Rasa Parpati is metallic Ayurvedic preparation used to treat Sangrahani. This preparation cures the irritation and inflammation of colon mucosa by reducing laxity.

The Rasa Parpati is prepared from Shuddha Parada and Shuddha Gandhak and useful for all abdominal disorders like ulcerative colitis and other Gastrointestinal Disorders. It reduces complaints of Atisara (frequency) in Rakt atisara and Pitt atisara.

The Rasa Parpati also helps in proper secretion of digestive juices causing correction of digestion, enhances absorption of nutrients and minerals and therefore, provides Bal (strength) and reduces malnutrition.

Main Ingredients of Rasa parpati

Rasa Parpati (preparation of Shudh Parad and Shudh Gandhak)

Rasa parpati used in treatment of following

• Diarrhoea (Sangrahani), Abdominal pain
• Jaundice, Spleen enlargement
• Anaemia, Piles
• Bhasmak rog
• Hyperacidity
• Ulcerative colitis
• Digestive weakness, malabsorption

Dosage of Rasa parpati

125 (1 Ratti) – 250 mg (2 ratti) twice daily empty stomach or as directed by physician. The Anupan (fluid vehicle or drink with medicine) for this medicine is Gau-ghrit or honey or lukewarm water.

Cinnamon is obtained from bark of evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It is used as spice, flavouring agent and folk medicine. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-fungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties.

Cinnamon is used for treating indigestion, gas, fullness, loss of appetite, uterine cramping and flu. Its aqueous preparation is also used as wash in case of fungal and yeast infection.

Latin names: Cinnamomum Cassia, Cinnamomum Verum, C. aromaticum Nees.
Family: Lauraceae
English: Chinese Cinnamon, Cassia Bark
Ayurvedic: Tvak, Daalchini (bark)
Siddha/Tamil: Lavangappattai

Recipe for Making Cinnamon tea or Dalchini Tea

Ingredients

Cinnamon powder (1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon), green cardamom powdered (1), clove (1), Water (150 ml), honey as per taste

Process

• Boil a cup of water in a pan.
• Add cinnamon powder along with other ingredients and boil for one minute.
• Cover and remove from heat.
• Steep for 20-30 minutes.
• Filter and drink. You may add honey (1 tablespoon) and ice in this tea.
• You can drink up to three cups in a day.

Benefits of drinking Cinnamon tea

• Soothing effect on stomach
• Gives relief in upset stomach, abdominal gas, fullness
• Loosens mucus and cough
• Reduces the cholesterol in the arteries
• Gives relief in uterine cramping, regulates menstrual cycle
• Useful in urinary tract infection (UTI) and vaginal yeast infection.
• Effective mouth wash for gum swelling, infection

This tea can be used as wash to prevent and cure fungal infections such as athlete’s foot.

Lemon grass is native to Asia and Australia. In India Lemongrass is grown in in Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka. Its leaf has stimulant, sudorific, antiperiodic, anti-catarrhal action. Tea prepared from lemongrass has several health benefits. Lemongrass tea is very useful in treating bronchitis, cough and cold.

Latin name: Cymbopogon citratus
Synonym: Andropogon citratus DC
Family: Poaceae
English: Lemongrass
Ayurvedic: Bhuutika, Bhutika

Recipe of Lemongrass tea

Ingredients

Lemongrass, Water, honey as per taste

Process

• Take Lemongrass (1/4 cup) and wash thoroughly with plain water.
• Boil water in a pan (4 cups).
• Crush lemongrass and add in boiling water. Cook for 5-10 minutes. Remove from stove.
• Steep for 8-10 minutes. For stronger infusion you can leave this for few hours.
• Strain, add honey and drink throughout the day in small amount to cure digestive problems, cold, cough, cramps and fever. Avoid honey, if you are diabetic.
• You may also add ginger, black pepper in this tea. For treating cold, fever it is better to drink this hot. For treating fever in children, give half cup of this tea six times a day. Adult person can drink a cup of this tea three times a day.

Health Benefits of drinking Lemongrass tea

• Gives relief in digestive problems
• Relaxes stomach and gut muscles
• Gives relief in spasm and flatulence
• This tea is herbal treatment of catarrhal conditions (congestion, excess mucus, headaches, runny nose), fever

Caution: This tea acts as stimulant. It should not be used daily by heart patients, weak and older person.

Garlic (Allium sativm) has antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral properties and used to treat respiratory infections such as cold, cough and asthma. It is an antioxidant and improves body immunity to fight infections. Honey is also a well-known cold-cough remedy.

When Garlic and honey are mixed together then combined antimicrobial and antibiotic effect increases and this becomes broad spectrum medicine.

Recipe of Honey-Garlic

• Take a small clean and dry glass jar.
• Fill this jar with mature, peeled and chopped garlic cloves.
• Pour honey in this jar till garlic cloves are completely submerged.
• Close the lid and put in some warm place for 2-4 weeks. Stir the content occasionally.
• After 2-4 weeks honey will be infused with garlic cloves.
• You should use this garlic infused honey within three months.
• While preparing garlic-honey syrup, always use dry and clean utensils. Always use dry spoon for taking out the syrup from jar.

Uses of Garlic Honey

• Antioxidant and improves body immunity
• Gives relief in cold, cough, sore throat and bronchitis
• Effective cold and flu remedy, goodness of both garlic and honey
• Start taking garlic honey when respiratory infection is in initial stage

Dosage of Garlic-honey

Eat 1 teaspoonful every few hours till symptoms lessen.

Reference
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3757282/#!po=90.0000

Vernonia cinerea is medicinal herb which is distributed throughout India and can be easily seen in roadside, open waste places, dry grassy sites and in perennial crops during plantation.  This medicinal herb is erect, branched and reaches a height of 12-75 cm.

The plant is diaphoretic, anthelmintic, diuretic, lithontriptic, anti-inflammatory, stomachic, alterative and antiperiodic in action. It is used as a remedy for spasm of bladder and strangury. It possesses anticancerous activities and is good for cancerous malformations.

Vernacular Names

Latin Name: Vernonia cinerea Less
Family: Compositae; Asteraceae

According to Ayurveda the action and properties of Vernonia cinerea plant
Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
Virya: Ushna
Vipaka: Katu
Karma: Shothahara, Kapha-vaata shamak, Savaraghna, Nidra-kari

Medicinal uses of Vernonia Cinerea plant

Sahadevi plant is used for treating various ailments. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India recommends using Sahdevi plant to treat intermittent fever, filariasis, blisters, boils and vaginal discharges.
Its fresh juice is given to children to treat urinary incontinence (involuntary urination). This plant is non-toxic and is leaves can be eaten like a vegetable.

• The whole plant is used to prepare decoction for treating diarrhoea, abdominal pain, colic and cough.
• The young leaves of this plant are used for the treatment of tonsillitis.
• The leaf juice extract is also used to treat skin diseases.
• The roots of Vernonia cinerea plant are used traditionally for the treatment of all types of eruptive boils and the juice is used for quicker healing of accidental wounds, filariasis and toxic viral fevers.
• The seeds are used prepare decoction to treat painful urination and colic.
• Vernonia cinerea plant is also used to treat cough, fever, malaria, urinary calculi, arthritis and leprosy.

Dosage of Vernonia cinerea plant

• 10-20 ml fresh juice
• 5-10 gm (Powder for external use only)

Manmath Ras is herbomineral Ayurvedic medicine. This medicine improves vitality, strength, rejuvenates body, improves sexual stamina and cures sexual problems.

Key Ingredients of Manmath Ras

Shudh (purified) Parad, Shudh Gandhak, Abrakh Bhasma , Shudh Karpoor,  Vang Bhasma, Loh Bhasma,  Tamra Bhasma, Vrudhdaru, Jeerak, Vidarikand, Shatavari, Kokilaksha, Bala, Kavach Beej, Atasi, Jatiphal, Jatipatra, Lavang, Shudh Vijaya Beej, Shaal, Yavani.

Uses of Manmath Ras

• Enhance vitality
• Impotency
• Erectile dysfunction
• Premature ejaculation
• Improves seminal condition
• Improves sexual performance and stamina

Dosage of Manmath Ras

1-2 tablets twice a day with milk or as directed by physician.

Note: Do not use this medicine for longer period without consulting a doctor.

Sameer Pannag Ras is herbomineral Ayurvedic medicine. It has antipyretic, antiperiodic and stimulant activities. Sameer Pannag Ras is indicated in all type of vaat roga, weakness, hysteria, cough and Sannipat jwar.

Key Ingredients of Sameer Pannag Ras

Shudh (purified) Parad, Shudh Gandhak, Shudh Mansheel, Sankhiya (Purified), Hartal, Bhavana- Ghrit Kumari Ras

Uses of Sameer Pannag Ras

• Paralysis with high blood pressure
• Sudden shortness of breath, or breathing difficulty (dyspnoea)
• Joint pain, rheumatism
• Kati-stambha (lumbar spondylitis)
• Sannipat jwar (fever resulting from morbid condition of the three humours)
• Cough, Asthma

Dosage of Sameer Pannag Ras

65 mg to 125 mg with ginger juice or honey twice a day as directed by physician.

Note: Do not use this medicine for longer period without consulting a doctor.

Confido is herbal product from Himalaya Drug Company. This product is useful in treating impotence, seminal debilities, improves sexual drive and manages anxiety associated with sexual performance.

The formulation of Confido is completely herbal and is without any side effect. Confido is indicated in severe cases of spermatorrhoea, night emissions with a background of masturbation. This medicine is as formerly known as Speman forte tablets.

Key Ingredients of Himalaya Confido

Each Confido (Speman forte) tablet contains:

• Pdrs. Vriddhadaru (Argyreia speciosa) 38 mg
• Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) 38 mg
• Jeevanti (Leptadenia reticulata) 38 mg
• Shaileyam (Parmelia perlata) 20 mg
• Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina) 18.75 mg
• Exts. Ashvagandha (Withania somnifera) 78 mg
• Kokilaksha (Asteracantha longifolia) 38 mg
• Vanya kahu (Lactuca serriola) 20 mg
• Kapikacchu (Mucuna pruriens) 20 mg
• Svarnavanga 20 mg

Uses of Himalaya Confido

• Increases sperm count and testosterone levels, thus combats erectile dysfunctions (ED)
• Spermatorrhoea
• Nocturnal emissions or night fall

Dosage of Himalaya Confido

1 tablet thrice a day for two weeks, medicine course can be repeated after three months or as described by physician.

Confido is not known to have any side effects if taken as per the prescribed dosage.

Nalpamaradi Coconut Oil is Ayurvedic herbal oil for external application on skin diseases. This is a coconut based oil. Nalpamaradi keratailam can be used for massaging baby. This oil contains bark of four ficus trees, haldi, chandan, Manjistha, Triphala, Parpata, Choraka and Kushtha.  It has antimicrobial and antifungal activities.

Ingredients of Nalpamaradi keratailam

Nalpamara (Bark of four tree Ficus benghalensis, F. religiosa, F. lacor,F. glomerata), Triphala , Santalum album, Vetiveria zizanioides, Saussurea lappa, Rubia cordifolia, Angelica glauca, Fumaria indica, Curcuma longa, in Kera or coconut oil.

Uses of Nalpamaradi keratailam

• Itches, Scabies, eczema, sunburn
• Ring worm
• Improves skin complexion
• Baby massage
• Skin cleanser

How to use Nalpamaradi keratailam ?

This is for external use only.

To be applied externally on affected areas. Before baby massage slightly warm the oil.

Dhanwantharam Gulika is poly-herbal Ayurvedic medicine used to treat vaat roga, hiccups, difficult breathing, dizziness and severe cough. This medicine acts as tonic in pregnancy and helps to prevent pregnancy related complications.

Ingredients of Dhanwantharam Gulika

Ela Elettaria cardamomum, Viswa Zingiber officinale, Abhaya Terminalia chebula, Ajaji Trachyspermum roxburghianum, Brihati Solanum surattense,  Jiraka Cuminum cyminum, Kiratika Andrographis paniculata,  Jeenoshana Piper cubeba, Simhika Solanum indicum,  Rudraksha Elaeocarpus sphaericus, Suradaru Cedrus deodara,  Karpura Dryobalanops aromatica,  Grandhika Boswellia serrata,  Himambu Rose Water,  Jiraka kwatha Cuminum cyminum

Uses of Dhanwantharam Gulika

• Asthma, breathlessness, dyspnoea, severe cough, chest pain
• Hiccups, giddiness, nausea
• Tonic in pregnancy
• Rheumatic diseases, Arthritis

Dosage of Dhanwantharam Gulika

1-2 tablets thrice a day mixed with kwath or jeeraka water or as directed by physician.

Rasnairandadi Kwatham is poly-herbal Ayurvedic medicine indicated in inflammation, pain, gout, arthritis and similar diseases. This medicine is prepared from Rasna, Eranda, Bala, Shatavar, Vasa, Giloy and some other medicinal herbs. Rasnairandadi Kwatham is a medicinal decoction of herbs and is also available in form of tablet. In tablet form each pill is equivalent to five ml of decoction.

Ingredients of Rasnairandadi Kwatham

Rasna Alpinia galanga, Eranda Ricinus communis, Bala Sida rhombifolia, Sahachara Barleria prionitis, Shatavari Asparagus racemosus, Dusparsa Tragia involucrata, Vasa Justicia beddomei, Giloy Tinospora cordifolia, deodar Cedrus deodara, Mushta Cyperus rotundens, Ikshuraka Hygrophila schulli, Shunthi Zingiber officinale

Uses of Rasnairandadi Kwatham

• Arthritis, gout, rhematism
• Lumbar spondylitis
• Back ache
• Swelling, pain due to injury

Dosage of Rasnairandadi Kwatham

1-3 tablets twice a day or as directed by physician.

Pippalyasavam is poly-herbal Ayurvedic medicine indicated in treatment of digestive disorders. This formulation is prepared from medicinal herbs such as Dhathaki, Draksha, Pippali, Kali mirch, Chavika, Chitrak etc. This is good medicine to treat anorexia, IBS, indigestion, anaemia, grahani and other gastric diseases.

Ingredients of Pippalyasavam

Pippali Piper longum,  Maricha  Piper nigrum, Chavya Piper brachystachyum, Haridra Curcuma longa, Chitraka Plumbago indica,  Khana Cyperus rotundus,  Vidamga Embelia ribes, Kramuka Areca catechu, Lodhra Symplocos laurina, Pata Cyclea peltata, Amla Phyllanthus emblica, Elavaluka Prunus avium, Usheer Vetiveria zizanioides, Chandan Santalum album, Kushta Saussurea lappa, Lavanga Syzygium aromaticum, Tagar Valeriana jatamansi, Twak Cinnamomum verum, Ela Elettaria cardamomum, Patra Cinnamomum tamala, Priyangu Callicarpa macrophylla, Nagakesara Mesua ferrea, Dhathaki Woodfordia fruticosa, Draksha Vitis vinifera, Jaggery Saccharum officinarum

Uses of Pippalyasavam

• Low appetite, Indigestion
• Grahani and other gastric diseases
• Anaemia, weak digestion
• Abdominal gas, irritable bowel syndrome

Dosage of Pippalyasavam

15 - 30 ml twice a day after meal or as directed by physician.

Nyagrodhadi churna is polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation prepared from Nyagrodha (Ficus bengalensis) and twenty-seven other medicinal herbs. This churna or powder has multifaceted action on all 20 types of prameha or polyuria and diabetes.

Prameha word is derived from the Miha sechane (means watering). Pra means excess of urine in both quality and frequency. Thus Prameha means Prabhutha mutratha or excessive urination and Avilmutratha or turbid urine.

Ayurveda divides prameha in four major types (and total 20 types) ie Kapha (again divided in 10 types), pitta type (again divided in 6 types), Vata type (again divided in 4 types).  All types of Prameha are diagnosed by frequency and nature of urine.

Ingredients of Nyagrodhadi Churna

Anogeissus latifolia Dhava Stem bark, Baliospermum montanum Danti Root, Buchanania lanjan Priyala Seed (Kernel), Cajanus cajan Millsp. Adhaki Root, Cassia fistula Aragwadha Fruit pulp, Crataeva nurvala Varuna Stem bark, Emblica officinalis Amalaki Fruit (seed removed), Erythrina variegata Paribhadra Stem bark, Syzygium cuminii Jambu Seed (Kernel), Feronia limonia Kapittha Fruit pulp, Ficus bengalensis  Nyagrodha Stem bark, Ficus glomerata Udumbara Stem bark Ficus religiosa Peepal Stem bark, Glycyrrhiza glabra  Yashtimadhu Root, Gymnema sylvestre Meshasringi Leaf, Holarrhena antidysenterica Kutaja Stem bark
Madhuca indica Madhuka Flower, Mangifera indica Aam Seed (Kernel), Oroxylum indicum Shyonaka Stem bark, Plumbago zeylanica Chitraka Root, Pongamia pinnata Pierre Karanja Seed, Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. Vijayasara Stem (Heartwood), f. Bhallataka Seed (Kernel), Symplocos racemosa Roxb. Lodhra Stem bark, erminalia arjuna Arjuna Stem bark, Terminalia bellirica Vibhitaki Fruit, Terminalia chebula Haritaki Fruit, Trichosanthes dioica Patola Leaf

Uses of Nyagrodhadi Churna

• All types of Prameha such as mutraghata (urine retention),  mutrakrccha (dysuria)
• Madhumeha or diabetes
• Carbuncle

Dosage of Nyagrodhadi Churna

1-3 gm of churna with honey or as directed by physician.

Bargad or Vat-Vriksha is a sacred tree in Hinduism. In India, women offer prayer to this holy tree on occasion of Vat-Savitri. Vat symbolises all three gods of Hinduism.  Lord Bramha is the roots, Lord Vishnu is the bark and Lord Shiva is the branches. It is believed goddess Lakshmi visits this tree on Sundays.  All across country, everyone recognizes and worships this holy tree.

This is large shade giving tree and in older times Banias or Hindu merchants used to do worship and business under the tree so British called it ‘the Banyan tree’.
Bargad is one of the four great Kshira-vriksha (Nalpamara) or milk-exuding tree, other three are peepal (F. religosa), plaksa (F. locor) and udumbara (F. glomerata).

Latin name:  Ficus benghalensis
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnolipsida
Order: Urticales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Ficus
Species: F. benghalensis

Vernacular names of Banyan tree

Appearance

A huge evergreen tree with hanging aerial roots. Initially aerial roots are slender, but when enters the ground these become thick like pillars.
Leaves are large and oval. Deep green on above and pale green underneath. On breaking, milky sap comes out of these leaves.
Flowers and fruits are inconspicuous.

Distribution

This large evergreen tree is distributed all over India from sub Himalayan region to deciduous forest of Deccan and south India.

Parts used for medicinal purpose

Stem bark, root bark, aerial roots, leaves, milky sap, fruits, and vegetative buds

Medicinal activities of tree parts

The bark, leaves and fruits of Bargad tree have astringent, haemostatic, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer activities. The latex is said to have an aphrodisiac action.

The bark of Bargad tree is astringent, cooling and alleviates vitiated condition of kapha and pitta.The infusion of bark cures dysentery, diarrhoea, leucorrhoea, menorrhagia and nervous disorders.
The leaves of this holy tree is applied externally on skin diseases. The milky juice is externally applied for bruises and as a pain reliever in rheumatism and back pain.
The long aerial roots are also of medicinal importance. The tender aerial roots can chewed for teeth cleaning. These roots are anti-haemorrhagic (stops bleeding) and is useful in syphilis, biliousness, dysentery and inflammation of liver.
For improving fertility and sperm count its tender twigs are grinded and taken with milk. The seeds are also reported to improve fertility.

Dhanwantharam kashayam is a polyherbal Ayurvedic decoction or kwath indicated in management of diseases due to vitiation of Vaat and Vaat-rakta (diseases of connective tissues, bones, joints and nervous system) and uterine disorders. This medicine is also useful in fever, flatulence, mental disorders, hernia and urinary obstructions (Mutraghata). It has strong antioxidant activities and scavenges free radical in body due to excessive production of free radicals or impaired antioxidant defence mechanism.

Key Ingredients of Dhanwantharam kashayam

tribulus terrestris (gokshura), rubia cordifolia (manjishta), asparagus racemosus (shatavari), ipomea digitata (vidari), asphaltum (shilajithu),, sida rhombifolia (bala), macrotyloma uniflorum (Kulatha), cedrus deodara (devadaru), gmelina arborea(madhuparni), aegle marmelos (bilwa), stereospermum suaveolens (patala), oroxylum indicum (dunduka), premna mucronata (tarkari), solanum indicum (brihathi), solanum surrattense (kantakari), desmodium gangeticum (prusniparni), santalum album (chandana), vigna vexillatta (sooryaparni), hordeum vulgare (yava), zizyphus jujuba (kola)

Uses of Dhanwantharam kashayam

• Vaat Rogas
• Hemiplegia (total or partial paralysis of one side of the body)
• Facial paralysis (loss of facial movement because of nerve damage)
• Convulsive disorders (involuntary contraction of the voluntary muscles)
• Muscle atrophy (decrease in the mass of the muscle, partial or complete wasting away of muscle)
• Arthritis and degenerative conditions after trauma
• Garbha vyapad (anomalies of pregnancy)
• Sutika vikara (post-partum care)
• Uterine disorders
• Uterine tonic
• Post natal care

Dosage of Dhanwantharam kashayam

Mix 10-15 ml of Dhanwantharam kashayam in 40-60 ml of water and take twice a day before meals or as directed by physician.

Manjishtadi Kashayam is poly-herbal Ayurvedic medicine. Kashaya are decoction (Kadha) of medicinal herbs. These preparations are very effective in management of Vaat-vikar assosiated with Kapha doshas. Kashay are antioxidant and also detoxify body and removes body toxins. Manjishtadi kashayam has broad spectrum activities and indicated in skin diseases, rheumatoid arthritis (vaat-rakta), Bell's palsy (facial paralysis resulting from a dysfunction of the cranial nerve), numbness, hemiplegia, eye diseases etc.

Manjishtadi kashayam has broad spectrum activities and indicated in skin diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, facial paralysis resulting from a dysfunction of the cranial nerve, numbness, hemiplegia, eye diseases etc.

Nowadays kashayam are also available in form of tablet for easy administration.

Ingredients of Manjishtadi Kashayam

Rubia cordifolia (manjishta), Holarrhena antidysenterica  (kalinga), Tinospora cordifolia  (Amrita), Cyperus rotundus (Musta), sida Cordifolia  (Bala), Zingiber officinalis (Sunti), curcuma longa  (Haridra), Berberis aristata (daru-haridra), Solanum melongena (Kshudra), Azadirachta indica Nimb), Trichosanthes cucumerina  (Patola), Andrographis Paniculata (Katuka), Clerodendron serratum (Bhamgi), Embelia ribes (Vidanga), Plumbago Zeylanica (Chitrak), Chenomoroha Fragrans (Moorva), Cedrus deodar (Daru), Holarrhena antidysenterica  (kalinga), Eclipta alba (Bhringaraj), Piper Longum (Pippali), Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi), Cyclea Peltata (Pata), Curcuma zedoaria (sati), Acacia catechu (Kair), Terminalia chebula (Harad), Emblica officinalis  (amla), Terminalia bellerica  (vibhitaki), Solanum verbascifolium (Mahanimba), Pterocarpus marsupeum (Asana), Cassia fistula (Amaltas), Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari), Psoralya corylifolia (Avalguja), Vetiveria zizanioides (Usira), Crataeva religiosa (Varanaka), Holoptelia integrifolia (pootika), Adhatoda vasica (Vasa), Hedyotis brachypoda (Parpata), Hemidesmus indicus (Sariba), Tragia involucrata (Ananta), Citrullus colocynthis (Visala), Coleus Zeylanicus (Jala), Acorus calamus (Shatgrantha), Glycyrrhiza glabra (Mulheti), Clitoria tematea (mangalyapushpi)

Uses of Manjishtadi Kashayam

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Joint swelling and pain
• Degenerative disorders (hemiplegia, Bell's palsy)
• All types of skin disease (pimples, boils, chronic non-healing ulcers)
• Eye diseases

Dosage of Manjishtadi Kashayam

Mix 10-15 ml of Manjishtadi kashaya in 40-50 ml water and take empty stomach twice a day or as directed by physician.

Rasnairandadi kashayam is poly-herbal Ayurvedic medicine. Kashaya are decoction (Kadha) of medicinal herbs. These preparations are very effective in management of Vaat-vikar. Kashay are antioxidant and also detoxify body and removes body toxins.

Ingredients of Rasna erandadi kashayam

Pluchea Lanceolata (Rasna), Ricinus communis (eranda), Sida rhombifolia (Bala), Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy), Strobilanthus heynianus (sahachara), Asparagus racemoses (shathavari),  Tragia involucrata (Dusparsha), Adhatoda vasica (Vasa), Cedrus deodara (Deodaru), Aconitum heterophyllum (Ativisha), cyperus rotundus (Musta), Asteracantha longifolia (Ikshura), Hedychium spicatum (Gandhapalashi), Zingiber officinalis (Sunthi)

Uses of Rasnairandadi kashayam

• Vatarakta (rheumatoid arthritis), arthritis, Gout, joint swelling pain
• Ekanga vatam or hemiplegia ( total or partial paralysis of one side of the body)
• Paralysis of lingual muscles
• Back pain
• Respiratory disorders (swasa kasa)
• Throat disease
• Puerperal diseases (Sutika roga)

Dosage Rasna erandadi kashayam

In liquid form: 10-15 ml of Rasnairandadi kashayam with 40-60 ml lukewarm water
In tablet form: 2 tablets of Rasna erandadi kashayam with lukewarm water twice a day or as directed by physician.

Anaemia is very common in young kids due to inadequate iron intake from diet and rapid growth. During this growing period children require iron for normal motor function, growth, proper brain function and metabolism.

If a child is anaemic or suffers from iron deficiency than that may result in delay in physical and mental growth. There can be delay in normal functions such as walking, talking, and brain maturation and even a low intelligence quotient, or IQ. In severe cases of iron deficiency there can be behavioural, developmental problems and retarded mental function. If a baby suffers from anaemia during infancy than that may cause irreversible effect on cognitive performance.

Therefore it is very important to make sure the child does not suffer from this from early age. A proper diet ensures correct iron intake. But in certain age group children are at higher risk. Such groups are breast fed babies, fussy eater and young children who just want to drink milk and avoid solid foods. In all such cases iron supplements is required.

Dosage of Iron Supplements

The dosage of iron supplementation is dependent on body weight and age of child. Low-birth weight and premature infants are at higher risk of anaemia, should be given 2 mg/kg/day of elemental iron divided into 1-2 doses for anaemia prevention.

A baby in age group of 3-6 months who is exclusively breast-fed require iron supplementation as breast-milk contains less iron. In age of 3 months to 2 year iron supplementation is recommended due to the fact that more than forty percent of babies in this group are anaemic. The dose of iron supplementation is 2-3 mg/kg/day of elemental iron divided into 1-2 doses for preventing anaemia.

Feronia-XT Drops are oral drops indicated for preventing and treating iron and folic acid deficiency in babies. The composition of Feronia-XT oral drops is ferrous ascorbate (equivalent to elemental iron) 10 mg, folic acid 100 mcg.

Dosage of Feronia-XT Drops

The dosage of iron drops for preventing iron deficiency anemia is dependent on age and weight of child. A healthy normal weight child should be given 2-3 mg/kg/day of elemental iron starting at 4 months of age. If child suffers from anemia then dose is higher than this and exact dosage is prescribed by doctor after proper tests and level of deficiency.

The iron supplementation should be given an hour before or two hours after the feeds. If child has tendency to vomit then it can be given with feed but absorption will decrease.
There are some possible side-effects such as nausea, constipation, black stool, upset stomach etc.

Iron is essential trace mineral for our body. This mineral is component of haemoglobin in red blood cells and myoglobin in muscle cells and responsible for carrying oxygen. Iron is also part of the enzymes and required in body to produce new cells, amino acids, neurotransmitters and hormones. The iron requirement for adult male is 8 mg each day and for female is 18 mg each day. The iron which is obtained from the food is of two types, heme and nonheme iron.

Heme iron or Non-vegetarian source of Iron

Heme iron is present in non-vegetarian foods. This is bound into animal tissues or haemoglobin and myoglobin of meat and gets easily absorbed in body. The source of heme iron is meat such as steamed clams (molluscs), poultry, fish, pork, sardines, mussels, oysters, seafood etc.

Non-heme iron or Vegetarian Source of iron

This type of iron is present in fruits, vegetables, dried beans, nuts and grain products. The excellent source of this iron is green peas, spinach, beans, lentils, carrot and other green leafy vegetables. Iron is also present in cooked potatoes, eggplant and tomatoes in lesser amounts.

Heme iron gets more efficiently absorbed in body compared to any other source of iron. A person who is vegetarian and depends on diet for daily iron requirement, need to consume approximately 1.8 times the daily normal requirement.

Foods rich in iron

There are certain food items which decrease iron absorption in body. Drinking of tea or coffee along with meals, antacids, excessive high fibre food intake and taking calcium and iron supplements together, are such few factors. So for better iron absorption the intake timing of calcium and iron must be different. For better absorption of iron from vegetarian source, vitamin C should be included in diet. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid can be obtained from citrus fruits, lemons, grapefruits, tomatoes, broccoli and strawberries. Also for preparing iron rich vegetables iron pans, cast iron skillets should be used.