The extract of medicinal plants or herbs in water is called ‘tea`, or more precisely, tisane. Preparing tisane is the simplest way of extracting therapeutically active substances from medicinal plants. A cup of herbal tea is the perfect “Pyaala” for
The Atharva veda contains descriptions about the use of herbs for health and healing as was practiced by the ancient Aryans. This scientifically documented body of knowledge, known as the Ayurvedic system of medicine, relies heavily on the healing properties
The Hindu reports from Kochi; Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said the government was keen on promoting Ayurveda system of medicine in the State. He said this during his inaugural address at the Global Ayurveda Festival here. He said that
SHYAMA RAJAGOPAL reports from kochi for THE HINDU: When modern medical practitioners in India try to laugh away ayurveda treatment system, here is a Greek physician who integrates both systems in his practice at his clinic in Athens. In the
New indian Express reports from KOCHI that GAF has been very successful. The free multi-speciality Ayurveda medical camp at the Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) 2014 is turning out to be huge hit with the overwhelming participation of the general public.
Spring comes as a warm, welcome change after long winter blues. It occurs during the Northern Solstice or Uttaraayana when the sun moves northward. Spring is one of the four seasons of temperate zones. In meteorology, spring season covers the
The National Health Policy envisaged integration of Indian systems of medicine and Homoeopathy with the National health care delivery system. For making health services available to people, construction of 47 dispensary buildings and 2 College buildings under state funding are
A professor from the famous Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has secured a US patent for his Ayurvedic medicine prepared out of three medicinal plants — Bacopa Monnieri (Brahmi), Hippophae rhamnoides (Amlavetus) and Dioscorea bulbifera (Varahikand) that claim to slow down
Vaidyaratnam has set up a museum on Ayurveda to enlighten the public on its rich heritage and evolution. Set up with an investment close to Rs 5 crore at Thaikkattussery near Thrissur, the museum is the first of its kind.
Freeman Group, based at United Arab Emirates (UAE), has tied up with Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Specialty Hospital & Research Centre to provide specialized eye treatment through a chain of Ayurvedic centers that the Group is starting in the Middle East
