Grab capsules

Grab capsules

Grab Capsules are marketed as an anti-biotic Ayurvedic capsule by Green Remedies. It is prepared exclusively from Ayurvedic kashayas, jams and herbs with zero added chemicals. It acts as an anti-biotic to help prevent wounds from decay. Grab capsules are also useful in a variety of microbial infections and to relieve a plethora of respiratory diseases. Though there are a lot of anti-biotic medicines in Ayurveda, Grab Capsules are one of rare ayurvedic tablets whose primary action is identified as anti-biotic. It is made with zero processed chemicals and hence can be a good alternative to fans of Ayurveda who are forced to look else when they are out looking for anti-biotics. These capsules are also recommended for improved skin health. 

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A PLETHORA OF POWERFUL INGREDIENTS

Grab Capsules are prepared by a combination of a few highly rated Ayurvedic medicines. They are a derived Ayurvedic product prepared by a combination of existing Ayurvedic products for enhanced benefits.

One of the primary ingredients of Grab Capsules is Arogyavardhini Vaati. This is an ayurvedic tablet prepared from 11 herbs and naturally occurring minerals including neem, guggulu, triphala, iron, mica, copper and shilajit amongst others. This vati is primarily used to treat liver disorders and skin diseases. It is a powerful cell regeneration tablet. 

Guduchi or Tinospora Cordifolia  is another powerful saptadhatu nourisher and an integral part of this preparation. It is one of the best immunity boosters and is also amongst the leading ingredients in many ayurvedic medicines recommended for treating coronavirus disease. Guduchi is also known for its anti-microbial properties. This is also a major component of Grab Capsules.

Triphala which is a combination of three individual Tridosa balancing fruits namely Bhibitaki, Haritaki and Amalaki is also a regular in most cell regeneration and overall immunity boosting ayurvedic medicines. Triphala also possess anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. Amalaki or the Indian Gooseberry is one of the few fruits which contain all 6 different tastes. Instead of an apple a day, many in India will go by the saying an Amla a day keeps diseases and the need of a doctor away.

 The other major ingredients in Grab capsules are Vranapahari Rasa and Gandhaka Rasa. Both these decoctions are prepared exclusively from herbal extracts and naturally occurring minerals. They are renowned for their anti-microbial properties.

Manjistha extracts are the base material for Grab tablets. This plant is found in abundance in India and is highly rated for its blood purifying properties in Ayurveda. Manjistha is also recommended for skin infections and to relieve cell decay.

The combination of these powerful ayurvedic ingredients makes Grab Capsules a powerful anti-biotic on par with the allopathic counterparts. It is also effective in relieving respiratory illness and skin infections.

BENEFITS OF GARB TABLETS

It is a natural and herbal anti-biotic

It has strong anti-inflammatory properties

It is recommended for Respiratory disorders

It is useful in skin infections

Garb tablets are recommended to help hasten recovery from wounds.

It has detoxifying and regenerative properties.

It is useful in preventing itching and also helps reduce foul smell.

DOSAGE

It is normally recommended to consume one capsule at a twice a day. The dosage varies according to the illness. It is best to consult an ayurvedic physician before consuming this medicine.

This is a medicine which has a specific action, hence avoid self-prescription. 

Vulnerable groups like pregnant ladies, people with comorbidities, liver disorders and other serious illnesses are advised to consume this medicine only after discussing their pre-existing conditions with a doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS

No adverse side effects are observed for consuming this product. 

Being a drug which has a specific action it is important to not overdose this medicine.

An overdose can lead to complications. If any discomfort is noticed, stop consumption and consult an ayurvedic doctor.

AVAILABILITY

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HOW DOES HOMEOPATHY COMPARE TO AYURVEDA? WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW ABOUT THE TWO MEDICINAL SYSTEMS?

Homeopathy was a system of medicine introduced in 1796 by a German practitioner, Samuel Hahnemann.  This eighteenth century medicine is relatively modern compared to the 5000 year old Ayurveda. Homeopathy was once a very successful and highly rated system of medicine. In the Cholera epidemic in the 19th century, Homeopathic hospitals were more successful than Allopathy of that time in curing people. As a result Homeopathic schools mushroomed all over Europe and America. The subsequent development in modern medicine resulted in a brief period of recess for this system before a second boom since the 1970s. Homeopathy works on a very unique philosophy i.e. to fight fire with fire.

Click here to read about how Ayurveda helped fight epidemics in the past.

THE PRINCIPLE IDEA OF HOMEOPATHY

Homeopathy believes treating an aggravation with a mild dose of the same aggravation can help relieve the symptom. It is a unique methodology. For example, if a diabetic patient is to be treated, practitioners of Allopathy and Ayurveda will suggest drugs which will eliminate blood sugars or work towards the same. In Homeopathy, a highly diluted sugar pill which hardly retains 0.0001% of the original substance will be given to treat the disease. The philosophy of Homeopathy is to fight fire with fire; hence a diluted version of the substance that causes the symptom is used to produce an immune reaction which will improve the health condition.

Homeopathic practitioners dilute a substance multiple times and many times it is observed that not even a molecule of the original substance is found in the final product. The makers shake the solution vigorously at every stage and claim that the solution remembers how the solvent diminished. When this is administered to the patients it will evoke a similar reaction from the patients and the disease or symptom will disappear.

HOMEOPATHY IS NOT INDIGENOUS TO INDIA NOR IT IS A HERBAL TREATMENT

One of the popular misconceptions about Homeopathy is many people believe it is a concept which originated in India. The Government of India tagging Homeopathy alongside India’s indigenous medicines like Ayurveda, Siddha and Yoga hasn’t helped in this aspect (AYUSH Ministry). In reality, Homeopathy is not an ancient Indian practice. It was introduced in India only in the 19th century during British rule. Around this time Homeopathy was also popular in England.

Homeopathy gained a lot of popularity in the west because back then mainstream medicine was dominated by weird practices like purging and blood-letting. Homeopaths offered a painless alternative treatment method. Their relative success during the Cholera epidemic made them amongst the most popular system of medicine.

Another notion amongst Indian people is that homeopathy is herbal or natural medicinal system. It is true it doesn’t use too many toxic chemicals. On most occasions the tablets are mere sugar pills because of rigorous dilution. But unlike Ayurveda or Siddha, this system of medicine is not herbal or plant based. It does not even give enough importance to the psycho-somatic nature of disease like Ayurveda. In some other aspects, Homeopathy is more close to Allopathy than Ayurveda.

SIMILARITIES WITH AYURVEDA

Hahnemann, the conceptualizer of Homeopathy believed the philosophy of modern medicine which is to treat the symptoms with heavy medications is wrong. He believed there were underlying causes which caused the disease in the first place and recommended treating them with diluted medicines. He called these causes “miasms”. They are also three in number (psora, syphills and sycosis) and are often compared with the Tridosa principles of Ayurveda. This is again a misconception. The definition and explanation given to use of these concepts is quite different in Ayurveda and Homeopathy. One way to make them look similar, though it is not the right way is to say tridosas are indicators which can be balanced to restore a health in an individual in Ayurveda. Same way treating miasms can help cure the disease holistically as per Homeopathy. 

During the covid-19 pandemic Ayurvedic medicines were widely used for treatment and almost always provided positive results. Homeopathy also claimed to help cure covid-19 with Arsenic Album suggested as the leading drug. Kollywood actor Vishal, claimed to have recovered from covid-19 with the help of Arsenic Album and other Homeopathic medicines. But ironically as a proof of our claim in the previous paragraph Vishal claimed he took Ayurvedic medicines when in reality he used Homeopathy. This shows the confusion amongst Indians and their inability to differentiate between indigenous Ayurveda and German born Homeopathy.

HOW IS AYURVEDA DIFFERENT?

Homeopathy has failed the test of science of many occasions. Many of its medicines have failed to provide results when tested using modern scientific methods. This is not to say all of Homeopathy is quackery. It might still have something to offer but most of it is based on differently thought non mainstream principles. Ayurveda on the other hands has coped with time with high efficacy. Many of its medicines have stood the test of time and science. More and more Ayurvedic medicines are being accepted by the scientific community. Many main stream companies have started offering Ayurvedic products. Ayurveda is thus quickly evolving into an evidence based medicine; Homeopathy is still playing catch up.

The psycho-somatic nature of diseases is discussed in Homeopathy. It also uses placebo to better effect than Allopathy but still it doesn’t treat all diseases as psycho-somatic. The treatments recommended are also not as complete and integral as in Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a lifestyle and a cure for illnesses, the same cannot be said about Homeopathy. It is a cure but not a lifestyle.

Also, Homeopathy doesn’t have the 5000 year old evolutionary history of Ayurveda. Ayurvedic doctors like Sushruta have performed surgeries as early as the 5th Century C.E. Homeopathy despite being an 18th century medicinal system doesn’t have any complex therapies.

WHY IS AYURVEDA BETTER?

Ayurveda can evolve with adaptation to technology and go on to treat critical illness and emergency cases. This evolution is looking very likely and is possible because the basic philosophy and knowledge of Ayurveda has stood the test of science. Most scientific tests on Ayurvedic medicines are showing positive results compared to the mixed results, at best for Homeopathic medicines.

Ayurveda also has more doctrines and describes more diseases and offers remedies for all. Its system is also designed in such a way that experts in Ayurveda can adapt and find cures to new diseases. The 5000 year long success of Ayurveda cannot be compared to the ups and downs of Homeopathy over the last couple of centuries. 

Read why an important start used to demean Ayurveda is false. As an Ayurvedic doctor bursts the myth!

CONCLUSION

People who prefer Homeopathy shall pick it. Ayurveda has its unique niche. One area where more awareness is required, is to make people understand Homeopathy is not any herbal remedy nor is it indigenous to India. It also has a different working philosophy compared to Ayurveda. 

Ayurveda is a complete lifestyle management system. It also has cures for almost all kinds of diseases. Its medicines are derived directly from plants, animals or naturally occurring minerals. It is also quickly evolving into a science backed evidence based medicine.

People of India and beyond are free to choose their preferred medicinal systems but should understand the differences between the systems of medicines. They should know what they are going for.

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALLOPATHY AND AYURVEDA, WHY THE LATTER IS MORE COMPLETE AND WELL ROUNDED AS A SYSTEM

Every system of medicine has its unique philosophy. It has its own ways to treat diseases. Like how different religions lead us to the same god, these different systems of medicines were all designed for the same reason – to protect mankind from diseases and help them lead a healthy and happy life. Hence this write up is not an effort to demean any medical systems. It is just a comparison of the working mechanisms of two different systems of medicine. One that is always obsessed with trials, tests and evidence and another which is evolutionary, is an old as human civilization itself and has an answer to almost every question.

THE ADVANTAGES OF ALLOPATHY

Allopathy or modern medicine is definitely the most scientific system. It receives the most funding globally by a huge margin for research, product development and experiments. Most allopathic medicines complete a multiple level of lab tests starting from molecular experiments, then animal tests and multiple phases of placebo controlled human trials. This makes it a system of medicine established in science and technology. As a result of this obsession with experiments and laboratory research Allopathy has evolved as evidence based medical science.

Allopathic medicines are also designed to specifically cure a particular illness. Unlike Ayurveda which considers five elements and three Tridoshas, Allopathy works with all existing elements and molecules. The medicines recommended in Allopathy are designed to act at a molecular or atomic level and hence can offer immediate solution for many illnesses.

The use of highly advanced technologies also means Allopathy has been more successful in curing emergency cases and critical illnesses. Even many propagators of other medicinal systems choose Allopathy for their own treatment if the condition is very critical because of the latest technology and advance methods available for the practitioners of this system.

LIMITATION OF MODERN MEDICINE

Despite the advantages modern medicines have in terms of so called evidence, science and technology, the system does have its own limitations. For example, Allopathy is considered the safest system for the management of diabetes but most allopathic drugs which help in management of diabetes cause damages to the kidneys. Many diabetes patients develop kidney disorders after consuming medications for the best part of their lifetime. Despite being a system which proudly wears ‘evidence based medicine’ on its sleeve Allopathic medicines has failed to provide evidence for being free from adverse side effects for most of its medications.

Another major limitation of allopathy is it completely ignores the psycho-somatic nature of diseases. The role of the human mind in helping to recover from diseases is completely ignored. Every medicine is prescribed according to molecular and biological reactions and the ability of the mind to change the reactions happening in one’s own body is completely ignored in this system.

Allopathic medicines are also on most occasions prepared by using processed chemicals. The use of natural or herbal ingredients is very rare. So there are certain limitations to this system despite the many advantages.

AYURVEDA IS NOT AS LIMITED AS IT WAS IN THE PAST

One of the major limitations of Ayurvedic medicines was that it banked on its 5000 year old history and not on scientific laboratory evidences. This has been changing rapidly, thanks to the increased on attention Ayurveda in recent years. Many scientific researches are being carried out on Ayurvedic preparations this includes clinical human trials for many complex and life threatening diseases like covid-19 and slowly most Ayurvedic medicines are being established as evidence based medicine.

The second problem which existed in India was many practitioners of Ayurveda back in 1947 did not have formal education. These uncertified doctors at times prescribed medicines with their traditional knowledge which at times added to the discomforts of the beneficiaries instead of curing them. Now 70+ years since independence, Ayurveda also has its own colleges and the country has millions of Ayurvedic doctors who have formal education and can match their allopathic counterparts in protocols.

In the 21st Century more and more Ayurvedic doctors are using latest lab technologies to identify disease and cure it with Ayurvedic medicines. This adaptation to use the latest medical equipment for diagnosis has put Ayurveda on par with modern medicine in terms of technology. The increased adaptation to technology can help Ayurvedic practitioners deal with critical and emergency cases in the future.

Ancient Ayurvedic seers like Charaka and Sushruta performed a variety of surgeries. They might have been the first doctors ever to perform such complex surgeries. Ayurvedic doctors of today do not perform such complicated surgeries giving away a major advantage to modern medicine. There are attempts at Government and pressure group level to get back the days of Charaka and Sushruta to Ayurveda. But the thing about Ayurveda is on many occasions where Allopathy opts for surgery, Ayurveda would cure without one. For example, if you visit an allopathic doctor with piles, complex and painful treatments like banding, sclerotherapy and surgeries are amongst the recommended cures. Ayurveda treats it with medicated oils, herbal creams and oral medicines with equal effect.

ADVANTAGES OF AYURVEDA

Unlike, Allopathy Ayurveda treats all diseases as psychosomatic disorders. The effects of the mind, karma, body’s nature and environment are considered before suggesting treatment by Ayurvedic doctors. This ensures overall nourishment. 

Ayurvedic medicines also are known to have lesser side effects because of the attempt to improve overall health rather than relieve a specific symptom. Every medicine is Ayurveda acts as an overall health enhancer with specific action on the disease and not limited only to the later.

Ayurveda offers overall wellbeing and improved health while Allopathy on many occasions is limited to symptom management. Restoring balance in the body and mind will be key obsession of an Ayurvedic doctor and not limited to relief from the specific discomfort.

CONCLUSION

Many people believe Ayurveda is only a preventive immunity booster, this is not the case. In reality Ayurveda can treat a host of diseases. Many ayurvedic medicines have specific actions to cure certain diseases but at the same time they also restore balance in body and improve overall health. The truth is Ayurvedic medicines will not be limited to symptom management but offers a bit more.

Allopathy and Ayurveda has its own advantages and disadvantages. It is up to the individual to decide which one will suit his or her needs. One is not inferior to the other, though there are areas were one outsmarts the other. They are parallel systems which can work together to help mankind.  None of it is quackery. 

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THE FIVE MAJOR BENEFITS OF Ayurvedic medicine

The word Ayurveda is derived from two Sanskrit words ‘Ayush’ which means life and ‘Veda’ which means science. So the science or the study of life within us that evolved in this part of the world (India) is what we call Ayurveda. Like other medicinal systems, Ayurveda also a methodology to understand the disease and then works to relieve it with the help of oral medicines, yoga, pranayama and other methods. There are certain beneficial aspects unique to this medical system. In this blog, we will look at some of the major benefits of Ayurveda. Click here to read why one should opt for Ayurvedic medicines.

1) AN AYURVEDIC LIFESTYLE IS THE BEST IMMUNITY BOOSTER

Since the Covid-19 pandemic originated, there is craze to consume immunity boosters amongst the masses. Ayurveda believes food is the first medicine. An ayurvedic lifestyle is designed to complement the climate, geographic location, one’s body type (prakriti) and in helping balance panchabhootas (the 5 elements). A seer who follows an Ayurvedic lifestyle will be completely in sync with nature. This will ensure one of the best immune response mechanisms is in built in the body. An Ayurvedic lifestyle is not only about the food we eat, the Dinacharyas or daily duties recommended for a healthy lifestyle in Ayurveda includes hygiene tips, dietary regulations and work out regimes. It will also have practices recommended for a healthy mind like yoga or pranayama as a part of it. Hence Ayurveda offers a complete package to life in sync with nature and lead a healthy, peaceful and prosperous life.

2) AYURVEDA SEES ALL DISEASES AS PSYCHO-SOMATIC AND TREATS THEM COMPREHENSIVELY

Allopathy despite being backed by advance research fails to even consider the impact of the human mind in helping in recovery from diseases. In fact most of these clinical trials are conducted in a placebo controlled atmosphere aka the power of our mind and thought is completely ignored. Ayurveda understands the power of our mind to make us sick and help us in recovery. It is a system of medicine where every disease is treated as a psycho-somatic disorder. The recommended treatments will involve efforts to convince the mind of the diseased to push for recovery; if not make them believe they have already recovered. This creates a strong placebo effect and complements by improving the efficacy of oral medications and other treatment methods. In Ayurveda, every disease is first cured in the mind and then in the body.

This approach at times gets some flake from the scientific community. Yet so many researches from the same have shown placebo as a powerful tool in helping recovery from diseases. In May 2021, a news piece reported 90% of the people who were mistakenly administered fake remdisvir medicines for covid-19 recovered probably because their min thought they received the right medication and tricked the body to react positively to their condition.

3) IN AYURVEDA, EVERY MEDICINE IS A HEALTH TONIC AND A COMPLETE REJUVENATOR

Allopathic medicines are designed in a way to specifically act on a condition and help healing that one particular condition. Many times the effects of such drugs on the overall well-being of the body are not thought about resulting in many Allopathic drugs being the root cause of so many adverse side effects. In Ayurveda, every medicine is in one way or the other a total body rejuvenator. Ayurvedic medicines attempt to try and restore the balance in Tridosas and not act molecularly upon a problem. Almost every ayurvedic medicine attempts to primarily act upon the problem and then secondarily restore balance of the Tridosas aka maintain overall health. Most Ayurvedic prescriptions are complete body rejuvenators which nourish the entire body and improve overall health from within.

4) AYURVEDA IS AFFORDABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EFFICIENT

Ayurvedic medicines are affordable and cheap when compared to other systems of medicine. Disorders like piles, arthritis etc. is recommended complex treatments in allopathy. The number of families who go below poverty line every year after one of the members had to take allopathic treatment for serious illness is on the rise. This is where Ayurveda, which has a 5000 year old history in helping people recover from various diseases, offers an alternative. Ayurveda is also increasingly becoming an evidence based medicinal system thanks to the many modern scientific researchers which are being conducted on Ayurvedic medicines.  Let us not forget, no man has ever gone bankrupt because of Ayurvedic treatment!

5) AYURVEDIC MEDICINES CAUSE THE LEAST SIDE EFFECTS

A lot of noise has been made by critics of Ayurveda about the use of heavy metals in some of the Ayurvedic medicnes. This is a completely misguided notion. First hardly 10 percent of the Ayurvedic medicines have metals. Most medicines are purely herbal with only plant extracts. Secondly the use of metals involves a complex process of preparation which reduces the virya of the metal and makes it safe for consumption.

Almost all Ayurvedic medicines are free from toxic chemicals or processed lab made chemicals. Many Ayurvedic medicines do not even have added preservatives. This is not the case for Allopathy. Definitely Ayurvedic medicines which are mostly purely herbal and aim to restore balance in the body are less likely to cause adverse side effects compared to other systems of medicine.

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Why are more and more people choosing ayurvedic medicine?

More than twenty thousand people gathered in a village called Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh to receive their share of a mysterious Ayurvedic Kashayam. None of them were even aware of the ingredients used. Yet all of them believed it will prevent and cure covid-19. The New Indian Express reported that the decoction prepared by a mixture of ayurvedic leaves, nutmeg, green camphor, black cumin, cinnamon, honey and pepper has even cured covid-19 patients with breathing disorders. The news was so wide spread that it forced Government of Andhra Pradesh to initiate action to verify the truth behind the claim. At the time of writing, the Government has announced that it has no objection to the use of this unique Ayurvedic medicine. It consists of an eye drops and an oral decoction. Bonigi Anandaiyah, one of the chief organizers who have been distributing this medicine free of cost of the last one month claimed to the New Indian Express that there were no side effects reported on consumption of this ayurvedic elixir and everyone has benefitted in his knowledge. This story in a nut shell is one of the major reasons why more and more people are choosing Ayurveda. There are other reasons too, read on to find out.

At this point in time we cannot be sure how much of this Krishnapatnam miracle is placebo but most leading print, broadcast and new media outlets have given coverage to this event driving up the demand. People from all over Andhra Pradesh are waiting for their turn to flock this otherwise sleepy hamlet.

AYURVEDA IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

Back in March 2020, when PM Narendra Modi first announced a nationwide lockdown to limit the penetration of this disease allopathy had little answers. Advocates of allopathy were still confused if masks were required or not, they had little idea which drugs could be repurposed to treat this new virus and their most fabled idea back in the day “Plasma therapy” has been deemed ineffective as of today by the Indian Council for Medical Research. This is not to disrespect the frontline warriors, many of them who have given it their all to fight this pandemic but it is a discussion about two systems of medical practices. One of which is always pushed to play the younger brother. All the ayurvedic medicines recommended by doctors back in the day including Kabasura Kudineer, Ayush Kwath and other herbal immunity boosters have stood the test of time and continue to help thousands of people recover from covid-19 every day.  The ayurvedic recommendations to manage the spread of covid-19 have also shown its effectiveness

Patanjali’s Coronil kit ran into initial controversies but still has legally established itself as ‘the first evidence based cure for covid-19’. Rs.250 crore worth Coronil kits were sold in just four months of its launch despite allopathic organizations unilaterally declaring the medicine unscientific. As on March 2021, Coronil was out of stock in many stores and continues to be in high demand.

Kubasura Kudineer, originally a Tamil medicine is now a household name all over the country as completed preliminary and limited clinical studies suggest high efficacy in curing mild and moderate cases of covid-19.

AYUSH Ministry has also come up with its own Ayush-64 tablets (Chirakin) which has also been endorsed by the Government of India for treating covid-19. Clevira tablets have also shown clinical efficacy to help in recovery from covid-19.

The list of proven ayurvedic immunity boosters for prevention of covid-19 is too long to be listed in this article.

SCIENTIFIC AND REAL TIME BACKING FOR AYURVEDA DURING THE PANDEMIC

One of the major reasons which kept people away from Ayurveda was the lack of scientific evidence. Though this notion is still prevalent amongst the masses, it is not the case in reality. The number of researches on Ayurvedic medicines is increasing at a quick pace. Preliminary, molecular and clinical studies were conducted on many Ayurvedic medicines to test their efficacy for Covid-19. 

Kabasura Kudineer, Ayush-64, Clevira and many other medicines have stood the test of science. This helped establish scientific validity for Ayurveda and other indigenous system of medicines.  This has increased the number of people who believe in Ayurveda. The widespread availability of the internet and via the internet the availability of many scientific research papers has silenced the skeptics.

EASY ON THE POCKET

Despite enormous efforts from the Governments at various levels, allopathic treatment continues to be out of reach of the common masses in India. There have been reports of hospitals plundering people of lakhs of rupees for treating Covid-19. Even today, reports of highest rated allopathic anti-covid-19 drug Remdisvir being sold for up to Rs.50000 in the black market is common.

Ayurveda, Siddha and other indigenous systems are light on the pocket and affordable for the masses. Kabasura Kudineer powder packet which can last for days cost just around Rs.100. Clevira and Ayush-64 (Chirakin) tablets are even cheaper. During lockdown when everyone is hit by loss of revenue, Ayurveda offers mental peace and a cheaper, safer option for the ones who have faith in the system.

INDIGENOUS SYSTEM

Ayurveda has its root in the Vedas. It is an ancient science which evolved in this land over the last 5000 years. This is one of the major reasons why many people in India are opting for Ayurveda. Indians are generally patriotic. The love of their motherland and heritage has only increased in India over the best part of the last decade. This love has extended to this ancient system which evolved in this land and has helped the people sail through various diseases which have swept the region from time to time.

NO SIDE EFFECTS

Chemical extracts used in allopathic medicines have reported adverse side effects on long term consumption. Though metallurgy of some ayurvedic medicines are still challenged by its skeptics, most ayurvedic medicines are made up of natural herbs, leaves, fruits and vegetables with zero added chemicals. Many ayurvedic medicines do not even use preservatives. 

Amongst the medicinal systems Ayurveda is the least likely to cause adverse side effects.  This is a major attraction to the masses who are increasingly becoming health conscious.

CONCLUSION

When a system of medicine helps you sail through a pandemic without impacting the pocket much and is also backed by science it is difficult for people to ignore it. It is a bonus that this system is indigenous to the land and is a system of medicine which barely reports adverse side effects. All these factors have contributed to more and more people moving towards Ayurveda!

REFERENCES

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2021/may/19/in-covid-19-era-thousands-choose-ayurveda-in-andhra-pradesh-for-recovery-2304545.html

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/patanjalis-coronil-out-of-stock-even-though-ima-calls-it-unscientific-product-for-covid-19-treatment-report-6851311.html

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/patanjali-claims-the-first-evidence-based-medicine-for-covid19-11613712687592.html

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/patanjali-sold-25-lakh-coronil-kits-worth-rs-250-crore-in-4-months-1737229-2020-11-02

https://trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13063-020-04823-z

https://linkshowcase2.com/en/blogs/670_https—ayurcentralonline-com-en-fever-6429-c.html

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Ayur bala

Ayur bala

Ayush Ayur Ashrama Pharmaceuticals have come up with a unique formula which boosts immunity and offers protection from all kinds of respiratory diseases. Ayurbala, their uniquely blended herbal decoction is designed to eliminate all deficiency in the body and offer complete rejuvenation.  Ayur Ashrama pharmaceuticals market their tonic Ayur Bala as a one stop solution to help recovery from all kinds of diseases. This tonic is prepared from a unique blend of extracts from Noni fruit, Bhumiamalaki, Guduchi and Ashwagandha. All these four herbal extracts are standalone saptadhatu nourishers. When brought together in unique proportions, they become the best possible tonic to offer complete nourishment to the body. In these desperate times, when we feel no one is safe from the pandemic, this immunity booster health enhancer is the drink of our dreams. It will boost our immunity and offer us protection from all kinds of diseases. All its ingredients are individually backed by science for its all-round nourishment. The combination is surely is more powerful than the sum of its parts.

Ayush Ayur Ashrama’s Ayurbala is a complete nourisher which will trigger immune reactions in our body and also help in cell regeneration and improve overall health. It in ayurvedic terms is regarded as having the potential to improve one’s ojas (the vital energy which keeps the body functioning from within) and tejas (the external aura).

INDIVIDUAL POWER OF ITS INCREDIBLE INGREDIENTS

Noni extracts have shown the potential to improve overall health in many scientific studies. It is a good source of Vitamin C, which aids in the development of our immune systems by protecting our cells from free radicals and environmental contaminants. Other antioxidants included in Noni extracts, such as beta carotene, can help improve immunological function. Its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-histamine characteristics also aid in immune enhancement. Noni has the potential to help in management of diabetes. It is also effective in improving heart health and in reducing damage to the lungs in case of respiratory diseases. It is also recommended for arthritis and to reduce fever. Noni is the primary ingredient in Ayur Bala health drink.

Guduchi is a complete rejuvenator on its own. It is one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurveda for overall health and for triggering immune reactions. It nourishes the entire body and is recommended as a cure for a host of diseases. To read more about Gudduchi, click here

Ashwagandha was one of the earliest herbs tested for efficacy in treating covid-19 disease. The herb in scientific studies has shown to possess component which have the potential to bind with the invading covid-19 virus preventing it from bonding with the receptors in the body and causing damage to our health. Clinical studies to prove the efficacy of Ashwagandha for this disease are going on. Ashwagandha is regarded as a shukra dhatu nourisher in Ayurveda. This effectively makes it one of those herbs which can nourish the entire body. It improves vitality, provides strength and stamina to the body. It is widely prescribed diseases related to the reproductive and excretory organs. Read more about scientifically proven benefits of Ashwagandha here

Click here to read about an ayurvedic doctor’s recommended home remedies with Ashwagandha 

Bhumiamalaki is renowned for its efficacy in treating diabetes and liver diseases. It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps reduce heat in the body. Accumulation of heat because of stress and tension are one of the major causes many modern diseases. A dose of this herb can help keep many such lifestyle and stress induced disorders at bay.

BENEFITS OF AYUR BALA

Ayush Ayur Ashrama recommends Ayur Bala for preventing cancer, kidney diseases and liver disorders.

It is a complete tonic for the body and helps rejuvenate the entire body.

It might help improve cell regeneration

It helps to provide relief from inflammations.

If helps to prevent diseases caused by microbial infections.

Ayur Bala improves immune response to diseases.

DOSAGE

It is recommended to consume 15-30 ml of this decoction with a glass of water once or twice a day sfter food for immunity and rejuvenation. To get your personalized dosage with respect to your Tridosas and gunas consult an ayurvedic doctor.

Pregnant women and Lactating mothers are recommended to consume this medicine only after consultations with an ayurvedic physician.

It is safe for people with liver disorders. Diabetic patients are recommended to keep a tab of their blood sugar levels regularly when consuming this medicine. If wild fluctuations are noticed, stop consuming and consult a doctor.

It is safe to consume this with other allopathic medicines. It is however advice to give a thirty minute gap between Ayur Bala and other allopathic medicines.

SIDE EFFECTS

No adverse side effects are noticed for this tonic.

However, the side effects listed for Noni and other ingredients shall apply for this tonic. Click here to read the side effects of Noni

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Clevira tablets

Clevira Tablets, an ayurvedic medicine has received regulatory approval by the Government of India for the treatment of mild and moderate cases of Covid-19. This tablet is prepared from extracts of Papaya, White Cedar and Green Chiretta amongst other herbal ingredients. It is completely free from toxic chemicals and has proved its efficacy in clinical trials and scientific studies. Clevira tablets were initially designed for treatment of Dengue fever.

Clevira tablets from Apex Laboratories first formulated in 2017 from ingredients mentioned in ancient ayurvedic texts were original meant for treating Dengue fever. After successful clinical trials amongst covid-19 patients in Tamil Nadu, this drug has now been repurposed as a supportive drug for the treatment of Covid-19.

HIGHLY POTENT ANTI-VIRAL INGREDIENTS

Green Chiretta is a plant indigenous to India and Sri Lanka. Many parts of this plant are widely used in Ayuverdic and Siddha medicinal systems. Historically extracts from this plant has been used to treat diabetes, common cold, cough, high blood pressure, leprosy, bronchitis, ulcers, diarrhea, intestinal worms, jaundice, influenza and malaria. It is a powerful immunity booster. Ayurvedic practitioners trust Green Chiretta extracts for generating immune responses against viruses and bacteria in the body. This plant is also rich in vitamins and minerals. It is one of the three primary ingredients in Clevira tablets.

Clevira tablets are also rich in medicinal extracts of Papaya plant. Papaya extracts are a rich source of vitamin C, beta-carotene and folates. These are considered vital to generate immune responses against the virus. They are also rich in potassium and pantothenic acid. Payapa extracts are used in ayurvedic circles to treat diseases in the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal infections and as an overall immunity booster. It is also used as a diuretic and sometimes as a sedative.

Bead tree or Chinaberry is at times referred to as the ‘Pride of India’. They are geographically spread all over India, Malaysia, Indo-China, Australasia and elsewhere. Their medicinal properties include anti-oxidative, analgesic, insecticidal, anti-diarrheal, anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and anti-hypertensive.  Many parts of this plant are considered poisonous and extracts have to be prepared by recommendations in ayurvedic texts to avoid using the poisonous parts of the plant. Chinaberry extracts for Clevira tablets are prepared under medical supervision and rigorous scientific and traditional testing to make it safe and healthy for consumption.

Apart from these primary ingredients Clevira tablets also contain extracts from Gudduchi, Ginger, Pepper, Vettiver, Carpetweed and Nuttgrass. This makes it a powerful anti-viral and immune response generator.

SUCCESSFUL CLINICAL TRIALS

Apex Laboratories, a Chennai based drug manufacturer had with the help of clinical studies conducted on Covid-19 patients repurposed their Ayurvedic drug “Clevira” for the treatment of Covid-19. This Ayurvedic drug exclusively prepared from herbal ingredients has shown high efficacy in aiding the recovery of Covid-19 patients in the clinical studies conducted at Government Medical College, Omandurar and Government Estate, Chennai. These clinical tests were conducted with the approval of the Government of Tamil Nadu. They were also conducted by upholding all the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR).Amongst the patients treated with the medicine during clinical trials 86 percent of them recovered in 5 days and 100% recovery of observed in 10 days.

Apart from helping in recovery from Covid-19 disease, Clevira tablets also help reduce the requirement for oxygen and helped achieve a respiratory speed of below 24/minute as claimed by the Manager, International Business of Apex Laboratories Arthur C Paul in his interview with the Oneindia Tamil. 

Clevira increases the white blood cells, platelet counts and lymphocytes in the blood. This helps generate an immune response to fight the virus and reduces viral load. This helps provide faster relief from all symptoms of Covid-19. It also reduced the time taken for recovery apart from reducing body pain and fatigue that occurs due to Covid-19. After successful clinical trials and scientific studies Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India has approved Clevira tablets as a supportive drug for Covid-19 disease.

SAFETY PROFILE

Clevira tablets are an ayurvedic proprietary medicine. It is made exclusively from herbal ingredients. This medicine is safe for people with liver diseases. It is also safe for people with kidney complications. Clevira tablets can be co-administered with any other covid-19 medicine or immunity booster. It is generally safe for people in all age groups. Apex Laboratories recommend the drug for all above the age of 2 completed years. It is recommended to consume this medicine after consultations with an ayurvedic physician, especially for pregnant women and lactating mothers.

DOSAGE

Doctors generally recommend a dosage of one tablet, two times a day after food for fourteen days in case of mild or moderate symptoms. The dosage recommended can vary from person to person and it is highly recommended to consult an ayurvedic physician before administering this medicine.

PRICING

Clevira tablets are amongst the cheapest anti-covid-19 drugs available in the market. It is priced at just Rs.11/ tablet.

AVAILABILITY

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REFERENCES

https://tamil.oneindia.com/news/chennai/apex-laboratories-explaining-about-clevira-tablet-420827.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4032030/

https://www.japsonline.com/admin/php/uploads/1148_pdf.pdf

https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/pharma/antiviral-drug-clevira-repurposed-for-treating-mild-to-moderate-covid-19-patients/82328948

https://www.apexlab.com/preview-clevira-tablets.php

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Samathva tablets

Samathva tablets

Samathva tablets from Dr.Kaje’s Ayur Pharma LLP are an ayurvedic proprietary medicine prepared exclusively from herbal ingredients mentioned in the ancient ayurvedic texts. Samathva tablets work on the principles of balancing Tridosas and six rasas. According to Ayurveda, a person is said to be in perfect health when all three Tridosas in his body i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha are balanced. All diseases occur when one dosha or the other gets imbalanced by either aggravating or regressing. Ayurvedic medicines and treatment practices strive to restore that balance. It is oversimplified but this is the base for Ayurveda. Samathva tablets are designed in a way to help restore this balance in Tridosa making a powerful ayurvedic immunity booster.

POWERFUL AYURVEDIC INGREDIENTS

One of the major ingredients in Samathva tablets is Nut-grass. It is an all-round herb with a plethora of medicinal benefits. It is effective in relieving common cold and cough. It is also useful in relieving fever. Nutt-grass helps promote digestive health and improves metabolism. It is beneficial to the liver and helps prevent liver diseases.  This powerful hepato-protective herb helps lower total bilirubin levels in the liver. Studies have shown Nutt-grass helps in lowering blood sugar levels and LDL cholesterol. It improves metabolism and hence is useful in weight loss. It has anti-inflammatory and pro-immune invoking properties. It is also effective in treating vomiting and nausea. Nutt-grass is also a pain reliever and a skin health enhancer.

Kalmegh is an Indian and Sri Lankan plant. Many components of this plant are employed extensively in Ayurvedic and Siddha therapeutic systems. It is a powerful anti-oxidant. Historically, preparations of this plant were used to treat diabetes, the common cold, cough, high blood pressure, leprosy, bronchitis, ulcers, diarrhea, intestinal worms, jaundice, influenza, and malaria. It is a potent immune enhancer. Kalmegh extracts are used by Ayurvedic practitioners to stimulate immunological responses against viruses and bacteria in the body. Kalmegh extracts can also be used to treat osteo-arthritis. Kalmegh is also an important ingredient in Samathva tablets.

Tumeric is a powerful immunity booster from our kitchen shelf present in Samathva tablets. It is widely used in Indian medical systems to improve immunity against microbes. Studies have shown curcumin, a component in turmeric to possess powerful anti-viral and immune responding capabilities. Its health benefits include ability to prevent heart diseases, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have shown curcumin can improve brain functioning. It also has powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

Bhumiamalaki or Gale of the wind plant is a highly rated ayurvedic herb. It helps improve immunity and is specifically effective in improving liver and spleen health. Its dosha karma is to balance kapha and hence is very effective in treating common cold, fever and cough. It helps lower blood sugar levels. Improves bleeding disorders that occur during menstruation in women and cures indigestion and acidity.

Guduchi is an excellent immune booster and tonic for the entire body. Guduchi is a popular plant that may be found all throughout India. The plant features heart-shaped leaves, yellow blooms, and a pea-sized fruit that turns crimson when fully mature. All portions of the plants have therapeutic benefits and are nutrient-dense. It helps balance tridosas. It is a saptadhatu nourisher and provides nourishment to all parts of the body.

Another major ingredient in Samathva tablets is Nagakesar. It is a herb recommended in ayurvedic texts to treat common cold and fever. It is effective in ejecting the mucus load that gets deposited in the lungs when one catches cold.

Benefits of Shunti or Ginger include relief from muscle pain and spams apart from relief from common cold and cough. It helps fight germs in the body. It eases period pain in women. Ginger has also shown the potency to lower blood sugar levels. It is recommended for nausea and as an overall immunity booster.

Tulsi is another powerful anti-viral and anti-microbial ingredient in Samathva tablets. It helps improve immune reactions again a host of diseases. It is best of overall immunity and has been recommended as a preventive for many deadly respiratory diseases.

Pippali is another powerful herb which helps fight respiratory diseases. It also helps in relieving common cold, asthma, cough, fever and other respiratory conditions. It is also a major ingredient in Samathva tablets.

This powerful combination of Ayurvedic ingredients makes Samathva tablets a highly powerful immunity booster which can help fight many respiratory diseases.

BENEFITS

Samathva Tablets help induce an immune response against respiratory diseases

It helps relieve cold, cough and fever.

It helps balance the tridosas and thus offers a disease free life.

It helps improve overall immunity.

It helps balance Kapha and relieves most Kapha related disorders.

DOSAGE

It is normally recommended to consume one tablet two times a day for improved immunity. 

For disease specific and personalized doses it is recommended to consult an ayurvedic physician.

PRECAUTION

This ayurvedic medicine is free from chemicals and hence is likely to be fully free from any adverse side effects. This makes it relatively safe for everyone.

However children, pregnant women, lactating mothers and diseased people are advised to consume this immunity booster only after consultations with a physician.

AVAILABILITY

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Franch oil nh plus

Franch oil nh plus

Franch Oil NH Plus is a revolutionary formula designed in 1998 with an exotic list of ayurvedic sensations like castor plant extracts, almonds, tulsi, aloevera and flaxseeds.  This is a multi-purpose oil which can be applicable to relieve various illnesses. From burns, bruises and inflammations to hair fall and muscle pain, Franch Oil NH Plus can cure everything!

Franch Oil is prepared using German cold press technology which ensures all the nutritional values and medicinal properties of the herbs are transferred to the oil without any compromises. This oil is rich in a plethora of nutrients and has a deep penetrative action making it one of the most powerful oils in the market. 

Since it is designed exclusively using ayuvedic herbal ingredients this oil is completely free from side effects.

POWERFUL INGREDIENTS

Castor Oil or Eranda Thaila is the primary base ingredient in Franch Oil NH Plus. It has a heavy, laxative and unctuous nature. Eranda Thaila pacifies the vata and thus is effective in relieving maximum disorders in the body. It is popularly used to relieve constipation and to reduce heat in the body.

Aloevera is amongst the herbs with the most therapeutic benefits. It has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Any problem related to heat and dehydration can be relieved by using aloevera. The gel from the pulp of the plant also has powerful anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. Historically Aloevera has been topically used to heal wounds, bruises, tears, pimples etc. It is also used to reduce heat and inflammation in the body. Aloes are also beneficial for the hair.

External application of almond extracts has benefited human beings for centuries. It is very effective in treating dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and other skin diseases. Almond is also rich in many vitamins and minerals which help nourish the skin and tissues. It also has anti-ageing properties and helps prolong youthfulness. Almond is also effective in slowing down cell degeneration.

Krishna Tulsi has strong anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-protozoan properties. It is effective in healing all kinds of microbial infections. Tulsi is also a powerful pain reliever and wound healer. It has anti-ageing properties.

Flaxseed oils are one of the richest sources of Omega fatty acids. It is high in all three variants of Omega fatty acids. It has the potential to prevent cancerous growths.  It also improves heart health. Flaxseed oil is effective in relieving inflammations and bruises on the skin on topical application. It nurtures and promotes a healthy and youthful skin. Flaxseed extracts are also used to treat both constipation and diarrhea.

Oil and herbal extracts from the above ayurvedic ingredients were scientifically combined in a unique proportion by the researchers at the department of Bio-chemistry in Madras University to prepare Franch Oil NH Plus to treat so many varying health conditions.

BENEFITS

Franch Oil NH Plus can quickly heal small bruises, abrasions, wounds and burns.

Applying this oil in the naval region can help in relieving abdominal pain in children.

In case of Menstrual pain in women, it is advised to apply this oil in the lower abdominal and stomach areas to get immediate relief

It can provide relief from itching caused by napkins, shoes or other clothing. It can provide relief from itching caused due to microbes as well.

Regular application of Franch Oil NH Plus helps in removing stretch marks that appear on the skin. 

This oil powered by herbs can help in removing all kinds of pimples and acnes.

Be it corns on the toes or inflammations on skin that occur when you shave or even cracked lips that occur in colder times, Franch Oil NH Plus can provide relief.

A gentle massage with this oil can relieve muscular pains and sprains.

This oil is very effective in improving hair health because it is powered by almonds and eranda thaila.

It is effective in treating allergies that occur in the hair and scalp as a result of unregulated cosmetic use.

An oil batch with Franch Oil NH Plus will reduce body heat

It is used for many other skin problems like dry skin, hereditary allergies, rashes etc.

DOSAGE

Apply Franch Oil NH Plus in the affected area and gently massage. Leave it for 45 minutes for best results or as advised by the physician.

PRECAUTIONS

Avoid applying the Oil directly to infectious wounds. It is best to consult a doctor before using it directly on open wounds and cuts despite the oil claiming efficacy in healing such conditions.

For other applications, if any discomfort persists it is advised to stop using the oil and consult a doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS

No Side effects are reported for using this product.

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Anagen grow serum

Anagen grow serum

Anagen Grow Unique Serum is a hair gel designed by Dr.JRK Research and Pharmaceuticals private limited. It is prepared with extracts acquired from ingredients highest rated in Ayurveda for hair and scalp care. Anagen Grow helps prevent hair fall by nourishing the scalp with the necessary nutrients. It has shown the potential to improve the pace of hair growth, prevent and reduce hair fall and also in reversing hair fall. Anagen Grow can also reduce hair breakage and nourish damaged hair. It is complete hair and scalp care designed scientifically from ayurvedic ingredients making it the product which offers the best in two worlds.

Hair fall is a pandemic. Across the globe in every village and town there are people who suffer from hair fall and damage. The reason for hair fall can vary from improper and nutrient deficit diet to genetics and maintenance. Irrespective of the root cause of hair fall Anagen Grow helps improve the condition and promotes a healthy, shiny and strong hair.

This hair fall solution gel is prepared from herbs mentioned in the ancient ayurvedic texts as a remedy for hair and scalp problems. Many of these herbs have a 5000 years legacy in helping humanity cope up with hair fall and scalp care.

This unique formula prepared with extracts from Indian Gooseberry, Curry leaves, Henna, Indigo, Hibiscus and False daisy in gel base is clinically proven for efficacy in reducing hair fall and improving the speed of hair growth. The manufacturer’s website gives details of studies which claim a 30% faster hair growth in just seven days amongst subjects who used Anagen Grow. Studies have also proven this gel’s efficacy in treating hair damage due to exposure to chemicals and also improve protein synthesis in the scalp.

AMAZING AYURVEDIC INGREDIENTS 

Amla is the primary ingredient in Anagen Grow hair serum. Epigallo catechin 3 gallete (EGGG) present in amla provides moisture to the shaft and in this in turn increases the time frame of the growing phase of the hair. Amla also has the potential to protect hair from heat and photo-damage. It strengthens the hair follicles by nourishing them holistically and thus helps reverse hair thinning. Amla is the best medicine to prevent and slow down premature graying. It is a great source of calcium which strengthens hair and scalp. Amla is a standalone hair and scalp care herb and it is no surprise that it has made its way to be the first name in the ingredient list of Anagen Grow.

Henna is another major ingredient in Anagen Grow serum. It is the best medicine to improve hair color. It promotes a thick, shiny hair with a darker texture and thus helps in premature greying. It also has nutrients to nourish the scalp and promote hair growth

Curry leaves have been used in traditional medical systems for centuries as a promoter of hair growth. It is one of the most commonly used household treatments for hair care in Indian homes. Curry leaves have anti-microbial properties and helps reduce microbial activity in the hair. This helps in case of dandruff caused by fungal activities which also at times becomes the reason for hair fall. Curry leaves are primarily used to improve texture of the hair. It helps slow down graying of the hair. It nourishes the hair roots when infused in an anupana like Anagen Grow gel base and promotes the growth of thick, smooth and strong hair.

Hibiscus plant extracts are used in Ayurveda as the best hair cleansers. They are a major ingredient in herbal powders because of their cleansing properties. Hibiscus also nourishes the scalp and prevents the dying of hair follicles. This helps in preventing baldness. It is the best nourishment in case of receding hairlines. 

Indigo plant extracts are used in Anagen Grow serum to help reverse premature graying. If you ever felt your salt and pepper looks cannot be reversed, indigo extracts is your best bet.

No ayurvedic formula for hair fall is complete with false daisy or Bringaraj. This herb native to the Indian subcontinent has been used for 5000 years in Indian medical systems to improve hair and scalp health. Extracts from this herb can be used to treat all kinds of problem in the hair and scalp. Be it premature graying, hair fall, hair damage, receding hairline, baldness, hair thinning and what not! Bringaraj is a one stop solution to all problems in the hair. There are testimonies available where oils enhanced with bringa have helped prevent male pattern baldness which is generally considered untreatable in allopathy.

Anagen Grow is prepared by extracting nutrients from these ayurvedic herbs and infusing them in a gel base. The high concentration and power of these herbal extracts make Anagen Grow a highly efficient hair care treatment.

INDICATIONS

Hair fall

Premature Graying

Baldness

Receding Hairline

Hair damage and breakage

Hair thinning

Hair and Scalp nourishment

HOW TO USE

Spread Anagen Grow serum around the scalp thoroughly and evenly. Do this regularly one or two times a day for a few weeks to observe mind blowing results.

SIDE EFFECTS

There are no side effects observed for using this product.

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