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Clove is a small spice with a remarkably strong aroma and a long history of culinary and traditional use. Known as Lavanga or Lavang in Ayurveda, clove has traditionally been valued for its warming, aromatic, and stimulating qualities. It is commonly used in Indian cooking, spice blends, traditional beverages, and selected Ayurvedic preparations. Its distinctive […]
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Sandalwood, traditionally known as Chandana or Chandan, has held a distinctive place in Ayurvedic traditions for centuries. Its naturally fragrant wood and cooling qualities have made it a familiar ingredient in traditional skin-care preparations, aromatic practices, and selected Ayurvedic formulations. Unlike many modern beauty ingredients that are promoted for a single purpose, sandalwood has traditionally […]
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Ashwagandha is one of the best-known herbs associated with Ayurveda. Traditionally known as Ashwagandha or Withania somnifera, it has been used in Ayurvedic practice as a Rasayana, a category of preparations traditionally associated with nourishment, vitality, resilience, and healthy ageing. The growing popularity of Ashwagandha has also brought many modern claims about stress, sleep, energy, […]
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Cinnamon is more than a familiar kitchen spice. Known as Dalchini in traditional Indian systems of medicine, cinnamon has been used for generations in food, beverages, and traditional herbal preparations. Its warm aroma and distinctive flavour make it a common ingredient in Indian cooking, while Ayurveda traditionally describes cinnamon in relation to digestion, metabolism, Kapha-related […]
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The monsoon season can bring a noticeable change in scalp and hair conditions. Increased humidity, frequent sweating, rainwater exposure, damp hair, and changes in hair-washing routines can make the scalp feel oily, itchy, or uncomfortable. For some people, these changes can also make dandruff in monsoon more noticeable. Ayurveda approaches seasonal changes through the concept […]
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Weight management is often approached through calorie counting, restrictive diets, intense workouts, or short-term weight-loss products. Ayurveda takes a different perspective. Traditional Ayurvedic health principles consider digestion, metabolism, diet, physical activity, daily routine, sleep, and individual constitution when discussing healthy body weight. The Ayurvedic treatment for weight loss is therefore not necessarily about following one […]
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Sabja seeds, also known as basil seeds or Tukmaria, are small black seeds traditionally used in Indian diets and Ayurvedic practices. When soaked in water, they develop a characteristic gel-like coating, which makes them popular in beverages and traditional preparations. From an Ayurvedic perspective, food choices are considered in relation to digestion, individual constitution, season, […]
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Ayurveda and yoga share several traditional concepts related to the relationship between the body, mind, consciousness, and overall wellbeing. Among these concepts are chakras, which are described in yogic and Tantric traditions as subtle energy centres associated with different aspects of human experience. Although the chakra system is not the same as the Ayurvedic Dosha […]
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Among the many traditional Ayurvedic formulations, Triphala is one of the best-known. Its name literally refers to a combination of three fruits, traditionally used together rather than as individual herbs. Triphala is commonly associated with digestive wellbeing, bowel regularity, and traditional rejuvenative care. However, its Ayurvedic use goes beyond simply taking it for constipation. The […]
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