Asavam and Arishtam
Either decoction/ aqueous extract or fresh juice is made from the crude herb to which nutrients/ sweetners such as sugars like jaggery, honey or sugar, singly or wholly are added. To the resulting solution certain fermenting aids like Dhataki pusha etc and prakshepa choorna are mixed and kept it in a fermentation vat for 30- 60 days. In this condition alcohol is self generated and alcoholic extracts from prakshepa choorna is obtained. It is then filtered and kept for settling. Such preparations are called Arishtam.
In the case of Asavas, the intial step of the preparation of the aqueous extract from the medicines are taking place as from the second step of preparation of Arishtam.
The asava- arishta has therapeutically higher potency, clear liquid with pleasant odour. As these preparations mature over a period of time the efficacy also increase.
Normal dosage is 15 ml to 25 ml preferably after food.
Medicated oil/ thailam/ coconut oil/ kuzhambu
Medicated thailam/ Coconut oil:
The base of these preparations is either sesame oil or coconut oil. The process consists of addition of water extracts( kashayam), swarasa ( juice), kalka ( paste) subjectiing the mixture prepared in a regulated temperature. The oils are prepared under the basis of references texts. So the medicated oils having the property and efficacy almost in the same manner since it contains the potent ingredients. It is used generally for inunctions and massage.
Kuzhambu is a speciality preparation of Kerala. In this preparation the base is a special combination of sesame oil, castor oil and ghee in a uniquely blended manner. This is proven more effective than the same medicated thailam. The continuous use of Kuzhambu is more effective in the diseases which affect the bones.
Leham/ Rasyan
The new herbs are collected, identified properly, then cleaned and dried. Each of the ingredients for powdering is pulverised separately and homogenously mided together as per formula. Prepare the kashayam( decoction) or swarasam ( juice) or with warm water, mix it with jaggery/ sugar or sugar candy and concentrate to required consistency. The powdered raw herb is added as prakshepa choornam, well mixed and laced with ghee, honey as pe text.
Normal dosage is 10gms to 30 gms.
Kashayam ( Kwath/ Qwath)
As per the formula the herbs are collected, identified properly, then cleaned and the raw herbs for drying are to be dried. Weighed quantity of ingredients as per formula is made in to coarse powder, mixed with sufficent quantity of water well boiled and reduced to attain the proper specifications. This is properly preserved, tested and packed.

The dosage can be fixed according to the condition of the patint and disease. Normal dosgae is 15ml mixed with 2 times boiled and cooled water.
Choornam
The ingredients are collected, identified properly then cleaned and dried. Each of the ingredients is pulverised separately and homogenously mixed together as per the formula. These powders are used directly or with additives or used for making decoction according to the condition of patients and diseases.
Gulika/ Vati/ Vattu/ Tablets
The medicines from palnt orgin, animal orgin and mineral orgin are collected, identified properly amd cleaned. The ingredients for making powders are to be dried and pulverized separately and then homogenously mixed together and ground into the base as per the formula up to the proper consistency for making gulika. The medicines which require purification, are identified and purified as per the textual references and the purity analytically checked to ensure the medicine is devoid of side effects.
Ghritam/ Medicated ghee
The process consists of addition of water extracts, Juice, Paste subjecting the mixture prepared in a regulated temperature. The medicated ghees are prepared according to refernce texts, so medicated ghee has the property of the active and potent ingredients. It is also generally used for inunctions, tarpanam and massage.

The ingredients are collected, identified properly then cleaned and dried. Each of the ingredients is pulverised separately and homogenously mixed together as per the formula. These powders are used directly or with additives or used for making decoction according to the condition of patients and diseases.

Ayurveda, a holistic way of life,  believes that yoga brings in an integrity/ sets a rhythm/  nourishes one’s spiritual life, with which he is able to gain strength to face the stressful situation which both his body and mind  undergoes when he is affected by viral diseases.

When one is diagonised with disease like AIDS even his own family tends to neglect him, it is at this time regular yogic practice comes handly. It helps  to balance himself and helps  to withstand all the emotional hurt feeling that he is subjected to by the society and endure the  physical pain that he has to undergo during the treatment.

Yoga helps one to be self centered. Practising Ujjayi pranayama, Nodi Shodhana, the simple basic techniques of pranayama (breathing exercises) helps one to go deep in to their inner life and gather physical and mental strength to face the viral disease like Hepatitis.

The fifth chakra exercise – Dog Breath – the  most powerful exercise of all the kundalini yoga corrects our  breathing pattern  and helps in clearing the body and throat out of the  toxins. It  also aids in oxygenating body thereby helping to get rid of the many viral diseases.

Pneumonia, a viral infection that inflicts the lungs, occurs due to collision between kapha and vita doshas  and ayurveda recommends one to practice the yoga positions like Half wheel (Ardha Chakrasaha) a dynamic backward bend  and  Bow (Dhanura Asana)  a frontal position. These asanas help in improving the functions of respiratory and digestive systems.

Common cold, a mild infection in the nose and throat by a virus,  can be prevented by doing a regular ling mudra along with the  kapalbhati pranyama (breathing technique), which results in inhaling more oxygen in to lungs thereby curing cold.

Hence  Yoga practice helps one to fight against many psychosomatic disorders/viral diseases and improves his immune system and handle the stressful situations in a more positive manner.
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Ayurveda, an ancient system of Indian medicine, eradicates  the cause of any ailments at its  root level and aims at preventng it from reoccurring in future. It operates on the following concept :

a) Individual constitution (prakriti) is made of unique combination of three doshas pitta, vata and kapha.
b) Vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and fats that are taken by us, are being bio transformed by kaya (agni) to an energy, that is being used by our cells present in our body.
c) Consitution is also governed by kostha which is bowel function.
c) It believes that the physical body and a network of channels that circulate fluids around the body is made up of dhatus (seven tissues) and their malas (waste products).
d) Apart from all the above, the  three gunas viz - purity (sattva), activity (rajas) and solidity (tamas)  also plays an important role in mental and physical health of an individual.

In this stress filled modern era, everybody leads an improper lifestyle and consumes an unwholesome diet, by which an imbalance in one or more of the above mentioned components occurs thereby creating body ailments.

**Naturally grown herbs are pure and has an innate power of nature in it and cures the chronic ailments by providing balance to the body. It believes that vegetables, animals, mineral origins, metals have some medicinal value. Ayurvedic medicaments are made from herbs or mixtures of herbs with alone or in mixture of above and they are purified before being used.
** Ayurvedic medicines which is prepared based on the natural ingredients like plants, animals, metals, minerals ensures a physical and mental health and has not side effect at all.
** It is non toxic and non invasive and can be used safely as an alternative alongside of the other conventional therapy.
** Rasayanas  improves the metabolic activites and provides one with an improved memory power, strong body, a glowing skin, youthfulness etc.,
** Basically it aims at preserving  and  promoting  health and  curing  diseases.  It treats all types of ailments like stress, metabolic related or chronic conditions.
** There are evidences where it has treated nervous disorders, skin problems, ulcers, acne, allergies, asthma, diabetes, hypertension etc.  It has also helped in fighting insomnia and depression.

World Health organization has accepted Ayurvedic medicines, known as herbal medicines,   as an alternative medicine, whose raw materials are taken from plant, minerals, animal sources.  It is now a statutory, and a recognised medical system of health care in many countries like India. Present generation  has accepted the Ayurvedic medicine as a way of life, they find it more transparent in its concept and results.

Ayurveda, a prehistoric healing system, to live a healthy life,  advises us to modify our activities which will be in rhythm with the nature. The body is subjected to the  purification process through panchakarma therapy by cleaning the body, improving  digestion and the metabolic processes hence the health is restored,

Poorva Karma (Pre care )  - prepares the body for main therapy of panchakarma
a) Paachan (Digestion) – A unique preparation of ghee is being administered, which helps in cleansing the  digestive process which makes the impurities softer and lubricates the body tissues.
b) Snehan ( oleation) – An oil massage is applied to the entire body, which opens the channels and moves the toxins towards the gastro intestinal tract and also makes the deep tissues softer.
c)  Swedan (Fomentation) – It involves heat to make the patient sweat. A herbal concoction may also be added to the steam which  dilutes the toxins and increases it movement to the GI tract.
After a week of above process, the doshas are expected to be ripened and now  the main panchakarma  treatment which suits the individual body constitution and the disorder is advised..

Panchakarma (Pradan Karma) :
a) Vamana Karma – induced vomiting -  Here the toxins due to the vitiated doshas are expelled out through the oral route. It purifies respiratory tract and upper part of the body.
b) Virechana Karma – induced purgation -  Here a proper bowel movement is brought about by flushing out the toxins which are flushed out through the anal passage. It usually expels pitta from stomach and  upper part of the small intestine.
c) Basti Karma – Medicated  Enema –  Involves the introduction of either medicatedwater or oils in the rectum  passage and expels the toxins.
d) Nasya – elimination of the toxins through the nose  - Oil or medicated milk is administered in to the nostrils thereby expelling toxins from the forehead and head thereby rejunevating the sense organs.
e) Rakta Mokshan (Artificial bloodletting)-  A  small amount of blood is extracted from a vein which  relieves the tension created by the pittagenic toxins found in the blood.

Paschat Karma (Post care)
f) After the main purification process the body functions are reestablished and slowly only has to start his normal diet from the special diet and also some rejuvenating therapies are to be done.

Kalari Massage :
 This type of massage combines the chavutti thirummu and synchronized massage, Here the therapist uses one feet to massage and for balancing himself he uses the string. Also synchronized, a whole body  massage is done by two therapist who are experts in the kalari, a martial art of Kerala. It relieves one out of the body pain and rejuvenates the whole body.

Kathakali Massage :
Kathakali is one of the traditional dance in Kerala. The teachers massages the students by themselves at the morning hours as the kathakali dancers need to keep the body supple and flexible. Here the oil is applied from the head to toe and massaged with feet.

Marma massage :
It is a full body hand massage with warm medicated oil and marma points on the body are massaged.  This generates the own energy and removes blockages found at these marma points  and improves the functions of the connecting organs.
 

Ayurveda, an oldest medication in the world, strikes at the very base of the ailments, eradicating the cause at the root level and aims at preventng it from reoccurring in future. It operates on the following concept :

a) Individual constitution (prakriti) is made of unique combination of three doshas pitta, vata and kapha.
b) Vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and fats that are taken by us are being bio transformed by kaya (agni) to an energy that is being used by our cells present in our body.
c) Consitution is also affected by kostha which is bowel function.
c) It believes that the physical body and a network of channels that circulate fluids around the body is made up of dhatus (seven tissues) and their malas (waste products).
d) Apart from all the above three gunas viz - purity (sattva), activity (rajas) and solidity (tamas)  also plays an important role in mental and physical health of an individual.

In this stress filled modern era, everybody is tend to lead an improper lifestyle, and unwholesome diet, by which an imbalance in one or more of the above mentioned components occurs thereby creating body ailments. And  present generation more and more accept Ayurvedic medicine to restore the balance as they find it more transparent in its concept and its results speak for themselves.

** Naturally grown herbs are pure and has an innate power of nature in it and cures the chronic ailments by providing balance to the body. It believes that vegetables, animals, mineral origins, metals have some medicinal value. Ayurvedic medicaments are made from herbs or mixtures of herbs with alone or in mixture of above and they are purified before being used.
** Ayurvedic medicines which is prepared based on the natural ingredients like plants, animals, metals, minerals ensures a physical and mental health and has not side effect at all.
** It is non toxic and non invasive and can be used safely as an alternative alongside of the other conventional therapy.
** Rasayanas  improves the metabolic activites and provides one with an improved memory power, strong body, a glowing skin, youthfulness etc.,
** Basically it aims in health preserving, promoting the health, curing the diseases. It treats all types of ailments like stress, metabolic related or chronic conditions.
** There are evidences where it has treated nervous disorders, skin problems, ulcers, acne, allergies, asthma, diabetes, hypertension etc. it has also helped in fighting insomnia and depression.

World Health organization has accepted Ayurvedic medicines, known as herbal medicines,   as an alternative medicine, whose raw materials are taken from plant, minerals, animal sources. It is now a statutory, and a recognised medical system of health care in many countries like India.
 

Exercises for your upper body

Best advice is to do these exercises sitting on a firm chair or stool to keep your weight bearing joints (spine, hips, knees, ankles and feet) supported. It gives you a firm base and makes it easier to focus on good technique. They can also be done in a standing position.

You need not to do all exercises at once. Choose the ones that best suit your needs. Take rest between the exercises if necessary. Make sure you can sit comfortably with your knees hip width apart and feet flat on the floor. Perform all movements smoothly and slowly. You may hear some clicking and crunching in your joints as you move them. We call it ‘crepitus’. It is safe to exercise, even if there is crepitus, as long as there is no sharp pain in the joint.

Shoulders and upper back.

Lift shoulders up towards ears; slowly allow them to relax. Repeat this for 5- 10 times. Keep them down, move shoulders forward and then backward. Circle your shoulders backward and follow up, back and down. Repeat X 5 – 10

Shoulders and upper back

Keep arms relaxed by your sides and shoulders down. Slowly raise your arms upward in front of you. Slowly lower them to the side and behind you. Repeat this for 5- 10 times.

Second phase

Keep shoulders down and arms behind you as far as they comfortably go with your elbow straight. Pull your shoulder blades together and then release (repeat X 5- 10). Keeping the same position, lift your arms up behind you without lifting your shoulders or forcing them to move. Hold for 5- 10 seconds. Repeat X 5

Bend your arms at a right angle with lower arms parallel in front of you and palms upward.

Tuck your elbows into your waist and slowly move your lower arms outward. Hold for 5- 6 seconds and relax. Repeat 5- 10

Roll up a small towel and hold it as if you were dying your back, with your right arm over your right shoulder. Gently pull the towel down with your left hand and hold for 5- 6 seconds. Pull the towel up with your right hand and hold for 5- 6 seconds. Repeat X 5- 10.

Swap hands to work the other side.

Straighten your arms out in front of you with your palms together at chest level. Reach forward at the same time as pulling in your abdomen and reach forward.

Breathe in again as you release and repeat X 2-3.

Finish your exercise with your shoulders relaxed down and back.

Neck

If your neck is very stiff, try lying down with a heat pack at the back of your neck after exercising.

Keep your chin down and turn your head slowly to look over your right shoulder. Hold for 10 – 20 seconds. Turn your head slowly to look over your left shoulder and hold for 10- 20 seconds. Repeat X 2-3 each side.

Without lifting your chin and keeping shoulders down tilt your head to the side so, your right ear goes down towards your right shoulder. Feel the stretch up the left side of your neck. Hold this position for up to 5- 10 seconds. Tilt your head over to the left to feel the stretch up the right side of your neck. Hold for 5- 10 seconds. Deep breathe and relax. Repeat this movement two or three times a day.

Hands, wrist and elbows.

Curl your fingers in to a fist and stretch them out spreading your fingers wide. Repeat X5- 10. Circle your thumbs backward and forward X 5- 10 each way. Stretch your thumb away from the palm and then bring it to the tip of each finger. Repeat X 2- 5 times with each hand.

 Resting your forearms on the arms of a chair or table top, rotate your fore arms so the palms face upward. Rotate them back so your palms face downward, keeping your elbows in a fixed position. Repeat X 5. Resting you forearms on the arms of a chair, flex your wrists so your hands come up towards you, palms facing outwards. Then bend them down with your palm facing inwards.

Upper back

Side bends and waist turns are best performed sitting on a firm chair or stool, as for upper body exercises. The abdominal and lower back exercises are best performed lying on a firm surface, such as the floor or a firm bed. Pelvic tilts with abdominal breathing and hip hitches can also be performed in bed.

Exercises for your middle body.

It is important to balance the strength at the front and back of your body. The large muscles of your abdomen are particularly important as they provide your core strength, which helps support your lower back and maintain your posture.

Side bends

Sitting or standing with your spine lengthened, hips level, hands resting on your shoulders, elbows in and shoulders relaxed. Tilt your upper body over to the right so you feel a stretch in the left side of your waist between your rib cage and your hips. Relax and stretch without collapsing in the middle.  To increase the stretch, gently increase the space between your rib cage and your hips on the left. Hold for 5 – 10 seconds and come slowly upright. Rest and repeat to the other side. Repeat X 2- 5 each side. This mobilizes your spine.  Start with your shoulders above your hips. Keeping your hips facing forward, breathe out as you gently rotate your upper body to the right. Hold this position for 5- 10 seconds. Breathe in as you slowly turn back to your starting position. Repeat to the left. Repeat X5- 10 on both sides.

Abdominals

These exercises should be performed on the floor or a firm bed. Lye on your back with your knees bent and hip width apart and your feet flat on the floor or bed. Breathe in, and then breathe out slowly at the same time as tightening and pulling in your abdominal muscles. You should feel your hipbones tilt back and your lower back lengthen and press in to the floor or bed. Breathe in and release. Repeat X 5- 10. This is known as a pelvic tilt with abdominal breathing. It forms the basis of all abdominal exercises. You can perform the same movement on your hands and knees known as the cat stretch. With your knees below your hips and hands below your shoulders and back flat, take a deep breath in. Breathe out slowly at the same time as pulling your abdominal muscles up and in, so your back gently arches. Breathe in and release back to a flat back. Repeat X 5- 10.

Tighten your abdominals and tilt your pelvis. Add extra resistance by lifting your right knee in towards your chest and slowly lowering your right foot to the floor again. Make sure you can hold the weight of your leg in your abdominal muscles as it lifts and lowers toward the floor or bed. Lift each knee alternately X5- 10.

Lower back

Hip hitches work your waist and are good for mobilizing your lower back. Lie flat on your back. Keep your spine lengthened; lightly contract your abdominal muscles, keeping the natural curve in your lower back.

Push your right leg down and away from you whilst pulling your left hip up towards you, slowly push your left leg away from you, pulling up on your right hip.

 Keep the movement slow and repeat X 5- 10 on each side.

Lie on your stomach and place your hands under your shoulders, elbows out to the side, legs and feet together.

Gently push up lengthening your upper back and keeping your hips and stomach on the floor. When in opposite position breathe out and sink into the stretch whilst keeping your shoulders down and looking straight ahead. Hold the position for 5- 6 seconds and then lower slowly down again. Repeat X 5.

Lie on your stomach with a firm cushion or pillow placed under your hips and your forehead resting on your hands, elbows out to the sides. Tighten your buttocks and lift your left thigh a little way off the floor without lifting your hips off the ground. You should feel your buttock and lower back muscles working, but not straining. Lower your leg and repeat the lift X 5- 10 with each leg.

Lower back

Release your lower back by lying on your back and clasping your knees in towards your chest. Lie on your back with your arms out to the side of your body at shoulder level, knees bent and feet together.

Using your abdominals to keep your back on the floor or bed slowly let your knees roll over to the right as far as they will go without your hips or shoulders lifting. Hold this position for 5- 10 seconds and then bring your knees back to the starting position and repeat to the other side. Keep facing upwards throughout the exercise.

The muscles at the back of your thighs (hamstrings) can also be associated with a tight lower back.  To stretch your hamstrings and lower back sit on the floor or a firm bed with your back straight- you can support it against a wall or the bed- head.

With your knees bent up, place a rolled up towel under your feet, holding either end slowly. Straighten out your legs, keeping your back straight. Feel the pull at the back of your thighs. Deep breathe, relax into the stretch. Hold for 10-20 seconds and relax.

 To increase the stretch, straighten your legs fully and then gently take your body forwards, bending from your hips, rather than rounding your back or shoulders.

Exercises for your lower body

Hips

Lie on your right side, prop up your head on your right hand and use your left hand for balance.

Slightly bend your underneath leg, but keep your top leg straight with the knee facing forwards. Slowly raise the top leg about 60cms, but do not let your hip roll back. Slowly lower your leg and repeat X 10. Turnover and repeat with the left leg.

Sitting upright on a firm chair or stool, straighten your right leg out in front of you and lift it a little way off the floor.

Slowly rotate the leg outward from the hip so your foot is turned out and then rotate the leg inward from the hip so your foot turns inward.

This is a small movement and you should not feel any stress in your knee. Repeat X 5 – 10 with each leg.

You can also do this movement standing up, holding onto the back of a chair for support.

Knees

Sitting upright on a firm chair or stool, hold in your abdominals and straighten your right leg out in front of you with your toes pointing upwards, so your foot lifts off the ground. Hold for 10 seconds.

Feel the muscles on the front of your thigh (quadriceps) tightening. Repeat X 5- 10 with each leg.

Lying on your front, bend your right knee and bring your heel in towards your right buttock, without arching your back or lifting your right hip off the ground. Reach behind you and hold onto your right foot with your right foot with your left hand. This stretches the muscles at the front of your right thigh (quadriceps). Hold the stretch for 10 – 20 seconds and repeat on the left leg. This can also be done standing up using a chair back for support.

Ankles and feet

When lying down or sitting with your feet up, point your toes and then bend your feet up towards you. Repeat X 10. Sitting with your heels resting on the floor, wiggle your toes and try to spread them, holding for 5 seconds. Repeat X 2- 3. Sitting with your knees together, heels apart and resting on the floor, sweep your feet outwards and lift your little toes towards the outside of your ankle. Sweep your feet inwards and lift your big toes up towards your inner ankles. Repeat X 5- 10.

Standing with the balls of your feet towards the edge of a bottom stair, use the banister for balance, rise up onto the balls of your feet and then lower slowly so your heels drop below the edge of the stair. You should feel a stretch in your calf. Repeat X 5- 10.

How are Kashayam/ Qwath tablets different from kashayam/ qwath?
The Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablets are just a diffferent presentation of the traditional kashayam/ qwath, achieved by cocentrating the kashayams/ qwath further and converting the same into tablet. There is no differnce in the efficacy of the product.
Is this form of presentation accepted in classical ayurveda?
Yes. Ayureda recommends concentration of kashayam/ qwath and conversion into tablet with the name ” Ghanavati”.
What are the advantages of kashaym/ qwath tablets?
They are easily swallowable- taste immaterial, easy to carry, administration of correct dosage possible, enhances patient compliance and there is no preservatives added.
What does a kashayam/ qwath tablet contain?
A kashayam/ qwath tablet is made from 12gms of crude drug and is equivalent to 6ml of concentrated qwath/ kashayam.
What is the recommended dosage?
We recommend a dosage of 2-3 tablets twice daily before food with hot water.
Qwath/ Kashayam tablets available in our store.
1. Amruthotharam Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: For ama, fever and rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Ashtavargam Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: For all types of rheumatic diseases especially to the upper part of the body and cervical spondylosis.
3. Aragwadhadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: Indicated in skin diseases, fever, vomiting and indigestion. It is also used to wash and cleanse the wounds.
4. Bruhatyadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: A very potent medicine for all type os urinary infections and inflamation of urinary tract.
5. Chiruvilwadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: Indicated for dyspepsia, indigestion, flatulence, haemorrhoids and fistula- in- ano.
6. Dasamoolam Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet : For debility, acts as a nervine tonic and specially beneficial in rheumatic diseases and chronic diabetes associated with neuritis.
7.Dasamolla kaduthryam Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: For dry cough, asthma, chest pain, back pain and intermittent fever.
8. Dhanadanayanadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet : Indicated for facial paralysis and hemiplegia.
9. Dhanwantharam Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet : For post partum care, lumbosacral pain, bone and connective tissue injury and for strengthening the back of the body.
10. Drakshadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: Useful in pitha dominated diseases like fever, jaundice, anxiety, insomnia and alcoholism.
11. Gandharvahasthadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet : For flatulence, low back pain, dyspepsia and constipation.
12. Gulgulluthiktakam Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet : For all types of inflammation especially pertaining to connective tissues, bones and joints, in skin diseases, for wounds and relieving inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.
13. Guluchyadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: For all pitha dominated diseases, metabolic disorders, hyper acidity and peptic ulcer.
14. Indukantam Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: For relieving peptic ulcer and for relapsing fever and emaciation.
15. Karimbirubadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: Indicated in anaemia, jaundice, dyspepsia, nausea and vomiting.
16. Manjishtadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: For chronic skin diseases of vata kapha dominance.
17. Maharasnadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: For chronic rheumatism, arthritis and nervous disorders.
18. Mahatiktakam Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: Useful in all pitha dominated diseases, helps to heal all types of internal and external wounds and ulcers.
19. Patolakadurohinyadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: Skin diseases with kapha pitha dominance, small eruptions, fever, insect bites and jaundice.
20. Patolamooladi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: This has special capacity to eliminate morbid materials from the body in all chronic skin diseases and in inflammatory conditions of the internal organs and constipation.
21. Pathyakshadhatryadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: Indicated in head ache with pitha dominance and migrane.
22. Punarnavadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: It is diuretic, reduces generalized and local edema and useful in jaundice and anaemia.
23. Sahacharadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: Useful in sciatica, lumbar spondylosis, in all nervous weakness and rigidity.
24. Saptasaram Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: Highly effective in different conditions with proper adjuvants and indicated inindigestion, constipation, abdominal distention, menustral disorders and splenomegaly. Adjuvants used are jaggery, pippali powder, saindhavam and hingu powder.
25. Rasnasaptakam Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: For pain in hip, low back and legs, inflammations associated with the back, hip, thigh and calf.
26. Rasnadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: For all stages of ghout and other inflammatory conditions of skeleto muscular system.
27. Sukumaram Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: Indicated in hernia, constipation, menustral disorders, apana vayu disorders and other gynaecologic diseases.
28. Tiktakam Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: Blood purifier for skin diseases of pitha predominance and also useful for healing wounds and ulcers.
29. Varanadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: For obesity, internal abscess, appendicitis, head ache and loss of appetite.
30. Vasaguluchyadi Kashayam Tablet/ Qwath tablet: Very effective in jaundice of various aetiology and anaemia. The adjuvants used are punarnava mandooram and mandooravatakam.

Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient Indian healing  system is right in sync with our growing awareness of the mind-body connection and  places  equal emphasis on body, mind, and spirit and strives to restore the innate harmony of the individual.

CONCEPT :

The basic concept of  Ayurvedic medicine is that  the body is seen as a microcosmic universe in which the five primordial elements (panchamahabhutas) - ether (akasha), air (vayu), fire (agni), water (jala) and earth (prithvi) - combine to form three humours (doshas), known as wind (vata), choler (pitta) and phlegm (kapha). It’s believed each dosha has its own qualities and functions in relation to the body.

The balance between these doshas determines individual constitution (prakriti) and predisposition to disease. Constitution is also affected by the strength of a person’s ‘digestive fire’ (agni) and bowel function (kostha).Seven tissues (dhatus) and their waste products (malas) make up the physical body and a network of channels circulate fluids and essences around the body.  Three interdependent universal constituents, the three gunas - purity (sattva), activity (rajas) and solidity (tamas) - also influence health and determine mental qualities.

Disease occurs if lifestyle, mental or external factors cause an imbalance in one or more of these components. Ayurvedic medicine treats the majority of its patients using herbal mixtures, other organic food and substances  that have been clinically tested and are now being scientifically validated..

UNIQUENESS :

Its uniqueness lies in its treatment plan which is tailored to the body type and individual imbalances among the vata, pitta, and kapha within and include dietary changes, exercise, yoga, meditation, massage, herbal tonics, herbal sweat baths, medicated enemas, and medicated inhalations.

Ayurvedic medicine gets rid the body of its indigestible toxins which attract viruses and compromise autoimmune processes and responses. Ayurvedic physicians pay close attention to pulse, tongue, eyes, and nails in diagnosing illness. Diagnosis is based on observation rather than laboratory testing. The doctor enquires the patient about his health and family histories. In addition, he may palpate the body, or listen to the heart, lungs, and intestines with a stethoscope. He use urine samples and the pulse to describe the balance (or imbalance) of the three doshas. Ayurvedic treatment then consists of cleansing and detoxification (Shodan or Pancha Karma), palliation (Shaman) to balance and relax the three doshas, rejuvenation (Rasayana), and mental hygiene and spiritual healing (Satvajaya)
PRESENT STATUS :
At present the Ayurveda medicine is well set to re-orient itself to modern scientific parameters. Simultaneously, it is well poised for much greater, effective utilization to benefit the whole humanity to reach its goals of Health. Ayurveda medicine which started as a magico-religious practice, matured into a fully developed medical science with eight branches which have parallels in the modern western system of medicine and it has developed into following sixteen specialities
1. Ayurveda Siddhanta (Fundamental Principals of Ayurveda).
2. Ayurveda Samhita.
3. Rachna Sharira (Anatomy).
4. Kriya Sharira (Physiology).
5. Dravya Guna Vigian (Materia Medica & Pharmacology).
6. Ras-shastra.
7. Bhaishajya Kalpana (Pharmaceuticals).
8. Kaumar Bharitya (Peduatrics).
9. Prasuti Tantra (Obstetrics & Gynaecology).
10. Swasth-Vritla (Social & Preventive Medicine).
11. Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine).
12. Rog Nidan (Pathology).
13. Shalya Tantra (Surgery
14. Shalkya Tantra (Eye & ENT).
15. Mano-Roga (Psychiatry)
16. Panchkarma.
 PREPARATION:
The main part of Ayurveda Medicine is Herbal Tonics or Rasayanas which  are prepared according to the Vedic traditional standards practiced in ancient times. They are made of only 100% natural ingredients, using only the best of the Ayurveda and Western herbs and spices, ghee (purified butter), raw honey, dried fruits, Sucanat (unprocessed sugar) and natural flavors. They are prepared by hand (the old custom), using utensils of copper, iron and clay. Being highly nutritious and antioxidant they provide many elements which are lacking in the modern diet. formulated with the intention of bringing back into balance one or more of the five elements, which get put out of balance from improper diet etc. In return this promotes balance on the physical, mental and subtle levels of our being which will add life to our years as well as years to your life.

Ayurveda medicine does not believe in trying to kill viruses in the body with powerful chemicals, but believes in assisting the bodies own healing energies with the proper harmonizing herbs and the ideal individual diet. This way the immune system will work the way nature intended it to.

Aloe vera
 Leaf contains over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids, and 12 vitamins. Its widely used in cosmetic industry.
 
Catharanthus roseaus
 Contains more than 70 alkaloids, which includes ajamalicine, serpentine and reserpine. The anti cancer drug namely Vincristine and Vinblastine are produced from this plant.

Coleus forskohlii
Forskohlin, the alkaloid extracted from the roots of this plant is used against hypertension, glaucoma, asthma, congestive heart failures and certain types of cancers.

Phyllanthus amarus
Phyllanthus is an herbal medicine with anti-viral effect. It is used for treatment of Hepatitis, Jaundice, Gonorrhea, Frequent menstruation, and Diabetes. The demand for the drug will be high considering the rate of increase of Hepatitis B infection around the world.

Centella asiatica
The primary active constituents include Asiaticosides and Asiatic acid, which can improve the receptive capacity of mind. It also used in the treatment of skin diseases such as leprosy and for the commercial production of face creams and anti wrinkle creams.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
 It’s demand (mainly flower) is increasing day by day since its widely used in herbal shampoo/hair oil and other cosmetic industry.

Gymnema sylvestris
It is often referred to as “sugar destroyer” and has blood glucose-lowering actions. It is commonly used as a remedy against diabetes mellitus.

Gloriosa superba
Its seed and tubers are used mainly for treating gout and rheumatism. It has high export market mainly as a source of Colchicine, which is used in the production of drug against Arthitis.

Phyllanthus emblica
Amla Fruit is rich with Vitamin C and Pectin. It is the principal constituent of the famous Ayurvedic restorative medicine called ‘Chayavan Prash’. In traditional Indian medicine, Amla is a critical component of ‘triphala’, a known ayurvedic formulation used as laxative and treating biliousness. Amla oil is widely used in cosmetic industry as Hair oil.

Chlorophytum borivilianum
Safed Musli is a potent herb whose root tubers have been in use for aphrodisiac and health promotion purposes. Reported to increase the semen volume and total sperm count. It also enhances the sexual desire and makes the act more pleasurable.