“Ancient Vedic gardens were not just for growing fragrant Ayurvedic herbs and pungent spices. Also, intricate landscaping in public spaces meant that many of these plants were Since it was also viral, it provided humans with some degree of resilience against infectious diseases,” says Vastukar Shilpa Khurana. From Delhi. Modern Indians no longer lounge in vast palace gardens, but here’s why we choose to grow certain kitchen Ayurvedic herbs as houseplants.
tulsi Holy basil etc.
tulsi This plant, planted in the central courtyard of an ancestral Hindu home, is the visual era of which Bollywood films are composed. Worshiped by ancient Hindus as an incarnation of the goddess Lakshmi, this herb relieves almost all common ailments, including fevers, colds, upset stomachs, and weakened immune systems. “The ideal orientation for growing basil is Brahmastan, which is the intentionally empty central space in Vedic architecture, but other possible directions include east, north, or northeast.” Khurana says. “Always keep the planter elevated and grow tulsi in a mandal or footstool.
Grit Kumari Aloe vera or something
Pisauican
The new genus of Aloe Vera was discovered by botanists in Bikaner only in 2020. “For people who are going through financial challenges, I usually recommend hardy succulents,” says Vastukal. Neither Vastu nor Feng Shui allows you to grow cacti indoors, so plant them outdoors in a direction other than northwest, or on a south or west windowsill.
neem Or Margosa
In Vastu, neem It is always grown in the northwest, adjacent to the northwest of any building, with its leaves within reach of windows. Although the leaves and flowers of this tree are bitter, its leaves and flowers are a favorite ingredient in Tamilian and Andhra cuisine, and are essential to both Ayurveda and Unani medicine.
pudina or mint
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