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Why is Tulsi known as a natural antibiotic?

Have you ever wondered why is Tulsi known as a natural antibiotic? This is something most of us would have grown-up to from our parents or grandparents. ‘Mother medicine of nature’, Tulsi, also known as the holy basil is a perennial plant with great benefits for the mind, body and spirit. Tulsi has brilliant anti-stress […]

Benefits of adding Tulsi in Chai

Enjoying utmost importance in India, our ancestors enjoyed the benefits of adding Tulsi leaves in their daily Chai since ages. ‘Queen of the herbs’, ‘an incomparable one’ – Tulsi, with its rich history stretching back thousands of years is revered for its medicinal and religious qualities and of course for its refreshing and robust aroma […]

India’s first edible rose water from Uttarakhand

The fact that we came up with India’s first Pure, Edible Damask Rose Water from Uttarakhand makes us really happy. Aromatic, beautiful and delicious – Rose is considered to be the flower of the goddesses and it’s no surprise that roses have always been associated with beauty. Delicate petals of the damask roses have so […]

Rose Water for a Healthy Skin and Gut

Have you ever wondered about the ways to use rose water for a healthy skin and gut. In this article, we will highlight a few of the most beneficial ones. Eternally fragrant – the words that describe the rose are quite apt in its description, is it not? Yet we can all surely agree that […]

5 Health benefits of Tulsi Tea

‘Queen of the herbs’, ‘an incomparable one’ – Tulsi, with its rich history stretching back thousands of years is revered for its medicinal and religious qualities and of course for its refreshing and robust aroma making it totally worth adding to your health and wellness routine. Here in this article, we will highlight the 5 […]

Sun charged water: Importance and benefits

Have you ever heard of Sun charged water, and its Ayurvedic importance and benefits? Water is a key source of nourishment for the human body, right? So every day how you take it and what quality of water you intake affects your body’s physical and mental health. Gone are the days when we had availability […]

Your skin’s favorite flower

Rose water for skincare

The majestic rose has long been associated with being the skin’s favorite flower and there are multiple reasons for it being called so.. There once was a fierce queen called Rani Samyukta, whose beauty had spread through words and whispers all over India. People would cross borders and come to Delhi, just to get a […]

3 Aromatherapy practices for stress and anxiety

Ever heard of aromatherapy practices for stress and anxiety? We often spend our whole day without having properly paused, even for few minutes, to notice how we are feeling. But taking a moment to pause is more powerful than you think. It gives you a chance to regain your balance when feeling stressed or anxious. […]

Benefits and Uses of Moringa Powder

Benefits and uses of moringa powder for health

Have you ever wondered what exactly is Moringa or the benefits and uses of moringa powder? If there is one thing that every Indian street does have, it’s the drumstick tree. If you happen to enter any Indian kitchen, you will likely find the long and slender drumstick vegetable. It goes great with mouthwatering curries […]

5 Interesting Ways To Use Vetiver Roots

Gut cooling vetiver infused water

Vetiver root is a deep, thick and long aromatic root. A perennial grass with immense health benefits and medicinal uses. Traditionally, vetiver root is also known as “Lavancha Root.” Our ancestors used vetiver roots extensively for home remedies too. In a tropical country like India, vetiver has proven to be a naturally aromatic body cooler. […]