Ayurveda Town
Tradition, examined

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adaptogen

Every Ayurveda Town article tagged adaptogen — 2 pieces across 1 section.

Herbs & Formulations

Tulsi: the household plant with a modest research file

Holy basil is grown in courtyards across India and used domestically for coughs and colds. The clinical evidence is thinner than its cultural presence suggests.

Sanjay Iyer··3 min read

Herbs & Formulations

Ashwagandha: the evidence, and the reasons for care

One of the better-studied Ayurvedic botanicals, with a reasonable body of trial evidence for stress and sleep, and a specific set of safety issues worth knowing before starting.

Sanjay Iyer··3 min read