According to the Caraka Samhita shilajit rasayana is described where shilajit is immersed into a hot decoction of herbs that are prescribed for alleviating the aggravation of dosha. This process is repeated for seven days and processed shilajit is mixed with powdered iron.
Administered with milk this elixir brings long life and happiness and prevents aging and disease.
Administration of 48 gm for seven weeks is said to have excellent effects.
According to the Astanga Hrdayam the minimum, moderate and maximum dosage is mentioned.
Shilajit is important for edema, particularly in weak types, 1-2 grams twice a day with water or milk.
The dose of shilajit is usually quite low at around 125-250mg twice per
day. However, in diabetes, it has been recommended in much higher
doses such as 1 g twice per day.
Shilajit mixes well with ashwagandha for seminal debility and with gokshura as a urinary tonic.
For the treatment of both male and female infertility, it can be taken in unusually high doses of 1 tsp twice per day.
For men combine with ashwagandha and for women with shatavari.
Sunday 22 May 2011
Pashanbhedi (Bergenia Ligulata) Ayurvedic Herb For Kidney Stone
Pashanbhedi (Bergenia ligulata) is an Ayurvedic herb, mainly used as a diuretic. The term pashan bhedi literally means something that breaks (bhed, bhedya) a stone (Pashana). It is reputed as an effective medicine to dissolve kidney stones.
Herbal Remedyfor Piles
Kasisadi tailam cures piles without surgery and is used for the treatment of chronic wounds, fisher and fistula.
Monday 9 May 2011
Shilajit Benefits and Uses
Shilajit is widely used in preparation of ayurvedic medicines and is regarded as one of the most important ingredient in ayurvedic system of medicine. It is a part famous ayurvedic medicines like chandraprabha vati, arogya vardhani vati, and most important of all Chawanprash. It works as a powerful anti oxidant thereby delaying aging.
Shilajit has been indicated in number of diseases as mentioned below: -
· Due to ushan virya in potency shilajitu is said to have properties that suppresses pain, as it acts directly on vata thereby helping out in suppressing it, as it is the cause of initiation of pain.
· A very good remedy in arthritic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and other joint related problems and back pain
· Has a very good pain relieving effect in any kind of injury and muscular pain
· Due to similar property mentioned above shilajit is said to work as anti-inflammatory substance. It works very similar to as the working of betamethasone a glucocortocoid.
· Shilajit is considered as an agent which helps in strengthening our nervous system there by very helpful in nervous disorders like paralysis, hemiplegia etc.
· Shilajit is considered as drug of choice in disorders like depression, mental stress, epilepsy and mental fatigue.
· Shilajit helps in promoting intelligence level and also works in promoting mental concentration thereby enhancing the learning skills.
· Wonderful results have been seen in abdominal disorders like pain, gastritis, indigestion and constipation.
· Good results have been seen in piles and fistula related problems.
· It helps liver to work normally therefore helps in proper secretion of all the juices and enzymes important for proper metabolism in body.
· It helps in purifying blood due to its anti microbial action.
· Another use of shilajit is that it works against any microorganism hence has an anti microbial action therefore helps in relieving body from any kind of foreign invasion.
· Helps in building body's natural immunity thereby useful in providing natural strength to the body.
· Very effective in disease related to heart as it a pitta moderator.
· Shilajit is also effective in controlling blood pressure levels by bringing it to normal levels.
· Works as a kapha suppressant therefore helps in countering cough and helps in releasing sputum from the respiratory tract. It has also been found effective in asthmatic condition
· Very important herb in ayurvedic system of medicine, which helps in increasing strength and endurance power in men. It works as an aphrodisiac agent thereby helps in increasing sperm count and also helps in bettering the quality of sperms. It also helps in regulating sex hormones for proper functioning. It has been regarded as Indian viagra as it is very helpful in enhancing sexual powers.
· Shilajit is well used in treating diabetes cases, as it is very helpful in metabolizing glucose in blood stream.
· It is strongly recommended in renal calculi cases, as it is very effecting in crushing calculi due to its tickt rasa property. It is also beneficial in enhancing proper functioning of kidneys.
· Good results have also been seen in infection in urinary tract and helps in relieving from symptoms like dysurea and burning micturation.
· Excellent results have been discovered when shilajit is applied in medo roga (obesity). It possesses this property because of its laghu (light) and ruksh (dry) properties. It helps in scrapping away of extra fat accumulated in body thus helps in providing slim and healthy looks to the body.
· Shilajit is highly recommended in patients who are weak or have been recovering from prolonged illness or from any surgery.
· Shilajit helps in supplementing the minerals (like phosphorus, calcium and magnesium) and vitamin deficiency in body.
· Shilajit provides strength to the body and has been mentioned as rasayan by Acharya Charak, the great Indian ayurvedic healer, and has recommended its daily use to maintain physical and mental strength and to maintain youth and to attain long life.
Shilajit has been indicated in number of diseases as mentioned below: -
· Due to ushan virya in potency shilajitu is said to have properties that suppresses pain, as it acts directly on vata thereby helping out in suppressing it, as it is the cause of initiation of pain.
· A very good remedy in arthritic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and other joint related problems and back pain
· Has a very good pain relieving effect in any kind of injury and muscular pain
· Due to similar property mentioned above shilajit is said to work as anti-inflammatory substance. It works very similar to as the working of betamethasone a glucocortocoid.
· Shilajit is considered as an agent which helps in strengthening our nervous system there by very helpful in nervous disorders like paralysis, hemiplegia etc.
· Shilajit is considered as drug of choice in disorders like depression, mental stress, epilepsy and mental fatigue.
· Shilajit helps in promoting intelligence level and also works in promoting mental concentration thereby enhancing the learning skills.
· Wonderful results have been seen in abdominal disorders like pain, gastritis, indigestion and constipation.
· Good results have been seen in piles and fistula related problems.
· It helps liver to work normally therefore helps in proper secretion of all the juices and enzymes important for proper metabolism in body.
· It helps in purifying blood due to its anti microbial action.
· Another use of shilajit is that it works against any microorganism hence has an anti microbial action therefore helps in relieving body from any kind of foreign invasion.
· Helps in building body's natural immunity thereby useful in providing natural strength to the body.
· Very effective in disease related to heart as it a pitta moderator.
· Shilajit is also effective in controlling blood pressure levels by bringing it to normal levels.
· Works as a kapha suppressant therefore helps in countering cough and helps in releasing sputum from the respiratory tract. It has also been found effective in asthmatic condition
· Very important herb in ayurvedic system of medicine, which helps in increasing strength and endurance power in men. It works as an aphrodisiac agent thereby helps in increasing sperm count and also helps in bettering the quality of sperms. It also helps in regulating sex hormones for proper functioning. It has been regarded as Indian viagra as it is very helpful in enhancing sexual powers.
· Shilajit is well used in treating diabetes cases, as it is very helpful in metabolizing glucose in blood stream.
· It is strongly recommended in renal calculi cases, as it is very effecting in crushing calculi due to its tickt rasa property. It is also beneficial in enhancing proper functioning of kidneys.
· Good results have also been seen in infection in urinary tract and helps in relieving from symptoms like dysurea and burning micturation.
· Excellent results have been discovered when shilajit is applied in medo roga (obesity). It possesses this property because of its laghu (light) and ruksh (dry) properties. It helps in scrapping away of extra fat accumulated in body thus helps in providing slim and healthy looks to the body.
· Shilajit is highly recommended in patients who are weak or have been recovering from prolonged illness or from any surgery.
· Shilajit helps in supplementing the minerals (like phosphorus, calcium and magnesium) and vitamin deficiency in body.
· Shilajit provides strength to the body and has been mentioned as rasayan by Acharya Charak, the great Indian ayurvedic healer, and has recommended its daily use to maintain physical and mental strength and to maintain youth and to attain long life.
Friday 6 May 2011
Problem During Periods
Painful menstuation (dismenorrhoea) is the most comman problem what most of the girls and ladies are facing.Here today i will quote some easy benefiting remedies for such problems.
Cause:
There are basically 5 types of vata's as per ayurveda.All 5 have different functions in different parts of the body.Thus when there are maintained in a state of equlibrium the body will function properly.But when this balance is lost not only the vata but also the pitta and khapa it leads to ill health or other problems in the body.
In this condition apaana vayu is effected.This has the role in lower half of the body basically.Expulsion of the wastes is done by apana vayu.Not only this even delivery of a baby all other important functions are cariied away by this variety of vata.Here urdvagathi of vayu takes place leading to pain in the groin region and also uneasiness in the lower abdomen region.So main intention of our treatment is towards correction of apana vayu.
Remedies:
1.Just before the menstruation starts i.e about 1 week before, one can take chandra prabha vati that is twice daily,With a cup of warm milk
2.Befor 10 days start taking ashokaristam once- 3 tsp with equal amount of water before sleeping.This will act as a uterine tonic.
3.During the time of mensus pain -Take about 1 inch piece of jaggery with warm water,twice a day.This will give instant energy to bear the pain and also has the medicinal value
4.Take about a pinch of hing in a pan, add2 drops of ghee in it and slightly roast it for 1 min under low heat.Then take a well riped banana and slight into half, place this hing in the middle and as the patient to eat it in empty stomach,followed buy a cup of warm water.
5.There is a plant that is called as ishwari moola (Sanskrit). Its very bitter in taste.One must grate it in raw milk as we do with the chandan The paste of this root of about 1 tsp is given to the patient in empty stomach early morning .This also helps the patient.
6.Taking 2 tsp of pudina ie mint puree also helps to reduce the pain as well as blotting senstion .
Cause:
There are basically 5 types of vata's as per ayurveda.All 5 have different functions in different parts of the body.Thus when there are maintained in a state of equlibrium the body will function properly.But when this balance is lost not only the vata but also the pitta and khapa it leads to ill health or other problems in the body.
In this condition apaana vayu is effected.This has the role in lower half of the body basically.Expulsion of the wastes is done by apana vayu.Not only this even delivery of a baby all other important functions are cariied away by this variety of vata.Here urdvagathi of vayu takes place leading to pain in the groin region and also uneasiness in the lower abdomen region.So main intention of our treatment is towards correction of apana vayu.
Remedies:
1.Just before the menstruation starts i.e about 1 week before, one can take chandra prabha vati that is twice daily,With a cup of warm milk
2.Befor 10 days start taking ashokaristam once- 3 tsp with equal amount of water before sleeping.This will act as a uterine tonic.
3.During the time of mensus pain -Take about 1 inch piece of jaggery with warm water,twice a day.This will give instant energy to bear the pain and also has the medicinal value
4.Take about a pinch of hing in a pan, add2 drops of ghee in it and slightly roast it for 1 min under low heat.Then take a well riped banana and slight into half, place this hing in the middle and as the patient to eat it in empty stomach,followed buy a cup of warm water.
5.There is a plant that is called as ishwari moola (Sanskrit). Its very bitter in taste.One must grate it in raw milk as we do with the chandan The paste of this root of about 1 tsp is given to the patient in empty stomach early morning .This also helps the patient.
6.Taking 2 tsp of pudina ie mint puree also helps to reduce the pain as well as blotting senstion .
Home Remedies to Gain Weight
1.Home remidies direct from your kitchen:-
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-you must first record your weight before starting this and record weekly on a perticular day of a week for a month.
A]- Take 1tbsp of ghee and add 1tbsp of sugar to it mix and lick this mixture little by little in empty stomach just before lunch and dinner .and then after 30 mins you can have your meals.
- Continue this for atleast a month to see the benifits.
B]- Make a habbit of consuming one well ripen banana with a cup of warm milk with a tsp of ghee mixed or stirred into itwith little sugar .Here sugar is for taste.
C]- Make a habbit of eating food in little quantity for very 2 hrs.Here i dont mean junks.May be fruits,vegetables,juices,dry fruits etcs.
D]-Always eat well balanced food,Which includes all the essential components including good fats also.
E]-Drink water after you meal atleast 1 cup full.this will help for better digestion and also to gain weight.
F]- Boost up your apittite by working out daily for atleast 30 mins.May be brisk walk,or just alittle bit of walking,dancing etc.
G]-Make a habbit of taking a light nap after a afternoon meal for about 30 mins to 1 hr.This will also help to gain weight.Try to get sound and good amount of sleep at nights too.
H]- Try to remain calm and happy.this contentment is really required because this is always related to mind .Body and mind are interlinked...So well balanced state of body with mind is called as a healthy condition or the man is called helathy.
I]-Eat soaked dry grapes or dates soaked in warm milk over night .this should be taken empty stomach.It will also increase the Hb% .thus acts as two in one.
2] Now comming down to Ayurvedic medicines:-
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1.Khushmanda avaleha - 1 tsp twice daily with a cup of warm milk before bed and early in tghe morning empty stomach has a wonderful result.This should be done atleast for a month.this will also increase the heamoglobin percentage in the blood
2.Swamala compound a leha of doothpapeshwar company works wonders over the mal-nourished body.Even this should be taken spoon ful early morning or just before food with a cup of milk for best result.this should be take for atleast 1 month.
3.Ashwagandhavaleha-this one more type of avaleha which helps as a general tonic and given even better reults in men.May be taken with warm water or milk.
4.Chavan prash-This is also a very good leha.Method of intake is same as other.It has many dry fruits,amla[gooseberry and many medicinal roots].Best for emaciation caused as a result of some chronic diseases.
5.Draksharista- 3tsp of this should be taken with equal amount of boiled and cooled water with a drop of honey thrice a day for atleast 1 month.
6.Ashwaganda choorna may be taken with ghee or honey or even milk thrice daily .
Thus there are many more Aushadha /medicines in Ayurveda for this or any other problems.
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-you must first record your weight before starting this and record weekly on a perticular day of a week for a month.
A]- Take 1tbsp of ghee and add 1tbsp of sugar to it mix and lick this mixture little by little in empty stomach just before lunch and dinner .and then after 30 mins you can have your meals.
- Continue this for atleast a month to see the benifits.
B]- Make a habbit of consuming one well ripen banana with a cup of warm milk with a tsp of ghee mixed or stirred into itwith little sugar .Here sugar is for taste.
C]- Make a habbit of eating food in little quantity for very 2 hrs.Here i dont mean junks.May be fruits,vegetables,juices,dry fruits etcs.
D]-Always eat well balanced food,Which includes all the essential components including good fats also.
E]-Drink water after you meal atleast 1 cup full.this will help for better digestion and also to gain weight.
F]- Boost up your apittite by working out daily for atleast 30 mins.May be brisk walk,or just alittle bit of walking,dancing etc.
G]-Make a habbit of taking a light nap after a afternoon meal for about 30 mins to 1 hr.This will also help to gain weight.Try to get sound and good amount of sleep at nights too.
H]- Try to remain calm and happy.this contentment is really required because this is always related to mind .Body and mind are interlinked...So well balanced state of body with mind is called as a healthy condition or the man is called helathy.
I]-Eat soaked dry grapes or dates soaked in warm milk over night .this should be taken empty stomach.It will also increase the Hb% .thus acts as two in one.
2] Now comming down to Ayurvedic medicines:-
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1.Khushmanda avaleha - 1 tsp twice daily with a cup of warm milk before bed and early in tghe morning empty stomach has a wonderful result.This should be done atleast for a month.this will also increase the heamoglobin percentage in the blood
2.Swamala compound a leha of doothpapeshwar company works wonders over the mal-nourished body.Even this should be taken spoon ful early morning or just before food with a cup of milk for best result.this should be take for atleast 1 month.
3.Ashwagandhavaleha-this one more type of avaleha which helps as a general tonic and given even better reults in men.May be taken with warm water or milk.
4.Chavan prash-This is also a very good leha.Method of intake is same as other.It has many dry fruits,amla[gooseberry and many medicinal roots].Best for emaciation caused as a result of some chronic diseases.
5.Draksharista- 3tsp of this should be taken with equal amount of boiled and cooled water with a drop of honey thrice a day for atleast 1 month.
6.Ashwaganda choorna may be taken with ghee or honey or even milk thrice daily .
Thus there are many more Aushadha /medicines in Ayurveda for this or any other problems.
Thursday 5 May 2011
Natural Remedies For Depression
Various home remedies for Depression:
Form a powder of seeds of 2 green cardamoms. Add to 1 cup of boiling water, add sugar and drink this tea twice a day. This is a very beneficial home remedy for depression.
Relaxation and meditation are also effective measures in the depression remedy. The best method of relaxation is to practice Shavasna or the Corpse pose. Meditation involves training the mind to remain fixed on a particular external or internal location. Mediation helps to create balance in the nervous system.
Diet has a profound effect on the treatment of depression. So, the diet for depression that person should be well balanced as the single nutritional deficiency can aggravate the situation.
A combination of brain boosting herbs like Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Vacha, Mulathi and others, which guards against stress, depression and improves learning ability in a natural way. Thus is a very beneficial home remedy for depression.
One can add fresh Rose petals to a cup of boiling water. Add sugar and drink whenever feeling depressed. This is a very beneficial home remedy for depression.
Make a fine mixture of 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg powder and 1 tablespoon of freshly extracted amla juice. One can consume this mixture 3 times in a day. This is one of the good natural remedy for depression.
Licorice tea is also very helpful depression treatment. No more than three cups of tea should be used per day of licorice tea. This remedy is very useful and one of the simple home remedies for depression.
5HTP is a substance that is extracted from the seedpods of the plant called Griffonia simplicifolia. It produces serotonin in the body and helpful in relieve depression. This is one of the effective depression cures.
Apple eaten with milk and honey is very good to uplift a mood. A very beneficial home remedy for depression.
A neutral immersion bath for one hour daily is also helpful in the depression treatment.
The root of asparagus is useful in the treatment of depression. One or two grams of the powder of the dry root of asparagus can be taken once daily. This is one of the good natural remedy for depression.
Further various yogic asanas such as Halasana, Paschimottanasana, sarvangasana, Shavasna, Shalabhasana, Vakrasana, Bhujangasana and Pranayam like Kapalbhati, Bhastrika are highly beneficial in the depression treatment.
Prepare a tea by adding 1/4-teaspoon tulsi and 1/2 teaspoon of sage per cup of hot water and drink this tea twice in a day - very useful home remedy for depression.
Almonds are a good food for the brain. Ten to twelve almonds should be immersed in water overnight and taken with outer skins removed. Thus is a very beneficial home remedy for depression.
Add around 5 - 7 rosemary leaves in a boiling cup of water, then add honey to it, wait for a moment and drink. This is a very beneficial home remedy for depression.
Warm avocado leaves and put them on forehead.
Eat at least 3 tablespoons of honey every day.
Put your feet in a tub with hot water, rosemary leaves, chlorine and some soap for 20 minutes then rub your feet. This is a very beneficial home remedy for depression.
Kava is another natural remedy for depression. Because of its calming effect.
Apple is one of the most valuable remedies for mental depression. The various chemical substances present in this fruit such as vitamin B, phosphorus, and potassium help the synthesis of glutamic acid, which controls the wear and tear of nerve cells. The fruit should be taken with milk and honey.
Cashew nut is another valuable remedy for general depression and nervous weakness. It is rich in vitamins of the B group, especially thiamine, and is therefore useful in stimulating the appetite and the nervous system. It is also rich in riboflavin which keeps the body active, cheerful, and energetic. Making it a very good home remedy for depression.
The root of asparagus is also found to be beneficial in the treatment of depression. It is highly nutritious and is used as a herbal medicine for mental disorders. It is a good tonic for the brain and nerves. One or two grams of the powder of the dry root of the plant can be taken once daily. This is a very beneficial home remedy for depression.
Exclude tea, coffee, alcohol and various junk foods from your diet.
Form a powder of seeds of 2 green cardamoms. Add to 1 cup of boiling water, add sugar and drink this tea twice a day. This is a very beneficial home remedy for depression.
Relaxation and meditation are also effective measures in the depression remedy. The best method of relaxation is to practice Shavasna or the Corpse pose. Meditation involves training the mind to remain fixed on a particular external or internal location. Mediation helps to create balance in the nervous system.
Diet has a profound effect on the treatment of depression. So, the diet for depression that person should be well balanced as the single nutritional deficiency can aggravate the situation.
A combination of brain boosting herbs like Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Vacha, Mulathi and others, which guards against stress, depression and improves learning ability in a natural way. Thus is a very beneficial home remedy for depression.
One can add fresh Rose petals to a cup of boiling water. Add sugar and drink whenever feeling depressed. This is a very beneficial home remedy for depression.
Make a fine mixture of 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg powder and 1 tablespoon of freshly extracted amla juice. One can consume this mixture 3 times in a day. This is one of the good natural remedy for depression.
Licorice tea is also very helpful depression treatment. No more than three cups of tea should be used per day of licorice tea. This remedy is very useful and one of the simple home remedies for depression.
5HTP is a substance that is extracted from the seedpods of the plant called Griffonia simplicifolia. It produces serotonin in the body and helpful in relieve depression. This is one of the effective depression cures.
Apple eaten with milk and honey is very good to uplift a mood. A very beneficial home remedy for depression.
A neutral immersion bath for one hour daily is also helpful in the depression treatment.
The root of asparagus is useful in the treatment of depression. One or two grams of the powder of the dry root of asparagus can be taken once daily. This is one of the good natural remedy for depression.
Further various yogic asanas such as Halasana, Paschimottanasana, sarvangasana, Shavasna, Shalabhasana, Vakrasana, Bhujangasana and Pranayam like Kapalbhati, Bhastrika are highly beneficial in the depression treatment.
Prepare a tea by adding 1/4-teaspoon tulsi and 1/2 teaspoon of sage per cup of hot water and drink this tea twice in a day - very useful home remedy for depression.
Almonds are a good food for the brain. Ten to twelve almonds should be immersed in water overnight and taken with outer skins removed. Thus is a very beneficial home remedy for depression.
Add around 5 - 7 rosemary leaves in a boiling cup of water, then add honey to it, wait for a moment and drink. This is a very beneficial home remedy for depression.
Warm avocado leaves and put them on forehead.
Eat at least 3 tablespoons of honey every day.
Put your feet in a tub with hot water, rosemary leaves, chlorine and some soap for 20 minutes then rub your feet. This is a very beneficial home remedy for depression.
Kava is another natural remedy for depression. Because of its calming effect.
Apple is one of the most valuable remedies for mental depression. The various chemical substances present in this fruit such as vitamin B, phosphorus, and potassium help the synthesis of glutamic acid, which controls the wear and tear of nerve cells. The fruit should be taken with milk and honey.
Cashew nut is another valuable remedy for general depression and nervous weakness. It is rich in vitamins of the B group, especially thiamine, and is therefore useful in stimulating the appetite and the nervous system. It is also rich in riboflavin which keeps the body active, cheerful, and energetic. Making it a very good home remedy for depression.
The root of asparagus is also found to be beneficial in the treatment of depression. It is highly nutritious and is used as a herbal medicine for mental disorders. It is a good tonic for the brain and nerves. One or two grams of the powder of the dry root of the plant can be taken once daily. This is a very beneficial home remedy for depression.
Exclude tea, coffee, alcohol and various junk foods from your diet.
Ayurvedic Remedies for Joint Pains
Daasamularishta 15 ml 3 times a day
Punarnava Guggul tab twice a day
or
Pralava Panchamrutha
or
Lakshadi Guggul
Punarnava Guggul tab twice a day
or
Pralava Panchamrutha
or
Lakshadi Guggul
AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR PROSTATIES
--Shilajit AND Aswagandha
Take only one gram of shilajit daily. For best results 1gm Shilajit to be mixed in one glass (Approx. 200 ML) of Luke warm milk and to be taken one hour before bedtime. It is also important to note that nothing should be taken two hours after the intake of shilajit. During the course of Shilajit, one should avoid taking citrus group
Take only one gram of shilajit daily. For best results 1gm Shilajit to be mixed in one glass (Approx. 200 ML) of Luke warm milk and to be taken one hour before bedtime. It is also important to note that nothing should be taken two hours after the intake of shilajit. During the course of Shilajit, one should avoid taking citrus group
AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR KIDNEY STONE
Gokshuradi Guggulu (tabs) one tab each twice a day
Pattareena Tabs one tab each time - twice a day
or
Chandra Prabhavati tabs
-Dicoction of Pshana Bhedi (kondapindku) or Guntagalijeru plant will enhance the power of the medicine.
Take the soup of Horse gram and Barley
Pattareena Tabs one tab each time - twice a day
or
Chandra Prabhavati tabs
-Dicoction of Pshana Bhedi (kondapindku) or Guntagalijeru plant will enhance the power of the medicine.
Take the soup of Horse gram and Barley
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