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
Sesame (Sesamum indicum)(ಎಳ್ಳು in Kannada, எள் in tamil, నువ్వులు in telugu, तिल in hindi) has numerous wild relatives in africa and lesser number in indian subcontinent. Its seed is considered to be the oldest oilseed crop known, domesticated since many years. It is very drought-tolerant and … Read more
Hairloss in men can be caused by male pattern baldness (hereditary), DHT(Dihydrotestosterone) hormone release, smoking, alcohol, lack of proper nutition etc. Balayam is a natural yoga method which can cure almost all hair related issues like premature greying, hairfall, dandruff etc. This is also known as … Read more
Tridax procumbens is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is best known as a widespread weed and pest plant. It is native to the tropical Americas but it has been introduced to tropical, subtropical, and mild temperate regions worldwide. Its common names … Read more
Hair in ayurveda is defined as the mala or inferior by-product of Asthi dhatu. Hairfall can occur due to many reasons such as dandruff, pollution, lack of proper and regular diet, constipation, hereditary hairfall by aging, depression, major sickness like typhoid, pregnancy and childbirth etc. For … Read more
Homemade ayurvedic shampoos for your hair Methi Shikakai Shampoo Methi seeds(Fenugreek) – 250 grams Shikakai (Acacia concinna – refer wikipedia for plant’s botanical name and picture – 1 kilogram Dried orange/lemon peels – handful Crush all the ingredients to a fine powder and store. Use this … Read more