For over 3000 years, Ayurvedic scriptures have had an honourable mention of the renowned adaptogenic healing herb - Ashwagandha. Popularly known for its Rasayana properties, this rejuvenating tonic adapts to the needs of the human body. This wonder herb nourishes your health and well-being by resisting psychological and physiological pain. DIY Ashwagandha Recipes v/s Ashwagandha Root with Black Pepper Extract It isn’t a very uncommon phenomenon to see Ashwagandha roots traditionally being ground and mixed with honey, water or ghee in Indian households. Such a homemade concoction does not possess the most essential benefits of this herb. Consuming Ashwagandha in...
The pages of ancient Ayurvedic scriptures sing with praises for the golden, pungent spice with magical medicinal properties – Turmeric. Vedic rituals and traditions have been using turmeric in their skincare routine for 4000 years; Way before the West commercialized the spice in the guise of “Turmeric latte” and “Golden Milk. Turmeric vs. Curcumin Apart from curcumin, a standard rhizome of turmeric also contains over 9% moisture, 0.5% of extraneous matter (<0.5% by weight), over 3% of mold, and 3.5 to 4% of volatile oils. And, only about 6% of curcumin is found even in the best quality turmeric! So,...