acharya on June 30th, 2011

Ksheerabala oil is traditional ayurvedic massage oil that helps relieve pain in the lower back, migraines and sciatica. It also helps cure insomnia and light-headedness. The oil is particularly effective for vata and pitta body types, with ‘Shirodhara’ and head massage being the most common treatment mode, although some times Abhyanga is also used. Ksheerabala [...]

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Dark circles under the eyes are one of the common problems faced by people of all age groups, particularly women and teens. It is a bothersome indication of several factors like having worked too hard, deprived of sleep, tiredness, smoking, long-term computer use, or other health issues. For majority of us, dark circles may be [...]

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acharya on June 20th, 2011

Ayurvedic treatment makes use of massage techniques with selective medicinal oils as treatment mode for various pains, particularly for joint pain. There are different types of ayurvedic massage oils used for healing various pains related to sprains, stress injury, bone dislocation, and arthritis. Mahanarayana oil is a popular Ayurvedic vata massage oil, particularly beneficial for [...]

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acharya on June 17th, 2011

Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri) has remained the standard medicine of Ayurveda since the 6th century. It is particularly used as enhancer of mental health, as it boosts learning, memory and concentration abilities. It is also used in treating diseases of the nervous system. According to researchers, the chemicals in Brahmi help in faster and smoother transmission [...]

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acharya on June 12th, 2011

This vata-pacifying oil can be used to nourish and strengthen muscles. It is particularly useful for athletes and those who are weakened due to illness or old age. Bala literally means strength, and helps build muscle mass and provides energy. It is also recommended for nervous conditions, muscular dystrophy, debilitation and emaciation. Bala Ashwagandhadhi oil [...]

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acharya on June 10th, 2011

Dashmool is a combination of ten ayurvedic herbs, used in pacifying vata dosha. The herbs are used in making certain therapeutic massage oils, and are also used in the form of tea to treat certain conditions. They are particularly beneficial to the uterus and lungs, while researches have also indicated that a strong extraction of [...]

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acharya on June 3rd, 2011

Dhanwantharam oil is one of the most popular massage oils, a combination of 28 rare herbs, mostly found in the Indian sub-continent. Dhanwantharam is recommended for all body types, particularly the Vata and Pitta types. Due to its potent anti-oxidant effect, it rejuvenates the body and skin increasing immunity, and possesses excellent nourishing and anti-inflammatory [...]

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