Onions are among the world’s most widely used and versatile vegetables. When you’re looking for something to add pungency and a stimulating fragrance to your food, onions will never let you down. These bulbs aren’t only meant for taste – here are some noteworthy onion health
Uses, Dosage and Side Effects of the Brahmi Plant (Bacopa Monnieri)
Brahmi (bacopa monnieri) is also fondly called the ‘herb of grace’. It is a bitter, astringent and easily digestable plant that’s native to Asia. The brahmi plant offers incredible health benefits, thanks to its medicinal properties. Here’s what you need to know about it. Uses
Picky Eaters: How to Increase Appetite in Toddlers Naturally
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Sitopaladi Churna Benefits for Immunity & Digestion
Sitopaladi churna (‘churna’ means powder) is a medicinal formulation of herbs with sugar. It can also be prepared at home with ingredients like cinnamon, cardamom, and long pepper. Here’s a summary about the sitopaladi churna benefits, as well as its dosage and side effects. Sitopaladi Churna Benefits
Your Ayurvedic Guide to a Healthy Fast in Navratri 2017
Navratri is among India’s favourite festivals, dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. It’s marked by loads of colour, dance, and merriment. On the other hand, Navratri also involves delving into one’s spiritual side and cultivating qualities of ‘sattva’ like purity, positivity, and devotion.
A Crisp Description of Kanchanar Guggulu
Kanchanar guggulu contains a combination of herbs like cardamom, long pepper, ginger, black pepper, and triphala. Here is a simple outline about the benefits of kanchanar guggulu, as well as its dosage and the side effects you should watch out for. Benefits of Kanchanar Guggulu It promotes
Why Your Sweat Smells Like Ammonia (and How to Fix it)
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A Beginner’s Guide to Long Pepper a.k.a Piper Longum
Long pepper, also called piper longum and pippali, is a versatile spice that’s widely used in Ayurveda. The pippali fruit and roots are used in various medicinal formulations. Here’s a gist about its benefits, dosage as well as side effects. Long Pepper Benefits It provides the
