepak Bhanot
What Is Castor Oil? Castor oil, also known as eranda taila in Sanskrit, is a thick oil made from Ricinus communis, the castor bean. Here, we discuss the benefits of using castor oil along with its Ayurvedic applications. Castor oil has been used therapeutically for...
by Colette Jyothi Park | Apr 13, 2017 | Health Conditions | Reviewed by Dr. Deepak Bhanot
Ayurveda offers a range of natural treatments for sciatica and lower back pain. Ayurvedic remedies and treatments for sciatica pain relief are mentioned in this article. Lower back pain and sciatica are common disorders affecting up to 80% of people during their...