The Girivana Journal
Clear, well-sourced writing on Ayurvedic herbs, how we source and test them, and the traditions behind them.
Two of Ayurveda’s best-known roots, often taken together. How their qualities differ, and how Ayurveda chooses between them.
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.
Rasayana is one of the eight branches of Ayurveda. What it means, which herbs belong to it, and why daily habits matter as much as herbs.
A clear introduction to the three doshas of Ayurveda: what they are, how they show up, and why they matter when choosing herbs.
Ayurveda places daily routine at the heart of wellbeing. A practical, modern version of dinacharya you can actually follow.
Heat, light, air and moisture all affect herbal powders and resins. Simple storage tips to keep your supplements at their best.
Why heavy metals can occur in herbs, which ones are tested for, what the limits mean, and the questions to ask any brand.
Haldi has been part of daily life in India for millennia. How Ayurveda describes turmeric, and the traditional ways it is used.