Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

Ancient use of Neem in Ayurveda  In ayurvedic text neem has been regarded as the ' sarva roga nivarini ' as it keeps all the diseases at bay. Since ages neem has been used to cure almost all kinds of diseases and also taken to maintain a healthy life. Every part of neem such as bark, seed oil, leaf, roots has ayurvedic properties and hence used in therapeutic preparations.  Neem has been an inherent part of ayurveda since ages; its blood purification property made it a favourite natural ingredient, as a remedy for skin ailments and curing diabetes. It was also used to cure prevalent diseases like malaria and other insect bites. Neem twigs were used as a cheap and healthy oral care. Neem finds mention in almost all ayurveda texts.  The tree has been widely used in the traditional systems of medicine; it is of immense use in a number of medicines and personal products. Considered to be 'Sarva Roga Nivarini', neem and its curative power is being used on a large...

Benefits of Aloe Vera Plant There are many benefits of Aloe Vera juice, aloe vera is the most impressive herb of them all. There is nothing on this planet that offers the amazing variety of healing benefits granted by aloe vera. In a single plant, aloe vera offers potent, natural medicine that has following health benefits: * Aloe vera boosts immune function and destroys cancer tumors : Scientific research shows strong immunomodulatory and antitumour properties for aloe vera polysaccharides. That means it boosts immune system function while destroying cancer tumors. * Aloe vera halts inflammation : Using aloe vera topically is well known to ease inflammation of joints, reducing arthritis pain. But aloe can also be used internally, reducing inflammation throughout the body from the inside out. People who drink aloe vera for two weeks typically begin to experience a significant reduction of inflammation symptoms. * Aloe vera enhances skin health : Aloe is one of the most w...

Turmeric Health Benefits  Turmeric is an ancient root used for its healing properties for centuries. Turmeric comes from the rhizome (rootstock) of the Curcuma longa plant. To manufacture it, the roots of the plant are boiled, dried and then ground into a powder. Traditionally used in Chinese and Indian folk medicine, turmeric benefits are amazing and able to treat a wide range of illnesses. The powerful anti-inflammatory and antiseptic qualities of turmeric have made it a precious commodity for ages! Referred to as “Indian saffron” in medieval England, turmeric wasn’t understood or valued for a long time. People used it as natural food dye instead of as the unbelievable healing agent it really is. The many turmeric health benefits are truly incredible! With a peppery, warm and bitter flavor, the mild fragrance of turmeric resembles orange and ginger, which makes it a national favorite in curry dishes dating back centuries. Today, it’s widely used in yellow mustard and ...

Sonth powder or dry ginger powder Sonth powder or dry ginger powder: The simple and humble sonth powder is known since 1000s of years for it's medicinal properties. Ayurvedic texts give various names to each medicinal herb according to it's properties, according to it's plants lifecycle, it's unique features and also according to the place it's grows in.  Sonth is termed as Vishwabhaishaj. When the ancient texts are known for their compact Sanskrit shlokas, they don't use a single unimportant word anywhere. So this name Vishwa-bhaishaj is very deeply meaningful. Just think, Why would the Rishis give such a name to a simple herb? They did not have any commercial angle to writing. They observed, recorded, documented facts only with one intention. That intention was to be helpful to humankind in healing. In such a way that is not harmful to nature.  So even when we deal with infections, we don't intend to kill germs. We mainly strengthen...

Guduchi, Giloy, Amrit valli.These are the few names of this plant. When our "immune system is down or low we get infected by viruses,( Like corona Virus ) bacterial, Fungal etc. Or low immunity will be prone to develop " Cancer" or " HIV". But when our immune system is " Overactive" we get allergic diseases or Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, Annkylosing, IBD etc. Antibiotics or antivirals or vaccines are given to treat infections, TB & HIV. And When Immunity is overactive , steroids are given .But there is no one such "Drug" which can act in both the conditions of Depressed & Overactive. Giloy helps our immunity to fight back infections Via stimulating killing functions of Immune cells Macrophages, T helper and Cytotoxic T cells & B- Cells to produce our own antibodies to kill the infection or cancerous tissues) Hence it is useful in all kinds of infections and Cancers like Breast cancer, P...