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 →
Turmeric (Curcuma longa), also called yellow ginger, saffron root, is a plant species of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). It originates from South Asia and is widely cultivated in the tropics.... 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 strong is your mind? This question is at the heart of Ayurvedic psychology. Because the mental strength and resilience of the individual determines whether and which psychotherapeutic interventions are... 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 →
Vata Dosha How the sensitive Vata Dosha, determined by space and air element, comes easily into balance and elegantly maintains it with the perfect couple Ayurveda and Yoga. To understand... read more →
Restless legs Restless Legs is a neurological disease whose cause and healing possibilities are still unknown. Ayurveda does not describe this clinical picture either. However, it is clear that it... read more →