AYURVEDIC Vol. Ill No.1 January - March, 2005 RENAISSANCE THE COMPLETE MAGAZINE ON NATURAL HEALTHCARE Z VACHA: Good for Chctdren be if sus Feo Freee ol Pl Salil Bt SuidThe healing teach of p#garueda brought to you ty NAGARJUNA PROPRIETARY PREPARATIONS CARDOSTAB ravict he compreiensive anthypertensive HEPATAB Tait {he healing touch to the ailing liver DIARID Capsules the comprehensive coutrol for dicbeees meltins PSORIA 011 the dependable choice to control psoriasis ALLERGIN Granules the ccmprohensive nataral antilleygis HALIN Drops Pee pecs SUPRES cough 5: the sure and safe expectoran GALACTOPLUS Granules he nourishing galacto gogue up FEMITONE syrup the regulrising werine tonic NORMEN Tablet the idea solution to abnormal rmeastivation LEUCORID Taviet the all.in-one ancileueorrhoeal HAEMATONE syrup the nutiive netural haematnic HAEMATAB ‘aniet the perfectly blended haemmatinic GASON syrup tne ideal carminative & digestive CLEAR OUT taviet the easy-to-use purgative NUTRAE Tavier te perfect antzcie PROTEKT Taviet the time-tested antiuiceran, PHLORID “abiet the numero uno in piles therapy PILORID Oinunent the ideal campanion in piles therapy RHEUMARID rapier the key quick rebef from arthritis RHEUMAT tani the tight way to combat arthritis right aay RHEUMAT Balm & Liniment the soothi RHEUMAT 90 Liquid the elasical remedy fer chionie arthritis, GREAZE Vabiet the reliable aid for te urinary system COUNT PLUS Granules the invigorsting snower to infentility KASHAYAM CAPSULES *Kashayams’ or *Kwathams? are the mainstay of Ayurvedic treatment solutions practised in Kerala, These decoctions are water extracts of herbs, boiled down and concentrated, but inconvenient for edlminisira- stances. To overcome this, Nagarjuna R & D has effected 4 form change into Kashayam Capsules. They encapsulate all the goodness and efficacy of liquid Kashayams. The process involves potentiat tion in modern cin ing further the concentiated powder of Kashayams to obtain all the clinical requirements. The dosage is 2 capsules 3 time a day before meals. 1 Aaragwadham 10. Guloochyadi 19. Padolamoolaadi 2. Amruthotharam 11, Gulguluthikthakam 20, Pathyaakshachathryaadi 3. Ashtavargam 12. indukaantham 21, Prasaaranyaadi 4. Chiruvilwaadi 13. Mahaamanjishtaadi 22, Punarnnavaadi 8. Dasamoolakaduthrayam ° 14. Mahaaraasnaadi 23, Raasnerandaadi 6. Dhanadanayanaaci 15, Mahaathikthakam. 24, Raasnasapthakam 7. Dhanwantharam 16. Manjishtaadi 28, Sahacharaadi 8. Draakshaadi 17. Nisaakathakaadi 26. Sukumaaram 9. Gandharwahasthaadi 18. Padolakadurohinyaadi 27. Varanaadi @ Kalayanan P.0.,Thooupina Kea Ina 685 888 NAGARIUNA Tel: 04862-2761 12, Fav; 04852-278023. i po emai: nttipa@md5.wsriinet in dy eo website: worsragarun con JR‘YOL-IL-NO.1 JANUARY-MARCH 2005 + RENAISSANCE The Complete Magazine ‘on Natural Healthcare A Quarterly Journal from EDITORIAL BOARD Chief Editor Dr. K. Unnikrishna Pula HASH (PAD Managing Editor V.G,Devadas Namboodir pad Editor Dr. A. Michael Puthenthara Members. Dr. 7.8. Krishnakumas br... Krishnakumar Dr. 8. Dilipkumar DR Jayeehandran, ‘Mr, Baby Joseph Otice Nagarjuna Herbal Concentrates Ltd. Kalayanthani P.O., Thodupuzh, Kerala - 685 588, India Tel: 04962 - 276112, ( Lines) ax: 04862-270923 Email : nicltdpa@mds.vsol.net.in Printed, Published & Owned by V.G.Devedas Namboodiripad. Printed at Gemini Printers, Alakode, Thodupuzha, “Because of its eternality and Simultancowsly an indestructbility among the Vidas, we nave notheard anything more sored than the science of medical treatment.” Susrata Price Rs.30/- _iquvectc Renaissance ~ January-March, 8 CONTENTS Childcare in Ayurveda Dr. K. Unnikrishna Pillai Importance of Shodhana in Indian Pharmaceutics Dr. Galib Ayurveda for Occupational Healthcare Nayar BSc MD (Med) Dip AvMed FAcMS. Dr. Gs Radiosensitizing effects of withaferin A Dr. P. Uma Devi Vacha [Acorus calamus Linn.) Good for Children Baby Joseph, Sophy Paul Microbiology inthe quality assurance of Ayurvedic medicines Mariamma Jacob A Case of Raktayoni [DUB] Dr. A.M. Biju Diet for Chemoprevention in Cancer Dr. Umesh Chand Sharma, Dr. Aman Preet Kaur Broca, Dr. H. K. Kushwah 02 07 10 20 27