Gokshuradi guggulu is a pure herbal formulation used in treatment of urinary tract infection and kidney disorders. It acts as diuretic and improves the function of kidney. It is helpful in diseases like kidney stones, osteoarthritis, difficulty in urination, gout etc.

INGREDIENTS:

• Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) :

It gives relief in benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate gland due to its diuretic or cold properties. This helps to increase urine secretion and reduce the swelling and burning sensation during urination. Gokshura have anti-obesity,anti-aging, hypotensive properties.

• Guggul(COMMIPHORA MUKUL):

It contains a mixture of plant compounds including steroids,essential oils, lignans, flavonoids. It has anti-inflammatory ,anti-arthritic, antispasmodic, antioxidant, antimicrobial properties.

• Black pepper  (Piper nigrum):

 It contains a chemical called piperine . It reduces pain, improve breathing,reduce inflammation. It also improves brain function.

• Ginger (Zingiber officinale):

The ginger spice comes from the root of plant.it is used as a food flavoring and medicine. It contains chemicals that reduce nausea and swelling. Ginger have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral properties.

• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula):

the haritaki contains tannins such as chebulinic acid. It also contains 18 amino acids and little amount of phosphorus, succinic, quinic acid. It helps in digestion and therapeutic properties like cardio protective, diuretic, laxative,expectorant, astringent.

• Pippali (piper longum):

It contains many phytochemicals including alkanoids as important secondary metabolites essential oil and steroids. It act as a rejuvenate by increasing depleted dhatu. It is used to treat many diseases such as vomiting, cough, skin allergic condition,. Inflammatory condition. It also act as a carminative, digestant, appetizer, stimulant, diuretic.

• Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica):

 It contains many antioxidants such as tannins, lignans and flavones. It has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to treat hair infection, itching. It also gives essential nutrients to the hair follicles, improves blood flow and strengthen the hair from the root to tips.

• Mustak or Nagarmotha (Cyprus rotundus):

 It has katu ,tikta and kshaya taste laghu and ruksha properties . It revitalizes the metabolic rate and supports the maintenance of healthy bodyweight. It also promotes normal liver function. It improves lactation, relieves fever, burning sensation and excessive thirst.

• Amla or Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis):

It is a rich source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It contains different polyphenols such as Gallic acid, luteolin. It has anti-bacterial or anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to improve immunity, aids in weight management, prevent viral infection. It is a natural blood purifier relieves pain.

USES:

• Kidney stone.
• Gouty arthritis.
• High blood pressure.
• Helps to support prostate health.
• Support reproductive system.
• Prevent urinary tract infection.
• It is useful in bed –wetting.

ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART OF GOKSHURADI GUGGULU ALONG WITH ITS SIDE EFFECTS.:

FUROSEMIDE:

It belongs to the class of loop diuretic. It is used in treatment of extremely high blood pressure and edema. It removes extra water and electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. The chemical formula of Furosemide is C₁₂H₁₀ClN₂NaO₅S. It prevents body from absorbing too much salt. It is used to treat fluid retention in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disorder such as Nephrotic syndrome

BRAND NAMES:

• Lasix

USES:

1. Treatment of Hypertension
2. Edema caused by congestive heart failure.

SIDE EFFECTS :

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Chest pain
• Nausea
• vomiting
• Shortness of breath.
• Muscle spasm
• Skin rash

CONTRAINDICATION:

• Hypokalemia
• Severe hyponatremia
• Hypotension
• Anuria

These tablets are purely herbal and Ayurvedic formulation. These tablets helps to relieve the mental as well as physical stress and fatigue. In Ayurved imbalance of tridoshas i.e Vata, Pitta and Kapha leads to development of the disease in the body. And Vata doshas sub type Prana vayu which is located in brain regulates the sensory perception but its vitiation leads to development of insomnia, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, depression etc. The herbs used in the tablets are Brahmi, amla, tagar , sarpgandha and amla. These herbs have vata pacifying properties thus helps to relieve the conditions caused by vitiated prana vayu. These tablets helps to pacify the nervous system making the body and mind calm.

INGREDIENTS OF CALM SLEEP TABLETS :

• JATAMANSI (Nardostachys jatamansi ) : It is potent ayurvedic nerve tonic used to enhance the function of nerves along with providing nourishment to the brain cells. It also fight the stress and enhance cognitive performance along with over all well being. It also have calming and soothing effect on the mind and body thus helps to relieve stress and fatigue while providing sound sleep. It tends to lessen symptoms such as irritability, depression associated with sleep disorder.
• BRAHMI (Centella asiatica ) : It is a potent brain tonic that helps to lower the cortisol levels and manage the stress. It also tends to improve the alertness and concentration. It helps to calm hyperactive brain nerves which not only induce sleep but also enhance the sleep quality.
• TAGAR (Valeriana wallichii) : It helps to reduce activity of certain chemical thus helps in calming the hyperactive brain and inducing sound sleep. It also have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties thus serve as nerve tonic.
• SARGANDHA (Rauwolfia serpentina ):It has bioactive compounds called Alkaloids that has sedative properties thus impart positive influence on agitated mind and central nervous system. As it pacifies the mind and tackles bouts nervousness, anxiety, panic attack etc thus provides peaceful sleep.
• KHURASANI AJWAIN(Hyoscyamus niger) : It induce hynosis  thus is helpful remedy for the treatment of insomnia.  It also has sedative properties thus helps to calm the agitated mind.
• AMLA (Emblica officinalis) : It has sedative properties thus helps to alleviate stress and provide sound sleep in insomnia. It also have anti-oxidant properties which helps in limiting the damage caused by free radicals and improve overall body healthy.

USES OF CALM SLEEP TABLETS :

• Relax mind
• Keep stress free
• Calm sleep
• Hypertension
• Anxiety
• Depression
• OCD

COMPARED TO CAC PAIN-O-KILL TABLETS ITS ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART IS FLURAZEPAM

Flurazepam is a derivative of Benzo-diazepine. It has anti-convulsant, sedative, anxiolytic, hypnotic and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. It gets absorbed within 30 minutes of ingestion from the gastro-intestinal tract. Flurazepam stays in the blood stream for days after even after discontinuing it. It should not be continued any longer than 1 to2 weeks for treatment of insomnia.

MECHANISM OF ACTION :

It binds with allosteric site of GABA-A receptors and increase the action of GABA (chemical messenger) that tends to suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells thus inducing sleep.

Available in market under brand name of :

• Nindral
• Fluraz
• Zomnia

SIDE-EFFECTS:

• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Heartburn
• Diarrhea
• Irritability
• Joint pain
• Drowsiness
• Constipation
• Loss of coordination
• Weakness
• Nervousness
• Nausea
• Chest pain
• Rash
• Hoarseness
• Difficulty in breathing
• Hives
• Dry mouth
• Increased sweating
• Unpleasant taste in mouth

CONTRA-INDICATION :

• Porphyria
• Drug abuse
• Depression
• Psychotic disorder
• Decreased lung function
• Liver problems
• Pregnancy

Depression is mood disorder which persist for weeks or months that negatively affects individuals way of thinking, way of feeling and how they response to certain conditions. It tends to interfere with individuals day to day routine. Feeling sad or feeling dishearten due to difficult life situations is normal reaction but if the feeling of sadness persist every day for at least 2 weeks and also have other symptoms than it is cause of serious concern.  If depression is not timely manage the symptoms may worsen and can lead to suicide or self-harm.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF DEPRESSION?

The exact causes of depression is not known but multiple factors tends to contribute in the development of this condition. The factors includes :

• Genetics : Having family history of depression can increase the risk three folds for development of depression than other individuals.
• Stressful Life events : Experiencing difficult life situations like divorce, death of loved ones, financial crisis, isolation etc can trigger depression in individual.
• Certain Medications : Some medicines tends to develop depression in individual as their side-effect. Also abuse of alcohol or drugs can increase the risk of depression.
• Brain Chemistry : Imbalance of neuro-transmitters like dopamine and serotonin can contribute in development of depression.
• Health Conditions : Chronic conditions like diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease etc and chronic pain can increase the risk of depression.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION?

The common symptoms of depression experienced by individual includes :

• Loss of interest in hobbies
• Feeling hopeless or sad
• Getting frustrated or irritated easily
• Trouble in sleeping or excessive sleep
• Eating too little or too much
• Feeling of Fatigue all day
• Difficulty in concentration or making decisions.
• Physical issues like stomachache, headache etc.
• Self-harm
• Suicidal thoughts

DIET THAT HELPS TO IMPROVE DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS :

Improvement in one’s diet by focusing on fresh and wholesome food which has high nutritional value may improve symptoms  of depression. Not only addition of health food but one should also eliminate processed sweets, foods and fried food for better improvement.

The diet that helps to improve symptoms of depression includes :

• Protein Rich Food : Amino acid called tryptophan helps body to make energy and also helps in formation of neuro-transmitters melatonin and serotonin. Serotonin is said to have positive effects on individuals mood and melatonin helps to achieve good sleep which in turn improve the mood. Including tryptophan rich foods in diet helps to alleviate the symptoms of depression .The food includes :
  • Tuna
  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Low fat cheese
  • Soy products
  • Beans
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids Rich Food : Omega-3 fatty acids is important part of cell membranes and also affect the cell receptors function which are present on membrane. It is present in high concentration in cells of brain. It is said to improve the symptoms of depression .The food rich in Omega 3 fatty acids includes :
  • Walnuts
  • Flax seeds
  • Salmon
  • Soybean oil
  • Chia seeds
  • Canola oil
• Selenium Rich Food : The oxidative stress causes damage in the brain cells leading to development of stress and depression. Selenium work as excellent anti-oxidant in body that helps to reduce damage caused by oxidative stress and also neutralize excess free radicals. But too much of selenium can lead to its toxicity thus show be consumed with caution. The food rich in Selenium includes :
  • Brazil nut
  • Oysters
  • Crab
  • Clams
  • Brown rich
• Good Carbs : Intake of carbohydrate signals brain to release mood enhancing neuro-transmitter called Serotonin. So one should incorporate healthy carbohydrates and eliminate processed carbs, sugar from their diet. Intake of :
  • Legumes
  • Vegetables
  • Fruits
  • Whole Grains
• Vitamin-B Rich Food : Low levels of Vitamin B are linked with experiencing low mood or symptoms of depression. Vitamin-B plays important role in formation of dopamine and serotonin the neuro-transmitters related to regulation of mood. Food rich In Vitamin-B includes :
  • Whole Grain
  • Poultry
  • Chickpeas
  • Broccoli
  • Kale
  • Spinach
• Probiotics : The probiotic improve health gut flora. The gut flora has connection to brain called as Gut-brain axis which plays vital role in the production of neurotransmitters affecting mood, appetite or sleep habits , affects cognitive functions and body’ s response to stress. So improvement in the gut health tends to relieve symptoms of Depression also. The probiotic rich foods products includes :
  • Yogurt
  • Kimchi
  • Miso
  • Kombucha
  • Idli

FOODS TO AVOID IN DEPRESSION :

• Caffeine
• Heavily processed foods
• Alcohol
• Processed sugar and artificial sweeteners
• Hydrogenated oil
• High-fat dairy products
• High sodium rich food
• Carbonated drinks

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATIONS FOR TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION

1. Brodley Syrup:

This syrup maintains the overall activity of the brain. As the herbs used for the preparation of this syrup are Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), etc. These all acts as a mind relaxant. The use of this syrup provides good results to the dementia patient. This syrup has the best memory boosting power and helps in increasing the blood flow to the brain. It is used as an antioxidant that increases retention power

Recommended Dosage:Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

2. Mann Mitra tablet:

Mann Mitra tablet is herbal and purely ayurvedic medicine. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment for psychiatric conditions and help to balance all the three doshas of body i.e vata, pitta, kapha. CAC Mann Mitra tablet improves intelligence and speech problems. It is helpful for making the nervous system strong and nerves as well. It contains various herbs like Bala, Vacha, Shankhpushpi, Nagkeshar etc that help you fight insomnia, anxiety, and stress. It works as a antioxidant, anti depressant, immuno booster, anti epileptic and as neuro protective drug.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

3. Rasayan Vati:

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral Ayurvedic formulation which contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi,  Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, , Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Brahmi, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immune-modulator properties. These tablets provides good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improves immunity.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Calm Sleep tablet:

Calm sleep tablet is an amazing combination of natural herbs like bhang, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stressful conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to calm minds and make your body relax and light. In Ayurveda when there is an imbalance of three energies i.e. vata, pitta and Kapha, it leads to disease. Vata has a sub dosha named prana doshas which regulates the sensory perception, brain, and mind. calm sleep tablets is effective in depression, anxiety, insomnia, amnesia, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, and hypertension.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice a daily.

5. Brain relaxant churna:

This churna is a pure Ayurvedic preparation which contains Amla (Emlica officinalis), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Marich (Piper nigrum), Haldi (Curcuma longa), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Suddha gandhak, Lauha bhasma, etc. It is mainly used for the treatment of psychiatric conditions, speech problems, to improve the intelligence and also beneficial in sleep disturbances, panic attacks, phobia, and relieves stress.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablespoonful twice daily.

6. Stress care tablet:

Stress care tablets are pure herbal formulation prepared from ingredients like Sarpgandha (Rauwolfia serpentine), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Jatamansi (Nardostacys jatamansi).The herbs used for formulation of these tablets show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, anti-depressant, & immune-modulator properties. These herbal tablets gives good result in Stress, Depression, Anxiety, All neurological disorders, Increases intelligence, and Improves memory.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily.

SPRING SEASON:

It is the season of the year between winter and summer during which temperature gradually rise. During the spring season flowers bloom and trees begin to grow and reproduce. The days are longer and temperature becomes warmer in spring season.

According to Ayurveda it is compared with vasant ritu. The climate is warmer so kapha will accumulated in shishir ritu and liquefies in this ritu by hot sun rays. It diminishes the digestive power and increases various diseases like cough, cold, sinusitis, indigestion or allergic condition. New pollens are released on trees so different allergies affected health.

COMMON DISEASES DURING SPRING SEASON:

1. Asthma :

Asthma is a respiratory disorder that is characterized by the inflammation of airways. The airway become narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This causes difficulty in breathing, trigger coughing produce wheezing sound. With spring season a lot of asthma cases because in environment lot of triggering factor is present such as dust,pollen, fertilizers  etc.

2. Lyme disease:

 It is most common tick borne illness caused by black legged tick .spring time is the peak time for lyme disease. Pain in muscle, joints, bones, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breathe, inflammation of brain and spinal cord, nerve pain, numbness or tingling sensation in hand and feet’s . This disease can effect your nervous system the tick borne illness is common in spring season because insects and bugs more active in warm weather.

3. Gastroenteritis:

 It is the inflammation of the linning of stomach and intestine .the main symptoms including nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and pain muscle ache or headache, low grade fever.  Rhinoviruses, noroviruses thrive in warm weather.

4. Seasonal allergies :

Pollen from trees serves as one of the most common allergy trigger. when all these minute particles enters into nose cause a symptom such as runny nose, watery eyes, coughing, sneezing dark circles under the eyes.

5. Conjunctivitis:

 It is a condition in which conjunctive becomes inflamed. Allergens like pollen and pet dander can cause conjunctivitis in spring season .Eye are very sensitive to air because in this season more pollutants or irritants in air. Redness, watering from ey, feeling foreingn body sensation, itching, and irritation are the common symptoms of conjunctivitis.

6. Sinusitis:

Acute inflammation of the sinus mucous membrane is called as sinusitis. Runny nose, stuffy nose, headache, sore throat, cough, bad breathe are the symptoms of sinusitis. Plant start releasing pollens that cause many people to suffer from this disease.

PREVENTION OF COMMON SPRING DISEASES:

• Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth again and again.
• Avoid day sleep
• Avoid heavy or oily food
• Avoid repeated eating or overeating.
• Keep the house clean from pollens or dust.
• Proper washing of hands
• Keep your immune system healthy with nutritious diet.

PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES:

1. Vamana
2. Nasya

GOOD FOODS TO EAT IN SPRING SEASON:

1. Barley
2. Ragi
3. Coriander
4. Cumin
5. Turmeric
6. Sweet potato

FOODS TO AVOID IN SPRING SEASON:

• Tomatoes
• Melons
• Alcohol
• Dairy products like curd, cheese.
• Ice creams
• Sweet dishes

CAC MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISESASES OCCUR IN SPRING SEASON:

1. Detox Premium Powder

The powder is very beneficial to cure any body pain as it removes excess toxins from the body and balances the aggravated pitta and vata dosha. It consists of several herbs and bhasmas such as shukta pishti, giloy satv, parwal pishti, kamdudha rasa, moti pishti, gandhak rasayan, akik pishti, etc. The ingredients help in reducing swelling, redness, shrinkage of tear lining in the anus, burning sensation, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice daily.

2. Nerve up tablet

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas. It reduces kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. This tablet helps in the symptoms related to Allergy.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. Curcumin Capsule

Curcumin Capsule helps in pacifying all three doshas. Curcumin Capsule is beneficial for variety of skin conditions like Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dermatitis. This Capsule contains standardized extract of the herb Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric having powerful Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-microbial and Antioxidant properties.
Recommended Dosage: Take 2 capsules twice daily.

4. Amrit Tulsi Ras

This herbal preparation is in drops form prepared from five types of Tulsi. Shama Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Rama Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum), Kapoor Tulsi (Ocimum canum), Shwet Tulsi (Ocimum basilicum), Nimba Tulsi (Ocimum citriodorum) that provides good result in all allergic reactions.
Recommended Dosage: Take two to three drops twice daily.

5. Immuno Booster Tablet

It is a pure herbal combination that helps to build up immunity. It consists of effective levels of antioxidants. vitamin C and E circulate in the body to protect it against the damage caused by free radicals. It has natural immunity-boosting properties to prevent and ease cough, cold, headache, and infections. it provides quick relief from early signs of running nose, itching throat, body ache, and weakness.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6. Kapha Sachet

The powder contains a mixture of herbal ingredients which are mainly made for the treatment of asthma. Their properties generally balance the vata and kapha dosha. The sachet contains ingredients like – Sitopladi churna,  Laxmi vilas ras, Godanti bhasma, etc. It is used mainly in chronic cough, whooping cough and trouble breathing. It also relieves congestion of chest, sore throat. The ingredients loosen the mucus accumulated in the chest thus making it easy to cough it out. Its main therapeutic effects appear on lungs, pleura, and airways.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 sachet twice daily.

7 . Anu Tailam

Anu tailam is herbal and ayurvedic oil used for the nasal instillation for curing the various diseases.  It is administrated through the nasal passage to lubricate, protect and calm the mind. It includes – Sesame oil, Bael tree root, Solanum root, Cinnamon stem bark, Holostemma tuber, cardamom fruit, etc. It mainly balances the Kapha dosha and is beneficial in diseases of head, brain, face, nose, and eyes. Its use is generally recommended in chronic headache, problem of migraine, sinusitis, improves the voice, and vocal cords. Anu tailam gives effective results to asthma patients.

Recommended Dosage – Put 2-3 drops of Anu tailam in each nostril.

8. Kantha Sudharak Vati:

The ingredients used for the preparation of the Kantha sudharak vati are Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Lavang (Syzygium aromaticum), Javitri (Myristica fragrans), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi).This is prepared from soothing and expectorant herbs thus relief all throat problems. It gives very effective results in chronic laryngitis, bronchitis and asthma.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 tablets thrice a day.

OVERVIEW

Leprosy is an infectious disease which occurs because of the bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It is also known as Hansen’s disease. The bacteria affect the nerves of the limbs, upper respiratory tract, lining of the nose and skin. There occur severe skin sores, body disfigurement, muscle weakness and nerve damage in the legs, arms and skin. It is one of the oldest diseases recorded. However, it is not easily transmitted from one person to another but spreads through close and repeated contact with mouth and nose droplets. Children are more commonly affected than adults. If not treated at time, it can cause disfigurement and disability.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF LEPROSY?

Leprosy is caused by the bacterium called Mycobacterium leprae. The bacteria spread from the air droplets which are released through coughing or sneezing and multiply slowly. When someone inhales those droplets, they get infected. However, the disease does not spread through the casual contact like hugging, sitting next to them, shaking hands, etc. It only spreads through close and repeated contact for a longer duration of time.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF LEPROSY?

The common signs and symptoms of leprosy are:

• Flat skin lesions
• Numbness in the affected areas
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Nodule formation
• Formation of reddish plaques on the skin lesion
• Peripheral nerve thickening
• Muscle weakness
• Limb disfigurement
• Thick and dry skin
• Ulcers on the soles of feet (painless)
• Loss of eyelashes and eyebrows
• Paralysis in hands and feet
• Nose bleeding
• Nasal congestion
• Burning sensation in skin

DIFFERENT TYPES OF LEPROSY

Leprosy is of different types depending on the type of lesion involved. Following are the various types of leprosy:

• Tuberculoid leprosy: It is a mild form of leprosy. In this, there are only one or few patches of discolored skin. The affected area is numb due to nerve damage. It is a less contagious form of leprosy.
• Lepromatous leprosy: It is a more severe form of leprosy. There occurs widespread skin rashes and bumps along with muscle weakness and numbness. Other body organs such as kidneys, nose and reproductive organs may get affected.
• Borderline leprosy: This type of leprosy has characterstics of both tuberculoid and lepromatous leprosy.

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS WHICH ARE ASSOCIATED WITH LEPROSY?

If leprosy is not treated at time, it can lead to several complications. Following are the complications which are related to leprosy:

• Loss of hair
• Blindness
• Inflammation of iris
• Face disfigurement
• Glaucoma
• Infertility
• Erectile dysfunction
• Muscle weakness
• Renal failure
• Nose bleeds
• Nasal congestion
• Permanent damage to the nerves of arms, legs and feet

AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF LEPROSY

In Ayurveda, a body is composed of three doshas – vata, pitta and kapha. Each dosha is related to a particular set of functions. For a body to be completely healthy, all these doshas should be in complete harmony with each other. When any of the dosha gets disturbed, a disease manifests in body.

Leprosy comes under the category of kushta roga in Ayurveda. It occurs because of the vitiation of the three doshas, rakta and mamsa dhatu. Some of the herbs which are found to be very beneficial for management of leprosy are:

• Pippali
• Chitraka
• Guduchi
• Bakuchi
• Kalka
• Khadira
• Neem
• Manjishtha

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF LEPROSY

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurved centre which are used for the treatment of leprosy:

1. Detox Premium Powder

This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients like Parwal Pishti, Giloy satv, Shukta Pishti, Kamdudha Ras, Gandhak Rasayan, etc.

Parwal Pishti: This Pishti reduces inflammation, flaking, itching of the skin. The Pishti is composed of natural coral calcium processed with rose water.

Shukta Pishti: It helps to balance the Pitta dosha in the body. All signs and symptoms related to Psoriasis patients are managed with this article.

Giloy Satv: This satv is prepared from the herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties of this herb deal with psoriasis easily.

Kamdudha Ras: This herbal-mineral classical preparation balances Pitta dosha in the body.

Gandhak Rasayana: This herbal preparation is used since ancient times for all types of skin disorders.

Tal Sindoor: It contains ingredients like Shuddh parad, Aloe vera, Gandhak, etc that relieve redness in psoriasis patients.

Akik Pishti: This Pishti reduces all types of Pitta related disorder hence it gives good results in psoriasis.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with plain water.

2. Blood Purifier Syrup

It is ayurvedic syrup that consists of various natural ingredients such as Khadir Chall (Acacia catechu), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Harad (Terminalia bellirica), Baheda (Terminalia chebula), Amla (Emblica officinalis), etc. As the syrup purifies the blood by removing excess toxins it is very beneficial in maintaining proper circulation and improves the skin naturally.

Recommended Dosage– Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

3. Twak Tailam

Twak tailam is very effective for the skin as it deeply nourishes the tissues and improves the skin luster. The tailam is composed of yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), etc. The tailam supports skin health, helps in reducing uneven pigments, improves complexion, and helps in deep detoxification and blood purification without any side effects.

Method of Application– Apply over the affected area of the skin.

4. Skin care tablet

Skin care tablet is a pure ayurvedic formulation. It help to maintain the texture of your skin depending on the type of skin you have. It contains various herbs like Haridra khand, Panchnimb churna, Khadir chahal, Chirayta, Mulethi, Chopchini, Gandhak, Ajmoda that work very effectively on all skin types. Skin care is a blood purifying tablet. It cools and detoxifies the blood, increase blood circulation of the skin. It minimizes the blemishes, lighten sun tan, delay ageing of skin and heal skin problems.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

5. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu

Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu is an ayurvedic preparation mainly used for skin diseases. This tablet contains pure herbal ingredients such as Nimba(Azadirachta indica), Patola(Cucumis acutangulus), Guduchi(Tinospora cordifolia), Vasa(Adhatoda vasica), etc. This tablet promotes detoxification and rejuvenation. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu tablet is a natural source of anti – oxidant. It promotes engender vibrant and healthy skin.

Recommended Dosage–Take 1 tablets twice a day with normal water.

6. Panchsakar Churna

Panchsakar Churna is an ayurvedic formulation that consists of five ingredients named as – Saindhav Lavana (Rock Salt), Swarnapatri (Cassia angustifolia), Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa), Shunti – (Zingiber officinale), Balaharitaki  (Unripe fruits of Terminalia chebula). Panchsakar Churna is naturally detoxifying, thus it removes the toxins from the body. It relieves inflammation and useful in all types of skin problems.The powder has an anti – inflammatory properties due to which it can reduces the swelling.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 teaspoonful with lukewarm water at bedtime.

7. Neem soap

Neem soap is natural and herbal handmade soap prepared from the standard extract of herb Neem (Azadirachta indica). Neem herb is widely used to cure acute to chronic Skin problems such as Pimples, Itching, Dryness, Blemishes, Dark spots, Pigmentation, Scars etc. It is such a wonderful herb that is easily available and shows Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial, Antifungal, Antiseptic properties. Neem cleanses the pores and protects the skin from various infections, Psoriasis, Eczema, Leprosy, Skin ulcers. It restores the health of damaged skin, tones skin complexion, prevents premature ageing, Wrinkles, Fine lines can protect against UV rays, and acts as a natural moisturizer for the skin.

Method of Application: Neem Soap can be regularly used on face and body, as a bath soap.

8. Trikatu Tablet

Trikatu Tablet helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps totake out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties. This tablet is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body.

Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

These tablets are purely herbal and ayurvedic formulation. These tablets helps to relax body muscles and muscle cramps to provide relieve from the muscle pain. They have tridosha (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) balancing properties and also helps to maintain the proper circulation of the blood throughout the body. The tablets have soothing effect on the affected area of pain. The contents like Guggulu , jaiphal, shallaki, shigru and hingul used in the preparation of these tablets posses multiple properties that make these herbs natural pain relievers.

INGREDIENTS OF CAC PAIN-O-KILL TABLET:

• JAIPHAL (Myristica fragrans ) : It has potent anti-inflammatory properties due to presence of active compounds like eugenol, elemicin, myristicin and safrole that hinders the action of inflammatory enzyme thus helps to ease muscle and joint pain and also lessen the swelling.
• SHALLAKI (Boswellia serrata ) : According to Ayurved rheumatoid arthritis and other bone disorders are due to accumulation of the ama ( toxin) in body because of improper digestion and vata dosha. Shallaki have vata balancing properties that helps to reduce ama and also lowers the swelling in joints.
• SHUDH GUGGULU ( Commiphora mukul ) : It has potent anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic and anti-arthritic properties thus helps to relive the pain and inflammation in the muscles and joints. It also has anti-oxidant properties that helps to reverse the damage caused by free radical in the body.
• SHIGRU (Moringa oleifera) : It has anti-inflammatory properties that helps to effectively cures the painful issues like arthritis as it helps to relieve the swelling and pain from affected area.
• NIRGUNDI (Vitex negundo) : It contain active compound called nishindine which exhibits analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties thus helps to alleviate joint pain and muscle spasm.
• VATSANABH SHUDH (Aconitum ferox ) : It has anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, nerve stimulating and anesthetic It has active compound like tannins and alkaloids that helps to inhibits activity of inflammatory protein thus reduce joint pain and swelling for the affected area.
• SHUDH HINGUL (Ferula narthex ) : It has potent anti-inflammatory , anti-oxidant and anti-spasmodic properties and helps to improve the circulation of the blood in the body thus helps to relive pain and muscle cramps.

USES OF CAC PAIN-O-KILL TABLET :

• Knee pain
• Good  for overall health
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Cervical spondylitis
• Backache
• Osteoarthritis
• For any-body pain

COMPARED TO CAC PAIN-O-KILL TABLETS ITS ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART IS TRAMADOL :

Tramadol comes under class of drugs known as Opioid agonist. It is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is taken from oral route and starts to show its affect usually within an hour. It affects the brain and alter the body response to pain.

MECHANISM OF ACTION :

Tramadol is similar to endorphins present in brain which binds with the receptors to decrease the pain signals send by the body to brain. The tramadol also work similarly by acting on mu opioid receptors thus blocking the neurons from communicating pain to the brain.

It is available in the market under brand name of :

• Adamon
• Acupain
• Bestodol
• Atdol-DT
• Contramal
• Combitram
• Damol SR
• Dolriz
• Eltram P
• Dolta
• Inodol
• Hyperdol
• Madol
• Jpdol

SIDE-EFFECTS :

• Constipation
• vomiting
• drowsiness
• nausea
• lightheadedness
• headache
• dry mouth
• dizziness
• indigestion
• sweating
• low energy
• abdominal pain
• itching

WITHDRAWAL AND PHYSICAL DEPENDENCY SYMPTOMS INCLUDES:

• Dilated pupils
• Teary eyes
• Feeling anxious, restless or irritable
• Fast heart rate
• Troubled sleep
• Chills
• Muscle aches, joint pain or back pain
• Sweating
• Fast breathing rate

CONTRA-INDICATION OF TRAMADOL :

• History of seizures
• Head injury
• Epilepsy
• Metabolic disorder
• Pregnant and lactating women
• History of alcohol or drug abuse

Type of steatosis of liver which is caused due to factors other than excessive alcohol use. Storage of some fat in liver is normal but in steatosis more than 10% of the liver weight is fat which hinders the normal functioning of the liver and if not managed properly may leads  to other health complications.

Many individuals suffering from Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are asymptomatic and some may never know that they are suffering from this condition. 2 to 5% of peoples suffering from NAFLD tends to experience the associated complications from the fat deposited in the liver. When the fats causes inflammation and damage the liver cells it is termed as Steato-hepatitis.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD)?

The main cause of this condition is not known yet but certain factors contributes in the development of this condition. The factors includes :

• Being overweight or obese : Overweight individual mainly having fat around the waist area increase the risk of NAFLD in individual
• High blood pressure
• Age : Age plays an important role and individual with age more than 50 years are at more risk.
• Type-2 Diabetes
• Underactive Thyroid
• Insulin resistance like in poly-cystic ovary syndrome
• Certain conditions affecting how body uses insulin
• Metabolic syndrome
• Smoking
• High cholesterol

WHAT ARE THE STAGES OF NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD)?

This condition gradually progress and eventually causes permanent damage to liver if not detected early. The main stages  includes :

• Simple Fatty liver or Steatosis : There is large harmless build-up of the fat in liver cells which is mostly undetected.
• Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis : There is inflammation of the liver cells in this stage as it is more serious form of NAFLD.
• Fibrosis : Due to persistent inflammation there is scaring of the tissues around liver along with nearby blood vessels. Even after scaring the liver is still functioning normally.
• Cirrhosis : After year of inflammation the liver shrinks and becomes lumpy and scarred . The damage is permanent which can lead to liver cancer and liver failure.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD)?

There are usually no symptoms but some of the common symptoms experienced includes :

• Discomfort or pain in upper abdomen on right side
• Fatigue
• Yellowing of eyes and skin
• Abdominal swelling
• Red palms
• Enlarged blood vessels beneath skin surface
• Ascites

AYURVED APPROACH :

In Ayurved it can be correlated with Yakrutodar Rog. Due to exposure to etiological factors the pitta and kapha get vitiated . The vitiated kapha dosha enters the yakrit (liver) which is said to be place of pitta where it cause obstruction of the srotos leading to development of the condition.

HERBS :

• Bhumiamalaki
• Patoladi
• Guduchi
• Haritaki
• Katuki
• Pippali
• Triphala
• Hingu

PANCHAKARMA :

• Virechana
• Raktamokshan
• Vasti
• Parishek

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATIONS FOR TREATMENT OF NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD):

1. Detox Premium Powder:

As the name suggests this herbal powder helps in overall detoxification of the liver. This herbal powder contains ingredients such as giloy satv, shukta pishti, parval pishti, kamdudha ras, gandhak rasayan, etc. It reduces pain, swelling, abdominal pain, & abdominal swelling.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

2. Liver care tablet:

Liver Care tablet help in balancing Pitta dosha. These tablets stimulate the growth of new liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice. Liver Care Tablets contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. It helps in removing fats from the liver cells & keeps your liver healthy.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3. Kutki Capsules:

Kutki capsules are a pure herbal extract of Kutki herb whose main function is to balance Vata and pitta doshas. It helps in the removal of harmful toxins from the body. Kutki capsules of CAC show great results in the case of liver diseases, purify the blood, and treats respiratory disorders. It maintains the overall digestive system and useful in various diseases like abdominal distension, ascites, constipation, etc. it has anti-inflammatory properties, also reduces the stiffness of joints.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily with plain water.

4. Panchsakar Churna:

As the name suggests five ingredients are used for the preparation of this herbal churna. The ingredients such as shunthi, shatapushpa, balaharitaki, saindhavan lavana, & swarnapatri are used for removing toxins from the body. The abdominal pain, swelling, loss of appetite, fatigue, etc related to fatty liver are treated.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 teaspoonful at bedtime with lukewarm water.

5. Liver Care Syrup

Liver Care Syrup is a herbo-mineral Syrup which is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care syrup helps in balancing Pitta dosha. This Syrup enhances regeneration of liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepato-megaly, and obstructive Jaundice.

Recommended dosage: take 2 tablespoon morning and evening after meal

CAC Prostate care tablet is herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. These tablets are 100% natural and safe containing lahsuna,gokhru, Kaishore guggulu, kanchnar guggulu, Shwet parpati, Chandra pabha vati, yavakshar, Trinpanchmool kwath. These herbs are used for the formulation of this tablet showing antioxidant, diuretic, anti-proliferative properties. It helps you recover from enlarged prostate, treats urinary tract infection.

USES :

1. Maintain urinary tract infection.
2. Support healthy PSA level.
3. Restores male energy.
4. It supports healthy prostate and male urogenital function.
5. Reduce symptoms of enlarge prostate.

INGREDIENTS :

Lahsuna (Allium sativum):

It is particularly rich source of organosulphur compounds. It is a potential safe, non toxic for preventing prostate growth in men with BPH. It has been known to have anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antioxidant.

Gokhru(Tribulus terrestris) :

It gives relief in benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate gland due to its diuretic or cold properties. This helps to increase urine secretion and reduce the swelling and burning sensation during urination. It might be useful for cancer as it induces apoptosis while leaving the non-cancerous cells unharmed. It also have anti proliferative property and might reduce the growth of cancer cells .It has diuretic effect.

Kanchanar guggulu:

It may have antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory properties which is an effective remedy for lymph node swellings.

Shwet parpati:

It is classically indicated in amlapitta, ashmari, dysuria, obstruction in urinary tract. It helps in pacifying all the three dosha. It also act as appetizer or digestant. It reduces the irritation, itching and burning sensation  in urinary tract disorders.

Chandraprabha vati :

It might be useful in managing various urinary complications. It helps to prevent the formation of toxins and remove them through urine by increasing urine flow. It also helps in removing kidney stone by increasing the production of urine. It acts as a mild blood pressure lowering agents. It may have anti-infective properties. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesics properties.

Yavakshar:

It is an alkali preparation of yava or barley containing potassium chloride and useful in treatment of abdominal diseases, urinary problems, rheumatoid arthritis and various other diseases. It is useful in BPH which is urological condition caused by the non-cancerous enlargement of prostate gland in males.

Trinpanchmool :

It maintains healthy metabolism and kidney function, supports healthy blood circulation. Kusha, kasha, nala, Darbha, kandekshu are the drugs consist in trinpanchmools.

ALLOPATHIC COUNTER PART OF PROSTATE CARE TABLET ALONG WITH ITS SIDE EFFECTS:

FINASTERIDE

BRAND NAMES:

1. Proscar
2. Propecia

Finasteride is a white crystalline powder with a melting point near 250°C. The empirical formula of finesteride is C₂₃H₃₆N₂O₂. Finasteride is a 5α- reductase inhibitor and works by decreasing the production of dihydrotestosterone. Finasteride is used for the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia. It has a role as an androgen antagonist and antihyperplasia drug. Finasteride blocks the action of an enzyme called 5 α reductase. This enzyme changes testosterone to other hormone that causes the prostate to grow or hair loss. It will increase testosterone level in body which decreases prostate size and increases hair growth on scalp.

USES :

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
• Better urine flow with less straining.
• Increase testosterone level in body.
• Androgenetic alopecia.

SIDE EFFECTS:

• Loss of libido.
• Abnormal ejaculation
• Breast pain.
• Pain in testicles.
• Tingling of the hands or feet.
• Presence of Blood in

CONTRAINDICATION:

1. Liver problems
2. Pregnancy
3. High grade prostate cancer
4. Suicidal thoughts

Asthma is a respiratory disorder that is characterized by the inflammation of airways. The airway become narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This causes difficulty in breathing, trigger coughing produce wheezing sound.

CAUSES OF ASTHMA:

• Cigarette smoking.
• Air pollution
• Exposure to cold or dry weather
• Infection such as cold, flu, sinusitis, bronchitis
• Dust mites.
• If someone in our family is suffer from asthma or allergic diseases.
• Stress
• Reflux of stomach acid
• Physical exertion

SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA:

• Shortness of breathe
• Chest tightness or pain
• Wheezing when exhaling
• Feeling tired
• Dizziness
• Insomnia
• Feeling tired
• Increased rate of respiration.

TYPES OF ASTHMA:

1.Mild intermittent asthma : It is defined as having symptoms less than once a week and having forced expiratory volume in one second or peak expiratory  flow ≥80% predicted with <20% variability.

2. Mild persistent asthma: symptoms occur more than twice a week but less than once a day and affect activity.
3. Moderate persistent asthma: Symptoms occur daily. Flare ups occur and usually last several days.it may disrupt the daily activities and make it difficult to sleep. Night time fare ups may occur more than once a day.
4. Severe persistent asthma: It involves symptoms that persist throughout the day and night.

INVESTIGATION OF ASTHMA:

• Blood test
• CT scan
• X-ray chest.
• MRI scan.

TRIGGERING FACTOR IN ASTHMA:

1. Irritants in the air.
2. Pets

• Anger

1. Exercise or physical activity.
2. Tobacco smoking
3. Pollen

• molds
• fungus spores

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF ASTHMA:

• Chronic obstruction of pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Bronchitis
• Cystic fibrosis
• Pneumonia

AYURVEDIC APPROACH OF ASTHMA:

In ayurveda asthma is compared with tamaka swas .It is mainly caused by vata and kapha dosha. When vayu gets vitiated it starts moving in the upward direction. The abnormally moving vayu occupies and invades all the strotas . When vayu reaching in head region grips the head and neck and also provokes the kapha located in these regions. The provoked kapha with vayu causes cold and congestion .kapha is being blocked in these channels produces sound. Dyspnea, elevation of eyes,wheezing sound on exhale,  sweating of forehead, dryness of mouth ,episode of breathlessness occur.

FIVE  TYPES OF SWASA IN AYURVEDA:

1. Maha swasa
2. Urdhwa swasa
3. China swasa
4. Tamaka swasa
5. Kshudra shwasa

PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES IN TAMAKA SWASA :

1. Snehan
2. Swedan
3. Vamana
4. Virechna
5. Vasti
6. Dhumapana

PATHYA AHAR IN TAMAK SWAS:

• Red rice
• Horse gram
• Goat milk
• Honey
• Brinjal
• Barley
• Sleeping during day time
• Garlic
• Raisins
• Cardamom

APATHYA AHARA IN TMAK SWAS:

• Fish
• Dry foods
• Food which are heavy to digest
• Contaminated water

SINGLE HERBS GOOD FOR TMAK SWAS:

• Vasa (Adhatoda vasica)
• Black pepper
• Ginger
• Cinnamon
• Katuki(picrorrhiza kurroa
• Ela (cardamom)
• Guduchi (Tinospora cardifolia)
• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)

YOGA ASANA FOR TAMAK SWASA :

• Kapal bhati
• Pavanmuktasana
• Ardha matseyendrasana
• Setu bandhasana
• Bhujangasana
• Shavasana
• Bandhakonasana

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF ASTHMA:

1. Kapha Sachet

The powder contains a mixture of herbal ingredients which are mainly made for the treatment of asthma. Their properties generally balance the vata and kapha dosha. The sachet contains ingredients like – Sitopladi churna,  Laxmi vilas ras, Godanti bhasma, etc. It is used mainly in chronic cough, whooping cough and trouble breathing. It also relieves congestion of chest, sore throat. The ingredients loosen the mucus accumulated in the chest thus making it easy to cough it out. Its main therapeutic effects appear on lungs, pleura, and airways.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 Sachet twice a day with normal water.

2. Swas Kas Chintamani Ras:

Swas Kas Chintamani Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form, used in the treatment of respiratory diseases. This medicine should be used under medical supervision. This medicine is most commonly used in north Indian Ayurvedic practice. These tablets are pure Ayurvedic preparatipon  which contains pure herbal ingredients like swarna bhasma, shuddha parad, shuddha gandhak, suwaranmakshik bhasma,  loha bhasma, yashtimadhu, kantakari, etc. It is used in the treatment of cough, cold, bronchitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchitis.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. Anu Tailam

Anu tailam is herbal and ayurvedic oil used for the nasal instillation for curing the various diseases.  It is administrated through the nasal passage to lubricate, protect and calm the mind. It includes – Sesame oil, Bael tree root, Solanum root, Cinnamon stem bark, Holostemma tuber, cardamom fruit, etc. It mainly balances the Kapha dosha and is beneficial in diseases of head, brain, face, nose, and eyes. Its use is generally recommended in chronic headache, problem of migraine, sinusitis, improves the voice, and vocal cords. Anu tailam gives effective results to asthma patients.

Recommended Dosage – Put 2-3 drops of Anu tailam in each nostril.

4. Broncho care syrup:

Broncho care is ayurvedic syrup containing ingredients such as Vasa patra (Adhatoda vasica), Kantkari (Solanum surattense), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), Chitrakmool (Plumbago zeylanica), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), etc. It is mainly used in chronic cough, bronchitis, whooping cough, common cold, etc.
Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day.

5. Cough Go Tablets:

These herbal tablets are beneficial in cough, cold, bronchitis, &amp; other respiratory disorders. Cough Go Tablets are ayurvedic formulation containing Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pippali (Piper longum), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), etc. All these ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, &amp; expectorant properties.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

6. Kantha Sudharak Vati:

The ingredients used for the preparation of the Kantha sudharak vati are Mulethi(Glycyrrhiza glabra), Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Lavang (Syzygium aromaticum), Javitri (Myristica fragrans), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi).This is prepared from soothing and expectorant herbs thus relief all throat problems. It gives very effective results in chronic laryngitis, bronchitis and asthma.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 tablets thrice a day.