Herbs, Herbal, Ayurved, Nature and Healthcare

Arjunrishta is well known ayurvedic liquid preparation mainly used for heart and respiratory disorders. Main ingredient of Arjunarishita is “Arjuna” which is very good heart tonic. Arjunarshta contains 6-12% self generated alcohol. Ingredients: Main ingredients of Arjunarishta are as followings: Terminalia Arjuna – Stem Bark Dry Grapes (Mrudvika) Madhuca Indica (Madhuka) Woodfodia fruticosa (Dhataki) Jaggery (Guda) Arjunarhista Uses: Arjunarishta is useful in chest injury, weakness, respiratory diseases, tiredness, cough and throat related diseases. Mainly Arjunarishta is used as herbal cardiac tonic. It is also used in intestine disorders. Caution:  Arjunarishta should be taken under profession advice and supervision. Assumptions regarding use should be avoided. Side effects: There is no known side effects of Arjunarishta if it is taken under profession advice. Doses: 12-24 ml. one or two times a day after food or as directed.

Conventional medications continue to be major contributing factor of liver injury, a 10-year study by investigators found. But dietary supplements (HDS) cases are growing at nearly threefold faster of liver injuries. Products used for bodybuilding contains a common type of HDS causing liver abnormalities, the investigators reported (Hepatology 2014:60:1399-1408).Most of liver transplantation and death were seen in patients who ingested non-body building formulations. Middle-aged women were on at most risk for liver transplantation. Most of conventional drugs cause damage to liver cells. Nimuslide and paracetamol are very common name that effect at liver.  Nimuslide is banned for Under 12 years children’s in India and paracetamol’s dose has been reduced to 325 mg for combinations due to their effect at Liver. These molecules sale with label that overdoses of paracetamol may damage liver. Increase in liver diseases problem’s main cause is using of drugs in uncontrolled ma

Daily routine of a normal person should be based on to prevent your body from diseases, strengthen tissues and sense organs. Few things a person do in his daily routine to live healthy and happy. Following discussed things are part of Charaka Samhita - A text book of Ayurveda Ø   Teeth cleaning: Plants that are recommended for tooth cleaning are Karanja, Karavira, Arka, Jati, Kakubha, Asana and similar plants. Ø   Tongue Scraper: Dirt that has deposited at tongue surface, should be clean regularly, hence tongue scraper should use. It should be non sharp and U-shaped (curved). Ø   Mouth Refreshing: Fruits of Jati, Kakuta, Puga and Lavanga, leaves of Betel, exudates of Camphor and fruits of smaller Cardamom can be used for mouth refreshing and mouth health. Ø   Oil Gargle: Oil gargles are also an ancient procedure which strengthens the jaw and voice, development of face, maximum taste and relish in food. Also prevent from tooth problems. Ø   Oiling of Head:

According to Charak Samitha, we are mentioning few foods that should be avoided while having other. Ø Don’t drink milk with Fish because of great obstruction of channels, contradictory Virya causes vitiation of blood. Ø Milk with Cilacima fish cause disorders of blood or constipation or may lead to dead. Ø Meat with honey, sesamum, jaggery, milk, black gram, radish, lotus stalk, germinated grains. This combination may cause deafness, blindness, tremors, coldness, indistinct voice, nasal voice or death. Ø After eating radish, garlic, sigru, arjaka, tulsi, one should avoid drinking milk because it may lead toward risk of laprosy or any other skin disease. Ø Potherb of puskara or rohini or meat of pigeon fried in mustard oil should avoid with honey or milk, can cause obstruction of blood circulation, epilepsy, sankhaka, goiter, rohini or death. Ø Potherb of jatuka or ripe fruits of nikuca with honey or milk should also be avoided. Ø Ripe fruits of n

Today we will know about Vitamin B12 -- also Known as Cobalamin – is a water soluble Vitamin.  Vitamin B12 mainly used in the normal functioning of brain and nervous system and formation of blood. Vitamin B12 doesn’t produce naturally by any plant, animal or fungi. Vitamin B12 is produced only by bacterial synthesis. Many foods are natural source of Vitamin B12 but Vitamin B12 present in these plants is because of bacterial symbiosis. A common semi-synthetic form of the vitamin,   cyanocobalamin, does not occur in nature, but is produced from bacterial hydroxocobalamin and then used in many pharmaceuticals and supplements, and as a food additive, because of its stability and lower production cost. In the body it is converted to the human physiological forms methylcobalamin and 5'-deoxyadenosylcobalamin, leaving behind the cyanide, albeit in minimal concentration. More recently, hydroxocobalamin, methylcobalamin, and adenosylcobalamin can be found in more expensive pharma

Firstly we have to understand the difference between lifestyle disorders and infectious diseases. To treat infectious disease is somewhat easy to treat as compare to lifestyle diseases or disorders. Wild animals do not get heart attack, blood pressure, diabetes or stroke because these are life style disorders. But when come to pet animals and Zoo animals --- these diseases can occur. The biggest problem --- we don’t have any cure for most of lifestyle disorders. How can we treat these diseases? For bacterial and viral infections, we can research at their activity toward antibacterial or antiviral drugs. For lifestyle disorders --- we can only say --- prevention is better than cure. Now, toughest challenge -- how can we prevent from these diseases or disorders? Everyone has their own remedies and advices for this. But whether it work or not – we can’t say. Most of lifestyle disorders are linked with obesity and obesity is linked with our diet and work. In our g

With Hi-Tech world, medical care is also becoming Hi-Tech. Here, we will know about few wireless devices that can improve Patient Care. 1.       Pocket ECG Device: This device attaches to your smart phone and can measure accurate ECGs and Heart rate in few seconds. 2.       A new wireless device can retrieve and display a patient's temperature, blood pressure, CT scans, ultrasounds, labs, radiographs, medications, and more—including electronic health record (EHR) notes—on a doctor's tablet or smart phone when doctors are not in hospitals. 3.       A new that can be fitted with inhaler and can sync with smart phone app to record trending data. It is very helpful in asthma patient to track symptoms and monitor them. 4.       A new sensor is placed on pill. It gets activated in stomach and then send digital signal to a monitor worn n the patient’s arm. This monitor records the medication taken, ingestion time, heart rate, body temperature, body position, and

Lavan is a Sanskrit word means Salt. Lavan Bhaskar Churna is a very popular Ayurvedic Medicine used mainly for gastric problems. Main ingredients of Lavan Bhaskar Churna is different type of salts. Lavan Bhaskar Churna is a mixture of Herbs and Lavans.  Herbs and spices used in Lavan Bhaskar Churna mainly has carminative and digestive properties. Lavan Bhaskar Churna ingredients: Vida Lavan (Vida Salt), Souvarchala Lavana , Saindha lavana, Dhanya (coriander), Trikuta , Kala jeera, Long pepper root, Nagakeshar , Taleesapatra , Amlavetasa , White cumin , Dadima ( Pomegranate ), Cinnamon  , cardamom Lavan Bhaskar Churna Uses: Dyspepsia, Constipation and Other Gastric Disorders, gas problem, indigestion Lavan bhaskar Churna Doses: Lavan Bhaskar Churna mainly contains salt so Lavan Bhakar Churna should be taken under medical supervision or as prescribed by physician. Lavan Bhaskar churna should be used with caution in hyperacidity and hyperte

One thing for sure, we have a long way to go. Indian alternative medicine systems are richest in regard of healthcare knowledge. At ground level these systems were in practice before 20 years. In last 20 years our country only went through western and chemical system of treatment. We have forgotten very important thing and it is that our body has one of strongest army in the Universe. It has its own way to treat body. If a person will go to doctor for treatment what he will prescribe? He will give antibiotics along with multi minerals, multivitamins and antioxidants. In addition NSAID’s and antipyretic drug may include. That’s not wrong. But if we will think deeply, we will find we didn’t consider our immune system for treating disease. If we have such a strong immune system then how can we neglect it while treating a disease or condition?  Our immune system can act as antibiotics and minerals & vitamins our body can get from diet. Both things can be produced within body.

Dasmularistha is very useful female tonic. Dasmularistha’s main constituent is Dashmool with other herbs. Dashmool is a composition of nearly ten herbs which has mainly antioxidant and nutritive properties. Dasmularistha can contain more than 50 herbs. It provide strength to uterus muscles and very effective in women after delivery. It helps uterus to regain its normal size and shape. Ingredients:   Main ingredients of Dasmularishta is Dashmula  [Bilva (Aegle marmelos), Shayonaka (Oroxylum indicum), Gambhari (Gmelina arborea), Pippali (Piper longum), Puga (Areca catechu), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Draksha (Vitis vinifera), Shveta Chandana (Santalum album), Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens), Tvak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Sukshmaila (Elettaria cardamomum), Tvakpatra (Cinnamomum tamala) Agnimantha (Premna integrifolia), Shalaprani (Desmodium gangeticum), Prishniparni (Uraria picta), Brihati (Solanum indicum), Kantakari (Solanum surattense), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris)],  P

Can Psychology be helpful in Treatment with medicine? I don’t think myself capable to suggest any suggestion for healthcare system and professionals. But I have my own view and it will be my pleasure to write it in any way. In India, one thing I always observes. Treatment is based on symptoms that are described by patients. Even in case of psychological conditions where patient feels he or she has disease but in actual state he  doesn't  have anything. Doctor prescribes drugs. Patients take it and get psychological belief that after taking medicine he or she will be better. Now question arises whether giving medicine to all patients that are coming in hospital is good or not.  Isn't  it medical professional responsibility to consult to the patient and provide them advice or suggestion in spite of giving medicine? We can’t take it lightly because over use of medicine is becoming dangerous problem.  Superbug  is new form of bacteria that are resistant to all type

Triphala ( त्रिफला ) Churna is very common name in Indian Society. Triphala Churna is very effective and power preparation used in ayurvedic system of medicine. Now Triphala Churna is selling as OTC products. Before use one should know about Triphala Churna and why it is highly prescribed and used. Triphala is a Sanskrit name means three fruits. As indicated by its name Triphala contains a mixture of three herbs known as   Amalaki   ( Emblica officinalis ),   Bibhitaki   ( Terminalia bellirica ), and   Haritaki ( Terminalia chebula ) . Main use of Triphala Churna is for digestive system. It is also known as Care taker of internal organs. Three ingredients used for preparing for Triphala churna can also be used individually. Ø   Amalaki : Amalaki is a very potent rejuvenator for internal organs and tissues. It produces cooling effect, used in pitta dosha treatment. It also removes toxins from the body naturally, cleanse body’s internal organs. Ø   Bhibhitaki : Bhibhitak