Category: Ayurveda
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Tulsi Plant and Leaves: Benefits, Uses, Types and Medicinal Properties
The Tulsi plant is a perennial herb with a typical aromatic smell. It is native to India and parts of northern and eastern Africa, Hainan Island, and Taiwan. It grows up to an altitude of 5900 m. In India, dried leaves, dried seeds, and whole dried plants are used separately in traditional medicine systems like…
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15 Ayurvedic Remedies To Manage High Blood Pressure
Hypertension, characterized by persistently high blood pressure, is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines hypertension as having a systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or higher, or a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or higher, among individuals aged 30-79. This means that approximately 1.13 billion people all…
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Mulethi (Licorice): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and Nutrition
About Mulethi (Licorice): Since ancient times Indian traditional medicine system has promoted the use of different medicinal plants that enhance the Ojas. These medicinal plants can improve overall health. They act as antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, immunity boosters etc. they help us get rid of the pile of toxins in our bodies. One such medicinal plant is…
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Benefits of the Ayurveda diet and its downside
Are you aware of the ayurvedic diet? An Ayurvedic phrase says “When nutrition is bad, medicine is useless; when the diet is good, treatment is unnecessary.” For people who aren’t aware, Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old method that has been practised for thousands of years. The Sanskrit words “Ayur” “Veda,” and “Ayurveda” refer to the science…