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Should You Suppress Your Emotions? Do They Grow on You?

By Dr JV HebbarThe concept of suppressing an emotion makes that emotion stronger is wrong as per Ayurveda. We should suppress our emotions. But there are exceptions. Emotions that should be suppressed As per Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana, 7th Chapter, Verse 27, लोभशोकभयक्रोधमानवेगान् विधारयेत्| नैर्लज्ज्येर्ष्यातिरागाणामभिध्यायाश्च बुद्धिमान्||२७|| lobhaśokabhayakrodhamānavegān vidhārayet| nairlajjyerṣyātirāgāṇāmabhidhyāyāśca buddhimān||27||It means, A wise person should suppress … Read more

Mahameda Uses, Medicinal Qualities, Remedies, Research

By Dr Renita D’SouzaMahameda (Polygonatum cirrhifolium (Wall.) Royle) is an Ayurvedic herb which is mentioned as one among the Ashtavarga herbs, an Ayurvedic formulation with 8 strength promoting herbs. Traditionally, the rhizomes of this plant are used to increase the physical strength, nourish the body tissues, acts as aphrodisiac, rejuvenative and galactagogue. Botanical Name – … Read more

Planning for Baby (Conception) with the Help of Ayurveda

Dr JV HebbarAyurveda recommends a detailed detoxification and treatments supporting mental, physical and reproductive health, ahead of planning for conception. The necessity It is a known theory that, during pregnancy, if mother indulges in bad habits such as smoking, it leads to increase in heart rate of the fetus and it increases the chances of … Read more

Vishnukranthi (Evolvulus alsinoides) Uses, Qualities, Remedies, Research

By Dr Renita D’SouzaVishnukranti (Evolvulus alsinoides Linn) is an Ayurvedic herbs which acts as brain and cardiac tonic. It is a good memory booster, stress buster and anti-inflammatory agent. Introduction This plant is used to treat headache, burning sensation, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, uterine disorders, duodenal ulcers, dysentery and also used to promote conception. Its leaves … Read more

Food Poisoning: Ayurvedic Concept, Remedies, Herbs, Diet

Imagine having a meal in a restaurant and developing skin allergies, bloating, digestive, respiratory and energy issues. That can be considered as food poisoning. Food poisoning is explained as consuming food that is spoiled or contaminated with bacteria, virus, germs, parasites etc. In Ayurveda, this is explained as Garavisha. There are many remedies and therapies … Read more

Meda (Polygonatum verticillatum) Uses, Qualities, Remedies, Research

By Dr Renita D’SouzaMeda (Polygonatum verticillatum) is an Ayurvedic herb which is mentioned as one among the Ashtavarga herbs, an Ayurvedic formulation with 8 strength promoting herbs. Traditionally, the rhizomes of this plant are used to increase the physical strength, nourish the body tissues, acts as aphrodisiac, rejuvenative, galactagogue and nervine tonic. In some regions … Read more

Rishabaka (Malaxis muscifera) Uses, Medicinal Qualities, Research

By Dr Renita D’SouzaRishabhaka is one among the Ashtavarga herbs. It is a good antioxidant, rejuvenating, aphrodisiac and used in the treatment of body debility, burning sensation, tuberculosis, bleeding disorders and many other vata and pitta dosha related diseases. Botanical Name – Malaxis musciferaSynonyms – Microstylis muscifera, Dienia musciferaFamily – OrchidaceaeCommon Name – Adder mouth … Read more

Jeevaka (Microstylis wallichii) Uses, Medicinal Qualities, Remedies, Research

By Dr Renita D’SouzaMicrostylis wallichii (Crepidium acuminatum, Malaxis acuminata) is identified as Jivaka and is one among the Ashtavarga herbs. It is a good antioxidant, rejuvenating, aphrodisiac, styptic and used in the treatment of body debility, burning sensation, bleeding disorders and many other vata and pitta dosha related diseases. It is one among the 8 … Read more

Kshirakakoli (Lilium polyphyllum) Uses, Medicinal Qualities, Research

By Dr Renita D’Souza Kshirakakoli is one among the list of endangered medicinal herbs, commonly known as Himalayan Lilly. The ancient science of medicine, Ayurveda recommends the usage of bulbs of Ksheerakakoli to treat general debility, rheumatism, bleeding disorders, fever, bronchitis and other such diseases which are mainly related to Vata and Pitta dosha. Botanical … Read more

Separation Anxiety Disorder Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Ayurveda Concept

By Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.SSeparation anxiety is a normal stage of development found in infants and toddlers. Many young children experience a certain period of separation anxiety. It commonly occurs in babies between 8-12 months of age. Most children outgrow separation anxiety by about 2-3 years of age i.e. it … Read more