Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

Chapter 1 - The Password To Divinity  Day 6  There is other notion in which people say "God willing If God wishes let it happen." If God is responsible for everything in this universe then God is responsible for anything that anyone does. Why should I be punished? Where do you come in the picture then?  If everything is done by God, then God alone takes punishment as well. There is a karta, the doer and a bhokta, the enjoyed and both go together. They are two sides of the same coin. It is misuse of knowledge when we say "I am not the doer but I am the sufferer. I am suffering the consequences but the doer is somebody else."  That is impossible. The doer is somebody else". That is impossible. The doer of the action and the enjoyed of the consequences of the action are one and the same. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji Ishavasya Upanishad 

Chapter 5 - Crossing The Ocean Of Maya  Day 36 It may begin as a small ripple but if you keep associating with it, it will become like an ocean. It will cloud your whole mind, your intellect. The same happens when some people irritate you. Observe that irritation. What happens? You get irritated, but somehow you manage to suppress.  And the next time and the next time, the more you suppress your irritation, one day you just blow it all off. It all becomes so unbearable, it comes flooding out. Don't keep such a company. You know, you always keep the company of someone who is similar to you, or who you think is on your wave length, or equal to you.  When someone is above you, you honour him, you respect him, idolize him. When someone is below you, then you don’t bother to take any notice of him, you brush him off. The company that you long for, or you want to keep, is that which is on par with you. And that is where all the anger and frustration start arising out of you....

Ashwagandhadi Lehyam – Uses, Side Effects, Dose And How To Prepare Ashwagandhadi lehyam is a very famous herbal product.  It is an herbal jam. Ashwagandha is its main ingredient. It is also known as Aswagandhadi Lehyam Ashwagandhadi lehyam uses:  It is a natural Ayurveda body building supplement.  It helps to put on weight in a healthy way.  It also helps to relieve emaciation, blood impurities.  It brings about rejuvenation.It is rich in anti oxidants. Note that this product is different from Ajaswagandhadi leham  Ajaswagandhadi Leham is a non veg Ayurvedic product. But Ashwagandhadi Lehyam is a pure vegetarian product. Ashwagandhadi Lehyam dose - 5 – 10 grams once or twice a day before or after food with milk, or as directed by Ayurvedic Doctor. Ashwagandhadi Lehyam side effects:  There are no known side effects with this product. However, it is not suitable for diabteics, since it contains sugar.

Question - Gurudev, why should one not give so much importance to words? Gurudev Sri Sri - We attach meaning to words, and we distort them too.  For example, the word brainwashing.  Your brain, like your body, needs washing sometimes.  You don’t want to walk around with a dirty brain, a dirty mind. What is wrong with the word brainwashing?  It indicates a clean brain, a clean mind.  But it is used in a derogatory manner. Also, the word disillusioned.  It is good when you become disillusioned.  You are out of the illusion and have come to reality.  The word purana, it means that which is new in the town, the most modern. But today it conveys the sense of being very old. It is impossible to know anybody's mind just by their words.  You do not even know your mind. So, how can you know somebody else's mind? Knowledge transcends language, like Love transcends language. And what we understand more than words is the vibrations. Our vibrations convey...

Avipattikar Churna – Benefits, Ingredients, Dose, Side Effects   An Ayurvedic Medicine For Constipation Avipattikar Churna is an Ayurvedic product usually used in the treatment of constipation. Avipattikar churna is a herbal powder mix.  It is one of the very effective medicines of Ayurveda.  Avipattikar churna benefits -  It helps to relieve gastritis very quickly.  It helps to relieve constipation and difficulty in urination.  it helps to relieve indigestion. it is used in treating diseases of urinary system.  It is used even in chronic conditions. In clinical practice, it is widely used in liver disorders and alcoholism. Avipattikar Choorna ingredients –  10 grams of each of Trikatu – pepper, long pepper and ginger Triphala – Haritaki – Chebulic Myrobalan fruit rind – Terminalia chebula Vibhitaki – Belliric Myrobalan fruit rind – Terminalia bellirica Amalaki – Indian gooseberry fruit – Emblica officinalis Gaertn. Musta – Nut grass (root) –...

Hingwastak Churna Hingwastak Churna is very useful herbal powder mix used in the treatment of Indigestion in Ayurveda practice.  Hingwastak Churna mainly contains very safe and easily available herbal spices.  Hingu means – Asa foetida, this is the main ingredient. Ashta means – 8 – indicating that this product contains 8 ingredients. Churna means powder. Reference of Hingwastak churna is found in many text books like Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Yoga Ratnakara etc. How to take Hingvashtak choorna?  Hingvashtak churna is mixed with a little ghee (clarified butter) and taken with the first bolus of food, two times a day. Hingwastak choorna benefits?  Improves digestion power. It is used in the treatment of anorexia, indigestion etc. It is also used in the treatment of Vata imbalance and Vata related diseases like bloating, joint diseases etc. It is a good diet supplement in Rheumatoid arthritis. Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Pitta and increases Pitta. Hingwastaka ch...

Talisadi Churna Talisadi Churna is an Ayurvedic medicine, in herbal powder form. It is mainly used in the Ayurvedic treatment of respiratory and digestive conditions.  Talisadi Churna benefits: It is used in the Ayurvedic treatment of cough, cold, asthma, bronchitis, fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, bloating, anemia, spleen diseases. Synonyms: Talisadi Churna, Talisadi Choornam, Talisadi Powder Effect on Tridosha – Calms Vata and kapha Talisadi Churna dosage: 1 – 3 grams along with water, once or twice daily after food or as advised by Ayurvedic doctor. It is usually given along with honey. Talisadi Churna Side Effects: In higher doses, it may cause burning sensation and gastritis. People with diabetes best avoid this, as it contains sugar as an ingredient.

Chandraprabha Vati  Chandraprabha Vati uses:  It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of urinary tract infection, difficulty in urination, urinary calculi. It helps to relieve constipation, bloating, abdominal colic pain, low back pain. It is useful in treating cold, cough, rhinitis, bronchitis, asthma and such other respiratory diseases. It is used to treat eczema, dermatitis, pruritis and allergic skin conditions. It is useful to treat piles, liver, spleen diseases, anaemia and fistula. It helps to relieve teeth problems like caries, eye infections. It is used to treat semen defects and gynaecological problems. It helps to relieve indigestion, improves strength, it is a natural aphrodisiac and anti aging Ayurvedic medicine. Chandraprabha Vati side effects: People with high BP should take this medicine only under medical care, since this medicine contains salt as ingredient. Over-dosage may cause slight burning sensation in abdomen. Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store in...

Gokshuradi Guggulu Gokshuradi Guggulu is a very famous Ayurvedic medicine.  It is in tablet form.   It is also known as Gokshuradi Guggul tablets, Gokshuradi Gulgulu etc.  It is widely used in the treatment of female and male genito-urinary conditions.   This tablet has Guggulu (commiphora mukul) as its base Gokshuradi Guggulu benefits:  It is widely used in the Ayurvedic treatment for diabetes, difficulty in passing urine (dysurea). It is also used in female health care. Female gynaecological problems like menorrhagia. It is also used in treating gout and urinary calculi. Effect on Tridosha – Calms Vata Gokshuradi Guggulu dose:  1 – 2 tablets 2 – 3 times a day, before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. Usually it is administered along with water decoction of Musta, pashanabheda, usheera etc. Gokshuradi Guggulu Side Effects:  There are no known side effects with this medicine. However it is best to use this product under medic...

Kanchnar Guggulu –  kanchnar Guggulu is also known as kanchanara Guggulu / gulgulu. It is one of the very efficient Ayurvedic herbal medicine. Its reference is found in Bhaishajya ratnavali, 44th chapter. Useful in treating goitre (nodules of neck), tumors and extra growths, useful in herbal wound healing, skin diseases, sinuses and fistula. Dosage: two tablets two to three times a day. Kanchanara Guggulu side effects: In people with sensitive stomach, this medicine may cause mild gastric irritation. It is best avoided in pregnant and lactating mothers. In children, this medicine should only be given under medical supervision. Store in a cool dry place. Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Chyawanprash Commonly used in India for health and wellbeing, chyawanprash is an herbal tonic prepared by using an ancient Ayurvedic formula.  This Ayurvedic preparation contains herbs that are considered to have potent immune-booster and energizing capacity. Chyawanprash is believed to promote longevity and act as an anti-aging tonic. Chyawanprash is also spelled as chyavanaprasha and chyavanaprasam and may also be referred to as chyawanprash rasayana. The word "rasayana" refers to tonic. The mixture, which looks like a jam, is manufactured using potent Ayurvedic herbs, and is commonly used in India. This herbal tonic, which has a brown color and a sticky consistency, is a combination of sweet, sour and spicy taste. Origin of the Chyawanprash The word "chyawanprash" has been taken from the name of a Rishi or sage by the name of Chyawan. He was the first person to prepare this tonic. The story goes that the sage was quite old and he regained his youthfulness and vit...

Mahalaxmi Vilas Ras  Mahalaxmi Vilas Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form.  It is used in the treatment of severe and chronic diseases such as skin diseases, diabetes, Elephantiasis etc.   This medicine contains heavy metal ingredients, hence should only be taken under strict medical supervision. Mahalaxmi Vilas Ras Uses: It is used in the treatment of throat related disease such as lymphadenopathy, diarrhoea, hernia, skin diseases, diabetes, elephantiasis, Sinus, non healing wounds, fistula, cough, cold, Pthisis, Emaciation, Rhinitis, Hemorrhoids, obesity, Rheumatoid arthritis, Facial palsy, Ascites, Disseases of ear, nose throat, eyes, headache, gynaecological complaints. It also acts as natural aphrodisiac and rejuvenative medicine. Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Mahalakshmi Vilas Ras dosage: 125 mg once or twice a day, before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.  It is traditionally administered along with honey, Mi...

Brihat Vatchintamani Ras  Brihat Vatchintamani Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form.  It is used in the treatment of Vata Dosha imbalance diseases such as paralysis, hemiplegia, facial palsy, tremors etc.   This medicine contains heavy metal ingredients, hence should only be taken under strict medical supervision. Brihat Vatchintamani Ras Uses: It is used in the treatment of Paralysis, facial palsy, psychosis, epilepsy, etc. It is an excellent rejuvenative and anti-aging Ayurvedic medicine. It is also effective in Pitta disorders such as migraine, vertigo, digestive disorders. It is used as catalyst and co prescription with other medicines in different diseases. Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Pitta. Brihad Vata Chintamani Ras dosage: 125 mg once or twice a day, before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.  It is traditionally administered along with honey, Musta Kashaya. Brihat Vata Chintamani Ras side effects: Self medication with thi...

Hingwastak Churna – Uses, Ingredients, Dose, Side Effects Hingwastak Churna is very useful herbal powder mix used in the treatment of Indigestion in Ayurveda practice.  Hingwastak Churna mainly contains very safe and easily available herbal spices.  Hingu means – Asa foetida, this is the main ingredient. Ashta means – 8 – indicating that this product contains 8 ingredients. Churna means powder. Reference of Hingwastak churna is found in many text books like Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Yoga Ratnakara etc. Hingavstak churna ingredients –  Trikatu – Black pepper, Long pepper and Ginger. Ajamoda – Ajowan Saindhava Lavana – Black salt Shweta Jeeraka,  Krishna Jeeraka  Black and white cumin seeds Hingu – Asa foetida Ghee  clarified butter Hingwashtak churna dose – 1 – 3 gm two times a day How to take Hingvashtak choorna?  Hingvashtak churna is mixed with a little ghee (clarified butter) and taken with the first bolus of food, two times a day. Hingwastak choorna be...