Ayurvedic Ingredients

Follow the sacred Amla tree through history, from the ancient Ayurvedic texts and temple architecture to Buddhist legend, Hindu festivals and the healing traditions of Tibet. Part 3 of our...

Explore the science of Amla (Phyllanthus emblica): its tannins, phenolic acids, flavonoids and vitamin C, and what laboratory research has found so far. Part 2 of our Amla series.

Discover Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica), the Indian gooseberry revered in Ayurveda for thousands of years. Explore its Ayurvedic profile, its place in Rasayana and Triphala, and its traditional uses in hair...

Explore Shikakai through an Ayurvedic lens, from its traditional qualities and relationship with the doshas to its longstanding use in hair oiling, botanical cleansing and Indian hair and skin-care rituals.

What gives Shikakai its natural cleansing properties? Explore the science of Acacia concinna, from its distinctive saponins and phytochemical signature to the chemistry behind its traditional use for cleansing the...

Discover Shikakai (Acacia concinna), a traditional Indian botanical cleanser with a long history of use in hair and scalp care. Explore its cleansing heritage, natural saponins and evolving place in...