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Ayurvedic medicine is a holistic approach to human health. Its treatments include oil therapies or snehana, which regenerate and rejuvenate the skin, reduce feelings of tension and stress, contribute to physical relaxation and mental health of all three doshas.

Shilajit, also called asphaltum or momiya, is a resinous substance that is formed by the accumulation and decomposition of organic substances and minerals in rocks at altitudes of 3500-5000 m above sea level and in cave spaces, especially in the mountainous regions of the Himalayas, Altai and Ca…

The rose, known in India as Shatapatri or Taruni, has a very wide range of uses in eastern countries. In Persia, India, China and other countries, the tradition of its use is not only connected to the production of perfumes and cosmetics, as is customary in our environment, but is a common part …

Taking regular care of liver health and cleansing can help us resolve multiple health problems. The liver is a vital organ—a biochemical laboratory that is involved in a wide range of the body's biological functions. One can live without one kidney or one lung, but one cannot live without the …

Legends say that the traditional tea prepared from Masala spices already existed several thousand years ago, when the Indian Maharajas of the time would sip a strong decoction of various spices to stay awake while discussing court matters.

Kahwa is a drink that can transport you in a single sip to Kashmir, an ancient valley that was the centre of the spice trade. A cup of favourite Kashmiri Kahwa can energize like no other tea and its aroma evokes the flowering gardens and lakes of royal palaces built in ancient times under the Hi…

Do you like Amla? Then you will also be interested in Ayurvedic nutrition bars, which are made from this valuable Indian fruit and can be taken as a healthy snack to school, work or enjoyed during sport activity. 

The various aromas of herbs, spices and flowers are used by Ayurveda as an important part of sustaining mental health and well-being. Herbal aromatherapy can be used to strengthen prana, the life energy and thus support the overall resistance of the body.

The distinct fragrances of exotic flowers, trees and shrubs in aromatic essences and natural perfumes, or "Attar", are traditionally associated with life in the beautiful gardens of the Persian Shahs, the magnificent palaces of the great Mughals and the royal courts of the Indian Maharajas betwe…

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1630-1680) was a legendary warrior and wise ruler of the Maratha Empire, which occupied much of what is now India. His capital city was Pune, where he ruled as a "Raja" king and later assumed the title of emperor "Chatrapathi", formally raising himself to the level …

The Rajput princess Mira Bai (16th century) came from a royal family in Rajasthan. In adulthood, however, she renounced her wealth, roamed the country, consorted with wandering mystics, and became India's most famous poet and mystic. During her lifetime, she composed many devotional spiritual po…

Mumtaz Mahal (1593 - 1631) was born as Arjumand Banu Begum in Agra, where her father was a high-ranking Persian grand vizier serving in the Mughal Empire. In 1612, she was married to Prince Khurram, later the famous Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Mumtaz bore her husband fourteen children, including…