INTRODUCTION In Ayurveda, aahar is very important. That which passes through the process of aaharan is called aahar. Food, despite being basic to life is also destructive of it which means food can be cause of ill-health, diseases to life-threatening situation to death finally. Food has to be adequate in terms of amount/quantity as well as calories and balanced in terms of nutrients. Food is more than calories. Food has got socio-cultural and psychological values also. It is here, that Ayurveda scores over other systema/pathies. In Ayurve Ayurveda, da, any substa substance nce taken taken as aahar aahar (food) (food) has guna guna (prope (property rty), ), veerya (potency), vipak (resultant of metabolism), and above all prabhav (impact). Rasas undertake Gunas and is undertaken by veerya which is suppressed by vipak and finally prabhav makes all of them resultant. Therefore, our food should be such which provides us calories needed as per age and special conditions eg pregnancy and lactation and disease or recuperation. Calories must come in balanced form in terms of carbohydrates, fat and protein. Food is consumed as solids or semi-solids and liquids. Salads constitute important segment of food. Water other than different kinds of fluids is needed and must be pure and adequate depending upon age, occupation, special conditions, exercise and seasons. Know all about Ayurveda Ayurveda is one of the great gifts of the sages of ancient India to mankind. To fall sick is natural. Strange, but true! How come? The reason lies within ourselves, our bodies. As is known, our body is governed by the phenomenon of wear and tear. More the tear breakdown, more is the possibility of falling sick. In Ayurveda, this body of ours is considered to be a universe in miniature. This body or any living organism is composed of pancha mahabhoots (agni, jal, prithvi, vayu and akash) and is controlled by the laws of nature governing the universe. From panchmahabhoots, emerge the three doshas- vat, pitta, kaph. They give rise to daihik prakriti (physical traits/temperament). Besides, satva, raja, raja, and and tam are the mansi mansik k (ment (mental/ al/emo emotio tional nal/ps /psyc ychic hic traits traits or temper temperame ament) nt).. Ayurveda is the oldest scientific medical system in the world with a record of clinical expe experi rien ence ce to vali valida date te it. Howe Howeve ver, r, it is not not only only a syst system em of medi medici cine ne in the the conventional sense of curing disease. It is also a way of life that teaches us how to maintain and protect health. It shows us how to both cure disease and promote longevity. The naturalness of taking risk is matched with a natural desire to remain healthy, because the first requisite of the happiness is health. The health as is known is a state of the body as defined by the World Health Organisation, health is not mere absence of infirmity but a state of physical, mental and social well-being. One of the two objectives of Ayurveda is to prevent the arrival of disease- state of ill health, a guest which comes unannounced, uninvited and persists its stay. In other words, promotion of positive health is the sheet-anchor of the approach of Ayurveda. The second, and less important, is the cure of disease. Ayurveda thus is mainly basically and primarily aimed at prevention of disease and promotion of positive health. Needless to say, Ayurveda is not merely a system of medicine. It is more than that. Ayurveda is also not a 'Science of Life'. The biological sciences, no 1
doubt, form part of the theory and practice of Ayurveda. It is the philosophy of life, art of living and a science of longevity. What is right, good and proper for happy life is Ayurveda. Ensuring long life, too, is one of the objectives of Ayurveda. Hence, Ayurveda is more than a system of medicine. The concept of prakriti is a unique contribution of Ayurveda to the human endeavour of preventing physical and mental/psychic infirmities and achieving social well-being and thereby, staying healthy. The prakriti is daihik(physical) as well as mansik(mental/psychic) one. Understanding them (prakritis) is the key to immunity against encroachment of one's physical, mental and social spaces by diseases. The daihik prakritis are seven in number. Three are uni-dosic, three are bi-dosic and one is tri-dosic. On the other hand, mansik prakritis are also three in number and each one is identified with satva, rajah and tamas. The prakriti of an individual is also determined by factors like jati (race), kul (family) and kshetra (habitat). In order to prevent diseas disease e and promot promote e positiv positive e health health,, we should should follow follow regula regulatio tions ns design designed ed for different seasons and day-night. In these, regulations are included rules of aahar (food), vihar (life-style), and nidra (sleep). One should never forget that health is a state and a state is always liable to change, following the principle of 'negation of negation', i.e., from health to ill-health to health to ill-health and so on.
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Definition The classical works on Ayurveda describe it as under: It is that knowledge of life which deals elaborately and at length with conditions beneficial or otherwise to the humanity, and, to factors conducive to the happiness, or responsible for misery or sorrow besides indicating measures for healthful living for full span of life. Ayurveda is also considered as ‘Science of life’. This probably makes it the earliest medical science having a positive concept of health to be achieved through a blending of physical, mental, social moral and spiritual welfare. According to the ancient books of knowledge, health is considered as a prerequisite for achieving the supreme ends of life consisting of righteousness, wealth, artistic values and spiritual freedom. Preventive and curative aspects of diseases are considered as important components of the concept of positive health. Ayurveda deals elaborately with measures of healthful living during the entire span of life and its various phases. Besides dealing with principles for main mainte tena nanc nce e of heal health th,, it has has also also deve develo lope ped d a wide wide rang range e of ther therap apeu eutic tic measures to combat illness. These principles of positive health and therapeutic measur measures es relate related d to physic physical, al, menta mental, l, socia sociall and and spirit spiritual ual welfar welfare e of human human beings. beings. Thus Ayurveda Ayurveda became became one of the oldest system system of medicine medicine dealing with both the preventive and curative aspects of life in a most comprehensive way. Evolved around 600 BC in India, Ayurveda Science of medicine stressed on the prevention of body ailments in addition to curing them. Followed by the Dravidians and Aryans alike, Ayurveda has been practiced ever since. Today, it's a unique, indispensable branch of medicine - a complete naturalistic system that depends on the diagnosis of your body's humors - vata, pitta and kapha - to achieve the right balance. Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the ailing part, but the body as a whole. Making it the natural way to refresh yourself, eliminate all toxic imbalances from the body and thus regain resistance and good health.
Origin and History Ayurveda Ayurveda originated originated in India long back in pre-vedic period. Rigveda and Atha Atharv rvaa-ve veda da (500 (5000 0 year years s B.C. B.C.), ), the the earl earlie iest st docu docume ment nted ed anci ancien entt Indi Indian an knowledge have references on health and diseases. Ayurved texts like Charak Samhita and Sushruta Samhita were documented about 1000 years B.C. The term Ayurveda means ‘Science of Life’. It deals elaborately with measures for healthful living during the entire span of life and its various phases. Besides, dealing with principles for maintenance of health, it has also developed a wide range of therapeutic measures to combat illness. These principles of positive health and therapeutic measures relate to physical, mental, social and spiritual 3
welfare of human beings. Thus Ayurveda becomes one of the oldest systems of health care dealing with both the preventive and curative aspects of life in a most comprehensive way and presents a close similarity to the WHO’s concept of health propounded in the modern era. A perusal of its several classical treatises indicate presence of two schools of Physicians and Surgeons and eight specialties. These eight disciplines are generally called "Ashtanga Ayurveda" and are:• • • • • • • •
Chikitsa) Internal Medicine(Kaya Medicine(Kaya Chikitsa) Bhritya) Paediatrics(Kaumar Paediatrics(Kaumar Bhritya) Vidya) Psychiatry( Bhoot Vidya) Otorhinolaryngology and Ophthalmology(Shalakya Ophthalmology(Shalakya)) Surgery( Shalya) Shalya) Tantra) Toxicology( Agad Toxicology( Agad Tantra) Geriatrics(Rasayana Geriatrics(Rasayana)) Eugenics and aphrodisiacs(Vajikarana aphrodisiacs( Vajikarana))
Compendia on these subjects like Charak Samihta, Sushruta Samhita etc. were written by the ancient scholars during B.C. period. These were used for teaching of Ayurveda in the ancient universities of Takshashila of Takshashila and Nalanda.
The Early Beginning Duri During ng its its earl early y peri period od,, it was was perh perhap aps s the the only only syst system em of over overal alll healthcare and medicine which served well the people in such crucial areas as health health,, sickne sickness, ss, life life and and death. death. It enjoye enjoyed d the unques unquestio tioned ned patron patronage age and support of the people and their rulers. This situation promoted maximally the growth growth of this system. system. Practically Practically all the systematic systematic ground work of laying laying down its basic concepts, principles and medicaments took place during this period of Indian history.
The Medieval Period Then Then followe followed d a long long period period of medie medieva vall histor history y marke marked d by unsett unsettled led polit politic ical al cond condit itio ions ns and and seve severa rall invas invasio ions ns from from outs outsid ide e the the coun countr try y when when Ayurveda faced utter neglect. Its growth was stunted, its teaching and training were stopped from being spread and its monopoly in practice or utilization was eroded greatly by the officially supported systems. Ayurveda barely survived because of its native roots and also because the official systems of medicine could not reach everywhere particularly in widely scattered and difficult rural areas.
The Present Era The political situation of the country was destined to change in favour of freedom from foreign rule. With the awakening of nationalism and movement for freedom the Indian cultural values and way of life (including health care and sickness sickness cure systems) systems) surfaced surfaced again. The patriotic zeal of the people, their 4
leaders and benevolence of the rulers of princely States initiated the revival of Ayurvedic system of medicine even before the country got its freedom. In 1916, the Members of Imperial Legislative Councils pressed the Government to accept this ancient and indigenous system of Ayurveda for developing it on scientific basis and for increasing its usefulness. In 1920, the Indian National Congress demanded demanded Governmen Governmentt patronage patronage for Ayurveda Ayurveda and Provincial Provincial Governmen Governments ts began began to grant grant assist assistanc ance. e. The State State and Central Central Govern Governmen ments ts appoin appointed ted several committees to suggest ways and means of rehabilitating this time tested system in the service of the people and promote its further growth following modern scientific parameters and methods. As a result, several States started schoo schools ls and colleg colleges es for traini training ng of compet competent ent Ayurve Ayurvedic dic practi practitio tioner ners s with with working knowledge of modern medicine. After, the country became free in 1947, the movement for revival gained additi additiona onall mome momentu ntum. m. The first first Health Health Minist Ministers ers’’ Confere Conference nce resolv resolved ed that that Ayurveda should be developed and put to use for providing Medicare to the people. In due course of time this system got official recognition and became a part of the National Health network of the country. In several ways, the official health policies, national plans and programs accorded to it the same status as enjoyed enjoyed by the dominant dominant Allopathic Allopathic system. system. At present the system system is well set to re-orient itself to modern scientific parameters. Simultaneously, it is well poised for much greater, effective utilization so as to enable the country to reach its goals of Health for all and regulate population growth. In the present situation, Medica Medicall Scien Scientis tists ts are resear research ching ing Ayurve Ayurveda da remedi remedies es for lifest lifestyle yle relate related d diseases, degenerative and psychosomatic disorders.There are few countries in the world, viz, India, Greek, China etc who has considered being the oldest culture and heritage in the world. The four Vedas, Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and Athar Veda form the core of the Hindu religion. They contain the Hindu rituals, worships, mantras and all the religious and social principles, which are the foundation of Hinduism. They They also also conta contain in severa severall coded coded instru instructi ctions ons and secret secrets s relate related d to use of medicines and secret Tantrik rituals to attain various objectives. “Rigved” (rel (relat ated ed Natu Nature re and and its its find findin ings gs thus thus it rela relate tes s more ore to personification of natural elements like Agni (Fire), Vayu (Air) and Surya (Sun). The “Rigveda”is a collection of Vedic of Vedic Sanskrit hymns dedicated to the gods. gods. “Yajurved”- related to It’s contains religious texts focusing focusing on liturgy, liturgy, rituals and sacrifices, and how to t o perform the same. “Samaveda” ranks ranks next next in sanc sancti tity ty and and litur liturgi gica call impo import rtan ance ce to the the Rigveda or Veda of Recited praise. Its Sanhita, or metrical portion, consists chiefly of hymns to be chanted by the Udgatar priests at the performance of those important sacrifices in which the juice of the Soma plant, clarified and mixed with milk and other ingredients, was offered in libation to various deities. The Collection is made up of hymns, portions of hymns, and detached verses, taken mainly from the Rigveda, Rigveda, transposed and re-arranged, without reference to their original order, to suit the religious ceremonies in which they 5
were to be employed. The verses are not intended to be chanted, but to be sung in specifically indicated melodies using the seven svaras or notes. Such songs are called Samagana and in this sense the Samaveda is really a book of hymns. It is related to art of singing with spiritual touch. “Atharved” –relates –relates to economics and management. The Atharvaveda, while undoubtedly belonging to the core Vedic corpus, in some ways represents an independent parallel tradition to that of the Rigveda and Yajurveda. Eighte Eighteen en “Puran “Puranas” as” sixtee sixteen n “Smrut “Smruti” i” and many many other other religi religious ous books books written by sacred sage Maharshi Ved Vyas Muni in his Trans and meditation. It is believed that all these books has solution of each and every problems related to individual material or spiritual life, any countries overall problems, any society’s general problems at large. In India, Ayurveda was born way back before lacs of years and the story derived again from one of the above mentioned “Puranas Granth” called “ShrimadBhagwat Grandh” written by Maharshi Ved Vyas lacs of years back. We briefly narrated the story for general knowledge of our customers who are interested in such mythology and Indian culture.
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AYURVEDIC FORMULATION Introduction Typica Typically, lly, therap therapeut eutic ic ayurv ayurvedi edic c formu formulat lation ions s based based on severa severall medici medicinal nal herbs are designed to stimulate and enhance the functionality of each ingredient. At the same time, ayurvedic formulations also aim at suppressing and counteracting toxicity, as well as avoiding incompatibility of each ingredient. Therefore, the balance and interaction of all the ingredients are considered more important than the effect of the individual ingredients. In contrast to a typical Western medication, which focuses on a single single chemic chemical al entity entity that that target targets s a single single organi organism sm or organ organ ,ayurv ,ayurvedi edic c formulations often rely on the combined and synergetic effects of the several herbs to target multiple indications of a disease. Extraction" refers to a process in which one or more substances having pharmacological activities, or "active substances", are isolated from an herb or a mixtur mixture e of herbs. herbs. Typic Typically ally,, the activ active e substa substance nces s in the herb(s herb(s)) prefer preferent ential ially ly dissolve into a liquid medium. The liquid medium containing the active substances extracted from one or more herbs, also referred to "liquid phase", can thereafter be separated from the herb(s) to provide an "herbal extract" or "extract". "Infusion" refers to a process to carry out the extraction, in which the herbs are soaked in a liquid medium to enable the active substances to enter the liquid medium. Typically, the herbs are allowed to infuse for a sufficient amount of time for the active substances in the liquid phase to reach an equilibrium, such that no more active substances can be further extracted even with prolonged infusion. The nature and the yield of an active substance extracted are dependent upon its solubility in a given liquid medium. A liquid medium may be polar or nonpolar. Examples of the polar liquid medium include water, alcohols, acetone, or a mixtur mixture e thereo thereof. f. Exampl Examples es of the non-po non-polar lar liquid liquid medium medium (or lipop lipophil hilic ic solve solvent) nt) include an oil, such a plant-based oil, an animal- based oil or a mineral oil. In certain embodi embodime ments nts,, an active active subst substanc ance e may may be prefer preferent ential ially ly solub soluble le in one type type of medium over another. For example, Doscin, an active substance in Paris, is soluble in methanol, ethanol, n-butanol, water, hydrate methanol and ethanol, but insoluble in lipophilic organic solvent. An active substance is "soluble" in a liquid medium if its solubility in the liquid medium is at least 0.1 mg/ml (w/v) at room temperature (about 25°C). A liquid medium may be volatile, having a boiling point of no more than 1600C. Examples of volatile liquid media include water, an alcohol, acetone or a mixture thereof. Examples of the alcohol include methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, butanol, and combinations thereof. "Extracted substances" refers to one or more active substances isolated from the herbs. In certain embodiments, the extracted substances are in a concentrated form form by remo removi ving ng the the liqu liquid id medi medium um.. For For exam exampl ple, e, the the extr extrac actt of Pari Paris s and and Sanguisorba can be concentrated by allowing the liquid medium to evaporate. Once 7
the liquid medium is removed, the concentrated extract may be in the form of a liquid, for example, an oily substance. It may also take the form of a semi-solid or solid. solid. The concen concentra trated ted extrac extractt can be furthe furtherr formu formulat lated ed into into variou various s forms forms by comb combin inin ing g with with a carri carrier er mate materi rial al,, such such as a crea cream, m, an oil oil or a gel. gel. In othe other r embodiments, the extract can be used directly or further formulated without the removal of the liquid medium. "Aqueous extract" refers to an extract of active substances extracted from an herb or a mixture of herbs by infusing the herbs in water. As note noted d here herein, in, the the biol biolog ogic ical al acti activi vity ty of the the herb herbal al form formul ulat ation ion is the the combined result of a mixture of the active substances. Without wishing to be bound by any particular theory, it is believed that the extract of Paris and Sanguisorba comprises active substances that separate necrotic tissue from healthy tissue at the burn site. The active substances may be of a chemical or a biological nature. "Necrotic tissue" refers to damaged and unviable tissue in any layer of skin caused by a burn, an infection or complications ensuing thereafter. Necrotic tissue tends to adhere to the burn site and provides a breeding ground for bacterial growth. As noted herein, removal of the necrotic tissue (debridement) is critical in preventing infection, control inflammation and promoting tissue regeneration. In addition, the extract of Paris and Sanguisorba comprises active substances having pain-relieving, hemostatic, broad-spectrum antimicrobial, anti-virus and antiinflammatory activities. Testing has shown that Paris contains a variety of glycosides having hemostatic ability, and saponins having pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory functions. In a certain embodiment, Sanguisorba extract in the liquid medium as defined herein contains saponins and other glycosides, as well as a variety of tannin compounds. The combined effects of the extract of Paris and Sanguisorba therefore target multiple indications of a typical burn injury, such as local infection, hemorrhage and edema.
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METHODS OF PREPARING AYURVEDIC DRUGS In traditional ayurvedic medicine systems, herbal remedies are prepared in several rather standardized ways which usually vary based upon the plant utilized, and sometimes, what condition is being treated. Some of these methods include: infusions (hot teas), decoctions (boiled teas), tinctures (alcohol and water extracts), and macerations (cold-soaking) which are detailed more fully herein. In indigenous Indian Indian medic medicine ine system systems, s, medici medicine ne men men or shama shamans ns gener generall ally y use these these same same methods in addition to others. Others include preparing plants in hot baths (in which the patient is soaked in it or bathed with it), inhalation of powdered plants (like snuff), stea steam m inha inhala lati tion on of vario arious us arom aromat atic ic plan plants ts boil boiled ed in hot hot wate water, r, and and even even aroma aromathe therap rapy. y. The well-t well-train rained ed herbal herbalist ist will will always always throug throughly hly review review the timetimehonored method in which a plant has been traditionally prepared—it holds important information for preparing an effective herbal remedy.
Preparing Your Own Remedies:While While a bit more more troubl trouble e and time consu consumin ming, g, makin making g your your own natural natural remedies is usually much more economical than purchasing manufactured products. They can also be much more effective when prepared properly and by following time-honored traditional preparation methods. The first step is sourcing the good raw plant materials. Most coming from South America and the Amazon (featured in this book) will only be available in a dried state, and in either a cut herb or ground powder form. Find a reputable supplier who exports regularly from the region and PLEASE, PLEASE, ask questions questions about their harvesting harvesting practices. practices. Many South American American plants are harvested unsustainably - causing more rainforest destruction, rather than helping to preserve it. Again, do the research required to find a good supplier, ask questions, and make sure you are obtaining the correct species of plant, it is fresh, and it has been sustainably harvested. If you don't plan on using the plant(s) immediately, it's best to keep them unopened, in their original packaging, and away from direct sunlight (just put them in a closed cupboard/cabinet). Many plants will absorb moisture and humidity from the air, so if they are opened, reseal them tightly, or put them into glass jars with a tightfitting lid (avoid (avoid metal metal containers containers). ). Most will never require refrigeration refrigeration or freezing freezing just keep them at average room temperature (70-80 degrees). Generally, the "shelflife" for optimum freshness will be about a year for a dried leaves, and two years for dried barks and roots if stored properly. If you live in a warm, high humidity area, it may be imposs impossibl ible e to keep keep moist moisture ure out of regula regularly rly opened opened and closed closed glass containers, and the plants may become moldy. If this happens, discard them and purchase fresh ones. Next time, try storing them in paper lunch bags so they can "breathe" (although this will reduce the shelf-life significantly). It is not always necessary to find a tea-cut plant to prepare a tea; ground powders can be used to make teas, tinctures and decoctions just as well. Since the plant is finely ground, it usually makes a stronger remedy as more surface area of the plant is available to extract in the liquid. Extra time filtering is normally required 9
when working with plant powders, but many herbalists prefer working with powders instead of bulky cut herbs since they make stronger extracts. It is also recommende r ecommended d to use distilled or purified water when extracting medicinal plants. Regular tap water can contain chlorine and other chemicals which might have an interaction or chain reaction with one or more of the many chemicals found in plants. Instructions for the main preparation methods used in the reference guides and in the main plant section are as follows.
Infusions Infusions are typically used for delicate herbs, leaves and fresh tender plants. Preparing an infusion is much like making a cup of tea. Water is brought just to a boil and then poured over an herb (or combination of herbs), it is covered and allowed to sit/steep for 10-15 minutes or so. It can be prepared in the drinking cup (by just pouring the heated water over the herb in the cup) or by dropping the herb into the pot which the water was heated in. Empty gauze tea-bags are even available at some herb stores which can be filled with herbs and then sealed with a iron. If an infusion is prepared in the heating pan/pot, it's best to use a ceramic pot with a lid (avoid metal pots). Stirring it a few times while steeping (especially with cut herbs) is helpful. Keeping the infusion covered while steeping is generally recommended as well (place a saucer on top of the cup, or a lid on top of the pot). The ratio of herb to wate waterr can can vary vary depe depend ndin ing g on the the reme remedy dy,, the the plan plant, t, and and whet whethe herr cut cut herb herb or powd powdere ered d herb herb is used used.. Gene Genera rally lly using using 1 teas teaspo poon on of powd powder ered ed herb herb or 2 teaspoons of more bulky cut herb in a 6-8 ounce cup of water is sufficient. If using a powdered herb; stir once halfway through the seeping time and let the powder settle to the bottom of the cup, then drink the infusion off the top (leaving the sediment in the bottom of the cup). If using a cut herb, strain the infusion with a tea-strainer after seeping. Infusions are best prepared as needed and taken the same day it was prepared and can be taken hot, warm, or cold. Standard dosages of infusions are generally one teacup (6-8 ounces), two or three times daily. The entire day's dosage can can be prep prepar ared ed in the the morni orning ng (2-3 (2-3 cups cups at one one time time), ), and and the the rem remaind ainder er refrigerated until ready to use. The exceptions are the more aromatic plants with active essential oils. These are best prepared in single dosages (by the cupful) as needed and taken immediately (and while still hot/warm).
Decoctions Decoctions are usually the method of choice when working with tougher and more fibrous plants, barks and roots (and which have water soluble chemicals). Instead of just steeping it in hot water, the plant material is boiled for a longer period of time to soften the harder woody material and release its active constituents. To prepare a decoction, select a ceramic pot with a snug fitting lid. Measure the amount of herb needed (usually the same ratio of 1 teaspoon powdered herb or 2 teaspoons of cut herb per 8 ounces of water) into the pot and add the proper amount of cold water depending on how many cups of the decoction you wish to prepare. Turn on the heat to medium high and bring to a roiling boil. Place the lid on the pot and reduce the heat to medium or medium-low so that the mixture stays at a good simmer. Simmer it covered for 20 minutes. If you can see steam escaping or smell the aroma of the herb, your lid is not tight enough and valuable essential oils are 10
escaping. After 20 minutes, remove from heat and cool slightly. If using cut herbs, strain the mixture through a tea strainer into a teacup. When straining, make sure to press on the cut herb pieces in the strainer to get as much liquid/decoction out of the herb pieces as possible. If using powdered herb, allow the powder to settle to the bottom of the pot and then pour off the decoction from the top into a teacup (any sediment missed will settle to the bottom of the teacup). Standard dosages for decoction are generally one-half to one cup, two or three times daily. Again, the entire day's dosage can be prepared in the morning (2-3 cups at one time), and the remainder refrigerated until ready to use later in the day.
Strong Decoctions Depending on the type of plant material used, strong decoctions are prepared in two general ways. The first involves boiling the mixture longer. This is usually indicated when working with larger woody pieces of bark. Longer boiling time, up to 2 hours or more, is sometimes necessary to break down, soften, and extract the larger pieces. Alternatively, when smaller woody pieces are used yet a stronger remedy is wanted, the decoction is prepared as above (boiling 20 minutes), then it is allowed to sit/soak overnight before straining out the herb. When straining, again, make make sure ure to pres press s on the the cut cut herb herb piec pieces es in the the stra strain iner er to get get as much much moisture/decoction out of the herb pieces.
Macerations This method of preparation is certainly the easiest. The fresh or dried plant material is simply covered in cool water and soaked overnight. The herb is strained out and the liquid liquid is taken. taken. Normally Normally this is used for very tender tender plants and/or fresh plants, or those with delicate chemicals that might be harmed by heating or which might be degraded in strong alcohol. This is also the easiest to adapt to western methods, since tablets or capsules can be used instead. Alternatively, just stir the ground plant powder into juice, water or smoothies and drink.
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AYURVEDIC TABLETS PREPARATION TECHNIQUE Briefly, this is how the spagyric technique works: •
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The raw plant material is soaked in water and alcohol, the two best solvents known. These natural solvents dissolve the compound into a solution that extracts otherwise insoluble elements. Next, the solution is put under heavy pressure in a 100,000-pound press. This separates the liquid from the “mark” -- the material left in the press. In other processes the “mark” is discarded. But we know this cellulose fiber contains a wealth of phyto-nutrients. We save the “mark” and reduce it to mineral ash, retaining all of its valuable components. We then re-combine the mineral ash with the “mother” solution.
By using this rare and superior process, no part of the plant is wasted. No esse essenc nce e of the the plan plantt is lost lost.. The The finis finishe hed d form formul ula a reta retain ins s the the plan plant’s t’s orig origin inal al constitution, but with much more strength, absorbability and healing potential than a raw plant.
Formulations (a) Direct compression: Direct compression is used when a group of ingredients can be blended, plac placed ed onto onto a tabl tablet et pres press, s, and and made made into into a perfe perfect ct tabl tablet et with withou outt any any of the the ingredients having to be changed. Powders that can be blended and compressed are commonly referred to directly compressi compressible ble or as direct-blen direct-blend d formulation formulations. s. Blendi as directly Blending ng the powders, putting them onto a tablet press, and seeing what happens is the most direct way to make a tablet. Sometimes the tablet will fall apart, the active ingredient won’t be in all the tablets (no content uniformity), or all the powders won’t fit into the die cavity (the place where powders are filled on the tablet press). Simply blending powders does not form a granule.When powders do not compress correctly, they must be granulated. Nevert Neverthel heless ess,, not all produc products ts must must be granul granulate ated.M d.Many any proces processes ses are unnece unnecess ssari arily ly implem implement ented ed becaus because e the objec objectiv tive e and reason reason for choos choosing ing a process path were incorrect. Before choosing a means to process a formula, the best course of action is to put the product on the press to see what happens.
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Tablet Compression Operation Compression Machines Tablets are made by compressing a formulation containing a drug or drugs with excipients on stamping machines called presses. called presses. Tablet compression machines or tablet presses are designed with the following 'basic components: 1. Hopp Hopper( er(s) s) for for holdi holding ng and and feed feeding ing granul granula a
tion tion to be be comp compres resse sed. d.
2. Dies that define the size and shape of the tablet.
Manufacture of Granulations Dry Manufacturing Methods The manufacture of granulations for tablet compression may follow one or a combination of three established methods: the dry methods of direct compression, compression granulation, and wet granulation. Table 11-3 compares the type and num number of proc proce essin ssing g step steps s comm ommonly only req requir uired with ith eac each tec techniq hnique ue.. A consideration of the important aspects of these processes illus-trates the advantages and disadvantages of each. Direct Compression. There are a few crystalline substances, such as sodium chlori chloride, de, s0dium s0dium bromid bromide, e, and potass potassium ium chlori chloride de that that may be compre compresse ssed d directly. The vast majority of medicinal agents are rarely so easy to tablet, however. In addition, the compression of a single substance may produce tablets that do not disintegrate. If disintegration is a problem, other components are needed, which in turn turn may may inte interf rfer ere e with with the the comp compre ress ssib ibil ility ity of the the acti active ve ingre ingredi dien entt and and thus thus minimize the usefulness of the method. Most materials possess relatively weak intermolecular attraction or are covered with films of adsorbed gases that tend to hinder compaction. Thus, most large-dose drugs do not lend themselves to this process. With many other drugs having small doses, uniform blends of the drug and coarser direct compression diluents cannot be achieved, which makes this proc proces ess s impr imprac acti tica cal. l. Howe Howeve ver, r, the the use use of comp compre ress ssib ible le dilu diluen ents ts with with many many moderate-dose drugs makes this process the most streamlined method of tablet manufacture. A directly compressible diluent is an inert substance that may be compacted with little difficulty and may compress even when quantities of drugs are mixed with it. Compression capacity is still maintained when other tablet materials necessary 13
for flow, disintegration, and so forth are blended in. Direct compression materials, in addition to possessing good flow and compressibility, must be inert, tasteless, reworkable, able to disintegrate, and inexpensive. i nexpensive. Even though direct compresQion has some important advantages (low labor input, a dry process, and fewest processing steps) there are some limitations to the technique. 1. Differences in particle size and bulk density between the drug and diluent may lead to stratification within the granulation. The stratification may then result in poor content uniformity of the drug in the compressed tablet. The stratification and resultant content uniformity problems are of special concern with low-dose drugs. 2. A large-dose drug may present problems with direct compression if it is not easily compressible by itself. To facilitate compression, noncompressible large-dose drugs, which are usually restricted to about 30% of a direct com pression formula, could require an amount of diluent so large that the resultant tablet is costly and difficult to swallow. 3. In some instances, the direct compression diluent may interact with the drug. A good example of such a reaction is that which occurs between amine compounds and spray-dried lactose, as evidenced by a yellow discoloration. 4. Beccause of the dry nature of direct compression, Static charge buildup can occur on the drug routine screening and mixing, which may prevent a uniform distribution of the drug in the granulation. The equipm equipment ent and proced procedure ures s used used in direct direct compre compressi ssion on are basica basically lly screenIng or milling and mixing. Compression Granulation. Compressiongranulation has been used for many years, and is a valuable technique in situations where the effective dose of a drug is too high for direct compaction, and the drug is sensitive to heat, moisture, or both, which ,precludes wet granulation. Many aspirin and vitamin formulations are prepared for tabletting by compression granulation. Compression granulation involves the compaction of the components of a tablet tablet formu formulat lation ion by means means of a tablet tablet press press or specia specially lly design designed ed machin machinery ery,, followed by milling and screening, prior to final compression into a tablet. When the inltial blend of powders is forced into the dies of a large-capacity tablet press and is compacted by means of flat-faced punches, the compacted masses are called slugs, and the prqcess is referred to as "slugging." The slugs are then screened or milled to produce a granular form of tabletting material, which now flows more uniformly than the original powder mixture. When a single slugging process is insufficient to confer the desired granular properties to the material, the slugs are sometimes screened, slugged again, and screened once more. Slugging is just an elaborate method of subjecting a material to increased compre compress ssion ion time. time. The act of sluggi slugging ng follow followed ed by screen screening ing and subse subseque quent nt compression of the particles is roughly equivalent to an extended dwell time during comp compre ress ssio ion n in a tabl tablet et mach machin ine. e. The The two two or more more time times s that that the the mate materi rial al is subjected to compact pressures causes a strengthening of the bonds that hold the tablet together. The resultant granules also increase the fluidity of these powder mixtures, which by themselves do not flow well enough to fill the dies satisfactorily. As shown shown in Table, Table, the compre compressi ssion on granul granulatio ation n method method requir requires es less less equipment and space than other methods, and eliminates the addition of moisture and the application of heat, as found in the wet massing and drying steps of the wet granulation method. On a large large scale scale,, compre compressi ssion on granul granulati ation on can can also also be perfor performe med d on a compactor.. Roller c.ompacto specia specially lly design designed ed machin machine e called called a roller compactor c.ompactors rs are 14
capable of producing as much as 500 kg per hour or more of compacted ribbon-like materi material, al, which which can then then be screen screened ed or milled milled into into a granu granulati lation on suitab suitable le for compression into tablets. Roller compactors, utilize two rollers that revolve toward each other. By means of a hydraulic ram forcing one of the rollers against the other, the machine is-capable of exerting known fixed pressures on any powdered material that flows betwe between en the roller rollers. s. Powde Powdered red mater material ial is fed betwee between n the rollers rollers by a screw screw conveyor system. May passing through the rollers, the compacted mass resembles a thin Wide ribbon that has fallen apart into large segments. These are equivalent to the slugs produced by the slugging process. The segments are then screened or milled for the production of granules. The compaction force of the roller compactor is cont contro rolle lled d by thre three e vari variab able les: s: (1) (1) the the hydr hydrau aulic lic pres pressu sure re exer exerte ted d on the the compac compactio tion n rolls, rolls, (2) the rotati rotationa onall speed speed of the compac compactio tion n rolls, rolls, and (3) the rotational speed of the feed screws. The roll speed and the feed-screw speed have the greatest effect on the compaction process. The feed screws on most modem compactors consist of a variable-speed horizontal and vertical screw. The horizontal screw picks up the powder from the hopper and maintains a continuous flow to the vertical screw. The vertical screw delivers the powder to the compaction roIls. The vertical screw speed is critical for uniform compaction. It serves to deaerate the powder and maintains a constant flow onto the compaction rolls. Any variation in deaeration or load causes extreme changes in the compact. The vertical feed screw is usually set so that it delivers more material than the compaction rolls accept, assu assuri ring ng cons consta tant nt load loadin ing g duri during ng the the comp compac acti tion on proc proces ess. s. The The spee speed d of the the compaction rolls controls the pressure dwell time, which has a great effect on the density and hardness of the compact. A standard procedure for testing compaction uniformity and machine capacity is to select select a hydrau hydraulic lic pressure pressure in the mid-rang mid-ranges es of the equipme equipment. nt. Set the compaction roll at the slowest speed, and set the feed screw at the highest speed. If the powders are compactable in the first pass, the machine will overload. When this happ happen ens, s, the the comp compac acti tion on roll roll spee speed d shou should ld be incre increas ased ed unti untill the the load loadin ing g is constant. Maximum throughput is achieved at this setting for the material being tested. If no overloading occurs, the powder should be passed through a second time, using the same procedure. The roller compactor offers the advantages over the slugging process of increased production capacity, greater control of compaction pressure and dwell time, and no need for excessive lubrication of the powder. Wet Granulation The wet granulation technique uses the same preparatory and finishing steps (scree (screenin ning g or millin milling, g, and and mixing mixing)) as the two previo previousl usly y discus discusse sed d granul granulati ation on techniques. The unique portions of wet granulation process involve the wet massing of the powders, wet sizing or milling, and drying. Methods. Wet granulation forms the granules by binding the powders together with an adhesive, instead of by compactio compaction. n. The wet granulatio granulation n technique technique employs employs a solution, solution, suspensio suspension, n, or slurry contairiing a binder, which is usually added to the powder mixture; however, the binder may be incorporateo dry into the powder mix, and the liquid may be added by itself. The method of introducing the binder depends on its solubility and on the components of the mixture. Since, in general, the mass should merely be moist rather than wet or pasty; there is a limit to the amount of solvent that may be 15
employ employed. ed. Theref Therefore ore,, when when only only a small small quantit quantity y is permis permissib sible, le, the binder binder is blended in with the dry powders initially; when a large quantity is required, the binder is usually dissolved in the liquid. The solubility of the binder also has an influence on the choice of methods, since the solution should be fluid enough to disperse readily in the mass. The liquid plays a key role in the granulation process. Liquid bridges are developed between particles, and the tensile strength of these bonds increases as the amount of liquid added is increased. These surface tension forces and capillary pressure are primarily responsible for initial granule formation and strength. Once the granulating liquid has been added, mixing continues until a uniform dispersion is attained and all the binder has been activated. During granulation, particles and agglomerates are subjected to consolidating forces by action of machine parts and of interparticulate forces. Granulation in blenders requires 15 min to an hour. The length of time depends on the wetting properties of the powder mixture and the granulating fluid, and upon the efficiency of the mixer. A rough way of determining the end point is to press a portion of the mass in the palm of the hand; if the ball crumbles under moderate pressure, the mixture is ready for the next stage in processing, which is wet screening. The wet screening process involves converting the moist mass into coarse. granular aggregates by passage through a hammer mill or oscillating granulator. equipped with screens having large perforations. The purpose is to further consolidate granules, increase particle contact points, and increase surface area to facilitate drying. Overly wet material dries slowly and forms hard aggregates, which tend to turn to powder during subsequent dry milling. There are many instances in whic which h wet wet mill millin ing g may may be omit omitte ted, d, with with a cons consid ider erab able le savi saving ng of time time.. The The formulator should be alert to these opportunities and not follow the old method blindly. A drying process is required in all wet granulation procedures to remove the solve solvent nt that that was used in formin forming g the aggregat aggregates es and and to reduce reduce the moistu moisture re content to an optimum level of concentration within the granules. During drying, interp interpart articu iculat late e bonds bonds result result from from fusion fusion or recrys recrystal talliz lizati ation on and curin curing g of the binding agent, with vander Waals forces playing a significant role. After After drying drying,, the granul granulati ation on is screen screened ed again. again. The size of the screen screen depends upon the grinding equipment used and the size of the tablet to be made.
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TABLET DESIGN AND FORMULATION The The thre three e basi basic c meth method ods s of tabl tablet et manu manufa factu cture re have have been been prev previo ious usly ly detailed, the desirable properties and required features of granulations and tablets defined, and the interrelationships between many of these properties and the processing and machine variables noted. Regardless of how tablet tablets s are manuf manufact acture ured. d. conve conventi ntiona onall oral oral tablet tablets s for ingest ingestion ion usua usuall lly y cont contai ain n the the same same clas classe ses s of comp compon onen ents ts .in .in addi additi tion on to the the acti active ve ingredients, which are one or more agents functioning as (1) A diluent, (2) A binder or an adhesive. (3) A disintegrant, and (4) A lubricant. Some Some tablet tablet formu formulat lation ions s may additio additiona nally lly require require a flow flow promo promoter ter.. Other Other more optional components include colorants, and in chewable tablets, flavors and sweeteners. All nondrug components of a formula are termed excipients.
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Preparation Methods Single drugs are rarely used in Ayurveda. The formulations often contain heterogeneous mixtures of herbs and minerals with a complex process of purification and preparation. The traditional methods used to prepare Ayurvedic drugs are based on the principles of extraction, concentration, and purification. The choice of preparation method depends on the part of the plant to be used, on its condition (fresh or dried), and on the drug's expected use; for example, cold decoctions are preferred for conditions attributed to an excess of pitta. Plants can also be used whole or as their expressed juice. A common method for the preparation of an herbal decoction involved 1 part of herb to 16 parts of water. This This mixture mixture is then gently heated heated until it reduced reduced to one-fourth of the original volume. Water is the major solvent used for extraction, but milk, oil, or fermented juices are also used. Both medicinal wine (asava-arishta ( asava-arishta)) and medicinal jams (leha-avaleha (leha-avaleha)) are used in Ayurvedic preparations. Some substances used in Ayurvedic medicine are toxic in their original form, such as poisonous herbs (aconite) or metals (lead, mercury, arsenic, antimony). Shodhana (purification) is the process by which toxic substances are purified; that is, rendered rendered less toxic. toxic. For example, example, detoxifica detoxification tion of mercury mercury involved involved heating heating and cooling the mercury salt, grinding it, and then suspending and re-suspending the substance in a variety of liquids. Specific products that facilitate the process are added at each stage of preparation. In addition, the instructions may call for the use of a specific vessel at different stages of preparation, and they may be detailed to the point of stating from which direction the heat is to be applied. It is the experience of Ayurvedic practitioners that at the conclusion of an appropriate purification process, the toxic substances are no longer poisonous but are therapeutic. The classical Ayurvedic methods of preparation are complex, tedious, and shortcuts in preparation may make a significant difference in the efficacy and safety of the resultant product. Because of this, it may be beyond the scope of the average scie scient ntifi ific c pape paperr to exac exactl tly y desc descri ribe be the the meth method od in whic which h an herb herb is prep prepar ared ed,, especially if a formula is used. This may create a problem in replicating the results of other researchers.
Example Formulation of directly compressible dispersible tablets of panchagni lavana Formul Formulati ation on of ayurv ayurvedi edic c powder powder prepar preparati ations ons into into tablet tablets s may may increa increase se dosa dosage ge unif unifor orm mity. ity. Appl Applic icat atio ion n of dire direct ct com compres pressi sion on metho ethod d to ayur ayurve vedi dic c preparations can be regarded as a major advance. In the present study, dispersible tablets of panchagni lavana were prepared by direct compression test the suitability of direct compression method and appropriate formulations were developed. These form formul ulat atio ions ns were were furt furthe herr eval evalua uate ted d for for hard hardne ness ss,, fria friabi bili lity ty,, weig weight ht varia variati tion on,, uniformity of dispersion, disintegration test and stability studies. Attempts were made to get minimum possible disintegration time by varying the concentrations of sodium star starch ch glyc glycol olat ate e and and star starch ch.. It was was foun found d that that,, use use of mixt mixtur ure e of both both the the disintegrating agents was highly useful in the formulation of dispersible tablets of panchagni lavana. The study further revealed the usefulness of direct compression method to formulate dispersible tablets of ayurvedic preparations. 18
Properties of Ayurvedic Herbs Ayur Ayurve vedi dic c herb herbs s are are desc descri ribe bed d and and clas classi sifie fied d acco accord rdin ing g to five five majo major r properties: rasa (taste), guna (physicochemical (physicochemical properties), veerya (potency), vipaka rasa, (post-digestive effect), and prabhava (unique effect of the drug) .The term rasa, mean taste, can also mean dhatus or tissues. Rasa It is divided into six major tastes: madhura (sweet), amla (sour/acid), lavana (salty), katu (pungent), tikta (bitter), and kashaya (astringent). In Ayurveda, each taste is made of a combination of two of the five basic elements or mahabhutas (earth, water, fire, air, and ether). Each taste has corresponding effects on the three bodily doshas (pitta, vata, and kapha). Guan It represents the more physical aspects of a medicinal substance. There are five five majo majorr clas classe ses s of guna guna,, and and each each clas class s corre corresp spon onds ds to one one of the the majo major r elements: Heaviness corresponds with earth; Unctuousness with water; Keenness and sharpness with fire; Dryness with air; and Light with ether. Gunas are generally considered in pairs: light/heavy, wet/dry, etc. There is an extensive subdivision of guna based on combinations with the elements, but its description is beyond the scope of this report • • • • •
Veerya It represents the active principle or potency of a drug. Factors such as growth conditions, harvesting technique, and storage affect an herb's veerya. Various authorities have different classification systems for this attribute. attribute. The simplest simplest system classifies veerya as having having properties properties that range range between hot and cold. Substances that heat are pitta dominant; cooling ones are kapha and vata dominant. Vipaka It is the quality a substance takes on after it has been acted on by the body. After digestion, digestion, the rasas are simplified simplified into three groups groups corresponding corresponding to three vipakas. Prabhava It refers to a drug's unique influence on the body. Even though the drugs have the same rasa, guna, veerya, and vipaka they may have different actions in the body. The drug's prabhava accounts for these differences.
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AURVEDIC TABLETS AND THERE USES 1. Amalaki Tablets Indications:-The Amalaki is known as richest natural source of Vitamin C and as an anti oxidant. Interestingly, the Vitamin C in Amalaki stays intact for long time and the temperature and other factors do not harm its potency. This tablet can be taken as regular supplement of Vitamin C. In Ayurveda, it has been described as best fruit plant which contain rejuvenation and anti-aging properties. It can be taken for life long. Moreover, it helps in Amlapitta (acid peptic diseases), peptic ulcers, anemia, constipation and lack of appetite. It is one of the important components of famous compound – Chyavana Prash and Triphala.
2. Ashwagandha Tablet Indications:- Ashwagandha is known as Indian ginseng. It is one of the most potent herbs for rejuvenation, as an anti oxident and strength. It can be taken regularly for long as a daily supplement. It also helps in anxiety, sleep disorders, dizziness, lack of concentration, stress, to gain weight, pain disorders and Vata, Pitta imbalances.
3. Arjunadi tablets Indications:-A card cardio io toni tonic. c. Lowe Lowers rs bloo blood d pres pressu sure re and and regu regula lari rize zes s bloo blood d circulation in the heart.
4. Chandraprabha tablets Indications: - As the name suggests, this formulation works similar to Moon which removes darkness in night. This tablet removes toxins from the body without any hars harsh h impa impact ct to it, it, perfe perfect ctly ly gent gentle le like like Moon Moon.. It is usef useful ul for for all all thee thee Dosh Dosha a imbalances. It opens channels and improves mobility of Doshas. More specifically, it is used for genito-urinary ailments, muscular & joint pain, obesity, and cellulites. It is a very good Rasayana (rejuvenation) compound. It balances Doshas and increase good strength in body.
5. Chitrakadi tabs Indications: - Chitraka is the name of fire. This formulation is best for improper or lake of digestive fire. It works on indigestion, lake of appetite, bulimia, abdominal gas and remove Ama dosha’s which are due to lake of fire. Taste of this tablet is delicious, so it produces saliva and creates appetite. Mix all the herbs and fortified with lemon juice for six hours. The tablets are to be made of 250 mg.
6. Dashang Guggul Indications:- It is a gogglu preparation and with the other herbs which are include in this formulation, these are good in vata, kapha disorders. It used for obesity, Ama disorders, Pain with swelling, joint pains and improves basic metabolic rate. 20
7. Dashmool Ghana tabs Indications:-Dashamoola is a group of ten roots. It is a combination of laghu pancha moola (small five roots ) and vrihata pancha moola(big five roots). The action of these roots is balancing three doshas in body. More specially this formulation used for vata, kapha disorders, like Pain in body, filling of hay, numbness, stiffness, Ama disorders etc.
8. Dhatri Lauha tabs Indications:-It is very good for peptic ulcer syndrome, pain in abdomen, hyper acidity, anemia and Pitta imbalances. It is also useful as a regular supplement after first trimestar of pregnancy and lactating mothers.
9. Gokshuradi tablets Indications:-Diuretic, tonic, cooling, aphrodisiac 10. Haritaki vati It is used used exte extens nsiv ivel ely y in infe infect ctio ious us dise diseas ases es such such as chro chroni nic c ulce ulcers rs,, leucorrhoea, pyorrhoea and fungal infections of the skin. Short term clinical trials have been carried out on patients with simple constipation. Haritaki increases the frequency of stools and has got the property of evacuating the bowel completely.
11. Hingvadi tablet Digestive, Anti vata, Flatulance, Colic pain etc.
12. Jatamansi tablet Indication:-It is a very very usef useful ul herb erb for for palp palpit itat atio ion, n, tens tensio ion, n, head headac ach hes, restlessness and is used for promoting awareness and strengthening the mind. It aids in balancing the body of all three Ayurvedic doshas.
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MAGAZINE SECTION
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Ayurvedic Tablets
PROGRAIN contains all ayurvedic ingredients and do not contain any Chemicals so the tablets are totally safe. PROGRAIN unlike chemical based product which kills the i nsects and pollutes the grain, helps in driving out the insects from the grain. PROGRAIN does not allow the fresh insects come near to the grains. If a grain is already infected with insects, then keep the grains in the open air and put one tablet of PROGRAIN in the ratio of one table for 25 kg. of grains and leave the thing for 10 – 12 hrs. The insects will run away and grains will be insects free. PROGRAIN is very useful as preservative of grains. Keep one tablet of PROGRAIN in the ratio of 1 tablet for 25 kg. of grains; it will keep the insects away from the grains for one year. PROGRAIN is bio product and does not contain any hazardous chemical in it hence PRO PROGRA GRAIN does oes not have ave any resi residu dua al effec ffectt on store tored d grai grain n.
Dosage Of Prograin:-: Prograin:-: 1 Tablet for 25 KG grains.
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Milkodex Tablets
Composition:Each 500 mg tab. contains • • • • • • • • •
Shatavari 200 mg. Ashwagandha 180 mg. Pahadmul 20 mg. Vidari Kand 20 mg. Gilvel 20 mg. Gokhru 20 mg. Sunth 10 mg. Pimpalmool10 mg. Yestiti Madhu10 mg.
Dosage: As directed by the veterinarian.
Indications: Used to increase the milk yield in Milking Animals.
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Tablets in Various Shapes & Sizes
We introduce ourselves as manufacturers of any tablets except medicinal tablets. We can do the job of making the tablets of your material on labour charges basis. We can manufacture the tablets from 100 mg to 20 Gm in different sizes and shapes. The scope of our activity is as follows. We can covert almost anything in to tablet form such as Chemical powd powders ers,, cata cataly lyst st powd powder ers, s, or, or, any any indus industr tria iall prod produc uct, t, BioBio-or orga gani nic c ferti fertiliz lizers ers,, Chemical fertilizers, Veterinary feed supplements. The Bio-organic fertilizers can be converted in to 5 gm / 10 gm bolus form which can be used in Kitchen garden by giving one or two boluses in each pot. We can can conv conver ertt any any food food mater ateria ial, l, Nutr Nutrit itio iona nall Food Foods, s, Diet Dietar ary y supple supplemts mts,, Health Health Foods, Foods, Wheat Wheatgra grass ss tablet tablets, s, Amla, Amla, Tamari Tamarind nd tablet tablets, s, Kokam Kokam Tablet Tablets, s, Sachha Sachharin rin tablet tablets, s, Table Tablets ts of Turme Turmeric ric,, Tablet Tablets s of Red Chilli Chilli Powder Powder,, Tablets of Spices, tablets of common salt, OR any novel idea from your mind, we can try to implement your ideas in to practice. We can also compress any metal powder in to round tablet form or rod form required in various applications. Any costly material which you want to weigh very often and add to some reaction or to any vessel to maintain the physical, chemical properties within the specified limits e.g. you have to add Magnesium Chloride 0.50 gm in each hole of battery at the time of manufacturing the batteries. Or some catalyst are to be added in a chemical reactions. We can manufacture the tablets with +/- 2% accuracy by weight. We have strip packing facility also. We are having liquid filling spare capacity with shrink packing facility. You are requested to send the sample, so that we can try. •
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Ayurvedic Antacid Medicines
We manufa manufactu cture re highly highly pure and safe Ayurve Ayurvedic dic ACI Tone Tone (Ayu (Ayu Aci tone) which is an un coated tablet and is highly popular as ayurvedic antacid & digestive suppor supportt medic medicine ine.. Contai Containin ning g severa severall pitta pitta or reduci reducing ng substa substance nces, s, these these also also includes natural calcium carbonate from conch shell ash. Ingredients of our formulation: Earthen clay for getting relief from indigestion, nausea, abdominal pain, bloating and excess fermentation in the GI tract Ginger root for balancing the cooling aspects Shankh Bhasma (Conch shell ash) 20 mg Shunthi Powder (Zingiber officinale) 20 mg Sajji-kshar (carbonate of soda)80 mg Shuddha Gopichandan (Yellow earth) 80 mg Shuddha Gairika (Red earth) 120 mg
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Known to deliver soothing and anti inflammatory effect upon the gastric mucous membranes, membranes, this formulation is also taken for burning toxins and improve digestion. Other ailments that can be cured suing this formulation are:• • • • • • • • •
Hyperacidity Fermentation Distention Nausea Vomiting Peptic ulcers Food poisoning Bloating Abdominal pain etc
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Ayurvedic Digestive Medicines
Digestive & Carminative in action, Ayurvedic Digestive Medicines (Ayu Digesti tone) tone) is a classic ayurvedic formulation offered by us that is widely used in curing chronic poor digestion and absorption. These diseases are result of modern eating lifestyle and leads in to improper health of the individual. Ingredients of the medicine: • • • • • • • •
Shunthi Powder (Zingiber officinale) 45 mg. Chitrak Powder (Plumbago zeylanica) 45 mg. Hingu Powder (Ferula narthex) 45 mg. Sajji-Kshar (cabonate of potash) 45 mg. Shankha bhasma (Counch shell Ash) 45 mg. Sauvarchal (Rock Salt) 60 mg. Amalaki Powder (Emblica officinalis) 120 mg. Nimboo Satva (Citric Acid) q.s.
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Digestive stimulant Carminative Appetizer
Ayu Digestitone is widely used to: • • • • • •
Improve appetite Reducing gas Curing abdominal discomfort Calming indigestion Overcome hyperacidity that is caused by slow digestion Curing flatulence, distention
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Ayurvedic Hair Tablets
To overcome regular hair falling problems both in males and females, we offer Ayurvedic Hair Tablets (Ayu Hair tone) tone) which is an uncoated tablet and multipurpose hair and bone tonic. Manufactured strictly in accordance with the ayurvedic norms, the general description of the formulation is: Ingredients: Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) 60 mg( Vidarikand (Ipomoe digitata) 60 mg(hormone regulating properties present) Ashwagandha (Withnia somnifera) 30mg possess hormone regulating properties) Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) 40 mg. ( stringent- adds on cooling effect to the blood and aslpects of pitta in mind and heart) 1.8 mg.,Suvarna Makshik Bhasma (Iron pyrites ash) 1.2 mg Minerals(rich in bio calcium) • •
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Nourishes the bone tissue which is a hair by- product Strengthens hair Promotes growth of hair Bone and blood nourished
Our formulation is highly effective to cure: • • • • • •
Hair fall Alopecia Premature graying Dandruff Osteoporosis Brittle nails
Dosage: Two tablets taken each day or as per the prescription
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Ayurvedic Heart Tablets
Our range of ayurvedic formulations also comprises of Ayurvedic Heart Tablets (Ayu Heart Tone) Tone) which id particularly used to maintain normal strength and tones the cardiac muscles. This formulation is an uncoated tablet which also promotes blood supply to and from the heart. Ingredients: Arjun (Terminalia arjuna) 200 mg.(maintains cardiac health and normal cholesterol &triglyceride levels) Vidarikand (Ipomoea digitata) 200 mg( superior heart and muscle tonic and is a natural source of calcium to support electro cardiac activity; purify the blood) Suvarna Makshik Bhasma (Iron pyrites ash) 5 mg Abhrak Bhasma (Mica ash) 5 mg Other subtle minerals (support micro-cellular metabolic activity of the heart and related tissues as well as to relieve stress and strain caused by increased pitta)
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This medicine is used as an effective supportive theory in disordered heart function and condition
Dosage:-Two Dosage:-Two tablets taken each day or as prescribed by the doctor
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Ayurvedic Muscle Tablets
We manufacture highly effective Ayurvedic Muscle Tablets (Ayu Muscle tone) tone) whic which h is reju rejuve vena natin ting g form formul ulat atio ion n and and has has been been espe especi cial ally ly manu manufa fact ctur ured ed to stren strengt gthe hen n both both musc muscle le and and bone bone tiss tissue ues. s. Prep Prepar ared ed in comp complia lianc nce e with with the the intern internatio ational nal quality quality stand standard ards, s, these these are widely widely used used by a number number of medic medical al practitioners. Ingredients: Shatavari (Asparagus Racemosus) 40 mg ( nourishes and strengthens) Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) 40 mg( nourishes and strengthens) Arjun (Terminalia arjuna) 40 mg (nourishes and strengthens) Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) 40 mg Vidari Kand (Ipomoea digitata)120 mg Mandoor Bhasma (Iron rust ash) 10mg Bio available calcium ( nourishes blood and bone marrow) •
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Strengthens muscle and bone tissue
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Loss of muscular strength and coordination (in any age group) Weight loss rickets General debility Paralytic conditions General fatigue Muscular pain Daily stress Muscle stiffness, pain and fatigue
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Ayurvedic Triphala Tablets
We offer extremely safe Ayurvedic Triphala Tablets (Ayu Threephal Rasa) Rasa) which are commonly known as Triphala Tablets and are one of the most widely used form formul ulat atio ions ns in Ayur Ayurve veda da.. Manu Manufa fact ctur ured ed in comp compli lian ance ce with with the the inter interna nati tion onal al standards, these are widely in demand in the market. Ingredients: • • •
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) 45 mg Bibhtak (Terminalia belerica) 90 mg Amalaki (Emblica officinals) 360 mg
Therapeutic Actions: Eye tonic- rejuvenates eye and treats eye related disorders Gentle laxative Digestive and bowel tonic Anti- inflammatory Anti-septic It cleanses toxins Cleansing toxins from the intestine Improves digestion, absorption and assimilation Supports healthy respiratory, genitourinary, circulatory, immune and hepatic functions Regulates bowel functioning without dependency risk
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Dosage: Two tablets to be taken each day or as prescribed by the medical practitioner •
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CONCLUSION The The conc conclu lusi sion on show showed ed by this this repo report rt give given n many many data data,, that that show shows s its property is better than other type of formulation. The ayurvedic formulation given less fast effect but for long time effect. They give rise to daihik prakriti (physical traits/temperament). Besides, satva, raja, raja, and and tam are the mansi mansik k (ment (mental/ al/emo emotio tional nal/ps /psyc ychic hic traits traits or temper temperame ament) nt).. Ayurveda is the oldest scientific medical system in the world with a record of clinical expe experi rien ence ce to vali valida date te it. Howe Howeve ver, r, it is not not only only a syst system em of medi medici cine ne in the the conventional sense of curing disease. It is also a way of life that teaches us how to maintain and protect health. It shows us how to both cure disease and promote longevity. The Herbal medication or formulation given a drug that having less toxicity and
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