Day 164/365 – On Milky oats
6/13/17 Milky oat tops infusion The next herb in the ‘stress-busters’ series is Milky oat tops (Avena sativa). They are called ‘milky’ due to the milky-white liquid comes out of seeds at the time of harvest. The tops and the lower parts, called oatstraw, are used for their supremely nutritive and replenishing qualities. They nourish […]
Day 163/365 – On Holy basil
Holy basil leaves and flowers 6/12/17 Today I’m highlighting the herb known as Holy basil or tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum). Like ashwagandha, it’s a supreme herb part of the ayurvedic compendium, and it’s used as a long-term adaptogen. It’s known as a tonic with an affinity for the brain and nervous system. It increases oxygen intake, […]
Day 162/365 – On Ashwagandha
6/11/17As part of my “Stress busters” class with Carly Wertheim this past week, I’ll do some highlighting of the herbs we discussed in the following posts.Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as winter cherry, is one of the prime adaptogens in Ayurvedic traditional medicine. In Tamil, the name is translated as “horse (ashwa) smell (gandha)” and […]
