Dr. Vikram Chauhan, Author at Dr. Vikram Chauhan's Blog

What Is Redensyl? – How Does It Help In Hair Growth And Its Ayurveda Alternatives?

Human scalp has thousands of hairs that grow and fall on an everyday basis. With the current sedentary lifestyle, poor diet and now the post COVID era, hair loss has become a common issue among people.With hair being such an important part of our overall look and personality, who doesn’t want to have beautiful thick hair.Science and technology has been on the go to find new active substances that help in natural hair growth and prevent hair loss. REDENSYL, has been one of them. The most recent plant based advancement in the field of hair care and hair growth. Let’s have a look!

WHAT IS REDENSYL?

Redensyl is a natural, cosmetic plant based molecule that is considered to be a brilliant hair catalyst. It stimulates the dormant hair stem cells (one of the reasons hair growth stops) and activates them to promote more hair growth.

It has 4 major molecules that majorly promote hair growth

Glycine
DHQG
EGCG2
Zinc

All of these four molecules play in sync and increase the anagen phase of hair growth which usually starts declining due to aging factors.

So the Major Benefits of Redensyl

Promotion of new hair growth
Prevention of hair fall
Increased hair density
Thick, voluminous hair

While we talk about the latest advancements in the field of hair care, there is a plethora of Haircare and Hair growth methods and herbs mentioned in Ayurveda as well, a 5000 year old system of medicine. Let’s see what Ayurveda , the oldest system of medicine, says about Hair growth.

AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Hair or ‘kesh’ as Ayurveda likes to call it is considered as a sub tissue in Ayurveda. Ayurveda considers characteristics of hair depending upon multiple factors: The paternal influence, the diet and the dominant Dosha in the body.

Vata dominated people usually have dry, brittle, thin scalp hair.
Pitta dominated people usually have straight, brown coloured hair
Kapha dominating people usually have thick,black heavy hair.

To combat all the external factors that affect hair growth and to restore the natural quality of hair and promote hair growth Ayurveda recommends a series of diet, lifestyle and a correct combination of herbs.

AAHAR AS PER AYURVEDA (DIET AS PER AYURVEDA)

Hair Growth as per Ayurveda is not only an external process but also an internal process which is why diet plays a major role in overall hair health.

Consume Amla in any form. Be it candy, pickle, chutney. An Amla a day will keep your dermatologist away.
Make sure your digestion works well. Ayurveda says poor digestion is a result of most diseases in Ayurveda.
Including Chayawanprash in your diet will take your hair health a long way as well.
Get yourself tested and find out if you are deficient in any of the minerals such as Iron,Calcium, Vitamin D and then make sure to consume the right supplements.
Proteins in your diet are a must for healthy hair.

VIHAR AS PER AYURVEDA (LIFESTYLE AS PER AYURVEDA)

Find out the underlying issues such as hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances etc and get them treated with an Ayurvedic doctor to treat secondary hairfall.
Reduce the stress levels. Increased stress affects the hair growth and leads to hair thinning in the longer run.
Hair oiling 2-4 hours before washing your hair will help a lot with hair fall. You can use hair oils such as Bhringraj hair oil, Neelibhringadi oil etc
Sweat it out for the pores. A 30 minute activity daily will help you open up your scalp pore which will eventually increase hair growth.
Washing your hair twice a week post oiling and hair packs mentioned will majorly help.

AYURVEDA ALTERNATIVE HERBS

Ayurveda literature mentions various kinds of herbs that promote hair health .The hair herbs are classified under three categories

Kesha Sanjana ( Herbs that help in origin of hair)
Kesh Vardhan (Herbs that help in growth of hair)
Kesha Ranjana (Herbs that help in dark colour of hair)

Some of These Herbs Are

Bhringraj (Eclipta Alba)
Neeli (Indigofera tinctoria)
Jyotishmati(Celastrus paniculata)
Sharpunkha(Tephrosia purpurea)
Amalaki(Embilica officinalis)
Japa (Hibiscus)
Kumari( Aloe vera)
Bhumiamalaki(Phyllanthus indica)

These herbs are mixed in appropriate amounts to make hair oils, capsules and tablets that help in hair growth. Some of the hair oils that are useful in hair growth, new hair origin and helps in giving darker colour to hair are

Neelibhringadi Tel
Bhrigrajadi tel
Jyotishmati tel
Kayyunayandi tel
Dhurdhurapatradi tailam
Chemparuthyadi thailam

HAIR PACKS

You can make your own hair packs with Ayurveda as well.

1. AMLA PACK

A combination of Amla, Reetha and Shikakai can be used, soaked overnight and then blended into a paste can used as a hair mask once a week .With this, you can add

Aloe Vera-nourishment to hair
Hibiscus – to give shine and thickness
Sandalwood powder- to give coolness

2. BHRINGRAJ PACK

Powder of Amla can be used as a base to make the hair pack as well.With this you can add

Aloe Vera- nourishment to hair
Hibiscus – to give shine and thickness
andalwood powder- to give coolness

These packs will nourish your hair and provide the shine and smoothness to your hair. Always keep in mind to use cold water to prepare the hair packs.

Planet Ayurveda Hair Care Pack

Planet Ayurveda Hair Care Pack is a 100% natural product formulated with the correct composition of all these herbs. It has multiple ingredients. It is free from chemicals and preservatives. The key Products of the pack are Go Richh Protein Shampoo, Go Richh Hair Oil, and Go Richh Hair Conditioner along with a Hair Growth Formula & Gleaming Skin, Hair, Nails Capsules helps you remove moisture and dirt from the hair and can be applied twice a week. Common herbs included in this are Bhringraj, Bhrami, Triphala, Jatamansi etc. These herbs and capsules are 100% pure and vegetarian helps to remove excess moisture from the scalp and thus provide smoothness and shine to the hair.

Conclusion

This combination of diet, lifestyle and correct herbs and oil will give you thick,shiny hair that you can pass on to the generations to come.Ayurveda as compared to redensyl definitely has an upper hand in dealing with hair and hair issues. Passed on to us from the past 5000 years, Ayurveda helps you give you healthier, thicker and shiner hair.

How to Prevent Asthma Through Ayurveda – Alternative Medicines

ABSTRACT

Asthma is a very serious illness that affects a very large number of the population. It is a respiratory disorder which has very adverse effects on the patient. The person suffering from asthma will feel difficulty in breathing and in severe cases he/ she may face problems while talking also. Avoiding the triggers of asthma will help to avoid the asthma attacks. Asthma affects the quality of life very badly. The person finds it difficult to remain physically active. The treatment in modern medicine will include various therapies which will ease life up to some extent. Let’s discuss it in detail!

INTRODUCTION

Asthma is a chronic illness which affects people of all age groups especially the children. Asthma is a respiratory disorder that occurs because of inflammatory changes in the airway. The airway to lungs gets inflamed in this condition. Normally the air travels from the nose or mouth to throat and eventually to lungs. There are various air passages that help in transferring the oxygen from the air to the bloodstream. In asthma, the lining of the airways undergo inflammatory changes and swell up. This results in tightening the muscles of the lungs. The person will experience difficulty in breathing. This will result in an asthma attack.

Asthma

CAUSES

There are various causes and triggers that differ from person to person. There is no known specific cause of asthma identified yet. Some of the factors that are estimated to cause asthma are genetics i.e. family history of asthma, history of infections such as viral infections etc. There are various triggers of asthma. Triggers are the factors that will aggravate the condition. Triggers will differ from person to person. The most common types of triggers are as follows- animal dander (hair), strenuous physical work, respiratory tract infections , extreme emotions, and certain types of medicinal drugs such as aspirin, non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

SYMPTOMS

Wheezing is the most common clinical feature of asthma. The person’s breathing will be accompanied with a whistling sound. The symptoms of asthma will differ from patient to patient. The symptoms that are seen in most of the cases are coughing, abnormal breathing either rapid breathing or shortness of breath. The patient may feel tired very easily. He/ she may experience difficulty in completing the day to day task because of low energy. Asthma may also lead to anxiousness, chest pain and frequent infections. The person experiences difficulty in breathing so he will not be able to sleep properly. The coughing will especially increase at night time or during laughing.

DIAGNOSIS

The diagnosis of asthma will include both, the clinical examination by the doctor and the laboratory investigations. The doctor will observe the signs and symptoms of the patient and if the features suggest asthma then further examinations are advised. The signs and symptoms are described above. The lab investigations will include various lung function tests such as spirometry (it will determine the amount and speed of air flowing in and out from the lungs.) and peak flow, etc. Various other tests performed are chest x- rays, allergy testing, sputum examination, nitric oxide test etc.

TREATMENT

The management of asthma will include prevention and long term control to stop the asthma attacks. The specific medicine regimen will depend on the patient’s age, symptoms, triggers and health status. In general, the treatment will include bronchodilators which are in the form of inhalers that provide instant relief and facilitate easier breathing. Various medications are given orally such as cortico steroids, beta- agonists, theophylline, anticholinergic agents, etc. In some cases, allergy is reported as the main trigger factor. In such cases, the allergy needs to be treated first. So, the allergy medications are prescribed which include immunotherapy, or different types of oral antihistamine drugs.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT

Ayurveda always presents a unique perspective about each concept related to the body. In case of asthma, we can correlate it with tamak shwas. It is a condition caused by the increased levels of kapha dosha, which affects the pranavaha srotas (airway passages). This leads to different types of breathing difficulties such as dyspnoea (i.e. difficulty in breathing), coughing, difficulty in speaking etc. The increased levels of kapha dosha will obstruct the path of vata dosha and will aggravate the condition. Thus, the treatment will include balancing the levels of kapha and vata dosha. The patient feels relieved by the use of hot potency products. The management will include detoxifying the body especially the airways to pacify the vata dosha. There are various types of herbs known to benefit the condition such as licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), turmeric (Curcuma longa), pippali (Piper longum), ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera), etc.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR ASTHMA BY PLANET AYURVEDA

When Ayurvedic herbs are used in pure form and appropriately, they show great results on health. Planet Ayurveda prepares various formulations of natural herbs such as Aller- G care, Praanrakshak Churna, Tulsi Capsules, Shwash Kuthar Ras etc. which are prepared using authentic ways and provide great results in improving the respiratory system of the body. All the herbal products manufactured here are free from chemicals, preservatives, starch, additives, colors and fillers. These products are hundred percent natural and are formulated by MD Ayurvedic doctors with deep knowledge of Ayurveda and many years of experience. The formulations are prepared strictly according to the procedures described in the samhitas (classical texts) and therefore are very effective in promoting health and curing the diseased state.

Aller-G Care
Praanrakshak Churna
Tulsi Capsules
Shwash Kuthar Ras

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Aller-G Care

Aller-G Care capsules are prepared by planet ayurveda using the following herbs -Haridra (Curcuma longa), Neem (Azadirachta Indica), Shirish (Albizia Lubbock), Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera), etc. The combination of these drugs promotes the health of the respiratory system. These help to promote overall health of the body. These show anti- inflammatory effects on the airways and hence facilitate breathing.

Dose: 1-2 Capsules should be given two times a day. The Aller-G Care capsules are given with plain water and after meals.

2. Praanrakshak Churna

Praanrakshak Churna by planet Ayurveda contains Shirish (Mimosa Tree) (Albizia lubbock), Vaasa (Adhatoda vasica), Anantmool (Tylophora asthmatica), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), Kantkari (Solanum xanthocarpum), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), etc. These drugs improve the respiratory system of the body. It soothes the throat and aids breathing.

Dose: This churna is given 1-2 teaspoons three times a day, with plain water after meals.

3. Tulsi Capsules

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) has been known to exhibit a variety of medicinal properties since ancient times. The herb of tulsi contains anti- inflammatory properties, gives relief in cold, cough, fever, etc. It improves the immunity of the body and thus improves the overall health of the body. These capsules are prepared from pure extract of tulsi (Ocimum sanctum).

Dose: One to two capsules are given twice a day with plain water.

4. Shwash Kuthar Ras

Shwash Kuthar Ras is prepared with a number of medicinal ingredients such as Maricha Churna (Piper nigrum), Shuddha Parada (Purified Mercury), Shuddha Sulphur (Purified Sulphur), Shuddha Vatsanabha (Purified Aconitum ferox), Shuddha Tankan (Purified Citrus tankan), Shuddha Manahshila (Purified Realgar), Shunthi Churna (Zingiber officinale), Pippali Churna (Piper longum), etc. This combination helps to get relief from, cold, cough, etc. This preparation benefits the condition of asthma as it promotes the overall respiratory health of the patient.

Dose: 1 tablet two times a day.

CONCLUSION

The Ayurvedic principles consider that the causative factor behind shwasa roga related to asthma is the imbalance in the levels of vata and kapha dosha. And as discussed above, the increased levels of kapha will result in obstruction in the path of vata dosha. So, the target of treatment of asthma will be to reduce the levels of kapha dosha. Managing the proper levels of kapha and vata dosha will lead to the healthy state of the body. So, as the Ayurvedic treatment emphasizes on treating the root cause of the condition it is capable of eliminating the disease permanently. In a nutshell, it can be concluded that with appropriate and timely management of kapha and vata levels of the body, asthma can be improved in almost all of the cases leading to better quality of life.