BELLIRIC MYROBALAN(विभीतकी) Belleric myrobalan is commonly grown as an avenue tree in South East Asia. It holds great importance in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine as it is one among the ‘Triphala’. In the epic Mahabharata, it is mentioned that the nuts of the plant was used as dice by Shakuni. The term Vibhita in sanskrit […]
Clove(लवङ्ग) Clove is a herb that is of great importance in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine. Valued mainly for its ability to cure diseases related to the digestive system, clove is also a household herb that finds its place among spices and condiments as well. It is being used in Indian and Chinese cuisine for over […]
VETIVER (उशीरं): Vetiver is a perennial grass having its ethnicity in India, it is famous for its fragrance. Both Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine recognizes the medicinal value of the herb. It was considered as a high class perfume, used by the royalty. Since ancient time Indians used vetiver for making screens, mats, hand […]
NUTMEG(जातिफलम्). Nutmeg is an indigenous herb originating in the Western Ghats of India. It has an important place in Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine. The herb is a delicate, slightly sweet spice that is widely used in cuisines around the world, including both Asian and western recipes. The tree is also highly valued because […]
जीवेत शरदः शतं//(Rig Veda 10/3) “May you live up to a hundred years, to be able to see the variegated hues of a hundred autumn”- Rig Veda Longevity is a concept that holds a lot of significance in Indian System of Medicine. In Ayurveda, maintaining the health of a healthy person is the prime […]
INDIAN MADDER (मन्ञिष्टा) Indian madder is an herb which is a widely used herb in Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine. The earliest references of the herb dates back to the Vedic period, in the Aiteraya Aranyaka. The herb was and still is an important part of ancient Indian religious rituals, especially the ‘Upanayana Samskara’ […]
Sweet Flag (वचा):- Sweet flag is an herb that is commonly used in Ayurveda and Siddha mainly for its direct action on the central nervous system. It is called as ‘Vacha’ in Sanskrit due to its effectiveness in improving speech. It is a good nervine tonic and also clarifies voice. Ayurvedic textbooks have clearly explained […]
INDIAN ALOE (कुमारी): Indian aloe/ aloe is a commonly used herb in Siddha and Ayurveda due to its therapeutic efficiency. It is an inevitable herb in every Indian garden. History reveals that Queen Cleopatra and Queen Nefertiti (Queens of Egypt well known for their beauty) included Aloe in their beauty regimens. In Ayurveda texts, Aloe […]
