Long pepper (Piper longum, Pippali, Indian long pepper) is dried and used as a spice. Black, green and white pepper are found and the very word ‘Pepper‘ is derived from word ‘Pippali‘ used in South India. Another species of long pepper, Piper retrofractum, is native to … Read more
Candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection (mycosis) of any species from the genus Candida (one genus of yeasts). Candida albicans is the most common agent of Candidiasis in human beings. Commonly known as Fungal or Yeast infection, candidiasis is also technically known as candidosis, moniliasis, … Read more
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
Tamarind tree is found in many areas and its leaves, seeds, bark soup etc. all are useful to cure many health ailments. It cures cold, purifies blood, generates enzymes, kills germs and reduces heart diseases. Jaundice Cure : Make juice out of tamarind leaves and consume … Read more
This article related to astrology and how 9 Planets in Vedic Astrology control different types of energies and minerals in our body. But since it deals with herbal treatment, its placed in Ayurveda section. For example, Saturn controls Iron and if someone has a malefic or … Read more
Inability to speak words clearly or jumbling up of words while speaking is stammering. Also lack of proper prnounciation, thick tongue which is unable to spell few tongue twisters, fear complex while speaking in public can also lead to stammering. Stuttering or stammering is a speech … Read more