Punarnava (Spreading Hogweed or Boerhavia Diffusa) Health Benefits

Punarnava in sanskrit means that which rejuvenates or renews the body. It is also known as red spiderling,spreading hogweed, boerhavia diffusa or tarvine. Its leaves are used to prepare medicines and also in regular cooking in India. Boerhavia diffusa is widely dispersed, occurring throughout India, the … Read more

Home Remedies to Improve Eyesight Naturally

Ayurveda can help improve eyesight naturally through home made recipes and simple remedies. Water and few vegetables will help improve eyesight within few weeks considerably, including short sight, long sight, dry eyes, sore eyes and cataracts (at starting stages). Home Remedies to Improve Eyesight Naturally Method … Read more

Ayurvedic Treatment for Dark Circles under Eyes

Ayurveda suggests that dark circles and puffiness under eyes occur due to the dominance of Vata and Pitta factors, fire and air elements in the body. Lack of proper sleep, excess expose to television, computer screen, sinusitis, protein deficiency can also cause dark circles, wrinkles and … Read more

Shankha (Conch) Medicinal Properties & Usage in Ayurveda

Sankh (Conch or Sea Shell) has great importance in Ayurveda. It was used in warfare too by ancient Indians. Krishna’s Conch Paanchajanya, Arjun’s Conch Devdatt, Bheema’s Paundra , Yudhisthira’s Anantavijaya, Nakula’s Sughosa and Sahadeva’s Manipushpaka were extensively used in Mahabharat’s Kurukshetra war. Warriors of ancient India … Read more