Coconut, a symbol of luck for fresh starts, offers nutrients and benefits for skin and hair. Its oil aids with dryness, scars, and promotes hair growth while preventing dandruff.

Turmeric, an ancient spice, eases arthritis due to curcumin’s anti-inflammatory effect. Ayurveda it for Kapha, Vata balance, skin health, and blood disorder relief.

Himalayan salt, Ayurveda’s superior choice, comes in white to pink/red hues due to iron and minerals. Rich in 84 minerals, it balances electrolytes, relieves cramps, and aids bone health with calcium and magnesium.

Honey, Ayurveda’s ‘Perfection of Sweet,’ eases cough with ginger and pepper, aids digestion, manages weight, treats wounds, and soothes sunburned skin due to its antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

Ghee, Ayurveda’s Ghrta, enhances herb effectiveness and immunity, relieves constipation, boosts brain function, aids wound healing, and improves skin quality with anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties.

Almonds, known as the “King of Nuts,” have sweet and bitter varieties. Sweet almonds lower LDL, raise HDL, and offer antioxidants. Almond oil is versatile, aiding skin and hair, making them a nutritious choice.

Alsi (Flax seeds) are nutrient-rich, aiding weight loss, improving digestion, and relieving constipation with their laxative properties. Ayurveda endorses their inclusion for overall health benefits.

Amla, the ‘Indian gooseberry,’ abundant in vitamin C, bolsters immunity. Ayurveda esteems it as a Rasayanic tonic, fostering radiant skin, purified blood, and enhanced eyesight for holistic health.

Walnuts, rich in omega-3s, enhance memory and heart health. They’re a brain-boosting superfood, improve fertility in men, and walnut oil benefits skin by preventing acne, dryness, and wrinkles.

Kalonji (Upakunci in Ayurveda) aids blood sugar control and digestion, balances cholesterol, boosts metabolism, and enhances skin and hair health with its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

Neem, a medicinal marvel, combats infections, skin issues, diabetes, and more. Oral/topical use treats acne, psoriasis, and wounds. Neem oil fights head lice. Twigs prevent dental woes.

Ayurveda backs raw Sesame seeds for digestion, reduces Ama with warmth. Nutrient-rich, great daily, roasted or in salads. Sesame helps cholesterol, manages blood glucose as anti-diabetic.

Peanuts, known for affordable heart-healthy fats, support heart health, reduce diabetes risk, and aid weight control. They also have a lower environmental footprint than other nuts.

Safflower, thistle-like with yellow-orange flowers, yields seeds for unsaturated safflower oil. Chinese and Iranian traditional medicine values its flowers and seeds.