Psora capsule is a herbal formula which is being used successfully for various skin disorders for centuries. It has four important actions viz antiallergic, antibacterial, antifungal and blood purifier. Psora capsule can be prescribed to those, where corticosteroid therapy is contraindicated. It is free from side effects.
Any herbal formula, to get it’s complete and full benefit, one has to have a strict diet regime and follow it religiously.
Following points have to be kept in mind:

1.    Fruits with acidic nature like sour cherries, unripe gooseberries and currants are to be allowed only in very small quantities and sweet fruits only in moderate quantity.
2.    One should avoid the use of saffron and cinnamon, cloves, pepper, ginger and bitter substances are injurious while under homeopathic treatment.
3.    Vegetables causing flatulency should be forbidden in all abdominal troubles and where there is an inclination to constipation and costiveness.
4.    Wheat-bread or rye-bread, together with cow’s milk and a moderate use of fresh butter is advisable.
5.    Sprinkling chopped raw herbs on soups, putting pot-herbs into vegetables, and eating old, rancid cheese must be avoided.
6.    Tea and coffee must be limited in number if at all necessary. But it is best to avoid them.
7.    Whiskey and brandy must be discontinued, wine maybe substituted. Beer is also harmful.
8.    Tobacco should he limited, if it cannot be stopped.

Diet during Psora intake must strictly be vegetarian and with minimum use of masalas, so as to obtain the maximum benefit of the medicine. The herbs incorporated in the making of the medicine will be more effective if the following points are kept in mind. For the patient having non-vegetarian food with more of masalas, the digestive system weekens and it takes longer time for digestion, so the medicine is not fully effective.

Dasmoolarishta is an ayurvedic composition which has number of uniqe herbs in it
which helps and cure various diseases. DASAMOOLARISHTA gives strength and nourishment to the body, promotes energy, corrects seminal defects, and nourishes tissues.

Various indications for which we can take the medicine are:

1) For the treatment of urinary disorders, kidney diseases and diseases of the genito-urinary system. calculus affections and impotence.
2) For the use for regulation of heart functions, reduction of inflammation, and indigestion.
3) It is used in circulatory disorders for its depressant properties. It helps to control cardiac inflammation by diuresis.

4) It is a means of muscle strengthening & is used for rejuvenation and revitalization of musculo-skeletal system.

5) It helps in congestion & in breathing difficulty.
6) Widely used for asthma, chronic cough, and allergic cough.

7) Dashmoolarishta, used to treat ovarian tumours and cysts.

Insomnia; fatigue; irritability; loss of appetite; and difficulty in concentration can also treated by using the medicine.

9) The signs and symptoms of fear, such as an increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, a pounding heart, and a shaking voice and limbs, can be treated by Dashmoolarishta.
10) Hyperthyrodism

11) Helpful in treating PCOS

12) Useful in treating facial paralysis
13) Patients of interstitial lung disease are also benefited by the medicine.
In Ayurveda it is considered that it helps to improve vitality and vigor.

Dasamoolarishta is a unique combination of ten herbs that if consumed on a regular basis, acts as a wonderful tonic for the body. It can be taken to cure a number of diseases, especially those affecting the vata and kapha. Sarngadhara Samhita, an ancient document on Ayurvedic principles, refers to Dasamoolarishta as a tonic that “nourishes the lean, stimulates the production of Ojas and gives progeny to the childless”.

It is a strong stimulant for the nervous system and can be taken for general weakness and convalescence, fever, arthritis, vomiting and respiratory disorders. It can be also taken in case of loss of appetite and for enhancing the digestive system. It gets rid of the toxins present in the body. It is also advised in case of cardiac ailments, asthma and breathing troubles, cough, pneumonia and anaemia.

‘Dasa’ means ten and ‘moola’ means root. The ten unique roots used to prepare Dasamoolarishta are:

1.    White Moneywort or Chauli (Alysicarpus Vaginalis)

2.    Yellow-berried Nightshade or Kantkari (Solanum Xanthocarpum)

3.    Mountain Knot Grass or Gorakhbuti (Aerva Lanata)

4.    Wood apple or Bel (Aegle Marmelos)

5.    Beechwood or Gamhar (Gmelina Arborea)

6.    Arani (Premna Serratifolia)

7.    Trumpet or Padal (Stereospermum Suaveolens)

8.    Gokshura (Tribulus Terrestris)

9.    Indian Trumpet Tree or Shallaka (Oroxylum Indicum )

10. Kantikari (Solanum surratense)

‘Arishta’ means that the herbs are fermented to prepare the medicine. A decoction or fresh juice is extracted out of the herbs and then sweeteners (for example, honey, jaggery, sugar, etc.) are added. Apart from this, fermenting aids such as Dhataki Pushpa, etc. and Prakshepa Churna are mixed with this. This mixture is then left to ferment for 30-60 days. This is then filtered and kept for settling. Dasamoolarishta is also mixed with other arishtas and used for certain diseases.

Zandopa is an herbal remedy for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The product is a water soluble powder sourced from a plant called ‘Mucuna pruriens’ which contains a natural source of Levadopa.

Zandopa can be described effectively as under:
•    Ayurvedic formulation derived from the seeds of
•    Mucuna pruriens
•    Long history of use in Ayurvedic Medicine for
•    CNS disorders & also as a geriatric tonic.
•    Richest known source of L-dopa.
•    Efficacious in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
•    Offers predictable efficacy.
•    Suitable for long term use
•    Readily bio-available & better tolerated.
•    Crosses blood-brain barrier easily as compared to synthetic L-dopa
•    Better compliance due to better tolerence or lesser side effects.
•    Cost effective
Composition of mucuna pruriens seed
Each 7.5 gm of the dose contains standardized processed seed powder of Mucuna pruriens Bak in a flavored base. Various analysis shows that mucuna pruriens contains the nutritional value as well. The description of the nutritional value of a dose contains crude protein ranged from 20-29 %, crude lipid, 6-7%, total dietary fiber 8-10%, ash 3% and carbohydrates 50-60%. Several other compounds are found in the seed, including alkaloids.
Mucuna Pruriens which is also known as Cowhage, and velvet bean, contains a very powerful neurotransmitter pre-cursor L-Dopa. It is a reputed remedy of Ayurveda in nervous and sexual diseases. Traditionally, Mucuna pruriens is commonly used as carminative, hypertensive and hypoglycemic agent. Mucuna pruriens has been found to contain L-DOPA, 40 mg/g of the plant. The plant/seeds contain the bioactive alkaloids mucunine, mucunadine, mucuadinine, pruriendine and nicotine, besides B-sitosterol, glutathione, lecithin, oils, venolic and gallic acids. Studies in experimental model show L-Dopa also helps in the reduction of cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Certain points have to be kept in mind so as to obtain the maximum benefit from the dose of mucuna pruriens. They are:
•    Store in a cool dry place.
•    Protect from light.
•    Keep the container tightly closed.
•    Keep out of reach of children.
•    Not to be taken with milk.

Psoriasis is a skin disorder driven by the immune system, especially involving a type of white blood cell called T cell. Normally, T cells help protect the body against infection and disease but in case of psoriasis, T cells are put into action by mistake and become so active that they trigger other immune responses, which lead to inflammation and rapid turnover of skin cells.
Several factors can cause psoriasis to flare up or worsen. Among them are:
•    Alcohol: Patients with psoriasis show high rates of excess alcohol intake, alcoholism, and death due to alcohol related diseases.
•    Smoking: The risk of psoriasis is higher in smokers, with high consumption and long duration of smoking particularly related to severe disease in women.
•    Obesity: The weight gain occurs after disease onset and is related to a sedentary lifestyle.
•    Physical and emotional stress, including excitement: May be more common in patients with psoriasis; believed to be a cause or trigger of psoriasis.
•    Drugs for e.g. anti-malarials like chloroquine, blood pressure lowering agents like beta-blockers, painkillers like aspirin, cholesterol lowering agents like gemfibrozil, psychiatric medicines like lithium.
Psora is free from side effects. It has four important actions :-
Anti allergic
Antibacterial
And antifungal
Blood purifier.
Psora contains five important herbs, each one being used successfully for various skin disorders for centuries. They are:-
Panchatikta ghrit gulgullu- A powerful antibacterial and antifungal drug.
Neem oil (Melia azhardirachta)-This is indicated in leprosy, boils, and carbuncles, bacterial and fungal infections. It checks itching and heals ulcers.
Chalmogra oil (Hydnocarpus laurifolia) - It contains chalmogric acid and hydnocarpic acid and has specific toxicity for mycobacterium leprae. In vitro it is proved 10 times more potent than phenol. In psoriasis it is the drug of choice.
Narayan oil – It has anti-inflammatory action, useful in pruritis, dermatitis, dried skin disorders, leprosy, psoriasis, paralysis and arthritis.
Bavchi oil (Psoralia cordifolia) - A very well trusted and time tested drug used successfully in stubborn skin disorders. It improves the renal functions and excretes toxins through urine.

In Ayurveda, Chyawanprash is believed to possess anti-stress properties. It  rejuvenates and also has antioxidant properties. Chyawanprash pacifies all doshas
It strengthens your body’s immune system. In addition, it also enhances your stamina along with general well being.

Chyawanprash is a complete health tonic for the entire family with multiple health benefits.
Chyavanprash is a mixture of 49 powerful ayurvedic herbs with ‘amla’ (Indian gooseberry) as the base. The other ingredients in this traditional recipe include ashwaganda, pippali, cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon in a base of Ghee (clarified butter) and honey.  Amalaki, unrefined sugar, sesame oil, bamboo manna,  Cinnamon,  Saffron, Cloves, Chandana (sandalwood), Indian Kudju, Asparagus, Indian trumpet Flower, Sida cardifolia, Indian Nightshade, Guduchi, Haritaki, Licorice, Water Lily, Punaranava, Bhumyamalaki, Vasaka, Eagle Wood are some of the other ayurvedic herbs.
Benefits
1) Strengthens the Digestive and Immune System: Chayvanprash’s basic ingredient amla has 30 times more vitamin C than orange and helps in strengthening the immune system and expediting the healing process.
2) Good for Heart and Brain: The perfect blend of Ayurvedic herbs acts as a cardiac stimulant and helps in smooth functioning of the heart. Chyavanprash nourishes the brain cells by supporting the nervous system and enhances co-ordination and memory power.
3) For Lung, Liver and Kidneys: The smooth functioning of the lungs is facilitated by the regular intake of chyavanprash. Chyavanprash helps purify blood and eliminate toxins. It helps the downward flow of energy in the body and eases constipation.
4) The holistic traditional formula of chyavanprash improves skin complexion, glow and fights dermal bacterial infection.
5) It promotes hair growth and helps absorption of calcium resulting in strong bones and teeth.
6) It is especially good for alleviating cough and asthma.
7) Chyavanprash enhances fertility, keeps menstruation regular and helps to overcome difficulties in conception.

Regarded by many as the ultimate health tonic, chyavanprash has been widely used in India since ages. It is an ayurvedic herbal concoction that acts as an energiser, rejuvenator and immunity booster. A sage named Chyavana is believed to have prepared this tonic for the first time, hence the name chyavanprash.

Consuming chyavanprash offers a whole host of benefits. It prevents the body against the three doshas – pitta, kapha and vatta. It is considered to act as a blood purifier by eliminating toxins from the body. It aids in digestion, strengthening the immune system, easing constipation, enhancing fertility, fighting bacterial skin infection, slowing down the ageing process and so on. It is also considered as a memory booster.

The first historically documented composition of chyavanprash is found in an ancient ayurvedic document, called the Charaka Samhita. According to that, the chyavanprash contains 48 different ingredients out of which the chief ingredient is Amla (Emblica Officinalis). With a number of companies engaging in the production of chyavanprash nowadays, its ingredients often differ from one brand to another though amla remains the prime component.

The chief herbal ingredients that most chyavanprash are made of include:

·         Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis)

·         Bamboo manna (Tabasheer or Bamboo silica)

·         Blue Egyptian water lily (Nymphaea Caerulea)

·         Cardamom (Elettaria Cardamomum)

·         Chebulic myrobalan (Terminalia Chebula)

·         Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomun Aromaticum)

·         Cinnamon bark ((Cinnamomum Verum)

·         Clove (Syzygium Aromaticum)

·         Indian Rose Chestnut (Mesua Ferrea)

·         Country mallow (Sida Cordifolia)

·         Feather foll plant or Bhumyamalaki(Phyllanthus Niruri)

·         Fresh Amla fruit or Indian gooseberry (Emblica Officinalis)

·         Giant potato or Kiribadu Ala (Ipomoea Mauritiana)

·         Indian kudzu (Pueraria Tuberose)

·         Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra)

·         Long pepper (Piper Longum)

·         Malabar nut (Seed of Adhatoda Vasica)

·         Nut grass (Cyperus Rotundus)

·         Round zedoary (Zedoaria Rotunda)

·         Sandalwood (Santalum Spicatum)

·         Sesame oil

·         Spreading hogweed (Boerhavia diffussa)

·         Tiger’s claw or Ice plant

·         Wild black gram

·         Wild green gram

·         Winter cherry or Ashwaghanda (Withania Somnifera)

Most of the chyavanprash ingredients can be scientifically classified into the following groups:

Pradhana Dravya

Pradhana Dravya means the main ingredient. As mentioned earlier, in most chywanprash compositions, Amla (Emblica Officianalis) is used as the chief ingredient.

Samsadhana Dravya

Samsadhana Dravya means those elements that aid in processing the main ingredient. Example: Pippali (Long Pepper), Draksha (Vitis Vinifera), Bala (Sida Cordifolia), etc.

Yamaka Dravya

This set of ingredients helps to treat the main ingredient. The procedure of the treatment is called lipophilization. This promotes tissue penetration of the main ingredient. Example: clarified butter, sesame oil. 

Samvahaka Dravya

Samvahaka Dravya means those components used to preserve the chyavanprash. Apart from preserving the main ingredient, it also acts as a carrier for the main and supportive ingredients. Example: sugar.

Prakshepa Dravya

These ingredients are mainly used for flavouring and are also known as balancing drugs as they help balance the Doshas and Dhatus (tissues) in the body. Example: saffron, cinnamon, pippali, etc.

Trichup revitalizes hair by repairing damaged hair shaft, provides essential nutrients to encourage fresh follicular growth, checks dandruff and reduces falling of hair.
Dandruff, split ends, inadequate growth Drug/disease/chemotherapy induced hair and early graying of hair are some of the common hair problems faced by people world over.
Inadequate nutrition, Stress, Tension and Anxiety, Side effects of medicines, Environmental effects, etc. are some of the major causes of hair related problems.
Hair problem need treatment right at the roots. Energy, nourishment and medicinal impact to the roots is provided only by Trichup, it is made up of pure herbs, 100% benefit of nature’s potency and does not require Doctors prescription.
Trichup helps delay graying by increasing hair melanin content. Checks falling hair and induces fresh growth. With regular use, Trichup ensures long healthy and black hair.  Other benefits are
•    Prevents fungal infections, reduces dandruff
•    Improves blood circulation to hair follicles
•    Revitalizes hair, gives it bounce and luster
•    Increase hair melanin content and delays graying.
•    Prevents hair loss due to wearing helm.

Mode of Application:
Use a mild shampoo, such as Shyamla to cleanse hair before applying oil and after for removing the oil.Thali powder is a herbal shampoo powder with no chemicals can be used regularly to wash the hair
Oil should be applied after warming. Pour oil into a bowl and place this in hot water to warm it to a comfortable temperature.
The process can be repeated according to disease conditions and viciated dosha.
Apply oil to the ears, inside of both foot and back of scalp. It is not advisable to use much force. Allow the oil to seep into the scalp. Massaging with circulation motion is recommended. When performing massage, slow and purposeful movements will relax the nervous system and calm the mind, where as steady and brisk movement will enhance circulation and energy. It is sensible to mix both type of movements.For better results keep overnight.
Also Trichup Capsules orally helps in cases of severe hair loss.
Trichup is enriched with Bhringraja, richly documented for effect on hair growth, is also a natural blackening agent that increases hair melanin content. Other ingredients of Trichup help ensure natural nourishment to hair follicles thereby ensuring problem free hairs.

healthy but will also keep them free of dandruff, split ends and dryness.
Ayurvedic oil should be applied after warming. Take sufficient amount of oil and using the pads of finger apply oil little by little to different parts of the scalp.  Allow the oil to seep into the scalp. Massaging with circulation motion is recommended. When performing massage, slow and purposeful movements will relax the nervous system and calm the mind, where as steady and brisk movement will enhance circulation and energy. It is sensible to mix both type of movements.

Leave the oil on the scalp over night for better results. It is also desirable to apply oil to the ears, inside of both foot and back of scalp. A towel dipped in hot water can be warped around the head for added conditioning and softening of hair.

Commonly used ayurvedic hair oils:
1.    Trichup oil - Trichup Oil has gained popularity in a short time because of its excellent results. Trichup helps delay graying by increasing hair melanin content. With regular use, Trichup ensures long healthy and black hair.
Some of the benefits are:
• Checks falling hair and induces fresh growth
• Prevents fungal infections, reduces dandruff
• Improves blood circulation to hair follicles
• Revitalizes hair, gives it bounce and luster
• Increase hair melanin content and delays graying
2.    Dhatri hair oil
3.     Sesa oil
4.     Nutrich oil
5.    Neelibhringadi coconut oil
6.    Bhringaraja (Eclipta alba ) oil is the most common choice of medicated oil
7.     Amalaki (Embelica officinalis)
8.    Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
9.    Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica)

Apart from these Coconut oil or Sesame oil, infused with herbs like Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Bhringaraj (Eclipta alba) or Japa (Hibiscus), helps maintain the color and luster of hair.

Symptoms of pain, swelling, stiffness and limitation of joint movement are called arthritis. There are over a hundred forms of arthritis affecting young and old alike.
Arthritis erodes the capability of a person to perform basic functions, prevents the person from participating in daily routine activities and can also cause emotional and socio-economic problems.

Symptoms of arthritis include:
•    Mild to severe pain in joints
•    Red, swollen (inflamed) joints
•    Stiffness & limited movement, especially in the mornings
•    Deformed joints
The severity of symptoms varies from person to person, and even from day to day.

Arthritis is essentially a degenerative disease, which may affect single or multiple joints. It presents not only with a crippling effect but also with emotional, economic and social problems. Though commonly used analgesics and anti inflammatory drugs provide symptomatic relief, they have their limitations on short term and long term use, as they cause many side effects.
Rumalaya forte is an herbal formulation, specifically formulated for long term use in arthritis and other degenerative diseases. Rumalaya forte is fortified with shallaki, which has a marked anti-inflammatory action as well as antiarthritic activity, with no significant side effects. Regular use of Rumalaya forte provides faster relief from painful inflammatory conditions and it can be a good alternative to other anti-inflammatory drugs.
Rumalaya forte is a powerful herbal ayurvedic formulation. It has combined advantages of Boswellia and Guggul. Rumalaya forte helps to rebuild connective tissue and relieves the pain caused by arthritis and joint disorders. Formulated for long-term use in painful inflammatory muscle and joint conditions, it is an effective and safe alternative to other anti-inflammatory drugs. Rumalaya forte improves the quality of life in arthritic patients by providing significantly better arthritis control with the help of herbs.

Rumalaya forte is especially affective in painful inflammatory disorders affecting muscles and joints. Rumalaya forte is an effective and safe alternative to other anti-inflammatory drugs. Rumalaya forte provides better arthritis control, and thus improves the quality of life in arthritic patients.