by Dr. Alka Sharma | Mar 14, 2019 | Herbs + Remedies
Cardamom, also known as Ela in Sanskrit and Elaichi in Hindi, holds great significance in Ayurveda. Cardamom is often called the ‘queen of spices’ because of its pleasant aroma and taste. It is an important culinary spice that has numerous health benefits and uses....
by Dr. Alka Sharma | Jan 18, 2019 | Diet + Lifestyle, Recipes | Reviewed by Dr. Deepak Bhanot
Garam masala, or ‘hot spices’, is used to add flavor and aroma to food. It’s common in the Indian subcontinent, Mauritius and other parts of the world too. Garam and masala are Hindi words. Garam means hot and masala means spices. The mixture is believed to...
by Dr. Alka Sharma | Nov 22, 2018 | Beauty & Skincare | Reviewed by Dr. Deepak Bhanot
Neem oil has been used for healing since antiquity. In the Indian subcontinent, all parts of the neem tree including the leaves, fruit, seed, oil, and bark are used to treat a variety of ailments and offer a wealth of benefits to the skin, nails, scalp, teeth, and...
by Dr. Alka Sharma | Oct 5, 2018 | Herbs + Remedies | Reviewed by Dr. Deepak Bhanot
Chyawanprash is a time tested Ayurvedic herbal formulation gaining immense popularity worldwide as an immunity booster. In addition to boosting the immune system, chyawanprash has other wonderful health benefits. It falls under the rasayana category of herbs...
by Mallika Varma | Aug 24, 2018 | Herbs + Remedies | Reviewed by Dr. Deepak Bhanot
Triphala is one of the most versatile, important, and potent rejuvenating formulations (rasayanas) in Ayurvedic medicine. It is a tridoshic rasyana which means it has a balancing and rejuvenating effect on the three constitutional elements of Vata, Pitta, and...