Materia Medica

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) bush growing in Nepal, realistic botanical photo
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) — Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry
A whole-plant guide to Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) covering identification, roots, leaves, berries, seeds, powders and extracts, Ayurvedic tradition, modern stress and sleep research, thyroid and liver safety, growing, folklore, magical... Read more...
Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) — Tulsi, Sacred Basil
A guide to Ocimum tenuiflorum covering tulsi's sacred and Ayurvedic context, tea use, emerging research, glucose and medication cautions, and safety. Read more...