Well, the 21st century has really kicked in for us now! Pukka Herbs is live and kicking with the Organic Bio Nutrients and Organic Botanical supplements on Amazon!
Pukka is a Hindi word meaning ‘authentic’, ‘genuine’ or more colloquially ‘top quality’. It comes from the Sanskrit ‘pakwa’ and this sentiment of offering the best quality organic Ayurvedic herbs and service is what we at Pukka Herbs are all about. Our unique range of organic herbal remedies and award winning teas are based on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda – ‘the art of living wisely.’ We set up Pukka Herbs to make the wonders of this wisdom easily accessible to everyone.
Wednesday 19 May 2010
Tuesday 18 May 2010
Find our your Dosha!
The doshas:
In Ayurveda we are said to have body-mind types, these are known as dosha and consist ofvata, pitta and kapha. Each dosha has certain attributes and describes our individual characteristics, inherited traits, our likes and dislikes and our tendencies.
Generally we are a combination of dosha but one will usually dominate. If a dosha becomes out of balance, which can happen for a number of reasons, it can effect how we behave and even our health.
Typcial characteristics of each dosha type:
Vata types tend to be visionary, imaginative and full of creative energy but when they are out of balance they can be forgetful, spaced out, anxious and uptight. Typical vata problems are erractic digestion, bloating, anxiety or joint disorders.
Pitta types are confident, passionate leaders, organised and perfectionists but excess pittacan make them fiery, snappy and irritable. Pitta people have a tendency to suffer from skin irritations, overheating, heartburn and ulcers.
Kapha types tend to be loyal, kind-hearted, calm and full of love, but a kapha overload can make them lethargic, lacking in energy and a little overindulgent. Kapha types are prone to congestion, excess weight and sluggish digestion.
It's important to try and keep our doshas in balance in order to stay on top form. It's not always easy with the hectic lives we lead, but if we can learn what our body needs and adjust our lifestyle accordingly, it's a big step closer to staying healthy and happy!
May Star Products!
Check out the featured products for this May either via Pukka Herbs or come and see them at our new Facebook page.
Check out the featured products for this May either via Pukka Herbs or come and see them at our new Facebook page.
Friday 14 May 2010
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF VINYASA KRAMA YOGA
The lovely people at Harmony Yoga are running a series of Summer Schools in Wells and Doncaster in the upcoming months.
14th-20th August 2010 in Wells, Somerset. UK
30th August - 5th September 2010 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. UK
With Steve Brandon, IYN Yoga Elder, AYS Senior Teacher.
Yoga is a complete, integrated approach to attain optimum health, vitality, longevity and spiritual awareness. It arose from the spiritual tradition of ancient India where the sages wanted to maintain perfect health and total independence to pursue the goal of spiritual freedom. So, they devised the practices of Yoga to attain these aims. These courses are designed to be primarily practical and experiential with theoretical teachings to support your understanding.
For more information,click here
Thursday 13 May 2010
New Fair Trade Green Teas
We set out to create some truly incredible tasting, smooth green teas. So we have selected the finest organic whole leaf green tea hand picked by Fairtrade growers around the world.
Each tea has been specially blended by our herbalist, Sebastian, using the whole leaf which is gently steamed and rolled to retain the fantastic delicate flavour. The methods used to prepare our organic Fairtrade green teas ensure the high levels of antioxidants are preserved. We've blended three great flavours: Green Tea, Mint Green Tea and Lemon Green Tea. Worthy of any tea break, any time!
The three varieties of green tea used in our unique ‘Green tea’ blend are sourced from Fairtrade growers in China, India and Vietnam.
Sencha green whole leaf tea comes from a pioneering project in China called Da Zhang Shan which means ‘Great Barrier Mountains’. It is the first EU organic and Fairtrade project in China. There are 15,000 smallholders, each owning a third of a hectare. The Sencha green tea is a traditional Chinese tea made by steaming and rolling that creates a flat whole leaf, brimming with flavour.
Oothu green whole leaf tea comes from an estate in India called Singampatti which means ‘Home of the Lion’. Some of the original pioneers of organic farming in India came from this estate. They use bio dynamic farming methods and are also Demeter certified because of the effective growing techniques used. The Fairtrade estate has a high social responsibility with schools, a hospital, crèches and special shops with discounted food. 
Suoi Gang green whole leaf tea comes from Van Chan in Vietnam. The green tea is sustainably collected by H’mong and Zhao tribes from wild tea trees that grow in certified organic rainforests. Tea collecting is a part of their ancient culture which existed even before tea drinking became popular. The trees are grown to full height and therefore have a higher antioxidant level. No cultivation is involved as the trees are part of the local ecosystem. Traditionally Suoi Gang is quite a strong local brew, however, there has been investment in this Fairtrade project which has helped to refine the flavour and create a delicious smooth tea.Award Winning Teas
Posting this a little late (as it happened last month!), but good news! Pukka won BEST NEW ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCT at the Natural and Organic Products award for our new After Diner Tea. After Dinner is a deliciously rich and full-bodied blend of bitter-sweet digestive herbs including organic fennel, chicory and cardamom. Perfect sipped after a meal to help soothe and support the digestive system.
Certified organic by the Soil Association.
Certified organic by the Soil Association.
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