Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent seizures that may include repetitive muscle jerking called convulsions. A seizure is a sudden disruption of the brain’s normal electrical activity accompanied by altered consciousness and/or other neurological and behavioral manifestations. Most seizures are benign, but a seizure that lasts a long time can lead to status epilepticus,…
Inflammation of the stomach is known as gastritis. It is of several types depending upon the nature of the inflammation, the condition of the mucus membrane and glands. Hydrochloric acid and some other digestive enzymes are secreted by the glands of the stomach. Inflammation of the stomach thus results in the impairment of these secretions…
Dhanyaka (Fruit) Dhanyaka consists of dried ripe fruits of Coriandrum sativum Linn. (Fam. Umbelliferae) , a slender, glabrous, branched, annual herb, cultivated, 30-90 cm high, giving characteristic aroma when rubbed, crop matures in 2-3 months after sowing, herb is pulled out with roots, after drying, fruits threashed out and dried in sun, winnowed, and stored…
Talisadi Churna is a powder preparation made mostly consisting of vamsa-lochana, trikatu herbs(three spices) and sugar. This preparation is mostly used for treatment of various respiratory and gastro-intestinal disorders. Talisadi churna is also called as Talisadi Choornam, Talisadi Powder. Formulation composition: 1. Talisa — Abies webbiana (Leaf)— 12 g 2. Marica — Piper nigrum(Fruit)— 24…
ASVAGANDHA Asvagandha consists of dried mature roots of Withania somnifera Dunal. (Fam. Solanaceae), a perennial shrub, found in waste land, cultivated field and open grounds throughout India, widely cultivated in certain areas of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan , roots collected in winter, washed and cut into short pieces. SYNONYMS Sanskrit : Hayagandhi, Vijigandhi Assamese :…
Ativishi consists of dried, tuberous roots of Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex. Royle (Fam, Ranunculaceae), a perennial herb, native of western Himalayas and found at altitude between 2,500-4,000 m. SYNONYMS Sanskrit : Aruni, Ghunapriyi, Vishi. Nepali: Ativisha Assamese : Aatich Bengali : Ataicha English : Atis Root Gujrati : Ativishni Kali, Ativikhani Kali Hindi : Atis…
Kamdudha Rasa is ayurveda herbo-mineral preparation mostly used for the treatment of gastritis and bleeding disorders(rakta-pitta). Ingredients of Kamdudha Rasa: Ayurvedic name Scientific/English name Part/processing Quantity Mukta Pishti Pearl Paste 10 g Parval Pishti Coral red Paste 10 g Mukta Shukti Pishti Mother of Pearl Paste 10 g Kawdie Pishti Cypraea moneta Paste 10 g…
Introduction: It is classified as a tridoshic rasayana in Ayurvedic medicine as it promotes longevity and rejuvenation in patients of all constitutions and ages. The formula consists of the fruits Amalaki or the Indian Gooseberry, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki of the three plants generally in equal proportions and has been used in traditional medicine in India…
Garlic is the most more common medicative herb employed in our kitchen, is a native herb to central Asia. It is used as a flavoring agent in the kitchen although it has its own medicinal importance. Garlic can be used as an adjuvant drug along with antibiotics as it posses antibiotic property(mainly bacteriostatic). Also has…
