Shatavari is known as the ‘Queen of Herbs’ as the herb is much effective in treating many disorders affecting women, especially the problems related to the female reproductive system. Noted Ayurvedic practitioner Dr Pretty Prabhakaran gives a brief information on the herb found at low altitudes throughout India.
There are certain medicinal plants and herbs that grow easily or found commonly in our compound or backyard, but we seldom realize their value. The ‘Indian Mint’ or ‘Indian Borage’ is effective against fever, cough and breathing difficulty. Noted Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr Pretty Prabhakaran writes:-
Sleep (Nidra) is considered as one among the traya upasthambha (sub-pillars) of our body. Like a proper diet, proper sleep is essential for maintaining good health. Dr Pretty Prabhakaran writes:-
A plant when touched will fold its leaflets inwards, so it got the names like Sensitive Plant, Touch me not, Shame Plant and the like. The whole plant including the root is useful in the medicinal point of view;-
The eyes are the most beautiful sense organ that attracts everyone with its ‘life’ in it and the ‘vibes’ that it sends out. It’s said ‘Your eyes speak all those words that your mouth couldn’t’. However, long hours of working before electronic gadgets or lengthy duration of online classes and the like can cause eye disorders, especially dark circles and dryness. Dr Pretty Prabhakaran writes about the causes and cures for black eye circles.
Hair is one of the defining characteristics of human beings, and each one gives utmost care to keep the mane a head above the rest. Some like short hair while others long, but whether it’s short or long, everyone needs thick, smooth and shiny black hair. Dr Pretty Prabhakaran shares tips on how to keep one’s hair healthy.