Home Remedies
Turmeric Milk: Traditional Recipe and Modern Evidence
Haldi doodh or golden milk has been used in Indian households for generations. Research on turmeric's active compound curcumin supports several traditional uses.
Home Remedies
Ajwain Water for Digestive Complaints
Ajwain or carom seeds is one of Ayurveda's most reliable digestive remedies. The evidence for its main active compounds supports its traditional uses.
Ayurvedic Guide
Dinacharya: The Ayurvedic Daily Routine Explained
Dinacharya is the Ayurvedic framework for daily routine. Its core insight is that consistency in timing matters as much as the activities themselves.
Ayurvedic Guide
Seasonal Living in Ayurveda: Adjusting Your Routine by Season
Ritucharya or seasonal regimen is the Ayurvedic practice of adapting diet and lifestyle to the qualities of each season.
Ayurvedic Basics
Tridosha Theory: A Beginner’s Introduction to Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
The three doshas are the foundational framework of Ayurvedic medicine. Understanding them helps interpret Ayurvedic recommendations.
Herbal Evidence Review
Ashwagandha: What the Research Actually Shows
Ashwagandha is one of the most studied Ayurvedic herbs. The evidence for some of its traditional uses is reasonably robust.
Herbal Guide
Tulsi Tea and Its Evidence-Based Benefits
Tulsi or holy basil has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for millennia. Modern research has begun to substantiate several traditional uses.
Herbal Evidence Review
Triphala: Traditional Use and Modern Evidence
Triphala combines three fruits and is one of the most widely used Ayurvedic formulations. Research is beginning to catch up with its long traditional use.
Dosha Guide
How to Identify Your Dominant Dosha
Identifying your prakriti or Ayurvedic constitution requires looking at patterns across your physical, mental, and behavioural tendencies.