Ayurveda

Fungal Infection (Dadru) — Responsible Dosha: Pitta and Kapha Ayurveda the life science sees connection between the body mind & soul. Ayurveda says in healthy human body five senses are gateways into the body-mind. These senses take impressions of subject from environment & take it to mind. When healthy foods, visual impressions, sounds, smells and touch are taken in, the …

Malaria is one of the most common diseases found in the tropical and sub-tropical regions. It is basically caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium. It is the female Anopheles mosquito that carries the malarial parasites. When it bites a person, the parasites enter the body, wherein they multiply and spread. Malaria mostly affects people with weak immune system …

Viral Hepatitis (Yakrit Shoth / यकृत शोथ) — In viral hepatitis there is an inflammation of liver, which results in damage of hepato-cytes with subsequent cell death. Acute injury is generally followed by complete recovery and prolonged inflammation may be accompanied by fibrosis and progression to cirrhosis. Hepatitis is generally classified into two categories: Acute or chronic In Ayurveda viral …

Tulsi Has Environmental Benefits Too — Ayurvedic medicinal values of Tulsi are well known. Our ancient scriptures have enumerated the medicinal benefits of tulsi. Its extracts are used widely for curing common ailments like common cold, headache, stomach disorder etc. But the environmental benefits have been comparatively unknown. Around two decades back Dada Dham, a socio-spiritual organization brought together a team …

Dark Underarms — Dark underarms is a condition when the skin under the arms or the armpits as we know gets dark. Dark armpits restrict a person to wear sleeveless tops because it would be very embarrassing for her. Dark underarms can be the result of improper cleaning, sweating, dead skin cells and friction due to different types of clothes. …

Shaving, waxing and excessive sweating can cause dark underarms. Try quick home remedies like potato, which works as a natural bleaching agent or use amla as it is known to protect the skin, says an expert. Raaj Gupta, expert and director at Qraa Herbals, manufacturer of herbal cosmetics, has shared tips to get rid of dark underarms. Here are some …

हल्दी न सिर्फ मसाले के रूप में प्रयोग की जाती है, ब्लकि इसमें ओर भी बहुत सारे गुण मौजूद होते है। शुभ कार्यों में भी हल्दी का प्रयोग किया जाता है। हमारी खूबसूरती को बढ़ाने में भी हल्दी एक विशेष भूमिका निभाती है। हल्दी आपके खून को साफ करती है, आपकी खूबसूरती को बढ़ाने में मदद करती है। झाइयां होने …

चिलचिलाती धूप और उमस भरी गर्मी में अपने खान-पान व रहन-सहन पर खासतौर से ध्यान दें। अधिकतर गर्मियों में हमें निम्न समस्याओं से दो-चार होना ही पड़ता है। घमौरियां गर्मी में खूब पसीना आने के कारण हमारे शरीर के रोमछिद्र बंद हो जाते हैं जिससे वहां बारीक-बारीक दाने निकल आते हैं। जब इन पर फिर से पसीना आता है तो …

Vinca Rosea (Sadabahar) — Family Name: Apocynaceae Botanical Name: Vinca Rosea Common Name: Periwinkle, Madagascar Periwinkle, Sadabahar Part Used: Leaves and Roots. Habitat: Grows throughout India and found as an escape in waste places and sandy tracts. Uses: Its alkaloids are hypotensive, sedative and have tranquilising properties and are anti cancerous. It helps in relieving muscle pain, depression of central …

Valeriana Wallichii (Indian Valerian, Valerian Jatamansi, Taggar) — Family Name: Valerianaceae Botanical Name: Valeriana Wallichii Common Name: Indian Valerian, Valerian, Valerian Jatamansi, Taggar Part Used: Roots Habitat: Temperate zone of North western Himalayas upto an altitude of 3000 m. Uses: It is Anti Spasmodic, Stimulant, Calmative and Stomachic. It is useful in diseases of eye blood, livers. It is used …