Here you find our articles about Herbal Medicine applications around the world, typically part of a multitude of traditional medicine practices.
Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius) is an herbaceous, thistle-like plant. The oil, which is rather similar to Sunflower oil, is derived from the seeds of the flower. It’s one of mankind’s oldest cultivated crops, already harvested in [ Read more … ]
Dhumapana is an Ayurvedic treatment procedure in which one inhales medicated herbal smoke. It can be part of the Dinacharya daily self care routine. It’s thought that the treatment can alleviate or cure a range [ Read more … ]
One of the traditional postpartum treatments in Thailand is the Sitzbath (Sitz Bath), part of the practices performed in the Yu Fai postnatal period. Apart from being used as a restorative treatment, Sitzbaths are also [ Read more … ]
The main ingredients of Ashwagandha Bala oil are Sesame oil (used as a carrier oil), Ashwagandha (Withania Somenifera) and Bala (Sida Cordifolia). The two latter herbs have a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine. [ Read more … ]
Bhringraj (Eclipta Prostrata), also commonly known as False Daisy, is a plant in the Sunflower family. You will find this plant cultivated across the world, but notably in India, Nepal, China, Thailand, and Brazil. In [ Read more … ]
Neem oil is a vegetable oil pressed from the fruits and seeds of the Neem tree (Azadirachta Indica). It’s a tree native to the Indian subcontinent, but it has been introduced to many other regions [ Read more … ]
The almond tree is native to the Middle-East, but today it’s widely cultivated around the world. The almond is the name of the edible seed of the almond fruit. There are two main almond species: [ Read more … ]
In Ayurvedic Abhyanga massages the use of herbal oils play a central role. Typically, one would use base oils for a massage treatment, such as Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, or Neem Oil, but [ Read more … ]
Ghee is a type of clarified butter originating in ancient India. It’s widely used in Indian cuisine, in Ayurvedic Medicine, and in religious rituals. Traditionally, Ghee is made from cow milk, as cows are considered [ Read more … ]
Coconut oil is an edible oil made from the wick, meat, and milk of the fruit of the Coconut palm tree. It’s a white, solid fat that melts at room temperatures of about 25° C. [ Read more … ]