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Amritamehari churna is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of diabetes and its associated complications. This powder contains herbal ingredients only. This medicine should only take as per the direction by a physician. This product is from Arya Vaidyasala Kottakkal.

BENEFITS OF AMRITAMEHARI CHURNA

This medicine is used in the management of complications associated with diabetes.
It is also effective in the management of neuropathy.

INDICATIONS OF AMRITAMEHARI CHURNA

Prameha – Diabetes
Neuropathy
Urinary diseases

INGREDIENTS OF AMRITAMEHARI CHURNA

SL.NO	SANSKRIT NAME	ENGLISH/ LATIN	ACTION
1	AMRITA (GILOY)	Tinospora cordifolia	Balances vata , pitta dosha
2	MEHARIMULA	Gymnema sylvestre	Relieves diabetes
3	HARIDRA	Curcuma longa	Antibacterial action
4	DHATRI	Indian goose berry / Emblica officinalis	Rejuvenator

METHOD OF PREPARATION OF AMRITAMEHARI CHURNA

Above mentioned drugs are taken and finely powdered.

DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA OF AMRITAMEHARI CHURNA

Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of all vata- pitta – kapha predominant diseases.
Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rakta, mamsa,asthi,majja dhatu – neuropathy
Roga marga – Useful in diseases affecting Madhyama roga marga (marma asthi sandhigata) like diabetes.

DOSAGE AND USAGE OF AMRITAMEHARI CHURNA

3 to 10 gm once or twice a day after food or as directed by an Ayurveda physician.

EXERCISES AND YOGA

Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practiced in the treatment of many diseases.

Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – for getting calmness to the mind provide overall health

The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.

RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR OF AMRITAMEHARI CHURNA

Avoid food items which produce dosha imbalance like cold, more acrid, sour and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
Consume easily digestible food items.
Avoid sugar-containing diet in patients with diabetes.

SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS OF AMRITAMEHARI CHURNA

This medicine should only take as per the direction of the physician.
It is better to avoid by children, lactating women and during pregnancy
Improper administration and overdosage leads to side effects

Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic medicines?

Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this medicine along with Allopathic medicines.

How long the medicine can be used?

The duration of medicinal administration is based on your stage of the disease. Before taking medicine consult an Ayurvedic physician.

Is this medicine habit forming?

This medicine is not habit-forming. After using for a prescribed period gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it.

EQUIVALENT MEDICINES OF AMRITAMEHARI CHURNA

Vasantha kusumakara ras
Nisha katakadi kashayam
Kataka khadiradi kashayam
Chandra prabha gulika

AVAILABLE BRAND OF AMRITAMEHARI CHURNA

Kottakkal Arya vaidya sala

RESEARCH PAPERS OF AMRITAMEHARI CHURNA

Immune-Stimulatory and Therapeutic Activity of Tinospora cordifolia: Double-Edged Sword against Salmonellosis.

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jir/2017/1787803/

Hypoglycemic and anti-hyperglycemic activity of Guduchi Satvain experimental animals

http://www.ayujournal.org/article.asp?issn=0974-8520;year=2013;volume=34;issue=4;spage=417;epage=420;aulast=Sharma

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Kanth Sudharak Vati- Benefits, Ingredients, Indications, Usage, Dosage, Contraindications, Research Papers

September 29, 2020 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

KANTH SUDHARAK VATI

Kanth sudharak vati is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of sore throat, cough etc. This tablet contains herbal ingredients only.

What is the use of kanth Sudharak Vati?

1. This medicine is used in the treatment of upper respiratory diseases.

2. As per Ayurvedic classics, this medicine is effective in kapha dosha.

3. This medicine is also effective in diseases of the throat.

INDICATIONS

Cough
Throat infections
Hoarseness of voice
Sore throat
Halitosis

Kanth sudharak vati ingredients

SL NO	SANSKRIT NAME	ENGLISH	LATIN	ACTION
1	YASHTIMADHU	Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra)	Expectorant
2	KARPURA	camphor	Cinnamomum camphora	Relieves halitosis
3	ELA	cardamom	Elettaria cardamomum	Balances vata and kapha
4	JATIPATRI	Nutmeg fruit	Myristica fragrans	balances vata dosha, action on the central nervous system, throat
5	LAVANGA	Clove	Syzygium aromaticum	Carminative, Relieves halitosis
6	YAVANI	Ajwain	Carum copticum	carminative

METHOD OF PREPARATION

Tablets are prepared by processing the above-mentioned drugs with a sugar base.

DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA

Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of kapha predominant diseases.
Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa dhatu.
Roga marga – Useful in diseases affecting abhyanthara roga marga like cough, throat infections

kanth sudharak vati dosage

1 to 2 tablets to be chewed twice or thrice daily or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.

EXERCISES AND YOGA

Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practised in the treatment of different diseases.

Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – Effective in respiratory diseases, cleans the respiratory passage

RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR

Avoid food items which produce dosha imbalance like cold, more acrid, sour and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
Consume easily digestible food items, Lukewarm water, gruel
Avoid exposure to the cold environment.

kanth sudharak vati side effects

This medicine should only take as per the direction of the physician.
Improper administration and overdosage lead to side effects.
Taken by children, lactating women and during pregnancy only after consulting an Ayurveda doctor.

Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic medicines?

Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this medicine along with Allopathic medicines.

How long the medicine can be used?

Duration of medicinal administration is based on your stage of the disease. Before taking medicine consult an Ayurvedic physician.

Is this medicine habit forming?

This medicine is not habit-forming. After using for a prescribed period gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it.

EQUIVALENT MEDICINES

Vyoshadi vataka
Agastya rasayan
Taleesa patradi churna

AVAILABLE BRANDS

Baidyanath
Divya pharmacy
Unjha pharmacy

RESEARCH PAPERS

Protective effect of Yashtimadhu(Glycyrrhiza glabra) against side effects of radiation/chemotherapy in head and neck malignancies.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3296340/#:~:text=Yashtimadhu%5B10%5D%20has%20madhura%20rasa,skin%20regeneration%20activity%20of%20Yashtimadhu.&text=It%20promotes%20healing%20process.

2. Pharmacological studies of Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra l.) in various animal models.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305386348_Pharmacological_studies_of_Yashtimadhu_Glycyrrhiza_glabra_l_in_various_animal_models

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KACHURADI CHURNA – Benefits, Ingredients, Indications, Usage, Side effects, Research papers

September 29, 2020 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

KACHURADI CHURNA

Kachuradi churna is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of diseases affecting the head. This medicine is in the form of herbal powder for external application.

BENEFITS OF KACHURADI CHURNA

This medicine used in the management of diseases of the head ( shiras).
This type of administration of medicine in Ayurveda known as lepanam.

INDICATIONS OF KACHURADI CHURNA

Migraine
Vascular headache
Burning sensation of the scalp
Insomnia
Giddiness

INGREDIENTS OF KACHURADI CHURNA

SL NO	SANSKRIT NAME	LATIN/ ENGLISH	QUANTITY	ACTION
1	KACHURA (SHATI)	Curcuma zedoaria	1 part	Beneficiary effect on the digestive system
2	DEVADARU	Cedus deodara	1 part	Reduces pain
3	BALA	Sidacordifolia	1 part	Balances vata dosha
4	HINGU	Ferula asafoetida	1 part	carminative
5	MUSTA	Cyperus rotundus	1 part	Antipyretic action
6	MANJISHTA	Rubia cordifolia	1 part	Effective in skin diseases
7	USHIRA	Vetiveria zizanioides	1 part	Antipyretic action
8	KARPURA	Cinnamomum camphora	1 part
9	MADHUKA	Glycyrrhiza glabra	1 part	Rejuvenator, beneficial effect on eyes
10	AMALAKI	Emblica officinalis	1 part	Rejuvenator
11	KUMKUMA	Crocus sativus	1 part	Rejuvenator
12	SHILAJIT	Asphaltum	1 part	rejuvenator
13	ROHINI	Andrographis paniculata	1 part
14	TINTRINISIRA	Tamarindus indicus	1 part
15	ROCHANAM	Mallotus phillippensis	1 part
16	LAJA	Oryza sativa	1 part
17	JALA	Coleus zeylanicus	1 part
18	PUSHKARAMOOLA	Inula racemosa	1 part	Effective in respiratory diseases

METHOD OF PREPARATION OF KACHURADI CHURNA

Above mentioned drugs are taken in equal quantity and finely powdered.

DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA OF KACHURADI CHURNA

Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of kapha, pitta dosha imbalance.

Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa, raktha, mamsa,asthi,majja dhatu – pain in and around the head
Roga marga – This medicine can be administered in diseases affecting all roga marga

madhyama roga marga –headache

DOSAGE AND USAGE OF KACHURADI CHURNA

External application on the forehead along with breast milk or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.

EXERCISES AND YOGA

Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practised in the treatment of many diseases.

Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – for getting calmness to the mind provide overall health

RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR OF KACHURADI CHURNA

Avoid food items which produce dosha imbalance like cold, more salty, sour and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
Consume easily digestible food items.
Oil massage on the head is advised.
Avoid smoking and alcohol.

SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS OF KACHURADI CHURNA

This medicine should only administer as per the direction by the physician.
Improper administration may lead to side effects

Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic treatments?

Seek your doctor’s advice if you are using this medicine along with Allopathic treatments.

How long the medicine can be used?

Duration of medicinal application on the head is based on your stage of the disease. Before using medicine consult a physician.

Is this medicine habit forming?

This medicine is not habit -forming. After using for a prescribed period gradually decrease the duration and eventually stop it.

CLASSICAL REFERENCE OF KACHURADI CHURNA

Sahasrayoga

EQUIVALENT MEDICINES OF KACHURADI CHURNA

Shatbindu tailam used for headache as nasal instillation
Anutailam

AVAILABLE BRANDS OF KACHURADI CHURNA

Kottakkal aryavaidya sala
AVN
Nagarjuna

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AKIK PISHTI – Benefits, Ingredients, Indications, Dose, Usage, Contraindications, Side effects, Equivalent Medicines, Research Papers

September 25, 2020 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

What is AKIK PISHTI Used for?

Akik pishti is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of a broad spectrum of diseases including cardiac problems, cough, and acid peptic disorders. This tablet or powder contains mineral ingredients along with fewer herbs. This medicine should only be taken as per the direction of a physician.

AKIK PISHTI Benefits

This medicine mainly used in the management of Cardiac diseases.
It is effective in upper respiratory symptoms like a cough.
It helps to maintain body cool.
It is effective in acidity and heartburn.
As per Ayurvedic classics, it balances pitta dosha.

INDICATIONS

Heart diseases
Cough
Heartburn
Acidity
Gastritis
Hot flush in the body

What are the Ingredients in Akeek Pishti?

SL NO	SANSKRIT	ENGLISH	ACTION
1	AKIK BHASMA	Bhasma of Agate	Highly effective in cardiac problems, tachycardia
2	GULAB ARKA	Rosewater

METHOD OF PREPARATION

The finely powdered Agate is grounded with the juices of kumara, ketaki, kadali and subjected to heat and resultant powder is called Akik bhasma. Rosewater can also be used for the grinding purpose-made for pishti.

DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA

Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of pitta dosha imbalance. Increased pitta dosha aggravates heart burning, hot flushes of body, acidity
Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa, raktha, – action in heart, digestive system
Roga marga – This medicine can be administered in diseases affecting abhyanthara roga marga – digestive system, respiratory system.

AKIK PISHTI Dosage

125 to 250 mg, once or twice daily after food along with fresh ginger juice or honey or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.

EXERCISES AND YOGA

Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practiced in the treatment of many diseases.

Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – for getting calmness to the mind provide overall health

RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR

Avoid food items that produce pitta dosha imbalance like more acrid, sour, and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
Consume easily digestible food items
Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight.
Avoid smoking, carbonated drinks, and alcohol
Avoid heavy exercise.

AKIK PISHTI Side Effects

This medicine should only take as per the direction of the physician.
Taken by children, lactating women and during pregnancy only after consulting an Ayurveda doctor
Improper administration and overdosage lead to side effects.
After starting this medicine check your blood pressure regularly.

Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic medicines?

Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this medicine along with Allopathic medicines.

How long the medicine can be used?

The duration of medicinal administration is based on your stage of the disease. Before taking medicine consult a physician.

Is this medicine habit forming?

This medicine is not habit-forming. After using for a prescribed period gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it.

CLASSICAL REFERENCE

Rasoddhara tantra

EQUIVALENT MEDICINES

Sutashekhara rasa
Nalikera khanta
Drakshadi gulika
Sankha bhasma

AVAILABLE BRANDS

Baidyanath
Divya pharmacy

RESEARCH PAPERS

Analytical comparative study of different shodhan dravy and different pishti dravya w.s.r.to akik

http://iamj.in/posts/images/upload/3377_3382.pdf

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Abhayadi Churna- Benefits, Ingredients, Indications, Dose, Usage, Contraindications, Side effects, Equivalent Medicines, Research Papers

September 25, 2020 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

ABHAYADI CHURNA is used in the treatment of constipation and psychotic diseases. This medicine contains herbal ingredients only. This medicine should only take as per the direction by a physician.

ABHAYA CHURNA Benefits

• This medicine is popularly used in the management of psychotic diseases.

• It is effective in constipation also.

INDICATIONS

• Haemorrhoids

• Constipation

• Digestive problems

• Abdominal fullness

• Abdominal colic

• Psychotic disorders

ABHAYADI CHURNA Ingredients

SL.NO	SANSKRIT NAME	ENGLISH	LATIN	QUANTITY	ACTION
1	PIPPALI	Long pepper	Piper longum	1 part	carminative
2	HARITHAKI	Chebulic myrobalan	Terminalia chebula	1 part	rejuvenator
3	CHITRAKAM	The root of leadwort	Plumbago zeylanica	1 part	Carminative
4	VACHA	Sweet flag	Acorus calamus	1 part	Balances kapha and vata
5	TRIVRIT		Operculina turpethum	1 part	laxative
6	DRAKSHA		vitis vinifera	1 part	Hematogenic property
7	KUTAJA		Holarrhena antidysenterica	1 part	Relieves diarrhoea
8	ATIVISHA		Aconitum heterophyllum	1 part	Beneficial effect on the digestive system
9	GAJAPIPPALI		Piper chaba	1 part	Carminative
10	INDRAVARUNI		Citrullus colocynthis	1 part	relieves constipation
11	KARPURA	camphor	Cinnamomum camphora	1 part	aphrodisiac
12	ARKA		Calotropis procera	1 part	Balances vata dosha
13	SURAPRIYA		Piper cubeba	1 part	Carminative

METHOD OF PREPARATION

Above mentioned drugs are taken in equal quantity and finely powdered.

DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA

• Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of vata, pitta and kapha dosha imbalance.

• Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa , rakta, mamsa dhatu – piles, indigestion

• Roga marga – This medicine can be administered in diseases affecting Bahya and Abhyanthara roga marga – indigestion, constipation, external and internal piles.

ABHAYADI CHOORNAM Dosage

Take 5 to 15 gms before or after food twice daily or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.

EXERCISES AND YOGA

Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practised in the treatment of many diseases. Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – for getting calmness to the mind provide overall health The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.

• Yoga practice is of great role to prevent and control haemorrhoids. The practice of shatkriya or yogic cleansing techniques purify the body and prevent digestive problems.

• In haemorrhoids, one may experience constipation or difficultly in passing stool. Basti kriya aid smooth peristalsis movement for quick elimination.

• ashwini mudra in various seated and inverted postures strengthen and prevent the enlargement or swelling of haemorrhoids. Inverted postures like viparita karani, sarvangasana and sirsasana are great reliefs from the irritation and pain from the haemorrhoids.

RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR

• Avoid food items that produce dosha imbalance like cold, more acrid, sour and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.

• Consume easily digestible food items, Lukewarm water, gruel

• Avoid smoking, carbonated drinks, alcohol

• Avoid consumption of a heavy diet at bedtime.

• Avoid food items which produce constipation

• Drink more water

ABHAYADI CHURNA Side Effects

• This medicine should only take as per the direction of the physician.

• Taken by children, lactating women and during pregnancy only after consulting an Ayurveda doctor.

• Improper administration and overdosage leads to side effects o Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic medicines? Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this medicine along with Allopathic medicines. o How long the medicine can be used? The duration of medicinal administration is based on your stage of the disease. Before taking medicine consult a physician. o Is this medicine habit forming? This medicine is not habit-forming. After using for a prescribed period gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it.

CLASSICAL REFERENCE

• Bhaishajya ratnavali

EQUIVALENT MEDICINES

• Chiruvilwadi kashaya

• Dusparshadi kashaya

• Kankayana gulika

• Kalyana ksharam

AVAILABLE BRANDS

• Oushadhi

• Vaidyaratnam

RESEARCH PAPERS

1. Phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Haritaki – A review https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311913313_Phytochemistry_and_pharmacological_activities_of_Haritaki_-_A_review

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AMRUTADI GUGGULU (AmrutaGulgulu)- Benefits, Ingredients, Indications, Dose, Usage, Reference, Side effects, Research Papers

September 24, 2020 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

AMRUTADI GUGGULU

Amrutadi guggulu is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, haemorrhoids, fistula etc. This tablet contains herbal ingredients only. This medicine should only take as per the direction by a physician.

What is Amritadi guggul used for?

This medicine is popularly used in the management of hemorrhoids.
It is effective in improving digestive power
Its anti-inflammatory properties is effective in reducing the size of pile mass, pain, and swelling.
It is effective in constipation also
As per Ayurvedic classics, it balances vata, pitta, and Kapha dosha

INDICATIONS

Haemorrhoids
Constipation
Digestive problems
Fistula
Diabetes
Urinary tract disorders
Rheumatoid arthritis
Wound
Skin diseases

AMRUTADI GUGGULU Ingredients

SL NO	SANSKRIT NAME	ENGLISH	LATIN	ACTION
1	AMRITA (GILOY)	Tinospora cordifolia	Balances vata,pitta dosha	Balances vata dosha
2	HARITHAKI	Chebulic myrobalan	Terminalia chebula	rejuvenator
3	VIBHITHAKI	Belliric myrobalan	Terminalia bellerica	rejuvenator
4	AMALAKI	Indian gooseberry	Emblica officinalis	rejuvenator
5	PIPPALI	Long pepper	Piper longum	carminative
6	MARICHA	Black pepper	Piper nigrum	carminative
7	SUNDI	Ginger (dried)	Zingiber officinalis	carminative
8	VIDANGA		Embelia ribes	Action against infections
9	TWAK		Cinnamomum zeylanicum	The beneficiary effect on respiratory diseases
10	DANTI		Baliospermum montanum	laxative
11	TRIVRIT		Operculina turpethum	laxative
12	GUGGULU	Indian bedelium	Commiphora mukul	Analgesic

METHOD OF PREPARATION

The decoction prepared using amrita, guggulu and triphala then it concentrated and powder of the rest of the drugs added, finally tablets are made.

DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA

Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of vata, pitta, kapha dosha imbalance.
Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa , rakta, mamsa dhatu – piles, indigestion
Roga marga – This medicine can be administered in diseases affecting Bahya and Abhyanthara roga marga – indigestion, constipation, external and internal piles, fistula.

Amritadi guggulu DOSAGE

1 to 2 tablets after food twice daily or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.

EXERCISES AND YOGA

Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practiced in the treatment of many diseases.

Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – for getting calmness to the mind provide overall health

Yoga practice is of great role to prevent and control haemorrhoids. The practice of shatkriya or yogic cleansing techniques purify the body and prevent digestive problems.
In haemorrhoids, one may experience constipation or difficultly in passing stool. Basti kriya aid smooth peristalsis movement for quick elimination.
ashwini mudra in various seated and inverted postures strengthen and prevent the enlargement or swelling of haemorrhoids. Inverted postures like viparita karani, sarvangasana and sirsasana are great reliefs from the irritation and pain from the haemorrhoids.

RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR

Avoid food items that produce dosha imbalance like cold, more acrid, sour and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
Consume easily digestible food items, Lukewarm water, gruel
Avoid smoking, carbonated drinks, alcohol
Avoid consumption of a heavy diet at bedtime.
Avoid food items which produce constipation
Drink more water

Amritadi guggulu side effects

This medicine should only take as per the direction of the physician.
Improper administration and overdosage lead to side effects.
Taken by children, lactating women and during pregnancy only after consulting an Ayurveda doctor.

Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic medicines?

Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this medicine along with Allopathic medicines.

How long the medicine can be used?

The duration of medicinal administration is based on your stage of the disease. Before taking medicine consult a physician.

Is this medicine habit forming?

This medicine is not habit-forming. After using for a prescribed period gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it.

CLASSICAL REFERENCE

Bhavaprakasha – Vatarakta chikitsa

EQUIVALENT MEDICINES

Chiruvilwadi kashaya
Dusparshadi kashaya
Kankayana gulika
Kalyana kshara
Kaisore guggulu

AVAILABLE BRANDS

Shree dhootapapeshwar
Nagarjuna
Aryavaidya Nilayam Madurai
Thappersons, Ludhiana

RESEARCH PAPERS

A comparative study of Kaishora Gugguluand Amrita Guggulu in the management of Utthana Vatarakta.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3202258/

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Bonton DQ Tablets- Benefits, Indications, Ingredients, Dosage, Contraindications

September 21, 2020 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

For Faster Fracture Healing

Bonton-DQ tablets consist of Elemental Calcium, Cissus qudrangularis & Vitamin D3 for the indications of Osteoporosis & Fractures
Benefits of Bonton DQ Tablets
Heal fractures
Improve bone strength
Reduce pain & inflammation
Indications of Bonton DQ Tablets
Osteoporosis
Fractures
Ligament Injuries

Ingredients of Bonton DQ Tablets

Natural Calcium carbonate
For Osteoporosis: It regulates Calcium homeostasis in relation to bone development.

For Fractures: It has the potential to improve bone healing.

Cissus quadrangularis

For Osteoporosis: It possesses good antiosteoporotic activity.

For Fractures: It has a benefit for bone fractures.

Vitamin D3

For Osteoporosis: It significantly increases bone mineral density in patients with osteoporosis.

For Fractures: It produces more fracture union.

Dosage of Bonton DQ tablets

One to two tablets twice daily or as recommended by the physician.

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Dazzle BS Tablets- Benefits, Ingredients, Indications, Dosage, Contraindications

September 21, 2020 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

Dazzle BS ( Boswellia seratta) tablets contain the goodness of Ayurvedic herbs to treat Osteoarthritis.

What is the use of Dazzle BS tablet?

Reduces pain and inflammation
Restores the joint stability
Lubricates the joints
Arrests the degeneration

Enriched with Boswellia seratta – Shallaki 400 mg

Indications

Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Obesity

What are the ingredients in the dazzle capsule?

Extract of

Boswellia serrata ( Shallaki ) Bh. p Gum Resin 400 mg
Zingiber officinale ( Shunti ) Bh. P Rhizome 50 mg
Withania somnifera ( Ashwagnadha) Bh. P Root 50 mg
Curcuma longa ( Haridra) Bh. P Rhizome 20 mg

How do you take dazzle capsules?

One to Two tablets twice daily or as directed by the physician

What are the side effects of Dazzle BS Tablets?

Overdose may cause gastric irritation.

Diet

Light, easily digestible food.

Exercises

Moderate depending on the severity of the disease and strictly under the supervision of a physiotherapist.

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KUKKUTANDA TWAK BHASMA- Benefits, Ingredients, Indications, Usage, Dosage, Diet, Exercises, Contraindications, Research Papers

September 19, 2020 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

Kukkutanda twak bhasma is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of bone and joint diseases. This medicine is prepared from the eggshell. This medicine should only take as per the direction by a physician.

BENEFITS OF KUKKUTANDA TWAK BHASMA

This medicine is particularly used in the treatment of the bone fracture.
It is also effective in the management of degenerative joint diseases.
This medicine can be used as a natural calcium supplement.

INDICATIONS OF KUKKUTANDA TWAK BHASMA

Asthi bhagna – bone fracture
Asthi ruja – bony pain
Sandhigata vata – degenerative joint pain
Osteoporosis
Sweta pradara – leucorrhoea

INGREDIENTS OF KUKKUTANDA TWAK BHASMA

SL NO	SANSKRIT NAME	ENGLISH	ACTION
1.	KUKKUTANDA TWAK	Egg shell	Good source of calcium

METHOD OF PREPARATION OF KUKKUTANDA TWAK BHASMA

The kukkutanda twak are enclosed in sarava samputa (closed mud plates) and subjected to heating in special equipment known as puta.

DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA OF KUKKUTANDA TWAK BHASMA

Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of vata dosha imbalance.

Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa, raktha, mamsa ,asthi,majja dhatu –skeletal diseases, bone fracture
Roga marga – This medicine can be administered in diseases affecting madhyama roga marga –joint pain, bony pain

DOSAGE AND USAGE OF KUKKUTANDA TWAK BHASMA

Take 250 mg to 500 mg after food, twice daily, or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.

EXERCISES AND YOGA

Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practised in the treatment of many diseases.

Nadi Shuddhi Pranayam – for getting calmness to the mind provide overall health

RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR OF KUKKUTANDA TWAK BHASMA

Avoid food items that produce dosha imbalance like cold, more salty, sour, and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
Consume calcium-rich and easily digestible food items
Avoid heavy exercises that further aggravate conditions.
Oil massage on body advised. Which alleviates vata dosha
Avoid smoking, soft drinks, and alcohol.

SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS OF KUKKUTANDA TWAK BHASMA

This medicine should only take as per the direction of the physician.

Taken by children, lactating women and during pregnancy only after consulting an Ayurveda doctor.
Improper administration and overdosage leads to side effects

Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic medicines?

Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this medicine along with Allopathic medicines.

How long the medicine can be used?

The duration of medicinal administration is based on your stage of the disease. Before taking medicine consult a physician.

Is this medicine habit forming?

This medicine is not habit-forming. After using for a prescribed period gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it.

CLASSICAL REFERENCE OF KUKKUTANDA TWAK BHASMA

Ayurveda sara sangraha

EQUIVALENT MEDICINES OF KUKKUTANDA TWAK BHASMA

Asthisamhara churna
Gandha tailam
Bonton DQ Tablets
Reosto Tablets

AVAILABLE BRANDS OF KUKKUTANDA TWAK BHASMA

Baidyanath
Dabur

RESEARCH PAPERS OF KUKKUTANDA TWAK BHASMA

Clinical effect of Kukkutanda Twak Bhasma in the management of Swetapradara

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3326885/

Analytical profile of Kukkutanda Tvak Bhasma (incinerated hen eggshells) prepared by two different methods.

http://www.ayujournal.org/article.asp?issn=0974-8520;year=2017;volume=38;issue=2;spage=158;epage=164;aulast=Singh

3. Analytical Study of Kukkutanda Twak Bhasma (Incinerated hen egg shell)

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327263057_Analytical_Study_of_Kukkutanda_Twak_Bhasma_Incinerated_hen_egg_shell#:~:text=Analytical%20Study%20of%20Kukkutanda%20Twak%20Bhasma%20(Incinerated%20hen%20egg%20shell),-Article%20(PDF%20Available&text=Analytical%20study%20of%20KukkutandaTwak%20Bhasma,of%20bhasma%20with%20different%20medias.

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Elaneer Kuzhambu- Indications, Ingredients, Usage, Dosage, Contraindications, Side effects, Diet, Research papers

September 13, 2020 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

Elaneer kuzhambu is an Ayurvedic formula for the treatment of eye diseases of pitta origin. It is a formulation based on the Kerala Ayurveda tradition. Elaneer kuzhamb may be used as anjana (applied using a rod-like instrument called salaka) or as eyedrops.

What is Elaneer Kuzhambu used for?

1. It can be used in case of eye discomfort arising due to exposure to excessive heat, sun, or smoke.

2. In combination with other internal medications, it may be used to relieve many inflammatory and allergic conditions of the eye.

INDICATIONS

As a general rule, the anjana preparations are indicated in conditions where the vitiated doshas are confined to the eyes.
Elaneer kuzhambu, being a rasakriya preparation is indicated in diseases of moderate strength.
The formulation is to be used in pitta predominant conditions. The diseases include corneal ulcer, pterygium, and early stages of cataract.

What are the ingredients in Elaneer Kuzhambu?

Sanskrit name	English name	Latin name
Darvi	Indian barberry	Berberis aristata
Haritaki	Indian gall nut	Terminalia chebula
Amalaki	Indian gooseberry	Emblica officinalis
Vibhitaki	Beleric myrobalan	Terminalia bellirica
Madhuka	Liquorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Karpoora	Camphor	Cinnamomum camphora
Saindhava	Rock salt
Madhu	Honey
Narikela jala	Coconut water	Cocos nucifera

It comes under rasakriya kalpana, a secondary preparation. The secondary preparations are those which are made from the further processing of primary preparations like the Kashaya etc.

Darvi, haritaki, amalaki, and vibhitaki in equal quantities (1 part) are boiled in tender coconut water (8 parts) and reduced to 1/8^th of the initial quantity. It is then filtered and reduced to a semi-solid form. After taking this off the flame, add the powders of camphor and rock salt along with honey. Mix it well and allow it to cool.

DOSAGE AND USAGE

Applied as collyrium or eye drops, in the inner side of the eyelids
Dose: According to the classics – one Vidanga matra.

How many times a day should I take Elaneer Kuzhambu?

In practice, the dosage of 1 drop in each eye is followed.

As collyrium, it is applied from the inner canthus to the outer canthus
After this Triphala Kashaya can be used for sekam (eyewash)

What are the side effects of Elaneer Kuzhambu?

If used in excessive doses or without medical supervision, it can cause eye irritation.

DIET AND BEHAVIOR TO BE FOLLOWED FOR EYE CARE

According to Ayurveda, netra is the seat of tejas. It is located in siras, which is a seat of kapha. Therefore, all the ahara and vihara causing pitta and kapha prakopa – leading to abhishyanda – are, in particular, unwholesome to the eyes.

Wholesome food

Grains like yava (barley), godhuma (wheat), raktasali (red rice) , mudga (green gram)
Ghee, vegetables, and meat/meat soup of animals occupying drylands.
Dadima (pomegranate), Triphala (Terminalia chebula, Terminalia belerica, Emblica officanalis), Draksha (grapes)
Sita(sugar), saindhava (rock salt)

Wholesome activities

Eye exercises like palming, blinking, rotation, front to side gaze, side to side gaze, up and down gaze, tip of the nose focus, etc.
Shatkarmas like Neti, trataka, etc
Oil massage over soles of feet
Eyewash using triphala and yashtimadhu kashaya
Nasal instillation with Anu taila etc

Unwholesome food

Excessively sour, pungent, and salty foods
Virudha aharas (Fish along with milk, Curd along with hot rice, Sour items with milk)
Intake of a meal before the digestion of the previous meal

Unwholesome activities

Suppression of natural urges
Day sleep and night awakening
Overexposure to heat, sun, or smoke
Continuous digital screen use

CLASSICAL REFERENCE

Sahasrayogam – Urdhwangaroga chikitsa

BRANDS AVAILABLE

Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala
Vaidyaratnam Thaikkatt Mooss
Kerala Ayurveda
Nagarjuna

RESEARCH PAPERS

Clinical study on evaluation of anti-cataract effect of Triphaladi Ghana Vatiand Elaneer Kuzhambu Anjana in Timira (immature cataract) – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4895755/
Action of Elaneer Kulambu on Presbyopia- A Case Study https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Action-of-Elaneer-Kulambu-on-Presbyopia-A-Case-Krishnan-Swetha/5df1943d5daf1834826882380b381dc422122396#paper-header