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Ayurveda is "Science of life"

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Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of natural and holistic medicine. Translated from Sanskrit, ayurveda means ‘the science of life’ (the Sanskrit root ayur means “longevity” or “life” and veda means “science”). While allopathic tends to focus on the management of disease, Ayurveda provides us with the knowledge of how to prevent disease and how to eliminate its root cause if it does occur. Ayurvedic knowledge originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is often called the “Mother of All Healing.”  Ayurveda identifies three basic types of energy or functional principles that are present in everyone and everything. Since there are no single words in English that convey these concepts, we use the original Sanskrit words vata, pitta and kapha. These principles can be related to the basic biology of the body. Energy is required to create movement so that fluids and nutrients get to the cells, enabling the body to function. Energy is also required to metabolize the nutrients in...

Chyawanprash: A Powerful Respiratory Tonic

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Chyawanprash : A Powerful Respiratory Tonic According to ancient Indian lore,  Chyawanprash —a sweet paste that’s jam-packed with Ayurvedic herbs—was created by Vaidyas (Ayurveda experts) to help the great seer Chyawan Rishi restore his vigor. These days, people use it as a daily immunity booster and a helpful respiratory tonic. What is Chyawanprash? It’s an ancient Ayurvedic formula made of herbs, raw unheated honey, and ghee (clarified butter) that all work synergistically to support lung health, the respiratory system, and overall immunity. As with all of our Ayurvedic formulas, the herbs in Chyawanprash are combined using precise proportions and traditional Ayurvedic techniques to enhance bioavailability and the assimilation of vital nutrients. What’s in It? Chyawanprash owes its rich, dark color to the many beneficial herbs it contains. Chief among these are Amla (or Indian Gooseberry) and Vanshlochan (which comes from bamboo). Amla is renowned in Ayurveda as...

5 Ayurvedic Herbs to Boost Your Immunity

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5 Ayurvedic Herbs to Boost Your Immunity Ayurveda is a 5000-year old medicine system that originated in India. Some theories also call it one of the oldest healing science. Ayurveda mainly uses herbs and roots with medicinal value, either used standalone or mixed with other ingredients to manage the vata, pitta and kapha levels in the body. This helps in maintaining a healthy immune system. Here are 5 ayurvedic herbs that helps in maintaining good immune system. 1. Ashwagandha  Ashwagandha   is an important herb in ayurveda. The name translates to “the smell of horse”, which indicates its ability to give immense strength and the unique fragrance it carries. It is a shrub and extracts or powder of its roots and leaves are used for various purposes. It can reduce blood sugar levels, cortisol levels, symptoms of depression and inflammation. It helps increase strength, muscle mass and improve brain function as well. 2. Tulsi Tulsi is not only an immuni...