This syrup is a herbo-mineral syrup that is purely Ayurvedic formulation. This syrup helps to balance the Pitta dosha in body. This syrup tends  to enhance regeneration of liver cells , improve blood flow in liver and promotes the functions of liver. The syrup has ingredients like Kutaki, kalmegh, bhumi amla, yavakshar, imli kshar and giloy which have anti-oxidant, hepato-protective and anti-inflammatory properties. This syrup have excellent results in fatty liver, hepato-megaly, liver cirrhosis and obstructive jaundice.  This syrup also helps to improve digestion and enhance appetite.

INGREDIENTS OF CAC LIVER CARE SYRUP :

• KALMEGH (Andrographis paniculata ) : It inhibits the production of free radicals which destroy cellular membranes that surrounds liver cells. It has anti-inflammatory , hepato-protective and antibiotic properties.
• KUTAKI (Picrorhiza kurroa) : It has potent hepato-protective and hepato-stimulative properties that helps to improve the symptoms of jaundice. It supports the liver functions by improving secreting bile which helps liver enzyme to return to normal levels. It also helps to detoxify the liver and improve its functions.
• BHUMI AMLA ( Phyllanthus niruri ) : It has hepato-protective traits thus helps to enhance liver functions and repair the hepatic cells and tissues damage. It also exhibits strong anti-inflammatory properties thus is a great remedy for liver cirrhosis, bile problems, gallstones , damage to liver tissues etc.
• GILOY ( Tinospora cordifolia ) : It supports the liver functions by improving the secretions of bile and also helps normalize the levels of liver enzymes. It helps to increase the glutathione level that helps to support liver to cleanse and detoxify waste from body thus improve proper liver functioning.
• YAVAKSHAR ( Hordeum vulgare ) : It is alkaline in nature and is prepared from the barley which is rich in potassium carbonate. It is used in treatment of anemia, mal-absorption syndrome, enlargement of spleen, constipation, liver disorders etc.
• IMLI KSHAR ( Tamarindus indica ) : It is rich source of iron thus helps to keep up the production of RBC and also improve the blood circulation in body. It also helps to filter out the LDL from the arteries and veins. It has laxative properties thus helps to ease the constipation.

USES OF CAC LIVER CARE SYRUP :

• Antioxidant
• Anti-hepato toxicity
• Hepato-protective
• Fatty Liver
• Anti-inflammatory
• Loss of appetite
• Poor Appetite
• Poor liver functions
• Poor Metabolism
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Liver Cirrhosis
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Obstructive jaundice
• Liver Cancer
• Hepatomegaly
• Inherited diseases- Hemochromatosis and Wilson’s disease.
• Jaundice

COMPARED TO CAC LIVER CARE SYRUP  THE ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART IS METADOXINE :

Metadoxine belong to class of medicine known as Hepato-protective medications. It is used mostly to treat chronic and acute alcohol intoxication. It is administrated orally and it helps to decrease the half-life of ethanol in blood.

MECHANISM OF ACTION

It tends to accelerate the elimination of alcohol from blood and tissue thus helps to restore the functional structure of liver and also to relieve neuro-psychological disorders associated with alcohol intoxication.

It is available in market under the brand name :

• Alcoliv
• Metadoxil
• Metbax
• Aeroliv M
• Viboliv
• Toneliv
• Metaleev
• Livodox
• Alcofast

SIDE-EFFECTS:

• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Tachycardia
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Upset stomach
• Rash
• Sleepiness
• Hair loss

CONTRA-INDICATION:

• Pregnancy
• Allergy
• Lactating mother
• Kidney problem

This syrup is herbo-mineral and purely Ayurvedic formulation. It acts on Vata and Kapha dosha but mainly helps to reduce the aggravated Kapha thus helps to reduces the phelgm production in lung and balances sections of the body. The ingredients used in this syrup are mulethi, vasa, tulsi, pushkar, pippli, sonth, chavya etc which exerts mucolytic and expectorant action on the respiratory system. This syrup also helps to increase the digestive fire which in turn improve appetite. This syrup also helps in chronic bronchitis and asthma symptoms. This syrup has anti-inflammatory , antioxidant, immuno modulator and detoxifying properties.

INGREDIENTS OF CAC BRONCHO CARE SYRUP :

•  Vasa patra (Adathoda vasica)  :It has potent antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties thus helps to provide relief from cough, common cold and flu symptoms. It also helps to reduce nasal and chest congestion thus get rid of excess sputum and stops nasal discharge.
•  Kantakari (Solanum surratense)  : It has anti-histaminic and anti-inflammatory properties thus provide relief from the symptoms of asthma. It also helps to avert common cold, sinusitis and other respiratory allergies. It helps to maintain the healthy function of lungs also.

•  Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra) : it has powerful anti-asthmatic, anti-inflammatory and anti-biotic properties which are useful in treating cough, common cold and flu. It also thins the phlegm deposition in chest and nasal cavity thus helps to ease breathing and also helps to expel out excessive mucus.
•  Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) : It is a rich source of zinc and Vitamin-C thus act as immunity booster and helps to fight infections. It also increase the T-helper cells and natural killer cell activities thus boost immunity. It also helps to expel out the excessive mucus formed in bronchitis, asthma attacks etc.
•  Bharangi (Clerodandrum serratum) : It has potent anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties thus helps to relieve whooping cough, common cold, bronchitis, asthma etc. It helps to get rid of mucus deposition in chest and nasal cavities thus ease out breathing.
•  Chitrak mool (Plumbago zelynica) : It posses anti-biotic, anti-inflammatory and anti-asthmatic properties. This herb helps to pacify imbalanced Kapha and helps to loosen up the phlegm deposition in nasal cavities and chest to facilitate smooth breathing.
•  Sonth (Zingiber officinale) : The chemical compound gingerol and shagol present in ginger helps to stimulate perspiration and also reduce temperature , irritation and heals pain caused by flu. It has antioxidant and anti-microbial properties thus helps to naturally boost immune system of body.
•  Pippali (Piper longum)  : It tends to provide relief from congestion and cough and also helps to remove phlegm deposition within the respiratory tract.
•  Pudina (Mentha spicata) : It acts as natural relaxant thus ease chest congestion. It also have anti-inflammatory properties thus helps to alleviate congestion of bronchi, throat and lungs thus providing relief from asthma, cold etc. Due  to cooling properties it also helps to sooth irritated nose, sore throat etc.
• Banfasa  (Viola aodorata ) : It has bio-active compound that helps t o break up chest congestion by thinning mucus thus making it easier to expel out. It is mostly used in managing respiratory tract conditions like cough, bronchitis, sore throat etc.
• Kakarsinghi (Pictacia integerrima ) : It has potent broncho-dilatory properties that helps to clear out congestion and also increase air flow to lungs thus making breathing easy. It also have expectorant properties thus loosen thick mucus and make it easy to expel out.
• Pushkar mool ( Inula racemosa ) : It helps to promote normal breathing and also clear the respiratory passage by helping to remove excess mucus from the tract. It also act as rejuvenating tonic for lung tissues thus protects lung health.
• Chavya (Piper retrofractum ) : It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant and anti-oxidant properties thus helps to provide relief from the respiratory tract conditions like cough, common cold, bronchitis, asthma etc.

• Lasoda ( Cordia dichotoma ) : It has astringent, anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties thus helps to manage the symptoms of cough, common cold, flu etc.

• Rasakhatmi ( Althea officinalis ) : It has analgesic, astringent, expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties thus it is indicated for the treatment of chronic cough, dry cough, respiratory catarrh, bronchitis etc.

• Sugandha ( Alpinia galanga ) : It is a rich sources of anti-oxidants thus helps to fight against diseases and protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

• Dhamasa ( Fogonia cretica ) : It has blood cleansing and anti-allergic properties and also helps to alleviate the symptoms of asthma.

• Somlata ( Sarcostemma brevistigma ) :  It helps to remove the accumulated phlegm and help to clear the air passage to ease  breathing in respiratory tract conditions like cough, common cold, asthma, bronchitis etc.

USES OF CAC BRONCHO CARE SYRUP :

• All respiratory disorders
•  Improves metabolism
• Chronic bronchitis
•  Recurrent common cold
• Cough with thick mucous
•  Mucolytic
•  Indigestion
•  Flatulence
•  Increase appetite

COMPARED TO CAC BRONCHO CARE SYRUP  THE ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART IS DEXTRO-METHORPHAN

Dextromethorphan comes under the class of drugs Known as Anti-tussives. It is used to treat cough but do not treat cough caused by asthma, smoking or emphysema. It starts to work after 30 to 60 minutes and reaches the peak at 2 to 4 hours.

MECHANISM OF ACTION :

It crosses the blood brain barrier and activates sigma opioid receptors on cough center in CNS thus suppressing the cough reflex.

It is available in market under the brand name of :

• Junirest
• Cufcure cough
• Dezex
• Siades
• Lastuss
• Suppressa
• Tusstat
• Alex lozenge
• Tussalyte

SIDE-EFFECTS :

• Confusion
• Slowed breathing
• Blurred vision
• Difficulty in urination
• Nausea
• Unsteady walk
• Nervousness
• Irritability
• Drowsiness
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Restlessness
• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Headache

OVER DOSE SYMPTOMS :

• HALLUCINATIONS
• SHALLOW BREATHING
• EXTREME DROWSINESS
• SEIZURES

It is an auto-immune disorder which tends to affect the thyroid gland. It is also known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, auto-immune thyroiditis or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis.  Thyroid gland makes the hormones that virtually regulates all body’s metabolic functions and manage it normal working. But in Hashimoto’s disease immune system starts to attack thyroid gland which leads to hypothyroidism as production of enough thyroid hormones gradually decrease.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF HASHIMOTO’S DISEASE?

It is an auto-immune disorder in which immune system creates anti-bodies that attacks the thyroid cells taking them as foreign body. This causes the damage of cells which eventually leads to cell death. Proper cause of immune system attack to thyroid cells is not clear but certain factors can lead to onset of the condition. The factors includes :

• Genetic factors
• Environmental triggers like stress, infection or radiation exposure.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR HASHIMOTO’S DISEASE?

The factors that increase the risk of hashimoto’s disease includes :

• Age : Chance of development of hashimoto’s disease is quite common in middle age but can occur at any age.
• Family History : Having family history of this disease or any other autoimmune disease increase the risk of development  in individual.
• Gender : Females are at more risk than males to get hashimoto’s disease.
• Other Auto-immune disease : Individual with another auto-immune disease like rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes , lupus etc increase the risk of developing Hashimoto’s disease.
• Excessive Iodine Intake : Consumption of too much iodine in diet may trigger the development of Hashimoto’s disease in already at risk individuals.
• Radiation Exposure : Individual exposed to excessive levels of environmental radiations are more at risk of developing Hashimoto’s disease.
• Pregnancy : There are changes in immune function during pregnancy which can cause development of Hashimoto’s disease that begins after pregnancy.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HASHIMOTO’S DISEASE?

Some of the common symptoms experienced by individual includes :

• Weight gain
• Goiter
• Feeling cold
• Tiredness
• Depression
• Joint stiffness and muscle pain
• Dry skin
• Constipation
• Hair thinning or hair loss
• Puffy eyes or face
• Irregular or heavy periods
• Slow heartbeat
• Difficulty to conceive
• Memory problem
• Brittle nails
• Enlargement of tongue

AYURVED APPROACH :

In ayurved this condition is caused due to vitiation of pitta and vata doshas that in turn cause imbalance of agni ( digestive fire ) in the body. The imbalanced agni leads to vitiation of dhatvagni which can lead to development of the condition with associated symptoms.  Treatment of the root cause can help to manage the condition in individual.

HERBS :

• Ashwagandha
• Shigru
• Guggulu
• Apamarga
• Jalkkumbhi
• Brahmi
• Nirgundi
• Ashwagandha
• Varuna

PANCHAKARMA :

• Vaman
• Virechan
• Nasya
• Takradhara
• Udvartan

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION

1. Panchasakar Churan

Panchsakar churna is a herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. It mainly works on your Vata and pitta dosha of your body. It can cure Chronic Constipation and help relieve symptoms of Acidity, indigestion, Belching and colic pain. It acts as a mild Laxative and reduces Bloating. It works very efficiently on a disease named IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) which is very common nowadays that affects your day to day activities.

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

2. Thyroheal Tablet

Thyroheal Tablet is a herbo-mineral tablet of size 800 MG and a purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Thyroheal tablets help in balancing the Kapha dosha. These tablets help mainly in balancing Thyroid Hormones and also helps in weight management, lowers Cholesterol levels, Improves brain functions, lowers blood pressure. The tablets are prepared from the extract of various herbs such as Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Kanchnar (Bauhinia variegate), Shudh Guggul (Commiphora mukul), & Gandhir (Coelus forskohlii). These Ingredients help in maintaining an irregular heartbeat, rapid heartbeat. These herbal tablets maintain the proper function of thyroid glands and treat Hyperthyroidism.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily.

3. Detox tablets

CAC Detox tablets are 100% natural & safe containing 1gm herbs extract. The herbs used for formulation of these tablets show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, & immuno-modulator properties. The herbs & minerals used for preparation of this churna shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator properties.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily.

4. Trikatu Syrup

CAC TRIKATU SYRUP is purely Ayurvedic formulation made up of three herbs. CAC Trikatu Syrup helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 tablespoon daily.

INTRODUCTION

Atrial fibrillation is a medical condition which is characterized by irregular heart beat. It often starts in the upper chambers called atria of heart. They beat irregularly and chaotically out of sync with the lower chambers called ventricles. It can lead to presence of blood clots in heart. Difficulty in breathing, increased heart rate, arrhythmia and dizziness are some of the most common symptoms of atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation can occur either in episodes or can be persistent. A person gets more prone to it if he has high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and obesity.

Atrial fibrillation doesn’t show any symptoms in most of the cases and is not a life-threatening condition. But it requires medical attention. Treatment includes certain medications along with healthy lifestyle and good eating habits. If it is not dealt properly, it can lead to stroke, heart attack and other heart-related problems.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION?

Atrial fibrillation occurs because of the changes or damage to the muscular and electrical tissue of the heart. However, the exact cause of it is not known. But there are various factors which are responsible for the damage to the heart muscle. Following are the causes of atrial fibrillation:

• High blood pressure
• Coronary artery disease
• Having a genetic predisposition to it
• Congenital heart defect
• Problem in heart valves
• Any physical stress like surgery
• Suffering from lung diseases
• Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
• Having a previous heart surgery
• Problem with the functioning of the SA node of the heart
• Sleep apnea
• Viral infections
• Pulmonary embolism
• Excessive alcohol intake
• Cigarette smoking
• Certain medications
• Sleep apnea
• Diabetes
• Increased body weight
• Asthma

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION?

In early stages, there is no appearance of the symptoms of atrial fibrillation. But they develop gradually. The common signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation are:

• Increased heart beat
• Excessive body fatigue
• Light headedness
• Difficulty in breathing
• Pain in chest
• Pounding heart beat
• Decreased ability to exercise
• Mental confusion

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS WHICH CAN ARISE WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION?

Here are some of the complications which are associated with atrial fibrillation:

• Presence of blood clots
• Heart failure
• Stroke
• Decrease in cognitive functions

HOW ATRIAL FIBRILLATION CAN BE PREVENTED?

With healthy lifestyle, various health problems can be prevented. Following are some of the simple steps which can help in preventing atrial fibrillation:

• Eating nutritious food such as vegetables and fruits
• Doing regular exercise
• Maintaining healthy weight
• Say no to alcohol
• Quit alcohol intake
• Doing meditation for stress management

HOW THE DIAGNOSIS OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IS DONE?

The doctor will do a physical examination of the patient. He will listen the patient’s heart beat with stethoscope. He will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease to the patient. He will suggest some of the tests to the patient for evaluation of the disease:

• Blood tests
• ECG
• Holter test
• Chest X-ray
• Stress test

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

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

1. Trikatu Syrup

Trikatu Syrup helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties.  This syrup 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. The regular use of this syrup balances the thyroxine hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally. It is an Appetizer and it improves digestion, supports normal gastric function, and normal circulation.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily before meals.

2. Kapha Balance Tablet

Kapha tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas. It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance. It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring. It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season. The main use of Kapha tablets is to remove excess Kapha doshas from the system and helps in the management of weight, healthy lungs, and the immune system.

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

3. Heart Up Tablet

Heart Up Tablet is a unique formulation and is very effective in the treatment of heart diseases and related symptoms. It acts as a cardioprotective and anti-arrhythmic medicine providing strength to the heart muscles and maintains heart rate. This medicine is very useful in relieving pain and maintains blood optimum viscosity.

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

4. Nerve up tablet 

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas & 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 memory boosting, reduces stress, act as immune-modulator. It also shows effective results in disorders of heart and circulatory system.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

5. Active Plus Tablet

Active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet  twice daily.

Knee replacement surgery is an operation which involves the replacement of worn, damaged or diseased knee with plastic or metal parts. It is also known as Knee arthroplasty. It is usually performed when the mobility of knee joint is reduced and pain is severe in nature due to damage of the knee.

This is a major surgery so it is recommended in condition when every other treatment like steroid injections or physiotherapy fails to improve mobility or reduce pain.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY?

Some of the common health condition which causes knee damage includes :

• Osteo-arthritis
• Gout
• Haemophilia
• Knee injury
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Disorder causing unusual bone growth
• Knee deformity along with pain and loss of cartilage
• Death of bone in knee joint due to blood supply problem to the joint.

WHO IS OFFERED KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY ?

Knee replacement surgery is offered if :

• Knee pain is so severe that it tends to interfere with quality of life and also disturb one’s sleep.
• There is severe swelling, pain and stiffness in knee joint that it reduce the mobility of the joint.
• Daily tasks like getting out of bath, shopping etc are difficult or impossible.
• Individual feels depressed due to pain and lack of mobility
• Individual can’t work or have social life.

TYPES OF KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

There are two main types of surgery :

• Total Knee Replacement : Both sides of the affected knee joint are replaced
• Partial Knee Replacement : Only one side of the affected joint is replaced in smaller operation with short hospital stay and recovery period.

RISK OF KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY :

There are some complication experienced by individual after knee replacement surgery . The complications includes

• Infection of the wound
• Unexpected bleeding into knee joints
• Stiffness of knee
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Infection of joint replacement which will further need surgery
• Ligament, nerve or artery damage in area around the knee joint
• Break in the bone around knee replacement after or during the operation.
• Stubborn pain in knee

AYURVED CONCEPT

In Ayurved causes of the particular disease is needed to be addressed to achieve optimum results. So to treat knee pain assessment of its cause is important. Due to old age, sedentary life style, unhealthy eating habits the Vata dosha is said to be vitiated which gets lodged in the joints and tends to destroy joint leading to development of the condition.

Ayurved provide effective solution for knee replacement surgery as it tackles the root cause with Herbs and Panchakarma therapies.

PANCHAKARMA :

• PATRA POTALI PINDA SWEDA : It is form of sweat inducing therapy which is used to provide relief from swelling, pain and stiffness associated with the disease. Required herbs are tied in muslin cloth to make small boluses and then it is heated and lightly pounded over the affected knee joint as needed. The heat along with the goodness of herbs subsides the inflammation and improve the condition.
• JANU LEPAM : In this procedure a thin layer of herbal paste is applied over the affected area . It helps to improve the blood circulation, strengthens the musculature and initiates healing.
• JANU VASTI : To combat the knee joint pain and improve the strength of knee joint Janu Vasti is said to be very effective. It is a pain relieving oil-pooling treatment in which the knee joint id bathed with warm medicated oil or freshly prepared herbal decoction. It helps to improve the mobility of knee joints, manages pain, swelling and stiffness of knee joint and also restores the lubricating fluid in joint thus maintaining the integrity of the joint structures.

HERBS :

• Bala
• Guggulu
• Ashwagandha
• Shatavari
• Rasna
• Shigru
• Vacha
• Pippli
• Guduchi

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION :

1. Nerve up tablet

Nerve up tablet is a herbo-mineral tablet and is purely ayurvedic formulation.  CAC 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 etc. These contains natural vatahar properties and helps in curing vata diseases.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily after meals.

2. Knee Care Tablets

CAC Knee care tablets are pure ayurvedic preparation, which are 100% safe. Knee pain is becoming a very common situation due to lack of exercise and wrong eating habits. Basically “ama” is formed in the body that blocks the channel and creates pain in the knee. This tablet is effective in Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Gout problem. The herbs present in this tablet provides good result in body pain, swelling, stiffness, & inflammation. This tablet also show anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, & analgesic properties. The antioxidant nature removes all toxins (ama) out from the body. Anti-inflammatory & analgesic properties reduce inflammation & pain in the Knee.

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

3. Pain-O-Kill Oil

This herbal oil provides good results in body pain, swelling, stiffness, & inflammation. Massage with this oil relieves pain, stiffness, & swelling. Pain-O-Kill oil is prepared from herbal ingredients like Jyotishmati, Kustha, Devdaru, Vatsnabh, Rasna, etc. These all ingredients show anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, & analgesic properties. The antioxidant nature removes all toxins out from the body. Anti-inflammatory & analgesic properties reduce inflammation & pain in the Knee.

Method of Application:Take few drops of oil in your hands after that gently massage over the affected area of your body pain.

4. Panchsakar Churna

It is a pure and classical preparation known as Panchsakar churna. This churna is used since ancient time for the detoxification of the body. The churna contain five ingredients as the name suggests Haritaki, Shunthi, Krishna Pippali, Trivrit, and Sauvarchala lavana. As toxins are removed from the body knee pain will automatically subsides.

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

5. Kapha Balance Tablet

CAC Kapha tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas. It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance. It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring. It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season. The main use of Kapha tablets is to remove excess Kapha doshas from the system and helps in the management of weight, healthy lungs, and the immune system.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily after meals.

Inherited blood disorder affecting body’s ability to produce hemoglobin and health erythrocytes. Because of not enough healthy red blood cells the body cells are deprived of the oxygen they need to make energy. Individual experience anemia-like symptoms which might range from mild to severe. In mild causes treatment is not needed but severe cases might need regular blood transfusions.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF THALASSEMIA?

There are mainly two type of Thalassemia which are :

• Alpha Thalassemia: Alpha globin protein chains consist of two genes, two from each parent. One or more genes are defective then individual develop alpha thalassemia. The number defective genes individual inherits from the parents determine if they will experience anemia symptoms and there severity.
  • One defective or missing alpha gene: In this condition individual experiences no symptoms. This condition is also known as Alpha Thalassemia Minima.
  • Two defective or missing alpha genes : The symptoms experiences by individuals are mild. Also known as Alpha Thalassemia Minor.
  • Three defective or missing alpha genes : The individual experience moderate to severe symptoms in this condition. It is also Known as Hemoglobin H disease.
  • Four defective or missing alpha genes : This type of defect usually results in death and only in rare instances the newborn survive with their lifelong dependency on blood transfusions. It is also known as Hydrops Fetalis with Hemoglobin Barts.
• Beta Thalassemia : Beta globin protein chains consist of two genes , one from each parent. The anemia symptoms and severity of condition experienced by individual depends upon the number of genes which are defective.
  • One defective or missing beta gene : The individual experience mild symptoms in this condition. This condition is also known as Beta Thalassemia Minor.
  • Two defective or missing beta genes : The individual experience moderate to severe symptoms. The moderate version is known as Thalassemia Intermedia. The more severe version is known as Thalassemia Major or Cooley’s anemia.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF THALASSEMIA?

The symptoms usually depends upon the type and severity of the condition. The common symptoms includes :

• Weakness
• Facial bone deformities
• Fatigue
• Slow growth
• Pale or yellowish skin
• Dark urine
• Abdominal swelling
• Feeling cold
• Dizziness
• Trouble breathing
• Delayed Puberty
• Enlarged spleen
• Poor appetite

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

Proper description of Thalassemia is not found in Ayurveda but concept of Beejadushtijanaya Vikar helps to undersend the etio-pathogenesis of the disease. This is caused mainly due to disturbed status of dosha(vata, pitta and kapha), dhatu (bodily elements ) and mala( excretory products) which leads to vitiation of tridoshas.

Pitta predominant Tridosha affects the proper function of Raktavaha srotosa ( Microchannels of blood ) which in turn affect Rakta dhatu formation ( blood) and produce rakta vikriti. Prolonged production of Vikrit Rakta dhatu causes development of various symptoms of tridoshajanya pandu.

HERBS :

• Vasa
• Guduchi
• Haridra
• Manjishtha
• Musta
• Triphala
• Katuki

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR MANAGEMENT OF THALASSEMIA

1. Detox Premium Powder

It is purely a herbal formulation that helps to remove toxins from the body due to its antioxidant properties. It maintains the hormonal balance of the body. It comprises of Moti Pishti, Parwal Pishti, Shukta Pishti, Giloy Satav, Kamdudha Ras, Jahar Mohra, Akik Pishti, Gandhak Rasayan, Shankh Bhasma, Sutshekhar Ras, Sudhyog Tab, Shwet Parpati, Yavakshaar. It has an antibacterial action and provides a cooling and calming effect to the body. It rejuvenates the body cells and gives strength, stamina and power to the patients. It mainly works on pitta doshas vitiation.

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

2. Giloy Capsule

Giloy herb due to its medicinal properties is widely used to treat ailments in Ayurveda. The capsules are made up of extracts of the Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). In the case of thalassemia, it reduces the anxiety and mental stress, boosts immunity, helps in the formation of healthy RBC’s and increases the blood supply to all parts of the body that helps in the normal functioning of all the body organs. Giloy is a universal herb that helps to boost immunity. It improves digestion, reduces stress, anxiety, respiratory system, hence it maintains overall immunity of the body.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 capsule twice daily with normal water.

3. Liver Care Tablet

These tablets are 100% safe and purely ayurvedic formulation. It maintains the proper functioning of the liver and stimulates the growth of new liver cells. 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. These herbs balances excess Pitta Dosha and helps in problems like abdominal bloating,flatulence, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and indigestion.

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

4. Trikatu Syrup

Trikatu syrup is pure ayurvedic formulation comprises of mainly three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum). the main function of trikatu syrup is it removes excess of Kapha doshas and supports the respiratory system, helps to reduce body weight and hence detoxifies the body. It has anti-inflammatory , analgesic and antioxidant properties. It boosts metabolism and works in the removal of impurities of the body. It is free from chemicals, additives, colors and fillers.

Recommended Dosage– Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily.

5. Platfer Tablet

These are herbal combination prepared from herbs like Papaya (Carica papaya) & Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) that in combination increases the platelet counts naturally. It provides good & effective results for patients. It increases the physical and mental strength of a person and builds up immunity.

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

6. Nerve Up Tablet

It is a pure herbo-mineral formulation which helps to balance the vata dosha. It acts as a nervine stimulator and also reduces Kapha doshas. It mainly acts on the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like Shudha kuchla, Shudha shilajeet,  Praval pishti, Shankh bhasma etc. These contain natural Vatahar properties and helps in curing Vata diseases. It speeds up physical and mental processes. It helps in stiffness, inflammation, swelling and general weakness IT deal with the ringing, clicking, buzzing, hissing, humming, & roaring sounds.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water after meal.

Communicable diseases are the illness that spread from one person to another or from animals to a person or from a surface to a person or from a food.

PATHOGENS:

1. Bacteria :

A large group of single cell organism are responsible for illness such as Strep throat, Tuberculosis, Whooping cough, Urinary tract infections, E.coli, Clostridium defficile.

2. Viruses:

A very simple Microorganism that infects cells and may cause disease. Diseases that is caused by viruses are HIV, HepatitisA, B, C, Measles.

3. Fungi:

A plant like organism that does not make chlorophyll. Many skin diseases such as ringworm and athletes foot is caused by fungi. Fungi can infect your lungs or nervous sytem.

4. Parasites:

A organism that lives on or in host organism and gets its food from or the expense of its host. Examples of parasitic diseases are malaria, chagas disease, toxoplasmosis, Guinea worm disease.

5. Prions:

Prions refer to abnormal, pathogenic agents that are transmissible and are able to induce abnormal folding of specific normal cellular proteins called prions. Mad cow disease, Fatal familial insomnia, kuru are the diseases caused by prions.

TRANSMISSION OF DISEASE:

1. Physical contact with an infected person through touch sexual intercourse, droplets, Faeco-oral route.
2. Bites from infected insects or animals.
3. Disease can be transmitted to the unborn child through placenta or during passage through the vaginal canal during the birth process.
4. Contact with contaminated surface or object, food, blood or water.
5. Spread through air.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:

1. Fever
2. Jaundice
3. Fatigue
4. Nausea and vomiting
5. Joint pain
6. Clay colored stool
7. Cough
8. Sore throat
9. Loss of appetite
10. Rashes
11. Nasal congestion

COMMON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES:

6. Chicken pox: It is the infection caused by varicella zoster virus. It causes itchy blister like rash all over the skin.
7. Tuberculosis: The main cause of tuberculosis is Mycobacterium tuberculosis. These bacteria usually attack the lungs but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine and brain.
8. Hepatitis: It is the inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected. It can damage your liver
9. HIV: Human immune deficiency is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated it can lead to the AIDS.
10. Covid-19: It is an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus. The main symptoms of covid-19 are fever with chills, cough, shortness of breathe, Loss of taste or smell, headache, Fatigue, sore throat, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea.
11. Ebola: It is a disease that is caused by ebola virus. It commonly effects people and non human pirates such as gorillas or monkeys.
12. Malaria: It is the disease that is caused by parasites by the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquito. Fever with chills, headache, muscle ache and tiredness are the common symptoms of malaria.
13. Measles: It is an acute viral respiratory illness. It is characterized by malaise, cough, coryza and conjunctivitis. The rash usually appears about 14 days after a person is exposed.
14. Syphilis: It is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacterium Treponema Palladium. The disease starts from a painless sore typically on the genitals, rectum or mouth. It spreads from person to person via skin or mucous membrane contact with these sores.
15. Influenza: It is an infection of nose, throat, lungs which are part of the respiratory system. It is commonly called flu. Fever, Chills and sweat, Dry cough, Shortness of breathe, Tiredness and weakness, eye pain are the symptoms of influenza.
16. Typhoid: It is caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi. It is usually spread through contaminated food or water. Fatigue, Nausea, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea.

RISK FACTORS:

1. Infants under the age of 2 years.
2. Older adults who are 65 years of age or more than 65 years.
3. People who have low immune system
4. Overcrowding
5. Tobacco use
6. Physical inactivity
7. Unhealthy diet
8. More use of alcohol.

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE:

1. Strict personal hygiene
2. Use boil drinking water
3. Early detection of cases.
4. Immunize against infectious diseases
5. Clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces.
6. Eat cooked food
7. Avoid touching wild animals
8. Wash hands properly
9. Stay at home

INVESTIGATION:

1. Serum bilirubin
2. Serum aminotransferase
3. Serum creatinine
4. Stool and body fluid electron microscopy.
5. Prothrombin time.

CHANDIAGRH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE:

1. Detox Premium Powder

The powder is very beneficial to cure anybody 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.

It is a condition in which blockage of blood flow to the heart muscles .A Blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart muscles. It is usually the result of blockage in one or more coronary artery. Myocardial infarction is the irreversible damage of myocardial tissue caused by prolonged ischemia and hypoxia.

CAUSES OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION:

• Coronary atherosclerosis
• Coronary artery spasm
• Tobacco
• Smoking
• Stress
• Chronic kidney disease
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Drug abuse
• Alcohol
• Family history of ischemic disease

TYPES OF INFARCTION:

According to the anatomic region of left ventricle involved:

1. Anterior
2. Posterior
3. Septal
4. Circumferential
5. Lateral
6. Combination : Anteriolateral, Posterolateral, Anteroseptal

According to degree of thickness of ventricular wall involved:

1. Trans mural
2. Laminar

SYMPTOMS OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION:

• Pressure or tightness in chest
• Shortness of breathe
• Pain, stiffness or numbness in the upper body
• Cold sweat
• Lightheadedness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Stomach discomfort
• Bluish discoloration of lips, hands or feet.
• Irregular heartbeat
• Sleeplessness
• Jaw pain
• Anxiety

COMPLICATION:

1. Arrhythmia
2. Cardiac aneurism
3. Cardiogenic shock
4. Pericarditis
5. Thrombosis
6. Ventricular septal defect

INVESTIGATION:

1. ECG
2. Echocardiography
3. Coronary angiography
4. Lipid profile
5. MRI
6. PET scan

PREVENTION OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION:

1. Quit smoking and tobacco
2. Regular exercise
3. Reduce alcohol consumption
4. Maintain a healthy weight
5. Limit salt intake
6. Follow a DASH diet
7. Manage stress
8. Control your cholesterol or blood pressure level.

FOOD GOOD FOR HEART:

• Garlic
• Walnuts
• Orange
• Prunes
• Berries
• Avocados
• Beans
• Tomato
• Almond
• Olive oil
• Carrots
• Tofu
• Sweet potato
• Apple

FOODS TO BE AVOID

1. Refined sugars
2. Processed food
3. Oily food
4. Cookies and pastries
5. Soft drinks
6. Red meat

AYURVEDIC APPROACH OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION:

In ayurveda it is compared with Hridya roga. When the vata dosha gets aggravated and disturbs rasa dhatu in the body than there is a blockage in the arteries that leads to to the heart. Kapha dosha also plays a role in development of this disease. The main aim is to restore digestion of rasa dhatu . with a weak rasa dhatus, the digestive fire becomes imbalanced which may result in release of toxins .Toxins reach in the heart and cause blockage in channels .

PATHYA AHARA:

1. Shali dhanya(Rice)
2. Mudga(Green gram)

• Yava(Barley)

1. Jangala mamsa rasa( Meat soup of animals living in desert areas)
2. Bitter gourd

APATHYA AHAR:

• Excessive amount of sour things
• Butter
• Avoid heavy foods
• Excessive thinking
• Stress
• Excessive speaking

 HERBS GOOD FOR HEART:

Arjuna:

It pacifies kapha and pitta dosha . It works on plasma and helps in maintaining the channels of body

Puskarmoola:

This helps in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. It has anti-Anginal or anti ischemic properties.

Lasuna:

It prevents cell damage, regulating cholesterol and lowering blood pressure

Amalki:

It is good for heart health because it contains vitamin –C. It provides strength to arteries of heart.

Jatamansi:

It helps in soothing problems like palpitation and restlessness.

Guggulu :

It may reduce triglyceride level, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.

Ashwagandha :

It promotes health and longevity. It acts as a rasayan. It has anti-anxiety and stress relieving effects .It reduces cortisol levels in our body.

 CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION:

1. Active Plus Tablet:

CAC active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

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

2. Heart Up Tablet:

Heart Up Tablet is a unique formulation and is very effective in the treatment of heart diseases and related symptoms. It acts as a cardioprotective and anti-arrhythmic medicine providing strength to the heart muscles and maintains heart rate. This medicine is very useful in relieving pain and maintains blood optimum viscosity.

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

3. Noni Capsule:

Noni capsule contain standardized extract of herb Noni (Morinda citrifolia) that is good for overall health of heart. These capsule deals with the blocked arteries of the heart. The formation of plaque is overcome with the use of these herbal capsules.

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

4. Nerve up tablet :

CAC Nerve up tablet is a herbo-mineral tablet and is purely ayurvedic formulation.  CAC 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. These contains natural vatahar properties and helps in curing vata diseases.

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

5. Kapha Balance tablet:

CAC Kapha tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas. It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance. It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring. It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season. The main use of Kapha tablets is to remove excess Kapha doshas from the system and helps in the management of weight, healthy lungs, and the immune system.

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

This syrup is purely herbal and Ayurvedic formulation . This syrup helps to remove excessive Kapha or mucous form the body, manges weight, supports respiratory system, helps to remove impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduce swelling etc. This syrup shows analgesic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory , anti-oxidant properties. The syrup is made with equal parts of three herbs Pippli, shunthi and marich which helps to maintain the metabolism in body . It helps to balance the thyroxine hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally with regular use. This syrup also act as an appetizer and improves digestion, supports normal gastric functions  and normal circulation in the body.

INGREDIENTS OF CAC TRIKATU SYRUP :

• Pippali (Piper longum)   : It has anti-flatulent and carminative properties thus helps to reduce gas formation in alimentary canal which in turn provide relief from constipation, bloating, abdominal distension and flatulence. It also acts as natural anta-acid thus helps  to reduce acidity. IT has expectorant properties thus helps to remove mucus deposits from respiratory tract. which provides relief from congestion.

• Shunthi (Zingiber officinale) : It helps to stimulate saliva and bile production along with suppression of gastric contractions thus provide relieve from gastro-intestinal irritation. IT also helps to improve movement of food and fluid through GI tract. It have expectorant properties thus  helps to loosen up the mucus from lungs and soothes lung tissues. The bio-active compound oleoresin present in it prevents the formation of excessive mucus in respiratory tract.

• Marich (Piper nigrum) : It helps  to promote the secretion of digestive juices and enzymes that helps to improve process of digestion. It stimulates the digestive system to breakdown the food into small particles and eases digestion. Due to its carminative properties it helps to alleviate flatulence and colic pain. It also helps to prevent chest congestion and helps to relieve common cold, cough and flu symptoms.

USES OF CAC TRIKATU SYRUP :

• Dyspepsia
• Anti-inflammatory
• Expectorant
• Antioxidant
• Analgesic
• Boosts metabolism
• Weight management
• Flatulence
• Detoxification
• Postprandial fullness
• Abdominal distension
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal bloating
• Belching
• Indigestion
• Hyperthyroidism
• Tinnitus
• Supports respiratory functions

COMPARED TO CAC TRIKATU SYRUP  THE ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART IS CIMETIDINE:

Cimetidine is a Histamine H2 receptor antagonist which tends to inhibits the production of stomach acids. It is used in the treatment of certain stomach and esophagus problems  which are caused by too much stomach acid or backflow of stomach acid into esophagus. It is administrated  by oral route 30 minutes before the consumption of food or beverages.

MECHANISM OF ACTION :

It binds with the H2 -receptors that are located on baso-lateral membrane of gastric parietal cells thus blocking the effect of histamine. The inhibition leads to reduced gastric acid secretion and reduce gastric volume and acidity.

It is available in the market under the brand names like :

• C Met
• Cimetin
• Tymidin
• Cimetidine
• Acitak
• Ulciban
• Tagasec

SIDE-EFFECTS :

• Diarrhea
• Drowsiness
• Gynaecomastia
• Nervousness
• Confusion
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Depression
• Excitement
• Impotence
• Sleepiness
• Vomiting
• Nausea

INTERACTION OF CIMETIDINE WITH OTHER DRUGS :

• Dofetilide
• Lomiptapide
• Terfebadine
• Astemizole
• Cisapride
• Pimozide

CONTRA-INDICATION :

• Hypersensitivity
• Lactating patient
• Chronic kidney disease
• Stomach cancer
• Liver diseases

This churna is a herbo-mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. This churna chiefly works on vata and pitta dosha of the body . It is helpful in curing Chronic constipation and also helps to relieve symptoms of conditions like acidity, belching, indigestion and colic pain. It has ingredients like shunthi, haritaki, saindhava lavan, svaran patri, shatapushpa which have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and laxative properties. It acts as mild laxative and helps to reduce bloating. It also works effectively on disease named IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) which is very common disease now a days that tends to affect day to day life of the individual.

INGREDIENTS OF CAC PANCHASAKAR CHURNA :

•  Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula) : It has laxative property as it contain bio-active compound tannin thus act as natural laxative. It is loaded with fibers that helps to prevent constipation. It also exhibit carminative properties thus facilitate the breakdown of food into small particles along with increase in secretion of digestive juices thus improve essential nutrition absorption  in intestines.

• Svarna Patri (Cassia Angustifolia) : In ayurved constipation is a caused due to aggravation of pitta and vat doshas and svarna patri helps to pacify these doshas. It has natural laxative action that aids in treating constipation. The presence of active compound helps to loosen the stool and regularize the bowel movements.

• Shatapushpa (Foeniculum Vulgare) : It tends to stimulate the secretion of digestive juices and enzymes that helps to improve digestion. It has active compounds fenchone, estragole and anethole which exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties thus helps to manage indigestion, constipation, bloating etc. It also contain fiber that further improves the digestive health. It also allow the passage of bowels without excessive gas build up.

• Shunthi (Zingiber Officinale) : It has natural laxative properties thus helps to promote the bowel movement and treat constipation. It also stimulate saliva , bile production and suppress gastric contractions thus helps to facilitate the movement of fluids and food through the GI tract.

• Saindhava Lavana (Rock Salt) :  It has potent laxative properties thus aids in regular bowel movement after intake of heavy meals. It stimulates the digestion of particles, nutrients from food and effectively flushes out the waste and unwanted substances from intestines, stomach to improve gut health.

USES OF CAC PANCHASAKAR CHURNA :

• Constipation problems
• Abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Indigestion
• Intestinal disorders
• Hemorrhoids
• Loss of appetite
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Headache
• Hyperacidity
• Colic pain
• Acidic belching
• Supports intestinal immunity

COMPARED TO CAC PANCHASAKAR CHURNA THE ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART IS SENNA GLYCOSIDE

Senna glycoside also called as senna or sennoside is generally used in treatment of constipation. It comes under class of drugs called Stimulant laxatives. It is either taken by oral route or by anal route( as a suppositories). It start to work in around 30 minutes when given by rectum and within 12 hours when given by mouth.

Mechanism of Action :

It work by irritating the luminal sensory nerve endings therefore stimulates the colonic motility and reduce colonic water absorption thus improving the symptoms of constipation.

It is available in market by brand name :

• Glaxenna
• Pursennid-IN
• Senade
• Senasof

SIDE-EFFECTS :

• Cramps
• Excessive bowel activity
• Nausea
• Abdominal discomfort or pain
• Diarrhea
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Yellow-brown urine discoloration
• Melanosis coli
• Finger clubbing
• Kidney inflammation
• Heart function disorders
• Liver damage
• Muscle weakness

DRUG INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS :

• Digoxin
• Deflazacort
• Dichlorphenamide
• Potassium sulfate
• Magnesium sulfate

CONTRA-INDICATION :

• Gastro-Intestinal Obstruction
• Fecal Impaction
• GI or Rectal Bleeding
• Hyper Sensitivity
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Acute Intestinal Inflammation