A large percentage of women in the reproductive age group across the world experience symptoms such as irregular periods, acne, unexpected hair growth and unexplained weight gain. These symptoms are often diagnosed as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) – with bo...
As early as the 1st century BC, Ayurvedic physician Charaka explains why kasaya – herbal decoctions – were preferred as healing potions. In the treatise Charaka Samhita, he states that ‘kasaya’ enters the body’s channels gently, kindles digestion and dissolves ama (toxins) without burdening the system....
What Is Agni in Ayurveda? (Understanding Digestive Fire) In Ayurveda, ‘agni’ refers to metabolic ‘fire’ or strength that converts food to energy and governs digestion, metabolism, and assimilation. Derived from ‘Tejas Mahabhuta’*, it drives metabolic transformations, with change as its basic quality. Th...
What Is Gut Health? When we ask what is gut health, Ayurveda points towards colon or pakvāśaya (large intestine) – home of Vāta dosha and the main channel for waste removal. This inner ecosystem hosts around 100 trillion microbes. Digestion, Absorption & Microbiome Basics Strong digestion nourishes...
Tea is a ritual to most people, a break in time, time to consider the day or think before going to bed or a soothing start to the day. Nevertheless, some teas contain caffeine, which overstimulates the nervous system, disrupts normal sleep rhythms, and worsens the condition of people who are anxious, re...
Your cup of calm! Herbal teas are infused with the goodness of herbs, flowers, roots and spices. Naturally free of caffeine content, the beverages are aromatic and found by many to be healing. Read on to explore what Ayurveda has to say. TL;DR – Herbal Tea Benefits in Ayurveda Caffeine-Free & Gentle...
The fundamental truth of the human condition is that no two bodies function the same way. Based on this, Ayurveda is rooted in the principle of ‘purusham veekshya’ – the understanding that detoxification and healing must be based on an individual’s constitution (prakriti). Other factors that deter...
