The word Deepavali consists of two words, Deep means lamp or flame and Avali means a line of lamps. Therefore Deepavali is a festival of light, the festival of flame. Deepavali, being one of the most important festivals celebrated throughout the India, has many norms or customs as in how…
Category: Herbs in Your Home
Lemongrass – A ‘Must Have’ Herb in Every Kitchen
As the name suggests, lemongrass is a kind of grass and therefore very easy to grow. It is native to South Asia, South East Asia, Australia and is widely used throughout India. It is also very popular for aromatic uses. Lemongrass oil is extracted from the stalk and leaves and…
The Crown Flower – Rui or Aak – is a Powerful Kitchen Health Aid
Calotropis popularly known as Aak, Mandar or Rui in India is the flower of choice as an offering to the deity Hanuman. Hanuman is the son of Vayu-Wind God and represents Praan or Life Force. Aak leaves are known to pacify Vata dosha. This dosha is a combination of the…
Cardamom, ‘Queen of the Spices’ Can Help Coughs, Colds, Digestion and More!
Southern India is well known for growing a number of spices. One of the important spices cultivated in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu is cardamom. This queen amongst spices is used extensively in Ayurvedic medicines and has a special place in many Shaahi or Royal Indian recipes. The specialty of Cardamom…
The Cooling Durva or Bermuda Grass is the Perfect Way to Control Heat Inside and Outside!
With the Ganesh festival around the corner, the interest in all the rituals around Shree Ganesh also rises. Shreeguru Dr. Balaji Tambe has explained the scientific meaning behind our Indian traditions and festivals. For this upcoming festival, we take a look at the durva grass, also called Bermuda grass. It…
A Fruit that Helps Pacify All Doshas, Improves Bowel Movements and Protects the Eyes!
Ayurveda says, ‘draaksha-phalottama’ i.e. grapes are the best among fruits. Black raisins, made by drying seed-containing black grapes, are perhaps the best form of grapes! Grapes work like a rasayan or health tonic. While there are a variety of raisins – golden raisins or sultanas, green raisins and black raisins…
Lemon and its many zingy benefits in easy home remedies – Shreeguruji’s video inside!
The lemon is an indispensable part of the Indian culinary arts. Just the thought of the fresh yellow lemon fruit, stimulates our brain’s RAS (reticular activating system) and makes our mouths water. Among appetizers, lemon is a star performer. It is a great stimulant of digestive fire. It adds that…
Ginger can Provide the Zing Your Health Needs!
Ginger is one of the most widely used kitchen spices all over the world. Ginger has a special place in Ayurveda and is popularly known as the ‘vishwa-aushadh’ or ‘ universal medicine’ for all types of ailments. Ginger root is readily available in the market, and can also be easily…