Known to us as hibiscus, it is native to tropical, sub-tropical regions around the world. It is a shrub found all over India. The leaves and flowers are said to have medicinal properties. In Ayurveda, it finds its application in both internal and external medication. External application It is extremely good for the skin. It […]
Aloe vera, or ghrita kumara in Sanskrit, is a member of the lily family and is very cactus-like in its characteristics. It is one to two feet tall, and its leaves are succulent — broad at the base and pointed at the tips, with spines along the edges. These fat leaves contain the clear healing gel that […]
Popularly known as ‘false daisy’ in English, Bhringaraj is a traditional wonder herb that is highly recommended for long, silky and strong hair. It is a creeper with white colored flowers and is a native to India, China, Nepal, Thailand and Brazil. External application It balances Vata and Kapha dosha. It is used extensively to […]
Amalaki, commonly known as Indian Gooseberry or Amla, is a powerhouse of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, tannins, flavonoids, anti-oxidants and other chemical compounds. It exhibits all the five “rasas” or tastes , due to which Ayurveda regards it of utmost importance for maintaining optimal health. It is both a food and medicine. Amalaki’s botanical name is […]
By Soujanya Padikkal News of a family wedding and my mother pesters me to buy her a hair color to cover her graying hair. Humans have dyed their hair for thousands of years, experimenting with formulas to achieve a new hair colour. Auburn/Red/Green/Violet/Purple or streaks of different colors, you might have seen them all. The […]
Reetha (Sapindus Mukorossi), also known as soapnut, soapberry, and washnut, is a dried fruit that comes from a tea bearing the same name. Also called as Arishtak in Ayurveda, Reetha is one of the most famous and versatile herbs in Ayurveda. It is a deciduous tree that is widely grown in tropical countries like India, […]
Earthy Sapo is very clear about why we should use a natural soap over commercial soaps. But we keep getting this question about which is better – natural bath powders or natural bathing soap? After all, soap cannot be made without lye (sodium hydroxide), so, isn’t a natural bath powders any day now the ideal […]