Fenugreek is the deliciously warming seed of the Trigonella foenum-graecum plant. It is an often overlooked but highly effective herb when it comes to imbalances of vata and kapha. Not only is it warming, but it also has a sweet taste and a nourishing, unctuous quality, which creates a strong grounding effect in the body.

Choosing which form of an herb to take can be quite confusing! There are tablets, liquid extracts, powders, add the powder to a shake…the list goes on. In Ayurveda, each form of the herb has specific benefits that the practitioner takes into consideration when recommending a form of an herb. This article is to help you figure out which method of delivery will be beneficial for you and when to take it!

Healthy Bones is more than just another calcium supplement. It's designed to support bone structure with supplements similar in nature and composition to actual human bone, and synergized with herbs that help maintain bone health at the core of the human body—the digestive tract.

Spring is prime-time kapha season, and it’s important to keep this lovely dosha in check. One of the best spices you can have on stock is ginger—in any shape or form, from fresh to powder. This little root will do you big wonders.

Oh, dear, wonderful ginger! We at Banyan LOVE ginger—and chances are that you do too. After all, this beloved herb is what Ayurveda reverently refers to as vishwabhesaj, “the universal medicine,” and some practitioners consider ginger to be “the herbalist’s best friend.” Please brew yourself your favorite cup of ginger tea and join us as we share a bit about one of our favorite herbal allies.

Eating fresh food is important, but do you get tired of the same salads, soups, and steamed vegetables day in and day out? Spices are colorful, aromatic, and exciting. There are no rules when it comes to spices, so don’t be bashful—get creative! 

Ayurveda includes a vast collection of herbs within its rich tradition. However, there are some herbs that stand on their own as extraordinary treasures. They are the superstar herbs of Ayurveda. If you take the time to discover their powers, if you learn how to use them properly, they will change your life.

While diet and lifestyle are absolutely important in cultivating the right response, herbs, like brahmi, were used by the ancient seers of Ayurveda to complement those efforts. Many of these herbs help to maintain the mind’s equilibrium in response to the stressors, just like brahmi helped the volunteers in the study maintain calmness. Tranquil Mind is packed with the wholesome goodness of herbs that do just that.

One of the simplest, yet most profound, aspects of Ayurvedic nutrition is the use of herbs in cooking. Aside from digestive support, herbs are magic kitchen helpers that assist healthy detoxification, support the immune system, and even freshen the breath. 

Okay, raise your hand if you’re familiar with the Ayurvedic herb chitrak. Anyone? Chitrak will give you heroic support, from fueling your digestive fire to aiding in healthy weight management, from destroying ama to revitalizing kapha—and so much more.

Throat Soother Herbal Spray is made to target the throat, where many people first note discomfort and feel that their immune system is being stressed.

Sleep is probably one of the most important activities in your day. I Sleep Soundly contains herbs that work at a root level, easing the things that cause sleep disturbances in the first place, such as fear, anxiety, or stress.

If you haven’t already heard about this super herb, it’s time to learn how beneficial Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) can be! Manjistha has become so popular and commonly requested that we have decided to offer it in tablet form, making it easy for you to take at home or on-the-go!

In hopes of reversing the future of endangered and irresponsibly harvested plants, we support projects that work with local farms across India to establish cultivated sources for some of our favorite herbs.

As summer winds down, we all begin to gear up for hard work in the months to come. Whether it is school, work, or a new project, sometimes it helps to have a little extra support for that amazing organ in our head—the brain.

Sipping ginger tea can cause gentle sweating as the body warms up. In the case of a ginger compress, the aromatic tea is used externally to bring warmth and lubrication to the kidneys and adrenals glands.

Guggulu is an incredibly potent and widely used herbal resin, with a rich history of use in traditional Ayurvedic preparations. Guggulu has the unique ability to deliver herbs deep into the tissues while simultaneously scraping away accumulated toxins.

Did you know that the nostrils are called “the gateways to the head” (shirodwar) in sanskrit, the ancient language of Ayurveda? They are the entry point of the breath of life (prana) to the entire body, and are thus the starting point of the entire pathway of prana in the body.

Traveling, while usually fascinating and delightful, is quite taxing on the mind and body. The change in physical location, traveling at high altitudes if flying, sitting for long periods if driving, and changes in time zones all have profound effects on your body by increasing vata substantially and creating fluctuations in your digestive fire (agni).

Shatavari once grew abundantly in the wild, but rising demand has pushed it toward endangerment. Learn more about how we're sustainably growing this beloved herb.

We are beginning to understand as a culture that stress is our own response to a stimulus. By realizing that we can choose our response to a stressor or learn to modify stressors, we find ourselves more in the control seat and still within our adaptive capacities.

Ashwagandha Bala Oil is one of Ayurveda's most beloved oil blends for the muscles and is especially helpful in supporting developing muscle tone in children. 

Ayurveda views the vocal cords as one of five important organs of action. Learn how to care for this part of the body so you can speak your truth with clarity.

Bronchial Support Herbal Syrup is an alcohol-free syrup with organic honey. It is all-natural and everyone (including both children over two and adults) can enjoy the benefits of this syrup!