Vilvam or Aegle marmelos commonly known as Bael is considered to be the most sacred plant in India. It is an inevitable part of religious rituals and has been used in ancient Indian medicines Siddha and Ayurveda from ages. Vilvam is native to India and is found throughout the country. The plant is commonly known as Bael, Bilva, Stone Apple or wood apple. Vilvam is…
As newer luxuries, habits and short-cuts come up in life, so does newer diseases and health conditions. But nature keeps astonishing us by proving to be that pharmacist who thought and acted well ahead of his time! Thoothuvalai is one such great gift kept aside for us by our Mother Nature. Thoothuvalai, known by its botanical name Solanum Trilobatum and commonly called in English as…
The Tonic Herb: Herbs are a part of Indian traditional home medicine. They have been used for over a millennium as rasayans, tonics and medicine to improve strength, boost immunity and treat disorders naturally. One such powerful herb is Amukkara. Known by botanists as Withania somnifera, commonly known as Ashwangandha and Indian Ginseng, has been credited with many health benefits. This herb is identified as a…
Ayurveda is the oldest discipline of medicine and treatment. Ancient Indians were botanists and environmentalists who were well aware of the healing potential of herbs and remedies made out of them. The uses of these herbs, methods of using and their effects were documented in the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hindus, thousands of years ago. The Tamil system of medicine has incorporated Ayurveda, Unani…