Mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon together until they are thoroughly blended and have formed a sort of paste. Apply the mask to your face and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off completely, and pat your face dry.
So how can we find a solution to this problem? By embracing technology: World-class equipment and tests like HPTLC, GC, ICPMS, etc are now possible in India through many private and govt. labs. I urge our customers to please avail of these, if not regularly, at least randomly. Though expensive, the edge that your 'scientifically validated' products will have over inferior 'adulterated' products is certain to reap huge rewards. Add to that the sense of satisfaction in creating a standardized efficacious product. By asking questions: Ask your suppliers if the product you are buying is genuine and pure. How was it manufactured or sourced? From where? What quality checks do THEY have in place? The more you ask, the more you will find about the characteristics of an original product and the 'tricks of the trade'. Making your suppliers answer questions makes them accountable and conscious of supplying you with the best quality. Get the documents right: Insist upon your suppliers to accompany their product with documents like Certificates of Analysis(CoA), Methods of Analysis(MoA), etc with clear and complete mention of the names and plant-parts of the herb or extract, their origin, manufacturing dates and so on. Stressing on a formal system for your inward indents conveys the message that you have a no-nonsense approach to purchases and will not be short-changed easily.
Follow the text: Make it a habit to consult as many texts as possible about your herbs or formulations: Classical books, Pharmacopoeial documents, and new research papers. They contain a treasure of information about product characteristics from morphology to tests helpful in ensuring the purity and integrity of your raw material. An informed customer is always a smarter customer. Say No to Grade-Two: Many suppliers of raw herbs offer what is called 'Grade-Two'. Similarly, many herbal extract manufacturers offer the more economical 'Ratio Extracts'. This is where you should smell the rat. Such Grade-Twos are usually mixed varieties or plain adulterated herbs targeted at the unsuspecting purchase manager looking for a bargain. Similarly, ratio extracts are a big farce, invariably diluted to a consistency even weaker than the original herb. Ask your supplier for the best quality. Stress on sampling: Do not hesitate to ask for samples from various suppliers. Benchmark and compare them before making a purchase. Every member of your team should be aware of this policy and abide by it. By consciously and wisely focussing on buying genuine inputs, we not only do a great service to OUR customers, but also to ourselves. We must remember what we buy and formulate into OUR products, will eventually reveal itself. How and what we choose will determine whether the outcome is Pain or Panacea.
HERB OF THE MONTH: GARCINIA CAMBOGIA
Garrcinia a tropical species of Garcinia native to India, Srilanka, Myanmar, and Indonesia. The common name is Vrukshmala or Kokum. This fruit looks like a small pumpkin and is green to pale yellow in color but when the rinds are dried and cured in preparation for storage and extraction, they are dark brown or black in color. The dried rind of Garcinia cambogia / Indica is used as a condiment or flavoring curries in Kerala. In Sri Lanka, the fruits are picked under-ripe, the thick pericarp cut into sections. It is used along with salt in the curing of fish. It is rich in acids and possesses marked antiseptic properties. The dried rind is also used for polishing gold and silver and as a substitute for acetic and formic acids in the coagulation of latex. Garcinia also contains significant amounts of Vitamin C and has been used as a heart tonic.
Phytochemical Constituents: The chemical constituent present in Garcinia is ( - ) Hydroxy-citric Acid, (- ) Hydroxy citric acid lactone – 20-30%, garcinol, isogarcinol, and cyanidin -3- sambubioside, pectins, and sugars.
Ayurvedic Formulation: Vyosaadi Gutika, Bhaskara Lavan Churana.
Therapeutic Properties: Extensively used for obesity- weight management, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, dysentery & flatulent colic, edema, and chronic alcoholism. Also used as an astringent, hepatic stimulant. Leaves and seeds are emetic, purgative and hydrogogue.
Recent research: Hypolipemic effect of Garcinia cambogia in obese women (2014, Vasques CA, Schneider R, Klein-Júnior LC, Falavigna A, Piazza I, Rossetto S.) Garcinia cambogia seems to promote weight reduction and improvement on lipid profile by its major compound, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), blocking ATP-citrate lyase, potentially inhibiting lipogenesis. Furthermore, it is suggested that its extract is able to change the adipokine levels.
OBESITY
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Both terms mean that a person's weight is greater than what's considered healthy for his or her height. Obesity increases the risk of diseases and health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Causes: At an individual level, a combination of excessive food energy intake and a lack of physical activity is thought to explain most cases of obesity.
Other reasons are:
• insufficient sleep,
• endocrine disruptors
• increased use of medications that can cause weight gain
• pregnancy at a later age
• epigenetic risk factors passed on generationally,
• natural selection for higher BMI
Risk Factors Related With Obesity:
• Bone and cartilage degeneration (Osteoarthritis)
• Coronary heart disease.
• Gallbladder disease
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• High total cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
• Respiratory problems
• Several Cancers
• Sleep apnea
• Stroke
• Type 2 diabetes
Prevention: i. Balance Food and Activity. ii. Screening for and Managing Obesity.
Herbs used in treatment of Obesity are: Garcinia cambogia, Caralluma, Green Coffee Bean, Orange Peel, Dandelion, Fenugreek, Green Tea and Guggal.
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VOLE 1 2013 AUG-SEP
Director's Desk
News
ADULTERY OF ADULTERATION
the ghost of adulteration has haunted the herbal drugs industry for ages. As early as 1820, Fredrich Accum published a book A Treatise on Adulterations; proof of how long adulteration has been recognized as a serious problem. And while the practice is not new, ironically the techniques continue to evolve and spread, engulfing everyone from cultivators to extractors to end-users. With the perpetrators getting bolder and meaner, we the industry have been doing the ostrich act: burying our heads in the sand and pretending the storm will never strike.
At Botanosys, in a recent interview for a Production Executive, an overtly ambitious candidate shared with me his secret 'technology' to make cheaper Boswellia extract: lace the direct extract with Citric Acid to spike up the Boswellic Acid assay in conventional tests. (An overdose of Citric Acid can cause fainting, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps and other health problems). I was left aghast. The sheer audacity of a 20-something boy in suggesting malpractice to a prospective boss highlighted how deeply the rot had pervaded what was once the backbone of India's health care system. The effect: today Ayurveda and Herbals are scoffed at, or at best ignored as a form of alternate therapy practiced mostly by quacks. While there may be a number of reasons for this, adulterated herbal inputs with poor efficacy sit on top of the list.
Look-alike herbs are frequently adulterated: Pepper with Papaya seeds, Asoka bark with Polyathia bark, Holy basil with wild basil, Guggul gum with synthetic resin, Shilajit with industrial wax, Catechu with Prosopis gum.....not only that, now Herbal Extracts too are doctored: Gokhru extract is laced into the much more expensive Safed Musli and Satavari extracts to spike the Saponin content, Triphala extract which should be derived from an equal combination of Harad, Baheda and Amla is predominantly made from Baheda as Amla fruit is thrice as expensive, Boswellic acids are spiked with Citric Acid, Protodioscin from Fenugreek seeds is sold as Tribulus extract, Ashwagandha root extract is mostly extract derived from the aerial parts(not root) of the Ashwagandha bush and Turmeric extract is composed of synthetic Curcumin. the list is endless as it is appalling.
World Ayurvedic Expo to be held on 26th August 2014 at the Hyderabad International Trade Exposition Centre (HITEX) in Hyderabad, India.
Natural & Organic Products Asia 2014 to be held at HongKong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on August 27-29, 2014.
Nigerian FDC sets up committee to verify an herbal claim for EBOLA virus. Nashik Jail inmates prepare – Dashparni Ark, herbal pesticides for better produce. Rajasthan University plans to promote Stevia as a grow-at-home sweetener.
Health Tips
Home Remedies for Acne & Pesky Pimples: Mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon together until they are thoroughly blended and have formed a sort of paste. Apply the mask to your face and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off completely, and pat your face dry.
So how can we find a solution to this problem?: By embracing technology: World-class equipment and tests like HPTLC, GC, ICPMS, etc are now possible in India through many private and govt. labs. I urge our customers to please avail of these, if not regularly, at least randomly. Though expensive, the edge that your 'scientifically validated' products will have over inferior 'adulterated' products is certain to reap huge rewards. Add to that the sense of satisfaction in creating a standardized efficacious product.
By asking questions: Ask your suppliers if the product you are buying is genuine and pure. How was it manufactured or sourced? From where? What quality checks do THEY have in place? The more you ask, the more you will find about the characteristics of an original product and the 'tricks of the trade'. Making your suppliers answer questions makes them accountable and conscious of supplying you with the best quality.
Get the documents right: Insist upon your suppliers to accompany their product with documents like Certificates of Analysis(CoA), Methods of Analysis(MoA), etc with clear and complete mention of the names and plant-parts of the herb or extract, their origin, manufacturing dates and so on. Stressing on a formal system for your inward indents conveys the message that you have a no-nonsense approach to purchases and will not be short-changed easily.
Follow the text: Make it a habit to consult as many texts as possible about your herbs or formulations: Classical books, Pharmacopoeia documents, and new research papers. They contain a treasure of information about product characteristics from morphology to tests helpful in ensuring the purity and integrity of your raw material. An informed customer is always a smarter customer.
Say No to Grade-Two: Many suppliers of raw herbs offer what is called 'Grade-Two'. Similarly, many herbal extract manufacturers offer the more economical 'Ratio Extracts'. This is where you should smell the rat. Such Grade-Twos are usually mixed varieties or plain adulterated herbs targeted at the unsuspecting purchase manager looking for a bargain. Similarly, ratio extracts are a big farce, invariably diluted to a consistency even weaker than the original herb. Ask your supplier for the best quality.
Stress on sampling: Do not hesitate to ask for samples from various suppliers. Benchmark and compare them before making a purchase. Every member of your team should be aware of this policy and abide by it.
By consciously and wisely focusing on buying genuine inputs, we not only do a great service to OUR customers, but also to ourselves. We must remember what we buy and formulate into OUR products, will eventually reveal itself. How and what we choose will determine whether the outcome is Pain or Panacea.
RTVIK SETHIA
Director – Botanosys Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
HERB OF THE MONTH: GARCINIA CAMBOGIA: Garcinia a tropical species of Garcinia native to India, Srilanka, Myanmar, and Indonesia. The common name is Vrukshmala or Kokum. This fruit looks like a small pumpkin and is green to pale yellow in color but when the rinds are dried and cured in preparation for storage and extraction, they are dark brown or black in color.
The dried rind of Garcinia cambogia / Indica is used as a condiment or flavoring curries in Kerala. In Sri Lanka, the fruits are picked under-ripe, the thick pericarp cut into sections. It is used along with salt in the curing of fish. It is rich in acids and possesses marked antiseptic properties. The dried rind is also used for polishing gold and silver and as a substitute for acetic and formic acids in the coagulation of latex. Garcinia also contains significant amounts of Vitamin C and has been used as a heart tonic.
Phytochemical Constituents: The chemical constituent present in Garcinia are: (-) Hydroxy-citric Acid, (-) Hydroxy citric acid lactone – 20-30%, garcinol, isogarcinol, and cyanidin -3- sambubioside, pectins, and sugars.
Ayurvedic Formulation: Vyosaadi Gutika, Bhaskara Lavan Churana.
Therapeutic Properties: Extensively used for obesity- weight management, hemorrhoid's, diarrhea, dysentery & flatulent colic, edema, and chronic alcoholism. Also used as an astringent, hepatic stimulant. Leaves and seeds are emetic, purgative and hydrogogue.
Recent research: Hypolipemic effect of Garcinia cambogia in obese women (2014, Vasques CA, Schneider R, Klein-Júnior LC, Falavigna A, Piazza I, Rossetto S.)
Garcinia cambogia seems to promote weight reduction and improvement on lipid profile by its major compound, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), blocking ATP-citrate lyase, potentially inhibiting lipogenesis. Furthermore, it is suggested that its extract is able to change the adipokine levels.
DISEASE OF THE MONTH: OBESITY
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Both terms mean that a person's weight is greater than what's considered healthy for his or her height. Obesity increases the risk of diseases and health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Causes: At an individual level, a combination of excessive food energy intake and a lack of physical activity is thought to explain most cases of obesity.
Other reasons are:
· insufficient sleep,
· endocrine disruptors
· increased use of medications that can cause weight gain
· pregnancy at a later age
· epigenetic risk factors passed on generationally,
· natural selection for higher BMI
Risk Factors Related With Obesity:
· Bone and cartilage degeneration (Osteoarthritis)
· Coronary heart disease.
· Gallbladder disease
· High blood pressure (Hypertension)
· High total cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
· Respiratory problems
· Several Cancers
· Sleep apnoea
· Stroke
· Type 2 diabetes
Prevention: i. Balance Food and Activity. ii. Screening for and Managing Obesity.
Herbs used in the treatment of Obesity are Garcinia cambogia, Caralluma, Green Coffee Bean, Orange Peel, Dandelion, Fenugreek, Green Tea and Guggal.
10 Best Home Remedies
1). Turmeric:- This golden spice, used in almost every meal in India is very valuable."It is a very powerful healer. It prevents the growth of cancer cells and thus can prevent cancer" Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce swelling caused due to pain."It also said to prevent Alzheimer's and said to reduce the severity of pain caused due to arthritis, this spice also acts as an antioxidant that helps lower cholesterol.
2). Cinnamon:-often used in coffees and other desserts, cinnamon is said to have the ability to reduce blood sugar levels."This spice contains antioxidants that help lower levels of bad cholesterol, "More good news for women- including this spice in your diet will also ensure less painful cycles.
3) Ginger:- Ginger candy has always been an instant cure to motion sickness or has curbed a feeling of nausea. The spice does more than that."It improves your digestive process and prevents stomach disorders like flatulence," It is also said to regularize blood flow, thus maintaining your blood pressure.
4) Basil:- Holy basil or tulsi is said to be a great de-stressor as it "reduces levels of serotonin, Try a tea made of basil leaves and ginger for relief from indigestion, headaches, and fever. Chewing on leaves of basil could also reduce symptoms of bronchitis and asthma.
5). Garlic:- This condiment lowers your chances of getting cancer. Other than that, it helps in lowering bad cholesterol and keeping your blood pressure in control."It also has antiviral properties and helps in clearing your sinuses."It helps to digest iron and protein," Garlic is also a powerful antioxidant that protects your body against damage from free radicals.
6).Cumin:- Cumin powder in water with salt and lemon is probably the best way to curb a diarrhea attack."It also acts as a blood purifier and is an excellent remedy for stomach cramps," Due to its cooling properties, it is added to most drinks and juices during summer.
7). Mustard:- Mustard seeds is said to curb the growth of cancer cells. "It also has anti-inflammatory properties and is said to restore normal sleeping patterns in women with symptoms of menopause, it also reduces the severity of asthma and lowers high blood pressure.
8). Saffron:-Saffron is a powerful antioxidant too."It is said to be an anti-depressant and can cure bladder, liver and kidney disorders," A little saffron in your tea can relieve you of a cold too. Saffron also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Rubbing saffron on sore gums can provide relief.
9). Cardamom:- Known as elaichi, this spice is also effective in curing stomach cramps. It is also said to cure other stomach disorders like flatulence and acidity."It also improves your circulation to your lungs, Boil water and adds mint leaves and cardamom to it and have it to cure hiccups.
10).Mint:- Mint or pudina is known to ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It is also known to have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Mint oil when rubbed on your forehead soothes headaches too. Mint paste while applied on pimples and acne can cure it.
ಕಬ್ಬಿನ ಹಾಲು
ಕಬ್ಬಿನ ಜ್ಯೂಸ್ ನೋಡುವಾಗಲೇ ಅದನ್ನು ಕುಡಿಯಬೇಕೆನಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಕಬ್ಬಿನ ಜ್ಯೂಸ್ ಗೆ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ನಿಂಬೆ ರಸ ಮತ್ತು ಐಸ್ ಹಾಕಿ ಕುಡಿದರೆ ಆಹಾ... ಎಷ್ಟೊಂದು ರುಚಿ. ಈ ಕಬ್ಬು ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ/ಪೊಂಗಲ್ ಹಬ್ಬದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಾಮುಖ್ಯತೆಯನ್ನು ಪಡೆದಿದೆ. ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ ಹಬ್ಬದಲ್ಲಿ ದೇವರಿಗೆ ಪೂಜೆ ಮಾಡಿ ಪ್ರಸಾದ ತಯಾರಿಸುವಾಗ ಕಬ್ಬನ್ನು ಬಳಸಿಯೇ ಬಳಸುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಪೊಂಗಲ್ ಹಬ್ಬದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಬ್ಬಿನ ತೋರಣವನ್ನು ಕಟ್ಟಲಾಗುವುದು. ಕಬ್ಬು ಸಮೃದ್ಧಿಯ ಸಂಕೇತವೆಂದು ಭಾವಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ ಹಬ್ಬದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಬ್ಬು ಬಳಸಿದರೆ ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಸಮೃದ್ಧಿ ದೊರೆಯುತ್ತದೆ ಅನ್ನುವುದು ನಮ್ಮ ನಂಬಿಕೆ. ಆದರೆ ಕಬ್ಬಿನ ಜ್ಯೂಸ್ ಕುಡಿಯುವುದರಿಂದ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸಮೃದ್ಧಿಯನ್ನು ಪಡೆಯಬಹುದೆಂದು ನಾನು ನಿಖರವಾಗಿ ಹೇಳಬಲ್ಲೆ. ಕಬ್ಬಿನ ಜ್ಯೂಸ್ ಕುಡಿದರೆ ಪ್ರಮುಖವಾಗಿ ಈ ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಆರೋಗ್ಯಕರ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನವನ್ನು ಪಡೆಯುಬಹುದು.
ಕಾಮಲೆಯನ್ನು ಗುಣಪಡಿಸುತ್ತದೆ- ಕಬ್ಬಿನ ಕಾಲು ಕಾಮಲೆ ಇರುವವರೆಗೆ ನೈಸರ್ಗಿಕವಾದ ಔಷಧಿಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಲಿವರ್ ತನ್ನ ಕಾರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸದಿದ್ದರೆ ಈ ಕಾಯಿಲೆ ಬರುತ್ತದೆ. ಕಾಮಲೆ ಬಂದವರು ದಿನಕ್ಕೆ ಎರಡು ಗ್ಲಾಸ್ ಕಬ್ಬಿನ ಜ್ಯೂಸ್ ಕುಡಿದರೆ ಬೇಗನೆ ಗುಣಮುಖವಾಗುವಿರಿ.
ಸೋಂಕಾಣುಗಳ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಹೋರಾಡುತ್ತದೆ ---ಮೂತ್ರ ಉರಿ, ಗುಪ್ತ ಕಾಯಿಲೆಗಳು, ಎದೆ ಉರಿ, ಹೊಟ್ಟೆ ಉರಿ ಈ ರೀತಿಯ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಹೋರಾಡಿ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಆರೋಗ್ಯವನ್ನು ಸುಧಾರಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಜ್ಯೂಸ್ ಸಹಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿದೆ
ಕಿಡ್ನಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕಲ್ಲನ್ನು ಹೋಗಲಾಡಿಸುತ್ತದೆ-- ಕಬ್ಬಿನ ಹಾಲಿನ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನಕಾರಿಯಾದ ಗುಣವೆಂದರೆ ಕಿಡ್ನಿಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಕಲ್ಲನ್ನು ಹೋಗಲಾಡಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಕಿಡ್ನಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕಲ್ಲಿದ್ದವರು ಇದನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿದಿನ ಕುಡಿದರೆ ಆ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಯಿಂದ ಗುಣಮುಖವಾಗಲು ಸಹಕಾರಿಯಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.
ಮಧುಮೇಹಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯದು--- ಮಧುಮೇಹಿಗಳು ಕಬ್ಬಿನ ಜ್ಯೂಸ್ ಕುಡಿಯುವುದರಿಂದ ದೇಹದಲ್ಲಿ ಗ್ಲೂಕೋಸ್ ಪ್ರಮಾಣವನ್ನು ಸಮತೋಲನದಲ್ಲಿಡಬಹುದು. ಕೃತಕ ಸಿಹಿ ತಿಂದು ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಕೆಡಿಸುವ ಬದಲು ಈ ಜ್ಯೂಸ್ ಬೆಸ್ಟ್.
ಪೋಷಕಾಂಶಗಳು=ಕಬ್ಬಿನ ಹಾಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಬ್ಬಿಣದಂಶ, ಪೊಟಾಷ್ಯಿಯಂ, ಮ್ಯಾಗ್ನಿಷಿಯಂ ಅಂಶವಿದ್ದು ಇದು ವಿಟಮಿನ್ ಗಳ ಕೊರತೆಯನ್ನು ನೀಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.
ಶೀತ, ಗಂಟಲು ನೋವಿಗೆ ಉತ್ತಮ ಔಷಧಿ ಶೀತ, ಗಂಟಲು ಕೆರತ, ಗಂಟಲು ನೋವು ಈ ರೀತಿ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ಕಂಡು ಬಂದರೆ ಕಬ್ಬಿನ ಜ್ಯೂಸ್ ಕುಡಿದರೆ ಗುಣಮುಖವಾಗುವುದು.
ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಹೋರಾಡುತ್ತದೆ --ಕಬ್ಬಿನ ಜ್ಯೂಸ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಹೋರಾಡುವ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದೆ. ಇದು ಸ್ತನ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್, ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ ಈ ರೀತಿಯ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ ಬರದಂತೆ ತಡೆಯುತ್ತದೆ.
ನಿರ್ಜಲೀಕರಣವನ್ನು ತಡೆಯುತ್ತದೆ ನಿರ್ಜಲೀಕರಣ ಉಂಟಾದರೆ ಸುಸ್ತು ಕಂಡು ಬರುತ್ತದೆ. ಇದು ನಿರ್ಜಲೀಕರಣವನ್ನು ಹೋಗಲಾಡಿಸಿ ದೇಹಕ್ಕೆ ಶಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ.
According to Ayurveda texts, our body is crisscrossed by srotas or channels or tube-like structures. This network contains both microscopic and macroscopic channels. ( Digestive system, nervous system, circulatory system, etc are few examples of these channels). An innumerable physiological process like breathing, blood circulation, secretions of enzymes, hormones, etc, the flow of signals, the supply of nutrients, filtration of toxins, excretion of waste, etc is aided by these tubular structures.
Diseases occur when toxins get accumulated in the body and clog these channels. Unhealthy diet, lifestyle, stress, changes in the environment, etc lead to accumulation of toxins in the body. These accumulated toxins have to be expelled out in order to keep our body healthy. Through panchakarma therapy, these toxic clogs are removed to normalize the physiological process. Hence panchakarma therapy is called detoxification therapy. Panchakarma therapy can be administered to a normal person to prevent diseases and keep his body healthy. The ideal season to expel toxins through this therapy is the rainy season.
Panchakarma therapy is also used as a purificatory therapy to cleanse the body before starting a treatment. A diseased body can be compared to a soiled cloth which cannot be colored as we desire. Hence to attain the maximum benefits, the body has to be purified or cleaned before starting the treatment. The cleared channels help medicines to penetrate the deeper tissues.
The detoxification process contains three steps
1. Purvakarma - Preparations which have to be done before the detoxification
2. Pradhanakarma - The main detoxifying process
3. Pashchat karma - Rehabilitating the diet and lifestyle after the detoxification process.
Purvakarma : These steps are adapted to soften the channels and toxins so that the toxins can get detached and eliminated easily during the main detoxifying process. The hard toxic clogs are made to get loosened by increasing body fire or agni. Medicines are administered internally for this purpose. This process is called as "deepana and pachana" in Ayurveda. ( the duration of this process is 3-5 days depending on the conditions and diseases) Later whole body is oleated internally and externally with medicated oil or ghee. This process is called as "Snehana".
Internal oleation is done by administering small quantities of medicated oil or ghee internally. The duration of internal oleation , quantity, and type of medicated oil or ghee is determined by the physician after analyzing the body constitution of the patient. The patient has to eat liquid food or light food on the day prior to internal oleation. After consuming the medicated oil or ghee the patient is encouraged to sip warm water frequently. When medicated oil or ghee is completely digested, the patient is advised to consume light food.
External oleation is done after the completion of internal oleation. The whole body or body part is massaged with medicated oil. Few types of external oleation are used as treatment methods. They are
1. Abhyanga ; Massaging the whole body
2. Lepa - Smearing medicated oil and herbs
3. Mardana - Kneading the body parts with fingers and fists.
4. Padaghata - Tampling the body with the foot.
5. Gandusha - The mouth is filled with oil and is retained for a longer period of time.
6. Parisheka (Pizhichil ) - The warm medicated oil is poured continuously over the entire body for an extended period of time.
Soon after oil massage, the body or body part is exposed to heat through a steam bath or other heating methods according to the physician's choice. This process of exposing the body to heat is called as swedana or sweating. Both snehana and Sweden help to soften the channels and toxin clogs. Elimination of toxins becomes easy when channels are soft and toxins are loose.
Pradhana Karma: This is the main detoxifying process. The softened and loosened toxins are expelled from the body by five methods. Considering these five major detoxifying methods the whole process is named as "Panchakarma" (Pancha = 5, Karma = process ).
1. Vamana (through Emesis),
2. Virechana (Purgation),
3. Niruha basthi Basthi (enema with herbal concoctions ),
4. Anuvasana basthi (enema with medicated oil)
5. Nasya (nasal drops) and Raktamokshana (Bloodletting).
(These processes will be explained in detail in next issue ). A physician can choose any of these detoxifying methods according to disease and prevalence of doshas.
Paschat Karma: A strict diet and lifestyle procedure has to be followed throughout Panchakarma treatment. The rehabilitative procedures to bring back the diet and lifestyle to normal are considered as "paschal Karma". In this stage, the digestion power is brought back to normalcy. Medicines are administered to rejuvenate the body or to treat disease. During panchakarma treatment, the following rules have to be strictly followed.
1. One has to use only warm water to drink, bathe and for other activities.
2. A person who is undergoing panchakarma therapy can not indulge in sex.
3. Sleeping in the daytime is contraindicated.
4. Natural urges should not be controlled.
5. Exposures to extreme temperatures or weather conditions have to be avoided.
6. Keeping awake at night is not advisable
7. Foods which cause indigestion cannot be consumed.
8. Exercise and mental stress have to be avoided.
The Panchakarma therapy is not advisable for persons in whom the following conditions exist.
* Menses
* Lactation
* Cancer of the Lungs or Testicles
* Melanoma
* HIV or AIDS
* Extreme Obesity
* lymphosarcoma
* Hypertension
* Congestive Heart Failure
* Emaciation
* Any Active Infectious Disease
* Pregnancy
* Angina Pectoris
The benefits of Panchakarma are as follows
* Toxins are eliminated from the body .
* Doshas get Balanced.
* Stress is reduced and the body gets relaxed.
* Slows the aging process and increases the lifespan.
* Increases glow and luster of skin.
* Boosts body immunity and body energy level.
* Enhances strength, energy, vitality and mental clarity
* Reduces dependence on alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
* Help to implement a healthy diet and lifestyle.
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Bitter gourd
Prof Chen Hui Ren from the Beijing Army General Hospital confirmed that if everyone who gets this info then distributes to 10 other people, make sure there is at least one life that will be saved .. I have done the part I have to do, hope you also help do your part. Thanks!
Bitter gourd (Karela) in hot water can help you. No matter how busy you are, you need to read this, then spread to friends and others.
Hot bitter gourd (Karela) can kill cancer cells!
Cut 2-3 thin slices of bitter gourd n put in a glass, pour hot water, water will become alkaline (alkaline). Drink every day. For anyone, it will be useful.
Hot water bitter gourd will emit an anti-cancer substance. This is a new development in the world of natural medicine, useful in treating cancer.
Hot water bitter gourd extract will affect the cyst and tumor. Already proven, it can help various kinds of cancer.
Using bitter gourd in treating cancer, it will only kill the malignant cells of the tumor. It will not affect healthy cells.
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