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In Ayurveda, Neem – the same genus as the mahogany tree – is used to cool and soothe the body. With overheating comes side effects such as digestive heat, redness and sweating, and bitter foods such as Neem have been used in traditional Indian medicine for hundreds of years to cool you down.

The herbs and spices we use at Pukka are harvested in all sorts of ways: some use the roots of a plant, others use the leaves, and others – like kutaja and cinnamon – come from the bark of the tree.

Over-usage and destructive harvesting methods have led guggul – or Indian myrrh – to become one of the most endangered plants used in Ayurveda. We work with farmers in Rajasthan, who are aiming to reverse the decline by choosing to cultivate guggul to bring its magic back.

Warming, good for digestion and a natural protector are just some of the benefits of ginger. This super spice has been used for centuries as a central part of the Asian diet and traditional healthcare. Here at Pukka, we use ginger in so many of our teas and supplements – not just because of its exotic flavour but also because of the health benefits.

Discover how we capture the fiery nature of the ginger root, and harness it in a wide variety of our teas and supplements.

For the Great Pied Hornbill, trust and longevity are important: and they are to us, too, which is why we’re working to protect their nesting habitats through our FairWild certified programme.

The Indian Gooseberry has a number of different names: while ‘Amla’ is the original Hindi name, you’ll also find it described as ‘Amalaki’ in Sanskrit and ‘Dhatri’ in Ayurveda. With ‘Dhatri’ meaning ‘mother’ or ‘nurse’, it’s those nurturing properties that make it such an important part of many of our supplements.

Many of the world’s wild habitats are slowly being destroyed, and here at Pukka, we want that to change. Around 20% of the medicinal herb species that are used around the world are threatened, but with determination, belief and the help of our local partners, conservation is more than possible.