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Nasya – Ayurvedic Nasal Cleansing and Care of the Nasal Mucous Membranes
Especially during the cold season, many struggle with dry mucous membranes, runny nose, and colds. The Ayurvedic oil treatment Nasya is used for these complaints. In this article, Sabine describes the various types of Nasya application and how you can practice Nasya. Additionally, you will find an overview of the different Nasya oils and their effectiveness. And now take a deep breath!
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10 Things About Incense, Space Clearing and a Ritual Instructions
Healing, spiritual incense burning, purification. Fragrant incense sticks in front of temples and in the yoga room, smoking incense swings in the church, the incense cone figurines at grandma's Christmas table, the intoxicating scent of incense rising from glowing incense coals at the winter solstice. The description alone will conjure not just images but also feelings for you. Why this is so, how scents affect our subconscious, why, when, and how incense is burned, you'll find out here.
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What is Curry? 10 Facts About the Indian Spice Blend
The small curry tree in our garden bloomed for the first time this summer. It was this wonderfully fragrant white umbel with its delicate little petals that inspired me to write something about the subject of curry. When most people think of "curry," they think of the yellow to red spice powder used to sprinkle on curry sausages or cook Indian dishes. But there's so much more to curry! Who reads this here gets hungry!
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Treating sunburn and insect bites with coconut ghee: Ayurveda medicine from your kitchen cupboard
What helps with annoying summer companions like swollen insect bites and sunburn? Sabine explains why you should move the coconut ghee from your kitchen cupboard to your medicine cabinet and how to apply an Ayurvedic compress yourself for burns, scalds, and skin irritations. Expand your home medicine cabinet this easily!
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Tulsi: The Sacred Basil ocimum sanctum and Its Use in Ayurveda
Learn everything about Tulsi, the "sacred basil," in the Ayurveda lexicon. While it can also be used in the kitchen, in terms of taste it has little in common with the Italian basil commonly found in our region. The green Tulsi herb is rich in antibacterial and antioxidant active ingredients and is a popular medicinal herb in Ayurveda medicine. Find out why Tulsi is "sacred" and how to use it in Ayurveda.
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Diabetes mellitus in Ayurveda Medicine: 7 Tips for Lower Blood Sugar Levels
Diabetes mellitus is a pathological disorder of sugar metabolism that has spread rapidly in recent decades. It is estimated that approximately 7 million people in Germany suffer from diabetes mellitus, with rising numbers. In this blog article, we focus on the most prominent form of diabetes mellitus. From an Ayurvedic perspective, we examine possible triggers and therapeutic approaches for Type 2 diabetes. Read now!
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Mate, Lapacho, Catuaba and co. – Coffee alternatives that do more than just wake you up
It doesn't always have to be coffee in the morning - there are numerous other stimulating alternatives to coffee that are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and – of course – caffeine. Pour yourself a cup and join us on an exciting journey of discovery through the plant diversity of the Amazon. In this article, you'll learn more about coffee alternatives!
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Make Your Own Ayurvedic Oil Bath - Snehana with Kati Basti
The Ayurvedic forehead oil flow Svedhana is probably known to everyone. Somewhat less photogenic but equally soothing is the Ayurvedic oil bath Kati Basti. Here, a warm oil pool is placed on the body in a dough ring made from chickpea flour on the lower back. The warm oil has a wonderfully soothing effect on the aching bones and joints. With this guide, you can easily make the oil bath yourself!
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Guggul – Application and Effects of Indian Myrrh in Ayurveda
Guggulu is frequently used in Ayurveda. But what exactly is it? In this article, we provide insight into the effects of Guggul resin and the production of Ayurvedic herbal-spice pellets, the Guggulu. Read now!
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