What is AMA in Ayurveda? AMA is a distinctive and peculiar concept in Ayurveda. “AMA” in Sanskrit literally means undigested, raw, unripe or unbaked food substance. In Ayurvedic Classics it is the product of metabolic defect. It is formed due to improperly metabolized by-product of undigested food due to slow or low Agni (Digestive fire).
“You are what you Digest” and not just “what you eat”!What is Digestive Fire or Agni according to Ayurveda? Agni is a Sanskrit word which means digestive fire. It represents enzymes responsible for digestion and metabolism. Agni (digestive fire) plays a vital role in metabolism and proper functioning of the body. In essence, it is
Eladi Thailam is an ayurvedic medicated oil prepared with herbal paste, water and sesame oil as base. In the similar way Eladi Kera/coconut Thailam is prepared using coconut oil as base. Properties of both Thailams/oils are different due to change in base oil. Eladi Thailam pacifies Vata Dosha and Kapha Dosha. Eladi Kera Thailam also pacifies Pitta Dosha, thus
Triphala has been described in the ancient Ayurvedic text as a Rasayana dravya(Rejuvenating herb) and in Virecan Gana (purgative herb). As the name itself indicates “Triphala” being a combination of three herbs like Haritaki(Terminalia Chebula) + Bibhitaki (Terminalia Bellerica) + Amala (Embilica Officinialis). It is usually equal proportion or by mixing one part of Haritaki, two parts of Bibhitaki and four parts of Amalaki. It is also known by these names Vara, phalatrikam and sreshthatamam.
“Hinguvachadi Choornam-Best Herbal remedy to IMPROVE DIGESTION” “Hing” is well-known for its gas-relieving properties. It is good for gas-type constipation, piles and hiccup, as well as back-ache due to gas-build up in the colon. Hinguvachadi Choornam is an herbal medicine of Ayurveda that has miraculous results in digestive troubles such as indigestion, anorexia, flatulence and
Recurrent cough and cold is very common problem for all age groups. “Thaleesapathradi Choornam” is one of the best ayurvedic herbal remedy for prevention and cure of this problem. Thaleespathradi Choornam is a mixture of seven dry herbal powder/spices .Ingredients-1. Talisapatra ( Abies Webbiana)2. Maricha ( Piper Nigrum)3. Shunthi (Zingiber Officinale)4. Pippali (Piper Longum)5.Vamshalochan (
Avipathi Choornam is a famous ayurvedic herbal powder, used in treatment of pitta imbalance disorders as Shodhana ( Purification)& Shamana (Alleviating) medication. Vipathi means calamity, adversity or misfortune . So avipathi literally means which does not produce any harmful effects. As name suggests, Avipathi choornam is one of the simplest and effective herbal mixture commonly
Diabetes, a silent killer gives rise to a wide variety of health problems from blindness to kidney diseases to nerve damage. It is also called as “Lifestyle Disorder”. In Ayurveda Diabetes is referred as “Madhumeha”. It is a Sanskrit term that literally means “Sweet urine disease”. It is a metabolic Kapha type of disorder. Due
Each Indian festival is associated with unique food preparation that have medicinal and nutritional values, based on the timing of the festival. 14th January marks the transition of Sun into the Makar rashi (Capricorn) marked as Makar Sankranti all over India. It is a harvest festival celebrated as Pongal(Uzhavar Thirunal ) in Tamil nadu, Lohri
Tagara is known as Indian valerian in English. The root stock of this herb have natural aromatic oils. The root and rhizome of the herb used for medicinal purposes. Tagara – valerian wallichii is a plant described in Ayurveda for the treatment of wounds, arthritis, cough, asthma, general debility, fever and cases of animal bite.
