Miraherba Blog
Ceylon Cinnamon: Facts, Uses and Confusion Points
In this article we deal with cinnamon. We attempt to clarify the annually recurring discussion about whether too much cinnamon is unhealthy with some facts. Find out what coumarin is all about and where it's found (spoiler: there are different types of cinnamon that are easy to confuse). As usual, it's packed with an Ayurvedic perspective on things and a few fine Ayurveda recipes.
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Pan Mukhwas – Recipe for Indian Spice Blend After Meals
Eaten too spicy? Why not try it the Indian way and chew Pan Mukhwas instead of sucking on a mint sweet! The Ayurvedic chewing spice blend reliably eliminates bad breath and balances the Doshas. With the recipe in this article, you can easily make the mixture yourself. Bonus: You'll find another recipe for an Ayurvedic remedy for bloating below in the blog post. For fresh air!
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Shatavari – Wild Asparagus as an Ayurvedic Aphrodisiac and for Fertility
Wild asparagus Shatavari is an Ayurvedic remedy for fertility wishes and menopause. As a Rasayana, it has strengthening effects on women and men – and can even be used for a face mask. Learn everything about Indian asparagus in our Ayurveda lexicon, including recipes for Laddhus and homemade cosmetics. Let's get to the asparagus!
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Karna Purana: Instructions for an Ayurvedic Oil Bath for the Ears
Now it's time for something special: In this article, we introduce you to one of the many Ayurvedic oil treatments: Karna Purana, the filling of the outer ear canal with hand-warm oil. The Ayurvedic oil bath is particularly soothing for Vata disorders and tension in the face, head, and neck areas. Learn what you need and when and how you can perform Karna Purana at home. Read now and feel good!
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Intimate Care for Men and Women: Tips and Recipes for Intimate Hygiene
Because we're not ashamed of our intimate areas, we discuss pH levels and intimate flora, dos & don'ts of intimate care for men, women and children in this blog article. We provide information about applications and ingredients of various natural care products as well as the treatment of simple mucous membrane conditions. You'll find recipes here for salves, sitz baths and steam baths for a healthy intimate sphere. Read now!
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Tamarind – The Effects of the Indian Date Tamarindus indica
The tamarind tree is as common in South India as the sight of a chestnut or linden tree in southern Germany. What's inside the tamarind pods, does the plant really help with weight loss, and what does Ayurveda actually say about it? Find all this and a recipe for Indian tamarind chutney in this blog article. Read quickly!
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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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