Pizhichil (Thaila Dhara)
The process of pouring warm medicated ayurvedic oil by squeezing an oil dipped cloth onto the body is called Pizhichil. It is also known as Thaila Dhara and oil bath….
Continue readingBresol NS (Drops & Spray): Saline Nasal Solution
Bresol NS is an ayurvedic proprietary medicine manufactured by ‘The Himalaya Drug Company’. Bresol NS is a saline solution fortified with licorice (Yashtimadhu), Parnayavani (Coleus aromaticus) and Tailaparna oil (Eucalyptus…
Continue readingSapta Dhatu in Ayurveda (Seven Types of Tissues)
The structural and supporting units of the body are called Dhatu in Ayurveda. In modern science, it related to tissues. So, Dhatu meaning in English is tissue. In ayurveda science,…
Continue readingLakshmi Vilas Ras (Rasendra Kasa)
Lakshmi Vilas Ras (Rasendra Kasa) is an ayurvedic medicine that is indicated upper respiratory tract infections, sinusitis, and skin diseases. However, its major actions are same as for Laxmi Vilas…
Continue readingMahalaxmi Vilas Ras Uses, Benefits and Side Effects
Mahalaxmi Vilas Ras (also spelled as Mahalakshmi Vilas Ras) is a Rasayana Medicine in ayurveda. It acts on lungs, nasal cavity, testes, male reproductive system, muscles, and senses. It strengthens…
Continue readingLaxmi Vilas Ras (Nardiya) Benefits, Uses, Dosage & Side Effects
Laxmi Vilas Ras (Nardiya), also spelled as Nardiya Lakshmi Vilas Ras, is an herbomineral medicine that mainly contains Abhrak Bhasma. It is also called Laxmi Vilas Ras Abhrak. Its main…
Continue readingVishtinduk Vati Benefits, Uses, Side Effects & Dosage
Vishtinduk Vati is a nervine and cardiac stimulant. It is beneficial for treating neuralgia, facial paralysis, and local paralysis. It also has analgesic property. However, it is mainly indicated in…
Continue readingThe Best Time to Take Ayurvedic Medicine: When should I take Ayurvedic Medicine
A specific time when a patient should take prescribed medicine is called ‘Timing’ with respect to medication. In ayurveda, timing can be different based on Dosha and specific health conditions….
Continue readingFrequency of Taking Medicine
How often you should take any medicine is called frequency in respect of medication. For example, your doctor may ask you to take medicine once a day or twice a…
Continue readingDosage in Ayurveda
The amount that needs to take for getting therapeutic benefits is called dosage. It represents the quantity of medicine that patient should take. It can be in numbers, grams or…
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