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FAQs on Ayurveda

Q.1 WHAT IS AYURVEDA?

 

“AYURVEDA” is made up of two words-Ayu_ and Veda. Ayu_ means life and Veda means knowledge or science. Thus “AYURVEDA’ in totality means ‘Science of life’. It incorporates all aspects of life whether physical, psychological, spiritual or social. What is beneficial and what is harmful to life, what is happy life and what is sorrowful life; all these four questions and life span allied issues are elaborately and emphatically discussed in Ayurveda. It believes the existence of soul( life spirit) before birth and after death too.

 

Q.2 WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF AYURVEDA?

 

Ayurveda, the ancient most health care system originated with the origin of universe. With the inception of human life on earth Ayurveda started being applied. The antique vedic texts have scattered references of Ayurvedic Remedies and allied aspects of medicine and health. Atharva-veda mainly deals with extensive Ayurvedic information. That is why Ayurveda is said to be the off shoot of Atharva Veda.

 

Q.3 WHAT IS THE AYURVEDIC VIEWPOINT OF STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF BODY?

 

Universe as well as human body are made up of five basic elements colectively called ‘Panch Mahabhootas’. These are Aakash (Ether), Vayu (Air), Agni(Fire), Aapa (Water) and Prithvi (Earth). The sixth mandatory component of life is Atma (life spirit) without which life ceases. The human body is made up of Doshas (Bio-humours), Dhatus(Body matrix) and Malas (excretable products). Vata, Pitta and kapha, known as Tridoshs are physiological entities of the body which are responsible for carrying out all the functions of the body. Dhatus are the structural entities of thebody. These are Rasa (Plasma), Rakta (Blood cells), Mamsa (Muscular tissue), Meda (Fatty tissue), Asthi (Bony tissue), Majja (Bone marrow) and Shukra (Hormonal and other secretions of genital). Agni (Metabolic fire) is in thirteen different forms and carries out the whole metabolism of the body. The waste products of the body which are excretable are produced in the body as bye-products of metabolism. These are known as malas which include pureesh (faeces), Sweda (sweat) and Mutra (urine). All biotransformations within the body occur through Srotases (body channels) which are the sites for action of agni.

 

Q.4 WHAT IS THE BASIC PHILOSOPHY OF HEALTH, DISEASE AND TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA?

 

As per Ayurveda, ‘Health’ is a state of equilibrium of normal functions of doshas, Dhatus, malas and Agni with delighted body, mind and soul. It means that when Dosh-Dhatu-Malas and Agni are constantly in a state of functional equilibrium, then the health is maintained. Otherwise distortion of the equilibrium results into diseases. Erratic lifestyle is believed to be one of the basic causes behind the failure of mechanism of maintaining equilibrium.

 

Treatment either with or without drugs and application of specific rules of diet, activity and mental status as described, disease wise, brings back the state of equilibrium i.e. health.

 

Q.5 HOW IS DIAGNOSIS DONE IN AYURVEDA?

 

Diagnostic procedures in Ayurveda are two pronged; one is aimed to establish the state and type of pathology and second to decide the mode of treatment tobe applied. The former implies examination of the patient and make different investigations to diagnose the disease entity. Inspection, palpation, percussion and interrogation are the main modes of physical examination. The second type of examination is to assess the strength and physical status of the individual so that accordingly the type of management required could be planned. For this examination of Prakriti (Body constitution), Saar (Tissue quality), Samhnan (physique), Satva (Mental strength), Satamya (specific adaptability), Aaharshakti (diet intake capacity), Vyayaam shakti (exercise capacity) and Vaya (age) is done. On the basis of this examination the individual is decided to be having Pravar bal (excellent strength), Madhyam Bal (moderate strength) or Heen Bal (low strength).

 

Q.6 WHAT ARE THE MODES OF AYURVEDIC TREATMENT?

 

There exists eight divisions of Ayurvedic therapeutics, namely Kayachikitsa (Internal medicine), Shalya (Surgery), Shalkya (Otorhinolaryngology and Opthalmology), Kaumr Bhritya (Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics) Agad tantra (Toxicology), Rasayana (Gerentorology), Vajikaran (Aphrodisiacs) and Bhoot Vidya (Psychiatry).

 

The principles of treatment are Shodhan (purificatory), Shaman (palliative and conservative), Nidan parivarjan (avoidance of causative and prescipitating factors of disease) and Pathya Vyavastha (do’s and don’ts regarding diets lifestyle). Shodhan therapy includes Vamana (medically induced emesis), Virechana (medically induced laxation), Vasti (medicated enema), shirovirechana (administration of medicines through nose) and Raktmokshan (Blood letting). These therapeutic procedures are collectively known as Panchkarma. Before executing Panch karma treatment Snehan (olation) and Swedan (getting perspiration) are to employed first.

 

Q.7 WHAT ARE THE MAIN CLASSICAL REFERENCE BOOKS OF AYURVEDA?

 

The main classical texts for reference of Ayurvedic principles comprise of Charak Samhita, Susrut Samhita, Astang Hridaya, Sharangdhar Samhita, Madhav Nidan, Kashyap Samhita, Bhavprakash and Bhaisajya Ratnavali etc.

 

Q.8 WHERE DO RAW MATERIALS FOR MANUFACTURING AYURVEDIC MEDICINES COME FROM?

 

What ever is natural whether belonging to plants or animals or minerals: all are considered the source of raw material for Ayurvedic medicines. However 600 medicinal plant products, 52 minerals and 50 animal products are commonly used.

 

Q.9 HOW ARE AYURVEDIC MEDICINES MARKETED?

 

Ayurvedic medicines are marketed in various forms. The main ones are tablets, pills, powders, fermentation products (Asva-arishta), decoctions, medicated fats (Ghrita and Tail). For topical use drops, creams, lotions, liniments and ointments are available. Dried plant extracts in capsule form are also in use presently.

 

Q.10 IS THERE SCOPE FOR AYURVEDA IN THE CONTEMPORARY PERIOD?

 

Ayurveda has a wide scope as far as the prevention of disease, promotion of health and its preservation are concerned. Lifestyle rules mentioned in Ayurvedic texts if applied rigorously give definite results. Lifestyle related diseases, drug abuse, degenerative diseases, auto immune diseases and certain metabolic and allergic disorders are well manageable with Ayurvedic techniques and medicaments.

 

Q.11 IS THERE ANY RATIONALE BEHIND INTEGRTING AYURVEDA AND WESTERN MEDICINE?

 

Because of multidimensional wide range of efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment, where certain disease conditions or symptoms become refractory to conventional treatment, a harmonised approach of these two systems of health care has proven to be successful and fruitful. Sometimes Ayurveda helps for a synergistic activity while at other places to antagonise and minmise the toxicity of modern drugs.

 

Q.12 IS AYURVEDA RECOGNISED BY W.H.O?

 

About 20 years back, W.H.O. adopted Traditional Medicine programme in conjunction with the goal of health for all with the adoption of primary health care approach. W.H.O. has an open mind on Traditional Medicine. However, it endorses only that therapy which has solid scientific evidence with no toxicity. In view of this Ayurveda is duly recognised by W.H.O.

 

Q.13 DOES AYURVEDIC SYSTEM OF MEDICINE HAVE PLUS POINTS OVER CONVENTIONAL MEDICINAL SYSTEM?

 

Being holistic and disease eradicative with principles of individualised treatment, condusive to socio-economic conditions of India and with availability of abundance of formulations for any particular disease, use of food items as medicine and lifestyle rules, Ayurveda enjoys a better place in respect of prevention and cure of the disease is concerned in comparison to western medical system.

 

Q.14 WHAT IS THE MANPOWER AND INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE OF AYURVEDA IN India?

 

(i) Number of Registered Medical Practitioners 438721

 

(ii) Number of dispensaries 15193

 

(iii) Number of hospitals 753

 

(iv) Bed strength 35182

 

(v) Number of teaching institutions (Under Graduate) 219

 

Q.15 WHAT IS REGULATORY MECHANISM FOR AYURVEDIC i.e., EDUCATION AND PRACTICE?

 

The Central Council of Indian Medicine is a body corporate established under the provisions of IMCC Act, 1970 to maintain Central Register of Practitioners of Indian Medicines and for dealing with matters connected therewith. The Council is responsible for maintaining the minimum standards of education.

 

This Council as per the provisions in the Act. Introduced the following courses through Regulations.

 

1. Ayurveda Degree Course — Ayurvedacharya (BAMS)

 

2. Ayurveda Post GraduateDegree Course — Ayurved Vachaspati (MD Ayurved)

 

3. Ayurved Varidhi — Ph.D Ayurveda

 

Q.16  How should I access Ayurvedic Medicines?

 

Ayurveda Medicines are being sold in two ways, by practicing Ayurveda doctors and through retail counters. Again retail counters are of two types- purely Ayurvedic & secondly alongwith allopathic medicines. Classical Ayurvedic medicines as mentioned in original texts of Ayurveda are usually available in former type of counters whereas patent and proprietary medicines are mainly available in allopathic chemist shops. Both types of chemists by and large are available in almost all small and big towns/ cities where from required Ayurveda medicines can be accessed.

 

Q.17 How do I find a competent Ayurveda practitioner?

 

Any Ayurveda doctor having such degree/ qualifications as mentioned in 2nd,3rd and 4th schedules of Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 is a recognized medical practitioner. BAMS and MD (Ayurveda) degrees of new pattern and equivalent qualifications of the time before the enactment of Central Act are recognized qualifications for the purpose of registration and practice of Ayurvedic Medicine.

 

Q.18 How safe is to buy Ayurveda Medicines over the counter?

 

Medicines are safe if the manufacturer is licensed and the label of the container specifically describes date of manufacturing, expiry date, batch number of the medicine, dose and indications alongwith ingredients of the medicine and necessary precaution.

 

Q.19 Can one take Ayurveda Medicine with modern medicines?

 

If not indicated otherwise by the attending physician, Ayurveda Medicines can generally be taken alongwith allopathic medicines. Moreover, Ayurveda Medicines are used as adjuvant to allopathic medicines in most of chronic and degenerative diseases. As such there is no harm to consume simple herbal formulations of Ayurveda even without the prescription of the doctor but mineral based medicines must be used after due consultation and advice of the doctor.

 

Q.20 What are the common Ayurveda Medicines which can be used without consulting the doctors?

 

Simple herbal medicines like powders, pills & tablets , syrups and decoctions can be used for the management of common ailments like cough, cold, fever, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, body & joint pains etc, even without the prescription of a doctor. Similarly, herbal tonics/ health foods can also be consumed if the same do not create any alarming discomfort or upsets.

 

Q.21 How is India’s traditional knowledge on medicinal plants going to be protected and what is being done to avoid patents on Indian medicinal plants?

 

As per International Patent Classification (IPC) non-patent literature sources are many and diverse as compared to patent literature which is usually wholly contained in several distinctive databases. The situation when patent literature being easy searchable and available resources of non-patent literature sources very wanting leads to wrong granting of patent rights to newly claimed subject mater, especially patents on medicinal plants/plant products. In order to address the need of having easily accessible non-patent literature data base pertaining to traditional knowledge of uses of medicinal plants/medicinal plant based products or formulations, the concept of Traditional knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) is in the process of creation. This TKDL put to use will have a dual role to contribute in avoidance of grant of patents, firstly being productive in nature it will provide readily the information to examiners of patents during the examination process for grant of patent and secondly it being reactive in nature, can be utilised at a time of opposition proceedings for avoiding a patent on a traditional knowledge based claim.

 

Q.22 What are the main Rasayana (Immuno-modular) Medicines of Ayurveda?

 

Ashavgandha (Withania somnifera), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shilajeet (Black bitumen or Mineral pitch), Suvarn Bhasm (incinerated Gold with herbal excipients) are very potent Rasayana medicines, prescribed judiciously in somatic degenerative disease conditions for immuno-modulation and and adaptogenic effects. Mandookparni (Bacopa Monieri), Mulethi (Glycirrhiza glabra), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus Plenricaulis) are from main Psychomodular Rasayanas used extensively in mental disorders and for improving higher mental functions like concentration, retention and memory, Vijaysara (Pterocaspus marsupium) for Diabetes Mellitus, Katuka (Picrosshiza kurco) for liver disorders Vidang (Abies Webiana) for Hoelminthic induced Gasto intestinal problem, Bakuchi (Psorylia Corylifolia) for Leucoderma Bhallatak (Semecarpur anacardium) for piles and autoimmune disorders), Shirees (Albizzia Lebek) fr allergic conditions), Vacha (Acorus clamus) for speech disorders, haldi (Curcuma Longa) for urinary, allergic and septic problems, Neem (Melia Azadiracta) and Khadir (Acacia Catechu) for skin problems and Chirayata (swertia chirayata) for febrile disorders are some of the other Rasayana Medicines for disease-wise use.

 

Apart from the above mentioned medicines there is an eleborate code of conduct described in the classical text for achieving rejuvenation and maintaining youthfulness.

 

Q.23 What are the aphrodisiacs/Sexual Tonics for improving the quality of semen/sperm count and motility and fertility?

 

Musli, Kaunch, Shatavari, Gokshur, Ashavgandha, Utangan, Salmpanja, Vidari, Vijaya, urd, Bhautak, Akarkara, Abhrak Bhasm, trivang Bhasm, Makardhvaj are some of the Vajikarana medicines which on judicious use and adoption or specific do’s and don’ts of diet, definitely give a desired result.

 

Q.24 Is there any regulation for manufacturing Ayurvedic Medicines?

 

Yes, there exists such a regulation bywhich commercial manufacturing of Ayurvedic medicines is regulated. Manufacturers have to take prior license from the State Drug Controlling Authority for running an Ayurvedic Pharmacy. Formulations whether classical or patent proprietary have to be got cleared from the competent authority before starting commercial manufacturing.

 

Q.25 Is there any code of conduct for good manufacturing practices (GMP) in Ayurvedic Pharmacies?

 

Till date there was no provision/regulatory binding for ensuring good manufacturing of Ayurvedic medicines. Imposition of GMP through an amendment in the current licensing procedures has been implemented w.e.f. 23-6-2000. This will not only pose stringent guidelines for having standard hygienic conditions in the pharmacy, but will also help in improving the quality of medicinal products.

 

Q.26 What is Herbal Tea?

 

In fact, herbal tea is a misnomer, which confuses the consumer that it is a sort of tea made of tea leaves and other herbal ingredients. Actually, Herbal Tea is a combination of certain medicinal herb components devoid of tea leaves, which on boiling gives a palatable decoction and can be used as an alternative to conventional tea. In accordance to the composition the so called herbal tea has appetizing, antacid, soothing, antitussive, anti common cold and anti pyretic effects.

 

Courtesy: Department of AYUSH, Government of India

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PCOS vs. A Healthier You!

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS is one of the most common problems of women in the reproductive age. According to statistics, at least 10% of women at any age experience this dilemma. This disorder involves hormonal imbalance thus creating irregularities and aberration in the menstrual cycle.

Aside from irregular menstruation, if you experience severe acne, weight gain, unwanted hair in different parts of the body and patches of dark skin especially at the back of the neck, it is likely that you have PCOS. Other symptoms include mood swings, difficulty in conceiving, and recurrent miscarriages.

Remember that PCOS does not only pertain to the loss or irregularity of women’s periods. PCOS also covers the symptoms of extremely heavy flowing periods. This is why most chubby women are having this dilemma.

If you suffer from PCOS, never fear for help is already right at your hands. Instead on relying on medications, trying to lose weight is one of the best options upon treating PCOS.

One of the best treatments to lose weight and lessen the symptoms is simply by lifestyle change. When we say lifestyle change, it means modification of your daily diet and physical activity. And this does not only limit to fat women, but to everyone who wishes to rid this disorder off of them.

Although you might be wondering what is the relationship of eating and being healthy with setting you free from PCOS. It’s simple. It is because too much insulin makes hormones go abnormal.

Let us recall our basic biology, shall we?

Foods that have sugar and starches like cakes and biscuits are rich in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose for the body to use as energy. If this energy is not consumed, it will be stocked up into the body as stored energy, also known as fat.

Glucose causes the blood sugar to rise up. If your blood sugar level rises up too much, your pancreas will produce insulin to regulate your blood sugar level. But continually having a high level of blood sugar will make your body cells less sensitive to insulin. If this will go on, it may result to another danger – Diabetes. But that’s another story.

Going back, having a high level of insulin in your bloodstream eventually makes your ovaries over-produce male hormones known as testosterones. These male hormones increase the risk of having unwanted facial hair, acne and others. They also interfere with the release of hormones from your pituitary gland which regulates the process of ovulation and female sex hormones. And thus, causes the abnormality in the menstrual cycle.

It is advised that in order to obtain a healthier body to recover from PCOS, one must have a healthier and balanced diet. Welcome PCOS diet into your life. Exercising regularly, eating small meals and snacks rather than large meals and balancing carbohydrates and protein rich foods are some techniques on this one. Avoiding sugary carbohydrates and adding more on the high-fiber carbohydrates is a great help as well.

With this, from the indifferent life, it is definitely worth it to have a lifestyle change. Not only will PCOS diet make women healthier, it will also reflect outside. It is the road to transforming into a beautiful and healthy woman every one ought to be.

Sudden Hairgrowth All over Your Body? PCOS Might Have Something to do About It

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can cause a lot of things in your body. One, it can affect your ovulation and can even make you infertile. Secondly, it makes you secrete more glucose in your blood, and the excess causes you to be overweight. And the third thing you really have to know is that it also causes Hirsutism.
Hirsutism is the suffering of excess hairgrowth or the loss of too much hair, often likened to male-baldness. This symptom might sometimes go overboard. They tend to experience what old men usually undergo – the male pattern baldness. As some women don’t get this symptom, they get the opposite. Some females who suffer from PCOS hairgrowth get dark mustache and, for some, they also get heavier beard. Oftentimes, though, females only get thick hair on their legs, abdomen, arms, chest and back, and also on the pubic area. This is caused by the over production of androgens in the said areas.
Since most women do not know what is going on in their bodies and why they get too much hair, they find a lot of solutions for these hair growth problems. They are so varied that sometimes, they also get themselves into trouble. These are some of the solutions they take and some advices we want you to follow:
Shaving: Among all the options, this would be the less expensive and less risky. However, since hairgrowth is not normal for them, the hair might just grow over half of the day. This requires effort because you need to shave the area ones the strands of hair are starting to grow again. This could also cut the edges where hair comes out from the skin which makes the skin pores look sore and bloated. This can also cause ingrown hairs.
Waxing: This process, too, is relatively cheap. This is also easier to obtain than the previous option because hair is pulled from the hair shaft including its roots. However, this can sometimes be too time-consuming because some wax requires heating and cooling. You might as well choose a wax that is instantly applied and does not require cooking.
Laser Hair Removal: This is one of the most expensive options in hair removal. This needs assistance from experts because it requires a laser technology to treat the area. The pretty thing about this process is that it has a long-term effect – refraining hair to grow faster. But some customers have already voiced out their concern about this hair removal process. The reason is, they feel a stinging sensation during the session and that a lot of side effects come out after the treatment – like scarring, burning, redness, swelling and crusting of the skin area. The pigments of the skin may also change when the procedure is done more often.
Herbal Hair Removal: This is one of the safest methods for hair removal. There are several good Ayurvedic hair removers in the market and you can select one with the help of a qualified herbal specialist. Lomasathana Tail is one among them which is very effective in sensitive areas like face, pubis etc.
The best thing to choose, though, is to find a PCOS hairgrowth specialist that could advice you to take several dosages of reducing the production of androgens in your body. Although the effect might not be seen immediately, it is certainly that you get the best solution.

PCOS May Result to Unexpected Infertility

If you are wondering about why you only get 9 or less menstrual periods each year, and why you tend to get heavier menstrual bleeding than most women do, then your ovary might be facing some huge problems. Friends and relatives tell you that you may only have hormonal imbalance, however, this might also be a signal of a more serious state. Worst, you might already been having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in your reproductive system.
This syndrome could lead into infertility once the patient refuses to go through regular check up with the physician. For worst case scenarios, some women are born with dysfunctional reproductive organ and regular check-ups may not be helpful anymore.
Why is PCOS connected with infertility? For one, it is one of the major causes of infertility. PCOS infertility is the condition when the ovaries fall short in providing enough hormones that make the menstrual cycle normal. Because this syndrome prevents women from having regular periods, it also foils them to ovulate or become pregnant.
Some causes might also be the reason why PCOS keep on prevailing. And, insulin resistance is one of the causes of PCOS that tends to disallow food to convert into energy. This is because your cell walls are de-sensitized to insulin. This means that the levels of your insulin and glucose in your system’s blood stream are unbalanced – causing glucose to float everywhere, especially to your liver which will then convert the glucose into excess body fat. That is why, when you have PCOS, you are also likely to gain more weight than everybody else and when you gain too much weight, this would also mean that you are close to having more serious health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and other fat-related illnesses.
Doctors may sometimes mistaken patients of not having PCOS because the symptoms are not as obvious as those they have diagnosed before; therefore, these patients may gain more insulin resistance which may mean higher insulin levels. In the end, these PCOS patients may severely undergo about having their ovulation terminated. Additional symptoms may vary, like having abnormal facial and body hair growth, skin tags and acne, sleep apnea (or difficulty in breathing while sleeping), thyroid complications, among others.
Up to now, scientists have not found the solutions on how to reverse PCOS or Insulin Resistance yet; therefore, patients should look for achievable comprehensive solutions. Solutions like providing your body with nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements (herbs, vitamins and minerals that are disease-directed), a thorough exercise program and a support network can actually help you ease out your unhealthy condition. If you insist of not having this option, it may lead to excess insulin in your blood stream which also produces an abnormal amount of testosterone in your body. Having an overload of testosterone may prevent your ovaries from releasing egg, and eventually, cause infertility. You can look for insulin-reducing medicines that will lower your testosterone level, and also, with the help of exercise, added nutrients and wholesome, balanced diet.

PCOS May Mean Having your Pituitary Gland in an Abnormal State

When a woman finds something unusual about her menstruation and hair growth, doctors often find out that they have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) or they got some thyroid disease. Doctors will either find out that the patient has Hyperthyroidism or Hypothyroidism before he decides that the patient actually got PCOS Drug Pituitary Gland in her body.
When a woman does not get regular menstrual periods, it means that her ovaries do not acquire the exact hormonal signals from her pituitary gland. She will actually not produce eggs or ovulate if without these signals.
That is why it is very much associated with thyroid diseases, such as Hyperthyroidism. Thyroid hormones are very important in many areas in one’s metabolism. Thus, showing signs of weight gain/loss, bigger thyroid gland, excessive sweating, insomnia, flanging of the eyeballs, heat intolerance, among others may mean symptoms of this sickness.
In due course, your physician will ask you many things pertaining to the symptoms and will tell you to go on several physical exams. After this, the physician will offer options for your treatment. Most often, they will choose the option that is best for your age. These are some of the many options they will give you:
(These options go to those who have Hyperthyroidism)

Prescription: Usually, doctors will give you medicines that will reduce the risks of triggering your thyroid glands more. Medicines like methimazole and propylthiouricil are Anti-thyroid remedies. This would need religious intake and would actually mean continual medication even after some symptoms start to lighten.

Radioactive Iodine: Although the name does not suggest, this is actually a pill. This medicine will actually go into your thyroid gland and will contract the tissue. This will minimize the symptoms that are growing. However, this might overdo the case and would eventually require you to take some supplements that would replace some lost thyroid.

On the other hand, Hypothyroidism is quite different from the one written above. This will concern more of the every woman’s reproductive system activity. Symptoms are anovulation that causes abnormal menstrual periods, decreased libido, and weight gain even when the patient is eating below the average, constipation and cold intolerance.

On this case, the physician will drive a panel of thyroid hormones (TSH, T3 and T4). Most often than not, TSH is increased while blood circulation of T4 might be just reduced. However, the physician will check more about your thyroid history to assess your condition more.

There is a series of treatment to take and not much of options are laid. Usually, patients undergo a therapy on replacing hormone activity. By replacing those poor hormones, symptoms are invalidated and the disease is actually more controllable. The step to follow is medication, wherein most patients are to take Synthroid, also known as Levothyroxine.

Therefore, between the two, Hypothyroidism is much more linked to PCOS because their symptoms are much more alike. However, several symptoms are also seen in Hyperthyroidism. To be surer, it is always advised to go to your thyroid experts while the case is not yet worst. But it is also better to research for the options first before you agree about your doctor’s choice.

A Woman’s Guide to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Women of any age and race, as long as they have gone through the stage of womanhood, have experienced irregularity or non-existent periods in some time of their lives. However, some are suffering from cases where they do not actually menstruate. Some may think that this is good and this is freedom from the pain, but in reality, it may lead to more serious problems. This occurrence is one of the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS.

It is one of the most common female endocrine disorders that affect 1 out of 10 women in the reproductive age. Basically, hormonal imbalance is present, thus causing irregular periods or extremely heavy period flows. The presence of acne, unwanted hair growth, weight gain and patches of dark skin at the back your neck and other areas are just some of the symptoms that you may have PCOS.

Let us review the menstrual cycle and get a deeper understanding on how Polycystic Ovary Syndrome occurs.
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The average menstrual cycle occurs every lunar cycle or 28 days. But most women experience their menstrual cycles at the range of 22 to 32 days, depending on their condition, moods, diets and other factors that affect this.

During menstrual cycle, hormonal levels change according to the phase and induce menstruation and ovulation. The purpose of this is to prepare the body for pregnancy.

The menstrual cycle can be divided into two major parts: the follicular phase and the luteal phase. The menstrual cycle begins when the brain transmits Lutenizing Hormones (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormones (FSH) to the ovaries. A lot of LH tells the ovaries that it is time to ovulate and release an egg. Ovulation often occurs at the 14th to 16th day of the cycle.

Once the egg is released, it travels down to the fallopian tube and makes its way to the uterus. The hormone progesterone from the ovary tells the lining of the uterus to thicken as it waits for a sperm. If the egg is not fertilized, the lining of the uterus is shed and thus menstruation begins.

While with PCOS menstrual cycle, the LH levels are already high. Since the LH levels are already high, there will be no more LH surge and no ovulation will occur. Thus, the period will be irregular.

Women who have PCOS menstrual cycles experience irregular periods is because their ovaries do not receive the right hormonal signals from your pituitary gland. Without those signals, these women will not have the ability to ovulate and thus have irregular periods or none at all.

Those who have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS should never feel depressed and anxious. You are not alone. In fact, discovering this disorder at this stage is a blessing for it did not take a while to get worse. Remember to keep in touch with a health care provider or a gynecologist for you to get diagnosed. Professional help is better than relying on whatnots and hearsays.

PCOS Causes Severe Obesity

Do you think that being overweight may automatically mean that you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? Actually, the link between PCOS and obesity is very complicated. Experts even have a hard time identifying whether being obese have something to do with having PCOS in your system, or whether PCOS causes someone to be obese. There are women that were identified as PCOS-diagnosed, and they were told to do exercise religiously and have a balanced diet. However, after following these procedures, their weight problem is never that solved.
And, another thing, everyone’s body handles metabolism uniquely. Take for example, one of your friends is skinny and the rest keep on swooning and wanting to have the kind of body she has. However, this kind of wish might be far from possible since she might have a faster metabolism than the rest of the girls in the group – wherein her body processes sugar, fat and calories faster and differently. This is similar to women with PCOS Obesity – no matter how they try to avoid food, they still weigh heavier. Clearly, this does not already involve anything about the person’s metabolism and touches the state of abnormal activities in a woman’s body. This might be the cause of insulin resistance.
Some scientists do not agree with the ‘insulin resistance’ idea. However, these are hormones that attack the body as they are produced in the pancreas by beta cells. This, primarily, have to do with the levels of glucose in the blood. When glucose is not used in the body, insulin motivates the glycogen (the storeroom of glucose in the liver and muscle cells). Once glycogen reached its limit, glucose is converted into fat. And obviously, added fat means added weight. Nevertheless, not all PCOS-affected women have this resistance. This group is among the lucky 30% who are not affected with the Insulin Resistance issue. If those 70% of girls does not control their sugar intake, eventually, they will have to suffer from diabetes. This is because the body has now undergone heavy loads of sugar and the pancreas must exude more and more insulin just to keep blood sugar circulated. This will then result to the buildup of insulin and glucose in the blood because the cells could no longer respond to it.
Recently, studies have revealed that losing weight even just about 10% is enough to restore normal menstruation and ovulation. This is also very effective in lowering down levels of androgen in the body and reduces infertility possibilities since it makes the treatment more effective.
To attain this goal, you must improve your lifestyle by avoiding things that strain your body, like getting enough sleep and consuming less food, especially with high sugar and calories. This will not only help you become healthier because it can also make you feel better about yourself. You will even gain more confidence as people praise you for your body changes. Who knows, they might follow you, too. But remember, it is always better if the change you want to happen is motivated by your own will.

You Can Find Remedies for PCOS in Your Own Home!

There are certain illnesses that everyone think only happens to a few. However, little did they know, these sicknesses have already been deceiving their body systems. If you have no idea what this writer is talking about, then you have to discover these diseases first.
One of these diseases is called the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or commonly known as PCOS. This kind of disease occurs to women from their teen years, specifically during their 20s, when they begin to suddenly feel that they are gaining weight more than the usual. This type of disease may be genetic, but this is also tagged as to be the most common hormone disturbance in women.
Most women also think that being stressed is just normal. But, studies show that PCOS could also be the reason why most women use up their energy too much, or their bodies fail to use energy at a higher rate, every after meal. Taking a meal is where we could get 80 percent of the energy we use everyday.
PCOS can also be accounted to various factors, such as taking required medicines for other sicknesses. A good example is the phenytoin, or the drug taken by people with epilepsy. Phenytoin can trigger the syndrome and can make things for the patient worst. Clinging to food most of the time can also be a big factor to worsening PCOS.
If you are wondering how to lessen this, you can opt to take PCOS home remedy and several rituals that could prevent the growing number of cysts and the widening of the syndrome into your body.
First, you should make some major fit and healthy changes to your food intake. This can help your body minimize the insulin resistance, which is actually linked to PCOS, through low glycemic diet. This practice can also make you lose enough weight that your body needs to discard.
Having enough sleep is the second ritual that you should rigorously follow. Studies may tell that six hours is already enough for adults, however, this might not be the same thing for your own body. Having the required eight hours of continuous sleep each day will make you feel better about your body and could actually make you lose more weight.
It would also be very good if you look for solutions to your health problems. There are certain things you need to know with your own bare eyes than just hearing them from your doctor’s mouth. Being able to know by yourself, but of course with the help of others, is just like leading your own health condition without letting anyone control you. Having been empowered of your own body is much easier than being dictated most of the time.
If you are looking for natural medicines, you can actually look for nutritional supplements such as omega 3, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B that could reduce androgens and control the ovaries, hence, the PCOS. These can be found in foods like fish and seeds (e.g. flaxseed and linseed).
There are also a horde of herbal medicines available in the market but you can always turn to qualified herbal practitioners for better explanation and advices.

PCOS Herbal Remedies and Natural Treatments

To help different side effect of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or simply (PCOS), there is a number of prescription medications that are given to the sufferers. More medications that are usually being used are still being studied continuously.

However, more and more sufferers of PCOS often consider PCOS herbal remedies. This is may be because they have been advocates of natural treatments and they are always open to alternative medicine, but for some, it is due to their impression that traditional prescription drugs just do not seem to have the solution that they are looking for.

The truth of the matter is that, there is no cure for PCOS up to this date. However, there are a number of great methods in order to treat and manage its side effects. This article presents a list of the most typical symptoms of PCOS, as well some PCOS herbal remedies that could help in alleviating it.

CAUTION: It is always important to consult your doctor first before taking in any herbal product or supplement. If you are currently on prescription medications such as birth control pills, or any other fertility drugs or if you have a pre-exciting condition, do not take any of these herbal supplements without having talked to the doctor first.

Problems on Imbalanced Hormone Levels

•    Dandelion root – is considered to be one of the best herbal liver tonics as it aids in cleansing the liver and eliminates the accumulation of toxins. Majority of menstrual issues and infertility problems are made worse due to the proliferation of excess hormones that tend to “back up” in the liver. This herb keeps the liver working properly and in turn, aids in getting rid your body from all the excess crud that it does not need.
•    Vites or Chasteberry – this is one of the most popular PCOS herbal remedies that have been utilized for thousand of years in curing hormonal imbalances in females. It also aids in the stabilization and stimulation of the pituitary gland’s functions which manages the release of the luteinizing hormone.
•    Milk Thistle – is an essential herb for the liver and an equally important herb for the treatment of PCOS. It aids the liver cells from any impairment, and encourages the healing of the impaired cells. This herb enhances the general function of the liver.

Problems on Hirsutism or male pattern hair growth characterized by the excess body and/or facial hair and elevated testosterone levels:

Majority of women suffering from PCOS most of the time have high levels of testosterone which is converted into DHT. DHT is the substances responsible in stimulating the process of male pattern hair growth and male pattern hair loss.

Lessening the levels of DHT in the body can help lower the excess facial and/or body hair as well as hair thinning, oil/acne skin that females suffering from PCOS may be experiencing.

•    White Peony tea – an herb which has exhibited positive influence on low progesterone as well as lessened raised androgen levels and plays and important role in regulation of estrogen and prolactin levels.

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Hair Loss – Ayurveda Management

Hair loss is a common phenomenon that every individual experiences. With increasing levels of stress and unhealthy lifestyle, the problem of hair loss seems to be on the rise. There are various causes of hair loss which are either temporary or permanent in nature. Some of the causes include chronic ailment, hormonal imbalance, certain medication, poor diet, etc.

According to ayurveda, hair loss is caused by excess of pitta in the body. Pitta increases in the body with the consumption of tea, coffee, alcohol, meat, oily food and smoking. Ayurveda treats hair loss by finding the root cause of the problem and then treating it through various kinds of oil massage, breathing techniques, aromatherapy, meditation, diet and yoga.

Here are a few ayurvedic techniques by which hair loss can be reduced considerably:

Ayurvedic Diet
You need to stick to a diet that balances all the doshas, especially the pitta dosha that is responsible for hair loss. Take protein-rich food such as green leafy vegetables, fruits, sprouts, yeast, wheat germ, soya, etc.
•    Consume curd on a daily basis.
•    Sesame seeds are rich in calcium and magnesium. Consume a handful of them every morning.
•    Drink one-third cup of aloe vera juice daily as it reduces pitta. Instead of this you can also have a tablespoon of aloe vera gal with a pinch of cumin three times a day.
•    Mix five parts of Dashamoola, four parts of Bhringaraj and three parts of Jatamamsi. Mix half teaspoon of this mixture to one cup of goat’s milk. Boil this and drink before going to bed.
•    Mix lettuce juice and spinach juice and drink it daily.

Ayurvedic Oil Massage
Massaging the scalp greatly improves the circulation of blood to the scalp. Daily massage your scalp for 10-15 minutes.
•    Rub the scalp with bhringaraj or brahmi oil for at least five minutes before going to bed.
•    Massaging the scalp with Vitamin E oil decelerates hair loss and strengthens the hair follicles.
•    Massage little coconut oil or almond oil on your scalp and the soles of your feet.

Ayurvedic Herbs
There are various ayurvedic herbs that aid in preventing hair loss.
•    Boil neem leaves in water till it becomes half. Cool it and strain. Rinse your hair with this.
•    Make a paste of boiled urad dal (black gram) and methi seeds (fenugreek). Apply this to scalp and wash. This should be done three to four times a week.
•    Mix apple cider vinegar and sage tea and rinse your hair with this.
•    Make a paste of lemon seeds and small amount of black pepper. Apply this to the scalp for some time and wash off.
•    Make a fine paste of liquorice mixed with milk and apply to balding scalp.

Apart from adopting all these ayurvedic techniques to control hair loss, one must also regularly exercise in order to balance the aggravated doshas. One should also take lots of water (8-10 glasses daily) as it helps in flushing out the toxins from the body.

Hair Loss – Causes

Hair loss is a common phenomenon experienced by every individual. As hair falls off the scalp, it is usually replaced with new strands of hair. This is a natural process adopted by the body to renew itself. There are numerous causes of hair loss. Hair loss might be either temporary in nature or permanent.

Some of the common causes of hair fall are:

Prolonged Ailment
People suffering from illnesses for a long duration or undergoing a surgery, may suffer from heavy loss of hair. This kind of hair loss is usually temporary and happens because of the stress caused by the illness or surgery.

Medication
Hair loss may occur due to consumption of certain drugs. Such kind of hair loss is also usually temporary in nature and stops when you stop taking the medication. Drugs prescribed for diseases such as gout, heart problems, depression, high blood pressure, arthritis, etc. might cause hair fall. Medicines used in chemotherapy to treat cancer causes heavy hair fall.

Hormonal Imbalance
Males and females have hormones called androgens and estrogens respectively. If these are not in balance, they may cause hair loss. Also, if the thyroid gland is overactive or underactive, there may be hair loss. In such cases, you need to treat the hormones.

Pregnancy
During pregnancy, women experience various hormonal changes. During this period, women have high levels of progesterone and low levels of estrogen in their body. This also causes hair loss.

Oily Scalp
The oil that is secreted from the scalp is called sebum. This often blocks the pores of the scalp and impairs follicle growth. If not cleaned timely, the sebum turns into wax that permanently blocks the pores that results in hair fall.

Blood Flow
Often, insufficient flow of blood to the scalp and low levels of nutrients in the blood causes hair loss.
In order to fight hair loss in such cases, you need to increase the blood to your scalp.

Poor Diet
It is very important to maintain sufficient intake of protein in your diet. Low amounts of protein in your diet can lead to heavy shedding of hair. With prolonged protein deficient diet, hair becomes so weak that you can easily pull out strands of hair from your scalp.

Hair Treatments
Many kinds of hair styling treatments such as dyeing, tinting, bleaching, straightening, etc. can damage your hair and cause hair loss. The strong chemicals used in such treatments jeopardises the hair. One should take care to use products of branded and reputed companies to avoid hair fall.

Stress
Though not established scientifically, many believe that stress too causes hair loss. Any kind of mental trauma, worries and emotional strain leads to hair fall.

Hair loss can also be caused by a combination of the causes listed above. Loss of hair can be fought by treating the root cause of the problem. Once the cause has been identified, take the appropriate steps that will stop hair loss.

Hair Loss – Diet and Lifestyle

We all lose hair on a daily basis. But a few individuals lose more hair strands which eventually lead to balding of the scalp. Hair loss may be permanent or temporary in nature. While permanent hair loss may occur due to hereditary reasons, temporary hair loss has many causes such as chronic illness, pregnancy, unhealthy diet, oily scalp, insufficient blood flow to the scalp, hair styling, etc.

Diet and lifestyle plays an important role in growth of hair. Nutritional deficiency leads to thinning of hair and hair loss. Here are a few tips regarding diet and lifestyle that will help in preventing hair loss:

Diet Tips:
•    Have foods that are rich in proteins such as milk, green leafy vegetables, cottage cheese, eggs, etc. Protein is a major hair growth promoter.
•    Avoid oily food and food rich in sodium. These are harmful to the kidneys and increase the acid levels in the blood that leads to hair loss.
•    Increase the level of protein in your diet by increasing the intake of milk, curd, wheat germ, sprouts and so on.
•    Increase monosaturated fats in your diet as it helps in hair growth and revitalises hair follicles. Monosaturated fats are found in most nuts and extra virgin olive oil.
•    Reduce intake of carbohydrates as it converts to glucose during the process of digestion in the body and glucose does not promote hair growth. Carbohydrates are present in foods such as potatoes, rice, pasta, etc.
•    Reduce intake of coffee as it depletes the levels of vitamin B, vitamin C and zinc in the body. These vitamins are essential for hair growth.
•    Avoid intake of alcohol as it is not only high in calories and sugar but also depletes vitamin levels in the body.
•    Drink lots of water, at least 8-10 glasses a day. This not only flushes out the toxins from the body but also hydrates the hair strands.
•    Increase iron levels in your diet by consuming lots of beetroots, liver, wholegrain cereals, eggs, raisins, dates, etc.
•    Soy protein is known to promote growth of hair. This is available in foods such as cheese, soy milk, yoghurt, etc.

Lifestyle Tips:
•    Avoid shampooing your hair on a daily basis. Shampoo depletes the hair of its natural oil and makes it fragile.
•    Avoid using hairdryers too often. Hair-drying frequently makes the hair strands dry. Rather dry your hair with a towel.
•    Try and keep stress at bay. Rising stress levels are known to cause heavy hair loss.
•    Do not comb your hair while it is wet. This breaks away numerous strands. Instead dry your hair thoroughly with a towel.
•    Try and avoid treating your hair with various chemicals, dyes, straightening or perming.
•    Oil and shampoo your hair regularly. Shampoo within 24 hours of applying oil as it can block the pores of the scalp.

Try and integrate these habits into your daily routine.

Hair Loss – Quick Home Remedies

All individuals lose a few strands of hair each day. It is a natural phenomenon of the body of renewing itself. On an average, in a month’s time hair grows about 1.2 cm growing at a relatively fast rate between the age of fifteen and thirty. There can be various causes of hair loss some of which are temporary in nature, while others are permanent. The temporary causes of hair loss are often easier to cure.

There are a number of quick remedies that you can undertake at home to fight hair loss. A few of these are:

Scalp Rub
Give a vigorous rub to the scalp after washing the hair with cold water, till it starts tingling with heat. This helps in increasing the circulation of blood to the scalp and makes the hair healthy.

Amla Oil
Boil dry pieces of amla (Indian gooseberry) in coconut oil. Cool and apply to the scalp regularly.

Honey and Egg Yolk
Mix honey and egg yolk and apply this mixture on the scalp and wash after half an hour.

Coconut Oil and Lime Juice
Make a mixture of coconut oil and lime juice and apply this to the scalp daily.

Lime Seeds and Black Pepper
Mix a small amount of black pepper powder with ground lime seeds and apply to the scalp daily.

Mustard Oil and Henna
Boil four tablespoons of henna leaves in one cup of oil and strain. Apply this to the patches where hair is scarce.

Coriander Leaves
Regularly apply juice of coriander leaves to the scalp.

Fenugreek Seeds
Make a fine paste of fenugreek seeds and water. Apply on scalp and leave for 40 minutes before washing off.

Amaranth
Apply juice of amaranth leaves to the hair. This also keeps the hair soft.

Lettuce and Spinach
Make a juice of lettuce and spinach and mix them and apply to the scalp.

Onion
Rub onion on patches of the scalp that have become bald, till it turns red and then apply honey. Do this twice a day.

Coconut Milk
Extract milk from coconut and apply this to the scalp and massage into the roots of the hair. This nourishes the hair.

Raw Mango
Make a pulp of raw mangoes and put this in coconut oil. Leave this for one year. Then massage this regularly.

Castor and Almond Oils
Mix castor oil and almond oil in equal quantities. Warm this mixture and apply on the scalp at least once a week. This also makes hair stronger.

Apart from undertaking various home remedies, one should also take care to have a healthy diet that is rich in proteins, iron and minerals. Hair products that are available in the market mostly contain harmful chemicals that will damage your hair further. All the above remedies are easy to make and have no side-effects. These remedies not only prevent hair loss but also help in the overall strengthening of hair.

Hair Loss – Yoga Management

Every day we lose a few strands of hair. But many individuals suffer excessive hair loss that leads to thinning of hair and baldness. Hair loss may be due to permanent causes such as hereditary problems or temporary causes such as stress, anxiety, indigestion, deficient diet, etc. One needs to adopt a healthy lifestyle and a nutritional diet to fight hair fall. Apart from this one can also practise yoga as this not only helps in preventing hair loss but also aids in relieving the mind from stress and calms the body.

Here are some yoga postures that helps prevent hair loss:

Sirsasana (Head Stand): This increases the circulation of blood in the head and improves power of concentration. You should avoid this pose if you are suffering from heart problem or high blood pressure.

Admukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog): This helps in improving blood circulation in the head and neck region and enhances the working of the nervous system.

Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend): This improves circulation of blood in the upper body and increases flow of blood to the brain.

Ustraasana (Camel Pose): This pose helps in relieving stress and anxiety which in turn prevents hair loss.

Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand): This asana revitalises the entire body. It also helps in treating indigestion which is one of the causes of hair fall.

Pawanmuktasana (The Knee to Chest): This pose helps in relieving the body from gas related problems. It also helps in improving the digestive system.

Vajrasana (Thunderbolt/Diamond Posture): This helps in improving the circulation of blood and also indigestion.

Anuloma Viloma (Alternative Breathing): This technique of breathing improves hair growth.

One should practice yoga only in the presence of expert professionals. Apart from practising yoga, one should also massage the scalp regularly with oils such as Vitamin E oil, bhringaraj oil, lavender oil, coconut oil, etc. Massaging the scalp increases the circulation of blood in the scalp.

Hair Loss – Ayurveda Hair Oil

Massaging the scalp regularly helps in increasing the circulation of blood to the scalp which in turn promotes hair growth. Massaging with good ayurvedic hair oil is more fruitful as the scalp absorbs the goodness of the herbs and that nourishes the scalp. Enlisted here are a few ayurveda hair oils:

Dhatri Herbal Hair Oil
Dhatri Ayurveda’s Herbal Hair Oil is extremely effective against hair loss. It also cools the scalp and relieves stress. It is prepared from organically grown herbs that include neela amari (Indigofera tinctora), kayyonni (Eclipta alba/eclipta prostrata), aloe vera, keram, brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), kadukka (Terminalia chebula), etc. It has a coconut oil base.

Kalan Neelibhringadi Oil
J & J Kalan Pharmaceutical’s Neelibhringadi Hair Oil not only promotes hair growth but also is effective against premature greying of hair and dryness of scalp. This oil also nourishes the hair follicles and aids in hair growth. It soothes the body, relieves stress and helps in getting good sleep.

Kaveri Hair Tonic
Kaveri Hair Tonic produced by Pankajakasthuri Herbals is effective in preventing loss and greying of hair. Massage this oil everyday onto your scalp before taking a bath.

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This medicated hair oil is useful not only to prevent hair fall but also against dandruff. It has a coconut oil base while the other herbal ingredients include eclipta alba, sesame seeds, terminalia bellirica, lotus stamen, etc. Massage scalp with this prior to taking a bath and avoid using shampoo.

Revitalizing Hair Oil
Himalaya Healthcare’s Revitalizing Hair Oil is a non-sticky oil that reduces hair loss and promotes the growth of hair. Herbal ingredients of this oil include amalaki (emblica officinalis), arishtaka (sapindus trifoliatus), neem (azadirachta indica), medhika (trigonella foenum-graecum), bhringaraja (eclipta prostrata), chanaka (cicer arietinum) and bilva (aegle marmelos).

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Trichup Oil manufactured by Vasu Pharmaceuticals not only checks hair fall but also prevents fungal infection of the scalp, reduces dandruff, delays greying and makes hair bouncy.

Kaveri Hair Tonic
Regular usage of this hair tonic ensures long and healthy hair. It consists of pure herbal ingredients such as indigo (indigofera tinctoria), bhumibala (sida veronicaefolia), bhringaraja (eclipta alba), amla (eclipta officinalis), etc. that prevent greying of hair and hair fall.

Hair O Max Hair Oil
The brand Hairomax produces both hair oil and hair fortifying capsules both of which are herbal preparations. Both products support each other symbiotically and if used together, give best results. The oil nourishes the hair and helps in eradicating dandruff.

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This oil is prepared by modern scientific methods but from time-tested ayurvedic ingredients. Nutrich Oil is composed of various oils such as til oil (Sesamum indicum) which is the main ingredient, coconut oil (Cocos nucifera), castor oil (Ricinus communis) and almond oil (Prunus amygdalus). It also contains solid particles of bhringaraja (eclipta alba), jatamansi (Nordostachys jatamansi), brahmi (Centella asiatica) and many other herbs.

Dabur Vatika Hair Oil
One of the most trusted brands, Dabur’s Vatika Hair Oil gives lustre, radiance and body to the hair. Coconut oil based, it has other ingredients such as henna, amla and lemon.

Always try and warm ayurvedic hair oil to a comfortable temperature before massaging to the scalp. Massage in a circular motion but make sure not to apply too much force. Apart from taking external care, one should also ensure consumption of a healthy diet.

Hair Loss – 10 Single Drugs

Hair loss is a distressing factor that affects many people world over. Losing hair strands on a daily basis is a natural phenomenon till the time there is an abnormal quantity of hair loss. One should try and find out the cause of the problem and then accordingly treat it. There are a number of ayurvedic drugs that are available to cure hair loss. All ayurvedic drugs are absolutely herbal, made from natural ingredients and do not have any side-effects. Here is a list of ten ayurvedic drugs that you can use to treat hair loss.

Bhringraja Dietary Supplement
It is a known fact that bhringraja (Eclipta Alba) is extremely effective for hair related problems. Apart from applying bhringraja oil, you can also take dietary supplements of the same in order to prevent hair loss. It helps in turning grey hair into black and removes dandruff.

Dhathri Hair Care Capsule
Dhathri Ayurveda’s Hair Care Capsules prevents hair loss by treating the hair strands internally. It is also effective against split ends and aids in making hair stronger and shinier. Some of the ingredients of these capsules are nellikka (Emblica Officinalis), kayyonni (Eclipta Alba), thannikka (Terminalia Bellerica), kadukka (Terminalia Chebula), amrut (Tinospora Cordifolia), etc.

Jiva Amla Tablet
Amla (Emblica Officinalis) is the main ingredient of this tablet. Amla is known to have many properties that reduce hair fall and help against premature greying of hair. It balances all the three doshas and purifies the body which in turn helps in hair growth.

Amalaki Rasayana Capsules
These capsules are a rich source of vitamin C, the intake of which improves hair growth. As the name suggests, the main ingredient of these capsules is amla (Emblica Officinalis). These capsules not only strengthen the roots of the hair and stop premature greying of hair, but also maintain the colour and lustre of the hair.

Hair-Fit Capsules
SAS Pharma’s Hair-Fit Capsules are extremely effective against hair fall, premature greying, dandruff, split hair and thinning of hair. It also repairs dull hair and brings back its shine. These capsules are composed of the extracts of Emblica Officinalis, Eclipta Alba, Centella Asciatica and Seasum Indicum.

Sesa Capsules
Sesa Capsules produced by Ban Labs fortifies hair right from the roots. Regular intake of these capsules ensures improved blood circulation to the hair follicles. It also helps in preventing bacterial and fungal infections of the scalp.

Nutrich Capsules
Ayulab’s Nutrich Capsules promise a complete solution for all hair problems. The main ingredient of these capsules is bhringraja which revitalises the scalp and stimulates hair growth. It also thwarts greying of hair by promoting melanogenesis.

Hair O Max Capsules
Hair O Max Capsules produced by Nupal Remedies aids in lessening hair fall, revitalises the hair follicles and promotes hair growth. It aims to attack the root cause of the problem. If used in conjunction with Hair O Max oil, it produces excellent results as both products symbiotically support each other.

Hairich Capsules
Capro Lab’s Hairich Capsules not only treats hair fall, baldness, dandruff and premature greying of hair, but also helps in calming the nerves, improving memory and ensuring a sound sleep. Few of the ingredients used are Boerhavia Diffusa, Cardiospermum Halicacabum, Emblica Officinalis, Cedrus Duodar, etc.

ZYX Hair Cream
ZYX Hair Cream has a unique herbal formulation that promises to fight against hair fall, dandruff, premature greying, split ends and ensures to make hair shiny and bouncy. It stimulates the follicles of the hair and encourages them to produce healthier cells. It works equally well for both men and women.

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Essential Nutrients for Hair Growth in Trichup Capsule

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A product of Vasu Healthcare, Trichup capsules are well-renowned for their effectiveness against hair fall. It not only checks hair fall but also induces fresh growth of hair by providing essential nutrients to the body that are crucial for hair growth. It supplies rich nourishment to the hair follicles. Apart from this, it checks dandruff and other fungal infections affecting the scalp.

The primary content of Trichup capsules are the herb Bhringraj (Eclipta Alba). Bhringraj is a distinguished medicinal herb that is used to treat hair loss and other hair related problems. It is mainly used as an ayurvedic hair care tonic. It increases the melanin content of the hair and thus prevents hair from greying prematurely. It also has a calming effect on the scalp and helps in getting good sleep.

The other ingredients present in Trichup capsule are high in proteins and minerals. These nutrients have a high bioavailability meaning that they are absorbed easily by the body and thus encourage hair growth. Here are a few other herbs that are used as ingredients in Trichup capsules:

Brahmi (Centella Asiatica)
This is a herb that is used for chronic hair ailments. It strengthens the roots of the hair, makes hair darker, reduces premature greying and keeps dandruff away.

Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza Glabra)
This herb prevents premature greying of hair and improves the overall texture and lustre of the hair.
Jasund (Hibiscus Rosa Cinensis)
Hibiscus is believed to help in stopping hair fall and promoting growth of new hair strands. It also delays premature greying of hair and gives a natural shine and bounce to the hair.

Other ingredients of this product are rasayan churna, gandhak rasayan, muktasukti bhasma, narsinh churna and powder of saptamrutloha.

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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.

Trichup Oil for Hair Loss

Trichup Oil,a product from Vasu Pharmaceuticals, has gained popularity in a short time because of it’s excellent results.
Trichup revitalizes hair by repairing damaged hair shaft, provides essential nutrients to encourage fresh follicular growth, checks dandruff and reduces falling of hair.
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

 

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Diet During Psora Capsule Intake

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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.

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Dasamoolarishta: Indications

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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.

8) 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.

Unique Herbs in Dasamoolarishta

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 (Solanumsurratense)

‘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.

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Content of Zandopa | The Ayurvedic Cure for Parkinson’s Disease

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Zandopa is a herbal Ayurvedic Medicine for Parkinson’s disease treatment. 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 tolerance 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 nutritional value as well.

The description of the nutritional value of a dose containing 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 for nervous and sexual diseases. Traditionally, Mucuna pruriens is commonly used as a 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.

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Psoriasis Management With Psora Capsule And Ointment

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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.

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Ayurvedic Hair Oils

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.

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Arthritis Management With Rumalaya Forte Tablet

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.

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Rumalaya (forte tablets & gel) – keeps the joint mobile

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. In addition, there may be individual variation in analgesic effects.

Description: 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. Rumalaya forte comes with a convenient dosage form and offers better compliance. Regular use of Rumalaya forte provides faster relief from painful inflammatory conditions and it can be a good alternative to other anti-inflammatory drugs.

Composition: Each tablet contains: Powders Shallaki 240mg, Guggulu (Purified) 200mg, Rasna 70mg, Yashtimadhu 70mg. Extracts Gokshura 60mg, Guduchi 60mg. Processed in Nirgundi, Sunti.

Indications: Rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, polyarthriits, ankylosing spondylosis, non articular rheumatism, arthralgia, fibrositis, cervical and lumbar spondylosis, gout, sciatica, sprains, frozen shoulder and other painful inflammatory conditions.

Contraindications: No known contraindication.

Side effects: None.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily or as directed by the physician.

Presentation: Box of 2 strips of 30 tablets each.

Rumalaya Gel – First-Aid for Sore Joints
Action of major ingredients:

Gandhapura taila (Wintergreen oil): It constitutes 98% methyl salicylate, a known analgesic and is applied externally in rheumatism, sciatica and neuralgia. The oil is a counter irritant and has potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Shallaki: Has potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions. Boswellic acid present in Shallaki inhibit leukotrine synthesis by interacting directly with 5- lipoxygenase.

Sarala: Used as a rubefacient in various rheumatic conditions such as lumbago, arthritis and neuralgia. Used for treating minor aches and pains.

Tvak: Helps in increasing blood circulation around the joints, has potent analgesic action and is used in various conditions like gout, rheumatism, fractures, sprains, muscle pulls and cramps.

Pudina: It contains menthol.Dialates the blood vessels, produces a cooling sensation followed by an analgesic effect and ensures deeper penetration, to give faster onset of action.

Other ingredients: Devadaru, Nirgundi and sunthi.

Indications: Pain and inflammation due to musculoskeletal disorders such as sprains, strains, tendonitis, capsulitis and bursitis. Low back pain, neck and shoulder pains hip and knee joint pains and muscular pain. Muscle stiffness and sport injuries. Arthralgia related to osteoarthritis, cervical and lumbar spondylosis, sciatica and lumbago.

Contraindications: Burns and wounds.

Side effects: None.

Dosage: To be applied topically, 3 to 4 times daily on affected area.

Presentation: Lamitube of 30gms.

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