How Green is This Medicine?

December 7th, 2008

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Ayurveda, the oldest health system in the world, is going in for a makeover, but is it all for the good? Till now, the biggest innovation had been coloured ayurvedic pills and capsules. But the government’s recent amendment of the 63-year-old Drugs and Cosmetics Act appears to allow a more fundamental change — ayurvedic [...]

Chopchini (Smilax china)

November 30th, 2008

Botanical Name: Smilax china
English Name : China Root
French Name : Sarutori ibara
Arabic Name : Khabsul Seeni, Jazar Seeni
Persian Name : Chobchini
Sanskrit Name : Madhusnuhi
Hindi Name : Chopchini, Chobchini
Chinese Name : Tu Fu Ling
German Name : Chinawurzel
Family:Smilacaceae
Other name:Sarsaparilla, China root
Range :E. Asia – China, Japan.
Habitat [...]

Shilajit

November 20th, 2008

Latin Name:Asphaltum
English Name:Mineral Pitch and Shilajit
Sanskrit/Indian Name:Shilajit
The name
Shilajit is a Sanskrit word meaning “conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weakness.” It is also spelt as Shilajeet, and is known by various other names like Shilajita Mumiyo; Mineral pitch, Mineral wax or Ozokerite in English; Black Asphaltum; and Asphaltum punjabianum in Latin.
Description:
Shilajit is used in [...]

Ancient Healing Art Becoming More Popular

October 22nd, 2008

Ayurveda is an ancient holistic system of medicine and natural healing from India, and is the oldest known form of healthcare in the world.
We can find historical evidence of Ayurveda in the ancient books of wisdom known as the Vedas, written over 6,000 years ago, of which only a small portion is [...]

Herbal Remedies For Cats & Dogs

February 18th, 2007

Just like humans, domesticated animals like dogs and cats are affected by the health hazards of modern living. Pollution, poor nutrition, stress and unhealthy lifestyles can lead to a variety of illnesses and conditions that are very similar to those experienced by humans.
These days, emotional and psychological problems like depression, anxiety, ADHD and behavioral [...]

Garlic: The Herbal “Wonder Drug”

November 29th, 2006

Discover the benefits of this common kitchen plant.
Garlic has been used throughout history to ward off the Plague and to protect soldiers from gangrene. Today this herbal “wonder drug” is used for a myriad of health problems, including high cholesterol and coughs. More information about garlic’s benefits can be found at this likn.

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Herbs That Can Help Ease Stress

November 28th, 2006

Discover all-natural ways to reduce stress and improve your sleep.
Both Siberian and Panax ginseng, which bolster the adrenal glands, may also be effective in coping with stress. These stress-fighting herbs are sometimes called “adaptogens” (because they help the body “adapt” to challenges) or “tonics” (because they “tone” the body, making it more resilient). All can [...]

Herbal Tea As Stomach Soothers

November 10th, 2006

A user-friendly guide to herbs that can help settle your tummy.
If you’re the type of person who keeps Rolaids in her pocket and Pepto-Bismol in her desk drawer, consider adding herbal teas to your stash. Since what we eat and drink (especially dairy products, sugar, alcohol, and coffee) often triggers gas, bloating, indigestion, heartburn, constipation, [...]

Herbs

August 21st, 2006

Different herbs has different nuetritional and medicinal value to human body. Medicinal herbs have been used safely and effectively since the time of recorded history for an endless list of reasons from health, healing, weight loss/gain/maintenance, to survival and more. Herbs can offer the body nutrients it does not always receive, either [...]

Unani

July 15th, 2006

Unani is an another good form of treatment in the Alternative medicine group. This treatment is carried out in systematic programs that helps to achieve the perfect balance that is required to maintain perfect health.It is said to be very effective and inexpensive too.
Unani system of Medicine (Unanipathy) which originated [...]