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Triphala Choornam

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

“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

Thaleesapathradi Choornam

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

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

Madhumeha (Diabetes)

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

Til (Sesame) & Jaggery during Sankranti / Pongal

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 (VALERIANA WALLICHII)

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.

MORINGA SEEDS

Moringa seeds are obtained from the pods of the drumstick. Fresh moringa seeds are quite tender, but when it get dried, it become hard. It can be steamed, boiled or roasted for various purposes . Moringa seeds offer many nutritional benefits . Moringa seeds contain: Health benefits of Moringa seeds Lowers blood pressure. Lowers Cholesterol level.

YASTIMADHU (Glycyrizza glabra)

In Sanskrit it is called yastimadhu – ‘yashti’ meaning stem or stalk and madhu, meaning ‘sweet’. In Ayurvedic medicine yastimadhu regarded as a stomach and lung tonic herb Synonyms Botanical Name- Glycyrizza glabraEnglish Name- LiquoriceHindi Name- MulathiTamil Name- AthimathuranMalayalam- Irattimadhuram It helps to balance the aggravated vata (air) and pitta (heat) in the body. It

Neem (Azadirachta Indica)

Sarvaroga Nivarini: In ayurvedic texts it is described as ‘Sarvaroga Nivarini’ means ‘Panacea- one that cure all aliments or diseases’. Neem Popularly known as ‘Margosa’ is probably one of the oldest and most widely used medicinal plant in India. Every part of Neem tree possess unique therapeutic value and is also known as the “Village