Haemol Forte is Natural Ayurvedic Iron Supplement to treat iron deficiency anaemia and nutritional anaemia. It is also very good iron supplement of pregnancy. This medicine improves absorption of iron and increases synthesis of haemoglobin. This medicine improves haemoglobin level very rapidly. It stimulates secretion of apotransferrine from liver through bile for better absorption of iron from all parts of small intestine. This medicine is useful in all type of Anaemia.

It is well tolerated and provides adequate amount of iron in therapeutic dosage. It also provides calcium and many other trace elements to boost cellular metabolism.

Key Ingredients

Punarnava Mandoor, Lohabhasma, Tamrabhasma, Abhrakbhasma 100 puti, Purified Parad, Purified Gandhak, Zingiber officinale, Piper longum, Piper nigrum.

Dose:  1 tablet 2 times per day.

Murabba Harad is a sweet herbal preparation of terminalia chebula fruits. Murabbas are prepared to preserve the fresh fruits in sugar or honey, for a longer duration and also for making them more appetising. In Unani, Harar murabba is known as Murabba Haleela. Haleela is Unani name of Haritaki.

How to make harad murabba at home

For preparing Harar ka Murabba, the haritaki fruits are boiled in water to make them soft. These boiled fruits are dried and a sugar syrup of particular consistency is prepared. The fruits are added to sugar syrup. On second day, the syrup is boiled again to get desired consistency.

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

Key Ingredients of Harad Murabba

Haritaki fruits, sugar

Health benefits of Harad Murabba

This sweet preparation is brain tonic with memory improving properties. It is good for eyes. It is good for digestive system and works as gastric tonic. Due to its laxative properties, Murabba harar cures constipation. Harar murabba is an antioxidant that improves body immunity to fight infection. It is also useful in headaches, hair greying, dyspepsia, piles and many digestive system diseases (indigestion, low appetite).

Harad Murabba is noting but the fresh Haritaki fruits boiled in water and preserved in sugar syrup. So this sweet preservation has all goodness of the harar fruits. To know more about the Haritaki fruits, you can go to Haritaki

How to eat Harad Murabba

Eat one to two haritaki fruits from Harad Murabba, before going to bed. It should be taken with milk.

Amla Murabba is a sweet herbal preparation of amla. It is also known as Murabba-e-Amla in Unani. It is prepared by processing fresh amla in sugar. The processing of amla in sugar helps to preserve it for longer duration and also makes them more appetising.

In Ayurveda Amla fruits are referred as Rasayana. Amla is one of the natural richest source of vitamin C. Along with it, Amla also contains minerals, polyphenols, iron, protein, carbohydrate, and fiber. It is cool in potency and cures burning sensation, hyperacidity and pitta related digestive problems.

There are several health benefits of eating amla murabba. Amla murabba is useful in constipation, piles, physical weakness, mental weakness, poor eyesight, poor memory, nasal bleeding, hair problems, and during pregnancy.

You can prepare amla murabba at home or buy it from market.

Health benefits of Amla Murabba

Amla is a rasayana or tonic that improves overall health. It improves immunity to fight infectious diseases. Regular intake of amla in any form helps to rejuvenate body and gives longevity. There are several health benefits of eating Amla murabba. .

• It is useful in physical and mental weakness. It is a brain tonic that improves memory and eye sight.
• It is also a good remedy for nose bleeding or frequent nakseer problem.
• It is a cardiac stimulant.
• It promotes good digestion and cures constipation. This preparation balances acidity of stomach and gives relief from acidity problems.
• It strengthens digestive system and promotes good assimilation of nutrients in body.
• It supports and strengthens liver.
• It supports heart and blood circulation.
• It supports lungs and respiratory system. The regular intake helps to protect body from recurrent cold and cough.
• It is good for reproductive system and improves fertility.
• Amla murabba should be eaten throughout the pregnancy for better health of mother and baby. This will also strengthen hairs and prevents hair fall that occur due to hormone change.
• In situation of threatened abortion, mother to be should eat murabba, throughout the pregnancy.
• Amla murabba is recommended for person suffering from peptic ulcer due to its anti-ulcer properties.
• Amla murabba is antioxidant that prevent free radical damage of cells.

How to use Amla Murabba

Amla murabba is tonic for brain, heart, liver, digestive and reproductive system. Amla murabba can be taken in dose of 15-20 grams (1-2 pieces). You can eat daily it before breakfast with a glass of milk or two times a day after meals.

Limiron is chocolate flavoured granules for drink, it is rich in Calcium, Iron &micro nutrients having anabolic properties. It is very good Ayurvedic tonic for anaemia.

Limiron Granules Key Ingredients

Bhui Kohala(Ipomoea mauritiana): The natures energiser, promotes vitality strength and digestive powers. The giant potato is a type of morning glory plant. Like the sweet potato, it belongs to the Ipomoea genus. It grows as a vine.
Shatavari(Asparagus racemosus): A nature’s anabolic to build up tissue strength.
Kukkutand Twak: Hen’s egg shell powder. A rich source of calcium and micro-Bhasmanutrients having anabolic properties.
Mandoor Bhasma: Provides micro-refined Iron-complex which builds up body resistance, improves strength.

Each 5g Contains

• Kukkutandatwak Bhamsa (Generic Preparation) 250mg
• Mandoor Bhamsa (Processed Ferrioxidum) 100mg
• Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) 100mg
• Buikohala (Ipomoea digitata) 100mg
• Sugar Q.S.
• Permited flavour added

Benefits of Limiron

Enriched with Iron and micro-nutrients for generating rich red blood, body resistance &muscular strength. Promotes vitality &strength, Improves digestic powers, overcomes debility. Natural anabolic which replenishes strength. Provides natural calcium for building strong bones &teeth. Induces GROWTH.

Indications of Limiron

A tonic for growing children, pregnant &nursing mothers, fatigued &exhausted individuals, during convalescence- for fast recovery, after operations, Calcium &Iron deficiency states, for healthy bones and rich blood.

Dosage

Children: 1/2 teaspoonful twice daily. Adults: 1 teaspoonful twice daily.

Feroliv Forte is Ayurvedic heamatinic with natural vitamin C to treat Iron Deficiency anaemia and debility. It is also very good iron supplement for pregnancy and lactation. It improves haemoglobin and R.B.C. Count. It  is an unique combination of Naturally treated iron complex, Liver stimulant and Natural Vitamin C, Which not only increase Hb level but also improves Reticulo Endothelial System and hence gives prolonged Hb rise of 4.6 gm %.

Key Ingredients

Each Feroliv Forte Capsule Contains:

• Arogya Vardhini Ras - 80 mg
• Tapyadi Loh - 80 mg
• Navayas Loh - 80 mg
• Dhatri Loh - 80 mg
• Mandur Vatak - 80 mg

Indications

• Iron Deficiency Anaemia
• Fatigue
• Debility and chlorosis
• During Pregnancy and Lactation
• Nutritional Anaemia
• Postnatal and Post Surgical cases

Dosage

1 Capsule twice a day for the first 10 days with milk followed by 1 Capsule once a day or as directed by the Physician.

Efiplus is a very good Ayurvedic hematinic. It is a rich natural source of iron in the form of purified kaseesa. Kasis Bhasma is prepared from Kasisa which is mineral of iron. Kasis is ferrous sulphate (FeSO 4 7H2o) and is green in colour. Each Efiplus provides 50 mg of elemental iron and the recommended therapeutic dose corresponds to approximately 100 mg of elemental iron per day.

Most of the hematinics causes gastric irritation and other gastrointestinal disturbances but Efiplus causes less, because of it’s herbal ingredients, like Motha (Cyperus rotundus), Dried Ginger(Zingiber officinale) and Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), which counter these effects. Also, better absorption and assimilation of iron is ensured due to the presence of natural bioavailability enhancer like Pippali (Piper longum). In a clinical study, Efiplus was found to possess hematinic properties comparable to that of Ferrous sulphate. The number of patients responding to Efiplus were more and it was well tolerated.

Key Ingredients

Shuddha Kaseesa 200 mg Musta (Cyperus rotundus) 100 mg Shunthi (Zingiber officinale) 100 mg Pippali (Piper longum) 100 mg and extract derived from: Yashti (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 100 mg

Benefits of Efiplus

• Ensures maximum absorption of iron
• Increases haemoglobin levels
• Induces sense of well being
• Better gastrointestinal tolerability

Indications

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Dosage

One capsule twice daily or as directed by the Physician.

Khanjanikari Ras is herbomineral Ayurvedic medicine. This medicine has alterative, stimulant and nervine properties. Khanjanikari Ras is prepared by taking equal part of Malla sindur, Rajat bhasma and Purified Vishamushti or Kuchala (Strychnos nux-vomica). Kuchala is nervice tonic and has central nervous system stimulating properties. This medicine is indicated in treatment of paralysis (pakshaghat), gout and many other vata vyadhis.

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

Key Ingredients of Khanjanikari Ras

Kuchala, Malla Sindur, Raupya Bhasma;Processed in decoction of Arjuna bark

Uses of Khanjanikari Ras

Khanjanikari Ras is combination of Malla sindoor, Kuchila and Rajat bhasma. This medicine is very hot in potency and indicated in treatment of

• Chronic paralysis, Facial paralysis
• Paraplegia (paralysis of the legs and lower body, typically caused by spinal injury or disease)
• Lathyrism (disease marked by tremors, muscular weakness, and paraplegia)
• Monoplegia (paralysis restricted to one limb or region of the body) Gout
• Sujak( natural home remedies for Gonorrhea), Neumonia
• Sannipat, Khanjadivaat (Lameness)
• Diseases due to deranged vata or Vata vyadhis

Dosage of Khanjanikari Ras

Khanjanikari Ras should be taken with Dashmula Kwath or Cow's milk in dose of 1 -2 tablets, in morning and evening.

This medicine should be taken under medical supervision. Or take as directed by physician.

Muktapanchamrit Rasa is minerals containing Ayurvedic medicine. This medicine has five ingredients viz. Moti pishti, Moonga bhasma, Bang bhasma, Shankha bhasma and Muktashukti bhasma. This medicine is indicated in treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis or a similar progressive wasting disease, in initial stages. It is a useful medicine for treating chronic fever, chronic diarrhoea, piles etc.

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

Key Ingredients of Mukta Panchamrit Ras

Moti Pishti 96 g, Prawal Pishti 48 g, Vang Bhasma 24 g, Shankha Bhasma 12 g, Mukta Shukti Bhasma 12 g

Processed in sugarcane juice, tulsi, vidharikand, aloe vera, shatavari

Uses of Mukta Panchamrit Ras

• Chronic fever
• Tuberculosis
• Chronic diarrhoea, sangrahani
• Raktapitta (bleeding), piles, prameha, pradar
• Intestinal weakness, weakness of heart
• Anaemia, jaundice, pitta vikar

Dosage of Mukta Panchamrit Ras

Mukta Panchamrit Ras is a mineral formulation that should be taken with milk or honey in dose of 125 mg to 250 mg. The exact dose depends on many factors such as age, strength, physical condition etc. Or take as directed by physician.

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn) is sacred medicinal herb which is worshipped in India. The literal Sanskrit meaning of Tulsi is one that is beyond comparison. In Hinduism, tulsi is considered sacred and worshipped as goddess. Since Vedic times, tulsi is present in every Hindu home. The other few common names of this plants are Vishnupriya, Vrinda and Haripriya (beloved of Lord Vishnu). In month of Kartik women celebrates Tulsi-vivah.

Tulsi is one of the commonest and greatest healing herb present in our house. It is regarded as queen of herbs. It has ability to cure diseases without any side effect. It is believed, regular chewing 5-10 leaves of tulsi plant helps to keep body diseases free. Mainly there are two common varieties of tulsi viz. Krishna or Shyama (Kali tulsi with purple leaves) and Rama or Sri (Hari tulsi with green leaves). Krishna tulsi has more medicinal value compare to rama tulsi. Due to its innumerable medicinal virtues it can be used in curing various diseases.

Tulsi leaves have hypocholesterolemic (lowering cholesterol), hypotriglyceridemic (lowering triglycerides), hepatoprotective (protecting liver), anti-inflammatory (preventing inflammation), and anti-oxidant effects.

General information

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom:Plantae
• (Unranked):Angiosperms
• (Unranked):Eudicots
• (Unranked):Asterids
• Order:Lamiales
• Family:Lamiaceae
• Genus:Ocimum

Species: Oscimum tenuiflorum, Oscimum sanctum

Binomial name: Ocimum tenuiflorum or Ocimum sanctum L.

Distribution: Tulsi plant is found throughout India.

Latin Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn., Ocimum sanctum Linn. Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

Common names: Tulasi, Ajaka, Brinda, Manjari, Parnasa, Patrapuspha, Suvasa Tulasi, Krishna Tulasi, Sri Tulasi, Tulsi, Baranda, Kala Tulsi, Vrinda

English Name: Sacred Basil, Holy Basil.

Ayurvedic properties and action

• Rasa:Katu, Tikta, Kashaya
• Guna:Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshna
• Virya:Ushna (hot in potency)
• Vipaka:Katu
• Karma:Dipana, Hridya, Kaphahara, Ruchya, Vata-har, Pittavardhini, Durgandhi-hara

Constituents of Tulsi leaves

The leaves contains 0.7% volatile oil comprising about 71% eugenol and 20% methyl eugenol. The leaves also contain antioxidants and flavonoids.

Medicinal properties

• Antimicrobial, antibacterial and antiviral
• Analgesic and Antipyretic
• Liver protecting
• Memory improving
• Antidiabetic and antiulcer
• Antioxidant
• Adaptogenic
• Anticancer
• Immuno- modulator
• Antihypertensive and cardioprotective

Important Ayurvedic Formulation Tulsi containing

Tribhuvan kirti Rasa, Mukta Panchamrit Rasa, Manasamitra Vataka

Medicinal use of Tulasi

Improving strength, digestion

Chewing tulsi leaves empty stomach in morning improves body immunity and digestive power. It also improves memory, immunity and beneficial for whole body.

De-addiction

A person who is addicted to tobacco, alcohol, tea etc. should chew tulsi leaves with kali mirch, whenever he/she has urge for addicted substance.

Pimples, acne

Tulsi leaves effectively cures pimples and acne. You just need to make a paste of tulsi leaves with little amount of water. Apply this paste on pimple, acne affected area. Keep this for few minutes and then wash off with plain water. Do this once or twice a day regularly till pimples are cured.

Fever

Tulsi leaves have antibacterial and anti-viral properties. In months, when mosquito borne diseases (such as dengue and malaria) are prevalent, regular drinking of tulsi tea improves body immunity and may protect against diseases.

In dengue fever use of giloy and tulsi decoction effectively cures the fever. It also strengthens liver.

For general fever, tulsi leaves decoction with cardamom or dalchini can be prepared. This should be taken few times a day.

In chronic fever, 10 ml of tulsi leaves and mint leaves juice should be taken with misri.

Cold, cough, respiratory diseases

Tulsi leaves has expectorant properties. In cold cough, with 3 ml of ginger juice and 3 ml of tulsi leaves juice helps to give relief in cold and cough. Tulsi leaves juice with honey is also an effective remedy.

Sore throat

For sore throat, hot tulsi tea can be taken.

Tulsi for upper respiratory infections

Tulsi leaves helps in curing upper respiratory tract infections. Its leaves have anti-oxidant effects and improve body's immunity to fight against infections. This medicinal herb has immunomodulatory, antitussive, expectorant, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal activities. This makes it excellent herb in treating bronchitis, asthma, productive and dry cough. It is also useful in allergic recurrent respiratory infections.

For fever due to cough and respiratory infection, tulsi leaves decoction with salt is very effective. To prepare this decoction, take 10-15 tulsi leaves, 5 cloves and boil in a glass of water till volume reduces to half. Filter this add some sendha namak and drink hot. Drink 2-3 times a day.

Mental stress

Tulsi leaves have adaptogen properties. Adaptogen are natural substance that help the body adapt to stress caused due to variety of reasons. For this purpose, person should chew 15 tulsi leaves twice a day.

Oral infections

Tulsi leaves have antibacterial properties. Chewing leaves of tulsi helps to cure oral infections.

Leucoderma

Tulsi leaves are used to treat various skin disorders. In leucoderma, tulsi leaves are applied on affected skin patches. For this purpose, equal amount of tulsi leaves juice, lemon juice and kasundi leaves juice are taken. These are mixed and put in a brass vessel. This vessel is kept in sun for a day and then applied on affected skin area.

Wounds, insect bites, ring worm

Tulsi leaves juice is extracted and applied on wounds, insect bites for quicker healing.

Painful or difficult urination

In such case, person should drink 10 ml of tulsi juice mixed with 10 ml of lemon juice.

Improving fertility and semen in male, preventing premature ejaculation

Tulsi plant seeds are used for treating male reproductive system related problems. The seeds are taken fifty grams. These are mixed with 40 grams musali. Sixty grams of miri in powder form is also added. All three are mixed well. Regular intake of this powder (5 grams) improves semen quality and prevent premature ejaculation.

Tulsi use in diabetes

Tulsi lowers blood sugar level and improves glucose tolerance. In a clinical study Tulsi leaves powder has shown reduction in fasting blood sugar and postprandial glucose level in patients of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Tulsi for free radical scavenging

Tulsi leaves are rich in essential oils. It contains eugenol which makes it good anti-oxidant.

How to take Tulsi

Tulsi fresh leaves, leaves powder, fresh leaves decoction, infusion can be used. Tulsi leaves powder is prepared by drying its leaves in shade and grinded to make powder. Various supplements that contain tulsi extracts are being manufactured and marketed by many pharmaceutical companies.

Malla-Sindur is a mineral formulation of Ayurveda and contains Malla. Malla is Arsenic Trioxide, As₂O₃. It is also known by many other names viz. Sankhiya, Gauripashan and Fenashma. Arsenic is a strong poison and in Ayurvedic medicines it is used only after proper detoxification. Malla Sindur is referenced from Siddha Bheshj Manimala. It should be given in very low dosage with Sitopaladi churna.

Warning: The oral intake of Malla sindoor increases heart beat and stimulates arteries. This medicine should be used carefully in persons with Pitta Prakriti. This medicine should not be taken during high fever.

Key Ingredients of Malla Sindoor

Shuddha Parad 90 g, Shuddha Gandhak 55 g, Ras Karpur or Calomel 90 g, Malla 45 grams, Processed in Aloe vera juice

Uses of Malla Sindoor

Malla Sindoor is useful in Vata and Kapha diseases. It is a useful medicine for treating diseases due to bacteria, virus etc. and given for treating Haija/Cholera, Malaria, Syphilis.

This medicine is also given for Sujak. Malla Sindoor gives good result in treatment of Vata diseases, Pakshaghata (Hemiplegia), Amavat Rheumatism, Gout and Kapha diseases, Pneumonia, Respiratory illness.

Malla Sindoor is also indicated in Hysteria, Weakness in old age, Chronic Asthma, Indigestion, Weakness of male sex organ, Influenza, Visham jwar, Prameha.

Dosage of Malla Sindoor

Malla Sindoor is a mineral formulation containing purified Arsenic, Parad and gandhaka. It is very strong and hot in potency. This medicine should be taken only under medical supervision. The dosage of this medicine is 1/2 ratti to 1 ratti, two times a day. The exact dosage is dependent on patient’s strength, condition and disease. The medicine should be taken with honey or Sitopaladi Churna (1g) and honey, for kapha roga with ginger juice and honey.

Note:Never take this medicine without prescription of a doctor.

Shatavaryadi Churna is herbal Ayurvedic medicine. This medicine is prepared form five medicinal herbs viz. Shatavar(Asparagus racemosus Tubers), Asgandh(Withania somnifera roots), Gokhru(Tribulus terrestris Fruits), Musli(Chlorophytum tuberosum ) and Kaunch(Mucuna pruriens). All herbs has immunomodulator, galactagogue (stimulates breast milk), aphrodisiac and rejuvenator properties.

Key Ingredients of Shatavaryadi Churna

Asparagus racemosus Tubers 1 part, Tribulus terrestris Fruits 1 part, Mucuna pruriens seeds 1 part, Withania somnifera roots 1 part, Chlorophytum tuberosum 1 part

Dried root powder of Asparagus racemosus is helpful in increasing breast milk in nursing mothers. It also increases fertility. It is helpful in regulating hormonal secretion in woman. Shatavari root powder is used by men to cure nocturnal emission and increasing fertility.

Ashwagandha(Withania somnifera) root powder is a good rejuvenating tonic for reproductive system, especially for males. It is also known as Indian Ginseng. It improves sperm motility. It is also useful in oligospermia (increasing sperm count), poor sexual performance and helps to reduce infertility. Ashwagandha improves sexual potency and sperm production.

Gokhru fruit is used to treat various clinical conditions like sexual weakness in men, kidney dysfunction, urine problem, dysuria, Leucorrhoea (Shveta Pradar) etc. It helps in breaking and elimination of kidney stone from body. It also prevents recurrent stone formation. Gokhru also increases hormones secretion in body. It supports testosterone production and muscles building.

Musli(Chlorophytum tuberosum) is a great tonic and helpful in curing various problems related to male reproductive system like low sperm count, erectile dysfunction, weakness, premature ejaculation etc. It improves arousal and helps in sustained proper erection. Musli can be said to be substitute for Viagr.

Mucuna pruriens is best herbal medicine for parkinson's disease, it reduces stress, anxiety and increase stamina and sex drive libido, regularizes ovulation in women. It increases sperm count and very good for male fertility.

Uses of Shatavaryadi Churna

This formulation is completely medicinal herb based. It contains root powder of Shatavar and Ashwagandha;seeds of Kaunch and Gokhru;and Safed musli. All the ingredients are well known aphrodisiac and tonic. These are mixed and powdered. This fine blended powder is very nutritive. It rejuvenates body. For males, it improves sexual health and sperm quality. Shatavaryadi Churna is useful in curing Seminal problem, Premature ejaculation, Weakness of Sex organ, Low stamina etc.

Dosage of Shatavaryadi Churna

Shatavaryadi Churna should be taken in morning and an hour before sleeping, in dose of 3-6 grams with sugar mixed cow milk Or take as directed by physician.

Ajagandha is a medicinal plant that grows as weed throughout warmer part of India. Ayurvedic Materia Medica describes this plant as light (attribute);appetiser, cardiac tonic, Vata and Kapha hara. Some of the other common names of this plant are Tilaparni, Pashugandha, Ugragandha, and Thaivelai, Nalvelai (Tamil).

General Information

Botanical name:Gynandropsis gynandra (Linn.) Briq;Synonym G. pentaphylla DC.

Cleome gynandra Linn

Family:Capparidaceae

Vernacular names in India

• Sanskrit:Pasugandhi, Ajagandha
• Assamese:Bhutmulla
• Bengali:Hurhuria, Shulte
• English:Dog Mustard
• Gujarat:Talvani, Dhelitalavan
• Hindi:Hulhul, Hurhur, Kavalia
• Kannada:Naram bele Soppu, Nayeetulasi
• Kashmiri:Gandi Buti
• Malayalam:Atunari vela
• Marathi:Tilvan, Bhatvan, Mabli, Tilavana, Tilvant
• Oriya:Anasorisia, anasorisa, Hulhulia
• Punjabi:Bugra
• Tamil:Nal valai, Nal velai
• Telugu:Vaminta, Vayinta
• Unani:Hurhur, Hulhul
• Siddha:Kadugu

Some other common names:Wild Spider Flower, African spider-flower, cat whiskers, Bastard mustard

Plant description

Annual erect, herb up to 250-600 mm tall;much branched;Stem sticky with hairs;leaves:palmately compound, with 3-5 leaflets, leaf stalk is 20-50 mm long with glandular hairs;Inflorescence:terminal raceme, many-flowered, elongating in fruit;bract is 3-foliolate to simple above, flower stalk is 10-20 mm long with hairs;fruits:in 2 mm capsule form;seeds:seeds are brown, circular in outline, 1.5 mm in diameter;

Habitat:Throughout warmer part of India growing as weed in waste lands, grass lands;

Constituents of leaves

Carotenoids, Cardiac glycosides, Cyanogenic Glycosides, Flavonoids, Saponins, Triterpenes, sugars, Tannins etc.

Constituents of seeds

Fixed oil, essential oil and oleoresin

Properties and Action of seeds

Rasa:Katu

Guna:Laghu, Ruksha

Virya:Shita

Vipaka:Katu

Karma:Shulagna, Dipana, Hridya, Pittala, Vatahara

Ayurvedic Therapeutic Uses

Gulma or Any tumour, lump, Prostate enlargement, Worm infection, Kandu Pruritus, and Ear diseases

Medicinal uses of Ajagandha (Cleome gynandra)

Various parts of Ajagandha plant are used for medicinal purpose viz. leaves, seeds and roots. The recommended safe dosage of seed powder is 1-3 grams and leaf decoction 50-100 ml. Ayurvedic texts describes use of this plant for treatment of pain, swelling, fever, cough, asthma, skin and urinary diseases. Seed powder of this plant have carminative (relieves flatulence), antiseptic, and anthelmintic (destroy parasitic worms) properties. Leaves have anti-inflammatory and sudorific (causing sweating) properties. Traditionally few drops of leaves juice is put in ear to treat ear pain. Foe painful joints leaves and seeds poultice is used.

Prostaid Tablets is herbal-mineral, patent and proprietary Ayurvedic medicine from Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Pvt. Ltd. This medicine is useful in treatment of enlarged prostrate.

Here is given more about Baidyanath Prostaid Tablets such as indication/therapeutic uses, Key Ingredients and dosage.

Key Ingredients of Baidyanath Prostaid Tablets

Shilajit, Karanju, Shatavari, Varun Chhal, Chandan, Kutaki, Kumari

Uses of Baidyanath Prostaid Tablets

This medicine is indicated in treatment of prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and it’s allied complaints (Burning urination, UTI, retention of urine). BPH is non-malignant enlargement of prostate gland. Prostate is a small gland located beneath urinary bladder and in front of rectum in males. The enlargement of prostate causes problems with urination such as frequent urge to urinate, getting up at night to urinate, difficulty urinating and dribbling of urine.

Prostaid Tablets is prepared from natural ingredients and can be used for longer duration.

Dosage of Baidyanath Prostaid Tablets

The dose for Baidyanath Prostaid is 2 tablets twice a day morning and evening with water for a period of 3 months Or take as directed by physician.

Himplasia is herbal patent and proprietary medicine from Himalaya Drug Company. This formulation is useful in management of Benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH (abnormal proliferation of prostrate cells). Himplasia has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Prostate is walnut sized gland of male reproductive system and located just below the urinary bladder (in which urine is stored) and also surrounds the urethra (canal through which urine is excreted). It is common for the prostate gland to become enlarged as a man ages. Since The enlarged prostate presses against urethra like a clamp, bladder begins to contract even when it contains small amounts of urine, causing more frequent urination. Eventually, this causes bladder weakness and incomplete bladder evacuation. This causes many urinary problems.

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

Key Ingredients of Himplasia

Each Himplasia tablet contains:Pdrs. Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) 140 mg, Putikaranja (Caesalpinia bonducella) 120 mg, Puga (Areca catechu) 100 mg, Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) 80 mg, Varuna (Crataeva nurvala) 80 mg, Akika pishti 80 mg,

Uses of Himplasia

Himalaya Himplasia is useful medicine for Management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Reducing the symptoms of BPH, which includes painful urination, local and internal inflammation, urinary tract infections, an urinary difficulty.

Dosage of Himplasia

Himplasia tablets should be taken in dose of 2 tablets twice a day or take as directed by physician.

Shothari Lauh is classical Ayurvedic medicine useful in treatment of body swelling. This medicine improves digestion, haemoglobin level, and reduces kapha and excess fluid accumulation. Shothari lah contains Trikatu, Jawakhar and Lauha bhasma. Trikatu is very good Ayurvedic formulation for curing digestive weakness and poor assimilation of nutrients. The combination of ingredients in this formulation improves overall health and reduces the excess fluid.

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

Key Ingredients of Shothari Lauh

This medicine is prepared by mixing 12 grams fine powder of each:Sonth, Pippali, Maricha (Trikatu), Jawakhar (Potassium carbonate) with 48 grams of Lauh bhasma.

Uses of Shothari Lauh

Shothari loh has Haematinic (stimulates the production of red blood cells or increases the amount of haemoglobin in the blood) and Kapha reducing properties. It is indicated in treatment of dropsy/oedema/swelling (excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues), Anaemia, Jaundice and Sujak.

This medicine increases haemoglobin level, improves digestive power and assimilation of nutrients.

Dosage of Shothari Lauh

The recommended dosage of Shothari Lauh is 250-650 mg, twice a day. Or take as directed by physician.

Take this medicine with Triphala Decoction, This decoction also used as effective mouth wash.

Kulathadi Kashayam is herbal Ayurvedic medicine. This medicine is useful in treatment of period irregularity. Kulathadi kashaya is is also helpful in detoxifying body and improving digestion. It pacifies aggravated Vata and Kapha, but increases pitta.

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

Key Ingredients of Kulathadi Kashayam

Kulatha(Dolichos biflorus), Garlic(Alium cepa), Eranda(Ricinus communis), Til(Sesamum indicum)

Decoction or soup of Kulthi(Horsegram) is main ingredient of this medicine. It used in affections of the liver and spleen, intestinal colic, in leucorrhoea and menstrual disorders, urinary discharges. It is also a great protein supplement. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India recommends the decoction of dry seeds in calculus and amenorrhoea.

Garlic(Alium cepa) is very useful in regulation of menstruation and improves fertility.

Sesame is divine herb in many cutlers worldwide, used as health food and medicine this herb is used in all form of natural therapies.

Uses of Kulathadi Kashayam

Kulathadi Kashayam is indicated for treating period related problems. It is prescribed for irregular menstruation, Amenorrhoea and Polycystic ovarian syndrome PCOS. There are many other good Ayurvedic medicines to treat PCOS.

Dosage of Kulathadi Kashayam

The recommended dosage of Kulathadi Kashayam is 5-15 ml twice a day. Or as directed by physician.

Pachakola is group of fine pungent. These five pungents are Pippali, Pippalimula, Chavika, Chitrak and Sonth. Panchakola is good herbal combination for treating Agnimandya. Agni mandya means weakness of digestive power. Digestive power suppression leads to many diseases such as low appetite, indigestion, loss of taste, anorexia, gas etc.

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

Key Ingredients of Panchakola Choornam

Equal part of each of following herb

Pippali(Piper longum) &Pippli mula(Roots of Piper longum): The root of this plant is known as Pippali Mula in Ayurveda and its fruits (Spike) are mainly used for Rasayana purpose. Several biological activities like immunostimulatory, anti-ulcer, anti-amebic, anti-oxidant, hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory activities were reported on the fruit of this plant.

Cavya(Piper chaba): The root is alexiteric;useful in asthma, bronchitis, consumption. The fruit is pungent, thermogenic, anthelmintic, expectorant, carminative, improves appetite and taste and
also useful in asthma, bronchitis, fever, inflammation, piles, pain in the abdomen and at the anus. The fruit has stimulant and carminative properties, and is used in haemorrhoidal affections, Stem is used to alley post-delivery pain in mothers and also useful in rheumatic
pains and diarrhoea

Chitrak root(Plumbago zeylanica): Chitrak consists of dried mature root of Plumbago zeylanica Linn. It is a large perennial subscandent shrub, found throughout India in wild state and occasionally cultivated in gardens. Anti-cholesterol, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory activity, anti-cancer, liver protective, anti-malarial properties. Powdered bark, root or leaves are used to treat gonorrhoea, syphilis, and tuberculosis and use of the roots boiled in milk as a remedy for inflammation of the mouth, throat and chest.

Sunthi (Zingiber officinale): Ginger is an old herbal medicine. Chinese healers recommended Ginger for different ailments: abdominal bloating, cough, diarrhea, rheumatism. Tibetan medical system considers Ginger to be helpful in treatment of various inflammatory joint diseases.

Uses of Panchakola Churna

Panchakola formulation effectively treats many common digestive system problems. It improves Appetite and digestive strength. This medicine cures abdominal gas, Spleen enlargement, Gulma, Kapha roga, Dyspepsia/Indigestion, Abdominal obstruction, etc.

Panchakola is also effective in curing Respiratory cough, Fever and Anorexia.

Dosage of Panchakola Churna

The recommended dosage of Panchakola Churna is 1-3 grams, twice or thrice a day. The Anupan (fluid vehicle or drink with medicine) for Panchakola Churna is or take as directed by physician.

Anemia is a health condition in which human blood has lower RED Blood cells or RBC has lower haemoglobin. RBC contains haemoglobin which is iron rich protein and it gives blood red colour. Haemoglobin is protein which carries oxygen from lungs to other body parts. Anemia is most common health problem all over world If anyone is suffering from anaemia that means he is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood. As a result, he/she may feel tired or weak. Other symptoms of anaemia is such as shortness of breath, dizziness, or headaches. Severe and long-lasting anemia can damage heart, brain, and other organs in body. Very severe anemia may even cause death.

Causes of Anemia

There are many reasons to develop anaemia and all age group people can get anaemia while small children and women are at higher risk for developing anemia. Here are some common cause to develop anemia.

• Poor diet(low in iron, vitamins, or minerals) is most common reason.
• Poor digestion
• Blood loss from surgery or an injury
• Long-term or serious illnesses, such as kidney disease, cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS, inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn's disease), liver disease, heart failure, and thyroid disease
  Long-term infections
• A family history of inherited anemia, such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia
• Long-term infections
• Pregnancy(First 6 moths)

Treatment Of Anemia

Mild and short term anemia can be treated with healthy iron rich diet and vitamin C rich diet.  but in other cases it’s treatment may need iron supplements and other medications. In Indian Ayurvedic medicines system there are many medicines to treat various type of anemia. Most of the Ayurvedic medicines are herbal and safe in use. In case of severe anemia one should consult a doctor then do the treatment.

List of Ayurvedic Medicine for Anemia

Lohasava syrup is most common tonic for treating iron deficiency. It is formulated with Calx of Iron(Loh Bhasma) and many herbs. Lohasava syrup is also effective in other illness like Jaundice, Liver Affections, Cardiac Lesions, Dropsy And Fever and many more. For adults 1-2 spoon after meal twice a day with equal quantity of water. you can take with your diet as supplement.

Limiron granules is enriched with Iron and micro-nutrients for generating rich red blood, body resistance & muscular strength. Promotes vitality & strength, Improves digestic powers, overcomes debility. Dosage Children:1/2 teaspoonful twice daily. Adults:1 teaspoonful twice daily.

Efiplus is a rich natural source of iron in the form of purified kaseesa. Kasis Bhasma is prepared from Kasisa which is mineral of iron. Kasis is ferrous sulphate (FeSO 4 7H2o) and is green in colour. Take one capsule twice daily or as directed by the Physician.

Lauh Bhasma is haematinic and restorative. Also known as: loha bhasma, lauha bhasma. It is used to treat anemia and other liver related problems. You can take this medicine 125 mg to 150 mg with honey twice a day.

Navayas lauh is herbomineral Ayurvedic medicine which is used for treating anaemia, weakness etc. It is prepared from Lauh Bhasma (Calcined iron) with herbs such as amla, hard, baheda, pipali, vidhang etc. You can take 250-500 mg with honey twice a day or as directed by physician.

Shothari Lauh medicine improves haemoglobin level by boosting digestion, and reduces kapha and excess fluid accumulation. Shothari lah contains Trikatu, Jawakhar and Lauha bhasma. The combination of ingredients in this formulation improves overall health and reduces the excess fluid. The recommended dosage of Shothari Lauh is 250-650 mg, twice a day.

Kasis Bhasma is prepared from Kasisa which is mineral of iron. Kasis is ferrous sulphate (FeSO 4 7H2o) and is green in colour. It is very good to treat anemia. Take 120 mg to 360 mg with honey or water twice a day.

Pathyadi Kwath is polyherbal Ayurvedic decoction containing Pathya (Harad) and other medicinal herbs. This Kashaya has antioxidant, adaptogenic and laxative properties. It is a useful medicine for treating headaches as it is tridodhnashak, anti-inflammatory, purgative and pain relieving. The decoction of medicinal herbs is also known as Kwath, Quath or Kadha.

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

Key Ingredients of Pathyadi Kadha

Harad (Haritaki) Fruits 1 part:The fruits of Haritaki has several medicinal properties like antioxidant, carminative, astringent, expectorant, gentle purgative, laxative, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal. Haritaki is a useful drug to treat flatulence, constipation, diarrhoea, dysentery, cyst, digestive disorders, vomiting, enlarged liver and spleen, cough and bronchial asthma.

Baheda (Bibhitaka) Fruits 1 part:Bahera fruits are very useful in treatment of diseases due to kapha and pitta dosha. In excess it increases vata inside body. The Fruits are bitter, analgesic, astringent, brain tonic, expectorant and laxative. It is an excellent remedy for catarrhal condition, congestion, cough, bronchitis, asthma, and sore throats.

Goose Berry Fruits 1 part:  Indian Goose Berry has numerous health benefits. It is richest source of vitamin C which is an anti-oxidant. Amla also contains protein, iron, minerals and amino acids. It is veramla-Himalaya good for digestive system. It is one of the ingredient of Triphala Churna. Amla helps in removal of free radicals responsible for aging. It is also helpful in new cells generations. It is tridoshnashak which means it balances vaat, pitta and kapha.

Bhui nimba (Kiratatikta) (Pl.) 1 part: Helps treat liver disorders, eyes, heart, nausea, indigestion, appetite, gout, intestinal worms, skin diseases, wound healing, ulcers, asthma, reduces fevers, joint pains, and is used for prevention of stones in the kidney or gall bladder.

Turmeric (Rhizome) 1 part:Turmeric medicinal properties includes anti aging, anti oxidant, anti inflammatory, and anti bacterial. Turmeric contain manganese, iron, vit B6 and potassium. Here are some of the medicinal use of turmeric.

Neem(Stem Bark) 1 part: Recent study show that Neem(Azadirachta Indica) bark can treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastro duodenal ulcers and esophageal ulcer completely. Neem bark extract used to treat these gastric related ulcers. These claims are clinically proven.

Giloy(Stem) 1 part:Giloy strengthens immune system and cures various infections like cold, cough, swine flu and fever due to any reason. n Ayurveda it is important constituent of various medicine used to treat skin problems, inflammation, worms, fever, infection, diabetes, liver problems and weakness.

Uses of Pathyadi Kadha

Pathyadi Kadha is indicated in treatment shiro roga (Headache;also called shirah shula or shiro tapa), Migraine;Headaches due to eyestrain. It reduces the intensity and frequency of migraine attacks.

Pathyadi Kadha is also therapeutically used in Trigeminal neuralgia (Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the trigeminal nerve, the fifth cranial nerve, that causes episodes of sharp, stabbing pain in the cheek, lips, gums, or chin on one side of the face), Sinusitis, Pain in Teeth, Night blindness etc.

Since this medicine contains Triphala, it also relieves constipation.

Dosage of Pathyadi Kadha

The recommended dosage of Pathyadi Kashayam is 15-20 ml, twice a day after meal with jaggery or take as directed by physician.

Kanaka Tailam is an Ayurvedic medicated oil. The ingredients used for making this oil are decoction of yastimadhu and paste of priyangu, manjistha, chandan, utpala and nagkesara. This oil is excellent for improving complexion of face, treating acne and skin diseases.

Here is given more about Kanaka Taila such as indication/therapeutic uses, Key Ingredients and direction for use.

Key Ingredients of Kanaka Taila

Mulethi(Glycyrhiza glabra Root) 768 grams, Water for decoction 3.072 litre, reduced to 768 ml, Til Taila( Sesame oil) 192 grams,

Each 6.4 grams:Priyangu flower(Callicarpa macrophylla), Manjishta root(Rubia cordifolia), Chandana wood(Pterocarpus santalinus), Utpala flower(Nymphaea Caerulea), Nagakeshara(Mesua ferrea)

Uses of Kanaka Taila

This medicated oil is also used for Abhyanga (the application of herbal oils to the body and its subsequent absorption into the body), Vyanga (the disease which decreases the glowing complexion of face and affects the skin), Mukha Roga (Disease of mouth), Mole, and Pigmentation disorder.

Its topical application lightens dark circles under the eyes, improves texture of skin and acts as a moisturizer.

This oil is also used for Nasya (nasal administration of few drops).

How to use Kanaka Taila

Kanaka Taila is for external use only. Few ml of oil should be applied and massaged on affected areas.