Panchakarma, Shirodhara, Svedana - these are methods of Ayurvedic medicine to relieve pain. An interview: Veronika Bucher (B.A. Communication, freelance author) with Sabine Anliker about palliative therapy, who is a... read more →
Keywords Subdoshas: Ayurveda divides each of the three doshas - Vata, Pitta, Kapha - into five subdoshas. The doshas perform different functions in different places in the body as well... read more →
The constitution types (prakṛti) Every person has a certain physical and psychological constitution that has existed since birth and does not change significantly during life. The Sanskrit term for this... read more →
Ayurvedic Doṣa teaching Vata, Pitta, Kapha The human body is made up of the five elements (Pañca-Mahābhūtas): earth (Pṛthivi), water (Āpas / Jala), fire (Agni), air (Vāyu) and ether (Ākāśa).... read more →
Ayur-Vedic Philosophy Ayurvedic medicine has its roots in the Vedic philosophy. To understand Ayurveda in its profound aspects, it is important to know the philosophical background. Sānkhya philosophy Ayurveda is... read more →
How did Ayurveda come to mankind? Ayurvedic medicine is a thousand years old medicine, practiced and taught by the forefathers and wise seers (Rishis) for the benefit of mankind. It... read more →
Many people are concerned about the causes and therapy of COVID-19 disease. How does Ayurveda medicine view COVID-19 disease? What prophylaxis and treatment options offers Ayurveda? Ayurveda is based on... read more →
(lat. Geum urbanum L., syn. Caryophyllata officinalis) Colewort is a perennial with a strong rootstock. It can be found on forest edges, in bushes and generally in shady, cool spots.... read more →
(lat. Sambucus nigra L.) The elderberry (Sambucus nigra) belongs to the favorite plants of Paracelsus. It is one of the oldest medicinal plants and grows particularly close to dwellings. The... read more →
(lat. Tussilago fanfara L.) The coltsfoot is one of the best cough remedies. The name "Tussilago" comes from the Latin "tussis ago", which means "I drive away the cough". The... read more →