Ayurvedic doctors have cured many patients from varying backgrounds who were deemed incurable by doctors of Western medicine. The ancient Indian medicinal practice is today popular around the world for its simple, affordable and highly effective treatments. Ayurveda being a holistic and complete system of medicine and wellness has found comprehensive cures for many conditions like Asthma, Liver Cirrhosis, hair fall and Ageing for which allopathy medicines have no cures to date.

There are a lot of advantages which Ayurveda has over Western modern medicine. Here are the best ten arguments to prove the same.

1) AYURVEDA IS A COMPREHENSIVE CURE WHICH BALANCES THE BODY WHILE WESTERN MEDICINES ALMOST ALWAYS ONLY FOCUS ON SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT OR ONE DIMENSIONAL CURE

Western medications primarily focus on the symptoms and treat and cure the symptoms without focusing on the overall balance of the body. A bacterial infection is treated with an anti-bacterial drug and no care taken to tackle the misbalance in the body caused by such powerful drugs.

An Ayurvedic Physician does not limit himself to treating a particular symptom, He goes on to examine the overall body composition of the patient, His spiritual orientation, mental conditions etc, to provide a comprehensive cure and restore balance in the human system.

2) MOST WESTERN MEDICINES ARE CHEMICALS WHILE EVERY AYURVEDIC DRUG IS A REJENUVATOR

Almost all ayurvedic medicines act as a tonic nourishing the brain which triggers restorative properties. This in turn clears the psychological, emotional and mental imbalances along with the physical nourishment. This is possible because all ingredients are natural occurring and there is not chemical intervention in the manufacturing process.

Most western medicines on the other hand are lab manufactured chemicals which are designated to act on certain aspects of the body, which might be beneficial for that purpose but will leave an imbalance elsewhere and a very few drug in western medicine can be repurposed for other use because it will be made up of just that one or two component but most ayurvedic drugs are tonic like and multi-purpose ones which always look to restore the balance of the body.

3) AYURVEDA IS A WAY OF LIFE HENCE FOCUS ON COMPATIBILITY OF FOOD

Practitioners of western medicine will hardly tell u watch out for your diet, the concepts of seasonal foods etc. are still nascent. The focus of doctors will only be on the treatment for the visible or lab detected symptoms

Compatibility of food is given a lot of importance in Ayurveda. Balancing the six tastes, balancing cooling and heating foods and balancing the Tridosas are all taken care of and hence most doctors of Ayurveda suggest a total dietary regime rather than mere prescriptions. If just prescriptions are given, the medicines will be designed in a way to complement one’s dietary regime. This is also (but not only) the reason why two patients with the same disorders get different prescriptions in Ayurveda.

4) AYURVEDA TREATS ALL DISEASES AS PYSCHO-SOMATIC DISORDER WHILE WESTERN MEDICINE SEES ALL PHYSICAL ILLNESS INDEPENDENT OF THE MENTAL STATE

Only Ayurvedic practitioners will understand the pyscho-somatic nature of all diseases, attempts will be made to find the link between the physical illness, the mental situation of the patient and his spiritual levels and the treatment will complement it.

5) AYURVEDA IS A SIMPLE AND AFFORDABLE YET EFFECTIVE CURE, WESTERN MEDICAL TREATMENTS ARE MOST OF TIME TOO HEAVY ON THE PATIENTS POCKETS

No one has ever gone below poverty by paying bills in an Ayurveda facility. There will rarely be a situation when ayurvedic doctors ask people to compulsorily visit them periodically.

Western medical system is the biggest reason why middle class families go to below poverty line in India. Most drugs are overpriced; treatments are out of the reach for an average person and most modern equipments in hospitals require regular management and patients on many occasional are forced to use them regularly. Anyways it is not about the nexus, it is about cost. The bottom-line is Ayurveda is way cheaper than western medicine.

6) AYURVEDA IS HAS A PROVEN HISTORY, IT HAS WORKED FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS

Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita are more than 1500 years old and both authors claim most of their treatments to have existed long before they documented. Ayurveda is definitely one of the oldest continuously practiced medical systems which has cured humanity of illness throughout history

7) MANY AYURVEDIC MEDICINES HAVE STOOD THE TEST OF SCRUTINY FROM SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Many other Ayurvedic treatments are even older yet scientific research has time and again proven the efficiency of many Ayurvedic herbs. Ayurvedic Staples like Indian Gooseberry (Amla), Wintercherry (Ashwagandha ), Aloevera and Tinospora Cordifolia (Guducci) have been researched and most of their benefits listed in Ayurvedic texts have been authenticated.

8) AYURVEDA AS A SYSTEM ALWAYS FOCUSES ON IMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT

Ayurvedic medicines focus on enhancing the immunity system in the body and in increasing its capacity and quality and not merely triggering it to react against a pathogen.

9) WESTERN MEDICINES ARE TOTALLY DISCONNECTED TO SPIRITUAL HEALTH, AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS ARE BIOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL

The scope of spiritual welfare is out of syllabus for modern medicine. Ayurveda has laid down mechanism to aid the spiritual process.

10) THIS MAKES AYURVEDA THE MOST COMPLETE SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

A lot of dimensions of the human being like consciousness, spiritual levels and even mental conditions are not taken to consideration at all in modern medicine. Ayurvedic system apart from these also considers the environment and body composition and other factors. Ayurveda personalizes the treatment for every individual according to his body composition, climate, environment, mental condition and spiritual level. Doesn’t that sound cool?

Which system is better? The decision is yours to make.

Switch to Ayurveda and live an enriched and blissful life.

Many people believe that alcohol is a trigger for migraine. Although there are not too many studies that prove the fact, experts believe that if a person is prone to migraine, drinking even a small amount of alcohol can give an attack.

In studies across different countries, about one-third of the migraine sufferers reported alcohol as a migraine trigger, if not on a regular basis but at least occasionally. In these studies, only 10% reported a frequent link.

LINK BETWEEN ALCOHOL AND MIGRAINE

Migraine is a neurological condition that manifests in multiple symptoms. The most common one is an intense, debilitating headache along with or without nausea and vomiting. While migraines can be hereditary, it can affect all ages but women are more likely than men to get migraines. Many things can trigger a migraine such as stress, weather changes, and foods like aged cheese, and also alcohol.

It is said that either alcohol or alcohol byproducts called congeners are linked to headaches. Dark-coloured alcohols like red wine, brandy, and whiskey may contain more of congeners. Hence, they may have more chances of triggering migraine.

Studies that shown that red wine, but not white wine and sparkling wines, triggered headache in about 30% of the people, who participated in the studies. Lower quality wines have higher chances of causing headaches due to the presence of molecules known as phenolic flavonoid radicals. These phenolic flavonoid radicals react with serotonin, a molecule in the brain that signals migraine. However, in some studies, even spirits and sparkling wines were associated with migraines significantly.

Alcohol also contains a chemical called histamine, which can also stimulate our immune system to make more histamine. This boosts inflammation in our body.

The main ingredient of alcohol, that is, a chemical called ethanol, once gets into our system, gets converted into a chemical that triggers migraine. Ethanol is also a natural diuretic, which makes you pee more than normal. All these lead to migraine.

Alcohol and two types of headaches

Alcohol can cause two different kinds of migraine headaches. The first type is the headache you get within 30 minutes to 3 hours of drinking. You don’t have to drink a large amount to get this type of migraine. Some people may just sip a glass or two of wine and start getting a throbbing headache.

The second type is when you get the headache the next morning after you drink. This is when your blood alcohol level returns to normal. This is called delayed alcohol-induced headache (DAIH). This type of headache can happen to any drinker, and not necessarily people with migraines, although they are more prone to get them.

What can be done?

Drinking a small amount of alcohol is good for the health as it lowers the risk of heart diseases, as well as ischemic stroke. This is a type of stroke that happens when a blood vessel gets blocked and blood fails to reach your brain.

But if you have chronic migraine problem, then that small amount of alcohol can give you headache. For such people a glass of wine occasionally may be ok. If it still gets you headache, then the only solution is to stay away from alcohol completely.

If you want to be sure which type of alcohol is giving you the headache, each time you drink, write down the type of alcohol you had, the amount, and if and when you have a migraine. This way you will know which alcohol you need to avoid and how often you should have alcohol.

Make sure that you do not drink of an empty stomach. Have alcohol with a meal or with snacks. This may lower the chances of getting a migraine.

Don’t drink when you are stressed. Stress and alcohol have higher risk of migraine headaches.

Sip your drink in moderation and slowly.

Adding your alcohol with fruit or vegetable juices helps because fructose, the naturally occurring sugar from fruits, helps to balance the body’s chemical back to normal after alcohol is consumed.

If you have alcoholic drink along with non-alcoholic beverages, it not only minimize alcohol consumption, but will also help to keep you hydrated. For example, have a glass of water after you have a glass of wine or other types of alcohol.

Have two tablespoons of honey before you drink alcohol. Honey also supplies fructose and is rich in vitamin B6, which helps to reduce hangover symptoms.

The thorny green aloe vera plant is truly a blessing to mankind. One of the most important plants used for medicinal purposes, the aloe vera leaves contain clear healing gel that is 96% water, and the other 4 percent contains vitamins like A, B, C, and E. It also contains calcium, amino acids that are needed for protein building, and enzymes required for the digestive system. Aloe vera gel is an embodiment of versatility that showcases its miraculous impacts in flawless radiant skin and strong shiny tresses. Numerous makeup brands have used the miracle concocted aloe vera gel for their skin and hair products.

Benefits of aloe vera gel’s external application

Heal wounds: Aloe vera gel has the ability to prevent injury to epithelial tissues—the layer of cells that covers the body. It also promotes healing of injured tissues. Aloe vera gel soothes a variety of skin ailments like mild cuts, insect stings, bruises, poison ivy and eczema. Its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal qualities increase blood flow to wounded areas. Aloe vera gel stimulates fibroblasts—the skin cells responsible for wound healing and also manufacture collagen, the protein that controls the aging process of the skin and wrinkling.

Moisturizes the skin: The skin absorbs aloe vera up to four times faster than water. Aloe vera gel helps the pores of the skin to open up and absorb the moisture and nutrients of the plant. Since aloe vera gel is rich in water content, it facilitates hydration, rejuvenates and nourishes the skin.

Soothes sunburn: Aloe vera’s anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help to cure sunburn and inflammation of the skin. It alleviates the redness, and scavenges the harmful free radicals, thereby protecting the skin from the damage caused by the harmful UV rays.

Soothes psoriasis flare-ups: By applying aloe vera gel several times daily reduces redness, scaling, and itching inflammation due to mild to moderate psoriasis. It may take a month or more to see the results.

Eczema: The moisturizing effects of aloe vera helps alleviate dry, itchy skin caused by eczema. Aloe vera gel also helps to alleviate seborrheic dermatitis, the oily form of eczema.

Fights acne: Aloe vera gel has salicylic acid that can unclog pores and acts as an anti-inflammatory on acne-producing oil glands. Aloe vera’s anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help in fighting oily, clogged pores. Its polysaccharides stimulate the growth of new cells.

Delays signs of ageing: An antioxidant, aloe vera aids in combating free radicals, which eventually helps to slow the aging process of the skin. As aloe vera has anti-aging effects on the skin, it improves collagen production and skin elasticity. Aloe vera also contains vitamins, phyto-nutrients, amino acids and malic acid, and all these improve the skin’s elasticity.

Reduces blemishes, scars and stretch marks: The anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, astringent and antiseptic properties of aloe vera gel aids in reducing scars and blemishes. If aloe vera gel is applied regularly during pregnancy, it can minimize the stretch marks.

Frostbite and cold sores: It is found that aloe vera gel can treat frostbite and cold sores. Cold sores develop on the outside of our mouth. Aloe vera cures herpes virus, which causes cold sores.

BRIHATRI ALOE VERA GEL FOR SKIN HEALTH

A pure Ayurvedic formulation, Brihatri Aloe Vera Gel is a natural product with harmless content and a perfect formula for skin care. The gel goes deep within the skin, hydrating it from within. Its quick absorption and thick moisturising keeps the skin supple and glowy for the longest. Brihatri Aloe Vera gel is suitable for all skin types and helps cure multiple skin issues. The gel nourishes the skin and makes it glowing, reversing age with its goodness.

Made from 100% organic aloe vera plant, Brihatri Aloe Vera Gel is a non-greasy, non-sticky natural moisturiser. The extracts are carefully handpicked from ripe and succulent organic aloe vera leaves. Prepared as per Ayurvedic texts, Brihatri Aloe Vera Gel retains 100 per cent of aloe vera’s natural healing and rejuvenating properties.

Other uses of Brihatri Aloe Vera Gel are:

• Moisturiser for hair and skin
• Heals cracked feet
• Cures acne
• Removes spots
• Heals wounds
• Soothe burns
• Reduces wrinkles
• Best make-up remover
• Treats dandruff
• Treats dry and damaged hair

Malabar Ayurveda Ashram presents Jeevamrutham Lehya, the ayurvedic jam to arrest hair fall and increase nutrients in the scalp. The lehya also doubles up as a general immunity booster. Jeevamrutham is marketed as a general health tonic which improves the appetite, immunity and hair health.

It prevents hair fall, promotes hair growth and aids increase the number of hair follicles. It also helps in digestion which will result in better metabolism and a better appetite. This will improve the overall health and increase the immunity of the person.

AN EDIBLE HAIR CARE PRODUCT

Due to our stressed out and depressed lives thousands of people around the globe are suffering from hair fall related problems. Healthy hair is an indication of a healthy body and hair fall is generally associated with degeneration of the body.

Most hair based products come in the form of external applicants like shampoo or hair oil but Malabar Ayurveda Ashram’s Jeevamrutham is a Lehya (Jam) you can consume orally.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Jeevamrutham works in two different ways to improve hair health. Rasayana Chikitsa or supply of nutrients orally via nutrient-rich tonics and Agni Improvement or improving the appetite to improve the quantity of food intake and thus increase the intake of nutrients

First, the Lehyam is stuffed with all the nutrients necessary for hair growth. It specifically works to improve the number of hair follicles in the scalp, regenerate the closed follicles and thus improve the quantity of hair.

On another side, since hair fall occurs as a result of malnourishment, which in turn occurs as a result of poor Jatharagni (Pachaka agni) or digestive fire. Jeevamrutham nourishes the digestive fire and this improves the process of metabolism in the person. As a result, the person’s digestive fire will improve and so will his appetite and the chances for increased supply of required nutrients.

So working on these two dimensions this product from Malabar Ayurveda Ashram improves one’s hair health tremendously

AS A ENHANCER OF METABOLISM

Jeevamrutham Lehya is designed to act on the digestive fire to enhance it. This enhances the metabolic activity and promotes digestion. This will result in an increase in hunger and the person will start consuming more food.

AS AN IMMUNITY BOOSTER

Jeevamrutham is packed with nutrients to enhance hair growth, hairs are one of the last part in our body to be nourished, and hence any food that nourishes the hair will nourish most parts of the body and will act like a total rejuvenator and immunity booster.

USES OF JEEVAMRUTHAM

1.       Arrests hair loss

2.       Rescues the hair follicles from dying out

3.       Immunity Booster

4.       Increases Appetite

5.       Helps Digestion

WHO SHOULD USE IT?

Malabar Ayurveda Ashram’s Jeevamrutham can be consumed by people of all ages. It works equally well for both men and women. The Ayurvedic herbal formula is safe for teenagers who experience hair fall at an early age.

HOW SAFE IS IT?

Malabar Ayurveda Ashram is a GMP (Good manufacturing practice) certified company. Hence the manufacturing process of the product is highly hygienic and of world-class quality

So far no side effects have been reported or noted at the regular consumption of the product in regulated doses.

DOSAGE

One or two tablespoons of the lehya after the meal.  (Or)

As suggested by the physician.

INDICATIONS

• Hair fall
• Baldness
• Hair loss
• Receding Hairline
• Loss of Appetite
• Low Metabolism
• Malnourished
• Scalp care

FINAL WORDS

There are many hair care products but Jeevamrutham is one of the few very few products which pack the natural ingredients of the ancient ayurvedic texts in an edible jam with no added chemicals for the benefit of the consumer.

Jeevamrutham is available at all Ayurcentral stores.

Gorochanadi Vati is an ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of fever, cough, sinusitis, blurred vision, respiratory illness and dizziness. The Vati is made up of 46 ingredients as per the Vaidyayogaratnavalli, an ancient Ayurvedic text. The ingredients include non-vegetarian contents. In fact, the titular ingredient Gorochandana is the bile of the cow. Gorochanadi Gulika (Vati) is widely used in Ayurveda practices from Kerala.

GOROCHANADI VATI TO FIGHT FEVER

A fever might occur due to various reasons. Gorochanadi Vati is the best drug to manage fevers of all types. It is a very fast-acting ayurvedic drug and cures fever faster than other home-based remedies. Since it is a very powerful Vati, it is advised not to have it without the prescription from an Ayurvedic physician.

MANAGEMENT OF RESPIRATORY DISEASES

Gorochanadi Vati is useful in the treatment of cold and cough. Ayurvedic physicians recommend the Vati for treating many respiratory infections since many ingredients in the Vati have anti-microbial and anti-parasitic properties.

AS A SUPPLEMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES

Diabetic patients can benefit from the use of Gorochanavadi Vati as it helps in the management of type 2 diabetes.

OTHER MAJOR USES OF GOROCHANADI

Gorochanadi Vati is also recommended by doctors for dizziness, tongue paralysis, hiccups, Spine related issues, nervous issues leading to paralysis and Paralysis on one side of the limbs amongst others. This drug is not recommended for self-care.

IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER MEDICINES

Amruttottara Kashayam and Mahasudarshana Vati are recommended in a specific proportion according to one’s nature alongside Gorochanadi for treating high fevers.

In the case of pneumonia, Gorochanadi is combined with Dashamoolajeerakadi Kashayam, Nayopayadi Kashayam and Punarnavadi for best possible results.

To improve memory power, the vati is tagged with Brahmi extracts.

In the case of loss of consciousness, Physicians use Brahmi and Kalyanaka Kashayam tagged with Gorochanadi to help improve the condition.

Similarly, there are multiple other situations and combinations where doctors use the efficiency of Gorochanadi to help the patients.

INGREDIENTS

The major ingredients which constitute Gorochanadi Vati include

1.       Extracts from the bile of the Cow (Gorochandana)

2.       Sandalwood

3.       Ginger

4.       Camphor

5.       Piper Longum

6.       Shankpushpi extracts

7.       Antimony sulphide

8.       Extracts from Goat horns

9.       Extracts from Buffalo horns

10.   Pravala bhasma

11.   Rudraksha etc.,

THE CONDITIONS ATTESTED TO THE VATI

1.       Fever

2.       Pneumonia

3.       Asthma

4.       Cough and Cold

5.       Throat infections

6.       Memory related illness

7.       Problems in hearing

8.       Loss of Consciousness

9.       Eye-sight deficiencies

10.   Pyrexia due to misbalance of all three Tridosas.

DOSAGE AND COMPLIMENTS

Normally a doctor recommends one or two tablets per day. Dosage will depend on the individual’s unique body constituents and illness; hence it is best to take a piece of advice from a Physician.

The Vati can be taken along with Tulasi Juice, Betel leaves extract, Honey or Ginger juice.

FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

The Vati is generally safe for children and even they can benefit by its consumption.

For Pregnant women, the Vati is generally not recommended because of its strong medicinal nature

NON VEGETARIAN CONSTITUENTS

The Vati is not for strictly vegetarian type people. It is made up of animal products like extracts from animal horns and bile.

PRECAUTIONS

Gorochanadi Vati is not recommended and should be avoided for dry cough

It is a very high dose and effective medicine and hence should always be consumed on the recommendations of a doctor

It is not advisable to pregnant women

It is not recommended for pitta related problems

CONCLUSION

Gorochanadi Vati is a commonly recommended ayurvedic drug, especially from the practitioners of Ayurvedic system developed in Kerala. All of us can benefit from its medicinal properties.

Gorochanadi Vati is available in all Ayurcentral stores

Dhanwantaram Gulika is a multi-purpose ayurvedic tablet useful in the treatment of asthma, hiccups, cough, digestive illness, gastritis and flatulence amongst others. It is described in the ayurvedic text called Sahasrayogam. It is named after Lord Dhanwantri, the celestial physician signifying the wide range of benefits one can obtain by the intake of Dhanwantaram tablets.

FUNCTIONS OF DHANWANTARAM

The Gulika helps improve respiration, digestion and circulation. It acts on Vata element of Tridosas and improves breathing quality which in turns help improve the digestion process thus enhancing one’s appetite and this in turn results in enhancement of blood and nutrients circulation leading to overall health and wellbeing.

DHANWANTARAM FOR VATA RELATED ILLNESS

Vata can be oversimplified to describe it as the air that is circulating inside the body. It is the carrier of all life force and its proper movement and functioning are vital to the overall health and wellness of the body.   An imbalance in Vata can cause discomforts like gastritis, flatulence, stomach pain and multiple other more serious complications. Dhanwantaram Gulika balances the Vata force in the body and helps clear all the complications arising as a result.

It also helps cure breathlessness and Nausea due to Vata imbalance.

DHANWANTARAM GULIKA – BENEFITS AFTER CHILDBIRTH

Dhanwantaram Gulika is very useful for women who have just given birth. It can prevent health complications that occur in women after childbirth. There might be toxins in the uterus after childbirth and can cause complications during the first menstrual cycle after childbirth. Dhanwantaram Gulika flushes out all toxins in the uterus and helps quick recovery of the uterus back to pre-pregnancy size.

AS A RELIEVER OF DISEASES

Dhanwantaram Gulika is used in the treatment of diseases like bronchitis, cough, asthma, breathlessness, heart diseases, hiccup, pulmonary tuberculosis, heart burn, giddiness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and excessive saliva secretion. It also helps prevent such conditions in healthy persons.

With no side effects reported and with so many benefits Dhawantaram Gulika is worth stocking in our homes.

INGREDIENTS IN DHANWANTARAM GULIKA

The major ingredients in the formulation of Dhanwantaram Gulika are

1.       Cardamom

2.       Dry Ginger Powder

3.       Myrobalan

4.       Cumin

5.       Java Pepper

6.       Olive nut

7.       Deodar

8.       Camphor

9.       Myrstica Fragnans

10.    Nutmeg

11.    Nilavembu

12.    Clove etc.

PROPERTIES

1.       Reduce saliva secretion

2.       Purifies the blood

3.       Detoxifies the entire body

4.       Help resist stress

5.       Help treat fever

6.       Anti-microbial, Anti-bacterial

7.       Help reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in the body and thus help improve the lipid profile

8.       Relieves flatulence

9.       Helps fight cough

10.    Anti-inflammatory

11.    Helps thin the mucus which will, in turn, result in its exit from the body

12.    Anti-oxidant properties

13.    Cardiac Stimulant and Cardioprotective

14.    Restores health

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INDICATIONS

Cough

Breathlessness

Asthma

Hiccup

Nausea

 Vomiting

Excessive Salivation

Headache

Giddiness

Anorexia

Flatulence

Gastritis

Low Blood Pressure

Pre-Menstrual Syndromes

PRECAUTIONS

1.       Dhanwantaram Gulika is not recommended for people with bleeding disorders

2.       It is not advisable for people with dry mouth

3.       Though advocated for Women who gave birth, the tablet is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant women shall consume it only and only after consulting a physician.

4.       Consumption of Dhanwantaram Gulika is to be stopped two weeks prior to surgery and two weeks after.

DOSAGE

It is advisable to give a maximum of 50-100 mg per day for children and up to 200 mg for adults. The ancient texts recommend the consumption of the tablet with warm water boiled with cumin.

Dhanwantaram tablets have so far shown no side effects and are safe for most individuals

The present pandemic is projected by the media as a deadly one with no way out in the visible future but the doctors from India’s indigenous systems have maintained that it is possible to prevent, treat and even cure if the illness is identified early enough (non-severe patients) with these ancient medicinal systems. One such COVID-19 management drug widely floated by the practitioners of Siddha medicines is Kabasura Kudineer.

Siddha System of medicines traces their lineage from the ancients Siddhas (Mystical Sages) of Tamil Nadu. Even during the earlier Nipha Outbreak in Southern India, Nilavembu Kudineer from the Siddha System played a major role in its prevention.

Kabasura Kudineer is a traditional formulation used by Siddha practitioners to cure fever, dry and wet cough, cold, flu and other common respiratory ailments.

Kabasura Kudineer possesses strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, liver-protective, anti-pyretic, anti-asthmatic and immunomodulatory properties. Hence it can help reduce swelling in air passages and cure fever and dry cough.

Kabasura Kudineer literally means ‘Water that balances Kapha”, this is administered to diseases which occur due to the aggravation of Kapha. Like Ayurveda, Siddha system also classifies the diseases based on Tridosas -Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The three can be loosely associated but not limited to “Circulation of the air (Vata), the functioning of the bile (Pitta) and secretion of mucus (Kapha)”. 

RISE AS A COVID PREVENTION DRINK

In the last week of March when India announced a nationwide lockdown for the first time, an association of Siddha doctors in Tamil Nadu recommended Kabasura Kudineer for COVID-19 management.

Since then Kabasura Kudineer is administered alongside mainstream medicines for most COVID-19 patients with the blessings of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Health ministry of Tamil Nadu has retained hopes on the Siddha concoction till date.

An AYUSH ministry circular stating guidelines for Siddha practitioners for COVID-19 prevention also recommends consumption of Kabasura Kudineer twice a day.

SUPPORT FROM THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY

The Times of India on April 24, 2020, reported that Chennai based researchers have by scientific research proved that the ingredients in Kabasura Kudineer has the potential to cure Covid-19.

This is oversimplified yet, Phyto-compounds of up to Nine (9) ingredients used in Kabasura Kudineer act like a molecule binding itself to the spike protein of the virus. This prevents the virus from binding with the receptor proteins in human cells which act as a doorway for the virus to enter our body.

Since then Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCSR) and many other groups have commenced scientific researches on the efficiency of Kabasura Kudineer for prevention of COVID-19.

INGREDIENTS AND THEIR BENEFITS

Kabasura Kudineer is a mixture of 15 ingredients. All the ingredients are dried, powdered and mixed in a specific proportion as laid down by the ancient Siddhars thousands of years ago.

PREPARING THE DECOCTION

Five grams of the Kabasura Kudineer powder is mixed with 250-300ml of water and boiled to at least one-fourth of the original. The preparation is distilled and consumed immediately for best results.

TAKE AWAY

Many pieces of research are underway to test and scientifically establish Kabasura Kudineer as a cure for Covid-19. In the southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu, volunteer groups and political parties have even started mass distribution of the decoction as a preventive measure. Kabasura Kudineer is also administered to COVID positive patients in the state alongside allopathic medicines.

AVAILABILITY

The Ingredients of the powder are all locally available in South India. Hence production and supply are adequate.

Kabasura Kudineer powder is available in Ayurcentral stores all across Bangalore.

References

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/ingredients-in-kabasura-kudineer-can-fight-covid-say-researchers/articleshow/75335027.cms

https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/siddha-treatment-for-coronavirus-kabasura-kudineer-6481841/

https://theprint.in/judiciary/vested-interests-are-acting-against-development-of-siddha-medicine-says-madras-hc/458854/

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/panic-stricken-people-look-up-to-siddha-to-fend-off-covid-19/articleshow/74921113.cms

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/consume-kabasura-kudineer-to-boost-immunity-minister/article31545983.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/distributing-kabasura-kudineer/article31434215.ece

https://thewire.in/health/traditional-indian-medicine-ayurveda-siddha-unani-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-immunity

https://www.ayush.gov.in/docs/siddha-guidelines.pdf

Guduchi also called Giloy or Amrutha (Scientific: Tinospora Cordifolia) is the best immunity booster and acts as a tonic for the entire body. Guduchi is a popular shrub found throughout India. The plant has heart-shaped leaves, yellow flowers and a pea-sized fruit which becomes red in color when ripe. All parts of the plants have various medicinal properties and are rich in nutrients.

AS AN IMMUNITY BOOSTER

Guduchi is recommended as a total body tonic in ayurvedic texts thousands of years ago. For centuries, if not millenniums Indians have traditionally used extracts from Guduchi to boost their immunity.

A research paper titled “THERAPEUTIC VISTAS OF GUDUCHI (Tinospora cordifolia): A MEDICO-HISTORICAL MEMOIR” by scientists from the All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi and Banaras Hindu University in “The Journal for Research and Education in Indian Medicine” has identified vital nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc, and manganese in appreciable quantities apart from anti-oxidants, vitamins, polysaccharides, and essential acids.

This high life-enhancing quality makes Guduchi the best rejenuvator for the body. The recent researches only reaffirm the validity of the practice of the ancients.

BENEFITS OF GUDUCHI

1)      Skin & Tissues: The oil processed from Guduchi plant is helpful in treating swellings in the joints, gout and skin diseases.

2)      Life Span: Regular consumption of Guduchi extracts like Giloy Ras or Guduchi tablets help slow down the aging process and bestows longevity and promotes a more youthful look

3)      Memory: Regular intake of Guduchi helps enhance one’s memory power

4)      Stomach: Guduchi helps treat digestive disorders like hyperacidity, worm infections in the stomach, appetite loss and nausea. The root of the plant is used to clear bowel obstructions.

5)      Liver: Recent researches show Guduchi can help in the ailment of Liver disorders like Hepatitis

6)      Spleen: It is useful in treating complications in the spleen

7)      Excretory System: Guduchi helps beat Renal calculi and reduces blood urea level

8)      Discomforts: Mixed with neem and adhatoda, Giloy can vanquish itching and discharges

9)      Diseases: It is useful in treating tuberculosis, jaundice, rashes, constipation and even leprosy

10)   Sexual: It helps clear sexual debility and impotency

11)   Heart:  It helps improve the functioning of the heart in heart patients

12)   Blood: Guduchi helps aid bleeding which occurs as a result of pitta imbalance

13)   Fever: The starch from Giloy is used as a remedy for chronic fever

14)   Diabetes: Giloy juice reduces blood sugars and helps diabetic patients lower their sugar levels

15)   Apart from the above benefits guduchi acts as a total energizer to the body

Almost every part and every natural function of the body can be improved by the regular consumption of Guduchi extracts. This is why we again repeat that Guduchi is the best total body rejuvenator. 

RESEARCH RESULTS ON GUDUCHI

A 2012 research titled “Tinospora cordifolia: One plant, many toles” by doctors, Dr.Soham Saha and Dr Shyamashree Ghosh from National Institute of Science Education and Research, Odisha identified many properties of Giloy in animals and in human beings. In Human Beings, Giloy exhibited potential anti-cancer, anti-viral, immune-modulatory, anti-diabetic and pro-neurological enhancement properties.

Another researcher from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr.Nagaraja Puranik has noted anti-diabetic effect and enhanced heart function in rats feeding on Giloy in his research titled “Efficacy of Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) extract on blood lipid profile in streptozotocin diabetic rats. Is it beneficial to the heart?”

Researchers from The Centre for advance studies, Pune published a paper titled “Immunomodulatory effects of Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi) on macrophage activation.” This research proves that Guduchi can sharpen and hasten ones immunity response to invading bacteria and viruses and help combat such threats from pathogens faster and better.

The results from the above researches have confirmed all the benefits of Guduchi listed earlier in the article. If you still ask it that all, well there is more…..

Phytoconstituents in Giloy are supposed to potentially aid in the prevention of Covid-19. A paper by Cornell University submitted on May 29, 2020, titled “In Silico Investigation of Phytoconstituents from Indian Medicinal Herb ‘Tinospora Cordifolia (Giloy)’ as Potential Inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)” tries to throw light on this.  Anything conclusive on Covid-19 can only be confirmed after a major study with all the recommended protocols but for now, there is promise in Guduchi.

SIDE EFFECTS

Not even a single research identifies any side effects for long term consumption of Giloy. However diabetic people who are on drugs to control sugar levels should be careful because Guduchi can further reduce their blood sugar levels. Similarly, people who are preparing for surgery are advised to not consume Giloy at least a fortnight in advance to not tamper with the ‘ideal blood sugar level’ for surgeries. Pregnant women shall avoid regular intake of Giloy.

AYUSH MINISTRY RECOMMENDATION

The advisory from the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy(AYUSH), Government of India to the people of India for the prevention of Co-vid 19, recommends consumption of 500-1000 mg of aqueous extract of Guduchi every day.

HOW TO TAKE GUDUCHI?

Guduchi Tablets: One or two tablets every day after meals

Giloy Ras/juice: two to three tablespoons before meals twice a day

Giloy Juice made from the stem of the plant: One or two tablespoons with honey after meals

Giloy Churna or Powder: Mix half tablespoon powder with one glass of water and have it after meals twice a day

Giloy Kwath: two or three tablespoons few minutes after meals twice a day

Note: If consuming twice a day, it is best to ensure an identical timeframe between every intake.

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CONCLUSION

Guduchi is an all-weather immunity booster. Anyone can have it and enjoy its benefits. There probably is no easier and better way to stay disease-free than to have an extract of Giloy on a regular basis.

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Ginger is one of the healthiest spices, full of nutrients and bioactive compounds that have many benefits for our body and brain. Dry ginger powder or shunthi churna is a warm spice with pungent taste, extracted from the dried ginger roots. It helps to pacify Vata and Kapha doshas and increases Pitta dosha. Shunthi churna is used as an ingredient in many Ayurvedic formulations because of its healing properties. It helps in digestion, enhances appetite, pacifies stomach disorders, and maintains joint health and respiratory system health. Dried ginger powder is used as a spice during cooking. It also combines well with other ayurvedic spices like turmeric, cayenne, cumin, coriander, fennel and cinnamon.

Ayurvedic medical text Kaideva Nighantu mentioned that the pungent and hot taste make shunthi churna a good appetizer and digestive. It is also an aphrodisiac, hence treats respiratory disorders, cough, nausea, vomiting, hiccups, and constipation. In Rajanighantu, it is mentioned as an appetizer and cardiac tonic. It also mentioned that dry ginger powder treats inflammation and throat related diseases.

Health benefits of dry ginger powder

Lowers cholesterol: High levels of LDL lipoproteins (bad cholesterol) leads to increased risk of heart disease. If you choose incorrect food, it may have a strong influence on the LDL levels. Scientific research has proved that dry ginger powder helps in lowering the total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. A study showed the cholesterol markers reduced significantly when the subjects consumed about 3 grams of dry ginger powder every day for 45 days.

Indigestion: Dry ginger powder is known to relieve pain and discomfort in the stomach caused by chronic indigestion. Undigested food and delay in emptying of the stomach are reasons for indigestion. Dry ginger powder can effectively alleviate this problem. A study showed that when 24 healthy subjects consumed 1-2 grams of dry ginger powder before meal, it helped to speed up the emptying of the stomach by 50 per cent.

Common cold: The anti-inflammatory gingerols and shaogals present in ginger root helps in relieving common cold. If you consume it with lukewarm water it is good in treating cold and flu. You can also take ginger powder, clove powder and salt mixed together for relief from cold and flu.

Menstrual pain: Dry ginger powder is known to give relief in various types of aches and pains, including menstrual pain. A study found that 150 subjects when consumed 1 gram of dry ginger powder every day for the first three days of their cycles showed considerable improvement in menstrual pains.

Muscle pain and soreness: Dry ginger powder reduces muscle pain and soreness, and is, therefore, effective in treating exercise-induced muscle pain. A study found that consuming 2 grams of ginger every day for 11 days, significantly reduced muscle pain in subjects performing elbow exercises. While dry ginger powder didn’t have an immediate impact, but it showed good results in reducing the day-to-day progression of muscle pain. The study said these effects were due to the anti-inflammatory properties.

Nausea and morning sickness: Dry ginger powder is said to be effective in combating symptoms of nausea and morning sickness in pregnant women. As it has no side effects, even half a teaspoon of dry ginger powder mixed with honey and warm water can be taken to get relief from morning sickness.

Lowers blood sugar: This herbal powder is an excellent natural remedy for controlling high blood sugar in the body. A person suffering from high blood sugar can consume up to 2 grams of dry ginger powder mixed in warm water with a pinch of salt daily. It will prove more effective when consumed in the morning on an empty stomach.

Inflammation: Dry ginger powder consumed with a little salt helps in reducing inflammation in the body. It is good in healing swollen joints and fingers. It also gives relief in inflammation caused by injuries.

Improves metabolism: Regular consumption of ginger powder helps in boosting metabolism. You should ensure that you add ginger to your daily diet to have a better metabolism rate.

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