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What Are Pesticides? Pesticides are nowadays widely used in our crops by farmers and can cause many long term and short term adverse reactions to the body. The pesticides may cause adverse effects ...
Agaru (Aquillaria Agallocha) - Ayurvedic Properties, Part Used & Dosage
Description of the Plant
This is a big tree growing up to 60 to 80 feet and with thick stem of 3 to 4 ft in diameter. It i...
Ashwagandha - Winter Cherry (Withania Somnifera)
Description of Plant
Ashwagandha is short woody shrub which can grow up to 35-75 cm in height. From the central stem branches are extended radia...
Saraswatarishta (Saraswatharishtam) - Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage
Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Rasayana (Brain tonic, Rejuvenator)
Saraswatarishta is an Ayurvedic nervine tonic u...
Vidangarishta - Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage
Reference: Sharangdhara Samhita
Introduction
Vidangarishta is a herbal formulation which comprises of 5-10 percent of autogenic alcohol...
Mritasanjivani Sura - Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage
Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Jvara Chikitsa (Chronic fever, Pyrexia of unknown origin), AFI- Part I.
Introduction
Mritasanjiv...
Arni (Clerodendrum multiflorum) - Properties, Benefits, Uses & Dosage
Introduction
Arni is also known as Agnimantha in Ayurveda. It is called so because of the properties of this herb. The leave...
Mustakarishta (Mustharishtam) - Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage
Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali, AFI Formulations - Volume 1, Agnimandya Rogadhikara (For low digestive fire)
Introductio...
Swarna (Gold) Bhasma - Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage
Reference: Rasa Ratna Samucchaya 5/15
Swarna Bhasma is prepared from Gold and considered elixir. It is rasayana. It is best rejuve...
Kasis Bhasma - Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage
Reference: Rasa Tarangini
Introduction
Iron Sulphate is referred to as Kasis in Ayurveda. It is green in color and it is categorized und...
Trivang Bhasma - Uses, Benefits, Indications, Side Effects and Dosage
Reference: Siddha Yoga Sangraha
Introduction
Trivang Bhasma is an Ayurvedic calcined formulation made from three elements...
Loha Bhasma - Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage
Reference: Rasamrit
Introduction
Loha Bhasma is widely used in Ayurveda and it is a product of calcined iron. It strengthens the body and...
Shukti Bhasma - Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage
(Reference: Ayurveda prakasha 2/327)
Shukti bhasma is an Ayurvedic preparation from Pearl Oyster. These pearl oysters are found in Indian ...
Hemabhraka Sindura Rasa - Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage
Reference - Ayurveda Sara Sangraha, 17th edition, 406 - 407.
Introduction
Hemabhraka Sindura Rasa is one of the effective ayu...
Stanyajanana Rasayanam - Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage
Reference: Ashtanga Hridayam
Introduction
Stanyajanana Rasayanam is a very potent herbal formulation for post natal care. It a...
Laghu Sutshekhar Ras - Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage
Reference: Rasa Tantra Sara - Siddha Yoga Sangraha - Kharaliya Rasayana 330
Laghu Sutshekhar Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine in table...