Salmali ghrutham is an Ayurvedic medicine for diabetes and related disorders. It is used also in the treatment of debilitated body, loss of libido etc. Benefits of Salmali ghrutham Salmali ghee combination is used either as acchasnehapana as a preparatory procedure to Ayurvedic Panchakarma (cleansing therapy) or as samanasneha in small doses after having Kashaya…
Rasnasunthyadi kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine for fever and joint pain. It is widely used in chikun gunya, rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spondylosis etc Benefits of Rasnasunthyadi kashayam Having anti-pyretic and analgesic effects, it is very effective in acute manifestations of viral fevers with severe joint pain and stiffness like chikun gunya. By reducing the inflammation…
Introduction A parasitic infectious disease (previously endemic to Latin America) caused by Trypanosoma cruzi (thus known as American trypanosomiasis) is commonly seen in South America, Central America and Mexico where the Triatomine bug is abundantly seen. Currently this disease has spread to other continents due to urbanization and population movements. Causes of Chagas disease It…
Introduction Cervical cancer is the cancer that affects the cells of the cervix. Infection with various strains of Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitting infection, is the major reason. During the early stages, there may not always be any signs or symptoms. In advanced stages, the woman may have abnormal bleeding per vagina after coitus/…
Introduction A medical emergency, (in which early intervention is crucial) which is characterised by reduced/lost blood flow to part of the brain resulting in insufficiency of oxygen and nutrients to and finally the death of brain cells. This may lead to permanent disability or even death. Two types of strokes are seen, ischemic (most common)…
Introduction A less common disorder in which the breathing is disturbed with episodes of breathlessness during sleep, as the signals from the brain towards the breathing muscles are disturbed. It is often misinterpreted with obstructive sleep apnoea in which upper airway obstruction is the cause. Central sleep apnoea is otherwise caused by sleeping at…
Rasnapanchakam kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine for acute joint pain and arthritis. It is widely used in chikun gunya, rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spondylosis etc Benefits of Rasnapanchakam kashayam Having anti-pyretic and analgesic effects, it is very effective in acute manifestations of viral fevers with severe joint pain and stiffness like chikun gunya. By…
Introduction Loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence) is a common and mostly embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that is quick and strong that a person does not get time to reach a toilet before starting peeing. This often occurs in…
Rasnadasamoolam kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine for Pain relief in rheumatic fever and associated ailments. Benefits of Rasnadasamoolam kashayam It is beneficial in conditions like pain and stiffness in the small joints with redness and swelling. In rheumatic fever and rheumatoid arthritis, it is used to heal the inflammation and improve the function of the…
Pathyapunarnavadi kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine for treating oedema. This yogam is specially made by traditional Kerala vaidyas. Benefits of Pathyapunarnavadi kashayam Pathyapunarnavadi kashayam is used in acute and chronic swelling, especially in elderly people. It is effective both in localised and whole body swelling. It is Vaatanulomana, relieves constipation. As it has an effect…
