A combination of Tea tree oil and Silver when applied to wounds or skin infections, have been found to act like a potent antiseptic. Although both silver (silver nitrate) and tea tree oil can individually fight a range of micro-organisms, their low-dose combination have been found to boost their anti-microbial powers, points out Li Low [...]

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The National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) in India has revealed that it has invented an herbal tonic to treat Alzheimer’s disease, which gradually develops into memory loss among the elderly. Motivated by the satisfactory results derived on testing the herbal formulation on rats, the institute has filed for a US patent. “The herbal formulation will [...]

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With scores of honey cures that we have come across, and after having experienced its beneficial values, here’s more to it. Major advancements are seen in biotechnology, biomaterials and tissue engineering today, which is generating growth in the worldwide wound care market with new products and devices entering the market every other day. According to [...]

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Several studies and researches that have been so far conducted, suggests that some of the day-to-day food that we consume, may be more than just ‘life-sustaining’. They could even prove to be ‘life preserving’, with loads of healing power. t is high time we realize the value of foods stored in our ‘kitchen cabinet’, or [...]

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A recent research conducted by University of Pittsburgh revealed that ‘Triphala’, a general ayurvedic medicine meant for stomach ailments has the property of hindering growth of cancer cells in the Pancreas. The Research report, conducted by Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, shows that use of Triphala inhibited the growth of cancer in mice, which were implanted with [...]

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With increased demand for homeopathic and Ayurvedic medicines, coupled with excellent marketing techniques, patients these days are turning towards traditional modes of treatment , as a cure for chronic and lifestyle induced ailments, reports the ‘The Economic Times’. Anoop Misra, Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Fortis Group of Hospitals, points out that, the demand for [...]

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acharya on March 10th, 2008

Almond is one of the best skin foods from nature. Almond is a vital ingredient for skin care in Ayurveda. Most ayurvedic skin care lotions and creams have almond as an ingredient. Here are a few Ayurvedic almond lotions and creams for improving skin texture and for enjoying a healthy skin. Almond nourishing cream: A [...]

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acharya on December 17th, 2007

The herb Tagara (known as Indian Valerian or Valeriana wallichi) is a perennial herb, found in plenty in Western Himalayas in India, and Pakistan and Afghanisthan. It is considered an important medicinal herb in Ayurveda, and is mentioned in all scriptures of Ayurveda. Tagara is bitter, sweet, pungent and astringent in taste, and alleviates the [...]

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