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...
by Mallika Varma | Apr 11, 2018 | Herbs + Remedies | Reviewed by Dr. Deepak Bhanot
Turmeric is known as the ‘golden spice’ for its bright orange color. It is highly valued by the ancient science of Ayurveda. It improves memory, reduces inflammation, and boosts brain function. But will turmeric lower blood pressure? Turmeric is certainly beneficial...
by Mallika Varma | Apr 5, 2018 | Herbs + Remedies
Great question! You’re probably also wondering about stress. Ashwagandha and tulsi can be taken together for more powerful stress-relieving results. Let’s review each herb individually and then we’ll address safety, stress, ashwagandha tulsi tea, contraindications,...
by Dr. Kanak Rawat, BAMS | Mar 23, 2018 | Diet + Lifestyle, Herbs + Remedies | Reviewed by Dr. Deepak Bhanot
Before answering this common question, ‘Can triphala cause diarrhea?’, it’s important to know what triphala actually does. More Than A Laxative Triphala (tri = three and phala = fruits) is an Ayurvedic preparation composed of three equal proportions of herbal fruits,...
by Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, BAMS | May 23, 2017 | Herbs + Remedies | Reviewed by Dr. Deepak Bhanot
Triphala is an Ayurvedic herbal formula composed of the powder of three fruits: amalaki, bibhitaki, and haritaki. These three fruits have different healing properties in part due to their five different tastes. Here we discuss Triphala’s uses, benefits, dosages, and...
