Shatavari: The Indian asparagus
Female and digestive system tonic: Shatavari (asparagus racemosus). We had already talked about kumari or Aloe Vera (link) as a plant associated with the feminine. Now it's Shatavari's turn, an…
Winter and spring herbs and spices
During winter and spring we have always to keep in mind the winter routines to protect ourselves from low temperatures and obviously to have in our herbalist’s shop the spices…
GUDDUCHI, A GREAT REJUVENATOR
Guduchi, or by its scientific name: Tinospora Cardifolia, is one of the most valued and important Ayurvedic herbs for its multiple medicinal properties.Its Sanskrit name is amrita, which could be…
TRIPHALA, A JEWEL OF AYURVEDA
Triphala is an Ayurvedic preparation, composed of three herbs, which has been used in India for thousands of years. The translation of its Sanskrit name would be "Tri" which means…
GHEE: the liquid gold of Ayurveda
Properties of Ghee as a home and natural medicineIn Ayurveda, ghee or clarified/purified butter, it is a treatment made from butter without salt, from which a liquid is obtained that…