Agastya Haritaki Rasayan- Preparation procedure

AGASTYA HARITAKI RASAYANA

Here I' writting the procedure of preparing Agastya haritaki Rasayan.Our Ancient Acharays
has mentioned about the therapeutic importance of this rasayan.In Charak samhita,chikitsa
sthan, Kaas chikitsa (18/57-62),it is mentioned thet one should take take two haritaki fruits
regularly from this promotive linctus.
Uses Of Agastya Haritaki Rasayana
It alleviates all five typse of Kaas(cough),shvaas(dyspnoea),Hikka(hiccups),Visham
jvar(intermittent fever),coryza.
It also removes wrinkles and greying of hairs and promotes complexion,life span and
strenght.

PROCEDURE AS FOLLOWS

Ingredients of AGASTY
HARITAKI RASAYANA


S.No. Name of ingredients Quantity taken

1 Bilva 48g.
2 Syonaka 48g.
3 Gambhari 48g.
4 Patala 48g.
5 Agnimantha 48g.
6 Salaparni 48g.
7 Prsniparni 48g.
8 Brhati 48g.
9 Kantakari 48g.
10 Goksura 48g.
11 Svayamgupta(atmgupta) 48g.
12 Sankhpushpi 48g.
13 Satgu(sati) 48g.
14 Bala 48g.
15 Hastipippati(gajapippali) 48g.
16 Apamarga 48g.
17 Pippali mula 48g.
18 Citraka 48g.
19 Bharngi 48g.
20 Puskara mula (puskara) 48g.
21 Yava 1.536kg
22 Haritaki 1.00kg
23 Water for decoction 7.680 lit
Reduced to 1.920 lit
24 Guda 2.400kg
25 Ghrta 96gm
26 Taila(tila) 96gm
27 Pippali-curna 96gm
28 Maksika (madhu) 96gm
  Take all ingredients of pharmacopoeial quality. Wash and dry the ingredients number 1 to 22 and 27
of the formulation composition.
 Powder the ingredients numbered 1 to 20 (Kwatha Dravya ) and pass through sieve number 44 to
obtain coarse powder.Powder ingredient number 27 of the formulation composition and pass
through sieve number 85to obtain fine powder.
 Add required amount of water to the Kvatha dravyas. Haritaki and Yava were bundled in a piece of
cloth and immersed by suspension in dolayantra, heatit in moderate fire, reduce to one forthof the
volume of water and haritakibecome soft. Remove boiled haritaki from bundle.Dry it ,and filter
through muslin cloth. powder and pass through sieve number 85 to obtain fine powder.
 Add jaggery, boil to dissolve in kwatha and filter through a muslin cloth.
 Reduce the filterate kvatha to a thicker consistency by boiling with moderate fire. Continue heating
till the preparation reaches the required consistency confirmed by the formation of a soft mass that
settled down in water.Add Haritaki churna ,ghruta , taila and pippali churna accordingly to the above
mixture and mix well. Add honey and again mix well by continuous stir to make a homogeneous
mixture.
 Pack it in tightly closed containers to protect from light and moisture. Keep it in air tight container.
Comprehensive Database
On
Aegle marmeolus( Linn.)Corrae
By Dr Himanshu Sharma

Definition
Bilva consists of pulp of entire, unripe or half ripe fruits of Aegle marmelos
Carr.(Fam. Rutaceae), a tree, attaining a height of 12 m growing wild and also
cultivated throughout the country, rind of fruit is removed and pulp is bruised
and dried1.
A medium to fairly large sized semi deciduous thorny tree growing wildly
throughout India especially in sub Himalayan,central and southern India 3

Major Trade Name Bel

As mentioned in Dhanvantri nigantu,(Chp 1,shlok104,105)

the unripe fruit is sangrahi, snighda agni dipak and vata kapha
nashak15

Synonyms
According to Dhanvantary Nighantu 15
Shriphala, Shandila, Shailoosha,
Maloora, Gandhgarbha, Kantaki, Sadaphala, Granthila.

Vernacular Names
Sanskrit : shriphala1,2,4,Shandila1,2 ,10 Shailooshal 2,10,
Maloora2,Gandhgarbha2,4,10 , Kantaki 2,10,Sadaphal2,10,Granthila 1,10
Assamese : Bael, Vael1,10
Bengali : Bela, Bilva1,2,4,10
English : Bengal Quince1,2,10, Bael fruit 1,2,4,
Gujrati : Bill1,10, Bilum1,10, Bilvapha l,10
Hindi : Bela1, Sriphal1, Bel 1,4,10
Kannada : Bilva1,2,4,
Kashmiri : Bel1,10
Malayalam : Koovalam1,10
Marathi : Bel1, Baela1
Oriya : Bela1,10
Telugu : Maredu 1,2,4,10
Urdu : Bel 1,2,10
Punjabi : Bil 1,2,10
Tamil : Vilvam 1,2,4,10
Sindh:Kathori2
Persian:Shul2
Arabic:Safar jale2

Meanings of Sanskrit Names 15

Shandilya- Means that relieves from all pains.
Shailoosha- Means that have beautiful fruits or grow on mountains
Shriphala- Having attractive fruits
Maloora- Means that enhances the looks of the body
Gandhgarbha- Having a pleasant smell with in it
Kantaki- Means has sharp thorns over it
Sadaphala- Means it has fruits in all the seasons
Granthila- Having tuberous structure over its surface

Geogrophical Distribution
In India 2
Throughout the decidous forest of India,ascending to an altitude upto 1200mtr
in the western Himalayas and in Andaman Islands 2. In Eastern ghats and
Central India. Also in foot of Himalayas, UP,Bihar,MP ,Uttarakhand, Deccan
Plateau.
In Srilanka 6 Used as hypoglycemic herb.
In Bangladesh 6 It is used for fertility control
 In Burma 6 It is used to make paints
In Florida 7 Specimen of Bilva has been maintained in citrus collection
In Europe 8 Bilva was introduced in1959

Botany
Macroscopic
Fruit 1,2
It is sub-globose, 5-18 cm in diameter, externally greenish when young,
yellowish-brown when ripe, rind about 1.5 mm-3 mm thick, hard and woody,
surface smooth or slightly granular bearing a circular scar at the point of
attachment withpeduncle, carpels, 10-15, central, each containing several hairy
seeds embedded in yellowishbrown, extremely sticky mucilage, seeds oblong,
flat, woody, and having white hair, fresh pulp of ripe fruit, brown, of sticky
shreads, dried pulp hard and pale to dark red in colour, frequently breaks away
from the rind during drying, leaving a thin layer attached to it, odour, faintly
aromatic, taste, mucilaginous and slightly astringent1,2.

Root Bark 2
It is cream yellow to yellowish brown in colour ,curved, warty with a number
of cracks and fissure on the outer surface,3-5 mm thick. Cork is characterised
by a wide zone showing 4-7 stratifications; group of stone cells in phelloderm.
Concentric groups of fibres extending fom one medullary ray to another and
prism of calcium oxalate and circular starch grain .

Stem Bark 2
It is grey in colour, flat or channeled with warty, cracked and fissured external
urface,4-8mm thick.Cork show 5-8 stratification. Groups of stone cells are
present in phelloderm and also in phloem. Concentric group of fibres extending
from one meddullary ray.

Botanical Description

Aegle marmolus is a medium to fairly large sized semi deciduous thorny tree
growing wildly throughout India especially in sub Himalayan,central and
southern India. As mentioned, in Ayurveda, (Shadangdhar Samhita),
 Collection of leaves and fruits should be in Varsh Ritu(July-Aug) and Vasant
ritu(Mar-Apr)
 Collection of roots in Shihir (Jan-Feb) and Griham ritu(May-June)
 Collection of kand,tvak,sheer(rhizome,Stembark ,exudate) in Sharad ritu(Sep-
oct)
 Collection of saar in Hemant ritu(Nov-Dec)
 Fruit collection is seasonally advised.

Phenology:
Flowering: April-May; Fruiting: persistent, ripening by February4

Organoleptic
Taste of Fuit Tikt 10,Kshay 10 , Pungent with astringent 31
Smell of leaves Aromatic 31
Fracture Root Bark is cream yellow to yellowish brown in colour ,curved,
warty with a number of cracks and fissure

Microscopy 3(Stem bark)

Diagrammatic TS of the stem bark shows outermost well developed cork,wider
cortex traversed with sclereids and stone cells and wide phloem with
tangentially running discontinous rows of fibres and vertically running
medullary rays.
Detailed TS shows outer miultilayered cork,at places exhibiting lenticles and
occasionally embedded with groupsof stone cells;cork cambium is
distinct,phelloderm is parenchymatous, scatterd with isolated or group of
sclereids and fibres associated with idioblast.

Powder 3(stem bark)

It shows abundant,isolated or groups of characteristically interlocking sclereids
of various sizes,shapes and thickness.Majority of them are long with blunt or
pointed ends. Stone cells are isolated or in groups,with narrow lumen and
striated walls. plenty of small sized prismatic crystals of calcium oxalate
scattered as such or filled in parenchymatous cells arranged in rows along the
fibres or sclereids

IUCN & CITES

NA (as it is widely available) .

Conservation(In Situ)21

Propogation
9
For quicker and better germination of seeds and establishment of the
seedlings,well rotted cow dung manure is recommended.Natural propogation of
the plant is poor and vegetative propogation methods have also failed in Thar
desert.Therefore,elite strains have been selected for multiplication through
tissue culture.Root segments have been found to be suitable for clonal
propogation.
16
Rapid clonal micropropagation protocol of Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr. cv.
CISH-B1 was achieved by nodal stem segment of mature bearing tree. Three
centimeter long shoots having one axillary bud excised from 10–15th nodal
region of shoots during September gave quick in vitro bud burst (5.33 days)
when cultured on MS medium supplemented with BAP, 8.84 μM + IAA 5.7
μM. The maximum number of proliferated shoots (9.0/explant) were obtained
on same medium supplemented with BAP 8.84 μM + IAA 5.7 μM. The micro
shoots were rooted (100 %) on + IAA 5.7 μM. In vitro rooted plants were
acclimatized on autoclaved coconut husk containing plant salt mixture and
under shade net house (50 % shade 70–80 % RH). The plants were established
in the field after acclimatization. The micropropagated plants were tested for its
genetic fidelity using 13 RAPD, 3 ISSR and 2 DAMD primers. Profile obtained
by all the three Single Primer Amplification Reaction (SPAR) technique from
mother tree and micropropagated plants revealed genetic integrity of
micropropagated plants with that of mother tree.

Economic Uses
The tree is tolerant to pollution and hence suitable for social forestry
programmes ; it may also be planted to minimize pollution around thermal
power stations 24.

Cultivation
2
Good sandy loam soil,sunny situation,warm humid climate are suitable for
cultivation of this plant. It is generally propogated by seed. sowing is done in
the month of June-Jully.The development of seedling is slow. They require at
least a year in the nursery to be fit for transplantation.They should be
transplanted in rainy season.It is propogated by root cutting,layers and stem
cutting treating with IBA(4000ppm)using quick dip method 2

In India it is widely cultivated in UP and Bihar.There are 12 distinct cultivars 6

1)Basti No.1 7)Sewan large

2)Kagzi Gonda 8)Mirzapuri
3)Gonda 1 9)Lamba
4) Gonda 2 10)Baghel
5)Gonda 3 11)Deoria large
6)Kagzi Etawah 12)Chakaiya
 There two types of varieties in the market -A small and wild variety & A large
cultivated variety 5

Collection

As mentioned, in Ayurveda, (Shadangdhar Samhita),

 Collection of leaves and fruits should be in Varsh Ritu(July-Aug) and Vasant
ritu(Mar-Apr)
 Collection of roots in Shihir (Jan-Feb) and Griham ritu(May-June)
 Collection of kand,tvak,sheer(rhizome,Stembark ,exudate) in Sharad ritu(Sep-
oct)
 Collection of saar in Hemant ritu(Nov-Dec)
 Fruit collection is seasonally advised.

Adulterants
wood apple (Feronia limonia Linn.) 2 and mangosten (Garcinia
mangostana Linn.)2

Substitute
Umonia acidissima Correa 22, Garcinia mangostina L.22 and Puilica
granatum L.22 are used as substitute of Aegle marmelos Correa22
Pest and pathogen

Trade &Commerce
Retail market price Root Rs20/kg
Fruit pulp Rs60/kg(1999)

CHEMISTRY
Quantitative standards

IDENTITY, PURITY AND STRENGTH

Total Ash Not more than 4 per cent
Acid-insoluble ash Not more than 1 per cent
Alcohol-soluble extractive Not less than 6 per cent
Water-soluble extractive Not less than 50 percent

PROPERTIES AND ACTION 1,5

Rasa : Katu, Tikta, Kashya
Guna : Laghu, Ruksha
Virya : Ushna
Vipaka : Katu
Karma : Dipana, Pacana, Grahi, Vata Kaphahara, Balya

Chemical Constituent
The stem bark contains lignan glucosides,Lyoniresinol 2-O-D
9
sglucopyranoside,lyniresinol 3-O-D glucopyranoside,lyniresinol

Marmalosin, tannins, mucilage, fatty oil and sugar1

Fruit contains marmalosin which is the active constituent.young bark couramin

0.03%,alkaloids ,umbellierone,old bark couramin 0.6% and umbelliferone.
Bihar variety gave 0.3%alkaloid,identical with fagarine isolated from
Zanthoxylum coco Gill 4
.
Fagarine,marmesin,marmin,umbelliferone.19

The oil of twigs has eight monoterpene hydrocarbons (92.8%), two oxygenated
monoterpenes (2.5%), four sesquiterpene hydrocarbons (2.2%), one oxygenated
sesquiterpene (0.2%) and one phenolic compound 25,26,27

Limonene (51.7%) and (Z)-β-ocimene (39.8%) were the major components

reported first time in the oil of twigs of Aegle marmelos 26 , 27

The leaf oil was found to contain 15 compounds, including seven monotorpene
hydrocarbons (90.7%), three oxygenated monoterpenes (2.9%), four
sesquiterpene hydrocarbons (3.1%) and one phenolic compound (0.2%).
Limonene (82.4%) was the main constituent 27,28

Phytochemical constituents of Aegle marmelos14

Key: + = Positive, - = Negative

S. constituents
No Alkaloids Cardiac Terpenoids Reducing Saponins Tannis Carbonyl Flavonoids Phlo- Steriods
glycosides sugars batanin
1 + + + - + + - + - +

Alkaloides
Aegelin,aegelenine,marmeline,dictamine,fragnine,o-methylhalfordinine,ethyl
cinnamide,ethoxy-2-ethyl cinnamide,isopentenylhalofordinol

Polysaccharides
Galactose,arabinose,uronic acid and L-rhamanose are obtained on hydrolysis.

Seed oil
Composed of palmitic,stearic,oleic,linoleic and linolenic acid.

Tannins
Tannin is present in leaves .There’s 9% tannin in the pulp of wild fruits.

Caretenoids
Caretenoids are responsible for pale colour of fruit.Marmelosin,skimmianine
and umbelliferone are the therapeutically active principle of bilva plant.
19
Minor constituents like ascorbic acid,sitosterol,crude
fibres,annins,caretenoidsare also present. Roots of the tree have also been
found to contain psoralen ,xanthotoxin scopoltin and tembamide. Compounds
like praealtin D, trans-cinnamic acid, 4-methoxy benzoic acid,betulunic acid,
and montanin have also been reported.

 Biochemical Studies
Nutritional Value of Bilva(%or per 100gm)

S.No Components Value(%)

1 Water 64.2
2 Protein 1.8
3 Fat 0.2
4 Mineral 1.5
5 Fibre 2.2
6 Carbohydrate 30.6
7 Calcium 0.09
8 Potassium 0.6
9 Iron 0.3
10 Vitamin A(IU) 186
11 Vitamin B1 0.01
12 Nicotinic acid 0.9
13 Riboflavin 1.2
14 Vitamin C 0.01
15 Calorific value 129

The fruit contain about three times more total soluble solids and at least 1.5
times more energy as compared to oranges and grape fruit 9 .

Heavy Metals
The elemental composition in the leaves of four traditional medicinal plants
(Murraya koenigii, Mentha piperitae, Ocimum sanctum, and Aegle marmelos)
widely used in the treatment of diabetes-related metabolic disorders has been
studied using atomic absorption spectroscopy. The levels of Cu, Ni, Zn, K, and
Na were found to be in trace amounts, whereas Fe, Cr, and V levels were found
in marginal levels17
18
Herbal formulations are getting popularity throughout the world and
commercialized extensively for various medicinal properties. WHO has
emphasized the need for quality assurance of herbal products, including testing
of heavy metals and pesticides residues. ‘Dashmoola’, a popular herbal
formulation, with immunomodulator and febrifugal properties, consists of ten
single root drugs. In view of WHO guidelines, single herbal drugs used in
‘Dashmoola’, were collected from different places of India for testing heavy
metals and persistent pesticides residue. Although use of roots in ‘Dashmoola’
is prescribed in original ayurvedic literature but now many pharmacies use stem
in place of roots. Therefore, in the present study both roots and stems were
selected for estimation of six heavy metals namely arsenic (As), mercury (Hg),
lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr) and nickel (Ni). Apart from these, the
organochlorine pesticides residue viz. different metabolites of DDT, DDE,
isomers of HCH and α-endosulfan were checked in total 40 samples of single
crude drugs. Heavy metals except Hg, were present in most of the samples. In
few samples Pb and Cd concentration were beyond the WHO permissible limits.
Although α-HCH and γ-HCH were present in almost all the samples, but other
pesticides were not detected in these samples. DDT and DDE were found only
in two samples

Microbial residue16
 The essential oil of Aegle marmelos L. Correa (Rutaceae) showed strong
fungitoxicity against some storage fungi-causing contamination of foodstuffs.
The oil also showed efficacy as aflatoxin suppressor at 500 μL/L as it
completely arrested the aflatoxin B1 production by the toxigenic strains (Navjot
4NSt and Saktiman 3NSt) of Aspergillus flavus Link. Keeping in view the side
effects of synthetic fungicides, A. marmelos oil may be recommended as an
antimicrobial of plant origin to enhance the shelf life of stored food
commodities by controlling the fungal growth as well as aflatoxin secretion.
This is the 1st report on aflatoxin B1 inhibitory nature of this oil. A. marmelos
oil may be recommended as a novel plant-based antimicrobial in food
protection over synthetic preservatives, most of which are reported to incite
environmental problems because of their nonbiodegradable nature and side
effects on mammals. The LD50 of Aegle oil was found to be 23659.93 mg/kg
body weight in mice (Mus musculus L.) when administered for acute oral
toxicity showing nonmammalian toxicity of the oil. GC-MS analysis of the oil
found DL-Limonene to be major component.

Pesticide Residue

Pharmaceutical uses
 Traditional use

As mentioned in Dhanvantri nigantu,(Chp 1,shlok104,105) in 10th century that

the unripe fruit is sangrahi,snighda,agnidipak,katu,tikt, kshaya,usna
veerya,tikshna and vata kapha nashak15

The Bilva tree in the Shiva Purana14

Lakshmyaascha stana utpannam Mahaadeva sadaa priyam,
Bilva vriksham prayachchhaami eka bilvam Shivaarpanam.
Darshanam bilva vrikshasya sparshanam paapanaashanam,
Aghorapaapasamhaaram eka bilvam shivarpanam.

According to the Shiva Purana (7 AD) the Bilva tree is the manifest form of
Lord Shiva himself, while all the great tirthas (pilgrimage places) are said to
reside at its base. One who worships the shivalingam while sitting under the
Bilva, claims this great epic, attains the state of Shiva.
In the traditional culture of Nepal, the bael tree is part of a fertility ritual for
girls known as the Bel baha. Girls are "married" to the bael fruit and as long as
the fruit is kept safe and never cracks the girl can never become widowed, even
if her human husband dies. This was seen to be protection against the social
disdain suffered by widow.
 In Bangladesh, It is used for fertility control.

.
 Therapeutic use

Pravahika, Agnimandya, Grahniroga1

Diarrhoea and Dysentery

A formulation containing Bael and bacopa monnieri is recommended as a safe
drug for diarrhoeal form of IBS 23.
In Nepal,the bark is mixed with flowers of Hypericum cordifolium Choisy,and
given to cure diarrhea 9The unripe fruit is most effective remedy for chronic
diarrhea and dysentery without fever 5 . The powdered drug is recommended in
sub acute or chronic dysentery 5 . After the use of the fruit powder in these
condition, the blood gradually disappear and the stools resume a more feculent
and solid form. It is also a valuable remedy for chronic dysenteric condition
characterized by alternate diarrhea and constipation. Its also been reported in the
cases of amoebic dysentery. It is used in the treatment of IBS (Irritable Bowel
Syndrome)
As mentioned in Dhanvantri nigantu,(Chp 1,shlok104,105) in 10th century that
the unripe fruit is sangrahi ,snighda,agnidipak,katu,tikt, kshaya,usna
veerya,tikshna and vata kapha nashak.

Hypoglycemic/Anti diabetic activity

The juice of leaves along with black pepper is given in diabetes 9
Bilva leaf extract has been used in Ayurveda as a medicine for diabetes. It
enhances the ability to utilize the external glucose load in the body by
stimulation of glucose uptake similar to insulin 17. Bael extract significantly
lowers blood urea and cholesterol in experimental diabetic animals 17.

Anticancer Activity
33
Bilva inhibited in vitro proliferation of human tumour cell lines including the
lecukinic K562,T lymphoid Jurhat,beta lymphoid Raji, Erythro leukemic HEL.
Extract of A. marmeolus is anti proliferative but it produces effect on MCF-7
nad MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line when it is in high concentration
Cardioprotective effect
37
The leaf extract has preventing effects in isoprenaline induced myocardial
infarction in rats. The activity of creatine kinase and lactate dehdogenase was
increased in serum.Use of Bilva as cardiac depressant and palpitation has also
been reported.

Anti spermoatogenesis Activity

32
The leaf of bilva resists the process of spermatogenesis and decreases sperm
motility in rats. They are used in Bangladesh for fertility control 32
21
All the major accessory sex organs shed weight post administration of the
extract. There was a marked reduction in motility and density of the sperm
derived from cauda epididymis of the treated animals. A. marmelos reduced
fertility of male rats by 100% at the 300-mg dose level. Serum testosterone
levels also decreased significantly in all the experimental groups. The protein,
glycogen and lipid peroxidation content of the testes was significantly reduced
at the highest dose level; a highly significant increase in testicular cholesterol
was observed along with a highly significant reduction in the silica acid
contents of testes, epididymis and seminal vesicles. Blood tests did not point to
distress in any of the vital organs. Withdrawal of the extract restored all the
altered parameters including organ weights, fertility, testosterone levels and
tissue biochemistry to control levels after 120 days.

Antimicrobial/Antifungal Activity
It has been found active against various species such as Staphylococcus
aureus,S. epidemidis,Salmonella typhimurium,E.coli,Bacillus subtilis 16 The
essential oil isolated from the leaves of Bilva exhibits variableefficiency against
different fungal isolates and causes concentration as well as time dependent
inhibition of spore germination of all fungi tested ,including most resistant
fungus,Fusarium udum 16

Radioprotective effect
Treatment with extract of bilva reduces the severity of symptoms of radiation
induced sickness and increases survival in mice. The radio protective action be
due to free radical scavenging and arrest of lipid peroxidation accompanied by
an elevation in glutathione concentration in liver,kidney,stomach and intestine 20
20
The hydroalcoholic extract of Aegle marmelos (AME) protected cultured
HPBLs against the radiation-induced micronuclei at a concentration of 5 µg/ml.
It was also reported to scavenge ·OH, O2·–, DPPH, ABTS·+ and NO (nitric
oxide) radicals in vitro in a concentration dependent manner . The
radioprotective efficacy of 15 or 250 mg/kg AME was further confirmed in
animal studies where its intraperitoneal as well as oral administration has been
found to protect mice against the radiation-induced sickness, gastrointestinal
 and bone marrow deaths and mortality giving a DRF of 1.2. It also protected
mice against the radiation-induced lipid peroxidation and elevated GSH
concentration in the liver, kidney, stomach and intestine at 31 days post-
irradiation. Oral administration also protected mice against the gamma
radiation-induced decline in erythrocytes, leukocytes, lymphocytes and
clonogenicity of hemopoietic progenitor cells assessed by exogenous spleen
colony forming assay. Pretreatment of mice with AME elevated the villus
height and the crypt number accompanied by a decline in goblet and dead cell
number . Not only leaf but also the hydroalcoholic extract of Aegle marmelos
fruit administered intraperitoneally at a dose of 20 mg/kg once daily,
consecutively for five days found to protect mice against the radiation-induced
sickness, gastrointestinal as well as bone marrow deaths with a DRF.
Antipyretic and Analgesic activity
34
Bilva exhibits antipyretic,anti inflammatory and analgesic activities,as it has
shown a significant inhibition of the carrageenan induced paw oedema,cotton
pellet granuloma and paw itching in rats.It is also used as febrifuge in night and
intermittent fever.

Peptic ulcer
35
The fruit taken in the form of beverage has also great healing properties on
account of its mucilage,which forms a coating on the stomach mucosa and thus
helps in the healing of ulcers.

Respiratory Infection
36
In south India the juice of leaves are mixed with pepper to bring relief from
wheezing cough and respiratory spasm. Its regular use builds up resistance
against cold and cough.

Other properties
The fruit pulp powder was effective on intestinal parasites particularly on
ankylostoma 2 . It is anti convulsive 2
It is also used as antihelmenitic 9
The extract of leaves is beneficial in the treatment of leucorrhoea, conjunctivitis
and deafness. Fruits give feeling freshness and energy. It is used as carminative
and astringent and used in thyroid related disorders. It is also used in the
treatment of snake bite It is a cardiac stimulant. Applications have also been
reported in anaemia , fractures, swollen joints, typhoid, coma, colitis, bleeding
sores and cramps. It is used in treatment of acute shigellosis, as diuretic ,in
gonorrhea and in conjuctivits

 Pharmaceutical formulation
Bilvadi Leha 1, Brhatgangadhara Churna1,Bilvapanchak kwath 2,Bilvadi ghrit
2
,Bilva tail 2,Bilvmooladi gutika2,Dashmmola taila2,Pippalaydi taila
 2
,chayavprash 2,Dashmoolarishta 2,Amritarishta 2,Pushanuga
churna2,Mushikadya taila2,Maha narayan taila2,Vatsakadi Kvath 2

 Pharmaceutical Dosage form

2
POWDER 3-6 g of the drug in form.
2
LEAF JUICE 10-20ml
1
AVLEHA
1
ASAV
1
ARISTA
1
GHRIT
1
GUTIKA
1
LEHA

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Latest Research on Bilwa- Anti spermatogenesis and cardioprotective

The Bilva tree in the Shiva Purana

Lakshmyaascha stana utpannam Mahaadeva sadaa priyam,
Bilva vriksham prayachchhaami eka bilvam Shivaarpanam.
Darshanam bilva vrikshasya sparshanam paapanaashanam,
Aghorapaapasamhaaram eka bilvam shivarpanam.

According to the Shiva Purana (7 AD) the Bilva tree is the manifest form of
Lord Shiva himself, while all the great tirthas (pilgrimage places) are said to
reside at its base. One who worships the shivalingam while sitting under the
Bilva, claims this great epic, attains the state of Shiva.

In the traditional culture of Nepal, the bael tree is part of a fertility ritual for
girls known as the Bel baha. Girls are "married" to the bael fruit and as long as
the fruit is kept safe and never cracks the girl can never become widowed, even
if her human husband dies. This was seen to be protection against the social
disdain suffered by widow.
In Bangladesh, It is used for fertility control

Synonyms(and their meaning)

Shandilya- Means that relieves from all pains
Shailoosha- Means that have beautiful fruits or grow on mountains
Shriphala- Having attractive fruits
Maloora- Means that enhances the looks of the body
Gandhgarbha- Having a pleasant smell with in it
Kantaki- Means has sharp thorns over it
Sadaphala- Means it has fruits in all the seasons
Granthila- Having tuberous structure over its surfa

PROPERTIES AND ACTION

Rasa : Katu, Tikta, Kashya
Guna : Laghu, Ruksha
Virya : Ushna
Vipaka : Katu
Karma : Dipana, Pacana, Grahi, Vata Kaphahara, Balya
Therapeutic Uses and Latest Research On Bilwa
Diarrhoea and Dysentery

The unripe fruit is most effective remedy for chronic diarrhea and dysentery
without fever. The powdered drug is recommended in sub acute or chronic
dysentery. After the use of the fruit powder in these condition, the blood
gradually disappear and the stools resume a more feculent and solid form. It is
also a valuable remedy for chronic dysenteric condition characterized by
alternate diarrhea and constipation. Its also been reported in the cases of
amoebic dysentery. It is used in the treatment of IBS (Irritable Bowel
Syndrome)
As mentioned in Dhanvantri nigantu,(Chp 1,shlok104,105) in 10th century
that the unripe fruit is sangrahi ,snighda,agnidipak,katu,tikt, kshaya,usna
veerya,tikshna and vata kapha nashak.

Hypoglycemic/Anti diabetic activity

Bilva leaf extract has been used in Ayurveda as a medicine for diabetes. It
enhances the ability to utilize the external glucose load in the body by
stimulation of glucose uptake similar to insulin. Bael extract significantly
lowers blood urea and cholesterol in experimental diabetic animals.

Anticancer Activity
Bilva inhibited in vitro proliferation of human tumour cell lines including the
lecukinic K562,T lymphoid Jurhat,beta lymphoid Raji, Erythro leukemic HEL.
Extract of A. marmeolus is anti proliferative but it produces effect on MCF-7
nad MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line when it is in high concentration.

Radioprotective effect
Treatment with extract of bilva reduces the severity of symptoms of radiation
induced sickness and increases survival in mice. The radio protective action be
due to free radical scavenging and arrest of lipid peroxidation accompanied by
an elevation in glutathione concentration in liver,kidney,stomach and intestine.
The hydroalcoholic extract of Aegle marmelos (AME) protected cultured
HPBLs against the radiation-induced micronuclei at a concentration of 5 µg/ml.
It was also reported to scavenge ·OH, O2·–, DPPH, ABTS·+ and NO (nitric
oxide) radicals in vitro in a concentration dependent manner . The
radioprotective efficacy of 15 or 250 mg/kg AME was further confirmed in
animal studies where its intraperitoneal as well as oral administration has been
found to protect mice against the radiation-induced sickness, gastrointestinal
and bone marrow deaths and mortality giving a DRF of 1.2. It also protected
mice against the radiation-induced lipid peroxidation and elevated GSH
concentration in the liver, kidney, stomach and intestine at 31 days post-
irradiation. Oral administration also protected mice against the gamma
radiation-induced decline in erythrocytes, leukocytes, lymphocytes and
clonogenicity of hemopoietic progenitor cells assessed by exogenous spleen
colony forming assay. Pretreatment of mice with AME elevated the villus
height and the crypt number accompanied by a decline in goblet and dead cell
number . Not only leaf but also the hydroalcoholic extract of Aegle marmelos
fruit administered intraperitoneally at a dose of 20 mg/kg once daily,
consecutively for five days found to protect mice against the radiation-induced
sickness, gastrointestinal as well as bone marrow deaths with a DRF .

Cardioprotective effect
The leaf extract has preventing effects in isoprenaline induced myocardial
infarction in rats. The activity of creatine kinase and lactate dehdogenase was
increased in serum.Use of Bilva as cardiac depressant and palpitation has also
been reported.

Anti spermoatogenesis Activity

The leaf of bilva resiste the process of spermatogenesis and decreases sperm
motilitry in rats. There was a marked reduction in motility and density of the
sperm derived from cauda epididymis of the treated animals. A. marmelos
reduced fertility of male rats by 100% at the 300-mg dose level. Serum
testosterone levels also decreased significantly in all the experimental groups.
The protein, glycogen and lipid peroxidation content of the testes was
significantly reduced at the highest dose level; a highly significant increase in
testicular cholesterol was observed along with a highly significant reduction in
the sialic acid contents of testes, epididymis and seminal vesicles. Blood tests
did not point to distress in any of the vital organs. Withdrawal of the extract
restored all the altered parameters including organ weights, fertility,
testosterone levels and tissue biochemistry to control levels after 120 days.

Antimicrobial/Antifungal Activity
It has been found active against various species such as Staphylococcus
aureus,S. epidemidis,Salmonella typhimurium,E.coli,Bacillus subtilis. The
essential oil isolated from the leaves of Bilva exhibits variableefficiency against
different fungal isolates and causes concentration as well as time dependent
inhibition of spore germination of all fungi tested ,including most resistant
fungus,Fusarium udum.

Antipyretic and Analgesic activity

Bilva exhibits antipyretic,anti inflammatory and analgesic activities,as it has
shown a significant inhibition of the carrageenan induced paw oedema,cotton
pellet granuloma and paw itching in rats.It is also used as febrifuge in nght and
intermittent fever.

Peptic ulcer
The fruit taken in the form of beverage has also great haeling properties on
account of its mucilage,which forms a coating on the stomach mucosa and thus
helps in the healing of ulcers.

Respiratory Infection
In south India the juice of leaves are mixed with pepper to bring relief from
wheezing cough and respiratory spasm.Its regular use builds up resistance
against cold and cough.

Other properties
The extract of leaves is beneficial in the treatment of leucorrhoea, conjunctivitis
and deafness. Fruits give feeling freshness anad energy.It is used as carminative
and astringent and used in thyroid related disorders.It is also used in the
treatment of snake bite. It is a cardiac stimulant. Applications have also been
reported in anaemia , fractures, swollen joints, typhoid, coma, colitis, bleeding
sores and cramps.It is also used as anthelmintic. It is used in treatment of acute
shigellosis, as diuretic ,in gonorrhea and in conjunctivitis.

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Treatment of IBS in Ayurveda

Treatment of IBS (Grahni )in Ayurveda

Dr Himanshu Sharma

In today’s world of fast food , there is change and irregularity in diet and diet timings. Fast
growing world has given desk jobs and sedentary life style. In addition to change in diet and
lifestyle, one is always under tremendous stress. body and mind are interdependent to each
other. All these causes disturbances to the digestive system, which results into many disease,
among which digestion and absorption diseases are most common. Irritable BowelSyndrome
(IBS) is a psychosomatic disease condition where motility of intestine is disturbed with
altered bowel habit, lower abdominal pain with distention relieved by passes of flatus. There
is no detectable organic pathology in this disease. The symptoms are markedly influenced by
psychological factors with stressful life style. A careful review of the clinical picture of
various GIT diseases, described in Ayurveda reveals that some of the disorders definitely
 have some clinical symptoms observed in the patients of IBS.
In Ayurveda , functionally weak Agni/Digestive fire causes improper digestion of ingested
food ,which leads to Aam dosha . Aam is the root cause of most of the diseases. It is well
established that the circular and longitudinal muscles of the small bowel and sigmoid are
highly susceptible to motor abnormalities. As a result, many factors can influence their
contraction rates and lead to the excessive activity of their function which is at the basis of
irritable bowel syndrome. Ayurveda evaluation searches for the various root causes of
excessive GI motility through a determination of the imbalances in the functioning modes of
the body.
Signs and symptoms
 Cramping pain in lower abdomen
 Changes in bowel habits
 Diarrhea or constipation, or both alternately
 Relief of pain after bowel movements
 Feeling of incomplete emptying after bowel movements
 Mucus in stool
 Abnormal movements of the colon, whether too fast or too slow, are seen in some, but not
all, people who have IBS.

Treatment

Ayurveda has emphasized the use of Buttermilk ( takra) for the treatmentof IBS. The patient
has to be kept on the diet of buttermilk, which is the treatment and nutrition in
IBS.Buttermilk is digestive, astringent, and light to digest and helps in improving the
consistency of the stool. Buttermilk is given along with asafetida, cumin, and rock-salt
powder to control the bowel movements. It contains a good amount of lactobacillus bacteria,
which helps restore the normal flora of the intestines. . Trikatu, a compound containing black
pepper, long pepper, and ginger, is specific for low enzyme and high enterotoxin. Pungent,
bitter, and astringent tasting foods are best. Musta ( Cyperus rotundus) improves intestinal
absorption and stops diarrhea.
There are several time tested classical ayurvedic formulations mentioned by our ancient
Acharays eg Brhat gangadhara curna ,Dadimastaka curna ,Jatiphaladi curna , Hingvastaka
churna , Bilvadi lehyam ,Chitrakadi vati ,Shankha vati,Dashmuladi ghrita, Panchamrut
parpati ,Kutaj parpati,Rasa-parpati .These medicines should be taken under the guidance of
an ayurvedic physician .
IBS is a psychosomatic disease .Stress management can help prevent or ease IBS symptoms.
Use relaxation techniques: deep breathing, visualization, yoga , meditation can help the
patient . Bhramari pranayaam will help to alleviate stress and anxiety .Pavan multa asana
will help to reduce gaseous trouble and bloating. Kapal bhatti can be helpful for those
suffering with constipation.
Diet Regime for IBS
Preferred food items are Eat old rice, ginger, jawar, coriander leaves, lentil, green grams
soup, black pepper, nutmeg, skimmed milk, buttermilk, hot water. Foods rich in
monounsaturated fats, such as olives and olive or canola oil, are more healthy as well as
easily digestible. Herbs like ginger, fennel, and cumin that stimulate enzyme secretions will
improve digestion, absorption, and clear Aam(undigested material) from the digestive tract.
When treating IBS, a light diet is advised.
Avoid indigestible foods such as bread; cheese; red meat; and cold, hard, and raw.Because it
is hard to digest, saturated fat can be colon irritants. Foods rich in saturated or trans fats
 include stick butter and margarine, shortening, fried foods, beef fat, full-fat dairy products
and commercially prepared cookies, crackers, coffee cakes and snack foods.Limit foods that
contain ingredients that can stimulate the intestines and cause diarrhea, such as caffeine
(tea,coffee), Alcohol , Foods high in sugar ,Artificial sweeteners (sorbitol).Some vegetables
(cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts) and legumes (beans) may worsen bloati

To sum up, Our health depends a lot on the food we eat. So to remain healthy we must think
before we eat. Balanced diet , exercise ,yoga and meditation all are key to good health.
Ayurveda is not only focused to cure the patient but also emphasis on the proper life style to
keep our selves healthy.

Drug Standardisation
Use Herb as a whole
Dr.Himanshu Sharma
Ayurvedic Consultant
NIAPR,Patiala

INTRODUCTION
Widely regarded as the oldest form of healthcare in the world, Ayurveda is a time tested
medical system that originated in India thousands of years ago.. The aim of the system is to
prevent illness, heal the sick and preserve life. This can be summed up as follows: To protect
health and prolong life ("Swasthyas swasthya rakshanam") ,To eliminate diseases and
disfunctions of the body ("Aturasya vikar prashamanamcha ).

Ayurveda has several single and polyherbal formulations .Today there has been a great
demand for plant derived herbal products. World has accepted the concept of drug
standardization for scientific validation of these herbs. The standard extract(active
principle) of a herb help us to understand its phytochemistry, drug interactions,
bioequivalence, pharmacovigilance study.

OBJECT
Inspite of using the active principle of drug, use of crude drug is more scientific as per
ayurvedic principles. It is believed that the standardised extracts are more effective than
crude drug.In my view, If we are working on Ayurvedic principles, we must consider the
importance of the views of our ancient Acharyas.

DISCUSSION
 The concept of using whole herb by our ancient acharyas was based on the principle of
Ras panchak. The action of a drug is based on Ras, ,Virya , Guna, Vipaak and Prabaav. In
Ayurveda it is not the dead line that the action of herb lies only in its active principle.
According to the principle of Ayurveda, one herb works on the basis of its ras, another on the
basis of its veerya, another on the basis of its vipaak.
 A drug has major and minor constituents. The concept of using the major constituents as
active principle does not solve the purpose. It is possible that those other minor constituents
 may also be essential in a polyherbal formulations . How one herb interact with other herbs in
a polyherbal formulations is yet to be carried out.
 In Ayurveda , each and every patient is a individual entity and the treatment also differs
from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s not as simple as in
modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar, Sahanan, vyayam shakti, agni all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist.An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of tha individual
by understanding a patient as awhole and also decides what kind of mode of preparation to
be used for the individual. Panch Kashay Kalpana
(SWARAS,CHURNA,KALK,HIM,PHANT,) is based on this principle. But if we are
using only the extract of the herb , it may not serve the purpose.

 Concept of Bhashajya Kalpana in Ayurveda is highly scientific.In a polyherbal

formulations our Acharayas has shown their creadibility . Tribhuvakirti ras ,Sanjivani vati
many other jwarhar yog contains vatsnaabh as a main content. Vatsnaabh is poisonos.Even
after its shobdhan while prearing he formulation tankan,which is an anti dote of vatsnaabh is
also added.This is one of the reason why ayurvedic formulation has less side efects.
 Moreover, What is the difference between a "Standardized Herbal Extract" and a "Herbal
Extract"? There is a lot of confusion between the two terms "standardized herbal extracts"
and "herbal extracts". An "herbal extract" is sometimes also referred to as a tincture, or liquid
herbal extract. This is a preparation where a whole herb is steeped in alcohol, water or a
combination. A "standardized herbal extract" is a measurable marker substance that is
extracted from the herb. This marker may be an active ingredient, or just one that is easily
determined, but often, it is a compound that has been used in scientific research. Sometimes
the wrong marker chemical is identified and used as the "active" ingredients. For example, St
Johns Wart is usually measured for hypericin, though it is now thought that hyperforin is the
more active substance.
 These products have generated both controversy and confusion among consumers and
Ayurvedic professionals. In fact standardization means different things to different people.
The word "extract" is also confusing, since this term traditionally is associated with fluid
extracts, which are highly concentrated tinctures made from the whole plant.
 One well-known manufacturer tells us in its consumer literature that in standardized
extracts "active compounds are natural compounds found in an herb that is proven to be
responsible for its healthy benefits." Morphine is from opium, but it is not a herb! Citric acid
is not an orange, and isoflavones are not a soy bean! An active compound is in fact an
isolated chemical, and no longer belongs to the plant kingdom, but to the molecular world.
Unfortunately, cheaper brands, like those routinely available now in pharmacies, corner
stores and even airports, are usually standardized, yet do not contains whole herbs.
 Many herbal supplements contain "standardized herbal extracts" which is the chemical
market that has been extracted using solvents such as acetone. These chemical derived
compounds may contain residues which themselves could act as toxins on the body.
"Standardized herbal extracts" are normally listed as : Blueberry Leaf Extract, Green Tea
Extract, Bilberry Extract or Grape Seed Extract.

CONCLUSION
 I believe that it is best to use the whole herb. There are several (major and minor) active
ingredients in the whole herb that have benefits researchers still do not fully understand. A
herbal extract is an isolated component of only one of these compounds present in the whole
herb.Use of crude drug in Ayurveda has its scientific view. Due to which Ayurveda has
 negligible side effects. Inspite of using the active principle of drug, use of crude drug is more
scientific as per ayurvedic principles. I believe that follow principles of ayurveda as
mentioned in our Classical text.
 I invite your views on the topic.

Treatment of IBS in Ayurveda

Treatment of IBS (Grahni )in Ayurveda
Dr Himanshu Sharma

In today’s world of fast food , there is change and irregularity in diet and diet timings. Fast
growing world has given desk jobs and sedentary life style. In addition to change in diet and
lifestyle, one is always under tremendous stress. body and mind are interdependent to each
other. All these causes disturbances to the digestive system, which results into many disease,
among which digestion and absorption diseases are most common. Irritable BowelSyndrome
(IBS) is a psychosomatic disease condition where motility of intestine is disturbed with
altered bowel habit, lower abdominal pain with distention relieved by passes of flatus. There
is no detectable organic pathology in this disease. The symptoms are markedly influenced by
psychological factors with stressful life style. A careful review of the clinical picture of
various GIT diseases, described in Ayurveda reveals that some of the disorders definitely
have some clinical symptoms observed in the patients of IBS.
In Ayurveda , functionally weak Agni/Digestive fire causes improper digestion of ingested
food ,which leads to Aam dosha . Aam is the root cause of most of the diseases. It is well
established that the circular and longitudinal muscles of the small bowel and sigmoid are
highly susceptible to motor abnormalities. As a result, many factors can influence their
contraction rates and lead to the excessive activity of their function which is at the basis of
irritable bowel syndrome. Ayurveda evaluation searches for the various root causes of
excessive GI motility through a determination of the imbalances in the functioning modes of
the body.
Signs and symptoms
 Cramping pain in lower abdomen
 Changes in bowel habits
 Diarrhea or constipation, or both alternately
 Relief of pain after bowel movements
 Feeling of incomplete emptying after bowel movements
 Mucus in stool
 Abnormal movements of the colon, whether too fast or too slow, are seen in some, but not
all, people who have IBS.

Treatment

Ayurveda has emphasized the use of Buttermilk ( takra) for the treatmentof IBS. The patient
has to be kept on the diet of buttermilk, which is the treatment and nutrition in
IBS.Buttermilk is digestive, astringent, and light to digest and helps in improving the
consistency of the stool. Buttermilk is given along with asafetida, cumin, and rock-salt
powder to control the bowel movements. It contains a good amount of lactobacillus bacteria,
which helps restore the normal flora of the intestines. . Trikatu, a compound containing black
pepper, long pepper, and ginger, is specific for low enzyme and high enterotoxin. Pungent,
bitter, and astringent tasting foods are best. Musta ( Cyperus rotundus) improves intestinal
absorption and stops diarrhea.
There are several time tested classical ayurvedic formulations mentioned by our ancient
Acharays eg Brhat gangadhara curna ,Dadimastaka curna ,Jatiphaladi curna , Hingvastaka
churna , Bilvadi lehyam ,Chitrakadi vati ,Shankha vati,Dashmuladi ghrita, Panchamrut
parpati ,Kutaj parpati,Rasa-parpati .These medicines should be taken under the guidance of
an ayurvedic physician .
IBS is a psychosomatic disease .Stress management can help prevent or ease IBS symptoms.
Use relaxation techniques: deep breathing, visualization, yoga , meditation can help the
patient . Bhramari pranayaam will help to alleviate stress and anxiety .Pavan multa asana
will help to reduce gaseous trouble and bloating. Kapal bhatti can be helpful for those
suffering with constipation.
Diet Regime for IBS
Preferred food items are Eat old rice, ginger, jawar, coriander leaves, lentil, green grams
soup, black pepper, nutmeg, skimmed milk, buttermilk, hot water. Foods rich in
monounsaturated fats, such as olives and olive or canola oil, are more healthy as well as
easily digestible. Herbs like ginger, fennel, and cumin that stimulate enzyme secretions will
improve digestion, absorption, and clear Aam(undigested material) from the digestive tract.
When treating IBS, a light diet is advised.
Avoid indigestible foods such as bread; cheese; red meat; and cold, hard, and raw.Because it
is hard to digest, saturated fat can be colon irritants. Foods rich in saturated or trans fats
include stick butter and margarine, shortening, fried foods, beef fat, full-fat dairy products
and commercially prepared cookies, crackers, coffee cakes and snack foods.Limit foods that
contain ingredients that can stimulate the intestines and cause diarrhea, such as caffeine
(tea,coffee), Alcohol , Foods high in sugar ,Artificial sweeteners (sorbitol).Some vegetables
(cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts) and legumes (beans) may worsen bloati

To sum up, Our health depends a lot on the food we eat. So to remain healthy we must think
before we eat. Balanced diet , exercise ,yoga and meditation all are key to good health.
Ayurveda is not only focused to cure the patient but also emphasis on the proper life style to
keep our selves healthy.

Drug Standardisation
Use Herb as a whole
Dr.Himanshu Sharma
Ayurvedic Consultant
NIAPR,Patiala

INTRODUCTION
Widely regarded as the oldest form of healthcare in the world, Ayurveda is a time tested
medical system that originated in India thousands of years ago.. The aim of the system is to
prevent illness, heal the sick and preserve life. This can be summed up as follows: To protect
health and prolong life ("Swasthyas swasthya rakshanam") ,To eliminate diseases and
disfunctions of the body ("Aturasya vikar prashamanamcha ).
 Ayurveda has several single and polyherbal formulations .Today there has been a great
demand for plant derived herbal products. World has accepted the concept of drug
standardization for scientific validation of these herbs. The standard extract(active
principle) of a herb help us to understand its phytochemistry, drug interactions,
bioequivalence, pharmacovigilance study.

OBJECT
Inspite of using the active principle of drug, use of crude drug is more scientific as per
ayurvedic principles. It is believed that the standardised extracts are more effective than
crude drug.In my view, If we are working on Ayurvedic principles, we must consider the
importance of the views of our ancient Acharyas.

DISCUSSION
 The concept of using whole herb by our ancient acharyas was based on the principle of
Ras panchak. The action of a drug is based on Ras, ,Virya , Guna, Vipaak and Prabaav. In
Ayurveda it is not the dead line that the action of herb lies only in its active principle.
According to the principle of Ayurveda, one herb works on the basis of its ras, another on the
basis of its veerya, another on the basis of its vipaak.
 A drug has major and minor constituents. The concept of using the major constituents as
active principle does not solve the purpose. It is possible that those other minor constituents
may also be essential in a polyherbal formulations . How one herb interact with other herbs in
a polyherbal formulations is yet to be carried out.
 In Ayurveda , each and every patient is a individual entity and the treatment also differs
from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s not as simple as in
modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar, Sahanan, vyayam shakti, agni all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist.An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of tha individual
by understanding a patient as awhole and also decides what kind of mode of preparation to
be used for the individual. Panch Kashay Kalpana
(SWARAS,CHURNA,KALK,HIM,PHANT,) is based on this principle. But if we are
using only the extract of the herb , it may not serve the purpose.

 Concept of Bhashajya Kalpana in Ayurveda is highly scientific.In a polyherbal

formulations our Acharayas has shown their creadibility . Tribhuvakirti ras ,Sanjivani vati
many other jwarhar yog contains vatsnaabh as a main content. Vatsnaabh is poisonos.Even
after its shobdhan while prearing he formulation tankan,which is an anti dote of vatsnaabh is
also added.This is one of the reason why ayurvedic formulation has less side efects.
 Moreover, What is the difference between a "Standardized Herbal Extract" and a "Herbal
Extract"? There is a lot of confusion between the two terms "standardized herbal extracts"
and "herbal extracts". An "herbal extract" is sometimes also referred to as a tincture, or liquid
herbal extract. This is a preparation where a whole herb is steeped in alcohol, water or a
combination. A "standardized herbal extract" is a measurable marker substance that is
extracted from the herb. This marker may be an active ingredient, or just one that is easily
determined, but often, it is a compound that has been used in scientific research. Sometimes
the wrong marker chemical is identified and used as the "active" ingredients. For example, St
Johns Wart is usually measured for hypericin, though it is now thought that hyperforin is the
more active substance.
 These products have generated both controversy and confusion among consumers and
Ayurvedic professionals. In fact standardization means different things to different people.
 The word "extract" is also confusing, since this term traditionally is associated with fluid
extracts, which are highly concentrated tinctures made from the whole plant.
 One well-known manufacturer tells us in its consumer literature that in standardized
extracts "active compounds are natural compounds found in an herb that is proven to be
responsible for its healthy benefits." Morphine is from opium, but it is not a herb! Citric acid
is not an orange, and isoflavones are not a soy bean! An active compound is in fact an
isolated chemical, and no longer belongs to the plant kingdom, but to the molecular world.
Unfortunately, cheaper brands, like those routinely available now in pharmacies, corner
stores and even airports, are usually standardized, yet do not contains whole herbs.
 Many herbal supplements contain "standardized herbal extracts" which is the chemical
market that has been extracted using solvents such as acetone. These chemical derived
compounds may contain residues which themselves could act as toxins on the body.
"Standardized herbal extracts" are normally listed as : Blueberry Leaf Extract, Green Tea
Extract, Bilberry Extract or Grape Seed Extract.

CONCLUSION
 I believe that it is best to use the whole herb. There are several (major and minor) active
ingredients in the whole herb that have benefits researchers still do not fully understand. A
herbal extract is an isolated component of only one of these compounds present in the whole
herb.Use of crude drug in Ayurveda has its scientific view. Due to which Ayurveda has
negligible side effects. Inspite of using the active principle of drug, use of crude drug is more
scientific as per ayurvedic principles. I believe that follow principles of ayurveda as
mentioned in our Classical text.
 I invite your views on the topic.
Medicinal Uses of Garlic- Allium sativum

Dr Himanshu Sharma
Ayurvedic Consultant
NIAPR,Motibagh,Patiala
AmritAyurvedicChikitsalya ,Nabha.
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com

Garlic has been used as both dietary agent and medicine in many cultures for thousands of
years. Garlic is mentioned in the Bible and the Talmud. Hippocrates, Galen, Pliny the Elder,
and Dioscorides all mention the use of garlic for many conditions, including parasites,
respiratory problems, poor digestion. Its use in China was first mentioned in AD 510.
Different culture used different varieties of garlic depending upon their ecological
productivity. In India Allium species of garlic is very commonly used, while another species
of garlic named Allium tuberosum is used in South-east Asia, China and North-east part of
India. Both the species are important constituent of customary diet in Indian and Chinese
food.

Medicinal Uses of Garlic

 Garlic contains sulphur containing compound Allin, which is converted to active ingredient
‘Allicin’ when the garlic bulb is crushed,Injury to the garlic bulb activates the enzyme
Allinase,which metabolises Allin to Allicin. This compound has antiinhibitory effect upon
the key enzymes involved in cholesterol biosynthesis, such as HMG-CoAreductase.Garlic
oil,steamed distilled garlic and aged garlic donot contain significant amount of Alliin
orAllicin,Maximum activity of garlic is seen in fresh crushed and cooked form.

 Garlic helps to prevent lipid implantation on the arterial wall. Allicin, has antimicrobial
effects against many viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Garlic lowers blood pressure by
relaxing vein and artery walls. This action helps keep platelets from clumping together and
improves blood flow, thereby reducing the risk of stroke. Garlic also decreases the levels of
cholesterol and triglycerides, substances that increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

 As an antimicrobial, garlic seems to have a broad action. It displays antibiotic, antifungal,

and antiviral properties and is reportedly effective against many flu viruses and herpes
simplex (the virus responsible for cold sores). In 1858, Louis Pasteur observed garlic's
antibacterial activity, and it was used as an antiseptic to prevent gangrene during World War I
and World War II.Add garlic to soups and salad dressing during the winter months to help
prevent colds, or eat garlic at the first hint of a cold, cough, or flu. Garlic reduces congestion
and may help people with bronchitis to expel mucus.

 Garlic is also a rich source of. highly bioavailable selenium, which is thought to account, in
part, for garlic’s antioxidant and cancer preventive effects This popular herb may improve
immunity by stimulating some of the body's natural immune cells. Studies suggest that garlic
may help prevent breast, bladder, skin, and stomach cancers. A study suggests that those
who eat garlic may lower their risk of colon cancer. Garlic appears particularly effective in
inhibiting compounds formed by nitrates, which are preservatives used to cure meat that are
thought to turn into cancer-causing compounds within the intestines.

 Garlic has been found to enhance thiamin absorption, and therefore reduces the likelihood
for developing the thiamin deficiency beriberi

 Hypocholesterolemic effect of garlic is exerted by decrease in hepatic cholesterogenesis.

 Garlic apart from having anti hyperlipidemic, antiinflammatory,anti diabetic effect,also

reported as platelet inhibitory or anti thrombotic in action.

How To Use Garlic As Home Remedy

 Lasun Ksheer Pak (Garlic Milk Extract) is one of the time tested Ayurvedic formulation
to reduce serum cholesterol.As garlic if given in high dose or taken empty stomach is highly
irritant to gastric mucosa.Its pungent smell sometimes becomes intolerant to patient. Garlic
bulbs are crushed fresh and boiled in milk with equal amount of water.The mixture is boiled
till all the water gets evaporated leaving the milk. It should be taken under the guidance of An
Ayurvedic physician.
 Garlic is a useful remedy for Earache. Boil 2-3 cloves in mustard oil and let the temperature
be down to tolerable. Put 2-4 drops of this oil in your ears.
 Garlic is antiseptic in action.Take one part of galic extract and three parts of distilled water
,wash any wound and ulcer with it. It will remove the pus and fastens the process of healing.
 Patient suffering from whooping cough should take fresh crushed garlic cloves and make a
paste mixed with honey.
 Add Garlic in your daily food preparations, it improves appetite and digestive system.
 The Russians uses garlic in the treatment of Rheumatisn by using garlic extract.
.

Garlic: Potential Clinical Benefits

Cardiovascular: Antilipedemic, antihypertensive, anti-atherosclerotic

Gastrointestinal/hepatic: Spasmolytic, hepatoprotective
Antimicrobial: Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic
Hematologic: Antithrombotic/antiplatelet
Antioxidant: Antioxidant

To sum up ,Our Indian kitchens are highly scientific in their way of cooking. Use of Garlic
,Ginger ,onion and many other spices are basically those medicinal herbs which keep our
digestive system healthy.Our Ancient Acharayas were highly intellectuals who added these
herbs as our daily diet supplements. Keeping these in view,we must follow a right diet plan in
our lives to kep our selves healthy.
Treatment of Urticaria (Sheetpitta) in Ayurveda
Dr Himanshu Sharma
Ayurvedic Consultant
NIAPR,Moti bagh,Patiala
Amrit AyurvedicChikitasalya,
NabhaPatiala 9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com ,
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com

In Today’s world of beauty and glamour ,it is a natural tendency that every one of us is
highly conscious about our skin. Skin is the most visible part of the body that reflects
personality of a person. Skin disorders like urticaria creates physical as well as mental stress
to an individual. Excessive itching sometimes becomes intolerable . Urticaria in Ayurveda is
known as sheetpitta. Vat and kapha are two “doshas”, which are primarily disturbed in this
disease. In the combination with pitta they create redness, swelling and itching on the skin.
Acute urticaria is associated with more diffuse swelling of lips , face and throat and is spread
all over the body.
Urticaria is a vascular reaction of the skin characterized by a sudden general eruption of pale
wheal or or papules,which are associated with severe itching.This condition may be caused
by contact with an external irritant such as the nettle, physical agents,food,insect
bites,pollens,drugs or neurogenic factors.

Treatment of sheetpit in Ayurveda

 Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations for the cure
of urticaria. Ayurvedic herbo mineral preparations restores healthy skin and cure urticaria by
establishing the equilibriumof Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus(body tissues).
 Massage with the coconut oil helps to get relief of itching.
 'Doorva’ (grass) mixed with turmeric powder can help to get relieved of itching
 Giloy, Turmeric, Neem chal, Dhanvyas syrup
Other Ayurvedic Formulations are-
 Haridra khanda -3gm thrice daily with water
 Triphla churna -3gm thrice daily with water
 Panch tikt ghrit guggul 500mg-twice a day.
 Giloye satv 500mg –twice a day.
 Tiktshatapalghrit-twice daily
 Swarn Gairic (Red ochre) - 5 grains, thrice daily with water/ honey
 Arogyavardhini rasa - thrice daily with honey
 Sut shekhar rasa - thrice daily with honey
 Kaishore guggulu - 2 tab, twice daily
 Khadirarishta -3tsf with equal amount of water twice a day after meals
 Sarivadayasava-3tsf with equal amount of water twice a day after meals
 Rasa sindur - thrice daily with water
 Nimbadi churana-3gm with water twice a day.
Diet Regime For Urticaria
Histamine occurs in food as a result of microbial enzymes converting the amino acid histidine
(present in all proteins) to histamine. All foods subjected to microbial fermentation in the
manufacturing process contain histamine. Included in this category are cheeses, fermented
soy products, other fermented foods (e.g. sauerkraut), alcoholic beverages, and vinegars.

Type of Food Foods Allowed Foods Restricted

Milk and dairy Plain milk All prepared dairy products made with
Ricotta cheese restricted ingredients
All cheese
All yogurt

Breads and Any pure unbleached grain or Artificial colors ,Artificial flavors
cereals
 flour Bleached flour ,Cheese ,Chocolate

Vegetables All pure fresh vegetables and Eggplant

juices except those listed Pumpkin
Spinach
Tomato and all tomato products

Meat, poultry All pure, freshly cooked meat All fish and shellfish
and fish
or poultry All processed meats
All leftover cooked meats

Fats and oils Pure butter All fats and oils with color and/or
Pure vegetable oil preservatives
Homemade salad dressings Hydrolyzed lecithin
with allowed ingredients Margarine

Lard and meat drippings Prepared salad dressings with restricted

Homemade gravies ingredients

Prepared gravies

Conclusion
Treatment of Ovarian cyst in Ayurveda
Treatment of Ovarian cyst in Ayurveda
Dr Himanshu Sharma
Ayurvedic Consultant
NIAPR,Motibagh,Patiala
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya, Nabha,
Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
In past 40 years,there’s dramatic rise in female related illnesses which were
rarely seen before in history.Today we see the age of menarche has dropped
to as 10 years of age. In fast growing world,over work load,pesticides rich
food,hormone based fruits and vegetables,stress,over ambition,avoiding
pregnancy all are the major causes of these new diseases in modern
woman.Premenstrual syndrome,irregular mense,ovarian cyst,uterine fibroids
are commonly seen now a days. A survey has confirmed that 30%of young
modern woman is suffering from PMS(Pre menstrual syndrome),25% are
suffering from uterine fibroids and ovarian cyst.
Widely regarded as the oldest form of healthcare in the world, Ayurveda is a
time tested medical system that originated in India thousands of years ago .In
Ayurveda ovarian cyst containing fluid can be equated with kaphaja
granthi.The kaphaja granthi is slightly painful,usually skin coloured,increases
gradually and on rupture white thick pus is discharged. Patient usually feel
heaviness and dull pain.Sushruta has mentioned the concept of granthi. Acc. to
classical text,vitiated vataets doshas vitiating mansa,rakta and medas mixed
with kapha produces granthi.Vagbhatta also accepted the view of sushruta and
mentioned that doshas are dominated by kapha.
In normal process, Women have two ovaries that store and release eggs. Each
ovary is about the size of a walnut, and one ovary is located on each side of the
uterus. One ovary produces one egg each month, and this process starts a
woman's monthly menstrual cycle. The egg is enclosed in a sac called a follicle.
An egg grows inside the ovary until estrogen (a hormone), signals the uterus to
prepare itself for the egg. In turn, the lining of the uterus begins to thicken and
prepare for implantation of a fertilized egg resulting in pregnancy. This cycle
occurs each month and usually ends when the egg is not fertilized. All contents
of the uterus are then expelled if the egg is not fertilized. This is called a
menstrual period. .
Ovarian Cysts are products of failed or disordered ovulation. A functional
ovarian cyst is formed when the follicle does NOT release its egg, and the
follicle continues to grow forming a cyst. An ovarian cyst can also be formed
even if the follicle releases the egg, the hole where the egg is released closes
up, the corpus luteum is NOT formed, and the cyst continues to grow. It is now
believed that xenoestrogens may contribute to ovarian cysts.
The two primary hormones secreted by ovaries i.e estrogen and
progesterone.The property of one affect the other and together they are
maintained in optimal balance in the body.Lack of hormone or exceesive
release of any of the hormone leads to medical prolem in woman.
Diagnosis
 On the basis of sign and symptoms a physician can advise for USG,which
further confirms the disease
In an ultrasound image, ovarian cysts resemble bubbles. The cyst contains only
fluid and is surrounded by a very thin wall. This kind of cyst is also called a
functional cyst, or simple cyst. If a follicle fails to rupture and release the egg,
the fluid remains and can form a cyst in the ovary. This usually affects one of
the ovaries.
Symptoms of Ovarian cyst
 Dull aching, or severe, sudden, and sharp pain or discomfort in the lower
abdomen (one or both sides), pelvis, vagina, lower back, or thighs; pain may be
constant or intermittent—this is the most common symptom
 Fullness, heaviness, pressure, swelling, or bloating in the abdomen
 Breast tenderness
 Pain during or shortly after beginning or end of menstrual period.
 Irregular periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding or spotting
 Change in frequency or ease of urination (such as inability to fully empty the
bladder), or difficulty with bowel movements due to pressure on adjacent
pelvic anatomy
 Weight gain
Treatment
I used Triphla and trikatu as both helps in sroto shodhan and removes
srotoavrodha. kanchnaar guggul has lakhneeya guna and help to reduce the
size of growing cyst , Aloevera not only balances the hormonal irregularities
but also improves uterine activity , Chandraprabha vati also have lakhneeya
effect and is also prescribed for the treatment of general menstrual disorders
in classical text.
For the treatment of kaphaj granhti,I used Trifla2gm,trikatu
500mg,Chandraprabha vati 250mg bd, kanchnaar guggul 500mg bd, aloevera
20ml bd was given for three months.
After treating many patients of ovarian cyst and fibroid,Ibelieve that ayurveda
have the solution of ovarian cystand fibroid.

Congenial Diet
Ayurveda emphasise on Ruksha ,katu ,deepaneya ahaar,gugullu,shilajit,Old
ghrith,old rice.
Avoid
Excessive fat rich diet,caffeine,tea or coffee,alchohal.
Yoga
Kapalbhati,surya namaskaar,pranayaam ,meditation are beneficial in ovarian
cyst.

Diet regime for Renal calculi (kidney stone)

Dr Himanshu Sharma

NIAPR,Patiala

Vegetables- Carrot, Bitter gourd, ,radish, pumpkin

All these vegetables are rich of magnesium , phosphorus and phyto
constituents. They have stone inhibition property.
Fruit – Banana, Lemon, Apple, plums, apricot, almond.
Fruits which are rich in Vitamin C, Vit B Complex and beta carotene helps in
preventing stone formation. They breakdown the oxalates deposition in the
body.
Cereals- Horse gram, Barley, Moong dal.
These cereals provides magnesium and potassium, which act as stone inhibitor
due to their balanced diuretic action .
Miscellaneous-Butter milk, Pine apple juice, coconut water ,Aloevera juice
,corn silk.
These drinks contains phytonutrients such as citrates in lemon, tartarates in
cornsilk .

Avoid----------
Vegetables- Tomato, Lady finger, Capsicum, palak, beans, brinjal, cucumber.
 These vegetables are having high oxalate contents which results in calcium
oxalate stone formation.
Fruit- Blackberry, strawberries ,kiwi, gooseberry(amla).

Treatment of Dysmenorrhoea (Udavartini) in Ayurveda

Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma

Ayurvedic Physicians

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala 9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Mensuration is a normal process in every woman’s life,but it becomes horrible

when it cause severe pain and discomfort that can significantly interfere with
everyday activities for several days each month.More than half of all girls and
women suffer from dysmenorrhoea (cramps) all over the world.
Widely regarded as the oldest form of healthcare in the world, Ayurveda is a
time tested medical system that originated in India thousands of years ago.
Being a team of Ayurvedic physicians, we have successfully treated several
patients with Ayurvedic medicine who were suffering from this problem and
were advised for taking pain killers(NSAIDs),Oral contraceptive pills and even
surgeries by allopathic doctors.

What is Dysmenorrhoea
Ayurveda describes the condition of Udavartini yonivyapad that resembles the
all type of dysmenorrhea.
Dysmenorrhea is the occurrance of painful cramps during menstruation. Its a
dull or throbbing pain that usually centers in the lower mid-abdomen, radiating
toward the lower back or thighs.

Symptoms of Dysmenorrhoea
 Spasmodic menstrual pain
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 Diarrhea or constipation
 Headache
 Dizziness
 Disorientation
 Hypersensitivity to sound, light, smell and touch,
 Fainting and fatigue.
What causes Dysmenorrhoea(Udavartini)?
According to Ayurveda, due to movement of natural urges in reverse
direction,the aggravated apana vayu moving inreverse direction fills the
uterus.The uterus seized with pain, initially throws or pushes the raja(menstrual
blood) upwards, then discharges it with spasmodic pain.
Ayurveda also describes vataj yonivyapad that oligomenorrhoea associated with
dysmenorrhoea caused by ras dhatu kshay that create general weekness.
The likelihood that a woman will have cramps increases if she:

 has a family history of painful periods

 leads a stressful life
 lack of exercise
 uses alchohal,caffeine
 has pelvic inflammatory disease

Dysmenorrhea is called "primary" when there is no specific pelvic pathology

exists and "secondary" when the pain is caused by an underlying gynecological
problem. It is believed that primary dysmenorrhea occurs when hormone-like
substances called "prostaglandins" produced by uterine tissue trigger strong
muscle contractions in the uterus during menstruation.

How to Diagnose dysmenorrhoea

Pelvic examination and USG rule out an underlying condition that could cause
cramps.
Yoga for dysmenorrhoea
"Cat stretch," position, the woman rests on her hands and knees, slowly arching
the back. The pelvic tilt is another popular yoga position, in which the woman
lies with knees bent, and then lifts the pelvis and buttocks.

Diet for dysmenorrhoea

Dietary recommendations to ease cramps include increasing fiber, calcium, and
complex carbohydrates, cutting fat, red meat, dairy products, caffeine, salt, and
sugar. Recent research suggests that vitamin B supplements, primarily vitamin
B6 in a complex, magnesium, and fish oil supplements also may help relieve
cramps

Management of Dysmenorrhoea
 Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of dysmenorrhoea. Ayurvedic herbal,classical time tested
medicines cures by establishing the equilibrium of
Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body tissues).
There are several herbs named
 Ulatkambal beej
 Gajar beej
 kumari
 Sonth
 Krishan til
 Jatmansi
 Shatavari
 Dasmool
 Haritaki
 Asoka
 Hing
There are several classical preparations
 Kasis
 Tankan
 gulkand

In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician.
Conclusion
Dysmenorrhoea can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
 Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com

The Heat applied to the painful area may bring relief, and a warm bath twice a
day also may help.

Treatment of Menorrhagia (Asrigdhar) in Ayurveda

Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physicians

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

In the world of stress and strain, improper diet, lack of exercise and yoga
menorrhagia i.e irregular and excessive loss of blood during mensuration has
become a challenging problem among all age groups including young girls,
working class woman as well as housewives.
Ayurveda describes Asrigdhar yonivyapad which is a condition of abnormal
uterine bleeding includes ( Polymenorrhea, Metrorrhagia,metrorrhagia) due to
congestion of pelvis/uterus produced by various causes. We have successfully
treated several patients with Ayurvedic medicines who were suffering from
this problem and were advised for surgeries by allopathic doctors.
Menorrhagia is the most common type of abnormal uterine bleeding
characterized by heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding. In some cases,
bleeding may be so severe and relentless that daily activities become
interrupted. Other types of abnormal uterine bleeding (also called dysfunctional
uterine bleeding) include:
 Polymenorrhea Too frequent menstruation
Any irregular, acyclic non menstrual bleeding from the
Metrorrhagia
uterus; bleeding between menstrual periods
Postmenopausal Any bleeding that occurs more than one year after the last
bleeding normal menstrual period at menopause

What are the symptoms of menorrhagia?

In general, bleeding is considered excessive when a woman soaks through
enough sanitary products (sanitary napkins or tampons) to require changing
every hour. In addition, bleeding is considered prolonged when a woman
experiences a menstrual period that lasts longer than seven days in duration.
The following are the most common (other) symptoms of menorrhagia.
However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms
may include:

 Spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods

 Spotting or bleeding during pregnancy

What causes menorrhagia?

In Asrigdhar,aggravated pitta covers the vayu and vitiated it,these aggravated
doshas influences the rakta(artava/menstrual blood) increase the amount of
discharged blood.
There are several possible causes of menorrhagia, including the following:

 Hormonal (particularly estrogen and progesterone) imbalance (especially

seen in adolescents who are experiencing their first menstrual period and
in women approaching menopause)
 Pelvic inflammatory disease
 Uterine fibroids
 Abnormal pregnancy (i.e., miscarriage, ectopic)
 Infection, tumors, or polyps in the pelvic cavity
 Certain birth control devices (i.e., intrauterine devices, or IUDs)
 Bleeding or platelet disorders
 High levels of prostaglandins (chemical substances which help to control
the muscle contractions of the uterus)

Treatment of Menorrhagia in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of menorrhagia. Ayurvedic herbo mineral preparations restores
 cures by establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt
dhatus (body tissues).
 There are several herbs named
 Nagkesar
 Lodhra
 Dhatki pushpa
 Mochras
 Manjishtha
 Doorva mool
 Shatavari
 Chandan
There are several mineral preparations named
 Heerabol
 Trin kaant mani pischti
 Jaharmohra pischti
 Tuvari bhasm
 Praval pischti
 Chandra kala ras
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician.
Diet for Menorrhagia in Ayurveda
Ayurveda emphasis on pitt shamak ahar which includes ghrita(Ghee),amla
dadim seed(pomegranate seeds),rice gruel mixed with good quantity of
ghrita,goat milk,

Yoga for Menorrhagia in Ayurveda

Supta baddha konasana or the reclining restrained angle ,Virasana or the hero
pose are advised.

Conclusion
Menorrhagia(Asrigdhar) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
Treatment of Jaundice(Kaamlaa) in Ayurveda
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physicians

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Jaundice is a yellow colour of the skin, mucus membranes, or eyes.It is a

condition characterised by a raised bilirubin level in the blood.
In Ayurveda jaundice is described as kaamlaa such as- Kosht ashraya kaamlaa
,shakha ashraya kaamlaa and kumbh kaamlaa.Out of these, shakha ashraya
kaamlaa may be corelated with obstructive jaundice and other with haemolytic
jaundice.Infective or hepatic kaamlaa has been described under Haridrak jwar.
Ayurveda provides effective and safe remedy for jaundice.We have successfully
treated several patients with Ayurvedic medicines who were suffering from
this disease.

What causes Jaundice(Kaamlaa) ?

 Everyday, a small number of red blood cells in your body die, and are replaced
by new ones. The liver removes the old blood cells, forming bilirubin. The liver
helps break down bilirubin so that it can be removed by the body in the stool.
When too much bilirubin builds up in the body, jaundice may result.
Jaundice can occur if:
 Too many red blood cells are dying or breaking down and going to the liver
 The liver is overloaded or damaged
 The bilirubin from the liver is unable to move through the digestive tract
properly
Jaundice is often a sign of a problem with the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas.
Infections, use of certain drugs, cancer, blood disorders, gallstones, birth defects
and a number of other medical conditions can lead to jaundice

Treatment of Jaundice(Kaamlaa) in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of jaundice. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by establishing
the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body tissues).
 The main treatment of jaundice in Ayurveda is to check the haemolysis
(destruction of the blood cells) and eliminate accumulated bile(mala pitta) from
the body in haemolytic type (koshta ashraya) and to remove the obstruction in
the obstructive jaundice(or shakha ashraya ).
 It is essential to keep the bowel clean.
 There are several herbs named
 Bhringraj
 Trivrit
 Araghvadh
 Bhumi amla
 kumari
 Abhya
 Vibhitaki
 Amlaki
 musta
 Amtria
 Makoy
 Chirayta
 Punarnava
 Kutki
There are several Classical preparations name
 Kalmegh navayas
 Punarnavadi kwath
 Arogyavardhini gutika
 Phaltrikadi kwath
 Kumaryaasav
 Kalyanak gud

In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
 So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician
Diet for Jaundice(Kaamlaa) in Ayurveda
 Cereals:- old rice,Wheat,Barley.
 Pulses:- Green gram(mudga),masoor,pigeon pea(arahara)
 Fruits&vegetables:-
Gooseberry,apple,anjeer,mango,banana,grapes,sugarcane,plum,pomegranate
 Food having bitter taste are predominantly advised as per ayurveda.
Apathya(Don’ts) for Jaundice(Kaamlaa) in Ayurveda
 Avoid fried and difficult to digest food.
 Avoid curd,sesame oil,jiggery,alcohal.
 Suppression of natural urges
The above are certain suggested choices only.However,dose and duration of
treatment,choice of herbs and medicines,do’s and dont’s are to to be decided by
the Ayurvedic physician on case to case basis on Ayurvedic principles..

Conclusion
 Jaundice(Kaamlaa) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
Treatment of Hiccups (Hikka) in Ayurveda
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

At one time or another, almost everyone gets Hiccups but when it does not stop
for days ,it creates severe discomfort to the patient. Hiccups or Hikka in
ayurveda is an involuntaryspasm of the respiratory organ ending in a sudden
closure of the glottis with the production of a characteristic sound.
We have successfully treated several patients with Ayurvedic medicines who
were suffering from this problem.

What causes Hiccups(Hikka) in Ayurveda

As per ayurveda,vitiated kaph obstrusts the path of vata,further cause pranveh
srotas,udak veh srotas and ann veh sroto dushti and leads to Hikka.

Treatment of Hiccups(Hikka) in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of menorrhagia. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by
establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body
tissues).
 There are several herbs named
 Madhuyashti
 Chirayta
 Agaru
 Ela
 Iksh Ras
 Pippali
 Amrita
 Bijora nimbu
 Draksha
There are several Classical preparations named
 Eladi churnam
 Sutshekhar ras
 Jaharmohra pischti
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
 So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician
Conclusion
 Hiccups (Hikka) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com

Treatment of Constipation(Vibandh/Aanah) in Ayurveda

 Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints all over the
world.At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. It is the
passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than
three times a week. People who are constipated may find it difficult and painful
to have a bowel movement.Constipation may lead to other serious ailments like
anal fissure,piles etc.
In Ayurveda,this is a disease in which undigested food(Aam) is accumulated in
Aamashay and stool is retained in pakvashay(colon) due to vitiation of Aapaan
vayu. Constipation is described as Aanah or Vibandh .We have successfully
treated several patients with Ayurvedic medicines who were suffering from
this problem.

What causes Constipation(Vibandh/Aanah)

Due to abnormal movement of Aapaan vayu,the stool is not expelled out and the
digestion is disturbed which causes constipation or Aanah.
Constipation is caused due to lack of exercise, not taking enough fiber in food,
and not drinking enough fluids.

Treatment of Constipation(Vibandh/Aanah) in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of menorrhagia. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by
establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body
tissues).
 There are several herbs named
 Madhuyashti
 Abhya
 Araghvadh
 Erand
 Trivrit
 Jaypaal
 Amlaki
 Isabgul
 Rose buds
There are several Classical preparations named
 Vaishvanar churnam
 Erand tailam
 Pathyadi kwath
 Madhuyashtyadi churnam
 Panchsakaar churnam
 Icchabhedi Ras
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
 So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician

Diet for Constipation(Vibandh/Aanah)
 Cereals:-Wheat,old rice.
 Pulses:- Green gram(mudga),pigeon pea(arahar)
 Fruits&vegetables:-all green leafy
vegetables,papaya,carrot,cucumber,bottlegourd,radish,lemon,gooseberry.
 Excess intake of water and fibrous diet are predominantly advised. Regular
yoga and exercise are beneficial as per ayurveda.
Apathya(Don’ts) for Constipation(Vibandh/Aanah)
 Avoid peas, frozen food, instant mashed potatoes,udadh, snack foods (such as
chips and pizza), spicy diet.
 Night awakening
 Suppression of natural urges.
The above are certain suggested choices only.However,dose and duration of
treatment,choice of herbs and medicines,do’s and dont’s are to to be decided by
the Ayurvedic physician on case to case basis on Ayurvedic principles.

Conclusion
Constipation (Vibandh/Aanah) can be successfully manageable through
Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com

Treatment of Rhinitis (Pratishyaya) in Ayurveda

Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physicians

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Rhinitis is an irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the

nose. There is a constant flow of mucous from the nose. The most common kind
of rhinitis is allergic rhinitis Ayurveda describes rhinitis as pratishyaya. If
pratishyaya get aggravated by negligence,will develop into pernicious type of
pratishyaya i.e Dusht pratishayay.
Recurrence of the disease occurs because the Doshas reside in their latent stage
(predisposing stage) & give rise to the same disease when aggravating factors
are favourable. Injudiciously use of antibiotics & steroid leads to depression of
immune system. Therefore, patients are continuously looking with a hope
towards Ayurveda to overcome this challenge.
 We have successfully treated several patients with Ayurvedic medicines who
were suffering from this problem.

What causes Rhinitis (Pratishyaya) ?

Charak has described Pratishyaya in which vitiated Kapha get accumulated,
Pitta and Rakta move along with the Vata in the same direction. The lack of
immunity makes him/her more susceptible for repeated infections like
Pratishyaya. Recurrent Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (RURTI) are can be
corelated with Pratishyaya.
Rhinitis is commonly caused by a viral or bacterial infection, including the
common cold, which is caused by Rhinoviruses or bacteria. Allergic rhinitis
may follow when an allergen such as pollen or dust is inhaled by an individual
with a sensitized immune system, triggering antibody production. These
antibodies mostly bind to mast cells, which contain histamine. When the mast
cells are stimulated by pollen and dust, histamine (and other chemicals) are
released. This causes itching, swelling, and mucus production.

Treatment of Rhinitis (Pratishyaya) in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of menorrhagia. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by
establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body
tissues).
 There are several herbs named
 Pippali
 Sunthi
 Maricha
 Haridra
 Shirish
 Amrita
 Haritaki
 Krishan jeerak
 Daruharidra
 Lasun
 Vidang
There are several Classical preparations named
 Chaturushna churna
 Vyaghree haritaki
 Bharangyadi tailam
 Anu tailam.
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician

Diet for Rhinitis (Pratishyaya) in Ayurveda

 Cereals:-Old rice,Wheat,Barley.
 Pulses:-soup of Green gram(mudga),masoor
 Fruits&vegetables:bathua,makoy,brinjal,grapes,patola,lemon,gooseberry.
 Light food ,garlic,dry ginger,long pepper,drink luke warm water are
predominantly advised as per ayurveda.
Apathya(Don’ts) for Rhinitis (Pratishyaya) in Ayurveda
 Avoid dust ,smoke, incompatible food(virudh ahar), fish, heavy, cold, oily diet.
 Food causing burning and acidity.
Conclusion
 Rhinitis(Pratishyaya) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479

Treatment of Psoriasis(Ekakushta) in Ayurveda

 Treatment of Psoriasis(Ekakushta) in Ayurveda
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Skin is the most visible part of the body that reflects personality of a person.
Psoriasis appear to be largely a disorder of keratinisation. The greek word psora
means to itch. It is a non contagious, chronic auto immune disease that appear
on skin. Modern medicines treat psoriasis with PUVA and steroids, but the
disease recurrence is very common.The treatment with steroids leads to liver
damage,kidney failure and even bone marrow depletion.
Ayurveda provides effective and safe remedy for psoriasis.We have
successfully treated several patients with Ayurvedic medicines who were
suffering from this problem.

What causes Psoriasis(Eka kushta)?

Ekakushta is vat kaph predominant pittanubahandhi vyadhi. In Ayurveda
 Aaharaj nidaan:- Incompatible food(virudh ahar) ,heavy,cold,oily diet,fresh
cereals.
 Vihaaraj nidaan:- Day time sleeping and lack of physical work and exercise.
 Miscellaneous:- unsound sleep,stress,anxiety.

In modern science,the exact cause is still unknown.

Treatment of Psoriasis(Eka kushta) in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of menorrhagia. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by
establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body
tissues).
 There are several herbs named
 Khadir
 Haridra
 Amrita
 Patola
 Neem
 Vasa
 kantkari
 Somaraji
 Manjishtha
 Araghvadha
 Avalguja
 bhrami
There are several Classical preparations named
 tikt shatpal ghrit
 kashmaradi lepam
 Somaraji ghrita
 Manjishathadi kwath
 Maha khadir ghrita
 Panch tikta ghrita guggulu
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
 So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician
Diet for Psoriasis(Eka kushta) in Ayurveda
 Cereals:-Wheat,Barley.
 Pulses:- Green gram(mudga),masoor
 Fruits&vegetables:-lemon,curcuma,gooseberry,patola,bitter
gourd,honey,garlic,pomegranate,phalasa.
 Food having bitter taste are predominantly advised as per ayurveda.
Apathya(Don’ts) for Psoriasis(Eka kushta) in Ayurveda
 Pulses:- Udada
 Fruits and vegetables:- Radish,lisora.
 Avoid incompatible food(virudh ahar) e.g (milk +fish),heavy,cold,oily
diet,fresh cereals.
 Avoid curd,sesame oil,jiggery,alcohal.
 Food causing burning and acidity.
Conclusion
 Psoriasis(Eka kushta) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com

Treatment of leucoderma/Vitiligo(Shivitra) in Ayurveda

Treatment of leucoderma/Vitiligo(Shivitra) in Ayurveda

Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Skin disorders like leucoderma/Vitiligo creates physical as well as mental

stress to an individual. About 0.5-1% population i.e 65 million( approx.) world
wide suffer from vitiligo. Half of the people who have vitiligo develop it before
 the age of 20. leucoderma/Vitiligo is an idiopathic acquired disease in which
person develops white coloured spots /patches on the skin. leucoderma in
Ayurveda is known as shivitra. We have successfully treated several patients
with Ayurvedic medicines who were suffering from this problem.

What causes leucoderma(Shivitra) ?

Shivitra is engendered by vitiation of Tridoshas(vata,pitta,kapha).Tridoshas
invades in rakta,mansa,meda dhatus and produces shivitra.Sushruta and
vagbhatt has mentioned three types of shivitra –vataj,pittaj,kaphaj. Charak has
explained three types of kilaas-Daruna,Aruna and shivitra.
When melanocytes get destroyed , no melanin could be prepared leads to
depigmentation of the skin.

Treatment of leucoderma/Vitiligo(Shivitra) in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of menorrhagia. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by
establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body
tissues).
 There are several herbs named
 Kakodumbara
 Somaraji
 Amrita
 Pippali
 Khadir
 Vidanga
 Kutaki
 Manjishtha
 Araghvadha
 Avalguja
 Jyotishmati
 Maricha
 Mandookparni
There are several Classical preparations named
 Avalgujadi lepam
 Araghvadhadi tailam
 Somaraji churnam
 Manjishathadi kwath
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
 So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician
Diet for Leucoderma(Shivitra)
 Cereals:-Wheat,Barley.
 Pulses:- Green gram(mudga),masoor
 Fruits&vegetables:-lemon,gooseberry,patola,bitter
gourd,honey,garlic,pomegranate,phalasa.
 Food having bitter taste are predominantly advised as per ayurveda.
Apathya(Don’ts) for Leucoderma(Shivitra)
 Pulses:- Udada
 Fruits and vegetables:- Radish,lisora.
 Avoid incompatible food(virudh ahar) e.g (milk +fish),heavy,cold,oily
diet,fresh cereals.
 Avoid curd,sesame oil,jiggery,alcohal.
 Food causing burning and acidity.
Conclusion
 Leucoderma(shivitra) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,DisttPatiala
9569266659,9465343479
 www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com

Treatment of Uterine prolapse (prasransini yoni vyapad) in Ayurveda

Treatment of Uterine prolapse (prasransini yoni vyapad) in

Ayurveda
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Uterine prolapse has become one of the common problem in woman .It is
falling or sliding of the womb (uterus) from its normal position into the vaginal
area.

In Ayurveda, Prasransini yonivyapad,described by Sushruta, the condition is

characterised with second degree prolapse of uterus. The word yoni refers to
vaginal canal and uterus, thus prolapse of vaginal wall and uterus both are
considered.
We have successfully treated several patients with Ayurvedic medicines who
were suffering from this problem and were advised for surgeries and Vaginal
pessary by allopathic doctors.Side effects of Vaginal pessaries include Foul
smelling discharge from the vagina,Irritation and Ulcers in the vagina, painful
coitus.

What causes Uterine prolapse (prasransini yoni vyapad)

Muscles, ligaments, and other structures hold the uterus in the pelvis. If these
muscles and structures are weak, the uterus drops into the vaginal canal . This is
called prolapse. This condition is more common in women who have had one or
more vaginal births.
Other things that can cause or lead to uterine prolapse include:
 Normal aging
 Lack of estrogen after menopause
 Anything that puts pressure on the pelvic muscles, including chronic cough and
obesity
 Long-term constipation and the pushing associated with it can make this
condition worse.

What are the symptoms of Uterine prolapse (prasransini yoni

vyapad)
 Feeling like you are sitting on a small ball
 Difficult or painful sexual intercourse
 Frequent urination or a sudden urge to empty the bladder
 Low backache
 Uterus and cervix that stick out through the vaginal opening
 Repeated bladder infections
 Feeling of heaviness or pulling in the pelvis
 Vaginal bleeding
 Increased vaginal discharge
Complications of uterine prolapse
 Ulceration and infection of the cervix and vaginal walls may occur in severe
cases of uterine prolapse.
 Urinary tract infections and other urinary symptoms may occur because of a
cystocele.
 Constipation and hemorrhoids may occur because of a rectocele.

Treatment of Uterine prolapse in Ayurveda

 Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of uterine prolapse. Ayurvedic herbal preparations restores cures
by establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus
(body tissues).
There are several herbs named
 Lodhra
 Udumbar
 Plaksh
 Nyagrodha
 Haridra
 Neem
 Guduchi
 Shirish
 Shatavari
 Haritaki
 Vibhitaki
 Asoka
 Babool
 Khadir
 Nagkesar
 Dhaay pushpa
 Manjishtha
There are several Classical preparations named
 Mooshadi tailam
 Udumbar tailam
 Dhatakyadi tailam
 Chandraprabha vati
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician.

Conclusion
Uterine prolapse (prasransini yoni vyapad)can be successfully manageable
through Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com

Treatment of leucorrhoea(Shvet Pradar) in Ayurveda

 Treatment of leucorrhoea(Shvet Pradar) in Ayurveda
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

White discharge is a universal problem of all women. The affected women

need reassurance, prevention of infection and some counseling as they usually
have abnormal psychosomatic scores.
Ayurveda describes Shvet pradar which is a condition characterized with white
discharge .There is no pain, burning sensation or itching. The discharge is non
offensive. We have successfully treated several patients with Ayurvedic
medicines who were suffering from this problem .
Leucorrhoea is not a disease, but a symptom of so many diseases , however,
sometimes this symptom is so severe that it overshadows symptoms of actual
disease and women come for the treatment of only the symptom. Leucorrhoea
may also be noticed without any evident disease.

What causes leucorrhoea(Shvet Pradar) ?

In leucorrhoea ,as per Ayurveda ,
Kapha, aggravated due to its own vitiating factors, vitiates Rasa dhatu of
reproductive system, already influenced by excessive coitus, abortion,
unhygienic conditions ,improper diet and sleep ,stress and non cleanliness
during ritukaal (menstruation).
There are several possible causes of leucorrhoea , including the following
1. A. General Causes
1. Malnutrition.
2. Anaemia.
3. Sedentary habits.
4. Chronic illness..
5. Constipation.
6. Diabetes,
7. Stress
8. Inadequate sleep.
10. Intestinal worms in children.
1. B. Local Causes
1. Gonorrhea.
2. Cervical erosion
3. Displacements of uterus retroversion.
4. Prolapsed of uterus.
5. Cancer of all types.
6. Leukoplakic vulvitis.
7. Chronic salpingitis.
Cause of Leucorrhoea in Different Age Group
1. A. Before puberty:
1. Unhygienic conditions.
2. Worms: oxyuris vermicularis or thread worms.
3. Gonorrhoea
2. B. Unmarried girls after puberty
1. Bad hygienic conditions during menses or otherwise
2. Constipation.
3. Sedentary habits
4. Anemia.
5. Any long continued chronic disease.
6. Congenital erosion of cervix.
3. C. In the married women:
1. Bad hygienic conditions.
2. Gonorrhea
3. Trichomonas vaginalis
4. Displace uterus retroversion.
5. Cancer of all types.
6. Long continued use of pessaries.
7. Chronic cervicitis or erosion.
8. Repeated and excessive intercourse.
9. Birth control measure
Yoga for Leucorrhoea (Shvet Pradar)
 Sarvang aasan
 Vajra aasan
 Mudpack over abdomen, Hipbath and Sitz bath.

Treatment of leucorrhoea(Shvet Pradar) in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of menorrhagia. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by
establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body
tissues).
 There are several herbs named
 Lodhra
 Udumbar
 Plaksh
 Nyagrodha
 Haridra
 Neem
 Guduchi
 Shirish
 Haritaki
 Vibhitaki
 Amlaki
 Asoka
 Kabaab chini
 Babool
 Khadir
 Nagkesar
 Dhaay pushpa
 Manjishtha
 Pushanug
There are several Classical preparations named
 Darvyadi kwath
 Kukutand twak
 Panch valkal
 Pradarantak loh

In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
 So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician.

Conclusion
leucorrhoea(Shvet Pradar) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com

Treatment of Amenorrhoea(Nasht Artava) in Ayurveda

Treatment of Amenorrhoea(Nasht Artava) in Ayurveda

Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physicians

AmritAyurvedicChikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
 drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

A 13-14years old girl not yet started mensurating is a matter of worry for
parents… and A second case
When a woman miss her period ,it leads to anxiety .,several questions arise in
her mind…why?How?what happen to my body…?
Amenorrhoea is the word often used by the physicians when these type of cases
are seen in practise.Amenorrhoea is of two types
 Primary or the woman never had her menstrual cycle(First Case)
 Secondary or sudden cessation of menstrual cycle.(Second Case)
Ayurveda explains Anartava which is the condition of non appearance of artava
i.e Primary Amenorrhoea. Ayurveda also describes Nasht atrtava which is a
condition of destruction of artava,which resembles secondary amenorrhoea.. We
have successfully treated several patients with Ayurvedic medicines who were
suffering from this problem and were advised for surgeries by allopathic
doctors.
What causes Amenorrhoea(Nasht Artava) ?
As per Ayurveda,The aggravated vata and kapha obstruct the passage of
channels carrying artava(artava veh srotas),thus artava is destroyed. Though
artava is not finished completely,yet it is not discharged monthly.
As per modern studies, Primary Amenorrhoea is caused by
 Imperforate hymen
 Agenesis of the uterus and upper 2/3 of the vagina
 Turner's syndrome
 Constitutional delay
Secondary amenorrhoea is caused due to
 Pregnancy
 Breast-feeding an infant
 Discontinuing use of birth-control pills
 Emotional stress or psychological disorder
 Surgical removal of the ovaries or uterus
 Disorder of the endocrine system, including the pituitary, hypothalamus,
thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and ovarian glands
 Diabetes mellitus
 Tuberculosis
 Obesity, anorexia nervosa, or bulimia
 Strenuous program of physical exercise, such as long-distance running
 Polycystic ovarian disease (POD), (Stein-Leventhal syndrome)
 Chemotherapy
 Pelvic irradiation
 Endometrial ablation
 Drug therapy - steroids, danazol, antipsychotics etc.
 Premature ovarian failure
Diet for Amenorrhoea(Nasht Artava) in Ayurveda
 Garlic (lasun) is very beneficial in nasht artava.
 Decoction of black tilas mixed with jaggery induces mensuration .
 Fish
 Kulattha
 Sour substance(Kanji)
 Butter milk mixed with half water
 Curd
 Gomutra(Cow’s urine)
 Wine
 Food capable of increasing pitta is beneficial.

Treatment of Amenorrhoea(Nasht Artava) in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of amenorrhoea. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by
establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body
tissues).
There are several herbs named
 Ulatkambal beej
 Gajar beej
 kumari
 Sonth
 Krishan til
 Jatmansi
 Shatavari
 Dasmool
 Haritaki
 Asoka
 Hing
There are several classical preparations
 Kasis
 Tankan
 gulkand
The use of Basti (Uterine instillations) are beneficial.
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician.
Conclusion
Amenorrhoea can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
Treatment of Osteoarthritis (Sandhivata) in Ayurveda
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physicians

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
 drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis that features the breakdown and eventual loss
of the cartilage of one or more joints. Cartilage is a protein substance that serves
as a "cushion" between the bones of the joints.
Osteoarthritis is known as Sandhivata in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda ,there are
herbal medicines which cure the patient without any side effects. We have
successfully treated several patients with Ayurvedic medicines who were
suffering from this problem.
In allopathy,analgesics(pain killers) are the mainstay of treatment.
What causes osteoarthritis (Sandhivata)in Ayurveda?
As per Ayurveda, word Sandhivata, Sandhi means the joint and Vata stands for
the Vata Dosha. When activities of the Vata increase inside the Sandhis, joints,
it is known as the Sandhivata.
Vata is dry in nature so it absorbs the fluidity, from any part of the body and it
is also destructive or catabolic in nature, due to these two reasons Vata cause
destruction of the cartiages and reduction in the Synovial fluid inside the joint
capsule. Individuals with the Vata Prakruti are more prone for the
Osteoarthritis, as their main Dosha is Vata.
It is a chronic degenerative disorder also due to natural aging of the joint. With
aging, the water content of the cartilage increases, and the protein makeup of
cartilage degenerates. Eventually, cartilage begins to degenerate by flaking or
forming tiny crevasses.
In advanced osteoarthritis, there is a total loss of the cartilage cushion between
the bones of the joints. cushion between the bones of the joints. Repetitive use
of the worn joints over the years can irritate and inflame the cartilage, causing
joint pain and swelling. Loss of the cartilage cushion causes friction between
the bones, leading to pain and limitation of joint mobility. Inflammation of the
cartilage can also stimulate new bone outgrowths (spurs, also referred to as
osteophytes) to form around the joints.
Sign and Symptoms of osteoarthritis (Sandhivata)?
 Pain, causing loss of ability and often stiffness. "Pain" is generally described as
a sharp ache, or a burning sensation in the associate muscles and tendons.
 crackling noise (called "crepitus") when the affected joint is moved or touched,
and patients may experience muscle spasm and contractions in the tendons.
 Pain may extend to hands, feet, spine, and the large weight bearing joints, such
as the hips and knees.
 In smaller joints, such as at the fingers, hard bony enlargements, called
Heberden's nodes , though they are not necessarily painful, they do limit the
movement of the fingers significantly.
 It is the most common cause of joint effusion, sometimes called water on the
knee in lay terms, an accumulation of excess fluid in or around the knee joint.
Treatment of Osteoarthritis (Sandhivata) in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations

for the cure of sandhivata. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by
establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body
tissues).
 In Ayurveda, the main treatment is vata shamak chikitsa.
 There are several herbs named
 Rasona
 Gandha prasarini
 Sunthi
 Erand
 Pippali
 Rasna
 Guggulu
 Karanj
 Puti karanj
There are several Classical preparations named
 Rasnadi guggulu
 Maha vish garbh tailam
 Ajmodadi churna
 Mahavatvidhvansak ras
 Erand tailam
 yograj guggulu
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
 So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician

Diet for sandhivata in Ayurveda

 Cereals:- wheat
 Fruits&vegetables:-parvala,bitter gourd,grapes
 Others:- garlic, dry ginger,fresh ginger,hingu,black pepper,
Apathya(Don’ts) for Sandhivata
 Avoid hevy food,curd, jaggery in diet.
 Night awakening,stress
 Suppression of natural urges.
The above are certain suggested choices only.However,dose and duration of
treatment,choice of herbs and medicines,do’s and dont’s are to to be decided by
the Ayurvedic physician on case to case basis on Ayurvedic principles.

Conclusion
Osteoarthritis (Sandhivata) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha

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Tuesday, 11 December 2012

Treatment of Gout (Vaatrakt )in Ayurveda

Treatment of Gout (Vaatrak)t in Ayurveda

Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
 www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Gout is a disease that results from an overload of uric acid in the body. This
overload of uric acid leads to the formation of tiny crystals of urate that deposit
in tissues of the body, especially the joints. When crystals form in the joints, it
causes recurring attacks of joint inflammation (arthritis). In Allopathy,Gout
usually requires medications includes pain killers, anti inflammatory drugs
and steroids.
The disease condition with similar clinical manifestation is Vata rakta in
Ayurvedic classics .In Ayurveda ,there are herbal medicines which cure the
patient without any side effects. We have successfully treated several patients
with Ayurvedic medicines who were suffering from this problem.

What causes Gout (Vaatrakt) in Ayurveda?

 As per Ayurveda ,Vatarakta is the condition in which, the blood and Vata
Dosha both get vitiated and troubles an individual .In Vatrakta,the main dosha is
vaat and dushya is rakta.
 In addition to an inherited abnormality in handling uric acid, other risk factors
for developing gout include
 Obesity,
 Excessive weight gain (especially in youth),
 Moderate to heavy alcohol intake,
 High blood pressure, and
 Abnormal kidney function.
 Certain drugs, such as thiazide diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide [Dyazide]), low-
dose aspirin, niacin, cyclosporine, tuberculosis medications (pyrazinamide and
ethambutol), and others can also cause elevated uric acid levels in the blood and
lead to gout.

Symptoms of Gout (Vaatrakt)?

 The small joint at the base of the big toe is the most common site of an acute
gout attack of arthritis.
 Other joints that are commonly affected include the ankles, knees, wrists,
fingers, and elbows.
 Acute gout attacks are characterized by a rapid onset of pain in the affected
joint followed by warmth, swelling, reddish discoloration, and marked
tenderness.
 Patients can develop fever with the acute gout attacks.

Treatment of Gout (Vaatrakt) in Ayurveda

T Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic
formulations for the cure of Rheumatoid Arthritis (Aamvata). Ayurvedic
herbal preparations cures by establishing the equilibrium of
Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body tissues).
 In Ayurveda, the main treatment in vaatrakt is Rakta shodhak and vaat
prasaadhak chikitsa.
 There are several herbs named
 Amrita
 Patola patra
 Aswath
 suranjan
 Manjishtha
 Sariva
 Guggulu
 Sunthi
 Erand
 Maricha
 Pippali

There are several Classical preparations named

 Shiva gutika
 Amritadi guggulu
 Guduchyaadi lauha
 Panch tikt ghrit guggulu
 Kaishore guggulu
 Sinhaasyadi kwath
 pind tailam
 Maha manjishtyadi kwath
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
 Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
 So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician

Diet for Vaatrakt in Ayurveda

 Cereals:- barley, shaali rice.

 Fruits&vegetables:-bathua,makoy,patol,kushmand.
 Others:- garlic, dry ginger,fresh ginger,hingu,black pepper,
 Intake of luke warm water and fibrous diet are predominantly advised as per
ayurveda.
Apathya(Don’ts) for vaatrakt
 Avoid heavy and sour food, curd, protein rich diet.
 Night awakening,stress
 Suppression of natural urges.
The above are certain suggested choices only.However,dose and duration of
treatment,choice of herbs and medicines,do’s and dont’s are to to be decided by
the Ayurvedic physician on case to case basis on Ayurvedic principles.

Conclusion
Gout (Vaatrakt) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
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Friday, 7 December 2012

Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)- Aamvata in Ayurveda

Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)- Aamvata in Ayurveda

Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic

inflammation of the joints as well as in other organs in the body. Autoimmune
diseases occurs when the body's tissues are mistakenly attacked by their own
immune system. Patients with autoimmune diseases have antibodies in their
blood that target their own body tissues.
In Allopathy,RA usually requires lifelong treatment, including medications
includes pain killers, anti inflammatory drugs and possibly surgery.

It is described as “Aamvata” in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda ,there are herbal

medicines which cure the patient without any side effects. We have successfully
treated several patients with Ayurvedic medicines who were suffering from
this problem.

What causes rheumatoid arthritis (Aamvata) in Ayurveda?

As per Ayurveda, the word ‘Aam’ means toxic material generated as
unwholesome product in the body due to weakening of digestive fire. This
‘Aam’ is then carried by ‘Vayu’ and travels throughout the body and
accumulates in the joints, which is the seat of ‘Kapha’. As this process
continuous, all the Joints are gradually affected, which results in Severe Pain
and Swelling in the Joints. When ‘Pitta’ also gets aggravated, it causes Burning
Sensation around the Joints
In modern science, the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown. Even though
infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi have long been suspected,
none has been proven as the cause. It is believed that the tendency to develop
rheumatoid arthritis may be genetically inherited (hereditary).
Symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis (Aamvata)?
When the disease is active, symptoms can include
 Joints frequently become red, swollen, painful, and tender.
 Low-grade fever,
 Muscle and joint stiffness are usually most notable in the morning and after
periods of inactivity.
 Fatigue, loss of energy,
 Lack of appetite,
 Muscle and joint aches, and stiffness.

Signs and tests

There is no test that can determine for sure whether you have RA. Most patients
with RA will have some abnormal test results, although for some patients, all
tests will be normal.

Two lab tests that often help in the diagnosis are:

• Rheumatoid factor test

• Anti-CCP antibody test
Other tests that may be done include:
• Complete blood count
• C-reactive protein
• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
• Joint ultrasound or MRI
• Joint x-rays
• Synovial fluid analysis

Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)- Aamvata in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations

for the cure of Rheumatoid Arthritis (Aamvata). Ayurvedic herbal preparations
cures by establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt
dhatus (body tissues).
 In Ayurveda, the main treatment in Aamvata is Aam dosha pachan and further
Aam visha nishkaasan chikitsa.
 There are several herbs named
 Sunthi
 Erand
 Maricha
 Pippali
 chitrak
 Rasna
 Guggulu
 Karanj
 Puti karanj
There are several Classical preparations named
 Vaishvanar churnam
 Erand tailam
 Maharasnadi kwath
 chitrakadi vati
 Sinhnaad guggulu
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
 So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician

Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)- Aamvata in Ayurveda

 Cereals:- barley, shaali rice.

 Fruits&vegetables:-parvala,bitter gourd.
 Others:- garlic, dry ginger,fresh ginger,hingu,black pepper,
 Intake of luke warm water and fibrous diet are predominantly advised as per
ayurveda.
Apathya(Don’ts) for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)- Aamvata
 Avoid hevy food,curd, jaggery in diet.
 Night awakening,stress
 Suppression of natural urges.
The above are certain suggested choices only.However,dose and duration of
treatment,choice of herbs and medicines,do’s and dont’s are to to be decided by
the Ayurvedic physician on case to case basis on Ayurvedic principles.

Conclusion
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)- Aamvata can be successfully manageable through
Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
Management of morning sickness in Ayurveda
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physicians

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Expecting a baby is an exciting moment for every woman. The hormones and
emotions changes by every passing day during pregnancy. Nausea during early
days of pregnancy creates irritability in the woman.A common concern is “Am I
going to feel this awful for another seven months?”.
Morning sickness, also called nausea gravidarum, nausea, vomiting of
pregnancy (emesis gravidarum or NVP), or pregnancy sickness is a condition
that affects more than half of all pregnant women. Sometimes symptoms are
present in the early hours of the morning and reduce as the day progresses.
However, in spite of its common name, it can occur at any time of the day.
 Ayurveda provides effective and safe remedy for morning sickness. We have
successfully treated several pregnant women with Ayurvedic medicines who
were suffering from this problem.

What causes Morning Sickness

 An increase in the circulating level of the hormone estrogen.
 Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) due to the placenta's draining energy
from the mother.
 An increase in progesterone relaxes the muscles in the uterus, which
prevents early childbirth, but may also relax the stomach and intestines,
leading to excess stomach acids and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Management of morning sickness in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of morning sickness. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by
establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body
tissues).
 There are several herbs named
 Madhuyashti
 Ela
 Ikshu Ras
 Kapoor kachri
 Shatavari
 Pippali
 Amrita
 Bijora nimbu
 Draksha
There are several Classical preparations named
 Eladi churnam
 Sitopladi churnam
 Jaharmohra pischti
 Garbh chintamani Ras
 In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
 Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician

Diet for Morning sick woman in Ayurveda

 Cereals:- rice , Wheat,wholemeal bread.
 Pulses:- Green gram(mudga),masoor.
 Fruits&vegetables:-allgreen vegetables,banana,grapes.lemon,apple,gooseberry
 Eat dry toast or biscuit before getting out of bed.
 Light diet,cow’s milk,honey,ginger,plenty of water are predominantly advised
as per ayurveda.
Apathya(Don’ts) for Morning sick woman in Ayurveda
 Avoid fried and difficult to digest food.
 Avoid unpasteurized cheese,under cooked eggs and meat.
 Avoid smoke and alchohal.
 Suppression of natural urges
 The above are certain suggested choices only.However,dose and duration of
treatment,choice of herbs and medicines,do’s and dont’s are to to be decided by
the Ayurvedic physician on case to case basis on Ayurvedic principles
Conclusion
 Morning sickness can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
For Details Contact /email.
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com

Kaas or cough is an effort to expel air from the lungs with force ,which creates
abnormal sound. It is a sudden and often repetitively occurring reflex which
 helps to clear the large breathing passages from secretions, irritants, foreign
particles and microbes.
In Ayurveda the disease with the main symptom of cough(kaas) has been
described as kaas Rog.

Symptoms of Cough( kaas) in Ayurveda

Vaataj Kaas:-
 Cough is dry and there is no expectoration.
 Patient complains of too much exertion at the time of coughing.
 Patient complains of headache,pain in chest,in cardiac area.
 There’s hoarseness,dryness of mouth.
Pittaj kaas
 Cough with yellow coloured mucus
 Burning sensation in the chest and throat.
 Taste of mouth is bitter and pungent.
 Patient suffers from thirst,giddiness.
Kaphaj kaas
 Cough of slimy and thick mucus of white/whitish pale colour.
 Patient feels as if his chest is full of mucus and there’s heaviness over the chest.
 Patient suffers from cold and coryza.
 There’s sweet taste in the mouth.

Treatment of Cough( kaas) in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of cough. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by establishing the
equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body tissues).
The main treatment of cough(kaas) in Ayurveda is to pacify the doshas
provoked and further remove the congestion,irritation or inflammation of the
respiratory tract.
 There are several herbs named
 Madhuyashti
 Lavang
 Pippali
 Bhishak priya
 Vasa
 Talis patra
 Kantkari
 Ela
 Draksha
 Tulasi
There are several Classical preparations name
 Astangavleha
 Dhanwantari gutika
 Khadiradi gutika
 Lavangadi gutika
 Dasamula katu trayaadi kwath
 Kantkari avleha
 Vasa avleha
 Drakshrishta
 Sitopladi churnam
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
 So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician
Diet for Cough(kaas) in Ayurveda
 Cereals:- old rice (kodava),Wheat,Barley.
 Pulses:- Green gram(mudga).
 Fruits&vegetables:-bathua,makoya,patol,grapes.
 Light diet,cow’s milk,garlic,black pepper,honey,ginger,long pepper are
predominantly advised as per ayurveda.
Apathya(Don’ts) for Cough(kaas) in Ayurveda
 Avoid fried and difficult to digest food.
 Avoid cold water,fish.
 Avoid smoke an going out in dust.
 Suppression of natural urges
The above are certain suggested choices only.However,dose and duration of
treatment,choice of herbs and medicines,do’s and dont’s are to to be decided by
the Ayurvedic physician on case to case basis on Ayurvedic principles..

Conclusion
 Cough(kaas) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
Treatment of Herpes Zoster(kaksha) in Ayurveda
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physicians

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Herpes known as kaksha in Ayurveda is vesicular eruption due to a virus . The

virus attack sensory nerves and cause severe pain.The vesicles appears along the
distribution of the nerves involved(usually unilateral). When it appear in
axillary area ,it is named as Kaksha.
In modern treatment,anti viral are frequently used to manage herpes , but these
drugs have an increased risk of side effects. Ayurveda provides effective and
safe remedy for herpes zoster.We have successfully treated several patients
with Ayurvedic medicines who were suffering from this disease.

Treatment of Herpes Zoster(kaksha) in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of Herpes zoster. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by
establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body
tissues).
 There are several herbs named
 Palash beej
 Amrita
 Doorva
 sariva
 Haridra
 bhuiamla
 Rakta chandan
 Jati
 Manjishta
 Karanj
There are several Classical preparations name
 Shat dhaut ghritam
 Yasha amrita malahara
 Nishadi lepam
 Amrita satv
 Narikel tailam
 Panch tikt ghritam
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
 So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician
Conclusion
 Herpes Zoster(kaksha) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
Treatment of Nocturnal enuresis( Bed wetting) in Ayurveda
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
 Ayurvedic Physicians

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,

Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

It’s not unusual for a toddler who is otherwise dry at night to occasionally wet
the bed.Night time accidents often continue up to five or six years. Most girls
can stay dry by age six and most boys stay dry by age seven. By ten years old,
95% of children are dry at night.
Bed wetting is involuntary urination while asleep after the age at which bladder
control usually occurs. Nocturnal enuresis is considered primary (PNE) when a
child has not yet had a prolonged period of being dry. Secondary nocturnal
enuresis (SNE) is when a child or adult begins wetting again after having stayed
dry.
In modern treatment,anti depressants are frequently used for children to
manage bed wetting, , but thes drugs have an increased risk of side effects,
including death from overdose Ayurveda provides effective and safe remedy for
bed wetting.We have successfully treated several patients with Ayurvedic
medicines who were suffering from this disease.

Treatment of Nocturnal enuresis( Bed wetting) in Ayurveda

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of jaundice. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by establishing
the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body tissues).
 Check your toddler always uses the toilet before doing to bed.Its a part of
proper toilet training .

 Stay calm when accident happen so your child doesn’t become anxious.The
child at this age experiences lots of new emotions –such as guilt, fear, anxiety.It
is important for the parents to be calm and gentle with the child.
 There are several herbs named
 Kala til
 Shankhpushpi
 Bhrami
 Shilajatu
 Amrita
 Asgandh
 Daru haridra
 Kulanjan
 Jayphal
 Karpur
 Kastori
There are several Classical preparations name
 Chandraprabha vati
 Tarkeshwar ras
 Shilajatvadi vati
 Vangeshwar ras
 Swarn vang
 Bhram rasayan
 Ashvgandha churnam
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
 So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician
Conclusion
 Nocturnal enuresis( Bed wetting) can be successfully manageable through
Ayurveda.
Treatment of Piles/Haemorrhoids (Arsh) in Ayurveda
Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physicians
 Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,
Nabha,Distt Patiala
9569266659,9465343479
www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com
smily_himanshu@yahoo.com
drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Piles is one of those disease which makes an individual extremely

discomfortable.People who are constipated usually suffer from this disease.
Piles is the varicosity of the veins aound the anus.This varicosity may be in the
external area of sphinter of the anus or in the internal area of the anus i.e inside
the anal sphinter covered with mucus membrane.
In Ayurveda,Piles has been desribed as Arsh Rog.The sphinters are called Valis
(Bahya and abhyanter vali) .
Allopathy doctors mostly advise the patient for surgery but we have
successfully treated several patients with Ayurvedic medicines who were
suffering from this problem.

What causes Piles/Haemorrhoids (Arsh)

According to Ayurveda, haemorrhoids or piles are caused due to simultaneous
vitiation of all the three doshas - vatta, kapha, and pitta..
There are two kinds of piles:-
 Vatarsha (dry piles)
 Raktasha (bleeding piles)

Vatarsha are very painful and cause an itching and burning sensation while
raktasha are internal and often bleed. In both cases the natural peristaltic
movement is slowed down. Though it may be hereditary, but factors such as
sitting for long periods on uneven or hard seats, straining during defecation, and
suppressing or early release of gas, urine or faeces also cause it.

Symptoms of Piles/Haemorrhoids (Arsh) in Ayurveda

 Constipation, hard stool
 Profuse bleeding at the time of defaecation (Rakta Arsh)
 Bleeding may be found without defaecation.
 Improper digestion of food
 Flatulence

Treatment of Piles/Haemorrhoids (Arsh) in Ayurveda

 Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations
for the cure of jaundice. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by establishing
the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body tissues)
 The first treatment in Arsh or Piles is to give relief to the patient from acute
complaint like bleeding .
 The main treatment of Arsh / piles is to pacify the vata (vat anuloman) and
improve the digestive fire (deepan )
 There are several herbs named
 Madhuyashti
 Abhya
 Araghvadh
 Erand
 Trivrit
 Jaypaal
 Amlaki
 Isabgul
 Rose buds
In bleeding
 Devadali
 Khoon kharaba
 Nagkesar churnam
There are several Classical preparations named
 Pranda gutika
 Bhrit Suran modak
 Arshoghni vati
 Vaishvanar churnam
 Kasisadi tailam
 Erand tailam
 Arshkuthar ras
 Panchsakaar churnam
 Icchabhedi Ras
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment
also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s
 not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar,
Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these
parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of
the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind
of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch
KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)
is based on this principle.
 So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance
of an Ayurvedic physician

Diet for Piles/Haemorrhoids (Arsh) in Ayurveda
 Cereals:-Wheat, sathi rice (special variety of rice) ,barley
 Pulses:- Green gram(mudga), kulattha
 Fruits&vegetables:-all green leafy vegetables including
spinach,parvala,bottlegourd(louki),papaya,carrot,cucumber,radish,lemon,gooseb
erry,grapes,mango
 Others:-clarified butter,butter milk,kanji(sour vinegar),cow’s milk
 Excess intake of water and fibrous diet are predominantly advised. Regular
yoga and exercise are beneficial as per ayurveda.
Apathya(Don’ts) for Piles/Haemorrhoids (Arsh) in Ayurveda
 Avoid peas, frozen food, instant mashed potatoes, udadh, snack foods (such as
chips and pizza), spicy diet.
 Don’t eat before digestion of previous food
 Avoid excess intake of food
 Avoid Night awakening and day sleeping.
 Suppression of natural urges.
The above are certain suggested choices only.However,dose and duration of
treatment,choice of herbs and medicines,do’s and dont’s are to to be decided by
the Ayurvedic physician on case to case basis on Ayurvedic principles.

Conclusion
Piles/Haemorrhoids (Arsh) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.