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Wintergreen oil : Uses, Benefits & Side Effects 💚

Wintergreen oil  Derived from the leaves of the Gaultheria procumbens plant, Wintergreen oil, also known as Wintergreen Essential Oil (Wintergreen EO) or Gaultheria oil, is a botanical treasure celebrated for its cooling properties and invigorating aroma. As winter sets in, this essential oil emerges as a natural elixir, offering a crisp and refreshing touch to both the senses and the body. Wintergreen oil is sometimes referred to as Gandhpura oil, highlighting its traditional use in Ayurveda. Embracing the alternative name showcases the historical significance and diverse applications of this botanical wonder. Wintergreen oil is renowned for its minty-fresh fragrance, reminiscent of the cool mountain air. The unmistakable scent of Wintergreen, often referred to as Wintergreen EO or Wintermint oil, adds a touch of invigoration to aromatherapy practices. Diffusing the oil creates an ambiance of revitalization, lifting spirits and promoting mental clarity. Wintergreen h...
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Ayurvedic Herbs : The Tonic Superfoods of Ayurveda

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Vata dosha Diet - Planet Ayurveda

Preparing for Autumn vata season Yoga for all seasons : Autumn Irritable bowel syndrome An ayurvedic approach to Anxiety
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Savoring the Silence : 7 Ways to enjoy the quiet

Everyday life can be noisy. Taking time away from all the chatter and clatter is very good for one's mental state. It helps you calm your thoughts and connect with yourself on a deeper level. Here are seven ways to savor the silence. Pick a day dedicated to being quiet    If possible, try to pick one day, or at least a few hours, that you can dedicate to being quiet. If you live with other people, and they won’t be offended or weirded out, let them know you’re taking time to enjoy peace and quiet without conversation. It’s good to give yourself a day full of quiet so you can truly connect to yourself and disconnect from all the noise in the world. Also, sometimes you just need a refresher when your mind feels too chaotic, chatty, or overwhelmed. Having a full day dedicated to just being quiet can really help balance out your mind and give you some much needed alone time. You can...
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10 Herbs That Kill Viruses & Clear Mucus from Your Lungs

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Yoga for all seasons : Autumn 🍁🍂

Fall is the season of transformation. We ca n see this all around us in nature: the leaves are falling, the air is changing and we are harvesting an entirely new crop of fruits and vegetables. It is important that we change with the seasons — just as nature does — by adapting our daily habits,  yoga practice  and food choices. Ironically, it is only through change that was can stay grounded during this shifting season. AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO AUTUMN According to Ayurveda, there are three primary  doshas , or energies. Just as each person has a  dosha  that predominates, each season is also dominated by one of the three  doshas . The  vata dosha  is most prevalent during autumn.  Vata  governs movement in the body, as well as activating the nervous system and the processes of elimination. The qualities of  vata  are cold, dry, rough, light, changeable, irregular, and moving.  Vata  is composed of the elements of air a...
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12 Amazing Eucalyptus oil benefits you need to know

        Have you ever heard about the Stringy Bark Tree,or the Bluegum or Fever tree? Well, these are the several other nicknames given to the tree that provides the super ingredient for a potent Ayurvedic healing oil -  Eucalyptus Essential oil . There are many varieties of Eucalyptus . As many as 700 types of Eucalyptus grow as trees, and few of them even grow as shrubs. Despite this, the distinctive characteristics are quite similar across the diversification. The shared conventional trait is the medicinal and healing property possessed by the leaf of this plant.  Eucalyptus leaves are well-known for their camphoraceous, pungent, crisp fragrance. Based on the narration of an English folklore, it is said that once when an English settler accidentally hurt his finger with an ax, his father had instructed him to keep some of the Eucalyptus leaves wrapped against the wound. Later, when a surgeon checked the injury, he was entirely galvanized by the healing...
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11 Calming Herbs to keep your Mind Balanced 💆

          Life is hard. Every day it seems like a new challenge appears to test your patience. You may not realize that chronic stress can also lead to long-term health complications. Living in a constant state of fight-or-flight tells your body to produce too much cortisol which can lead to weight gain, diabetes, mood swings, fatigue, and many other conditions. ( 1 ) While it’s important to take steps to manage stress, certain calming herbs can help strengthen your body’s stress response. Adaptogens are some of the best calming herbs because studies show they might make your body and mind more resilient to external stress. Keep in mind that adaptogens don’t work like prescription drugs for anxiety in that they kick in instantly. Instead, they need a few weeks to build up in your system before you notice the effects. When you need something in a pinch, however, other herbs and  essential oils  – like lavender oil – can ease symptoms almost instantly. 1...
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Natural Home Remedies For Minor Burns 🔥

Natural Home remedies for Burns The use of natural remedies given below can be highly effective in managing such minor burns. These remedies are aimed at promoting healing of the damaged skin tissues and minimizing pain. Raw Potato Raw potato can be used to treat minor skin burns. It possesses soothing properties, which help in providing relief from the burning sensation caused by burns. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and reduces redness and inflammation of the skin. It can also reduce the chances of having blisters. Research has proved the beneficial effect of raw potato in the management of minor burns. The histological examination of the burnt area and clinical studies made on the comparable burn wounds treated with either peel of boiled potato affixed to gauze bandages or just gauze dressings showed that the patients treated with raw potato had a faster rate of recovery from the symptoms. It was found that the usage of the potato peel dressing eliminated or reduced desi...
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Spring Detox Smoothie

When spring arrives, I can't help but think about cleaning up my eating habits. After all, spring detox is a thing (along with spring cleaning, which technically is a detox for your home). That's why I’m sharing with you a smoothie packed with nutrients your body will love. Drink it in the morning and you'll give your body a much-needed boost of energy to get you through the day. Ingredient Breakdown: Why Each One Matters  Before I get to the actual recipe, I'd like to shine the spotlight on each individual ingredient used in this smoothie. You'll quickly see why this is a great spring detox smoothie worth drinking. Green Tea Not only is  green tea tasty to drink on its own, but it's also full of health benefits. It's high in antioxidants and contains a large amount of catechins, polyphenolic compounds that are thought to exert numerous protective effects, ...
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