Arogyavardhini vati or gutika is Ayurvedic medicine which is used to treat jaundice, liver and skin disorders. It has multi ingredient formulation and contains minerals along with herbs.
Arogyavardhini vati contain amla, harad and bahera which have laxative action and helpful in detoxifying body. This herbal combination is helpful in curing constipation, indigestion and skin diseases. It also contain many other herbs that have cholagogue (promotes discharge of bile), hepatoprotective and liver stimulant action.

Ingredients of Arogyavardhini

Terminalia chebula (Haritaki), Terminalia bellerica (Bibhitaka), Emblica officinalis (Amalaki), Asphaltum (Silajatu-Suddha), Commiphora wightii (Guggulu Shuddha), Ricinus communis (Eranda), Picrorrhiza kurroa (Katuka), leaf juice of Azadirachta indica (Nimba)

Metals in Arogyavardhini vati

Shuddha Rasa (purified mercury), Shuddha Gandhaka (purified sulfur), Lauha Bhasma (iron), Abhraka Bhasma (mica), and Tamra Bhasma (copper compounds)

Therapeutic use of Arogyavardhini

• Jaundice
• Hepatitis
• Ascites
• Generalised oedema
• Skin disorders
• Chronic Constipation
• Chronic indigestion
• Hyperlipidaemia

Dosage:

1 to 3 tablets (250 to 750mg) to be taken in the morning and evening or as directed by the Physician.
Caution:
To be taken under medical supervision only.

Dashmool Quath is decoction prepared by boiling herbs in water to extract medicinal properties of ingredients. In this form medicine gets easily absorbed in body. Dashmool kadha is used as tonic post delivery. It helps to cure post partum problems. Dashmool quath is also prescribed for fever, cough, joint inflammation, gynaecological problems and other vata roga.

Ingredients of Dashmool Decoction

Aegle marmelos, Oroxylum indicum, Gmelina arborea, Stereospermum suaveolens, Premna integrifolia, Desmodium gangeticum, Uraria lagopoides, Solanum indicum, Solanum xanthocarpum, Tribulus terrestris, Piper longum

Therapeutic use of Dashmool Decoction

• Post partum tonic
• Post-partum fever, bleeding
• Also used to treat vaat roga Arthritis
• Osteoporosis

Dosage

1 to 2 table spoonful (15 to 30ml) with equal quantity of water after meals.

Chitrakadi vati is Ayurvedic polyherbal medicine which is used to treat digestive system related problems such as indigestion, hyperacidity and abdominal gas. It has antacid (neutralizes stomach acidity), carminative (prevents formation of gas) and stomachic (improves appetite and digestion) properties.

Ingredients of Chitrakadi vati

Chitrak(Plumbago zeylanica), Pippali (Piper longum - fruit and root), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Chavya (Piper retrofractum), Yavakshar, Sajjikshar, Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Ajmoda (Carum roxburghianum), Asafoetida, 5 salts(Rock salt, Saunchar salt, Black salt, Samudra salt, Sambhar salt) 

Therapeutic uses of Chitrakadi vati

• Amoebiasis
• Indigestion
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Abdominal gas
• Abdominal colic

Dosage:

2 tablets twice a day with lukewarm water after meals.

Chandanadi churna is Ayurvedic polyherbal medicine in powder form which is used in treatment of constipation, digestive disorder and genitourinary infections etc.

Ingredients of Gynaecological

Santalum album, Acasia arabica, Syzigium cumini, Magnifera indica, Ptychotis ajowan, Tinosporia cordifolia

Therapeutic Use

• Urinary infection
• Digestive disorder
• Constipation
• Gonorrhoea
• Excessive thirst
• Antiseptic
• Demulcent
• Genitourinary infections
• Gynaecological disorders

Dosage

3 to 6 gms with honey.

Kaishore guggulu or Kishore guggul is Ayurvedic polyherbal medicine which is used to treat inflamed joints and muscles. This medicine is helpful in supporting healthy joints, muscles and connective tissues.

Guggul or guggulu is resin obtained from mukul (Commiphora mukul) tree and it is used in combination with various other herbs to cure different diseases such as arthritis, digestive system and respiratory problems.

Ingredients

Triphala, trikatu,  Guduchi(Tinospora cordifolia), vidang(Emblia ribes), Nishoth,  Dantimool, guggulu.

Therapeutic use of kaishore guggulu

• Gout
• Cough
• Tumor
• Skin diseases(acne, urticaria, allergies, leprocy)
• Blood purification
• Urinary disorders
• Indigestion
• Constipation

Dosage:

2 tablets twice daily with lukewarm water.

Caution while taking this medicine:

Person suffering from thyroid and liver problems must consult physician before taking gugglu.
It should not be taken by pregnant woman. 

How to buy?

This medicine is manufactured by many pharmaceutical companies like dabur, divya and many more. You can purchase it on line or from a medicine store.

Medohar guggul is ayurvedic herbal medicine which is used for weight management. It is also helpful in treating disorders related to obesity. Medohar guggulu contains guggul along with other herbs. Guggul is resin obtained from mukul (Commiphora mukul )tree and it is used in combination with various other herbs to cure different diseases such as arthritis, digestive system and respiratory problems.

Medohar guggulu helps to increase thyroid function and metabolism that results in increased fat burning and reduction in obesity.

Ingredients

Saunth, Black Pepper, Pippali, Chitrakmool, Nagarmotha ,  Guggulu.

Therapeutic use of Medohar

• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Rheumatism
• Weight management
• Enlarged liver
• Lower cholesterol
• Improves metabolism, digestion
• Reduces fat in body

Dosage:

2 - 4 Tablets twice a day with lukewarm water.

Caution while taking this medicine:

Person suffering from thyroid and liver problems must consult physician before taking gugglu.
It should not be taken by pregnant woman.

How to buy?

This medicine is manufactured by many pharmaceutical companies like dabur, divya and many more. You can purchase it on line or from a medicine store.

Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) is annual herb which occurs throughout India. Kalmegh is bitter tonic and is useful in treating fever, liver disorders, worms, abdominal gas and constipation.
Kalmegh has antipyretic (lowers fevers), anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiparasitic and hepatoprotective (liver proteccting) activities.
It can also be used to treat children suffering from liver and digestive system related problems.

Kalmegh Information

• Botanical name: Andrographis paniculata
• Indian name: Bhunimba, Yavatikta, Kalamegha, Kirata
• English name: Kriate, Kariyat, Creat
• Bengali name: Alui
• Gujrati: Lilun kariyatun
• Telugu: Nelavemu
• Tamil: Nila vembu

Kalmegh uses in ayurveda:

• Chronic fever : Take Kalmegh panchang(all parts of plant), clean and dry in shade. Make decoction by boiling 3-4 gm of it in water. Drink this decoction twice a day after mixing misri.
• Liver related problems, Infection in intestine
  Take leaves of Kalmegh (1 gm), Bhumi amla (1-2 gm powder), mulethi (2 gm) in 200 ml water. Boil till water reduces to 50 ml. Then filter and drink.
• Chronic constipation, Indigestion, abdominal gas
  Take amla powder (2 gm), kalmegh (2 gm), mulethi(2 gm) and make decoction by boiling in 400 ml water till water reduces to 100 ml. Filter and drink.
• Diarrhoea, gas and low appetite in children
  Take leaves of kalmegh and cook in water till it thickens. Then add jaggery. When it cools down make small pills. Give these pills to children in diarrhoea, gas and liver related problems.
• Skin problems
  Soak amla (2 gm) and kalmegh (3 gm) in a glass of water at night. Next morning filter and drink.

Sutshekhar Ras is an ayurvedic medicine which contains minerals  along with many herbs. It is prepared in two forms one with gold (swarnayukt) and other without gold (sada). The formulation for both variations is same. Sutshekhar Ras is herbomineral medicine with mercury, sulphur, copper, borax and herbs. Such medicines are known as ras rasayan in ayurveda. Herbs and purified minerals are mixed and exact doses are prepared in form of pills.

Ingredients:

Purified mercury, purified sulfur, Borax, Tamra (Copper) Bhasma, Sunthi (Zingiber officinale), Vatsanabh, Tamalpatra, Naagkeshar,  Shankh Bhasma,  Bilva or Bael

Therapeutic use:

• Hyperacidity
• Vomiting
• Chronic obstructive jaundice
• Cough
• Malabsorption syndrome
• Diarrhoea

Dosage:

125 mg to 250 mg twice a day with honey (3 gm) and desi ghee(1.5 gm). Honey and ghee should not be in equal quantities.
These are prescription drugs and should be taken after consulting medical practitioner.

Arsh kuthar ras is Ayurvedic medicine which contains purified mercury, sulphur and is used for treating piles (Haemorrhoids). Arshakuthar ras is herbomineral medicine with mercury, sulphur, iron borax and herbs. Such medicines are known as ras rasayan in ayurveda. Herbs and purified minerals are mixed and exact doses are prepared in form of pills.

Ingredients

Herbs in Arsha kuthar ras
Bilva root (Aegle marmelos),  Black pepper( Piper nigrum), Danti ( Baliospermum montanum), Snuhi Ksheera, Lead Wort root ( Plumbago zeylanica), Gomutra (cow urine) , Saindhava Lavana (rock salt)

Rasa – Herbal purified Mercury, Herbal purified Sulphur, Loha Bhasma , Abhraka Bhasma , Tankana Bhasma (Borax) ,Purified Aconitum ferox

Therapeutic use

• Bleeding & non-bleeding piles
• Indigestion
• Anorexia
• Constipation

Dosage:

250 mg once or twice a day with honey or water.
These are prescription drugs and should be taken after consulting medical practitioner.

Bombax ceiba is a medicinal tree and is also referred as silent doctor. It is found in India, Malaysia, Sri lanka, Hong kong, Australia and Africa. Every part of this tree is used to treat various ailments.

In Ayurveda it is referred as aphrodisiac, astringent, antidiarrheal, antidysenteric, antimicrobial diuretic, alterative, antipyretic and tonic. It is used in treatment of asthma, diarrhoea, wound, leucorrhoea, anaemia, seminal disorders and skin problems.

Other Details of Semal

Latin name: Bombax ceiba
Sanskrit:  Shalmali, Semul, Simul
Hindi: Semal
English name: Silk Cotton Tree, Indian Kapok tree
Bengali: Shimul
Telgu: Buruga
Bangla: Katsevari
Punjabi: Sumbal
Gujrati: Shimalo
Malyalam: Mullilavu
Telgu: Kondaburuga

Home remedies with Semal or Bombax ceiba

Here is how various parts of Silk cotton tree can be used at home to treat various disorders.

Seminal disorders

Take tender roots of semal, clean and dry in shade. Grind to make powder. Take this powder to cure seminal disorders.

Nocturnal emission, semen problems

Take semal root powder and add vidari (Ipomoea digitata) root, shatawar and misri. Take twice a day with milk.

Blood purification

Take leaves of semal and grind with water. Filter and drink.

Leucorrhoea

Take semal root powder twice a day with water.

Over bleeding in menstruation

Mix semal root powder (100 gm), mulethi powder (50 gm), swarn geru (25 gm). Take this powder powder twice a day with water or milk.

Acne, skin blemish and pigmentation

Take thorny part from stem of semal tree. Make paste of root of thorn with water. Apply on affected area. This also lightens scar marks due to boils, freckles, acne vulgarise and burns.

Wounds

Apply paste of its bark on wound.

Weakness

From the semal flower take green base part, clean and dry in shade. Grind to make powder. Mix one spoon powder, honey (2 tbsp) desi ghee (1 tbsp) in milk and drink.

Improve breast milk

Take bark of semal root, clean and dry and grind to make powder. Take twice to improve breast milk.

Cold and cough

Mix semal root powder with black pepper and dry ginger powder. Take in small amount to cure cold and cough.

Kamdudha ras is ayurvedic medicine which is used for treating amlapitta (hyperacidity), bleeding (rakta pitta) and various diseases due to imbalance in pitta inside body.  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. Such medicines are easier to take, highly effective in lower doses and quick in action.

Ingredients of Kamdudha

Mukta pisti(pearl mytilus margaritiferus), Praval(coral) Pishti, Shauktik Mauktik(Shell Mytilus margaritiferu) Pishti, Kapardik Bhasma (Calcinated and purified cypraea moneta shells), Shankh Bhasma (Calcinated and purified turbinella rapa shels), Shudh Gairik (Calcinated and purified ochre) and Guduchi Satva  (Tinospora cordifolia extract).

Therapeutic Use of Kamdudha

• Hyper acidity
• Pitta vikara (Disease due to pitta)
• Amlapitta
• Fever (Pitta jwar)
• Bleeding from nose, urethra, vagina, rectum etc (rakta pitta)
• Burning sensation in palms and soles.

Dosage
250 mg to 500 mg twice a day.

Mukta bhasma is prepared from pearl or moti. For preparing mukta bhasma first pearls are purified and then reduced to oxide by calcination. It contains calcium as main element and other elements in fewer amounts such as magnesium, silicon, phosphorous; manganese. It is antipyretic, antiulcer and antacid.

Ingredient:

• Pearls

Therapeutic uses of Mukta Bhasma

• Useful in pitta dosh
• Hyperacidity
• Insomnia
• Calcium deficiency
• Cough
• Asthma
• Nose bleeding
• Pregnancy

Dosage

60-125 mg twice a day with honey or chayvanprash.

Kutajghan Vati or gutika is Ayurvedic anti-dysentery medicine in tablet form. It is helpful in reducing increased kapha, pitta and inflammation of intestine. It also promotes normal digestion and healing of colonic ulcers. Kuatajghan Vati is used in treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, ulcerative colitis, skin diseases, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and digestive problems.

Ingredients of kutajghan

• Kurchi (Holarrhena antidysenterica),
• Atish(Aconitum heterophyllum)
• Therapeutic Use
• IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)
• Ulcerative colitis
• Dysentery
• Diarrhoea
• Skin diseases
• Bleeding haemorrhoids
• Parasitic infection of intestine

Dosage of kutajghan

2-4 pills (1-2gm) three times in a day.

Argemone Mexicana or prickly poppy is annual medicinal shrub that is found almost throughout India. It can be easily found in parks, roadside or abandoned fields growing as weed. This herb exhibits antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity.

Argemone Mexicana or prickly poppy(satyanashi) is antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antioxidant and hepatoprotective used to treat many diseases in ayurvedic medicine.
Its leaves decoction is used to cure malarial fever, ulcers and skin problems. Its root is diuretic, alterative, anodyne and is used in chronic skin diseases. Its seeds are laxative, expectorant and demulcent.  The juice of the plant is used in jaundice and skin problems. Its latex is used to treat cataract, reddening and itching in the eyes. Oil extracted from its seeds is very toxic and must not be consumed.

Botanical name: Argemone Mexicana Linn.
Family: Papaveraceae
Sanskrit: Brahmadandi, Hemavati, Hemadugdha
Hindi: Pila-dhatura, Shialkanta, Bharbhand, Satyanashi
English: Prickly poppy, Mexican poppy
Bengali: Shialkanta
Malayalam: Brahmdanti
Gujarati: Darudi
Marathi: Daruri
Rajasthani: Dhaturi
Oriya: Kantakusham
Tamil: Karukkansedi
Telugu: Brahmdandidandu

Here are few remedies that can be done at home to cure various clinical conditions using prickly poppy

• Impotency, infertility
  Take root of satyanashi. Make powder of it after cleaning. Take this powder with misri to cure impotency.
• Ascites, low urine output
  Take all parts (panchang) of this herb. Clean them and dry in shade. Grind to make powder. Take 10 gm powder in 200ml water. Cook at low flame till water reduces to 50 ml. Filter and drink twice a day.
• Skin diseases
  Take powder of satyanashi. Soak in water at night and next morning boil in water and drink.
• Psoriasis, eczema, skin problems
  Take fresh satyanashi plant. Clean it and grind to extract its juice. Cook this juice in mustard oil (ratio 2:1) till all water evaporates and only oil is left. Apply this oil externally on affected area.
• Boils, ulcers, warts
  Take latex of Argemone and apply externally on boils.
• Ringworm infections (daad khaj khujli)
  Boil fresh leaves in water. Filter and use it to wash affected area.
  

Tylophora indica or antamul is medicinal perennial vine which is found in eastern, central and southern India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and Borneo.
This herb is useful in treating various diseases such as cough, asthma, respiratory problems, bronchitis, flatulence, profuse perspiration, constipation, diarrhoea, bitter taste in mouth etc.

Antamul herbs used to treating various diseases such as cough, asthma, respiratory problems, bronchitis, flatulence, profuse perspiration, constipation, diarrhoea, bitter taste in mouth etc.
Tylophora indica leaves are expectorant and used to treat respiratory infections, bronchitis and whooping cough. A clinical trial done on asthmatic patients has found that Tylophora indica fresh leaves chewed and swallowed daily with water in the early morning, empty stomach for a week gives moderate or complete relief of asthma symptoms.
Its root or leaf powder is used in diarrhoea, dysentery and intermittent malarial fever.
Anantamul has also analgesic property due to which it gives relief in earache, cystitis and lumbago.

Botanical name: Tylophora indica
Hindi: janglipikvam, antamul
Sanskrit: Antamul
Bengali. : antamul, anantamul.
Guajarati:  Damnivel
Kannada:  adumutadhagida
Marathi: khodiki, Raasna, Atkari
Tamil: Nach-churuppam, nanja-murich-chaaan, nayppalai, peyppalai, kondachani
Telugu: Verripaala, vettipaala, kaakpaala, kukkapala, tellayadala, tellavedavela, neelataapiri.
Oriya: Mendi, mulini
Malayalam: Vallipaala
Trade Name: Indian ipecacuanha, Emetic swallow- wort

Here are few home remedies with Tylophora indica to cure whooping cough, respiratory infections, cold etc.

• Asthma, respiratory problems, cough, sore throat
  Take 3-4 leaves of antamul. Now wash leaves to clean the dirt and chew empty stomach. Drink glass of lukewarm water.
• Whooping cough, allergy problem, bronchitis in children
  This remedy can be used to cure cough, bronchitis in children. Take 1/4 leaves of antamul. Grind it and mix with honey. Give this to child.
• Cold and cough
  Take 2 fresh leaves of Tylophora indica, Basil leaves, clove and ginger. Make decoction. Filter and drink to cure cold and cough.

Chrysanthemum or Guldaudi is medicinal and ornamental plant. It has beautiful flowers which are used as herbal tea, food supplement as they contains flavonoids and other bioactive elements. Chrysanthemum flower tea is well known Chinese tea which is used for improving eye sight, alertness, reducing anxiety and treating various ailments. This preparation acts as antibiotic against many bacteria.
Latin name: Chrysanthemum indicum
Chrysanthemum tea recipe

Ingredients

Chrysanthemum flower 5-10 gms, water 2 cups, Honey or sugar as per taste

How to prepare Chrysanthemum tea

• Take a pan and put 2 cup water in it.
• Bring this water to boil.
• Add dried Chrysanthemum flower in boiling water.
• Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Strain, add sugar or honey and drink hot.

Benefits of Chrysanthemum Flower tea

• Headaches, dizziness, eye pain
• Cooling effect on body
• Cough, flu, fever, Sore throat
• Constipation
• Improves alertness
• Good for liver
• Cardiac tonic
• Helpful in reducing high blood pressure, angina

This tea is very helpful in treating pneumonia, sore throat, headaches and reducing stress.

Mahamash Tail is herbal Ayurvedic oil which is helpful in treating vatavyadhi (diseases of joints), paralysis, ear pain etc.  This oil can be used for massaging joints, back to get relief from pain. It can be put in ear for earache and in nostril for treating paralysis.  While using this oil please check on label if it is suitable for internal use or not.

Ingredients of Mahamash Tail

Ashwagandha, Prasarani, Dashmool, Kaucha Beej, Bala, erand Mool, Jethimadh, Devdar, Elaichi, Rasna, Jatamansi, Khareti, Godavaj, Soya, Kachur, Sunth, Kala Mari, Piper, Agar, Punarnava, Sindhav, Vidari kand,  Cow milk

Uses of Mahamash Tail

• Vatrogas, Nervous disorders
• Hemiplegia, Facial Paralysis
• Spondylitis, Back sprain, Neck stiffness
• Muscle weakness, Sciatica, locked jaw
• Deafness, ear drops in Ear pain

How to use Mahamash Tail

This oil is used for internal and external purpose. For nasya put few drops in each nostril. 5 to 10 ml can added in lukewarm milk and can be taken.  Externally it is used to massage back, joints, muscles etc. 
This medicine is also known as Mahamash oil, Mahamash taila, Mahamasha tailam.

Makardhwaj Vati is herbominearal Ayurvedic medicine which is prepared from various herbs and red sulphide of mercury. It is a tonic, rasayana and useful in treating sexual problems in males.  It is helpful in giving youthfulness and preventing ageing. 

Ingredients of Makardhwaj Vati

Purified mercury, Purified Sulphur, Kapoor, Nutmeg, Marich, Clove, Amber

Uses of Makardhwaj Vati

• Rejuvenator, tonic
• Erectile dysfunction
• Premature ejaculation
• Spermatogenesis
• Loss of libido
• General debility
• Aphrodisiac
• Hypotension

Dosage of Makardhwaj Vati

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

Marichyadi Vati is herbal Ayurvedic medicine which is used for treating cold, cough, flu and coryza. It is prepared from herbs which are very useful in reducing cough, phlegm and expectorant. It is also stimulant, antacid, diuretic and useful in treating digestion problems.

Ingredients of Marichyadi Vati

Kali Mirch, Peepali, Yavkshar, Dadim ka Chhilka, Gud

Uses of Marichyadi Vati

• Chronic bronchitis
• Tonsillitis
• Cold, cough, coryza
• Indigestion
• Acidity
• Heart burn

Dosage of Marichyadi Vati

250 mg twice or thrice a day with honey or as directed by physician.

There is no treatment of dengue in modern medicine. It only treats symptoms and only provides support. In dengue there is rapid decrease of platelet. Yog guru Swami Ramdev recommends ayurvedic herbs to treat dengue which help to reduce fever and maintaining platelets. These are really effective and without any side effects.

Here is home treatment of dengue with aloe vera, papaya leaves and giloy.

• Drink aloe vera juice 25 -50 ml. 
• Take papaya leaves. Wash to remove dirt. Then grind in mortar and pestle to extract its juice.  Take this juice twice a day empty stomach. 
• Take giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia). It can be taken in form of Giloy Ghan Vati or Giloy Kwath  to reduce fever.
• Giloy Kadha can be prepared at home. This not only reduces fever but also helps in maintaining platelets.  Take giloy stem of thickness of thumb and a foot length. Cut in small pieces and grind in grinder. Then cook this in one litre water. Add 7 leaves of Shyma Tulsi (Black Basil) and few black pepper (Kali mirch). Cook at low flame till volume reduces to one fourth. Then filter this decoction. Divide this decoction in three parts and take thrice a day.
• Take Patanjali Jwarnashak Kwath and Jwarnashal Vati.
  It is important to check platelet level at regular interval. Also keep taking fresh fruits and fresh fruit juices.