Ayurveda’s approach to nutrition is very unique. The food we eat begins with the farmer. After that it goes into the hands of the cook. The vibes from the farmer and the cook end up in the prepared food. This may be true in all types of cooking but Ayurveda places a...
According to WHO health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing. Susruta many eons ago gave a similar definition of health. He says other than having balanced doshas, digestive fire, etc the mind also has to be at peace to be a healthy individual....
Aakaarkarabh ( Acmella oleracia) This plant is known as akarkara in Hindi and commonly known as toothache plant or electric daisy in English. It belongs to family Asteraceae. It’s description is not found in the ancient Ayurvedic books. References about akarkara start...
Tanduliyak ( Amaranthus spinosus) This plant is commonly known as chaulai in Hindi and thorny amaranth in English. It belongs to family Amaranthaceae. It is a plant native to the tropical Americas, but is present on most continents as an introduced species and...
Changeri (Oxalis corniculata) This herb is known as tinpatia in Hindi and Indian sorrel in English. It belongs to family Oxiladaceae and Changeri kula in Ayurveda. This herbaceous plant is widely naturalized and its original habitat is obscure. It is considered a...
