Shatavari: The Cooling Adaptogen for When Ashwagandha Isn't Working
Shatavari is Ayurveda's most underused adaptogen. Unlike ashwagandha, it cools rather than warms. Here is what it actually does, who needs it by dosha, and how to take it.
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Herbs
One herb, used properly, does more than a shelf of supplements. Straight monographs on the classic Ayurvedic herbs — what each one does, who it suits, and how to actually take it.
Neem: The Multi-System Herb That Works Across Everything
Neem is known in Sanskrit as Sarva Roga Nivarini — the cure of all ailments. This is hyperbole, but the underlying truth is that neem has demonstrable activity across more systems than almost any other herb.
Read moreTulsi: The Sacred Herb — Ancient Medicine Validated by Modern Science
Tulsi is grown in almost every Hindu household in India. Modern research has validated its adaptogenic, antimicrobial, and stress-modulating properties. Here is the complete guide.
Read moreAmla: The Fruit of Immortality — Ayurveda's Most Powerful Antioxidant
Amla (Indian gooseberry) is the highest natural source of Vitamin C in the world. Here is the complete guide to using this Rasayana fruit for longevity and health.
Read moreMoringa: The Drumstick Tree — Ayurveda's Most Nutrient-Dense Superfood
Moringa is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on earth. Here is the complete guide to using this Ayurvedic superfood for health and vitality.
Read moreTurmeric Benefits: Ayurveda's Most Researched Herb
Curcumin — turmeric's active compound — is poorly bioavailable on its own. The Ayurvedic approach: combine with black pepper. Here are the forms, the timing, and who benefits most.
Read moreThe Ayurvedic Herb Guide: What's Actually in These Formulas and Why
I'm sitting in a pharmacy that's been operating for over 200 years. Here's what I learned about the herbs that show up in every Ayurvedic formula — and why they work.
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