What is boswellia: Boswellia comes from the Boswellia serrata tree, which is native to India, North Africa, and the Middle East. Farmers tap the tree to collect its resin, which is called boswellia. Boswellia resin has a rich scent and…
Find out the history, benefits and nutritional facts about Safed (white) Musli.
Chlorophytum borivilianum is commonly known as Safed (white) Musli in India. Mainly its tuberous roots are used in Ayurvedic medicines. Roots are used for the preparation of a nutritive tonic. Safed Musli has been named in the Atharva Veda as…
Find out how Ashwagandha herb helps to build immunity.
Ashwagandha/ Asvagandha/ Asgandha (Botanical Name: Withania Somnifera) is referred as Indian ginseng helps to provide a natural source of energy and promote muscle strength and helps to boost immunity. Ashwagandha has been used by Ayurveda for thousands of years as…
Find out the medicinal uses of Shatavari aka Asparagus Racemosus.
Asparagus Racemosus (Satavar, Shatavari, or Shatamull) is a species of Asparagus commonly found throughout Nepal, Sri Lanka, India and the Himalayas. Shatavari or Asparagus Racemosus is an important plant in traditional medicine in tropical and subtropical India. Its medicinal usage…
Benefits of Neem for your Blood and Skin.
Indian Lilac, which is commonly known as Neem, has been an integral part of Ayurveda for the benefits associated with it. It is an herb that is commonly available throughout the year and has benefits that only a few natural…
Do you know the benefits and common uses of Tulsi (Basil Leaves)?
Tulsi plant [Botanical name – Ocimum Sanctum] is truly called Holy Basil for its spiritual and holistic power to keep all difficulties and diseases away! Hence Tulsi is planted all over India in front of residential houses for its Divine…
Find out the importance and uses of Indian gooseberry (Amla)
Amla known as Indian gooseberry, the Botanical name of amla is Emblica Officinalis. It is a very important and largely used herb in Ayurvedic medicinal formulations. It grows throughout India, bears sour-tasting gooseberry-like fruits & is also known by the…
