Ayurvedic Herbs

Using herbs to support your nervous system is a fantastic addition to managing mild stress and anxiety. Here are three herbal smoothie recipes for you to try.

Ashwagandha is a powerful herb used in Ayurvedic healing. Learn more about the positive health effects of ashwagandha and its uses.

Ginger tea is one of the oldest medicinal drinks. From aiding the digestive system to opening inflamed airways, it can act as a health-promoting elixir for the full body. Learn how it heals.

Guggulu is one of the most important purifying herbs in Ayurveda. Learn how to use it for a variety of ailments like clogged sinuses, obesity, inflamed joints, and skin disorders.

Shatavari is one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. Find out what it is and if you should add it to your supplement line-up.

If you take nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and suffer negative side effects, boswellia might be a good alternative. Unlike NSAIDS, boswellia is easier on the stomach while aiding inflammatory conditions.

Indian Gentian (Andrographis paniculata) and has been renowned in India for thousands of years for its detoxifying and anti-infectious properties. The tropical shrub has delicate pink-purple flowers that produce small fruits containing six to 12 flattened seeds. It tastes intensely bitter, which is why it’s referred to as “the king of bitters.” The bitter taste is due to iridoid glycosides.

Historically it's been used to treat hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. Find out what it is and if you should add it to your supplement line-up.

Guduchi, one of the most valued herbs in the Ayurvedic pharmacy, is considered an effective treatment for a wide range of ailments—everything from the common cold to skin conditions. Discover how you can use it.