Gandhabiroja Uses, Dose, Remedies, Side Effects
By Dr Renita D’Souza The oleo-resin extract from Sarala tree (Pinus longifolia) is called Gandhabiroj. Oleoresins are the natural extract from plants with oil and…
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Rasanjan Uses, Remedies, Dose, Side Effects, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaRasanjan is a yellowish semisolid extract obtained by processing the decoction of daruharidra (Berberis aristata) with milk. It is mainly used in…
Laksha – Laccifer lacca Benefits, Dose, Purification, Side Effects
By Dr Renita D’Souza Laksha (lac) is a reddish brown color resin secreted by the female lac insect ( Laccifer lacca). It is used in…
Machika – Tamarix gallica Benefits, Usage, Dose, Remedies
The herb Machika is explained in Ayurvedic text book Bhavaprakasha. Many herbs such as Tamarix gallica, Hibiscus cannabinus and Tamarix articulata are considered as this…
Rice Combinations With Pulses, Vegetables, Grains, Soups
By Dr MS Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu) PhD. Rice is preferred staple food of South India. Just like a day without chapati or roti cannot be…
Dried Fruits And Flowers – Qualities, Health Benefits
By Dr MS Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), PhD A text by name Bhojana kutoohalam written by vaidya Raghunatha soori explores some specific qualities, actions and health…
Concept Of Shodhana In Rasashastra – Purification Of Metals, Minerals
Introduction Rasashastra is a science which deals with the usage of Metals, Minerals, Gem stones, Poisonous substances to treat diseases and convert the lower metals…
Ayurvedic Herbs
Ashtavarga Group Of Herbs Benefits, Research
Ashtavarga is a group of 8 herbs (‘Ashta’ meaning eight and ‘Varga’ meaning Group) which are considered to have health benefits. The maximum health benefits…
Samudra Fen – Cuttle Fish Bone Benefits, Research, Side Effects
Samudra Fen is an animal product obtained from the cuttle fish. The bone of the fish floats on the sea water after the death of…
GajaPippali – Scindapsus officinalis Uses, Research, Medicines, Side Effects
Gaja pippali – Scindapsus officinalis is a plant mentioned in Ayurveda for the treatment of respiratory diseases, indigestion, fever, pain in the joints and in the…