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Kumkumadi Lepam- An ayurveda beauty preparation

Kumkumadi lepam is an age old ayurveda remedy for acne and pimples ( known as youvana pitikas in ayurveda), dark circles, pigments, scars and stretch marks. Kumkumadi lepam contains skin friendly herbs like Saffron, sandal wood and Turmeric . Action of Ingredients: Saffron: Saffron helps to reduce dark pigments, dark circles under eyes, acne and pimple. These magic red stigmas increase fairness and glow... (posted by Dr SavithaSuri 1 year 18 days ago.)
Ayurveda description of Kumkuma- Saffron -Crocus sativus

In texts of Ayurveda the herb Crocus Sativus or kumkuma or saffron is grouped under “Varnya” gana. Varnya means the one which imparts fairness and glow to skin. Saffron is one of the costliest spices used in Ayurveda, Unani and Chinese medicinal preparations. It is used extensively in European, North African, and Asian cuisines as a seasoning and coloring agent. The history of this... (posted by Dr SavithaSuri 1 year 22 days ago.)
Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of Amla or Indian Gooseberry

Amalaki or Amla is also known as Indian goose berry. It is a deciduous tree which reaches a height of 5 meters. The bark of this tree is light brown in colour. Leaves which are 10 mm long and 3 mm wide are closely set in pinnate fashion giving a feathery appearance. Flowers are pale green and occur in cluster of 6 to 10. Fruits are fleshy, globe shaped and depressed at poles. They weight 6-8... (posted by Dr SavithaSuri 1 year 84 days ago.)
Skin care in Winter

Skin, the protective covering of our body bears assault of changing climates and seasons. Scorching heat of the summer vexes the skin with sun burns and dehydration. Thus the skin needs rest and rejuvenation in winter. But winter takes its own toll on the skin. The cold and dry weather of winter brings about drying of skin making it scaly. Lack of sufficient humidity out doors leads to cracked skin. Indoor heating further removes the... (posted by Dr SavithaSuri 1 year 131 days ago.)
Win the Winter

Long nights, short days, sparkling snow flakes and people dressed in warm clothes are the images evoked for the word winter. The winter season is marked as Hemanta ritu in ayurveda. Hemanta ritu starts from mid November and ends in mid January. This falls in southern solastice which is called as visarga kala or dakshinayana in ayurveda. Winter causes health problems when adequate precautions and safety measures are not taken. But winters... (posted by Dr SavithaSuri 1 year 131 days ago.)
Natural Ways To Increase Testosterone
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Testosterone hormone is produced by testicles in men. It is responsible for development of male sexual characters like physical strength, muscle mass, body shape, body hair, deep voice, sexual function etc. Erectile dysfunction occurs when testosterone level is reduced. But this is not the only cause for erectile dysfunction. Causes for low testosterone levels: Age : The... (posted by Dr SavithaSuri 4 years 161 days ago.)