Cowpea – Vigna unguiculata (Lobia) – Qualities, Benefits, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaCowpea (Vigna unguiculata) are nutritious and delicious legume crop. It is high source of protein and often known as ‘poor mans meat’….
BLOGS
Universe (Loka) – Meaning, Components, Utility
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.SThe term Loka in general is considered as universe. Loka – the territory of operation and…
Factors That Prevent Disease Manifestation – Roga Anutpattikara Bhava
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.SSuch factors are called as Roga Anutpattikara Bhavas Roga = diseasesAnutpattikara – those which doesn’t allow…
Ayurveda
Earth Element – Qualities, Functions, Diseases, Treatment
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.SEarth is one among the five elements of nature – water, fire, ether and air. Earth,…
Ayurveda
Karma, Saguna, Ativahika Purusha – Definition, Composition
By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.SPurusha in Sanskrit means man. But from Ayurveda and philosophical views Purusha also means human being,…
Ayurvedic Herbs
Black Gram (Urad dal) – Uses, Side Effects, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaBlack gram is the best aphrodisiac bean. It is the best diet for those who are indicated to take sweet substances daily…
Ayurvedic Herbs
Green Gram (Mung bean) Qualities, Uses, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaGreen gram is one among the daily recommended food mentioned in Ayurveda. The word ‘Mudga’ in Sanskrit is that which brings happiness….
Barley (Hordeum vulgare) Qualities, Uses, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaBarley is a well known nutritional cereal included in diet. In Ayurveda, Barley is called Yava and included under daily recommended diet….
Ayurvedic Herbs
Navara Rice (Shashtika Shali) Qualities, Uses, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaAyurveda science mentions about Shastika Shali (Oryza sativa) a variety of rice well known for its medicinal properties. It is harvested in…
Ayurvedic Herbs
Sweet lemon (Mosambi) – Uses, Indications, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaSweet lime or sweet lemon is a juicy, non-acid citrus fruit rich in Vitamin C. Commonly called as Mosambi in India. Fruit…