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Crataeva
Crataeva nurvala
Crataeva, a small tree, is perhaps best known in Ayurvedic medicine for alleviating edema, ascites, and a variety of
kidney and bladder problems, especially urinary stones. It has been called the "Ayurvedic drug of choice for treating urinary
disorders." In addition, the main active components, triterpenes (of which lupeol is notably effective for urinary stones), have
been shown in laboratory experiments to have anti-inflammatory properties, potentially helpful for arthritis and hepatitis.
Ayurvedic physicians have considered it a blood purifier and useful in treating swelling of the liver. The stem and root bark
are the main parts used; the leaves are often collected together with the bark. An Indian name for the herb, Varuna, refers to
one of the oldest of the Vedic deities, the maker of heaven and earth, king of the universe.

-VARUNAL-
Formula for alleviating liver and urinary disorders
Formulation Notes
Crataeva combined with eclipta, picrorrhiza, and achillea (yarrow) represent herbs used in the Indian tradition as specific
therapies for hepatic inflammation, a disorder which can have secondary effects on urinary secretion. Here, cassia seed,
cichorium, and solanum, which are also useful for liver inflammation, are added to treat the fluid retention (ascites, for
example, often accompanies hepatitis; edema may occur with changes in liver function as well as alterations in kidney
filtration). Cichorium is commonly called chicory, and has properties similar to dandelion, including benefiting the liver and
acting as a mild diuretic. Arjun (see separate page) has anti-inflammatory polyphenols and improves blood circulation. Eclipta
has received considerable world-wide attention for its hepatoprotective actions.

varuna Crataeva 16.2% Indications for Use

k asni Cichorium 16.2% hepatitis, edema, ascites, urinary stones, arthritis
mak a Eclipta 16.2%
Manufacturing
mak oy Solanum 16.2% The ingredients are extracted, dried to powder, and made into 500
arjun Arjun 16.2% mg caplets, with 120/bottle.
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k utk i Picrorrhiza 6.3% Dosage

k assondi Cassia seed 6.3% For adults: 3-5 tablets each time, three times daily.
gandhana Achillea 6.3%

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