Giloy (Guduchi): The ‘Amrita’ Herb of Ayurveda for Immunity

Giloy (Guduchi)

A Plant with a Reputation Older Than Memory When you walk through an Indian garden after the rains, you might notice a climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves clinging to trees or walls. That’s Giloy—also called Guduchi or by its Sanskrit name, Amrita, meaning “nectar of immortality.” It’s a plant that’s been celebrated for centuries in … Read more

Bibhitaki: The Detoxifying Fruit in Ayurveda’s Triphala

Bibhitaki

Bibhitaki, also known by its botanical name Terminalia bellirica, is one of the three fruits that make up the famous Ayurvedic blend Triphala. While its partners—Haritaki and Amalaki—often get the spotlight, Bibhitaki carries its own weight with a remarkable ability to cleanse, balance, and protect. In the Sanskrit texts, Bibhitaki is said to mean “the … Read more

Arjuna Bark: Ayurvedic Heart Protector Backed by Tradition

Arjuna Bark

A Tree Rooted in Healing Arjuna bark, or Terminalia arjuna, is one of those herbs that people whisper about in Ayurvedic circles with a kind of reverence. Not flashy like turmeric or trendy like ashwagandha, but steady, ancient, and remarkably consistent in its reputation. When healers talk about the heart, both physically and metaphorically, Arjuna’s … Read more