Barleria prionitis, also known as “Porcupine Flower”, is an important Ayurvedic herb for dental care, while also having other medicinal properties as well. Its name in Sanskrit is vajradanti or वज्रदन्ती (vajra meaning “diamond” and danti meaning “toothed” or “tusked”), which points both to its herbal use in Ayurvedic dental care as well its very […]
Auromère’s award-winning Ayurvedic herbal toothpaste in its most popular flavor, Fresh Mint, is now available in eco-friendly, zero-waste glass jars, with metal cap and wooden serving spoon for environmentally-conscious consumers looking for an eco-friendly alternative to traditional toothpaste tubes. This packaging contains no plastic and is 100% recyclable! Containing the same concentrated formula which lasts […]
The Three Doshas According to Ayurvedic wisdom, the body is composed of three constitutional humors or energetic qualities, called in Sanskrit doshas (tridoṣa), and these three doshas are known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha (vāta, pitta, kapha). Vata: The Vata dosha is generally characterized as light, thin, dry, quick, high-strung, fragile, wiry, flighty, brittle, and […]
In Ayurveda, one’s daily health and hygiene regimen is referred to as dinacaryā (दिनचर्या), or ‘daily practice’ in Sanskrit. This is a regular daily discipline to keep your mind and body in optimum health and wellness. Each one’s daily health and hygiene regimen will be different depending one one’s age, gender, state of health, body […]
All across India, Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), also known as Holy Basil, is a ubiquitous aromatic herb, both growing abundantly outdoors and widely cultivated at home for herbal and devotional purposes. It is often found as a potted plant in the home courtyard or terrace and the leaves are used in herbal teas or are used […]
Auromere works closely with suppliers throughout India to provide authentic, natural Ayurvedic products of the highest quality, engaging local specialists, practitioners and cottage industries who provide employment in local village communities throughout the country. In this post we’ll be featuring KVM Research Laboratories, the manufacturer of Auromere’s Herbomineral Mud Bath, Neem Balm, Face Wash, & […]
Becoming One: The Psychology of Integral Yoga, compiled by Paulette Hadnagy, is a comprehensive compilation of the Mother’s conversations and writings on various psychological themes, which ultimately gives a broad view and introduction to what may be termed, the Psychology of Integral Yoga, the system of Yoga put forward by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. […]
Medical experts say that one of the most effective deterrents to the spread of the coronavirus is frequent hand washing with soap and/or alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Although effective at preventing the spread of the coronavirus, frequent hand washing is not necessarily the best thing for your hands, which may become dry, sore, irritated, itchy or […]
A process for producing potent serums All the prominent Ayurvedic texts like Sushruta Samhita, Charaka Samhita and Sharngadhara Samhita written by the ancient sages speak about the technique of medicinal infusion of the rejuvenating properties of various herbs into liquid media to produce potent serums. This process of medicinal infusion the sages called ‘sneha kalpana’. […]
With a quarter of millennials identifying as either vegan or vegetarian, it’s no surprise that the beauty industry is having to change direction and ditch animal testing and animal ingredients. Switching to vegan beauty products is easier than ever with so many options available, but it can still feel overwhelming at first when terms like ‘vegan’ and […]
The Indian Sandalwood tree (Santalum album, aka candana in Sanskrit) is native to Southern India and prized the world over for the soothing and pleasant perfume of its heartwood. Due to the great demand for the oil of the Sandalwood tree, Sandalwood is the second most expensive wood in the world. Sandalwood is not only […]
Sesame oil has a very ancient history of use in India, going back at least 5000 years. Sesame (Sesamum indicum, also known as tila in Sanskrit) is considered to be humanity’s oldest oil-bearing crop, and it is believed to have been first domesticated and cultivated in the Indus Valley civilization in ancient India. Sesame was […]
According to Ayurveda, all things in the visible universe – including the human body – are made up of five elements (called the pañcabhūta). While there are many different types of therapy in Ayurveda, one class of therapy is naturopathic therapy involving the five elements. Mud therapy (mṛttikā cikitsā) is one of these five-element therapies […]
There are several excellent reasons for using a Shampoo Bar. This article lists some of the key benefits, as well as some drawbacks to keep in mind!
Getting into shape is a tough mountain to trek, but there are different paths you can take to get to your destination. Fitness, diets, and various types of workouts go hand in hand when it comes to becoming a healthier, more wholesome individual.
What is Shiroabhyanga? Shiroabhyanga is the Sanskrit word for Ayurvedic head massage, meaning literally the application of oil (abhyanga) to the head (shiras). As the head is the seat of many important marma points which control the flow of prana (vital energy) throughout the body, Ayurvedic head massage is a very effective therapeutic tool to […]
Did you know that periodontal (gum) disease is the most common clinical health condition in adult dogs, according to the AKC Canine Health Foundation? According to veterinarians, cleaning your dog’s teeth is just as important as cleaning your own, preventing the buildup of plaque and tartar and associated bacterias which ultimately lead to gingivitis and […]
The One Book is a profound collection of over 1,000 quotations, poems, and statements from 500 authors around the world and throughout recorded history, expressing all the many and diverse facets of Oneness.
Much like its famous sibling Neem, Peelu is a traditional Ayurvedic herb for oral care, commonly used in ancient times and still up to this day in the form of a chewing stick in place of a modern toothbrush.
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The incredible benefits of Neem have been known since ancient times in Ayurveda, where it is described as sarva roga nivarini (सर्वरोगनिवारिणी) –“The protector from all diseases.” Nature’s toothbrush Every morning, people all over rural India entrust their oral health to the humble Neem tree, taking young twigs from nearby trees to brush their teeth […]
Did you know that reference to tongue scraping is found in the ancient Ayurvedic text the Charaka Samhita, one of the foundational texts of Ayurveda written approximately 2000 years ago?
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