Wheatgrass therapy mainly consists of use of small wheatgrass (commonly used as jau). Common wheatgrass is also known as bread wheat, which is a mostly cultivated wheat species. In other words, wheatgrass therapy is also known as chlorophyll therapy. Wheatgrass is a good source of mineral nutrients. It contains significant amount of iron, phosphorus, magnesium,…
In ayurveda , jewela are called ratnas. Apart from costly stones, ratnas include some animal products and minerals. On the basis of their therapeutic properties, these ratnas are divided into the following two groups: Maharatnas or major jewels : 1.Hiraka(diamond) 2.Maikya(ruby) 3.Mukta(pearl) 4.Pusparaga(topaz) 5.Nilam(sapphire) 6.Tarksa(emerald) 7.Vaidurya(cat’s eye) 8.Gomeda 9.Vidruma(coral) Uparatna or minor jewels: 1.Vaikrants(turmulin) 2.Surya-kanta(sun-stone)…
Triphala ayurveda herbal combination of equal amount of three fruits namely Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Chebulic myrobalan), and Bhibitaki (Beleric myrobalan) is the commonest ayurveda formulations used ever which has been used since long time by ayurveda physicians for its wide range of use. Most common benefits of triphala are illustrated below: Rasayan: Triphala is described as…
Honey is also known as natural sweet and has been used by humans since long time ago as a sweetening agent either in form of food supplement or as medicine. It has its own social, cultural, medicinal and folk use depending upon the community and place. Similarly, various ancient medicinal system has been using honey…
Common name Phyllanthus (E), Stone breaker (E) Sanskrit Bhumyamalaki Latin Phyllanthus niruri or Phyllanthus amarus (erroneously)–Folium (Euphorbiaceae) This is a very bitter-tasting small shrub that literally means ‘the amalaki of the earth’ as this very low-lying shrub’s leaves resemble the pattern and shape of her somewhat grander celestial namesake. Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) is referred to…
All over the world, scientists and physicians are engaged in discovering medicines and methods to prevent and cure disease of human beings. Because of this, and also because of improved nutritional conditions, the average lifespan of the individuals has increased. In the developed countries of the west, the achievements made in this regard are laudable….
