Traditional Medicine

The qualities of satvic foods produce calmness, clarity, and creativity in the mind and health and vitality in the body. Examples of satvic foods are organic fresh fruits and vegetables, raw honey, grains, beans, lentils, almonds, unprocessed... Full Answer

Ayurveda helps you to choose what to eat to create health and balance in your life by turning your kitchen into your personal pharmacy. Ayurveda is the traditional medical system of India and the oldest surviving healing system in the world (about 5,000... Full Answer

There is evidence from one well-designed study that an Ayurvedic formula containing roots of Withania somnifera, the stem of Boswellia serrata, rhizomes of Curcuma longa, and a zinc complex (Articulin-F®) may significantly improve symptoms of... Full Answer

Abana is a combination herbal and mineral formulation that has been traditionally used in Ayurveda for heart health. Early studies show that abana may reduce blood pressure. Further research is needed to confirm these results. You should read product... Full Answer

There is evidence from one well-designed study that a traditional Ayurvedic formula (Blissful Sleep, Maharishi Ayurvedic Products International) containing valerian (Valeriana wallichi), rose petals (Rosa centifolia), muskroot (Nardostachys jatamansi),... Full Answer

There is early evidence that daily supplementation with gum resin of Boswellia serrata, known in Ayurveda as Salai guggal, may improve shortness of breath, coarse rattling sounds in the chest (called rhonchi), and the number of asthma attacks. Another... Full Answer

Several studies have been conducted with various Ayurvedic treatments, with mixed or modest results: The traditional antidiabetic remedy Coccinia indica may help improve glucose tolerance in adult-onset diabetes. An herbal tea containing Salacia... Full Answer

Ayurvedic cooking involves six tastes, which are used to prepare a balanced dish. Include all the tastes in your day to make your diet divine and healing: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent.Here are some examples of each of the six... Full Answer

Premature aging of the skin can be caused by the accumulation of toxins in the body, which ultimately deposit in the skin. This is a result of undigested food that accumulates in the stomach overnight due to poor digestion or excessive stress.... Full Answer

A simple, effective and inexpensive ayurvedic (the traditional medical system of India) beauty secret is Youth Skin Tea. Premature aging of the skin can be caused by the accumulation of toxins in the body, which ultimately deposit in the skin.... Full Answer