We have understood the different Doshas that govern our body, mind and the entire universal - Vata, Pitta and Kapha. We have also spoken about the three most important Dosha pacifying herbs- Amalaki, Bhibhitaki and Haritaki and the combination of the three, “Triphala.” As we already know, Ayurveda believes that we are born in nature and it is only nature that can cure us holistically, so following the three important herbs, let’s understand other herbs that can cure, prevent d...

As we all know, turmeric is one such herb that needs no introduction. Used in most of Indian delicacies, turmeric or haldias it is commonly known, it has various medicinal properties that makes it one of the key ingredients for any cure. Turmeric has great healing powers and has been used in Ayurveda mostly for purifying blood, treating skin ailments, as well as in treatment of heart, liver and lungs diseases. It is also considered to be a great anti-bacterial, which helps in healing wounds an...

As we already know by now through various articles, Ayurveda touches our lives in a lot of ways. Your Doshas impact a lot of things that you do- right from how you think to how you act and what you do! So would it sound very bizarre if we told you that your dominant Dosha even affects something as simple or complicated as shopping? The dominant Dosha in your body determines what type of a shopper you are going to be, including whether or not you like shopping at all! Learning about the Doshas i...