Author: Dr. Anju Dave
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Neem twig (datun) for Oral Health
Earlier Neem twig (called as ‘Datun’ in hindi) was commonly used in India for cleaning teeth and oral health. Probably that is why even without so many dental care products (variety of tooth paste, mouthwash, floss) and dentists, people used to have much healthier teeth and gums. Neem (Azadirachta indica) is widely known for its…
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OM
Om is not a word, rather it is an intonation; a deep sound, which, like music, transcends the barriers of age, race, culture and even species. It is made up of three Sanskrit letters: aa, au and ma which, when combined together, make the sound Aum or Om.The mantra “OM” is the name of God,…
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The Sacred Basil (Tulsi)
The Sacred Basil, as the name suggests, is considered holy in Indian households and is worshipped by offering JAL.
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Sanskrit
Sanskrit is an ancient Indian language, with the language of the Rigveda being its oldest preserved format. Sanskrit is said to belong to the Indo-European family of languages.