Nutmeg and mace are more than aromatic culinary spices. Ayurveda describes Jatiphala as a deepana, grahi and ushna substance with several traditional applications.
Category:Herbs – Medicines
Discover Ayurvedic herbs, classical medicines, formulations, their traditional uses, properties, benefits, indications, precautions, and practical information about Ayurvedic herbal care.
Cumin in the Kitchen—A Small Spice with Many Uses
Cumin is more than a common kitchen spice. Ayurveda traditionally describes Jiraka as a Deepana, Pachana, Rochana and Sangrahi substance. Learn about its classical properties, traditional uses and appropriate dietary application.
Coriander: An Ever-Beneficial Herb
Coriander is more than a culinary spice. Ayurveda describes it as deepana, pācana, rocana and grāhi, while classical texts also distinguish between fresh and dried coriander.
Cardamom — Just a Mouth Freshener or an Ayurvedic Medicinal Herb?
Cardamom is more than a fragrant spice. Ayurveda traditionally values it for oral freshness, digestion, Kapha balance and throat comfort. Learn its traditional uses and precautions.
Coriander for Regular Use: The Ayurvedic Importance of Dhanyaka
Coriander is more than a culinary herb. In Ayurveda, Dhanyaka is traditionally described in relation to digestion, appetite, thirst, burning sensation, urinary function, and Pitta balance.
Chyavanprash: A Complete Health Tonic Made from Fresh Amla and Nearly 50 Herbs
Chyavanprash — a Rasayana: “Yat jara-vyadhi nashanam, tad rasayanam” — that which destroys old age and disease is called a Rasayana (rejuvenative) medicine. In other words, regular use of Chyavanprash helps slow down the onset of old age. Chyavanprash as an anti-ageing Rasayana: It removes weakness associated with ageing and restores vigour and vitality. This …
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Devdar (Cedrus Deodara): The Himalayan Cedar’s Ayurvedic Uses for Weight, Fever and Skin
The land of the gods — Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan region — is home to Devdar, a tree as noble as the gods themselves, reaching heights of 200–250 feet, truly divine in stature. Its Sanskrit name, Bhadradaru, points to its auspicious, excellent nature. Conical when viewed from above, this 200–250 foot tree is grand …
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Rasna (Pluchea Lanceolata): Ayurveda’s Foremost Herb for Vata Disorders and Joint Pain
“Rasna Vataharanam” — Charak Samhita, Sutrasthan 25. Rasna is considered the finest herb for relieving Vata (wind/air dosha). Vata-related diseases are extremely common today — almost every household has someone suffering from one or another of the eighty recognised types of Vata disorders. Joint pain, in particular, is one of the biggest challenges in medicine. …
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Ajmodadi Churna – Ayurvedic Powder for Joint Pain, Sciatica and Back Pain
Ajmodadi Churna is considered an excellent remedy for Aamvata (rheumatoid arthritis), Sandhivata (osteoarthritis/joint pain), Ranjhan (sciatica), Katishoola (lower back pain), poor digestion of Aama (toxins), and other Vata-related pain disorders. Preparation: To prepare this powder, buy the following whole herbs from the market, clean them, grind them, and mix the resulting powders in these proportions: …
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Arjuna Churna – Ayurvedic Powder for Heart Health, Weight and Fractures
Preparation: Buy Arjuna bark (Terminalia arjuna, also called “Sajad” or “Sadad”) from the tree itself or from a herbal-medicine shop, pound it finely, sieve it through a fine cloth to make a smooth powder, and store it in a clean, dry bottle. How to take it: 1 to 10 grams can be taken two to …
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