नमस्ते (Namaste) Welcome to the sacred realm of Ayurveda, where the art of living is intricately woven into the fabric of daily rituals. In this exploration, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Dinacharya, an Ayurvedic practice that harmonizes our existence with the natural rhythms of the day. Join me on this journey as we […]
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Botanical Name: Rosa damascena Parts Used: flowers Energetics: Bitter, pungent, astringent Sweet/cooling/sweet Dosha Compatibility: Vata, Pitta, Kapha (can increase kapha or Ama in excess) Ways to use it: Powder, Botanical Water, hot or cold infusions, as a jam/preserve The Plant The two most popular varieties of roses are Rosa centifolia and Rosa Damascena. Rosa damascena, is more commonly […]
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सुवर्णप्राशनं हि एतत् मेधाग्नि बल वर्धनम् । आयुष्यं मंगलं पुण्यं वृष्यं ग्रहापहम् ॥मासात् परम मेधावी व्याधिभिर्न च दृश्यते । षड्भि मासै: श्रुतधर सुवर्ण प्राशनात् भवेत् ॥ (काश्यप संहिता, सूत्रस्थानम् 18/4-5) The process of Swarnaprashanam isMedha Vardhana – improves intellectAgni Vardhana – improves appetiteBala Vardhana – improves strength and immunityAyushya Vardhana – provides longevityMangala – it […]
Continue readingAccording to Ayurveda, the entire cosmos, nature and man are pervaded by three fundamental forces known as the ‘three doshas’. They control all physical functions and determine the specific dosha type. The individual distribution of the three doshas characterises the different features of our respective personalities, our likes and dislikes, our strengths and weaknesses. If […]
Continue readingBhishag Ratna Ayurveda Vidwan B.V. Pundit was a graduate from the first batch of the Mysore Ayurvedic College. Supported by his mother, wife, a dear friend and a dream of serving humanity at large, he set out to the temple town of Nanjangudu, about 25 km down south from Mysore City, to make a humble beginning. B.V.Pundit […]
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