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Ayurveda the “science of life”, or longevity, is the holistic alternative science
from India, and is more than 5,000 years old. It is believed to be the oldest
healing science in existence. Ayurveda (pronounced Aa – yer – vay – da),
said to be a world medicine, is the most holistic or comprehensive medical
system available. (Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Page 3, Chapter 1).
Naturally healthy living is the principle of Ayurveda. People everywhere are
realizing the importance of herbs and herbal preparation in their daily life.
Herbal Promise, LLC is bringing the comfort from nature by its innovative,
stand alone herbal formulas for chronic, stubborn discomfort of the joints,
muscles, skin and soft tissue. The goal of Herbal Promise, LLC is to bridge the
gap between past and present by using the herbs that have been around for
centuries in a modern approach for today’s problem. Ayurvedic formulation
traditionally combines herbs for greater effect. Each of the product of Herbal
Promise, LLC has the unique combination of herbs to get the desired results.
The herbs require up to a month to take effect, but they retain their punch
over several years (Source: Arthritis Today: May – June 1999, page 50.)
1. Ginger (Zingiber Officinale):
· Provoking local circulation. Useful in nausea and vomiting. Researchers
found that ginger prevent mutagenicity. Prevent mutagenesis by the standard
mutagen, tryptophan pyrolysate. Powerful antioxidant. Not have any recorded
adverse side effects even in pregnancy. Ginger is extremely safe. Ginger may
be a thromboxane synthetase inhibitor because, like garlic and onion, it can
inhibit blood clotting in the test tube. (Source: HerbalGram # 38:47-49).
· T. Mustafa & K.C. Srivastava at Denmark’s Odense University,
investigated ginger, an ancient Ayurvedic remedy for neurological disorder.
Migraines are considered a neurological disorder. Ginger inhibits
prostaglandin synthesis and some ginger compounds are more effective than
the standard anti-inflammatory indomethacin in this regard. Ginger has
reported antihistamine effects. (Source: HerbalGram # 25: 16-17)
· In India, fresh ginger has been used to treat asthma, cough, swelling,
rheumatism and gout. Ginger works by promoting circulation through the
“extreme” (that is peripheral) blood vessels. Effective in combating bacteria,
fungi, pain, ulcers, tumors, spasms, convulsions, and oxidative and allergic
reactions. Research with animals has shown that ginger relieves pain and
inflammation. Ginger appears to benefit the circulatory system in several
ways. A more potent anticoagulant than garlic or onion. Results of
experiments testing ginger as a migraine treatment prompted by the long
history of its use in Ayurvedic medicine for neurological disorders were
inconclusive but promising. (Source: The Herb companion: October /
November: Page 58, 1997).
· Research showed that the aromatic derivatives of ginger called
‘gingerols’ inhibit interleukin 1 formation and can be used for treating
interleukin 1-related inflammation, especially chronic rheumatoid arthritis.
(Source: HerbalGram # 29: 19).
· Ginger is using externally to treat hemorrhoids, skin sores, boils, acute
orchitis, skin peeling of the hand, rheumatic pain, baldness, unhealed sores.
(Source: Chinese herbal remedies: by – Albert Y. Leung. University books.
New York.).
· In Denmark ginger tablets are indicated for “rheumatism and travel
sickness” with more than 14 million tablets sold annually. (Source: HerbalGram
# 35 page 63).
2. Garlic (Allium Sativum):
· Scientists at Northwestern University studied the anticarcinogenic action
of diallyl sulfide, reporting their results in Cancer Letters. 1992, 66(3): 207-16.
South Dakota State University studied the effects of garlic and onion oil in
preventing skin tumors. Topical application of two oil soluble compounds
(diallyl sulfide and diallyl disulfide) significantly inhibited formation of
carcinogen-induced skin tumors in mice. Compounds may be useful for the
chemoprevention of certain types of tumors. Possibly inhibiting
atherosclerosis. Ajoene is known to reversibly inhibit platelet aggregation
specifically on clot formation caused by mildly or severely damaged blood
vessel walls. (Source: HerbalGram # 29: 18)
· In experiment it was found that it takes three hours for the garlic
compounds to be incorporated into the cell, but that their effect was almost
immediate once they had entered the cell. Ajoene is a breakdown product of
allicin, was about twice as active as allicin itself and is more stable than allicin,
which gradually decomposes. Ajoene was twice as toxic to malignant cells as
to normal cells. Ajoene is nonirritating to the skin and even to the eyes. By-
Scharfenberg, K., et al. 1990, Cancer Letters 53: 103-108. (Source:
HerbalGram # 26: 27).
· Used for pneumococcal pneumonia, whooping cough, diphtheria,
suppurative middle-ear infection, candidiasis, head ringworm, dandruff,
chronic bronchitis, colds, cough, arteriosclerosis. (Source: Chinese herbal
remedies, by – Albert Y. Leung. University Books, New York.).
· Garlic is using externally for corns, warts, calluses, otitis, muscle pain,
neuralgia, arthritis and sciatica. (Source: PDR for herbal medicine, first
edition, page 626).
· Regular garlic or standardized garlic powder extract intake would delay
the stiffening of the aorta related to aging and prolongs elasticity of the aorta.
(Source: HerbalGram # 43: 18-19)
· A study published in the May issue of Atherosclerosis showed that a
garlic powder supplement can help prevent and, in some cases, even reverse
plaque build-up in the arteries (Koscielny et al., 1999) Source: HerbalGram #
47, page 27. 1999.
· Garlic has epidemiological evidence showing protection against cancer.
Garlic compounds also intercept-activated carcinogens before they attack
DNA. Prostaglandin E-2 is linked to tumor promotion and it is also the major
pain-transmitting neurochemical in the body. Ajoene in garlic appears to be
the potent prostaglandin inhibitor. Garlic in oil increases the formation of
vinyldithins, which are bronchial relaxers. (Source: HerbalGram # 25:25-27)
· Since 1960 there have been 234 biological studies on the
cardiovascular effects of garlic. These studies demonstrate that garlic and
garlic supplements have significant effects on reduction of elevated serum
cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels, reduction of blood pressure and
increase in capillary blood flow, and fibrinolysis. (Source: HerbalGram # 30:
page 16, 1994)
· It was previously reported in 1989 that aged garlic extract could protect
cell membranes against “lipid peroxidation” a type of damage caused by
oxygen free radicals. Diallyl monosulfide has been shown to have an
anticarcinogenic effect. Di and trisulfides inhibit platelet aggregation. Current
study shows that diallyl polysulfides have “extremely high potencies as an
antioxidant. Some diseases (e.g., atherosclerosis, diabetes) and aging are
considered to be greatly concerned with lipid peroxidation. (Source:
HerbalGram # 30: Page 13, 1994)
· In India, garlic is used to wash wounds and ulcers. Allicin component of
the garlic destroys or inhibits various bacteria, fungi, and yeast such as the
one that causes athlete’s foot. Experiments have shown that garlic is effective
against some influenza viruses. (Source: Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of
Herbs, page 216).
· In a study of 27 spices, garlic was shown to exert antimicrobial activity
against all eight microbials, including Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhosa,
and Shigella parasysenteria. (Source: HerbalGram # 39, page 21).
· Uses in Ayurveda for arteriosclerosis, asthma, blood and lymph
cleanser, rejuvenate nerve and bone tissue, hemorrhoids, paralysis,
rheumatism, skin diseases, tremors, tumors etc. Used effectively on parasites
in dogs. (Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, page # 100).
3. Onion (Allium Cepa Linn.):
· Antibacterial and antifungal, a paste of onion is said to prevent infection
in wounds and burns. Inhibit blood clotting. Folkloric applications to cure
baldness and erases freckles age spots or warts. (Source: Rodale’s Illustrated
Encyclopedia of Herbs, page 399).
· The thiosulphinate exhibits an antimicrobial effect, and is effective
against Bacillus subtilis, Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeroginosa and
Escherichia coli. Inhibits thrombocyte aggregation: dimethyl and diphenyl
thiosulphiosulphinate both retard thrombocyte biosynthesis using thrombase
stimulation. Antiallergenic and antiasthmatic effect. Usage and indications for
cough / bronchitis, arteriosclerosis, tendency to infection, inflammation of the
mouth and pharynx, common cold, in the treatment of diabetes. Externally is
used for insect bites, wounds. Light burns, furuncles, warts, and in the after
care of bruises. (Source: PDR for herbal medicine, first edition, page 625).
· Onion juice has the ability to disperse blood stasis (e.g. clotting, black
and blue marks), detoxify, and expel internal parasites. Used for treating
carbuncles, traumatic injuries, and internal parasites. External use for common
cold has been described in Japanese report. (Source: Chinese Herbal
Remedies – By Albert Y. Leung. University Books. New York.)
· During the Civil War, doctors in the Union Army routinely used onion
juice to clean gunshot wounds. (Source: HerbalGram # 25: Page 6, 1991).
· Onion is effective against Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhosa, and
Shigella parasysenteria. (Source: HerbalGram # 39, page 21).
· Bulbs are useful in fever, dropsy, catarrh and chronic bronchitis.
Roasted or otherwise they are applied as poultice to indolent boils, bruises,
wounds etc., to relieve heat sensation. It is dropped warm into the ear to
relieve earache. It is sniffed in epistaxis. It is applied locally to allay irritation of
insect bites, scorpion stings and also in skin diseases. Mixed with mustard oil
is a good application to rheumatic pains, other inflammatory swellings, and in
skin diseases. Onion is beneficial in piles. (Source: The Indian Materia Medica
with Ayurvedic, Unani & Home Remedies, Volume 1, by – Dr. K.M. Nadkarni’s.
Bombay Popular Prakashan. Page 64.)
4. Turmeric (Curcuma Longa Linn.):
· Used for treating pain, itching resulting from sores or ring worms. It has
antibiotic and insecticidal properties. It can reduce inflammation, alleviate pain
and edema. It has the ability to remove blood stasis, promote and normalize
energy flow in the body and relieve pain. Major uses are treating chest & rib
pain, traumatic injuries, swelling, and carbuncles. Other uses are for
amenorrhea and abdominal mass. (Source: Chinese Herbal Remedies: By –
Albert Y. Leung. University Books. New York.)
· Curcumin inhibits tumorigenesis during both initiation and promotion
(post-initiation) periods in several experimental animal models. Topical
application of curcumin inhibits TPA-induced increases in the percent of
epidermal cells in synthetic (S) phase of the cell cycle. Curcumin is a strong
inhibitor of arachidonic acid-induced edema of mouse ears in vivo and
epidermal cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase activities in vitro. (Source: Huang
MT; Newmark HL; Frenkel K: J Cell Biochem Suppl, 27 ( ): 26-34, 1997).
· Curcumin inhibits colon cancer cell proliferation in vitro mainly by
accumulating cells in the G2/M phase and that this effect is independent of its
ability to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. (Source: Hanif R; Qiao L; Shiff SJ;
Rigas B: J Lab Clin Med, 130(6): 576-84,1997 Dec.).
· USDA studies show that turmeric, cinnamon, cloves and bay leaves,
actually tripled insulin activity in the presence of ice cream, peanut butter and
six baby formulas.(Source: HerbalGram # 25: page 6, 1991)
· Turmeric preparation can be used to treat or prevent diseases
associated with excessive formation of leukotrienes or prostaglandin. These
conditions include such inflammatory bowel diseases as ulcerative colitis or
Crohn’s disease, chronic hepatitis, chronic bronchial asthma and psoriasis.
Conventional treatment of these conditions has generally relied on
glucocorticoids to inhibit such prostaglandin inflammatory mediators as
leukotrienes. Glucocorticoid hormones carry risks as long term therapeutics
and often have serious side effects. The inventors’ suggest that the
mechanism of interference is an antioxidative effect that eliminates activated
oxygen molecules and radicals, and inhibits the formation of cyclooxygenase
and 5- and 12-lipoxygenase products that contribute, on the molecular level,
to the inflammatory process. Because curcumin is not a hormone, it dose not
cause the adverse side effects characteristic of glucocorticoids, although it
dose provide the desired steroidal benefits. It can be administered as a topical
emulsion, ointment or cream to treat psoriasis or via a spray or inhalant
system to treat chronic bronchial asthma. (Source: HerbalGram # 37: page 18,
1996).
· Turmeric is used for bruising, leech bites, festering eye, infection,
inflammation of the oral mucosa, inflammatory skin conditions and infected
wounds. In folk medicine, the turmeric is used for diarrheas, intermittent fever,
dropsy, bronchitis, cold, worms, leprosy, kidney inflammation and cystitis.
(Source: PDR for herbal medicines: first edition, Page 787).
· Uses in Ayurveda for arthritis, circulation, diabetes, ligament stretching,
skin disorder, abscess, wound and bruise healer; a natural antibiotic which
also improves psoriasis, all inflammatory conditions, acne, insect bites.
(Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, page # 88).
5. Neem (Melia Azadirachta indica):
· Used in India as a spermicide, as a treatment of leprosy. According to
scientists, over 200 species of insects are vulnerable to compounds from
neem. Azadirachtin, the active ingredient derived from neem seed, disrupts
the metamorphosis of insect larvae, inhibiting molting and pupation, thus
preventing formation of a new generation of pests. Neem leaves are used as
poultices to treat ulcers and eczema; oil from the seeds to kill ringworm. Other
long –held uses for the branches, leaves, and seeds are in the treatment of
leprosy, diabetes, ulcers, skin disorders, and constipation. (Source:
HerbalGram # 35: Page 32).
· It is locally reputed to be a remedy for the skin affections. (Source:
Medicinal plants and their history- By Edith Grey Wheel Wright. Dover
Publications, Inc, New york.).
· Analgesic, anthelminthic, treatment of leprosy, small pox and
antirheumatic (Source: Folk medicine. The art and the science. By – Richard
P. Steiner. University of Utah. American chemical society, DC 1986).
· Skin blemishes, eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, blood purifier and
detoxification. The national institute of Ayurvedic medicine web page. (www.
niam.com).
· An extract of Neem, a commonly used herbal medicine in the Ayurvedic
medical system of India for a variety of conditions, was reported to have
activity against head lice. Use of the 10 percent extract shampoo for 10
minutes provide the optimal effect in delousing the head. (Source:
HerbalGram 50, page 71.).
· Use for arthritis, eczema, and diabetes, inflammation of muscle and
joints, ulceration, parasites, rheumatism, skin diseases / inflammations.
(Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, page # 97).
6. Mustard (Sinapis Alba):
· During past decade using for chronic bronchitis, and knee pain. Using
also for treating carbuncle, swelling and scrofula (swelling of the lymph nodes
of the neck). In western folk medicine – both brown and white mustered seeds
are used in treating rheumatism, arthritis, sciatica, lumbago and neuralgia.
(Source: Chinese herbal remedies: by Albert Y. Leung. University Books. New
York.)
· Indication and usage for common cold, cough / bronchitis, fevers,
inflammation of the mouth and pharynx, rheumatism and tendency of infection.
Externally mustard is used in poultices for catarrhs of the respiratory tract, for
topical hyperemization of the skin as well as for segment therapy of chronic
degenerative diseases affecting the joints and soft tissue. Mustard baths are
used in the treatment of paralytic symptoms. (Source: PDR for herbal
medicines, first edition, page 1143).
7. Ricinus Communis Linn. (Castor oil plant):
· Externally, the seeds and the leaves are used in powder form as a
poultice for the inflammatory skin disorders, boils, carbuncles, abscesses,
inflammation of the middle ear and migraine. Anti-viral effect of Ricini semen
has been proven in experiments. (Source: PDR for herbal medicine, first
edition, page 1098).
· Uses: Rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, applied to painful joints, relieves
pain. Seed poultice is applied to mature boils to promote bursting and to
reduce gouty and rheumatic swellings. For rectum disorders and hemorrhoids.
(Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, page # 85).
8. Manjishtha (Indian Madder):
· Prescribed as emmenagogue, as hemostatic in hemorrhoidal
hemorrhage, in jaundice and rheumatism. (Source: Herbal medication: A
clinical & Dispensary handbook, by – A.W. Priest and L.R. Priest. London – L.
N. Fowler & Co. Ltd.).
· Uses in ayurveda: blood circulation, control bleeding, mending broken
bones, edema, paralysis, skin problems, tissue healing, traumatic injuries,
skeletal disease, joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, improve complexion, helps
destroy benign and malignant tumors. (Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia,
page # 95).
9. Datura Stramonium (Thorn apple):
· Prescribed as antispasmodic in spastic cough – as bronchodilator in
asthma. (Source: Herbal medication: A clinical & Dispensary handbook, by – A.
W. Priest and L.R. Priest. London – L.N. Fowler & Co. Ltd.).
· Datura preparations are used for asthma, spastic or convulsive cough,
pertussis during bronchitis and influenza. Also, Datura is used as basic
therapy for diseases of the autonomic nervous system. No health hazards are
known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic
dosages. (Source: PDR for Herbal Medicines, First edition, page number 802).
10. Nirgundi (Five leafed chaste tree):
· Used as vermifuge, analgesic, antirheumatic, antihistamine,
antiscrofulous, treatment of enlarged spleen and antitubercular. (Source: Folk
Medicine. The art and the science by Richard P. Steiner. University of Utha.
American chemical society – Washington D.C. 1986).
· Uses: Inflammatory joint swellings in acute rheumatism and of the testes
from suppressed gonorrhea or gonorrheal epididymitis and orchitis; sprained
limbs, contusions, bite. (Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, page # 97).
11. Cinnamon:
· Antibacterial, fungistatic, promotes motility, externally for cleaning
wounds, inhibits ulcers. Used in Chinese medicine for impotence, diarrhea,
enuresis, rheumatic conditions, testicle hernia, and menopause syndrome and
to stabilize immunity. Inflammation of the mouth and pharynx. Cough &
bronchitis, tendency to infection, as an insecticide, and worm infestation.
(Source: PDR for herbal medicine, first edition, page 750 & 752).
· Using for headaches, pain. (Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, page
# 107).
12. Camphor:
· External: Muscular rheumatism, catarrhal diseases of the respiratory
tract, bronchial secretolytic, and cardiac symptoms.
· Internal: Hypotonic circulatory regulation disorders, bronchial
antispasmodic, respiratory analeptic and circulatory tonic. (Source: PDR for
herbal medicine, first edition, page 751).
13. Black Pepper:
· In Indian medicine, it is used to treat bronchitis. It has been used
externally for the neuralgia or scabies. It has an antimicrobial, and an
insecticidal effect. (Source: PDR for herbal medicine, first edition, page 1045).
14. Clove:
· Clove is antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, spasmolytic and a
local anaesthetic. (Source: PDR for herbal medicine, first edition, page 1167).
15. Ashwagandha (Winter cherry) Withania somnifera dunal :
· Uses: Rheumatism, skin afflictions, swollen glands, obstinate ulcers,
carbuncles, and rheumatic swellings. (Source: The Ayurveda encyclopedia,
page # 75).
· Plant has adaptogenic activity. (Source: HerbalGram # 55, page # 61).
· Used for swollen glands, rheumatism and rheumatic swelling, skin
afflictions, carbuncles, and obstinate ulcers. Known as Indian ginseng.
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha. Chapter 4,
Page 75.
16. Bhringaraj ( Eclipta alba):
· Meaning is “ruler the hair”.
· Uses: It removes graying, balding, makes the hair darker and promotes
deep sleep.
· It prevents aging, maintain and rejuvenates hair in alopecia.
· It draws out poisons, and reduces inflammations and swollen glands.
· It also improves complexion.
· Used for skin disorders.
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, Chapter 4,
page 77.
17. Triphala Formula:
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula Retz) Indian Gall Nut:
· Used for parasitic infection, tumors, muscular rheumatism, itching,
edema, rejuvenative, bleeding hemorrhoids, paralysis, swelling, burns, scalds
and skin disorders.
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, Chapter 4,
page 88.
Amlaki (Embilica officinalis) Indian Gooseberry:
· Used for gout, hair (premature gray / balding), hemorrhoids, rebuilds
blood, bones, cells and tissues. Highest natural source of vitamin C.
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, Chapter 4,
page 72.
Bibhitaki (Terminalia belerica Roxb.) Beleric Myrobalan:
· Used for hemorrhoids, parasites, as an antiseptic lotion, for swelling,
edem.
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, Chapter 4,
page 79.
18 Licorice (Glycyzrrhiza glabra Linn.) Yashtimadhu:
· Use for inflammation, muscle spasms, ulcer, sore throat, improves
complexion and hair.
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, Chapter 4,
page 111.
from India, and is more than 5,000 years old. It is believed to be the oldest
healing science in existence. Ayurveda (pronounced Aa – yer – vay – da),
said to be a world medicine, is the most holistic or comprehensive medical
system available. (Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Page 3, Chapter 1).
Naturally healthy living is the principle of Ayurveda. People everywhere are
realizing the importance of herbs and herbal preparation in their daily life.
Herbal Promise, LLC is bringing the comfort from nature by its innovative,
stand alone herbal formulas for chronic, stubborn discomfort of the joints,
muscles, skin and soft tissue. The goal of Herbal Promise, LLC is to bridge the
gap between past and present by using the herbs that have been around for
centuries in a modern approach for today’s problem. Ayurvedic formulation
traditionally combines herbs for greater effect. Each of the product of Herbal
Promise, LLC has the unique combination of herbs to get the desired results.
The herbs require up to a month to take effect, but they retain their punch
over several years (Source: Arthritis Today: May – June 1999, page 50.)
1. Ginger (Zingiber Officinale):
· Provoking local circulation. Useful in nausea and vomiting. Researchers
found that ginger prevent mutagenicity. Prevent mutagenesis by the standard
mutagen, tryptophan pyrolysate. Powerful antioxidant. Not have any recorded
adverse side effects even in pregnancy. Ginger is extremely safe. Ginger may
be a thromboxane synthetase inhibitor because, like garlic and onion, it can
inhibit blood clotting in the test tube. (Source: HerbalGram # 38:47-49).
· T. Mustafa & K.C. Srivastava at Denmark’s Odense University,
investigated ginger, an ancient Ayurvedic remedy for neurological disorder.
Migraines are considered a neurological disorder. Ginger inhibits
prostaglandin synthesis and some ginger compounds are more effective than
the standard anti-inflammatory indomethacin in this regard. Ginger has
reported antihistamine effects. (Source: HerbalGram # 25: 16-17)
· In India, fresh ginger has been used to treat asthma, cough, swelling,
rheumatism and gout. Ginger works by promoting circulation through the
“extreme” (that is peripheral) blood vessels. Effective in combating bacteria,
fungi, pain, ulcers, tumors, spasms, convulsions, and oxidative and allergic
reactions. Research with animals has shown that ginger relieves pain and
inflammation. Ginger appears to benefit the circulatory system in several
ways. A more potent anticoagulant than garlic or onion. Results of
experiments testing ginger as a migraine treatment prompted by the long
history of its use in Ayurvedic medicine for neurological disorders were
inconclusive but promising. (Source: The Herb companion: October /
November: Page 58, 1997).
· Research showed that the aromatic derivatives of ginger called
‘gingerols’ inhibit interleukin 1 formation and can be used for treating
interleukin 1-related inflammation, especially chronic rheumatoid arthritis.
(Source: HerbalGram # 29: 19).
· Ginger is using externally to treat hemorrhoids, skin sores, boils, acute
orchitis, skin peeling of the hand, rheumatic pain, baldness, unhealed sores.
(Source: Chinese herbal remedies: by – Albert Y. Leung. University books.
New York.).
· In Denmark ginger tablets are indicated for “rheumatism and travel
sickness” with more than 14 million tablets sold annually. (Source: HerbalGram
# 35 page 63).
2. Garlic (Allium Sativum):
· Scientists at Northwestern University studied the anticarcinogenic action
of diallyl sulfide, reporting their results in Cancer Letters. 1992, 66(3): 207-16.
South Dakota State University studied the effects of garlic and onion oil in
preventing skin tumors. Topical application of two oil soluble compounds
(diallyl sulfide and diallyl disulfide) significantly inhibited formation of
carcinogen-induced skin tumors in mice. Compounds may be useful for the
chemoprevention of certain types of tumors. Possibly inhibiting
atherosclerosis. Ajoene is known to reversibly inhibit platelet aggregation
specifically on clot formation caused by mildly or severely damaged blood
vessel walls. (Source: HerbalGram # 29: 18)
· In experiment it was found that it takes three hours for the garlic
compounds to be incorporated into the cell, but that their effect was almost
immediate once they had entered the cell. Ajoene is a breakdown product of
allicin, was about twice as active as allicin itself and is more stable than allicin,
which gradually decomposes. Ajoene was twice as toxic to malignant cells as
to normal cells. Ajoene is nonirritating to the skin and even to the eyes. By-
Scharfenberg, K., et al. 1990, Cancer Letters 53: 103-108. (Source:
HerbalGram # 26: 27).
· Used for pneumococcal pneumonia, whooping cough, diphtheria,
suppurative middle-ear infection, candidiasis, head ringworm, dandruff,
chronic bronchitis, colds, cough, arteriosclerosis. (Source: Chinese herbal
remedies, by – Albert Y. Leung. University Books, New York.).
· Garlic is using externally for corns, warts, calluses, otitis, muscle pain,
neuralgia, arthritis and sciatica. (Source: PDR for herbal medicine, first
edition, page 626).
· Regular garlic or standardized garlic powder extract intake would delay
the stiffening of the aorta related to aging and prolongs elasticity of the aorta.
(Source: HerbalGram # 43: 18-19)
· A study published in the May issue of Atherosclerosis showed that a
garlic powder supplement can help prevent and, in some cases, even reverse
plaque build-up in the arteries (Koscielny et al., 1999) Source: HerbalGram #
47, page 27. 1999.
· Garlic has epidemiological evidence showing protection against cancer.
Garlic compounds also intercept-activated carcinogens before they attack
DNA. Prostaglandin E-2 is linked to tumor promotion and it is also the major
pain-transmitting neurochemical in the body. Ajoene in garlic appears to be
the potent prostaglandin inhibitor. Garlic in oil increases the formation of
vinyldithins, which are bronchial relaxers. (Source: HerbalGram # 25:25-27)
· Since 1960 there have been 234 biological studies on the
cardiovascular effects of garlic. These studies demonstrate that garlic and
garlic supplements have significant effects on reduction of elevated serum
cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels, reduction of blood pressure and
increase in capillary blood flow, and fibrinolysis. (Source: HerbalGram # 30:
page 16, 1994)
· It was previously reported in 1989 that aged garlic extract could protect
cell membranes against “lipid peroxidation” a type of damage caused by
oxygen free radicals. Diallyl monosulfide has been shown to have an
anticarcinogenic effect. Di and trisulfides inhibit platelet aggregation. Current
study shows that diallyl polysulfides have “extremely high potencies as an
antioxidant. Some diseases (e.g., atherosclerosis, diabetes) and aging are
considered to be greatly concerned with lipid peroxidation. (Source:
HerbalGram # 30: Page 13, 1994)
· In India, garlic is used to wash wounds and ulcers. Allicin component of
the garlic destroys or inhibits various bacteria, fungi, and yeast such as the
one that causes athlete’s foot. Experiments have shown that garlic is effective
against some influenza viruses. (Source: Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of
Herbs, page 216).
· In a study of 27 spices, garlic was shown to exert antimicrobial activity
against all eight microbials, including Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhosa,
and Shigella parasysenteria. (Source: HerbalGram # 39, page 21).
· Uses in Ayurveda for arteriosclerosis, asthma, blood and lymph
cleanser, rejuvenate nerve and bone tissue, hemorrhoids, paralysis,
rheumatism, skin diseases, tremors, tumors etc. Used effectively on parasites
in dogs. (Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, page # 100).
3. Onion (Allium Cepa Linn.):
· Antibacterial and antifungal, a paste of onion is said to prevent infection
in wounds and burns. Inhibit blood clotting. Folkloric applications to cure
baldness and erases freckles age spots or warts. (Source: Rodale’s Illustrated
Encyclopedia of Herbs, page 399).
· The thiosulphinate exhibits an antimicrobial effect, and is effective
against Bacillus subtilis, Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeroginosa and
Escherichia coli. Inhibits thrombocyte aggregation: dimethyl and diphenyl
thiosulphiosulphinate both retard thrombocyte biosynthesis using thrombase
stimulation. Antiallergenic and antiasthmatic effect. Usage and indications for
cough / bronchitis, arteriosclerosis, tendency to infection, inflammation of the
mouth and pharynx, common cold, in the treatment of diabetes. Externally is
used for insect bites, wounds. Light burns, furuncles, warts, and in the after
care of bruises. (Source: PDR for herbal medicine, first edition, page 625).
· Onion juice has the ability to disperse blood stasis (e.g. clotting, black
and blue marks), detoxify, and expel internal parasites. Used for treating
carbuncles, traumatic injuries, and internal parasites. External use for common
cold has been described in Japanese report. (Source: Chinese Herbal
Remedies – By Albert Y. Leung. University Books. New York.)
· During the Civil War, doctors in the Union Army routinely used onion
juice to clean gunshot wounds. (Source: HerbalGram # 25: Page 6, 1991).
· Onion is effective against Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhosa, and
Shigella parasysenteria. (Source: HerbalGram # 39, page 21).
· Bulbs are useful in fever, dropsy, catarrh and chronic bronchitis.
Roasted or otherwise they are applied as poultice to indolent boils, bruises,
wounds etc., to relieve heat sensation. It is dropped warm into the ear to
relieve earache. It is sniffed in epistaxis. It is applied locally to allay irritation of
insect bites, scorpion stings and also in skin diseases. Mixed with mustard oil
is a good application to rheumatic pains, other inflammatory swellings, and in
skin diseases. Onion is beneficial in piles. (Source: The Indian Materia Medica
with Ayurvedic, Unani & Home Remedies, Volume 1, by – Dr. K.M. Nadkarni’s.
Bombay Popular Prakashan. Page 64.)
4. Turmeric (Curcuma Longa Linn.):
· Used for treating pain, itching resulting from sores or ring worms. It has
antibiotic and insecticidal properties. It can reduce inflammation, alleviate pain
and edema. It has the ability to remove blood stasis, promote and normalize
energy flow in the body and relieve pain. Major uses are treating chest & rib
pain, traumatic injuries, swelling, and carbuncles. Other uses are for
amenorrhea and abdominal mass. (Source: Chinese Herbal Remedies: By –
Albert Y. Leung. University Books. New York.)
· Curcumin inhibits tumorigenesis during both initiation and promotion
(post-initiation) periods in several experimental animal models. Topical
application of curcumin inhibits TPA-induced increases in the percent of
epidermal cells in synthetic (S) phase of the cell cycle. Curcumin is a strong
inhibitor of arachidonic acid-induced edema of mouse ears in vivo and
epidermal cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase activities in vitro. (Source: Huang
MT; Newmark HL; Frenkel K: J Cell Biochem Suppl, 27 ( ): 26-34, 1997).
· Curcumin inhibits colon cancer cell proliferation in vitro mainly by
accumulating cells in the G2/M phase and that this effect is independent of its
ability to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. (Source: Hanif R; Qiao L; Shiff SJ;
Rigas B: J Lab Clin Med, 130(6): 576-84,1997 Dec.).
· USDA studies show that turmeric, cinnamon, cloves and bay leaves,
actually tripled insulin activity in the presence of ice cream, peanut butter and
six baby formulas.(Source: HerbalGram # 25: page 6, 1991)
· Turmeric preparation can be used to treat or prevent diseases
associated with excessive formation of leukotrienes or prostaglandin. These
conditions include such inflammatory bowel diseases as ulcerative colitis or
Crohn’s disease, chronic hepatitis, chronic bronchial asthma and psoriasis.
Conventional treatment of these conditions has generally relied on
glucocorticoids to inhibit such prostaglandin inflammatory mediators as
leukotrienes. Glucocorticoid hormones carry risks as long term therapeutics
and often have serious side effects. The inventors’ suggest that the
mechanism of interference is an antioxidative effect that eliminates activated
oxygen molecules and radicals, and inhibits the formation of cyclooxygenase
and 5- and 12-lipoxygenase products that contribute, on the molecular level,
to the inflammatory process. Because curcumin is not a hormone, it dose not
cause the adverse side effects characteristic of glucocorticoids, although it
dose provide the desired steroidal benefits. It can be administered as a topical
emulsion, ointment or cream to treat psoriasis or via a spray or inhalant
system to treat chronic bronchial asthma. (Source: HerbalGram # 37: page 18,
1996).
· Turmeric is used for bruising, leech bites, festering eye, infection,
inflammation of the oral mucosa, inflammatory skin conditions and infected
wounds. In folk medicine, the turmeric is used for diarrheas, intermittent fever,
dropsy, bronchitis, cold, worms, leprosy, kidney inflammation and cystitis.
(Source: PDR for herbal medicines: first edition, Page 787).
· Uses in Ayurveda for arthritis, circulation, diabetes, ligament stretching,
skin disorder, abscess, wound and bruise healer; a natural antibiotic which
also improves psoriasis, all inflammatory conditions, acne, insect bites.
(Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, page # 88).
5. Neem (Melia Azadirachta indica):
· Used in India as a spermicide, as a treatment of leprosy. According to
scientists, over 200 species of insects are vulnerable to compounds from
neem. Azadirachtin, the active ingredient derived from neem seed, disrupts
the metamorphosis of insect larvae, inhibiting molting and pupation, thus
preventing formation of a new generation of pests. Neem leaves are used as
poultices to treat ulcers and eczema; oil from the seeds to kill ringworm. Other
long –held uses for the branches, leaves, and seeds are in the treatment of
leprosy, diabetes, ulcers, skin disorders, and constipation. (Source:
HerbalGram # 35: Page 32).
· It is locally reputed to be a remedy for the skin affections. (Source:
Medicinal plants and their history- By Edith Grey Wheel Wright. Dover
Publications, Inc, New york.).
· Analgesic, anthelminthic, treatment of leprosy, small pox and
antirheumatic (Source: Folk medicine. The art and the science. By – Richard
P. Steiner. University of Utah. American chemical society, DC 1986).
· Skin blemishes, eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, blood purifier and
detoxification. The national institute of Ayurvedic medicine web page. (www.
niam.com).
· An extract of Neem, a commonly used herbal medicine in the Ayurvedic
medical system of India for a variety of conditions, was reported to have
activity against head lice. Use of the 10 percent extract shampoo for 10
minutes provide the optimal effect in delousing the head. (Source:
HerbalGram 50, page 71.).
· Use for arthritis, eczema, and diabetes, inflammation of muscle and
joints, ulceration, parasites, rheumatism, skin diseases / inflammations.
(Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, page # 97).
6. Mustard (Sinapis Alba):
· During past decade using for chronic bronchitis, and knee pain. Using
also for treating carbuncle, swelling and scrofula (swelling of the lymph nodes
of the neck). In western folk medicine – both brown and white mustered seeds
are used in treating rheumatism, arthritis, sciatica, lumbago and neuralgia.
(Source: Chinese herbal remedies: by Albert Y. Leung. University Books. New
York.)
· Indication and usage for common cold, cough / bronchitis, fevers,
inflammation of the mouth and pharynx, rheumatism and tendency of infection.
Externally mustard is used in poultices for catarrhs of the respiratory tract, for
topical hyperemization of the skin as well as for segment therapy of chronic
degenerative diseases affecting the joints and soft tissue. Mustard baths are
used in the treatment of paralytic symptoms. (Source: PDR for herbal
medicines, first edition, page 1143).
7. Ricinus Communis Linn. (Castor oil plant):
· Externally, the seeds and the leaves are used in powder form as a
poultice for the inflammatory skin disorders, boils, carbuncles, abscesses,
inflammation of the middle ear and migraine. Anti-viral effect of Ricini semen
has been proven in experiments. (Source: PDR for herbal medicine, first
edition, page 1098).
· Uses: Rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, applied to painful joints, relieves
pain. Seed poultice is applied to mature boils to promote bursting and to
reduce gouty and rheumatic swellings. For rectum disorders and hemorrhoids.
(Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, page # 85).
8. Manjishtha (Indian Madder):
· Prescribed as emmenagogue, as hemostatic in hemorrhoidal
hemorrhage, in jaundice and rheumatism. (Source: Herbal medication: A
clinical & Dispensary handbook, by – A.W. Priest and L.R. Priest. London – L.
N. Fowler & Co. Ltd.).
· Uses in ayurveda: blood circulation, control bleeding, mending broken
bones, edema, paralysis, skin problems, tissue healing, traumatic injuries,
skeletal disease, joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, improve complexion, helps
destroy benign and malignant tumors. (Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia,
page # 95).
9. Datura Stramonium (Thorn apple):
· Prescribed as antispasmodic in spastic cough – as bronchodilator in
asthma. (Source: Herbal medication: A clinical & Dispensary handbook, by – A.
W. Priest and L.R. Priest. London – L.N. Fowler & Co. Ltd.).
· Datura preparations are used for asthma, spastic or convulsive cough,
pertussis during bronchitis and influenza. Also, Datura is used as basic
therapy for diseases of the autonomic nervous system. No health hazards are
known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic
dosages. (Source: PDR for Herbal Medicines, First edition, page number 802).
10. Nirgundi (Five leafed chaste tree):
· Used as vermifuge, analgesic, antirheumatic, antihistamine,
antiscrofulous, treatment of enlarged spleen and antitubercular. (Source: Folk
Medicine. The art and the science by Richard P. Steiner. University of Utha.
American chemical society – Washington D.C. 1986).
· Uses: Inflammatory joint swellings in acute rheumatism and of the testes
from suppressed gonorrhea or gonorrheal epididymitis and orchitis; sprained
limbs, contusions, bite. (Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, page # 97).
11. Cinnamon:
· Antibacterial, fungistatic, promotes motility, externally for cleaning
wounds, inhibits ulcers. Used in Chinese medicine for impotence, diarrhea,
enuresis, rheumatic conditions, testicle hernia, and menopause syndrome and
to stabilize immunity. Inflammation of the mouth and pharynx. Cough &
bronchitis, tendency to infection, as an insecticide, and worm infestation.
(Source: PDR for herbal medicine, first edition, page 750 & 752).
· Using for headaches, pain. (Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, page
# 107).
12. Camphor:
· External: Muscular rheumatism, catarrhal diseases of the respiratory
tract, bronchial secretolytic, and cardiac symptoms.
· Internal: Hypotonic circulatory regulation disorders, bronchial
antispasmodic, respiratory analeptic and circulatory tonic. (Source: PDR for
herbal medicine, first edition, page 751).
13. Black Pepper:
· In Indian medicine, it is used to treat bronchitis. It has been used
externally for the neuralgia or scabies. It has an antimicrobial, and an
insecticidal effect. (Source: PDR for herbal medicine, first edition, page 1045).
14. Clove:
· Clove is antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, spasmolytic and a
local anaesthetic. (Source: PDR for herbal medicine, first edition, page 1167).
15. Ashwagandha (Winter cherry) Withania somnifera dunal :
· Uses: Rheumatism, skin afflictions, swollen glands, obstinate ulcers,
carbuncles, and rheumatic swellings. (Source: The Ayurveda encyclopedia,
page # 75).
· Plant has adaptogenic activity. (Source: HerbalGram # 55, page # 61).
· Used for swollen glands, rheumatism and rheumatic swelling, skin
afflictions, carbuncles, and obstinate ulcers. Known as Indian ginseng.
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha. Chapter 4,
Page 75.
16. Bhringaraj ( Eclipta alba):
· Meaning is “ruler the hair”.
· Uses: It removes graying, balding, makes the hair darker and promotes
deep sleep.
· It prevents aging, maintain and rejuvenates hair in alopecia.
· It draws out poisons, and reduces inflammations and swollen glands.
· It also improves complexion.
· Used for skin disorders.
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, Chapter 4,
page 77.
17. Triphala Formula:
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula Retz) Indian Gall Nut:
· Used for parasitic infection, tumors, muscular rheumatism, itching,
edema, rejuvenative, bleeding hemorrhoids, paralysis, swelling, burns, scalds
and skin disorders.
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, Chapter 4,
page 88.
Amlaki (Embilica officinalis) Indian Gooseberry:
· Used for gout, hair (premature gray / balding), hemorrhoids, rebuilds
blood, bones, cells and tissues. Highest natural source of vitamin C.
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, Chapter 4,
page 72.
Bibhitaki (Terminalia belerica Roxb.) Beleric Myrobalan:
· Used for hemorrhoids, parasites, as an antiseptic lotion, for swelling,
edem.
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, Chapter 4,
page 79.
18 Licorice (Glycyzrrhiza glabra Linn.) Yashtimadhu:
· Use for inflammation, muscle spasms, ulcer, sore throat, improves
complexion and hair.
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, Chapter 4,
page 111.
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