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.
Category:Herbs – Medicines
Discover Ayurvedic herbs, classical medicines, formulations, their traditional uses, properties, benefits, indications, precautions, and practical information about Ayurvedic herbal care.
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
Key Takeaways Chyavanprash is a classical Rasayana made from fresh amla and many herbs. It is traditionally used to support strength, immunity, digestion and to slow age-related weakness. It is a tonic, not a cure for a specific disease. People with diabetes or those on regular medicines should ask a doctor before taking it regularly. …
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Devdar (Cedrus Deodara): The Himalayan Cedar’s Ayurvedic Uses for Weight, Fever and Skin
Key Takeaways Devdar (Cedrus deodara, Bhadradaru) is a Himalayan cedar used in Ayurveda mainly for its bark. It is described as light, unctuous and bitter, with anti-swelling, pain-relieving and Lekhan (scraping) actions. It is traditionally used in Vata-Kapha conditions, obesity, fever, skin problems and after childbirth. Use it only under a qualified practitioner’s guidance; persistent …
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Rasna (Pluchea Lanceolata): Ayurveda’s Foremost Herb for Vata Disorders and Joint Pain
Key Takeaways Rasna is described by Charaka as the foremost herb for Vata disorders. It is heavy, bitter and heating, and is used for pain, swelling and Ama digestion. It is part of many formulations for joint pain, sciatica and other Vata conditions, and in Panchakarma. Joint pain has many causes; use Rasna formulations only …
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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: It is taken with milk, in the quantity and …
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Garmalo (Aragvadha / Amaltas / Cassia Fistula) – Ayurvedic Herb for Constipation
The Garmalo (Amaltas / Cassia fistula) tree, 20 to 30 feet tall, is recognised by its round, stick-like pods, maroon when ripe and green when young, about one to one-and-a-half feet long and as thick as a thumb, along with the fresh yellow, chandelier-like clusters of flowers that appear on it. A special feature of …
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