Andrographis is a flower native to Southeast Asia and is now cultivated in Asia. The flower’s stem is dark green and its petals are white with tongues of purple. The stem and leaves can be ground into a powder that can be used for medicinal purposes. The medicinal properties of andrographis is said to be […]
Andrographis, or Andrographis paniculata, is an herb native to southeast Asia, and is commonly known as the “King of Bitters.†For centuries it has played a role in Ayurvedic medicine serving a wide range of uses. The goal of an andrographis complex is most often to support normal immune system function. An andrographis complex can […]
If someone told you about an ancient medical practice that originated over 5,000 years ago, you might assume that this practice had long since died out – replaced by newer technologies and newer ways of approaching health and wellness. But we’re not just talking about any medical practice: we’re talking about ayurvedic medicine, and it […]
You may be familiar with different personality typing systems such as the Myers-Briggs typology or the Enneagram. People look to these methods of personality testing to gain a better understanding of themselves and the way that they function. One ancient and helpful way to look at the way your personality and body function is known […]
If you enjoy spending time in the Yoga studios or have an interest in holistic medicine you may be familiar with the concept of “doshas.†Based in the 3,000 year old healing practice of Ayurvedic medicine The term “dosha†refers to your proclivities, or “life force†and how it governs your thoughts, actions, interests, and […]
One of the most highly regarded substances in the 5,000 year old practice of Ayurvedic medicine is shilajit resin. Shilajit is a rare, resin-like substance which emerges from the cracks between rocks and boulders in the Himalayan Mountains. It can also be found in India, Tibet, China, Russia, and northern parts of Chile. It has […]
