Neem, the bitter Ayurvedic herb for skin and blood
Neem, called kohomba in Sri Lanka, is the bitter Ayurvedic herb traditionally used for clear skin and to purify the blood. Here is what it does, who it is for, and how to take it.
Gurmar, the Ayurvedic herb that quiets a sweet tooth
Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre), the Ayurvedic sugar destroyer, mutes sweetness on the tongue and supports steady blood sugar. What it does, who it is for, and how to take it.
5 Ayurvedic herbs that quietly support the liver
Around 30% of adults now have fatty liver. Five time-tested Ayurvedic herbs, from Heenbovitiya to Triphala, that quietly support liver health every day.
Ginkgo Biloba: the brain-circulation herb the modern world rediscovered
Ginkgo Biloba supports brain circulation and memory. A meta-analysis of 7 RCTs found 240mg daily of standardized EGb 761 improved cognition in dementia.