Sandu Ayurveda

Amalaki, also known as Indian gooseberry, is one of the most important herb described in Ayurveda. In Ayurvedic texts Amala is mentioned as  Vayasthapana , which means 'stopping the ageing' and therefore it is main ingredient of many rejuvenating tonics  l ike Chyavanaprash and Makarprash.  Amala has great importance because of it's power of balancing all three doshas. It is a superior Rasayana (rejuvenating) and Vrushya (aphrodisiac) herb mentioned in Ayurveda. Amala is beneficial for anti-ageing and longevity. It is the richest source of vitamin C, 10g of fresh fruit contains 600-900mg of vitamin C. Hence it improves immunity and fights against many diseases. It also contains few natural polyphenols that help in digestion, metabolism and normal liver functioning. It is beneficial for healthy skin and hair. Therefore Amala is very important ingredient of many cosmetic products. Amala is useful in many dige...

Our immunity and good nutritive diet has direct connection. Not only in modern science has now endorsed it, but Ayurveda, the ancient medicinal science also explains the importance of food. According to Ayurveda food is responsible for confering good health but is responsible for generation of diseases, when not consumed in proper way. Low immunity due to any reason leads to various infectious diseases. For that along with good food Ayurveda recommends Rasayan chiktsa ( Ayurved Tonics) for good immunity.    Sandu Makarprash is one of the most popularly recomended tonic by many vaidyas as a tonic. Makarprash is prepared from  immunity booster herbs  like Amalaki, Guduchi, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Kamal, Vidarikanda, etc. It also contains Makardhwaj [ processed with gold], Lakshmivilas Ras [with Gold] & pure cow ghee. All theses herbs are useful for maintenance of well being & in fact rejuvenating the person. Recurrent cold, co...

Sandhikal is the junction between two consecutive seasons and is very important period of Ritucharya [ season wise do and don'ts]. Because it is the time of season transition. In sandhikal dietary habits of previous season has to be gradually replaced according to new in coming season.   When September month arrives, we all experience the climate changes & it's consequences on health more promptly. Because September month is the end of monsoon & this cold, rainy season is immediately followed by intense heat, popularly know as October heat. This drastic environmental change give rise to number of diseases in people with normal immunity, but more markedly in individuals with low immunity. The body is weakest and more vulnerable to the disease at this time. Recurrent episodes of cold, cough, fever, rhinitis, headache, indigestion, diarrhoea etc are few of them. Lucky people are born with strong-robust immunity, while others are not. So people need to ...

Monsoon means everywhere there is greenery and natural beauty. Colourful flowers, green shades of leaves, scent of wet earth and sometimes rainbow in the sky make us very happy. Ayurveda, a science of healthy living also have description of monsoon under the title of Rutuchary . In Ayurveda different types of daily regime are mentioned in each and every season. External environment has tremendous effects on our body. In Ayurveda, whole year is divided in 6 Rutus, Shishir, Vasant, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad and Hemant. All the movements inside the body are carried out through 3 Doshas namely,  Vata, Pitta  and Kapha. In monsoon i. e. in Varsha Rutu , due to seasonal change Vata dosha  is aggravated and Pitta dosha   gets accumulated in the body. In this season our digestive fire ( Jatharagni ) and body strength ( Sharir bal ) both are very low. Therefore, whatever we eat in monsoon, it is not properly digested. This undigested food matter also known as Ama dosha. As...

Corona has forced india for lockdown. Everyone is at home.Doing nothing like every working day office chores.This leads to weight increase.Human body consumes same amount of calories.So those are in home please consume 25% less food to keep in good health. Ayurved has stated concept of aam, the undigested part. This aam is responsible for many problems. To fight the corona and lockdown side effects on your body a langhan is a must.Langhan i.e. small version of fast is very beneficial. It improves your digestive fire, that power which ultimately contributes to immunity. Along with langhan sandu amritarishta is very beneficial. Sandu Amritarishta builds up your immunity, that gives you power to fight infections.

Prevention is always better than cure. And it is possible only when people follow the rules which have been clearly mentioned in Ayurvedic classical texts or granthas, under the section of Dincharya & Rutucharya . It is very important to change dietary habits according to season. Along with dietary changes, Ayurveda has recommended some medicines which help to build immunity. One of the best Ayurvedic immunity booster  medicine is Sandu Makarprash. Makarprash is prepared from herbs like Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Kamal, Vidarikanda, etc. It also contains Makardhwaj, Mahalakshmivilas ras & pure cow ghee. In December means in Hemant rutu, there is the very coldest timing of winter. At this time Agni [ digestive power] & Bal [strength]  both are very high in the body. The body can digest heavy to digest food items. So this is the season correct time when we should take tonics to improve immunity. Makarprash contains Mahalakshmivilas which helps to treat cold...