Memory is an important aspect of our life. In fact, when we say "my life", we mean a collection of memories of ourselves and the various circumstances. The Indian tradition has given a lot of…
Emerging interconnections of Ayurveda and Microbiomics
One can say that in the field of Microbiology, discovering the microbiota profile of humans has been a monumental breakthrough since Louis Pasteur times. Each one of us is a superorganism with a host of…
An Ayurvedic View of Gaumutra
Recently, when the Indian Health Minister proposed using cow urine from the native breeds for the preparation of medicines and to cure diseases like cancer, social media users were in a frenzy : how could…
Microbiome : The key to health
Indic Knowledge systems holds the key to unlocking, various otherwise seemingly enigmatic natural processes. At its core this system of science deals with the whole of this cosmic creation as a manifestation of an underlying…
Paati Vaithiyam : Headaches
Remedy#1 * Take a piece of chukku (dry ginger), rub it on a sandanakal (grinding stone) with a little water to make a paste. * Apply this paste on the forehead for relief from headache.…
Paati Vaithiyam : Swellings
Remedy#1 * Cut ginger into pieces and mash it using pestle and mortar to extract the juice. * Take the extracted ginger juice in a pan and heat on medium flame. * Apply on swelling.…
Paati Vaithiyam : Wounds and Ulcers
Remedy for wounds Crush kadukkai (Black Myrobalan), add karpooram powder (edible camphor) and apply to open wounds to stop the bleeding, pain and inflammation. Important to note: The camphor used here is edible camphor and…
Paati Vaithiyam : Stomach ache
Remedy #1 Take a spoonful of Vendheyam (Fenugreek seeds) and curry leaves and fry them in a pan. Now pour a glass of water to it and bring to a boil. Allow it to boil…
Paati Vaithiyam : Fever
Remedy #1 * Take a glass of water in a vessel. * Add a few Tulasi (Holy Basil) leaves and 1 teaspoon of pepper powder. * Bring to a boil and allow the water to…