Medicinal Mushrooms in an Ayurvedic Context Medicinal mushrooms occupy a distinctive place in the history of traditional medicine. While classical Ayurveda did not develop a detailed mycology, Chinese medicine cultivated a refined understanding of mushrooms as...
Frankincense in Ayurveda and Aromatherapy
Frankincense in Ayurveda and Aromatherapy Since ancient times, frankincense has been highly valued as a sacred incense and herbal medicine. It is an aromatic resin from trees of the Boswellia species that has been burned as an incense to purify the atmosphere since...
Triphala, Ayurveda’s Wonder Formula
Triphala, Ayurveda's Wonder Formula Triphala is probably one of the most popular Ayurvedic compounds, and it can be found nowadays in almost every health food store and Indian grocery store. It is well known for being a mild laxative and lower bowel tonic. Triphala...
Herbs to Rejuvenate the Mind and Nervous System
Medhya Rasayana - Mental Rejuvenation In Ayurveda, herbs that rejuvenate the mind and nervous system are known as medhya rasayanas. In Western herbalism, many of these herbs are classified as nervines. Medhya rasayana herbs help to calm the mind, relax the body, and...
Tips for the Cold and Flu Season
Seasonal Effects on Immunity In Ayurveda, the fall season is related to vata dosha, the bodily humor comprised of air and ether element. During this time, vata becomes increasingly unstable as the cold, dry, and erratic qualities increased in the environment. This...
Ayurvedic Herbs for Male Reproductive Health
There is no doubt that low libido is a serious concern nowadays, as it is made obvious by the increasing amount of erectile dysfunction drugs surfacing on the market. Yet the conventional approach of these drugs tends to focus on providing a quick fix without looking...
Ayurvedic Herbology East & West ~ Glossary of Terms
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Agni Fire element, digestive fire. Agni dipana Increases digestive fire. Ahamkara Sense of separate self or ego. Literally, “I former.” Alochaka Pitta Sub-type of pitta which governs visual perception. Alterative Blood purifying substances that...
Elderberry for Immunity
Elderberry Sambucus nigra Part used: berries, flowers Effect on Dosha: VPK= Taste: berry-sweet, sour, bitter/flower-slightly bitter, pungent Energy: berry-neutral to cooling/ flower-cooling Post Digestive Effect: berries-sweet/flowers-pungent Tissues: plasma, blood,...
Garlic the Natural Immune Booster
Garlic the Natural Immune Booster