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This churan is a pure herbal ayurvedic  formulation. The herbs in the formulation shows calming effects on brain and provides relaxation. It ingredient list have herbs like Sonth, amla, pippli, haldi, marich, bala , lauh bhasam, suddha gandhak etc. that have stress relieving properties and provide relief from anxiety. The herbs also show  Neuroprotective , Antioxidant, Carminative and Anti-inflammatory properties.

INGREDIENTS :

• Amla (Emblica officinalis) : It is a rich source of Vitamin- C that regulates the production of norpinephrine , a neurotransmitter that helps to enhance brain functions. It is also rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals that boost the memory by fighting against free radical and minimizing the damage caused by free radical.
• Sonth (Zingiber officinale) : It is rich in anti-oxidents . The active compound 6-gingerol Inhibits cholinesterase activity . It also have anti-inflammatory properties. It regulates the production of dopamine, epinephrine and Seratonin content in hippocampus and cerebral cortex.
• Pippali (Piper longum): It has alkoloid named piperdine which have potent anti-depressant like properties. It also improve the blood circulation to the brain. It protects against damage to myelin sheath.
• Marich (Piper nigrum): It contain mood-inducing chemicals that helps to sooth and calm the brain. It is also high in antioxidant thus helps to fight damage caused by free radicals. It also impprove the blood sugar levels in body.
• Haldi (Curcuma longa): : It is a common household spice all over the world. It act as an immunity booster and is quite useful for brain. Curcumine the active ingredient in turmeric has ability to cross blood-brain barrier and help clear the plaque. Also improve neuron functions and encourage neuron growth.
• Bala (Sida cordifolia): : It has CNS depressant properties that helps to relieve the mind stress thus helps in anxiety and sleep disorders. It is used as nervine tonic in ayurveda.
• Suddha Gandhak : It is a potent antioxidant that offers a numder of health benefits. It also improve the blood circulation inbody and also helps to detoxifies the entire body.
• Lauha Bhasma :It is rich source of natural iron that improves the haemoglodin levels thus increasing oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.

USES OF BRAIN RELAXANT CHURNA :

• Anti depressant
• Maintain blood sugar level
• Increase Haemoglobin levels
• Insomnia
• Cures indigestion
• Nerve tonic
• Helpful in Ulcerative colitis
• Anti microbial
• Strengthen immune system

Compared to Brain Relaxant churna the allopathic counterpart is combination of Diazepam :

It comes under Benzodiazepine family that acts as anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant. It has a rapid onset with long duration of action and is commonly used in treatment of severe anxiety, panic disorders and seizures.

MECHANISM OF ACTION

It binds to receptors in various parts of spinal cord and brain which increase the inhibitory effect of GABA . GABA is a chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in CNS that reduce neuronal excitability.

It is available in market under brand names:

• Almpose
• Alzepam
• Anxol
• Calmod
• Calmpose
• Diaclam
• Daize
• Diazecalm

SIDE-EFFECTS :

• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Spinning sensation
• Irritability
• Ataxia
• Slurred speech
• Skin rashes
• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Itching
• Muscle weakness
• Restlessness

CONTRAINDICATIONS :

• Liver disorders
• Severe renal deficiencies
• Pregnancy
• Myasthenia gravis
• Severe hepatic deficiencies
• Breast feeding
• Severe sleep apnea
• Glaucoma
• Hypersensitivity to Diazepam

These tablets are herbal and purely ayurvedic formulations. It is helpful in treatment of psychiatric conditions and also helps to balance the vitiated three doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha in body. These tablets improves speech problems and intelligence. It is useful  for making nervous system strong. It has various herbs like Vacha, Bala, Shankhpushpi, Nagkeshar etc that helps to fight insomnias, stress and anxiety. It also has antioxidant , immuno boosting , anti-depressant , anti-epileptic and neuro protecting properties.

INGREDIENTS :

• Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) : It has anxiolytic and anti-stress properties that are useful in calming body and mind. It reduce mental fatigue thus improves sleeping pattern. Its active ingredient reduce weakness and fatigue thus improves immunity of body.
• Vacha(Acorus calamus) : It has nerve soothing properties and helps to improve persons memory. It is used in ayurveda as nerve tonic to relax mind and fight anxiety and depression.
• Jeevak( Malaxis acuminata ) : It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It also have anti-oxidant properties thus helps to reverse the damage caused by free radicals. It also show immuno-modulatory effects on the body.
• Bala( Sida cordifolia ) : It has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties . It is a immunity boosting herb that forms chief ingredient of several important formulations in ayurveda. It contain ephedrine which is known to stimulate the central nervous system .
• Swaran bhasma: it has anti-anxiety, adaptogenic and sedative properties which helps to elevate the mood and relieve symptoms like lack of attention, irritability, anxiousness and stress. It also regulate the production of serotonin which bestows happy and fresh feeling.
• Kakoli( Roscoea purpurea ) : It has immunostimulant activities. It is also have anti-oxidant properties thus helps to rejuvenate the brain cells .
• Nirgundi( Vitex negundo ) : It contain chemical compounds Flavonoids and fatty acids which helps to improve memory and intelligence. It helps to elevate the mood and regulate sleep thus helps in insomnia, depression and anxiety.
• Shilajatu: It contain anti-oxidant named fulvic acid that prevents break down of brain chemicals needed for memory thus it enhance focus, concentration and calmness. It is a powerful adaptogen thus helps to relieve stress and anxiety .
• Twak ( Cinnamomum verum ): It is useful in regulating the production of dopamine. It contain compounds that inhibits the growth of brain proteins responsible for causing Alzheimer’s disease.
• Kantakari( Solanum xanthocarpum ) : It has anti-depressant, anti-anxiety and memory boosting properties. It also have antioxidant properties that protect the brain cells from the damage caused by free radicals.

USES OF MANN MITRA TABLETS :

• Insomnia
• Stress booster
• Sleep disturbances
• Anxiety
• Improve brain function and memory
• Immuno modulator
• Schizophrenia
• Epilepsy
• Panic attack
• Adult autism

Compared to Brain Mann Mitra Tablets the allopathic counterpart is Doxepin

It comes under the class of drugs called Tricyclic antidepressants. It is works by increasing certain substances in brain that are needed to maintain mental balance. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and depression. It is also used sometimes for treatment of hives without known cause.

MECHANISM OF ACTION :
It  is known to be selective histamine H1 receptor blocker. Histamine is important mediator of wakefulness in cycle of sleep.

It inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine  at synaptic nerve terminals. It has negligible effect on reuptake of dopamine thus increase the dopamine neurotransmission in frontal cortex.

Available in market under brand name of :

• Doxedep
• Noctaderm
• Spectra
• Doxin
• Psychopin

SIDE-EFFECTS :

• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Flushing
• Change in appetite
• Weight changes
• Diarrhea
• Tinnitus
• Swollen testicles
• Excessive thirst
• Indigestion
• Excessive sweating
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Vomiting
• Increase in pupil size
• Constipation
• Hair loss
• Chills
• Headache

CONTRAINDICATIONS :

• Heart attack within last 30 days
• Torsades de pointes
• Overactive thyroid gland
• Alcoholisum
• Sleep apnea
• Glaucoma
• BPH

These tablets are  herbo-mineral tablets and a purely ayurvedic formulation. It helps to balance kapha dosha in body. These tablets mainly helps to balance Thyroid hormones and also helps in weight management , improve brain, functions, lowers cholesterol levels, lowers blood pressure. These tablets contain ingredients like Kanchnar, Gandhair, Brahmi, Shudh guggul. These ingredients helps to maintain rapid heartbeat , irragular heartbeat. Thyroheal tablets helps to maintain proper functioning of thyroid gland and helps to treat Hyperthyroidism.

INGREDIENTS :

• Brahmi ( Bacopa monnieri ) : It is one of the potent nervine tonic used in ayurvedic medicine and also helps to improve memory. It helps to improve alertness , calm emotions, support concentration and improve sleep quality. It is useful to cure hypothyroidism by unblocking nervous, circulation and digestive channels. It is nootropic and metabolic stimulant in nature therefore is effective in controlling metabolic and neuro-endocine
• Kanchnar ( Bauhinia variegate ):It removes the excess kapha from body thus regulating the functioning of thyroid gland and improve its imbalance. It also helps to regulate blood flow, lowers cholesterol level and purifies blood by getting rid of blood toxins. It also helps to regulate menstrual cycle by stimulating hormonal balance   and regulating blood circulation.
• Shudh Guggul ( Commiphora mukul ):It helps to regulate functions of thyroid gland thus improve the condition. It also remove the unwanted toxins from the body and enhance the agni thus preventing fat accumulation in body. it also encourage the liver health by stimulating the production of liver enzymes.
• Gandhir ( Coelus forskohlii ): It helps to natural promote the functioning of thyroid and also helps to regulate the metabolism. The chemical compound forskolin present in it helps in weight loss also.

USES OF CAC THYROHEAL TABLETS :

• Boosts thyroid function
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Stress
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-hypertensive
• Hypolipidemic
• Helps in weight management
• Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)
• Improves brain health
• Antioxidant
• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
• Muscle weakness
• Sweating
• Disturbed sleep
• Trembling in your hands and fingers
• Joints pain
• Decreased concentration
• Brittle bones
• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Mood swings
• Infertility
• Weak memory
• Dryness of eye

Compared to Thyroheal tablets  the allopathic counterpart is Metimazole

It is used in the treatment of overactive thyroid ( Hyperthyroidism) . It comes under class of Anti-thyroid Agent drugs.  It prevent production of too much thyroid hormone by thyroid gland. It takes few weeks to show full effects.

It may also be prescribed before surgery of thyroid to lower the levels of thyroid hormones and minimize its manipulation effects.

MECHANISUM OF ACTION :

It inhibits the enzyme thyroperoxidase  which act as catalyst in conversion of iodide to iodine . Iodine is important for the formation of Thyroxine (T4) and Iodothyronine(T3).  Thus inhibiting the Thyroperoxidase  helps to lower the level of T4 and T3 in body.

SIDE-EFFECTS :

• Dizziness
• Hair loss
• Agranulocytosis
• Hives
• Aplastic anemia
• Nausea
• Poly-arthritis
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Thrombocytopenia
• Hepato-toxicity
• Joint or muscle pain
• Swelling of Salivary glands
• Numbness or Tingling
• Vomiting
• Vertigo
• Skin Reactions
• Stomach upset
• Jaundice
• Dark urine
• Loss of taste
• Acute Pancreatitis

CONTRAINDICATIONS :

• Hypersensitivity
• Breastfeeding

It is purely herbal and ayurvedic formulation. It is helpful to relax muscles and muscle cramps thus relieving body pains. It helps to balances all three doshas Vata, pitta and Kapha  in body thus maintain proper blood circulation. This oil provide soothing effect to the affected areas. It contain ingredients like musta , jivanti , Usher, shatavri , bilwa and kantakari that are natural pain relievers.

INGREDIENTS :

• Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) :It have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties .It acts on nervous system and prevent transmission of  pain signals to the central nervous system

• Rasna ():It contain antispasmodic properties so helps to relax smooth muscles , enable flexible muscular functions and loosen constricted tissues. It also have analgesic properties so lower pain, inflammation and soreness in muscles.

• Dhatura (Datura stramonium): It has strong pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.  It also have analgesic properties.

• Nirgundi (Vitex nirgundo): It is a popular herb in ayurveda used for all kind of joint pain. It has potent anti-convulsing and antioxidant properties. Alkaloid nishindine present in it has  anti-inflammatory and analgesic qualities.

• Kuchla (Strychnos nux-vomica): It has anti-inflammatory properties that helps to reduce swelling in joints and provide relief from stiffness.

• Erand (Ricinus communis) : It has compound ricinoleic acid that helps to reduce pain and swelling caused by inflammation. It also helps to improve blood circulation.

• Khurasani ajwain (Hyoscyamus niger) : It has anti-inflammatory compounds that is excellent natural aid to get rid of pain . it also have anesthetic properties that soothens pain and swelling.

• Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) : It has powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties which helps to reduce joint pain and muscle pain.

• Shunthi (Zingiber officinale): it contain anti-inflammatory componds that helps to ease stiffness and pain. It increase blood circulation in affected area so cut down the pain there.

• Lavang (Myrtus caryophyllus) : It contain eugenol that have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that helps to relieve pain. It also exhibit numbing effects also.

• Kauri vach (Acorus calamus) : It commonly used to relieve joint, muscle , vascular and nerve injury induced inflammatoery and neuropathic pain.

• Til oil (Sesamum indicum) :It helps to balance aggravated vata and clears the blocked body channels that helps to relieve the pain.

• Karpoor (Camphora officinalis) : It have a biofrezzing and icy hot effect that helps to relieve inflammation, swelling and pain in the joints. It is also helpful to reduce itching and irritation.

• Winter green oil (Methyl salicylate) : It has counter irritant propertie . It work by causing irritation in the underlying tissues which in turn reduce pain and swelling.

• Nilgiri oil (Eucalyptus globulus): Oil from Nilgiri helps to reduce inflammation in joints and muscles as it exhibit anti-inflammatory properties.

USES:

• Knee pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Cervical spondylitis
• Backache

Compared to Pain O Kill oil  the allopathic counterpart is Diclofenac gel :

It is a prescribed drug used to relieve joint pains. It is also used in the treatment of actinic keratosis.

It is a Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NASID) .

MECHANISUM OF ACTION :

It inhibits the enzyme , Cyclo oxygenase – 1 and 2 that is responsible for the production of prostaglandin (PG) G2 . Prostaglandin (PG) G2 has broad activity in inflammation and pain thus providing relief from pain and swelling.

It is available in market under brand name of :

• Omnigel
• Volini maxx
• Hifenac gel
• Myospas TH
• Oxalgin
• Rubllin Quick relief pain gel

SIDE EFFECTS :

• Burning and itching sensation on site of application
• Swelling , redness and skin rash on site of application
• Eye pain
• Headache
• Increased sensitivity to sunlight
• Sore throat
• Troubled breathing
• Cough