Herbs, Herbal, Ayurved, Nature and Healthcare

Also known as Harde, Haritaki. Myrobalan consists of dried ripe and fully matured fruits of Terminalia chebula retzr belonging to the family Combretaceae. It is mainly found in sub- Himalayan regions. It's fruits are yellowish to brown in color. Its taste is astringent, slightly bitter and sweetish at the end. Myrobalan mainly contains Tannin which is mainly responsible for its activities. Uses: It is used as Astringent, Laxative, Stomachic and Tonic . It is also used as an Anthelmintic. Fruits pulp is used to cure bleeding. It is an ingredient of Triphala Churna . It is also used in the treatment of piles and external ulcers. In industry, it is used in dyeing and tanning industry.

As science advance, development of synthetic pesticides and insecticides is occurred. These products have number of harmful side effects and kills harmless and beneficial insect also. Due to this, more emphasis is being given to natural alternatives of these synthetic pesticides that are safe and effective. These natural products have been ignored from long time and exhibit insecticidal / insect repellent effects. Some of them are Neem (Azadirachta indica),  Pyrethrum ( Chrysanthemum), Derris, Cinerariaefolium, Acorus Calamus, Anethum, Nigella sativa, Cyperus rotandus etc. Few are explaining below: Pyrethrum: The insecticidal principles of pyrethrum are located in the oleoresin secretion of floral parts of partially open and closed flowers.  Pyrethrin I and Pyrethrin II are two main active constituents of pyrethrum. It also contains other active constituents such as cinerin I, cinerin II, Jasmoline I and Jasmoline II. All these constituents are chemically esters. Biologi

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:  1-3 gram with

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 (Withania somnifera) Ø Apamarga  (Achyranthes aspera) Ø Amaltas  (Cassia fistula) Ø Shatava

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 or milk and for adults, two to thr