Walnuts are among the best ‘brain foods’ you’ll find. Above all, they are on the shelves of nearly all grocery stores across the world. However, did you know that the benefits go beyond the nuts themselves? Walnut shells are a hidden gem in Ayurveda. These are present in a variety of healing products, such as […]

The Valerian herb is native to Europe and South Asia. However, it grows in North America as well. This contains an array of compounds which can lower stress and anxiety. Further, people often combine this with other herbs (such as hops or lemon balm) which causes calmness or sleepiness. Thus, this can treat various health […]

The Holy Basil or Tulsi plant is one of the most amazing natural medicines in Ayurveda. However, it doesn’t go by the name ‘holy’ for nothing – it packs in nutrients and compounds which benefit each of your bodily systems. For instance, some of these are calcium, zinc, chlorophyll, iron, and zinc. In addition, contains […]

Pomegranates are one of the most amazing fruits you’ll find. These are fruits of tennis-ball size (technically berries) with origins in the middle east. However, today these grow in the Mediterranean and north India too. Most of the fruit parts – including the roots, bark, peel, and seeds – contain antioxidant-rich compounds. Thus, there are […]

Oranges are one of the most refreshing and common citrus fruits. They are versatile too. For instance, you can chop them into a salad, add it to a custard, or simply consume it raw. However, not many people know that the peels carry value as well. While you may not be able to eat it […]

Neem is one of the most popular healing herbs in Ayurveda. Most importantly, it has incredible cosmetic and healing effects. This is because it contains cell reinforcement traits which fight maturation. It namely secures your skin from harmful UV rays, dust, and grime. Further, it contains nutrients and greasy acids which retains skin flexibility and […]

Moringa is a popular ingredient in in South Asian food. For instance, Indian recipes use these extensively as a spice through curries, cooked vegetables, and rice dishes. However, these leaves offer more than just a flavourful punch alone. This is because it packs vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, and C, all of which give […]

We’ve had a number of guests stay with us over the past month. Among these, we were lucky to host Ankita Sharma, a travel blogger who runs the page Trail Stained Fingers. Ankita and her husband, Mohit, have traversed the globe through some amazing experiences as India, East Asia, and Europe, with Germany in particular. […]