Journal · Herbs
Profiles of the herbs used in Ayurveda.
What ashwagandha is, which part of the plant is used, how it is traditionally taken and who should take care. A plain-English introduction.
Shatavari is Ayurveda’s classic nourishing herb for women, and a general tonic for men too. What it is, how it is used and what to check.
Shilajit is not a plant but a mineral-rich natural resin. What it is, why it must be purified, and how it is traditionally taken.
Amla, haritaki and bibhitaki: what goes into Triphala, why the three are combined, and how it is traditionally taken.
Sour, cooling and rich in vitamin C, amla is one of Ayurveda’s most important rasayana fruits. How it is eaten, preserved and used.
Haldi has been part of daily life in India for millennia. How Ayurveda describes turmeric, and the traditional ways it is used.
Grown in courtyards across India and revered for centuries, tulsi is one of Ayurveda’s most loved herbs. How it is grown, brewed and used.