Ayurveda is a traditional practice that takes a holistic approach to wellbeing. It originated in India more than 5,000 years ago, and has become popular in many other cultures. Its sister practice is yoga.
How is an old philosophy relevant today? The APA, Ayurvedic Professionals Association, notes that interest in Ayurveda continues to grow as more people take an interest in holistic wellbeing. One of the most important principles is the use of popular herbs in Ayurveda to support balance in the mind, body, and soul. You can find many of these herbs in our Spice Drops range.
Ayurveda takes into account our minds, bodies, interactions, food, energy, and the natural world. It makes them part of five basic elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space. A combination of these elements results in three doshas: Vata, Kapha, and Pitta. Based on your dosha, there could be an imbalance of any of these elements causing a physical or mental illness.
A person’s dosha is said to relate to both physical characteristics and personality. Healthline gives more information about each dosha, how they relate to personality, and what diet suits each dosha best. Ayurvedic practitioners use a variety of herbs and spices as part of this tradition. In the following section, you will find some of the herbs used in Ayurveda and how they are used in cooking.
Ayurveda is a tradition concerned with balance using a wide variety of herbs and spices. Rose, oregano, cumin, sage, tulsi, rosemary, peppermint, mint, and coriander are among the most popular herbs in Ayurveda, and each has its own place in traditional Indian cooking, from savoury dishes to warming drinks.
There are many other herbs in Ayurveda such as asafoetida, clove, and fenugreek. One of the reasons why we have focused on rose, oregano, cumin, sage, tulsi, rosemary, peppermint, mint, and coriander is due to the versatility of these Ayurvedic herbs in the kitchen. Any of these Ayurvedic herbs can be used in plenty of recipes to add flavour.
At Holy Lama, we provide body care and flavour extracts derived from herbs in Ayurveda. Our founders grew up with the principles of Ayurveda as part of daily life. Gouri Kubair, the Managing Director, chose Kerala, the birthplace of Ayurveda, as the place for the company’s factory.
Ayurveda has shaped their lifestyle, and they have used popular Ayurvedic herbs to create vegan and natural products for their business, specifically body care products and Spice Drops®. Gouri’s connection to Ayurveda continues beyond Holy Lama: her family owns Lasha Kerala, an Ayurveda and wellness resort in Kerala, India. The resort has been built and it is now ready to take guests!
Spice Drops® are natural extracts derived from herbs, roots, fruits, and flowers. Spice Drops® let you bring any food and drink to life with authentic flavours, quickly and conveniently. As they are highly concentrated, a little drop goes a long way. You can use them in your favourite meals and recipes to add a unique and delicious flavour. We have Spice Drops® for each of the popular Ayurvedic herbs listed above. Check out our wide range of Spice Drops® today and add them to your favourite meals.
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