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Botanical name: Solanum nigrum Sanskrit name: Kakamachi English name: Black nightshade. Plant Description: This nightshade grows abundantly along the eastern fringe of Australia. It grows like a weed. It also grows in India, Americas and South Africa. It is native to Eurasia. Pant Identification: The berries grow in clusters. If a plant has only single berries, it may be the poisonous Atropa belladonna (Deadly Nightshade), which rarely is found in Australia so don't worry ... READ MORE

Grapes are the best among all the fruits and the most wholesome according to Ayurveda.* [siteorigin_widget class="Primrose_SOW_Heading"][/siteorigin_widget] The sweet taste (rasa) and post-digestive effect (vipaka) nourish the physiology with strength - whether it be building tissues and energy for the emaciated and depleted, a juicy aphrodisiac or providing mental strength to brush off negativity and mistaken intellect and rise above anxiety or depression. I like to use Draksadi Kashayam formula - ... READ MORE

Botanical name: Sambucus nigra (this is the common blackish-blue variety). Plant facts: The tree has hollow stems, which were used traditionally used as a straw to make flute like instruments. Health Benefits of Elderberry Elderberries have been shown by scientific studies to cure the common flu. This is more effective when made into a syrup or wine with other anti-bacterial spices like ginger and turmeric. Antiviral components of elderberry fruit extract were tested and ... READ MORE

Listen on iTunes / Apple Podcast App Listen on Andriod Uplifting Christianity to the high dignity and essence of Jesus’ own and true teachings. See and experience the deeper and true meaning of these scriptures and teachings which are based on pure consciousness, enlightenment and transcendence. [siteorigin_widget class="Primrose_SOW_Heading"][/siteorigin_widget] Through careful scholarly detective work, Kenneth has showed the essence of Jesus’ teachings. Dr. Kenneth Chandler received a Ph.D. from the University ... READ MORE

At this tail end of the pregnancy, the foetus becomes endowed with all its characters - the five senses (gandharsadi), intelligence (buddhi) and the physical anatomy and physiology are basically fully developed. What the foetus also acquires at this time is an ability to remember it’s past lives. But along with these memories come an overwhelming amount of information. 
Put yourself in the bare slimy feet of a 9-month-old foetus. ... READ MORE

Listen on iTunes / Apple Podcast App Listen on Andriod Medicinal Plants: from Himalayan Villages to the western marketplace. Astoundingly incorporating Ayurvedic herbs in common food and cosmetic products that you would have never imagined (ice-cream, chewing gum, cosmetics). [siteorigin_widget class="Primrose_SOW_Heading"][/siteorigin_widget] Dr. Ketan Joshi is a highly experieced food and drink scientist based in England with a PhD in sugar. After years of creating products for corporates, he wanted to do ... READ MORE

Why do you eat food? For fuel. Food gets digested (hopefully) to allow the mitochondria (the powerhouses of the cells) to produce ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) which is the energy you require to function in life. If you use the energy, like in the case of your daily activities, that is great! You are "spending" this “energy currency” well. If you just go to sleep after eating, because your use of ... READ MORE

While I will share with you a beautiful mythological story, the deeper significance and intended outcomes you can experience from this tale will also be shared. The Actual Purpose of Mythology The Gods and Goddesses of Indian “Mythology” are symbols of states of consciousness. Usually states of higher and expanded consciousness which are told in a legendary format. The sequence of the story (legend) triggers a “eureka” experience. This connects oneself with ... READ MORE

The dominant belief today is that UV light causes melanoma (associated with skin cancer). Melanoma incidence has risen 23 times from 1935-2012, but dermatologists can’t put their finger on what is causing the current surge. The ironic thing is, skin cancer rates are getting higher while people are getting exponentially less sun and using more sunscreen. Let us find out why the surge in melanoma is occurring and learn from ... READ MORE

Dylan Smith is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and holistic health educator based in Sydney, Australia, where he runs and operates the Vital Veda clinic offering patients consultations, body treatments and detoxification programs. Aimed at uncovering the root cause of ailments, Dylan travels the world to share his holistic passion, to teach patients to effortlessly integrate new foundational habits into their daily life so they can thrive. Regularly travelling to India ... READ MORE