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Ayurveda for everyday life, gently
Morning rituals, warming spiced food, living with the seasons, self-massage: India’s tradition of self-care, explained step by step, with its sources and its limits. Free articles on doshas, herbs, recipes and rituals.
What you’ll find here
- 1,030 articles and a glossary of 63 Sanskrit terms, free to read.
- 754 scientific publications cited, always with a DOI or PubMed link; the study type is stated.
- No invented reviews, testimonials or ratings; no cure claims.
- Published by Clément Lacaille (Clem corp, Tech-Bharat brand), France.
Where to start
GuidesWhat Is Ayurveda? Traditional Indian Medicine ExplainedWhat Ayurveda is: definition, core principles (doshas, agni, prevention), its legal status around the world and its limits. An honest guide to traditional Indian medicine.
DoshasFree Dosha Quiz (No Email): 20 Questions to Find Your Ayurvedic TypeFree dosha quiz, no email and no sign-up: 20 questions to estimate your Vata, Pitta or Kapha type, how to score your answers and what to do next.
GuidesHow to Start Ayurveda: Your First 30 Days, Step by StepHow to start Ayurveda without getting lost: a progressive 30-day plan, 4 concrete habits week by week, and the beginner mistakes to avoid.
RecipesAyurvedic Kitchari Recipe: Rice, Mung Dal and Exact RatiosClassic Ayurvedic kitchari: 2 parts basmati to 1 part moong dal, soaked, cooked in 4 volumes of water with ghee and spices. Exact steps, variants and storage.
Herbs & spicesAshwagandha: Benefits, Dosage and PrecautionsStress, sleep, vitality: what ashwagandha can really do, how to take it (powder, KSM-66), and the precautions to know before you buy.
Rituals & routinesDinacharya: The Complete Ayurvedic Morning RoutineDinacharya step by step: tongue scraping, warm water, self-massage, movement… the complete Ayurvedic morning routine, with a realistic 15-minute version.
How it works
Your Ayurvedic routine in three steps
- Take the 20-question dosha testWhat tradition says, and what studies actually show.
- Explore herbs and recipesWhat to know before you try any herb.
- Build a simple daily routineMeal plans, shopping lists and routines as PDFs.
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DoshasUnderstand the three doshas of Ayurveda — Vata, Pitta and Kapha —, discover your constitution and rebalance your energy day to day.
Herbs & spicesAshwagandha, triphala, turmeric, brahmi… the great herbs of the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia.
RecipesAyurvedic recipes that are simple to cook at home.
Rituals & routinesThe daily routines of Ayurveda step by step.
ProductsOils, ghee, tongue scrapers, chyawanprash, teas… how to choose quality Ayurvedic products, the criteria that matter and the traps to avoid.
WellnessThe Ayurvedic approach to the big wellness topics.
NutritionThe six tastes, the digestive fire agni, eating for your dosha and with the seasons.
GuidesWhat Ayurveda is, how to start, what science says, which precautions.
GlossaryAll the Sanskrit vocabulary, defined simply.
Our printable practical guides
See all guidesTo go further than the free articles: ready-to-use menus, schedules and cards.
Ayurvedic Kitchen in 4 WeeksFour weeks of ready-to-follow meal plans, tick-box shopping lists, a prep plan for every Sunday and 40 simple recipes.€10 · 46 A4 pages
Eat for Your DoshaA printable quiz to find your profile, complete food lists for each dosha, a typical day, a 7-day menu and 15 recipes.€10 · 32 A4 pages
Abhyanga Step by StepThe complete routine area by area, choosing your oil for your dosha and the season, three timed versions and a 21-day programme.€10 · 30 A4 pages
Dinacharya in 21 DaysA three-week programme, one habit at a time, with versions for your dosha, the season and your lifestyle, and daily tick-box cards.€10 · 30 A4 pages
Ritucharya: the SeasonsThe four seasons and their junctions read through Ayurveda, each with food, routine and 5 recipes, plus a gentle transition week, day by day.€10 · 31 A4 pages
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Most-read guides
Herbs & spicesHow Long Does Saffron Take to Work? What the Trials MeasuredSaffron trials measured mood after 6 to 8 weeks and sleep after 28 days of daily capsules. What that timeline means, which dose was used, and when to stop.
RecipesCCF Tea Recipe (Cumin, Coriander, Fennel): How to Make ItHow to make CCF tea: 1/2 tsp each of cumin, coriander and fennel seeds in 500 ml water, simmered 5 minutes. Timing, dosha tweaks, research and cautions.
Herbs & spicesPunarnava Side Effects: What Is Known and Who Should Avoid ItPunarnava side effects are poorly documented in humans. The real risks: masking kidney or heart swelling, diuretics, pregnancy, iron formulas and heavy metals.
Herbs & spicesCan You Be Allergic to Sandalwood? Skin Reactions and Side EffectsYes, sandalwood allergy exists: 1.8% of dermatitis patients tested reacted to sandalwood oil. Face powder side effects, incense, patch test and fakes.
Herbs & spicesCardamom vs Cinnamon: Plant, Taste, Uses and Safety ComparedCardamom is a seed pod from the ginger family, cinnamon a tree bark. How they differ in taste, Ayurvedic use and safety, including coumarin in cassia.
Herbs & spicesTulsi Tea Side Effects and Contraindications: Who Should Avoid ItTulsi tea is well tolerated by most adults. Contraindications: blood thinners, diabetes drugs, pregnancy, trying to conceive, surgery. What studies show.
NutritionSattvic, Rajasic, Tamasic Foods: Meaning, Origin and ListsTamasic means “of tamas”, dullness: stale, overcooked, heavy food. What the Bhagavad Gita (17.8–10) says, a table of the three food types, and what is cultural.
Herbs & spicesSaffron Overdose: How Much Is Too Much, Side Effects, RisksSaffron is safe as a spice, but reviews report toxic effects from about 5 g a day. Side effects, overdose thresholds, pregnancy, interactions and fake saffron.
Herbs & spicesHaritaki Review: What to Expect, How Long It Takes, What to CheckHaritaki review: what the tradition and research actually support, how long it takes to work, capsules vs powder, and the quality checks to make before buying.
Frequently asked questions
Who writes Ayurveda Guide?
The site is published by Clément Lacaille (Clem corp, Tech-Bharat brand). He is not a physician or a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner, and the site does not claim otherwise: there is no fictitious author or invented title. Our editorial method is public.
Is this site a substitute for medical advice?
No. The content is informational; every article points you to a doctor or pharmacist whenever symptoms, medication or pregnancy are involved.
How do I find my dosha?
Our dosha test gives a first estimate of your constitution in 20 questions, free and with no sign-up. It is an indicative self-assessment, not a diagnosis.
Are the practical guides paid?
The articles are free. The printable practical guides (PDF) cost €10 each, €39 for all 5; they are refunded on request by email within 14 days.
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Ayurveda deserves better than the marketing that surrounds it. Ayurveda Guide is an independent reference site: every article distinguishes what belongs to tradition, what the available studies say, and what calls for caution — drug interactions, product quality, heavy metals. Our editorial method is public, and our safety guide is the article we recommend you read first.