Herbs, Herbal, Ayurved, Nature and Healthcare

Hingwastak churna is made-up of common herbs to treat indigestion and stomach problems.  Saindhava Namak ( Rock Salt ) is used in the formulation of Hingwastak churna which is known for its good digestion effect. Hingwastak Churna mainly contains very safe and easily available herbal spices.  Ingredients: Ginger churna Long pepper churna Black pepper churna Ajwain churna (Ajamoda) Saindhava Namak (Rock Salt or edible Salt ) Jeera Churna (Black and White Cumin seeds) Hing Churna (Asafoetida) Taken with Ghee: Purified Butter Cautions: It is not advised to take the Hingwastak churna without medical advice. Persons with hemorrhoids, peptic ulcer should avoid or use Hingwastak churna under supervision of medical practitioner. Pregnant women should also consume Hingwastak churna under medical supervision. Hingwastak Benefits: In Gastritis In Indigestion and Anorexia Abdominal Pain Diet supplement in Arthritis Dose:  ...

Capsicum is also known as Cayenne pepper. Biologically, Capsicum is dried ripe fruits of Capsicum annum Linn. belonging to the family Solanaceae. Chillies is found throughout India and other tropical regions such as East Africa and West Africa. Chillies are best grown in warm and humid climate with dry weather during maturity period. It is dull orange red to brownish red in color with pungent taste. Main chemical constituent of Capsicum is capsaicin which is volatile above 65 degree calculus temperature. Uses; It is used as a Carminative. It is used as an appetizer. It is used as a stomachic. It is main constituents of food as spices. Externally, it is used in the treatment of rheumatism , lumbago and neuralgia.

Ginkgo Biloba is well known for its benefits for brain functioning. Ginkgo Biloba is main constituent in many food supplements. But, questions have been raised regarding the authenticity of many supplements sold as Ginkgo biloba. A study published in Canada states that your Ginkgo biloba supplement may not really be what you think it is. There are number of food supplements available in market which are mislabeled and mislead the customers about Gingko biloba and consumers may not be obtaining the products and benefits which they believe they are getting when they buy supplements. DNA bar coding was used to check the actual authenticity of popular supplements and also testing was done for the authenticity of Ginkgo biloba supplements with DNA bar coding. Study found supplements ware mislabeled and Gingko biloba used for making supplements didn’t passed bar coding testing. Gingko biloba was adultered with inferior substitutes. Primary considerations for the mislabelling of ...

Maharasnadi Kwath is a very famous Ayurvedic preparation in liquid form. Maharasnadi is also used in tablet form and in churna form. It is also known as  Rasnadi Kwath, kwatha etc.  It has potent anti inflammatory, anti rheumatic property and controls degeneration. Ingredients:   Mainly following herbs is used in preparation of Maharasanadi kwath : Ø Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata) Ø Damasa  (Fagonia arabica) Ø Errand  (Ricinus communis) Root Ø Devdaru  (Deodar) Ø Kachura  (Curcuma zeodoaria) Ø Mainphal  (Randia dumetorum) Ø Vansa  (Adhatoda vasika) Ø Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) Ø Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) Ø Chavya  (Piper chaba) Ø Nagar mothan (Cyperus rotundus) Ø Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa) Ø Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) Ø Vidari  (Ipomoea digitata) Ø Saunf  (Fennel) Ø Gokshuradi (Tribulus terrestris) Ø Ashwagandha...

Shankhpushpi syrup is ancient tonic for mental health. It is an Ayurvedic preparation used from centuries to boost memory and increase learning power. Shankhpushpi consists mainly two herbs Brahmi and Shankha Pushpi and both of herbs is well known for their memory boosting and stress relieving effect. Shankhpusphi syrup is mainly sold as an OTC product in India and available throughout India at Chemist or Pharmacy Stores. Ingredients : Shankhpushpi (Convolvalus Pluricauli) and Brahmi ( Centella Asiatica) Uses: Ø   Memory Booster for School going children. Ø   Used as Brain Tonic and for good mental health. Ø   Improve mental functions, concentration and learning ability. Ø   In mental retardation. Ø   A valuable adjuvant to anticonvulsive therapy. Ø   In stress management and depression. Ø   Controls the hyper excitability of the nerves. Dosage: For children, one to two tea spoonful twice daily with water ...

Ashwagandharishta is a good nervion tonic mainly used for mental fatique. It is effective in metal disorders, stomach disorders and sexual disorders. Ashwagandharishta Ingredients Ø   Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifra) Ø   shatavar i (Asparagus ascendens) Ø   kudzu (Pueraria tuberose) Ø   Arjuna (Teminalia arjuna) Ø   Kshirini (Hemidesmu indicus) Ø   Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) etc. Ashwagandharishta Indications: Ø   Weakness Ø   Mental disorders like stress and strains Ø   Fatigue Ø   Sexual disorders like erectile dysfunction and oligospermia Ø   Arthritis Ø   Stomach Disorders like poor digestion etc. Ashwagandharishta Doses: 12 – 24 ml. one or two times a day usually advised after food. If needed, equal quantity of water can be added before consumption. Traditional dose is – 24 ml. Ashwagandharishta  Side Effects:  In higher doses, it causes digestiv...

Main chemical constituents of Rhubarb are anthraquinone glycosides and antringent principles.  Glycosides are the organic compounds from plants and animal sources which on enzymatic or acid hydrolysis give one or more sugar moieties along with non sugar moiety. Different types of anthraquinone give different type of therapeutic effect.   Rhubarb’s purgative effect is due to its anthraquinone glycosides. Biologically, Rhubarb consists of dried rhizome of Rheum Emodi Wall, R. Palmatum Linn, R. Webbianum Royle belonging to family Polygonaceae. It is cultivated mainly in China, Tibet and Korea. In some part of India, Germany and other European countries, it is also obtained. It is collected from 6-7 year old plants. Other name of Rhubarb is Radix, Rhei, Rheum and Revandchini. Uses: Rhubarb is used as bitter stomachic, in the treatment of diarrhea and as a Purgative. for more Ayurvedic products visit us at  www.elzac.in