Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica): Agni Deepana Herb and Its Modern Pharmacology
If you wanted to name the Ayurvedic herb with one of the widest gaps between classical importance and popular wellness...
June 18, 2026
Autumn Vata Protocol: Ayurvedic Ritucharya for the Sharad-Hemanta Transition
Every year around mid-September, my skin starts drying at the heels, my thoughts become more scattered, and sleep becomes lighter...
June 17, 2026
Nasya (Nasal Therapy): Procedure, Benefits, Indications & Precautions
At a glance Type (internal/external/Panchakarma) Panchakarma therapy; local internal administration through the nasal route. Gentle pratimarsha nasya is also used...
June 17, 2026
Ayurvedic Sound Healing (Nada Chikitsa): Research on Frequency and Healing
When I was going through the worst of my postpartum anxiety, three years ago, I stumbled into a Nada yoga...
June 17, 2026
Ayurvedic Fermented Foods Deep Dive: Kanji, Kvath, and Medicated Sour Preparations
A clay jar of kanji on a warm kitchen shelf teaches one of Ayurveda’s quieter lessons: food can change with...
June 17, 2026
Microplastics and Ama Theory: An Ayurvedic Framework for Modern Toxins
In 2022, an Environment International paper reported the first measurement of plastic particles in human blood. That finding did not...
June 17, 2026
Ayurvedic Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis (Amavata): Causes, Herbs, Diet & Remedies
At a glance Ayurvedic name Amavata, commonly used as an Ayurvedic correlation for rheumatoid arthritis when ama and aggravated Vata...
June 17, 2026
Tikta Kshira Basti: The Milk-Based Medicated Enema for Joint Degeneration
Basti is one of Ayurveda’s most important Panchakarma procedures, and it often surprises patients because it treats disorders of the...
June 17, 2026
Vata Dosha: Traits, Balancing Diet, Lifestyle & Herbs
At a glance Dosha Vata Elements Vayu and Akasha: air and ether/space Primary qualities Dry, light, cold, rough, subtle, mobile...
June 16, 2026
Ayurvedic Monsoon Skincare: Protecting the Skin Barrier in Humid Conditions
Every June, without fail, my skin stages a minor revolt. I get a patch of tiny itchy bumps along my...
June 16, 2026