By Reenita Malhotra •
February 11, 2009
Ayurvedicaly speaking, the common cold results largely from an imbalance of the Kapha (water and earth) and Vata (air and space) elements in the mind-ody. Vata imbalances lower immunity and lead to a build up of the Kapha dosha elements to help ‘ground’ the system. However, Kapha mechanisms typically overcompensate to make up for the ‘dryness’ associated with imbalanced Vata and lowered immunity. The result is excessive ‘coldness’ that creates mucus. This in turn reduces your gastric fire often [...]
By Reenita Malhotra •
November 11, 2008
Sacred to the Hindus, people often ask me the reason why Tulsi or the Holy Basil is considered holy. The tonic properties of tulsi are believed to enhance longevity and help treat a host of illnesses from asthma and stress.
By Derek Markham •
September 6, 2008
Stressed out?
Feeling old?
Holy Basil helps your immune system to help you!
Research recently presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference found that holy basil extract was effective at searching for and eliminating harmful molecules and protecting against damage caused by free radicals in organs.
The researchers, led by Dr Vaibhav Shinde from Poona College of Pharmacy, Maharashtra, India, studied the herb for anti-oxidant and anti-ageing properties.
Dr Shinde said: “The study validates the traditional use of herb as a youth-promoting substance in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. It also helps describe how the herb acts at a cellular level.”
