Category Archives: Herbs

All of us need herbs for anxiety at some points in our life. But are you constantly worried about something or the other? Self-conscious, uneasy or suspicious? Often fearful of the future? Stuck in obsessive thought loops? Chances are, you have an anxiety problem. In Ayurveda,

The Shankhpushpi plant is a grass-like plant that blooms beautiful little flowers. Essentially it is sticky, tastes bitter, has a cooling potency and is pungent in nature. It is an important Ayurvedic herb that’s used in the plant, flower, leaves, seeds, root as well as

Ylang ylang, pronounced ‘eelang eelang’, means ‘flower of flowers’. Native to east Asia, this flowering plant usually grows in tropical areas and was originally used to decorate newly weds’ beds because of its divine fragrance and aphrodisiac qualities. There are many more ylang ylang uses

It is said that if echinacea is an immunity booster, the Goldenseal herb is no behind. Being an excellent stimulator for your immune system, Goldenseal benefits protect you against several health issues. It is also known as Indian turmeric. It ensures good health and is

Let’s talk about the incredible marjoram benefits. The marjoram plant is an aromatic herb belonging to the mint family. In Greek, it’s botanical name means ‘joy of the mountain’. Years ago its beautiful, lavender and white blossoms with grayish green leaves were used to make

Did you know that certain Ayurvedic herbs are remarkable brain health supplements? Your brain is undeniably one of the most precious things you have. It determines so many things – from how efficiently you work, to the amounts of happy hormones running through you body

Is kava good for health? Kava kava is a herb from a plant native to the South Pacific islands. It’s botanical name is piper methysticum…and it literally means ‘intoxicating pepper’. The Fiji and Tonga islanders have long been using it as a traditional medicine and

Primarily, Vaccinium Myrtillus is a low growing shrub that yields small-sized edible berries. It exhibits magnificent medicinal properties to benefit your health. Bilberry extract is one of the most common forms. However, you can also gain the bilberry benefits through powder supplements, tea leaves, jam as well

The benefits of rose have long been recognised in Ayurveda, which is why is classifies as a medicinal herb. This fragrant and gorgeous flower has forever been associated with love, beauty, and wellness. And you’d be delighted to know that this is not merely because

Rosemary essential oil is one of the most sought after of herbal oils today. Although we have discovered its myriad uses only recently, it has been around since centuries. Considered sacred by the Egyptians, Romans, Greek and Hebrews, rosemary was widely used in religious ceremonies.