What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is an age-related progressive neurological disorder, characterized by degeneration of central nervous tissues, thereby affecting the motor skills of the individual. It signals the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells, resulting in a group of conditions called motor system disorders. Symptoms The primary symptoms of Parkinson’s disease ar...
The Star anise, botanical name Illicium Verum, is a licorice-flavored star-shaped fruit, mostly grown in China, Japan and Vietnam. It is dark brown in colour, with eight seeded petal-like segments. The fruit is usually picked before ripening and then dried to be used as a spice or a medicinal herb. However, it is considered to [...]
Psoriasis is a skin condition, rather than a disease. However, it is not contagious, but it can be hereditary. Although there are no exact causes for the condition, it is sometimes an allergic reaction to external influences, including food and environment, and sometimes stress. One of the first steps to reduce the severity of psoriasis [...]
Pinda Thailam (also known as Pinda oil) is a cooling massage oil, and mostly used by Pitta individuals, who particularly suffer from skin problems like rashes and eruptions. It is prepared from the Indian plants Manjishta and Shariba, and is highly therapeutic, as it contains pitta reducing herbs. While Manjistha is known to possess anti-rheumatic [...]
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