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Traditions Β· Ayurvedic

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Ayurvedic

Ayurveda is the traditional medical system of the Indian subcontinent β€” built around balance between three constitutional energies (doshas) and the everyday use of food, breath, and herbs. Many Ayurvedic herbs are now well-studied as adaptogens.

8 remedies from this tradition

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🌱Withania somnifera
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Ashwagandha

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Withania somnifera

A small woody root nicknamed 'Indian ginseng' β€” one of Ayurveda's main rasayanas (rejuvenatives).

Traditional use: Taken with warm milk and a touch of ghee at night for stress, depleted energy, and shaky sleep. Modern trials…

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πŸ’›Curcuma longa
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Turmeric

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Curcuma longa

The bright orange-yellow rhizome that colors Indian curries β€” a deep tradition of anti-inflammatory home use.

Traditional use: Stirred into warm milk ('haldi doodh' / golden milk) at night for sore joints and minor colds, and used culina…

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🌿Ocimum sanctum

Tulsi (holy basil)

Ocimum sanctum

A revered Indian basil grown by the doorway of many homes β€” both a sacred plant and a daily adaptogenic tea.

Traditional use: Brewed daily for stress, low-grade colds, and steady mood. Often called the 'queen of herbs.'

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🟀Three-fruit blend

Triphala

Three-fruit blend

A classic Ayurvedic blend of three dried fruits (amalaki, bibhitaki, haritaki) used for gentle digestive support.

Traditional use: A teaspoon of the powder in warm water at night to support regular elimination without harshness, and to tonif…

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πŸͺ·Bacopa monnieri

Brahmi

Bacopa monnieri

A small water-loving plant used in Ayurveda to support memory, focus, and a settled mind.

Traditional use: Taken consistently for weeks, often with ghee, for students and people doing demanding mental work.

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🌳Azadirachta indica

Neem

Azadirachta indica

The bitter leaves and oil of the neem tree β€” used for skin, dental, and antimicrobial care across India.

Traditional use: Leaves chewed to clean teeth, oil applied to skin issues, and decoctions used as wash for minor infections.

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πŸͺ΅Boswellia serrata

Boswellia (frankincense resin)

Boswellia serrata

The aromatic resin of the Indian frankincense tree β€” used in Ayurveda for joint pain and inflammation for thousands of years.

Traditional use: Standardized extracts are among the best-studied natural anti-inflammatories, with clinical evidence for osteo…

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🀍Asparagus racemosus

Shatavari

Asparagus racemosus

A wild asparagus root celebrated in Ayurveda as the women's tonic β€” gentle, moistening, nourishing.

Traditional use: Used to support hormonal balance, lactation, and emotional steadiness through menstrual cycles and menopause.

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