Tulasi (तुलसी), also known as Holy Basil, is one of the most sacred and therapeutically potent herbs in Ayurveda. Often referred to as “The Queen of Herbs,” Tulasi is classified as a Rasayana (rejuvenative) with profound benefits for the immune…
Musta (मुस्त), also known as Nut Grass or Cyperus rotundus, is a powerful Pitta-balancing, digestive, and detoxifying herb widely used in Ayurveda for its effects on skin, digestion, liver, and hormones. Classified as a Raktashodhaka (blood purifier) and Deepana-Pachana dravya…
Arjuna (अर्जुन), botanically known as Terminalia arjuna, is a revered herb in Ayurveda primarily known for its cardioprotective, circulatory, and blood-purifying actions. While it is widely celebrated as a heart tonic (Hridya Rasayana), Arjuna also plays a powerful role in…
Struggling with acne can feel like walking a tightrope. Too harsh, and your skin rebels with more breakouts. Too gentle, and nothing seems to work. I’ve been there—standing in skincare aisles, overwhelmed by promises and wondering which acnes gentle cleanser would finally…
Tagara (तगर), known botanically as Valeriana wallichii, is a deeply calming, sedative, and Vata-pacifying herb used in Ayurveda to support sleep, nervous system balance, and indirectly, skin healing. It is the Indian counterpart of European Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), but with…
Jatamansi (जटामांसी), also known as Spikenard, is one of Ayurveda’s most powerful nervine and skin rejuvenators, known for its calming, anti-aging, and glow-enhancing effects. The name Jatamansi refers to its “dreadlock-like” roots (jata = hair, mansi = mind), symbolizing its…
If you’ve ever dealt with stubborn dark spots, you know the frustration of waiting for them to disappear. Whether it’s post-acne marks, sunspots, or melasma, pigmentation can linger for weeks or even months. So, how long does it take for…
Usheera (उशीरा), commonly known as Vetiver or Khus, is a sacred and aromatic herb used extensively in Ayurveda for its cooling, grounding, and purifying effects, especially on the skin and blood. The name Usheera refers to its ability to cool…
Kumari (कुमारी), the Sanskrit name for Aloe vera, is one of Ayurveda’s most celebrated herbs for youthfulness, skin healing, and female vitality. The term Kumari translates to “young maiden”, symbolizing ever-youthful beauty, glow, and fertility. Known in classical texts for…
Mandukaparni (मण्डूकपर्णी), commonly known as Gotu Kola, is one of Ayurveda’s most revered Medhya Rasayana herbs — a brain and skin rejuvenator that enhances both cognitive and cellular function. The Sanskrit name Mandukaparni means “frog-leafed,” referring to the shape of…
