Karpasa – Cotton Plant Uses, Dose, Research, Side Effects
Levant cotton plant, called Karpasa in Sanskrit is used in Ayurvedic treatment. Cotton seeds are an excellent aphrodisiac and nerve tonic. Its root bark decoction…
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Marshmallow – Althaea officinalis Uses, Research, Side Effects
Marshmallow is known as Khatmi in Ayurveda. It is a recently included herb into Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. It reduces high cholesterol, blood sugar levels and is…
Pregnancy Cravings – Reasons, Ayurvedic Explanation
It is quite interesting that most of the pregnant ladies develop craving for particular foods, habits, places, dresses and ornaments. This is observed commonly on…
Cervical Spondylosis: Ayurvedic Treatment
Cervical spondylosis is caused by degeneration of bones, discs – cartilage cushion between the neck bones and joints of the neck. This condition is usually…
Thespesia populnea – Portia Tree Uses, Dose, Research
Pareesha – Thespesia populnea (Linn) Soland ex corr is also called Indian Tulips tree. Its bark is astringent and is used in treating nasal bleeding,…
Latakasturi – Abelmoschus moschatus Uses, Research
Musk mallow – Abelmoschus moschatus – Muskdana seeds are added to coffee for flavoring. Its leaves are used as vegetables. It cleanses urinary bladder, acts…
Ashwakarna – Dipterocarpus turbinatus Uses, Research, Side Effects
Ashwakarna, Indian Gurjan – bark is used in treating abscess, urinary tract infection and hearing disorders. Its oil, called Gurjun balsam oil, is useful in…
Ayurvedic Treatment For Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
Stretch marks during pregnancy are developed due to the stretching of the skin. Skin stretches due to the increase in the bulk of uterus. Pregnancy…
Brachial Neuritis: Ayurvedic Treatment, Medicines, Remedies
Brachial neuritis is a neck pain condition. It is characterized with shoulder pain and neck pain extending to arms. There can also be numbness and…
Kokum – Garcinia indica Uses, Dose, Research, Side Effects
Kokum – Garcinia indica is an antioxidant rich fruit used in the name of Vrikshamla in Ayurveda. Kokum butter juice, prepared from its fruits, is…