ayurveda is the ancient science of medicine developed by indian sages thousand of years back. unlike allopathy it does not suppress the disease and remove it from its roots.
ayurveda is slowly on the revival path in india. after decades of neglect, its getting revived in india again. kerala is the place forย best ayurveda medicines, physicians and courses. however baba ramdev has done massive work in promoting yoga and ayurveda in recent years.
there are many companies which sell these medicines like organic india, himalaya, herbal hills, baba ramdev patanjali institute and sri aurobindo ashram in pondicherry. the medicine can be in tablet or in powder form. i prefer the tablets over powdered medicine as sometimes the powder is too bitter to take even with water. specially true for triphala medicine.
after trying medicines of different companies, i have stick with medicines made by aurospirul (sri aurobindo ashram). because they are 100% vegetarian and gelatin free capsules. gelatin is made from animal bones and is added in many medicines. not all people are aware about use gelatin in medicines.
most of these medicines are available in good super stores like fabindia. or you can order online from amazon.in, baba ramdev website or sri aurobindo website.
list of popular ayurvedic medicines among masses:
1. brahmi – boast mental performance and relieves tension
it boast memory, concentration and mental alertness. excellent for stress or to avoid nervous breakdown. helps in situation of anxiety, restlessness, mental strain, mental fatigue, too much thinking (over active mind). also boast sleep and good for hairs.
2. ashwagandha – good for gaining energy, strength and stress relief.
it is often called as indian ginseng. excellent for increasing energy level, strength and stamina. also relieves stress and strengthened the nervous system. prevents premature ageing. beneficial for stress related disorders like arthritis, hypertension, diabetes and premature ageing. good for people who are facing lot of stress in life.
3. shatavari – best for women’s health
its balances the female hormonal system and nourishes the female reproductive organs. very useful for women who suffer from low natural estrogen levels as a result of menupause.
4. triphala – good for body cleanser and digestion
triphala is one medicine which balances all the three doshas (vata, pita and kapha) in ayurveda. it is a complete body cleanser. it detoxify and cleanse the colon. purifies the blood and removes toxins from the liver.
also good for constipation. popular folk saying in india says “you do not have a mother? don’t worry as long as you have triphala in your life”
5. chyavanprash – strengthened the immune system and energy boaster.
the medicine is named after the sage chyawan who regained his youth by using this medicine. chyawanprash increases lifespan, strengthens respiratory system and immune system. boast physical and mental strength.
protects you from cough, cold, stress.ย one of the most famous ayurvedic medicine and is taken by many indians. many companies prepare it. i prefer the one made by patanjali ayurved of baba ramdev. as i like the taste of theirย chyawanprash. some people don’t like the taste of chyawanprash. so try theย chyawanprash of different companies and you will find the one which suit your taste.
6. amla (indian gooseberry) – good source of vitamin C and anti oxidant.
amla has detoxifying and anti-aging properties. it also improves immunity. balances stomach acidity, nourishes the brain and improves mental functioning. good for digestion, vitality and flushes out toxins. also good for heart, lungs, eyes, skin and healthier hairs.
you can take it in the form amla candies, amla juice or amla murabba. i purchase amlaย products from baba ramdev stores. they also sell bel candies and bel murabba.
7. neem – purifies the blood
it has anti-bacterial, anti fungal and blood purifying properties. also useful for skin disorders and keep the skin healthy and glowing. boast the nervous system.
8.ย sitopaladi churna – usefulย for treatment of cough and cold.
reference – i have referred three sources for the above post.
patanjali website,ย aurospirul ayurvedic medicine pack and david frawley book “”ayurvedic healing”