Ayurvedic Hair Care (oiling)

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Ayurvedic Hair Care (oiling)

Hair oiling holds significant importance in Ayurveda for promoting hair health and overall well-being and for many good reasons. Ayurveda suggests various ingredients that are beneficial for hair health when used in hair oil formulations as they nourish the hair, strengthen the roots, promote hair growth, and improve the overall health and appearance of the hair.

Some commonly used ingredients in Ayurvedic hair oils include: bhringraj (eclipta prostrata), amla (Indian gooseberry), brahmi (bacopa monnieri), neem (azadirachta indica), coconut oil, Sesame oil, hibiscus (hibiscus rosa-sinensis), jatamansi (nardostachys jatamansi).

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Magnificent mouthwatering mangoes

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Magnificent mouthwatering mangoes

In classical Ayurvedic texts like Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita many Ayurvedic health benefits of mangoes such as alleviating constipation, supporting digestion, nutrient-dense, immune boosting, anti-inflammatory and great for eye, skin and heart health.

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Ayurvedic take on nightshades

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Ayurvedic take on nightshades

Nightshades are believed to trigger an inflammatory response (also contains oxalates) in the body especially in the joints and are very aggravating to vata and pitta. Nightshades are heating in nature and have a sour and pungent post digestive action (vipaka) and also fall in the category of Rajasic and Tamasic food which can alter the state of mind to become either overactive or dull.

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Say no to sugar cravings!

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Say no to sugar cravings!

If you are looking to curb those sugar cravings then shardunika or better known as gurmar leaves or botanically known as gymnema slyvestre. In Ayurveda it is labelled as ‘madhunashini’ - meaning that it is a destroyer of the ‘sweet taste’ and this herb does not waste time getting to work because the moment it touches your tongue you will become insensitive to the sweet taste.

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Vyayama - Exercise according to Ayurveda

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Vyayama - Exercise according to Ayurveda

Did you ever stop to think why we have SO many bones, joints and different muscle groups? That’s because as humans, we are designed to MOVE and movement is the key to health and longevity. Just like our diet needs to be personalised to our unique body type, so does our exercise pattern. With Ayurveda you should tailor your exercise routine to what suits you and adapt it according to age, health state, season, climate etc. 

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