Category Archive: Ayurvedic

Jul 27

The Benefits of Ashwagandha

The adaptogen[*]Ashwagandha, Withania somnifera, comes from the drier subtropic regions of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and parts of Africa.  It is commonly referred to as winter cherry.  Ashwagandha is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immune amphoteric, antitumor, nervine, antispasmodic, mild astringent, and diuretic.  The root provides most of the benefit attributed to this plant.  Ashwagandha has a bitter taste …

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Jun 15

Amla – Super Vitamin C from Indian Gooseberry

Amla is an ayurvedic super food worth adding to your diet. Amla or Emblica Officinalis is an antioxidant considered to be the richest natural source of Vitamin C. The fruit also contains cytokine like substances identified as zeatin, z. riboside, z. nucleotide. Amla’s traditional uses include being a cardiotonic, aphrodisiac, antipyretic, antidiabetic, cerebral and gastrointestinal …

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May 18

The Joys of Holy Basil, an Adaptogenic Herb!

There are a number of adaptogenic herbs that I love to use. Adaptogenic herbs help the body to deal with and respond to stress. I choose the herb based on the type of stress as you never know what life is going to throw at you. I primarily use Holy Basil when I am struggling …

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