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Support Immunity with Ayurveda

Support Immunity with Ayurveda

The Ayurvedic approach to strengthening the immune system is simple, intuitive, and reminds us of the power of our regulatory systems. Ayurveda aim...

A Need for Deeper Care

A Need for Deeper Care

Ayurveda teaches us the principles of self-healing and balance in a way that we can not simply survive, but thrive. It allows us to experience the ...

How do diseases start?

How do diseases start?

Ayurveda believes that all discomfort and disease in the human mind and body is a result of an imbalance in one or more of the metabolic energies--...

What is chronic stress?

What is chronic stress?

Do you feel heated, overly-emotional, unable to sit still? Maybe withdrawn, depressed, and lethargic? Or tense and frozen, almost paralyzed by the ...

Boost Your Yoga Practice with the Right Tech Tools

Boost Your Yoga Practice with the Right Tech Tools

Do you want to take your yoga practice to the next level? The most important tool you need is probably already in your hands: your smartphone. With...

What is Ayurveda?

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda (ahh-your-vay-dah) is the world’s oldest medical science, originating in ancient India around 3,000 B.C. The word “Ayurveda” literally tra...

You are the universe.

You are the universe.

As we all grapple with the challenges of living in the post-pandemic world, having a strong toolkit of stress management tools has never been more ...

Turmeric

Scientific Name

Curcuma longa

Ayurvedic Name

Haridra

Origin

Andhra Pradesh, India

Plant Part

Root

History

Turmeric, known as the "Golden Goddess," is one of Planet Earth's most powerful superfood healers and has been used in Ayurvedic food and medicine for over 5,000 years. First cultivated in ancient India, the use of turmeric as both a spice and a pharmaceutical spread throughout Asia and the Middle East. As of today, over 3,000 scientific studies detailing turmeric's medicinal benefits have been published.

Used To

- Support brain function
- Reduce inflammation
- Boost immune function
- Supports cardiovascular function

Ashwagandha

Scientific Name

Withania somnifera

Ayurvedic Name

Ashwagandha

Origin

Andhra Pradesh, India

Plant Part

Root

History

The use of Ashwagandha, commonly known as Indian ginseng, dates back thousands of years to ancient India. The Sanskrit word "ashwagandha" means "that which smells like a horse," alluding to its smell and the idea that consuming it would give the individual the strength and power of a wild horse. The plants are small, evergreen shrubs that are native to India, northern Africa and the Middle East.

Used To

- Enhance mood, focus & memory
- Reduce stress, anxiety and panic attacks
- Improve sex drive
- Reduce inflammation

Bacopa

Scientific Name

Bacopa monnieri

Ayurvedic Name

Brahmi

Origin

Bihar, India

Plant Part

Whole plant

History

Bacopa, also known as Brahmi after the God of Creation Brahma, has been viewed since ancient times as one of Ayurveda's most effective intellect herbs. Early Ayurvedic scholars initially described bacopa in ancient Vedic texts such as the Atharva Veda as a medicine for sharpening learning abilities, enhancing intuition and boosting memory. Bacopa is a creeping perennial found in warm wetlands, and is native to India and Australia.

Used To

- Reduce depression & anxiety
- Enhance focus & memory
- Boost immune function
- Reduce inflammation

Celastrus

Scientific Name

Celastrus paniculatus

Ayurvedic Name

Jyotishmathi

Origin

Punjab, India

Plant Part

Seeds

History

Fabled for its power to enhance our intuitive abilities, celastrus is one of Ayurveda's most powerful herbs for brain power. Commonly known as the intellect tree, celastrus is a woody, fruit-bearing vine native to the Indian subcontinent. Its seeds were traditionally used by Ayurvedic healers in brain tonics as well as to reduce fevers and coughing.

Used To

- Enhance mental clarity & memory
- Reduce depression & anxiety
- Support heart health
- Reduce inflammation

Indian tinospora

Scientific Name

Tinospora cordifolia

Ayurvedic Name

Guduchi

Origin

Karnataka, india

Plant Part

Root

History

Indian tinospora is commonly known as giloe, a mythological term for a heavenly elixir for immortality that belonged to celestial beings. Its Sanskrit name, guduchi, means "one which protects the entire body." Although modern science hasn't yet confirmed its immortalizing abilities, a growing number of scientific studies confirm that Indian tinospora is a powerful tool for mental health.

Used To

- Relieve stress & anxiety
- Enhance learning abilities & memory
- Reduce inflammation
- Support immune function

Fennel

Scientific Name

Foeniculum vulgare

Ayurvedic Name

Shatapushpa

Origin

Karnataka, India

Plant Part

Seeds

History

Many ancient cultures cultivated fennel for its shoots and fruits, along with its many medicinal properties. Historical records show that Greek physician Hippocrates (460-377 BC) used fennel to treat patients, and it was recognized as one of the nine sacred herbs in England under Emperor Charlemagne (742-814 AD). In Ayurvedic medicine, fennel is used to improve digestion and help prevent heartburn and indigestion (common side-effects of chronic stress).

Used To

- Boost digestion
- Reduce inflammation
- Enhance memory
- Support heart health

Licorice

Scientific Name

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Ayurvedic Name

Yastimadhu

Origin

Andhra Pradesh, India

Plant Part

Root

History

The use of licorice can be traced back to ancient Assyrian, Egyptian, Chinese, and Indian cultures. Its scientific name, glycyrrhiza, comes from the Greek words glykos (sweet) and rhiza (root). In Ayurvedic medicine, it is one of the most commonly used superfoods to this day.

Used To

- Improve digestion
- Support respiratory health
- Clear acne
- Reduce inflammation

Saffron

Scientific Name

Crocus sativus

Ayurvedic Name

Kesar

Origin

Himachal Pradesh, India

Plant Part

Stigma

History

Saffron, a spice derived from the dried stigma of saffron flowers, has over 50,000 years of recorded history on Earth. In fact, saffron-based pigments have been found in prehistoric cave drawings found in modern day Iraq. Later, the Sumerians used saffron as an ingredient in herbal remedies and magical potions. In Ayurveda, saffron has been known as a royal rejuvenator and promoter of balance in the mind, body and spirit.

Used To

- Improve memory
- Stimulate libido
- Enhance learning abilities
- Clear acne

Black Pepper

Scientific Name

Piper nigrum

Ayurvedic Name

Marich

Origin

Kerala, India

Plant Part

Seed

History

Black pepper has been used as a spice in civilizations all over the world, in both ancient and modern times. It is an exotic climbing perennial plant native to the hottest regions of India as well as the central Himalayas. In addition to supporting digestion and immunity, it also increases the absorption of turmeric into the bloodstream by 2000%.

Used To

- Increase absorption of other herbs
- Improve digestion
- Stimulate appetite
- Support detoxification

Hemp

Scientific Name

Cannabis sativa

Ayurvedic Name

Bhang

Origin

Hudson, NY

Plant Part

Whole plant oil

History

Hemp is one of the plants with the longest recorded history, with the earliest fossils being found in the Himalayas. For thousands of years, civilizations all over the world—including the Egyptians, Druids, Mayans, Indians and Chinese—used hemp for food, medicine, textiles and even paper. Ancient Ayurvedic mythology references hemp as a galactic plant, brought to Planet Earth to heal both people and planet.

Used To

- Relieve stress and anxiety
- Enhance mood
- Reduce inflammation
- Relieve muscle tension

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