Papaya (पपीता)( Carica papaya ) Introduction- Papaya (पपीता) is originated in South America. It was planted first time in India by the Portuguese 400 years ago. It is faith that the first time in India it was fetched in Kerala. Kerala people called it kappkaay (कप्पकाय) which stands for fruit brought in the ship. Hence, […]
Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) What does dosha mean? In Ayurveda, a dosha is one of three substances that are believed to be present in a person’s body. many Ayurveda Text has defined Dosha, as “The Three-Dosha Theory” (Sanskrit: त्रिदोषोपदेशः,). Authoritative Ayurvedic treatises describe how the quantity and quality of these three substances fluctuate in the body according to […]
Introduction Ashwagandha / Withania somnifera Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has been used since ancient times as it is caring for some miraculous medicinal value and other numerous benefits. It is also known as winter cherry and many other names. Ashwagandha gives energy to the body and increases concentration power. It is one of the best tonics […]
What is “DINCHARYA”?? Our every thought, every idea and every action are much in much guided by our daily routine and habits (dincharya). For us, we might believe that there is no such scientifically established relationship between our food habits, daily routine and thoughts, but we often underestimate the quote that “A healthy mind lives […]
Cumin (जीरा) (Cuminum cyminum) Introduction: Cumin (जीरा) is a small herb plant growing up to 30-50 cm in height. Cumin (जीरा) (Cuminum cyminum) stem is 20-30 cm long in dark green colored and its leaves are compound and alternative whereas its fruits cremocarp are green but turn into grey when they start ripening and its […]
Ayurvedic Medicines Best Before Common Saying that in Ayurveda Medicines don’t expire. this may seem odd but according to ancient scriptures, there are duration limits described for maximum potency of medicines. although after passing this duration all medicines do not expire but gives the best results when used within the duration. let’s understand how […]
What is Turmeric(Curcuma longa)(हल्दी)?? Turmeric(Curcuma longa) is an essential spice that is commonly used in the kitchen every where in india. Not any single auspicious day is completed without the use of turmeric. Turmeric is also used in many beauty products. There are many varieties of Tumeric like- Curcuma long Linn.– Used […]
Black pepper (Piper nigrum), (काली मिर्च) Introduction Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is widely used as a spice in India. In the forest black pepper gets get cultivated automatically but in South India’s cold & tropical climate area its vines are sown. Maximum two yields can be taken from it, First in August-September and second in […]
Clove ( Syzygium aromaticum) Introduction Clove is originally originated in Maluku Island in Indonesia but In India Clove ( Syzygium aromaticum) is cultivated in the Southside like Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Throughout India, clove is mainly imported from Singapore. Flowering starts in clove when it starts turning almost into 9 years. Its flowers’ buds are […]
Ayurvedic Mesures and Weights Measurement was not always used to be in Grams or in Kilograms or in Tons, different ancient Weight & Measures had been used for ages in the History of humanity. we believe humans discover weighing when they started trading. an equal amount of ‘X’ thing for an equal amount of ‘Y’ […]
