Dashmula Ghrita is polyherbal Ayurvedic medicated ghee. This ghee is indicated in treatment of respiratory problems. As the name suggests, this medicated herbal ghee contains Dashmul. The other ingredients include Trikatu, hing, tulsi etc with ghee.

Overview

The preparation of Ayurvedic ghee requires mainly three essential components viz. Drava (a liquid which may be one or more as Kashaya/decoction, Svarasa, Dugdha, Mastu, etc), Kalka (a fine paste of the drug(s) ) and Sneha dravya (Ghee). For preparing medicated ghee, the decoction, kalkas (paste of drugs) of herbs are boiled in ghee according to formula. The processing is done for absorbing the therapeutic principle in ghee.

Here is given more about Dashmoola Ghrita such as indication/therapeutic uses, Key Ingredients and dosage.

Key Ingredients of Dashmula Ghrita

• Dashmula (Each root taken in amount of 307.6 gram),
• Water for decoction 12.288 litre
• Ghrita(clarified butter) 768 grams

Each 12 grams: Pushkara Inula racemosa, Sathi Hedychium spicatum, Bilva, Tulsi, Sunthi, Maricha, Pippali, heeng

Uses of Dashmula Ghrita

• Vata roga
• Vataj kasa or Cough that is due to vitiation of vata dosha
• Kapahaja kasa or cough due to Kapha dosha
• Vata kapaha roga or diseases due to vitiation of vata and kapha dosha

Dosage of Dashmula Ghrita

Dashmula ghrita can be taken internally in dosage of 5-12 grams. The Anupan or liquid vehicle for this medicine is warm water or warm milk. The exact dosage of Ayurvedic medicine depends on various factors such as age of person, strength, and physical condition etc.

Durvadi Thailam is herbal Ayurvedic medicated oil prepared from Durva and base oil. Base oil can be sesame or coconut oil. When this oil is prepared in coconut oil or Kera thailam, it is known Durvadi kerathailam. Durvadi Taila.

Overview

It is mentioned in Chakradatta and Bhaishajya Ratnavali in Vrana shotha Roga Adhikara for the treatment of Vrana. Wound is known as Vrana in ayurveda. It includes abrasion (wearing away of the upper layer of skin as a result of applied friction force), haematoma (localized swelling filled with blood caused by a break in the wall of a blood vessel, blood clots and remains inside muscle/organ), bruise injury (discoloration and tenderness of the skin due to the leakage of blood from an injured blood vessel), contusion, fissure in ano, stab wounds, incised wounds, laceration (torn wound), abscess, cyst etc.

Durva or doob grass is main ingredient of this oil. Durvadi taila has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties due to which effectively helps in wound healing.

Here is given more about Durvadi Thailam such as indication/therapeutic uses, Key Ingredients and how to use.

Key Ingredients of Durvadi Thailam

Here is listed ingredients of Durvadikera Tailam by Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal: Kera tailam or coconut oil, Durva, Neem, Mulheti and Kera shiram coconut milk

Medicinal Uses of Durvadi Thailam

• Dandruff
• Scabies
• Skin problems, itching
• Wounds

How to use Durvadi Thailam

Durvadi taila is for external use only. It can be applied on scalp for treating scalp infections and on wounds. 5-10 ml of oil should be applied and massaged on scalp. For good results, it should be applied at night and washed off next morning. In case of cuts, wounds and similar condition, Durvadi oil should be applied on affected body part and kept at least for one hour.

Acidity is most common stomach health problem. Indian Ayurvedic medicines are very effective in treatment of all type of acidity. It can be caused by many factors like foods. Acidity can be temporary and in some people it can be chronic. In Ayurveda their are many medicines to treat acidity, these medicines are herbal or polyherbal and safe in use.

Sooktyne Tablet & Syrup

This detoxicates the digestive tract. Free from drawbacks of current synthetic drugs, antacids, H2 blocking agents etc. This medicine is very useful in treatment of hyperacidity and other digestive disorders like Gastritis, Duodenal and Gastric Ulcers. This medicine comes in two forms tablet and syrup. You should take 2 tablets 3 to 4 times a day between meals or 1/2 to 1 tablet mixed with water or milk 3-4 times a day.

Kamadudha Rasa

This medicine is used for treating hyperacidity, bleeding and various diseases due to imbalance in pitta inside body. One should take 250 mg to 500 mg twice a day. This medicine is from specific branch of Ayurveda which is known as Rasashastra in which precious metals, minerals and gems are used to prepare medicine.

Avipattikara Churna

This herbal powder medicine is very helpful for people who are suffering from hyperacidity, constipation and other gastric problem. This can be given 2 teaspoon(adult) and 1 teaspoon(children) three times a day with with milk when stomach is empty or as directed by doctor.

Drakshadi Lehyam

Ayurvedic medicine useful in treating anaemia and liver problems. It improves digestion by boosting liver function and very effective in acidity due to weak digestion. You can take 5- 10 gm twice a day after meals or as prescribed by physician.

Alsarex Tablet(Charak)

This is very famous Ayurvedic medicine for chronic acidity due to Gastric ulcer, Duodenal ulcer, Non-ulcer dyspepsia. It is a natural antacid and antiulcerant. Alsarex not only reduces the acid secretion but also strengthens the mucosal defence. Two tablets 2-3 times a day with a bland diet for three to six weeks.

Acidinol(BAN Lab)

Acidinol is one of the best herbal Ayurvedic medicine for treatment stomach acidity and disorders occurred due to acidity like stomach refluxes into the esophagus and cause heart burn. Take 1 tablet 3 times a days after meal or syrup 1-2 teaspoonful(s) three to four times as needed orally after every meal. In case of chronic acidity take this medicine for 4 weeks.

Soota Sekhar

Sutshekhar Ras is herbomineral medicine with mercury, sulphur, copper, borax and herbs. Such medicines are known as ras rasayan in ayurveda. 125 mg to 250 mg twice a day with honey(3 gm) and clarified butter (1.5 gm). Honey and ghee should not be in equal quantities. These are prescription drugs and should be taken after consulting medical practitioner.

Plantacid

This herbal medicine come in both form capsule and syrup. This is very famous Ayurvedic medicine to treat acid peptic disorder. Recommended dosages are  Capsule: Take 2 capsule daily three time and Syrup: 10 ml daily three time.

Piyushvalli Ras is herbomineral Ayurvedic medicine. This medicine is referenced from Bhaishajyaratnavali, and is indicated in Grahni rogadhikar. Piyush Valli Ras is an effective medicine for treating difficult to treat sprue, dysentery, and piles. It is a useful medicine for treating atisaar with mucus and blood. When taken with recommended Anupan Piyush Valli Ras, is also useful in Gulma, Anaemia, Low appetite, Burning sensation, Nausea and Vomiting.

Here is given more about Piyushvalli Ras such as indication/therapeutic uses, Key Ingredients and dosage.

Key Ingredients of Piyushvalli Ras

Equal amount of Each: Shudh (purified) Parad, Shudh Gandhak, Abrakh Bhasma, Raupya Bhasma, Loh Bhasma, Shudh Tankan, Rasanjan, Swarn-Makshik Bhasma

Jaatipatra, Yavani, Lavang, Shwet-Chandan, Musta, Patha, Jeerak, Dhanyak, Lajjalu, Ativisha, Lodhra, Kutaj, Indrajav, Twak, Jatiphal, Bilva Phal, Nimba Leaves, Shudh Dhattur Beej, Dadim Phal-Twak, Haritaki, Dhayati Pushp. Processed in Bhringraaj swaras for 7 days

Uses of Piyushvalli Ras

• Atisaar, Dysentery
• Malabsorption syndrome
• Impaired or weak digestion
• Excessive abdominal gas in dysentery
• Gulma, Gas, Pain/Colic, Piles

Dosage of Piyushvalli Ras

1-2 tablets should be taken in morning and evening. In Atisaar, piles and Sangrahni this medicine should be taken with roasted Bilva with equal amount of jaggery OR with roasted jeera and honey. In case of Gulma, Tilli, Kamala, this should be taken with Kumari ras. In case of Burning sensation, thirst, nausea, vomiting it should be taken with pomegranate juice.

Dhatura is an annual herb that occurs throughout the country. Its scientific name is Datura metel Linn (Synonym D. fastuosa L., D. alba Ramph; D. cornucopaea Hort.) and belongs to Family Solanaceae. In Ayurveda, its seeds, roots and dried whole plant are used for medicinal purpose.

Overview

Dhatura leaves have antitumor, anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory properties. Its flowers are anti-asthmatic. The leaves, seeds and root are anti- catarrhal, febrifuge, anti-diarrhoeal, anti-dermatosis.

Ayurveda classifies Datura in Upavisha Varga (secondary toxic drugs). UpVisha varg is a category of herbs with toxic effect on body. As per Ayurveda, in small doses, Vish (poisons) are fast acting and effective medicines. So Datura is used for medicine preparation only after proper Shodhan or purification.

Vernacular names

• Sanskrit: Kanak, Ummatta, Dhustura
• Assamese: Dhatura
• Bengali: Dhutura, Dhutra
• English: White Thorn Apple
• Gujarati: Dhaturo
• Hindi: Dhatura
• Kannada: Umbe
• Malayalam: Ummam
• Marathi: Dhatra
• Oriya: Dudura
• Punjabi: Dhatura
• Siddha/Tamil: Oomatthai, Karuvoomatthai
• Telugu: Ummettha, Erriummetta
• Urdu: Dhatura

Distribution

Found throughout India, in waste lands.

Ayurvedic properties of Datura

Kanak or Dhatura seeds contains alkaloids and fixed oil.

As per Ayurveda, Dhatura seeds are Madhura, Katu, Tikta, Kashaya (Rasa), Guru, Ruksha, Tikshna (Guna), Ushna (Virya), Katu (Vipaka) and Kaphahara, Varnya, Madakari, Vishahara, Krimihara, Vran-hara, Krimi-hara, Bhram-hara, Vamaka (Karma).

The whole Dhatura plant are Madhura, Katu, Tikta, Kashaya (Rasa), Guru, Ruksha, Tikshna (Guna), Ushna (Virya), Katu (Vipaka) and Kapha-hara, Varnya, Madakari, Agni-Vriddhikar (Karma).

Chemical contents of Dhatura

Root: alkaloids, tropane derivatives; Stem: hyoscine, hyoscyamine, Leaf: hyoscine, hyoscyamine, micotianamine; Fruit (pericarp): alkaloids, β-sitosterol, triterpene, daturaolone, daturadiol; Seed :hyosane, hyoscyamine, daturaolone, fastusic acid; Seed-oil: β-Me-sterols

Important Ayurvedic formulations

• Kanak asava
• Sut Shekhar Rasa
• JwaranKush Rasa
• Laxmi Vilas rasa
• Kanak Sundar Rasa
• Dugdha Vati
• Piyus Valli Rasa
• Ekang veer Rasa
• Puspadhanva Rasa
• Laghu Vish Garbha Taila
• Vishtinduka Taila
• Dhatura Taila

Hyoscine alkaloid

Various parts of Dhatura plants contains hyoscyamine and hyoscine alkaloids.

Hyoscine is the principal alkaloid of the leaves at all times.

Proportions of hyoscine and hyoscyamine in plant varies with age of the plant, duration of sunlight, light intensity, general climatic conditions, chemical sprays, hormones and certain other environmental factors.

Hyoscine alkaloid has depressant effect on the central nervous system. This alkaloid is used as the base for the hydrobromide salt which is used as a pre-anaesthetic, antisialagogue (diminishes or stops the flow of saliva), adjunct to general anaesthesia.

The alkaloid Hyoscine in large doses is a POISON that can cause delirium (Delirium is acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence) and coma.

Traditional Use of Dhatura

Dhatura is a medicinal herb and used traditionally to treat various ailments throughout the country. The seeds of Dhatura plant is used in treatment of leprosy in West Bengal and Rajasthan. In Rajasthan the leaves are used for treating Guinea worm disease (A parasitic disease caused by infection with the guinea worm). In traditional medicine, the leaves, roots and seeds are used in fever with congestion, insanity, diarrhoea, and skin diseases.

Dhatura has narcotic, acrid, anodyne, antispasmodic, intoxicating, and emetic properties. It is used in preparation of many medicines useful in treatment of fever, insanity, lumbago, sciatica, painful swelling and neuralgia.

WARNING

Dhatura is extremely poisonous plant. Toxic effect of Dhatura on body are dryness of mouth, intense thirst, increase in heart rate, and blurring of vision with prominent mydriasis, hallucinations, delirium, and loss of motor coordination which may further lead to coma and ultimately to death by respiratory failure.

In Ayurveda, the Dhatura is used only after proper Shodhan. Do not take any part of plant internally.

Okra or Lady's Finger is a very common vegetable. Its botanical name is Abelmoschus Esculentus and belong to family Malvaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and now cultivated throughout India. The immature green, Okra or Bhindi(Hindi) are eaten as food vegetable. It is a healthy vegetable with lots of fibre, vitamins, calcium and folate.

Overview

Okra contains high amount of pectin like mucilage. This mucilage has many medicinal properties and contains calcium, carbohydrates, flavonoids, saponins and coumarins. This sticky substance has stomach cytoprotective (protect the stomach mucosa against injury by increasing gastric mucous secretion) activity. Mucilage is also helpful in absorbing mucous waste of intestinal tract. It is laxative that is helpful in constipation. It can heal ulcers and also reduces acid reflux. Mucilage has ability to flush the toxic substance from body and controlling of bad cholesterol.

Okra has Antioxidant, Anti-ulcer Anti-cancer, Antimicrobial, Hypoglycemic , Hypolipidemic and Anti-diabetic properties.

Scientific name: Hibiscus esculentus, Abelmoschus esculentus

Kingdom: Plantae;Division: Magnoliophyta;Class: Magnoliopsida;Order: Malvales;Genus: Abelmoschus;Species: A.Esculentus

Vernacular names

Bengali: Dhoras;Gujarati: Binda;Hindi: Bhindi;Kannada: Bendekayi;Malayalam: Venta;Marathi: Bhendi;Tamil: Ventai;Telegu: Bendakaya;Trade name: Lady's finger

Okra Raw Nutrition Value per 100 g

Percentages are related to US recommendations to for adults. (Source: USFDA database)

Medicinal uses of Okra or Lady's finger fruit

Okra is Anti-Diabetic

Okra is an effective anti-diabetic herb. Diabetes, which is metabolic disorder is characterised by increase in blood sugar level. The increased blood sugar level has a negative effect on all body organs. It is very important to maintain blood sugar level in normal range. Okra or Bhindi can be helpful in doing so. Bhindi has hypoglycemic (lowering blood sugar level in blood) and hypolipidemic (reducing lipid concentrations in the serum) activities which causes lowering of increased blood sugar level in diabetes.

The aqueous extract of Okra has maximum anti-diabetic effect. For preparing the aqueous extract, few okra fruits are taken (5-7), washed and chopped. These cut pieces are soaked in water at night. Next morning, the pieces are squeezed so that the mucilage enters the water. This mucilage containing water is taken orally in morning, regularly for one month to control the elevated blood sugar level.

Okra Cures Constipation

Okra is rich in fibre and mucilage. The high fibre content makes okra a good laxative. Fibres causes sufficient level of water in stool and mucilage further softens bowel.

Okra for skin conditions

The okra has antimicrobial and emollient properties.

For psoriasis and burn injuries, the okra fruits are grinded to make paste. This paste is applied on affected area and kept for 2-3 hours. This should be done for fifteen days.

Madanprakash Churna is a polyherbal Ayurvedic medicine. It is prepared from many aphrodisiac medicinal herbs such as Musli, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Gokhru etc. It is nutritive tonic that improves physical and sex power. It is indicated in many male sexual health problems.

Here is given more about Madan Prakash Churna such as indication/therapeutic uses, Key Ingredients and dosage.

Key Ingredients of Madan Prakash Churna

Equal amount of Each: Talamkhana, Musali, Vidarikand, Shunthi, Ashwagandha, Kapikachu Beej, Shalmali Pushpa, Bala, Shatavari, Mochras, Gokshur, Jatiphal, Urad Dal roasted in ghee, Bhang and Vanshlochan

Misri equal to amount of total herb powder

Uses of Madan Prakash Churna

• Night discharge
• Premature ejaculation
• Thin semen
• Low sperm count
• Improves physical health
• Useful in many semen related problems

Dosage of Madan Prakash Churna

Madan Prakash Churna is a classical Ayurvedic formulation for treating various sexual male problems. It should be taken in dosage of 3-6 grams with cow's milk twice a day, in morning and an hour before going to bed.

Ulat Kambal is used in Ayurvedic system of medicine for treatment of gynaecological disorders. Abroma augusta is a perennial tree found throughout India from Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, eastwards to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and in Southern India. It is mainly found in hot and moist environment.This plant has soft hair like structures on leaves and stem which causes itching when touched. Its trade name is Ulat kambal.

Overview

Botanical name: Abroma augusta (L) Lt.

Synonym: Ambroma augusta Linn. f.;Abroma augulata Lam., A. wheeleri Retz., A. fastuosum Gaertn., Theobroma augusta L.

Family: Sterculiaceae

Vernacular names

Assamese: Bon kopashi;Hindi, Bengali and Unani: Ulat kambal;Tamil: Sivapputtutti;Trade name: Ulat kambal;Folk: Kumal, Sanukapaasi;English: Perennial Indian Hemp, Devil’s Cotton.

Distribution of Ulat Kambal

This plant is distributed through out India up to 1500 m. It is also found in Bangladesh, Pakistan and the adjacent countries.

About the plant

Devil’s Cotton is a shrub or a small tree which reaches height of 1.8 to 3.6 m. Although plant can grow up to height of 9 m in wild. The plant propagates through seeds and stem cuttings. The plant has small hairs that can cause dermatitis. This shrub requires fertile soil with good drainage and well distributed rainfall. The flowers are about 5 cm in diameter. These are dark red, purple or yellow in colour. The Seeds are many, small, blackish, covered with silky hairs

Ulat Kambal is a medicinal plant. Its root bark has emmenagogue properties. Emmenagogue are agent that stimulates or increases menstrual flow. The roots are used as uterine tonic and for regulation of menstrual flow. The fresh root-bark juice is useful in congestive and neuralgic forms of dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, urinary trouble, bronchitis, broncho-pneumonia, carbuncles and poisonous boils.

The root of plant contains abromine (betaine), friedelin, abromasterol, abromasterol A, choline, beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol and octacosanol.

Leaves of plant contains taraxerol and lupeol and useful in treating uterine disorders. Leaves are also useful in treatment of diabetes, rheumatic pain and sinusitis.

For medicinal purpose, the recommended dosage of leaf juice is 10-20 ml and root bark powder is 3-6 grams.

Medicinal uses of Devil’s Cotton (Abroma augusta)

Gynaecological Problems, Scanty Menstruation, Irregularity in Periods

The roots of Abroma augusta is taken and boiled in water for preparing decoction. For making decoction, 5 gram root is boiled in 400 ml water. This is cooked till water reduces to 100 ml. This is filtered and taken twice a day regularly.

It helps to balance hormones level and regulates menstruation.

Excessive bleeding during periods, pelvic pain during menstruation

The leaves of Abroma augusta tree are useful in treating over bleeding. For this purpose, extract 5 ml juice of Ulat Kambal leaves and drink 2-3 times a day. This will also cure pelvic region pain.

Female infertility due to unexplained reason

This tree is helpful in improving chances of conceiving in women, who are suffering from infertility due to unknown reasons, despite normal reports. For this purpose, all five parts(Panchang) of tree are collected. These are shade dried and then powdered. This powder is taken in amount of 5 grams with black pepper 1 grams. It is boiled in water and decoction is prepared. Regular intake of this decoction helps to improve chances of conceiving.

Raktashodhak is an Ayurvedic medicine to treat skin diseases, it’s natural herbal ingredients purify blood, removes toxins and improves immunity. Most of the skin diseases like Skin infections, Urticaria, Pimples, All sorts of Skin diseases and weakness resulting there from like allergies, itching are caused by poor immunity and toxins in body. Raktashodhak has many herbs which are mentioned in Ayurveda to remove toxins and improve immunity.

This medicine come in two forms one is tablet and another is syrup and manufactured by many companies in India like Baidyanath, UNJHA AYURVEDIC PHARMACY etc..

Key ingredients of Raktashodhak

Tablet Ingredients

Anantmool, Manjeetha, Triphala, Kutki, Neem, Daruhaldi, Gorakhamundi, Ushba, Sulphur, Sariva, Chopchini etc.

Syrup Ingredients

Anantmool (Hemidesmus Indicus), Ushir (Vetiveria Zizanioides), Chopchini (Smilex China), Kher chhal (Acacia Catechu), Kanchnar chhal (Bauhinia Variegata), Majith (Rubia Cordifolia), Javaso (Alhagi Pseudalhagi), Daruhaldar (Berberis Aristata), Neem chhal (Azadirachta Indica), Sarpankho (Tephrosia Purpurea), Shirish (Albizzia Lebbeck), Bawal chhal (Babul), (Acacia Arabica), Rohitak (Tecoma Undulata), Medipan (Lawsonia Alba), Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus Indicus), Mindhiaval (Sonamukhi), (Cassia Angustifolia), Jethimadh (Yashtimadhu), (Glycyrrhiza Glabra).

Indications

• Pruritus
• Psoriasis
• Urticaria
• Acne vulgaris
• Scabies
• Acute, chronic &allergic dermatitis

Dosage and administration

Dosage of syrup

Children : 5 to 10 ml. twice a day with water.

Adults : 10 to 15 ml. twice a day with water. or as directed by the physician.

Dosage of tablets

1-2 tablets twice daily.

Note: Read medicine label carefully for accurate directions to use and always check expiry date of medicine.

Acnovin Cream is Ayurvedic formulation used as skin cream to treat acne, clear and prevent acne marks and infections in acne. Acne is very common problem and can occur to anyone even in babies( babies acne). Generally it occurs on face but it can occurs any where on body. There are many factors which can cause acne and that can aggravated into pimples.

In adolescence hormonal changes also causes acne which is temporary by duration can vary in different individuals another reason for acne is bad stomach health, allergy, pollution, cosmetics and bad skin hygiene. In all cases it is required to treat acne properly to prevent infection and scars of acne.

Key ingredients

Key ingredients of acne cream is Aloe Vera, Kumkumadi Tailam, Neem, Haridra. All ingredients are herbal and safe to use on skin. Kumkumadi Taila is know for is properties which makes sking fair, glowing and scar free.

Indications of Acnovin Cream

• Acne Vulgaris
• Pimples
• Blemishes
• Blackheads
• Chaffed Skin

Direction to use

Wash affected area with mild soap and dry that part with clean cotton cloth then apply Acnovin cream and gently rubb till the cream penetrates the skin. Do this 2 times daily. Preferred time is early in morning and before going to bed.

Acne is most common skin problem which causes pimples and acne can be treated with Ayurvedic medicines effectively. Mostly it occurs on face, neck and back but it can occur on other part of body also. Mostly young and teenage people get acne but any one get acne even babies. Acne in babies is know as babies acne.

There can be several reasons for acne but till now no one knows exact reasons of acne in modern medicine system. Mostly it may occurs due to hormonal changes during teenage years and pregnancy. But in Ayurvedic medicine system it is described as given below( ref).

Acne are caused by aggravation ofPitta Dosha(Ayurvedic humor representing Fire) in her body, as evidenced by the inflammation in her boils as well as the problem of mild constipation. ThePitta had further impaired theRakta andMeda Dhatu (blood and fat tissues), producing toxins that blocked skin’s pores, leading to acne formation. And, when combined withVata (Ayurvedic humor representing Air), it caused pain in the affected region. Additionally, the fact that boils dissolved on their own, without any external intervention, indicated hormonal disturbance in the body.

In Ayurveda there are many medicines and procedures to treat acne. Here are brief details of some good ayurvedic medicine to treat acne.

Raktashodhan

Raktashodhan is Ayurvedic herbal medicine which comes in two forms tablet and syrup. it’s natural herbal ingredients purify blood, removes toxins and improves immunity. Raktashodhak has many herbs which are mentioned in Ayurveda to remove toxins and improve immunity. Dosage of syrup is 10 to 15 ml. twice a day with water. or as directed by the physician and if using tablets then take 1-2 tablets twice daily or as prescribed by physician.

Himalaya Septilin

Septilin is useful in strengthening body immunity that helps in prevention of various types of infections. It has immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Himalaya Septilin is available in form of syrup and drops. Take 2 tabs twice/thrice for one month.

Kumkumadi lepam

Kumkumadi Oil also contains other medicinal herbs such as Haldi, Chandan, Manjishtha, Yashtimadhu, Vat etc. Kumkum or saffron (Crocus sativus) is useful for treating skin diseases and improving skin complexion. Saffron has antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. It prevent infection in acne and prevents scars due to pimples. This oil is for external use only. Wash face and pat dry. Take few drops of oil on finger tips and massage face in circular motion. You can use this oil externally with other medicines.

Hamdard Safi

Safi is used for blood purification and preventing skin problems.Safi purifies the blood from within by giving your liver, thyroid and the rest of your body the support they need and eliminating the toxins that usually cause acne and blemishes. Take Safi only for 1~2 months continually or consult some physician(Ayurvedic). Use safi as per uses direction pack, make sure to dilute safi as per instructions.

Hempushpa

Hempushpa ayurvedic medicine to cure women related health problems such as regulating periods, blood purification, irritability, improving appetite and general health. Please take 7 ml twice day after meals or as directed by the physician.

Acnovin Cream

Acnovin Cream is Ayurvedic formulation used as skin cream to treat acne, clear and prevent acne marks and infections in acne. Wash affected area with mild soap and dry that part with clean cotton cloth then apply Acnovin cream and gently rubb till the cream penetrates the skin. Do this 2 times daily.

Bhuiamla is a very common broad spectrum magical medicinal herb native to India. It grows as weed throughout the hotter part of country. During rainy season, you can find it growing abundantly in gardens, waste lands, parks, along roadsides, open areas etc. You can identify this medicinal herb by looking underside of its leaves. There you will notice small round structures which look like amla.

Tamalki is used in Ayurveda for treatment of many diseases especially related to liver. In Africa, this plant is used by people in treatment of kidney stones, dysentery, jaundice, diarrhoea, wounds, ulcers and urogenital diseases.

In modern medicine, there is no effective specific therapy is available for viral hepatitis but Tamalki has shown clinical efficacy in viral Hepatitis B.

General Information

• Botanical name: Phyllanthus amarus Schum & Thonn (P. niruri auct. Non L.) P. fraternus Webster
• Family:Euphorbiaceae

• Vernacular names:
• Sanskrit:Bhuamlaki, Bahupatri
• Assamese:Bhuin Amla
• Bengali:Bhumamla, Bhumi amalaki
• English:Country gooseberry
• Gujrati:Bhoi Amali, Bhony amari, Bhonyamali
• Hindi:Jangliamli, Hazardana, Jaramala, Bhui amla
• Kannada:Nelanelli
• Kashmiri:Kath
• Malayalam:Kizanelli, Keezhanelli, Ajjhada
• Marathi:Bhuiawali
• Oriya:Bhuin Amla
• Punjabi:Lodhar
• Tamil:Kizhukai nelli, Kizanelli
• Telugu:Nela usirika

Availability: Annual plant;Grows during rainy season (July to September);under safe conditions, can grow and survive till winters

Distribution of plant: Tropical and sub- tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and America

Description of plant

Leaf of plant

Plant leaves are compound;leaf-let arranged in two rows with a rachis, alternate, opposite and decussate almost sessile, stipulate, oblong, entire;up to 1.5 cm long and 0.5 cm wide;colour greenish-brown;odour of leaf is indistinct;taste bitter;

Plant Stem

Slender, gabrous, light brown, and cylindrical;length 20-75 cm;branching profuse towards upper region bearing 5-10 pairs of leaves;internode, 1-3.5 cm long;odour indistinct;taste slightly bitter

Root of plant

Small;length of root 2.5-11 cm;nearly straight, gradually tapering, with a number of fibrous secondary and tertiary roots;external surface light brown, fracture, short

Bhuiamlaki medicinal properties

The Bhuyamla plant is diuretic plant. It has ability to clear or open the natural ducts of the fluids and secretions of the body. The plant has astringent properties and causes contraction of skin cells and body tissues. This plant is used as single drug to treat jaundice. The plant has antiviral activity against hepatitis B virus. It has liver protecting activities which is supported by lab studies. It effectively repair CCl4 induced liver damage in rats.

Bhuiamla is also indicated in Gonorrhea, Frequent menstruation, Diabetes, disorders of skin such as sores, swelling, and itchiness .

Bhui amla Plant has following medicinal properties

• Lipid Lowering Activity
• Anti-Diabetic Activity
• Anti-Malarial Activity
• Hypotensive and hypoglycaemic activity
• Antiviral activity against hepatitis B virus
• HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) Replication Inhibition effect
• Hepato-protective effect/ liver protecting
• Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Astringent
• Ability to expel and prevent stone formation in body

The plant exhibits medicinal properties due to presence of various bioactive substances. The phytochemical analysis of the plant extract has confirmed the presence of tannins, saponins, flavonoids and alkaloids. The plant extract have been found to contain high levels of saponins, tannins, flavonoids and alkaloids. The plant is very rich in potassium due to which it is powerful diuretic.

For medicinal purpose whole plant, leaves, and roots are used.

Bhuiamla for liver Diseases

Bhuiamla is effective medicinal herb for treating liver diseases including Hepatitis B.

The plant shows marked anti-hepatitis B virus surface antigen activity in in-vivo and in-vitro lab studies.

In a clinical study, 37 patients with chronic viral hepatitis B, were treated with daily dose of 600mg of Bhuiamala for 30 days. 59% of the patients lost the HBsAg two weeks after the end of the treatment. HBsAg is the surface antigen of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It indicates current hepatitis B infection. From this study, the authors postulated that Phyllanthus niruri might inhibit proliferation of the virus by inhibiting replication of the genetic material of the virus.

Traditional uses of Phyllanthus amarus

Phyllanthus amarus or Bhui amla is used traditionally for treating variety of diseases. The hot water extract of whole plant on oral intake has fever reducing and laxative effect. The decoction is also useful in fever reduction. In treatment of jaundice whole plant is dried and pulverised to get powder that is taken with buttermilk. In case of loose motions, dysentery dried leaves infusion is given. In diabetes, hot water extract is useful. Fresh leaf juice or fresh root juice are taken orally for sexually transmitted disease STDs.

The plant is also used externally. For skin diseases, cuts, bruises the leaves juice is applied topically on affected part. The fruit is used externally for tubercular ulcers scabies and ringworm.

Pippalyadi Ghrita is polyherbal Ayurvedic medicine. It is medicated ghee prepared by boiling ghee with prescribed Kalka (fine paste) of herbs as given in formula. The principle ingredient of this medicine is Pippali. Pippali (Piper longum) or long pepper is an effective herb for treating digestive and respiratory diseases.

Here is given more about Pippalyadi Ghrita such as indication/therapeutic uses, Key Ingredients and dosage.

Key Ingredients of Pippalyadi Ghrita

Eqaul amount of each

Pippali Long pepper, Indrayava(Holarrhena antidysenterica), Kantakari( Solanum xanthocarpum), Kutki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Sariva(Hemidesmus indicus), Amla(Emblica officinalis), Tamalki(Phyllanthus niruri), Bilva(Aegle marmelos), Motha Cyperus rotundus, Chandan(Santalum album), Karu(Gentiana kurroa), Khas Khas( Vetiveria zizanioides), Draksha(dry grapes), Ativisha(Aconitum heterophyllum), Shalparni(Desmodium gangeticum), Water and Ghrita and water

Uses of Pippalyadi Ghrita

• Low appetite, nausea, vomiting
• Impaired digestion
• Cough, fever
• Tuberculosis

Dosage of Pippalyadi Ghrita

Pippalyadi Ghrita should be taken in doses of 10-20 ml twice a day with water or milk.

Arsh kalp is proprietary Ayurvedic medicine from Vaidrishi labs. This medicine is useful in Arsha or piles. Piles is also known as hemorrhoid. It is a condition caused due to excessive pressure on anus. The excessive pressure in anus, due to constipation, pregnancy, delivery and some other reasons, causes swelling of anal cushions. The condition can be internal and external depending on location of haemorrhoids. Internal haemorrhoids are inside anus and External haemorrhoids occur outside the anus. Piles can be due to many reasons such as sitting for long times, irregular diet, chronic constipation, dry foods, lack of fibre etc.

Arsh kalp capsules are taken orally and ointment is applied topically on piles. The main ingredient of this medicine is Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa).

Composition of Arsh kalp Capsules

Each Arsh kalp capsule is of strength 500 mg and contains following ingredients:

Pack Size (Weight)

6 capsules of 500 mg Arshkalp Capsules per bottle.

Dosage of Arsh Kalp Capsules

Arsh kalp Capsules is given in the dosage of 1-2 capsules twice a day depending upon the condition. Arsh kalp Capsules should be taken with butter-milk or luke warm water on empty stomach in the morning and in the evening before dinner. Once the piles are relieved, it is advisable to consume one more pack of Arshkalp one week later to avoid recurrence.

In case, person is suffering from constipation, then regularly take 2 teaspoons full of Triphala Churna with warm water at bedtime to avoid constipation.

Note: While taking Arsh Kalp capsules, one should not eat anything except, Roti with Moong Dal (Without adding any salt or condiments), Wheat Dalia without any sugar or salt, Milk without sugar and plain water.

Arsh kalp Capsule should be taken frequently under the physician’s advice in case of piles as well as fistula in ano.

Gomutra Haritaki is an herbal Ayurvedic medicine. As the name indicates, gau mutra or cow's urine and Haritaki are two ingredient of this medicine. It is a broad spectrum medicine and useful in treating variety of diseases. It is a classical medicine and described in ancient Ayurvedic texts Charakasamhita, Sushrutasamhita, and Ashtangahridayam.

The urine of Indian Cow has many therapeutic uses. Haritaki is also a very well-known and effective medicinal herb. Since both the ingredient are hot in nature, so this combination effectively gives relief in diseases due to vitiation of Vata (Vata Roga) and Kapha (Kapha Rog).

Here is given more about Goumutra Haritaki such as indication/therapeutic uses, Key Ingredients and dosage.

Key Ingredients of Gomutra Haritaki

Gau mutra and Haritaki

Some pharmacies add other medicinal herbs along with hritaki to make combination more effective.

Uses of Gomutra Haritaki

• Diseases of oral cavity/mouth disease
• Gout, rheumatism and similar conditions
• Digestive weakness, Constipation, slow intestinal motility
• Helps in easy evacuation of bowel
• Arsha or Piles (Haemorrhoids)
• Pandu (Anemia)
• Shoth (Oedema)

Dosage of Gomutra Haritaki

Gomutra Haritaki formulation is available in two form viz. churna or powder and Tablet or Vati. Since it is a multidimensional medicine useful in many diseases, therefore the exact dosage is dependent on the diseases and also on age, health of the person. This medicine can be taken in dose of 1-5 grams in powder form and 1-2 pills in tablet form.

Gandharva Haritaki Churna is polyherbal classical Ayurvedic medicine. This formulation has mridu virechaka action (stronger than Triphala) and used in treatment of constipation. This medicine is oil based soft laxative. The main ingredients of this formulation are Haritaki and Erand tail. This medicine is available has tablet and churna.

Here is given more about Gandharva Haritaki such as indication/therapeutic uses, Key Ingredients and dosage.

Key Ingredients of Gandharva Haritaki

Bal harad(Terminalia chebula), Castor Oil, Pippali( Piper Longum), Sunthi( Zingiber Officinal)

Uses of Gandharva Haritaki

• Constipation
• Irregular bowel movement
• Also gives relief in piles or Bawaseer
• Indigestion, acidity

Dosage of Gandharva Haritaki

Gandharva Haritaki churna should be taken before sleeping with warm water. The dosage of Gandharva Haritaki Choorna is 1-2 teaspoonful.

Haritaki or Terminalia chebula is a flowering evergreen tree native to Asia. The fruits of this tree are extensively used in traditional medicine system Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and homeopathy. The pericarp of mature fruits of Haritaki tree constitutes the drug. A very famous, effective, and commonly used medicine that contains the dried harad fruit is Triphala (three fruits).

Introduction

Haritaki tree is considered divine. According to Indian mythology, Haritaki originated from the drops of Amrit that fell on earth. Since this tree is sacred to God Shiv (Har means God Shiv), so it is called Haritaki.

Haritaki is not only used in India, but also in Africa, Tibet, and many other Asian countries. It has broad-spectrum medicinal qualities and used in treatment of variety of diseases such as digestive system diseases, cardiovascular diseases, vata roga (gout, rheumatism), paralysis, epilepsy and many more. Harar is Rasayana drug of Ayurveda. Rasayan are those, which gives youthfulness, and longevity. As per Ayurveda, daily intake of Haritaki regularizes all the normal functions of the body and maintains good health.

Haritaki contains many biologically active chemicals that enables it to effectively treat several diseases.

Botanical description

Taxonomy

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• Order: Myrtales
• Family: Combretaceae
• Genus: Terminalia
• Species: chebula

Vernacular names

• Sanskrit: Abhaya, Kayastha, Pathya, Vijaya, Haritaki, Himaja
• Bengali: Haritaki
• English: Myrobalan
• Gujrati: Hirdo, Himaja, Pulo-harda
• Hindi: Harre, Harad, Harar
• Kannada: Alalekai
• Kashmiri: Halela
• Malayalam: Katukka
• Marathi: Hirda, Haritaki, Harda, Hireda
• Oriya: Harida
• Punjabi: Halela, Harar
• Tamil: Kadukkai
• Telugu: Karaka, Karakkaya
• Urdu: Halela
• Other common names: Black myrobalan, Ink tree, Chebulic myrobalan

Description of tree

Evergreen, branched, medium to large deciduous tree with a height up to 30 m; Leaves are 10-30 cm long elliptical with an acute tip and cordate base; Flowers: short stalked, monoecious, dull white to yellow with a strong unpleasant odour, found in simple terminal spikes or short panicles; Fruits: 3-6 cm long and 1.3-1.5 cm broad yellowish-green ovoid drupes containing one oval seed;

Depend ending on variety of fruits obtained from tree, T. chebula is classified in 7 types. But nowadays, only two varieties, Badi and Choti Harad are used in drug preparation.

Haritaki tree is found throughout India. It is also found in neighbouring countries, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bangladesh, China Egypt, Iran and Turkey.

Properties and Action of Haritaki Fruits

Rasa: Madhura (sweet), Amla (sour), Katu (pungent), Tikta (bitter), Kashya (astringent)

Guna: Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)

Virya: Ushna (hot)

Vipaka: Madhura (sweet)

Karma: Cakshuya (eyes), Dipana, Hridya (heart), Medhya (brain), Rasayana, Anulomana (Mild laxative, carminative)

Haritaki is a useful herb to treat diseases that occur due to derangement of Vata-Kapha dosha.

Haritaki or Terminalia chebula contains several phytochemical (chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants) constituents, including chebulic acid, gallic acid, ellagic acid, tannic acid, amino acids, flavonoids like luteolin, rutins and quercetin etc. These chemicals gives the tree its therapeutic values. The fruits of tree are antioxidant, carminative, astringent, expectorant, gentle purgative, laxative, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal.

Uses of Terminalia chebula

Haritaki is used in treatment of numerous diseases. The Anupan or fluid vehicle for taking medicine depends on the disease to be treated. In case of disease is due to derangement of vata or Vata dosha, it is used with ghee, for pitta dosha with sugar and for kapha dosha with rock salt.

It is a rasayana phal that promotes good health. It improves appetite and digestion. It is a liver stimulant and laxative. The intake of harad fruit with meals helps in proper digestion, and thus improves health.

Haritaki intake with honey and ghee cures anaemia.

Haritaki is useful in eye diseases, swelling, joint pain, and fever. It has astringent action due to which it stops bleeding from tissues.

Haritaki fruits are also used externally. The topical application of dried fruits paste on scalds, ulcers, wounds, and skin diseases gives relief in condition. It also prevents accumulation of pus. The paste is also applied on swelling, inflammations and in conjunctivitis. Haritaki oil application on burn injuries helps in wound healing. The gargles with harad fruit decoction give excellent results in stomatitis and problems of the throat. The fine powder of haritaki is used as tooth powder.

Haritaki is a useful drug to treat flatulence, constipation, diarrhoea, dysentery, cyst, digestive disorders, vomiting, enlarged liver and spleen, cough and bronchial asthma.

Dekofcyn Tablets is proprietary Ayurvedic medicine for cough from Alarsin pharmaceuticals. It is also very good for allergic cough. Apart from cough treatment it is also a very good tonic for chronic and wasting diseases, particularly in chest diseases & tuberculosis and provides relief from breathlessness.

Key Ingredients of Dekofcyn

Suvarna Vasant Malati, Talispatra, Shatavari, Abhrak Bhasma, Pipar, Ashwagandha, Dagdi Psshan Bhed, Guduchi, Amala, Kachura, Vasaka, Praval Bhasma, Svarna makshik Bhasma, Vasaka Ghan, Haldi.

Indications

• Cough due to: URT Infections, Bronchitis, Asthma, Allergic Bronchitis, Primary Complex (Childhood Tuberculosis) Bronchiectasis, Post-measles cough, whooping cough.
• To minimise symptoms & hasten recovery in : Common cold, Sore throat, Rhinitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, Sinusitis
  Safe Ayurvedic remedy for cough in infants & children
• Due to URT infections Associated with: Bronchitis, Bronchopneumonia, Bronchietasis, Asthma, T.B., Post-influenzal cough.
• Smokers cough
• Topical Eosinophilia

Dosages and administration

• In Chronic & Resistant Cough: 2 tablets thrice a day for 3-4 weeks ( Suitable Chemotherapy to be continued along with Dekofcyn where necessary)
• In Children : 1/2 to 1 tablet, 3 to 4 times a day with honey or water.
• In Acute & Severe Cough : 2 tablets thrice a day for one week
  

Cough is very common problem world wide. In general it can be caused by season change, allergy and viral infection. All types of cough can be treated with Ayurvedic medicines very effectively. Crux Cough Syrup is one of the best Ayurvedic medicine enriched with Tulsi, Mint, Navsar, Nilgiri Oil, Adusi and Yashtimadhu. It is safe in use as it is non-alcoholic, non-sedative and non-constipating.

Key Ingredients

Piparminta Sat, Navsar, Nilgiri Oil, Tulsi, Adusi, Yashtimadhu.

Indications

• Non productive and Spasmodic Cough
• Respiratory Tract Infections
• Bronchitis, Tonsillitis, Laryngitis and Pharyngitis
• Facilitates Expulsion of Sputum
  
• Quietens Cough Reflex
• Reduces Distressing Cough Symptoms
• Safe for Paediatric use

Dosages

Adults : 2 teaspoonful three times a day
Children : ½ to 1 teaspoonful 3 times a day Or
As directed by the Physician.

Haritaki Khand is polyherbal Ayurvedic medicine. It is a classical Ayurvedic medicine in which main ingredient is Haritaki. The formulation of medicine contains medicinal herbs that supports digestive system. This medicine stimulates digestion and assimilation. The medicinal herbs Haritaki, Baheda, Amla, Senna makes it good laxative. Haritaki Khanda detoxify body and removes toxins that are accumulated in body. Since it is prepared from herbs it does not produce any side effect, if taken in recommended dosage.

Here is given more about Haritaki Khand such as indication/therapeutic uses, Key Ingredients and dosage.

Key Ingredients of Haritaki Khand

Each 12 grams:Harad, Amla, Baheda ( Triphala), Sunthi, Maricha, Pippli (Trikatu), Dalchini, Choti ela, Tejpat, Nagkeshar (Chaturjata), Ajwain, Sunf, Soya beej, Nagarmotha, Laung 

Nishoth 96 grams, Haritaki 768 grams, Sugar or Misri 2304 grams

Uses of Haritaki Khand

• Good laxative, cures constipation
• Purifies body
• Supports healthy digestion, secretion of enzymes
• Supports proper assimilation of nutrients
• Good digestion and assimilation improves overall health
• Useful in indigestion, hyperacidity, Arsh or piles, Vata-vikar due to constipation, abdominal gas, pain and many such diseases caused due to digestive disorders

Dosage of Haritaki Khand

Haritaki Khand is a medicine for digestive system. Its oral intake cures bloating, hyperacidity, digestive weakness and constipation. The recommended dosage of this medicine is 6 grams to 12 grams. The dosage is dependent on condition and strength of the person. Take this medicine with hot water or hot milk.

Note: This medicine contains sugar, so people suffering from high blood sugar should not take Haritaki Khand.