What to Do with That Not-So-Tasty Jar of Old Ghee
Ghee is stable fat. It’s great for cooking because unlike butter and some oils, it has a high flash point and won’t easily smoke and burn. Once opened, ghee stores well for several months in a dark,...
View ArticleAyurvedic Usage of Nutmeg
Nutmeg: Jaiphal – Nutmeg is an aphrodisiac, digestive tonic, very useful even with external application in case of headache, useful in cough, cold, asthma and more. Botanical Name – Myristica fragrans...
View ArticleThe Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
Bacopa monnieri is a lovely, flowering herb with small, succulent leaves. It grows in the marshy wetlands of India, Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It flourishes under water which is...
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The Use of Cannabis in Ayurveda
For thousands of years, the Cannabis plant has been used by practitioners of Ayurveda where. It has been part of Indian customs and rituals. For example, during Holi, the festival of colors, a cannabis...
View ArticleArjuna Ksheerapaka – Arjuna Milk
Did you know there’s an old-time secret to a healthy heart? It lies in a simple Ayurvedic preparation known as Arjuna Ksheerapaka. Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna), is an herb well known for its...
View ArticleFrom Silphium to Asafoetida: Silphium – The Ancient Aphrodisiac
Once upon a time in ancient Rome, there was an edible plant known as “Silphium”. It was believed to possess the unusual and highly desirable qualities of being both a contraceptive and an aphrodisiac....
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A Classic Ayurvedic Tea: Cumin, Coriander, Fennel
How to Make CCF Tea Mix Cumin, Coriander, and Fennel in equal parts. Add 1 teaspoon CCF tea to one cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes on low heat. Strain and serve. May also use...
View ArticleKitchari Cleanse, Detox and Panchakarma
The role of kitchari in the diet is far more complex than simply enjoying a delicious bowl for a weeknight meal. It’s used across the spectrum of Ayurvedic and yogic practices for its gentle ability to...
View ArticleYour Digestion: Green Moong Daal Kitchari
Throughout time, humans have practiced various forms of fasting as a means to better health. In India, a “kitchari cleanse” is a temporary fast, commonly undertaken to reset the digestive system. It...
View ArticleArjuna – Ancient Healer of the Heart
In India, the Terminalia Arjuna tree is considered so sacred that eleven of its leaves are offered for a healthy heart and good blood circulation to Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed Hindu God who is...
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