Herbal Arcade

Pudina (पुदीना) Introduction: Pudina is a common necessity of today's kitchens, some recipes are incomplete without Pudina, and it is easy to plant so it is easy to find in gardens and homes everywhere in India pudina grows itself in a lower place of Himalayan regions. But the fact is pudina’s ancient uses are found in Unani medicines for indigestion, joints pain, cough, fever, etc, so it would not be an exaggeration to say that it is native to the Middle East. Externally it is small earthy, strong fragrant, 20-100 cm tall, it has a straight, multiple branches, leaves are green, opposite, fragrant, flowers are tiny and clustered and floral period is from August to October.

Pancha Mahabhoota   Panch mahabhoota made with three words panch, maha, bhoota. Panch means five and maha refers to great, bhoota refers to elements that exist, combine meaning would be “Five great elements of existence”. According to Ayurveda scriptures and Scholars, these fundamental elements are responsible for the creation of the universe, including humans. There is a balance of these five elements in the universe. The Elements are Space, Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. Every element has a specific role in itself. If this balance is disturbed it can be dangerous for the universe and also for the people. These five elements are called Pancha-mahabhoota.    क्षिति जल पावक गगन समीरा । पंच रचित यह अधम शरीरा ।।             - Tulsidas ji    

Swet Musli (chlorophytum borivilianum) (श्वेत मूसली) Introduction: Shvet Musli  ( श्वेत   मूसली ) : Chlorophytum borivilianum is herb with lanceolate( narrow oval shape tapering to a point at each end. ) leaves, from tropical wet forests in India sub-continent. The Hindi name is safed musli aka musli. Its roots are used as a health tonic in ancient Ayurveda as well as in Unani, and Homeopathy. In Ayurveda, it is used as 'Rasayan’. It increases sexual strength, vitality, might reduce cortisol level, and according to studies it might uses in stress, inflammation, diabetes, arthritis, bodybuilding. Swet Musli Cultivation 

Apamarg (Achyranthes Aspera) (लटजीरा) Introduction:   Apamarg means one which balances doshas, calms over hunger (Bulimia), heals Teeth diseases, relives Urinary Diseases. It is also a very handful herb in many diseases. Apamarg (Achyranthes Aspera)

Ashtang Ayurveda : Ashtang Ayurveda  Ayurveda is a very vast subject, as Ayurveda is not limited to just human beings but also to plants known as Vriksha-Ayurveda, to cows known as Gavya-Ayurveda, horses known as Ashva-Ayurveda and more. now what is Ashtang Ayurveda, Ashtang in Sanskrit means 'eight components' and refers to the eight branches of Ayurveda as following:    Ashtang Ayurveda | 8 branches of Ayurveda Kaya-chikitsa (काय-चिकित्सा) Bal-chikitsa(बाल-चिकित्सा) Grah chikitsa(गृह-चिकित्सा) Shalya tantra(शल्य-चिकित्सा) Shalakya tantra(शालाक्य तंत्र) Agad tantra(अगद तंत्र) Rasayan tantra(रसायन तंत्र) Vajikaran tantra(वाजीकरण तंत्र) Kaya chikitsa Kaya-chikitsa (काय-चिकित्सा): Kaya-chikitsa is the most major branch of Ayurveda in which prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment take place. 'Kaya' refers to Agni (fire) in Ayurveda.

10 Tremendous Benefits of Sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo) ( शीशम ) Common Synonyms Botanical Name Dalbergia Sissoo   English Sheesham, North Indian rosewood Hindi शीशम, Shisham Sanskrit Shinshap, shayama, Krishna-sar, pichchila Other Sisu, biridi, Agaru, Gette, bandre-shirin, nelkar, iruvil Family Fabaceae Sheesham ( शीशम ) Introduction :  Sheesham, known commonly as North Indian rosewood, is a fast-growing, hardy deciduous rosewood tree native to the Indian Subcontinent and Southern Iran. Sheesham is used in the manufacture of wooden buildings and furniture as it is very durable and Hardy deciduous wood. Sheesham planted and self-cultivated trees are found on the roadside all across India. It has a straight tall tree of about 15-30 m high. Its bark is thick, brown and cracked. New branches are soft and downy. Its Leaves a...

Ayurveda Ayurveda: "The science of life" Ayurveda is often referred to as the oldest medical style in the world, Ayurveda originated in India, perhaps as much as 5000 years ago, that's why it is also known as "mother of all healings". Ayurveda is a systematic study of the entire lifestyle and disease prevention also describes the do and don't based on Quality(guna), karma, age(Aayu), and symptoms(Lakshana). we can call Ayurveda "the science of living a healthy life". Ayurveda's prime notion:  || सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः, सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः || In simple words, the main notion of Ayurveda is that everyone must be happy and healthy. The principles of Ayurveda are not limited to any particular individual or country, rather they are universal. Science not only provides knowledge of diseases and ways to cure them, but also depicts ways of healthy life by maintaining a good lifestyle, healthy diet, productive thinking, and uses of herbs. Specialties of A...

10 Super Benefits of Brahmi-mandukparni (Centella Asiatica) ( ब्राह्मी ) Common Names of Brahmi Botanical Name Centella Asiatica Brahmi leaves(Mandookparni)       English Indian Pennywort Hindi ब्राह्मी- मण्डूकपर्णी Sanskrit Mandukparni, maduki, divya, supriya, darduicha Other Moti brahmi, lambak, thankafani, golpat, karivana, kondagal, ballo, vondelaga, manimuni, ghodaapre Family Apiaceae Brahmi ( ब्राह्मी-मण्डूकपर्णी ) Introduction : In each and every aspect of life, to get success, it is very essential to be mentally fit and healthy. Brahmi is a divine herb that plays a significant role to increase the mental power. It is a healthy tonic for the mind used to increase concentration power in children and improve the memory strength. It is named as Brahmi due to having a property "BUDDHIVARDHAK". Due to con...

Akarkara (Anacyclus Pyrethrum) ( अकरकरा )   Common Synonyms of Akarkara Botanical Name Anacyclus Pyrethrum Akarkara (अकरकरा) English Pellitory root, Spanish pellitory Hindi अकरकरा Sanskrit अकरकराभ Other Akkalkari, akorkaro, akkirakaram, aakarkara, audul-qarha, kulekhara, akalkara Family Asteraceae   Akarkara ( अकरकरा ) Introduction :   Akarkara is a miraculous herb, basically native of the middle east. Akarkara is being cultivated in some regions of India. It grows in the rainy season. Akarkara is hot in potency; one can feel by chewing Akarkara. And as you chew Akarkara a sensation begins to run all around your mouth tongue and throat, which can last for up to 5 minutes. There are three types of Akarkara. Anacyclus pyrethrum Spilanthes Acmella (Indian Akarkara) Acmella paniculata Akarkara is us...