Indian aconite is a deadly poisonous herb that contains large quantities of the alkaloid pseudoaconitine. However, it is an important constituent of some Ayurvedic remedies. The roots of this ... Read full article »
Several species of Cassia are used as medicine and the one used in Ayurveda is botanically known as Cassia angustifolia. The herb was first used by the Arabian physicians ... Read full article »
Vasuka or the wild spinach (Chenopodium album) is an invasive weed. When cooked, the leaves of vasuka taste remarkably similar to spinach. This plant can be eaten raw or ... Read full article »
Hypertension is a disorder that is characterised by abnormal increase in blood pressure. Continuous increase in blood pressure may lead to serious health disorders like heart attacks and renal ... Read full article »
Insomnia is generally considered a symptom rather than an illness by itself. More than 30 million Americans suffer from long-term and chronic insomnia. (1) Statistics say that America doses ... Read full article »
One of the most wonderful aspects of alternative healing is the fact that many remedies can be found right at home in your very own cupboard. Among these wholesome cures ... Read full article »