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The growth and development of a community or a civil society largely depend on the growth and development of its individuals in general and women particularly. India’s history tells the story of exponential inequality against women along with a strong network of customs and cultures which made it difficult for women to come forward and break the barriers of discriminations to empower themselves. In the 18th century, it was considered to be an offense and a misdemeanor for a woman to pursue education. In such grim times, there was a woman who braved all odds and made a permanent mark for herself in the field of medicine. Dr. Anandibai Joshi became the First Indian Female Physician to graduate with MD (Doctor of Medicine) on 11th March 1886, from the Medical College of Pennsylvania, USA.

Journey towards Success

Anandibai was born in an Orthodox Brahmin family in Maharashtra and as was the norm in those days she was married off at the age of 9. However, Anandi’s life changed after her marriage. Her husband, Gopalrao Joshi was the man who gave wings to her dreams. A postal clerk from Maharashtra, Gopalrao had different views and wanted to educate his wife and empower her. His main criterion behind marrying Anandi was the condition that he should be allowed to educate her. Initially, he started off by teaching Anandi Marathi, Hindi, and English. It was an arduous journey as he had to face oppositions from his family and friends.

Gopalrao’s passion to educate Anandi was such that he did not think twice before punishing her publicly in front of the entire neighborhood for indulging in household chores when she should have been studying. He also shifted to Kolkata to avoid any kind of interference which would hinder Anandi from pursuing higher studies.

Anandi was an intelligent and diligent student. Under the mentorship of Gopalrao, she grew up to be a well-read scholar. After losing her first child because of lack of proper medical services Anandi decided to pursue medicine. Gopalrao’s and Anandi’s dream was able to see the light of the day when a rich American from New Jersey Theodicia Carpenter offered help. Thus in 1886, Anandi became the first women from India to become a Doctor. Anandi is also considered to be the first Hindu Women to set foot on American soil.

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With Yoga and traditional Indian medicine systems getting popular, the need is to set standards for improving the quality and service delivery of Indian systems of medicine and help in their better acceptability internationally.

Ministry of AYUSH and WHO have signed an agreement titled “Co-operation on promoting the quality, safety, and effectiveness of service provision in traditional and complementary medicine. The intent is to develop basic WHO benchmark documents for training and practice of different Indian systems of medicine and Yoga.

Why is Benchmarking Necessary

An essential component of many health systems around the world, traditional medicine reflects practices and products that have evolved over many years. They are usually based on experience rather than conventional scientific evidence. This has lead to an alternative medicine being loosely structured without adequate oversight. E.g. people start practicing yoga by reading books and there are no uniform regulations for ensuring quality, efficacy, and norms for practice in alternative systems of medicine.

With Ayurveda and Yoga playing an important role in National Health Service and also it getting popular globally, standardisations, benchmarks, and operating procedures are required to maintain quality, safety, and efficacy of traditional practices and products. Some of the essential protocols required for Ayurveda and Yoga include:

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Nature has the best answer to all the disease affecting human body from time immemorial. The species of plant distributed across the world environment has some pharmacological action on the body. Ayurvedic medicine and herbs are now back to the forefront as synthetic medicines are known to have side – effects. The American Heart Association in the year 2016 published a research paper citing facts that synthetic drugs used to treat hypertension leads to mood disorders. India with a rich traditional knowledge of Ayurveda and herbal medicine has always believed in the goodness of herbs to treat diseases. The impact of Ayurveda on Indian people is so deep rooted that Ayurvedic medicine is easily available for common masses and various pharma companies like Branolia Chemical Works have developed a potpourri of herbal therapeutics to nurture people naturally. Branolia, an Ayurvedic memory tonic enriched with herbs like Brahmi is one of the few Ayurvedic memory tonics available to help in increasing the overall functioning of the brain.

As per the estimate pointed out by WHO, the second major cause of disability and morbidity by 2020 will be depression, the first being cardiac disease. According to a more recent report by National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) commissioned by Government of India and implemented and coordinated by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, about 150 million Indians aged 18 and above and 7.3% of those aged 13 to 17 years of the total population are suffering from various mental disputes and are in need of mental care service. In this present scenario, Branolia, an Ayurvedic memory tonic has been fortified with Brahmi and various other herbs like Jasthimadhu, Berala, Ashwagandha which acts as a powerful memory tonic to improve brain functioning. In this scenario, Branolia, an Ayurvedic memory tonic is a tool in the hands of the common mass to enhance their mental health.

Branolia, an Ayurvedic memory tonic comprises of a potpourri of herbs.

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The science and practice of Ayurveda began in India more than 5,000 years ago, and this traditional system of healing has a worldwide appeal in today’s world. Branolia Chemical Works has been manufacturing herbal medicines for more than 90 years. They are committed to deliver best in business herbal products. Branolia Chemical Work became a household name with their flagship product Branolia. However, over the span of years, different products are continuously being added to Branolia’s portfolio of herbal medicine to enhance overall well-being.

Branolia Chemical Works have developed a unique product, Livonia, which helps in enhancing the functioning of the liver. The liver is a vital organ in the body which helps the overall functioning of the digestive system. The liver is also an important gland that helps in the secretion of chemicals that are used by the different parts of the body. The liver also detoxifies and acts as a storage unit. The most important ingredient utilized by Branolia Chemical Works in the formulation of Livonia is Triphala (Tridoshic Rasayana).

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The ambitious Ayushman Bharat program also nicknamed by the media as Namocare proposes to give Ayurveda a significant mandate in the making of healthy India.

The 1.5 crore wellness centers to be opened under Ayushman Bharat all over the country will stock Ayurvedic medicines. As per the AYUSH ministry along with Ayurveda, medical systems of Unani, Siddha and Yoga will also be introduced in the wellness centers as well.

In this year’s budget, the Hon’ble Finance Minister has announced the establishment 1.5 crore wellness centers which will act as neighborhood clinics. These clinics will provide treatment for common diseases free of cost along with some listed medicines being provided free.

In addition, Ayurveda is progressively being introduced in the existing Community Health Centres in the country on a pilot basis.

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Despite Government research labs having made impressive progress in medical device technology research, national imports of critical medical equipment like artificial dialysis machines, haemodialyser, defibrillator, lithotripsy equipment, ECHO, EEG, ECG, anesthesia equipment, laparoscope, endoscope etc remains as high as 85%. The country also imports diagnostic imaging items like X-ray tubes, CT scan and MRI and consumables like a cardiac catheter, syringe, suture, and dialyzers. All this while the breakthroughs made by Indian scientists and engineers keep gathering dust.

In a welcome move, Hon’ble Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister, Shri H.N. Ananth Kumar launched an E-Auction portal at the third India Pharma 2018 and India Medical Device 2018 conclave. The E-Auction portal will provide one window access for Indian Medical Device industry to bid and purchase the technologies developed across all research labs funded by the Government of India. This pooling of technology at one marketplace will help manufacturers easily identify available technology and bid enabling the research labs to get remunerative price for their technology. This is indeed a win-win for all the stakeholders. The nation stands to gain by reducing imports and probably one day become a net exporter of medical technologies to the world.

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A 21-year-old doctoral student at Cambridge was diagnosed with a rare motor neuron disease. The student went into a depression, finding no point in continuing his research. Aided by his professor and thesis guide, the student who was barely able to stand and had a slurred speech restarted his work. The student not only survived but became a legend.

The student was Stephen Hawking, undoubtedly one of the most brilliant minds in theoretical physics in the 20th century and the thesis guide was Prof Dennis William Sciama, one of the founders of modern cosmology. Prof Sciama would often tell his student “Well, you’re not dead yet. So, are you ready to work on that problem I suggested?” The rest, as they say, is history.

Much later in an interview, Hawkings would remark, “I have lived with the prospect of an early death for the last 49 years. I’m not afraid of death, but I’m in no hurry to die. I have so much I want to do first”.

Stephen Hawkings died on 14 March 2018 at the age of 76, not before his insights shaped modern cosmology and inspired global audiences. He lived up to the promise he had made to himself “My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all.”

Hawking’s first major breakthrough came in 1970 when he and Roger Penrose applied the mathematics of black holes to the entire universe and showed that a singularity, a region of infinite curvature in space-time, lay in our distant past: the point from which came the big bang.

In another seminal work in 1974, Hawkings demonstrated that black holes emit radiation, known today as Hawking radiation. This discovery was initially received with skepticism; however by late 1970s when more research corroborated the findings, Hawkings was credited with one of Physic’s greatest discovery. Hawking was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 1974, a few weeks after the announcement of Hawking radiation. At the time, he was one of the youngest scientists to become a Fellow at age 32.

However as his discoveries lead to medals and recognition, these did not go a long way in improving his financial condition. His own disease and the bringing up of his family of three kids and wife, he decided to write a popular book about the universe for the general public. The book Brief History of Time was published in 1988 and went on to be a best seller, selling 9 million copies. The book also made him a celebrity.

In 1970, Hawking was appointed to the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished visiting professorship at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). In 1977 he was appointed a professor with a chair in gravitational physics at Cambridge. Subsequently, Hawking was elected Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge which he continued till 2009. Since then he held the position of director of research at the Cambridge University Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics.

Other than superb Physics, Prof Hawking redefined what human will achieve. The diagnosis of motor neuron disease came in 1963 when Hawking was 21. At the time, doctors gave him a life expectancy of two years. In the late 1960s he slowly lost his ability to write and had to use crutches to walk. Fiercely independent, Hawking initially refused the use of wheelchair however conceded after much persuasion. By late 1970s his speech began to fail and those only close to him could understand what he spoke. In mid-1985 Hawking contracted pneumonia and a tracheotomy had to be done which meant complete loss of speech. Undefeated by the circumstances, Hawking developed a system wherein he would indicate the letter through raise of his eyebrow and thus help construct words and sentences. In 1986 he received a computer program “Equalizer” from Walter Woltosz. Hawking could now simply press a switch to select phrases, words or letters from a bank of about 2,500–3,000 that are scanned. On successfully using the Equalizer, the ever-positive Hawking commented: “I can communicate better now than before I lost my voice.”

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Unhealthy digestion leads to an unhealthy life. Healthy digestion assures that all the nutrients that person intakes through the way of food are assimilated in a healthy manner into the cells for the proper functioning of the human body. In other words, if you digest properly, your body functions effectively. If the digestive process of a person is weak, it affects the tissues of the body, such as the muscles, the nerves, and more often the body becomes susceptible to diseases. The symptoms of poor digestion are constipation, diarrhoea, burping, burning, vomiting, indigestion, bloating and pain in the abdomen.

According to Ayurveda, Vata, Pitta and Kapha control the functioning of the human body. A proper balance between these three elements of the human body leads to good health. Bellytone from Branolia helps in the proper functioning of the digestive system. People suffering from constipation and other gastroenterological problems are often recommended Bellytone from the house of Branolia.

The main function of the gastrointestinal system is to extract and process nutrients from the food that a person consumes. The main causes of gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, vomiting, irritable bowel syndrome are:

Mal-absorption disorders

inflammation of the stomach and small intestine due to viral or bacterial infection from contaminated food, a bad reaction to something you ate or a side effect of a medication

inflammation of the large intestine that may be triggered by certain foods or bacterial infections

other inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn’s disease)

ulcers in the stomach

cancer of the digestive system

diseases such as depression, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, underactive or overactive thyroid gland

Bellytone from Branolia is an ayurvedic formulation that addresses the issues pertaining to gastrointestinal problems and helps in enhancing the overall well – being of the entire digestive system. The most important herbs used in Bellytone are, Haritaki, Sonapata Teori, and Ajowan. In Ayurveda:

Haritaki – Terminalia Chebulais considered as one of the most important drugs to treat gastrointestinal diseases. Haritaki helps in easing the bowel movement and it helps in having a balancing effect on Pitta, Vata and Kapha. The benefits of Haritaki can be listed as

Chewing the Haritaki fruit causes an increase in digestion power.

If it is made into a paste and eaten, it clears and cleanses bowels.

If it is steamed or boiled, it becomes absorbent, useful in malabsorption syndrome.

If it is fried and used, it is useful in Tridosha imbalance conditions.

If Haritaki is taken after food, it helps to eliminate all the toxic effects due to food poisoning.

If it is taken along with salt, it balances Kapha

If taken with sugar, it balances Pitta and if taken with ghee, it balances Vata disorders.

Sonapata – Shyonaka (Oroxylum Indicum) is an effective Ayurvedic medicinal herb against gastrointestinal disease. Sonapata fruit is known to balance Vata and Kapha. It not only strengthens digestion but is also used in gynaecological disorders and childhood psychological diseases.

Bellytone from Branolia is fortified with these herbs to fight gastrointestinal diseases.

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In the heart of Panjim is a beautiful municipal garden named Jardim Garcia de Orta. Built-in 1855 this garden is named after the Portuguese naturalist and physician Garcia de Orta who wrote the first-ever book on Indian tropical medicine by a western writer. His book the Coloquius was published at Goa in April 1563 and introduced Indian medicine to the western world.

Garcia de Orta life to say the least was tumultuous. His travails started even before his birth. His parents –Ferano da Orta and Leonor Gomes were part of the 120,000 Jews who moved into Portugal in 1492 from the neighbouring Spain where they faced religious persecution. All the Jews were forced into converting to Christianity and Garcia was born as a new Christian.

Garcia de Orta was born in 1501. His siblings were three sisters, Violante, Catarina, and Isabel. As we will see later, the formidable reputation of Garcia as a physician could not prevent his sister from being burnt by the Portuguese authorities in Goa for practicing Judaism.

Garcia studied medicine, arts, and philosophy at the Universities of Alcalá de Henares and Salamanca – the top institutions of learning in Spain. Following his father’s death, he graduated and returned to Portugal in 1523. He practiced medicine initially in his hometown and then in 1526 in Lisbon, where he gained a professorship at the university in 1530.

Garcia de Orta Seminal Work – Coloquius – Book on Medicinal Plants

De Orta was the first European writer on tropical medicine and a pioneer in pharmacognosy. His reputation rests on his book Colóquios dos simples e drogas he cousas medicinais da Índia (“Conversations on the simples, drugs and medicinal substances of India”) published at Goa in April 1563, which is a remarkable work. The book consists of 57 chapters and is primarily concerned with the identification and description of medicinal plants, followed by an account of their pharmacological and therapeutic uses. It also includes a treatise on ivory, diamond and Bezoar stone and there uses in traditional Indian medicine.

The book is essentially a discussion between de Orta and a fictitious Spanish colleague Dr. Ruano. Ruano is given the role of spokesperson for the classical authorities and de Orta represents himself as relying more on observation and experience than on received tradition.

Garcia de Orta’s work was accidentally discovered by Clusius in early 1564 and he translated it into Latin, while and this was widely read across Europe and underwent several editions. Garcia’s work influenced a number of later herbals and botanical works including those by Juan Fragoso, Nicolas Monardes, Hendrik van Rheedeand Jacobus Bontius.

The “Jardim Garcia de Orta”, a public garden in Lisbon, as well the “Escola Secundária Garcia de Orta” high school in Portland the “Hospital Garcia de Orta” in Almada, are named in his memory. A postal stamp of Garcia de Orta was released by Portugal in 1963. In 1971, the 20 Escudos banknote carried a picture of Garcia de Orta. It is heartening to note that Garcia de Orta who once considered as a heretic was reinstated by Portugal to the honour and recognition he deserved.

We at Branolia Chemical Works salute the work of Garcia de Orta for his pioneering and painstaking work on Indian medicinal plants and bringing this treasure in front of the whole world. The current acceptance of Ayurveda globally started 400 years back with Garcia de Orta. Branolia urges the Ayurveda community to recognize the contribution of Garcia de Orta and give him the place which he richly deserves.

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As per the World Health Organisation, Anemia is a condition in which a person’s blood has a lower than a normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein that carries oxygen in the blood. Hemoglobin can be broken down into heme – the red color pigment and globin which comprises of the protein part. This protein aids red blood cells to carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Anemia, which denotes deficiency of iron in the blood is a condition suffered globally by people of all ages. According to the 2011 data collected by World Health Organisation (WHO) anemia affects around 800 million women and children globally.

There are many types of Amenia which affect people at large. The causes, symptoms, and treatment are different for a different type. The common types of Anemia known to mankind are:

a) Iron deficiency anemia b) Thalassaemia or Cooley’s anemia c) Aplastic anaemia d) Haemolytic anaemia e) Sickle cell anemia f) Pernicious anaemia g) Fanconi anaemia

The majority of people suffering from anemia are characterized by acute iron –deficiency and it is mostly prevalent among children and women in the developing country. As per a recent report published by National Health Survey in the year 2015 about more than half of all women in India (55%) suffer from anemia. The report also reveals that in India the Eastern Zone of the country has a higher number of people suffering from anemia (about 72.12%).The South –East Asia region alone reports of 600 million people suffering from anemia which mostly affects children and women.

Symptoms of Anemia:

The most common symptoms of anemia are:

a) Tiredness, feeling faint and breathlessness b) Headaches c) Pale and yellowish skin d) Irregular heartbeats e) Chest pain f) Cold hands and feets

Causes of Anemia:

There are various for anemia to set in. Some of the common causes of anemia are:

a) Stomach ulcers, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, polyps often lead to loss of blood from the body which causes iron deficiency. b) Loss of blood due to wounds or menstrual bleeding also are the primary causes of anemia c) A deficiency of vitamins like vitamin B12 and folate due to poor dietary intake are the main cause of anemia among children and women. d) Many people suffering from chronic kidney disease or renal failure lessens the production of red blood cells and hence causes anemia. e) Sickle cell anemia is often inherited and often runs in the family. f) Age is also a common cause of anemia. People above the age of 65 often suffer from anemia.

Treatment of Anemia:

The treatment of Anemia largely depends on the cause. If the reason behind anemia is

a) Acute iron deficiency: Iron supplements are suggested in the form of diet and medicines. Some supplements of Iron are also given to patients. b) Vitamin deficiency: Lack of folate and Vitamin B12 often leads to anemia. Diet rich in folic acid and Vitamin B12 can solve this problem. c) Chronic diseases – Certain chronic diseases like cancer, an intestinal disorder, kidney diseases, HIV/AIDS often leads to low production of red blood cells in the body. Treatment of the necessary disease can solve the problem of anemia.

How can Ayurveda help in case of Anemia?

Ayurveda is an ancient healing system that relies on herbs for maintaining good health which had originated in the Indian Sub-continent more than 5000 years ago. It tries to utilize the power of herbs to cure ailments. These herbs are often considered to be 100% safe without any side-effects.

Branolia Chemical Works markets Kulerron , an Ayurvedic preparation enriched with Kulekhara. Kulekhara is known herb in Ayurveda to fight against Anemia. Clinical studies have found Kulekhara to be effective against low haemoglobin count (reference the below article). Please follow referencing convention.

Kulerron along with Kulekhara is fortified with Alovera, Ashwagandha, Nagkesar to promote general health while helping fight Anemia. It has been proved that Kulekhara (Hygrohila Spinosa) significantly increased RBC and total WBC in rodents.

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There are more than a few billion social media users worldwide, representing a global increase in the all-round increase in the number of digital users. Social network penetration worldwide is ever-increasing. In 2017, 71 percent of internet users were social network users and these figures are expected to grow. ( Data Source: https://www.statista.com).

In India, the documented number of social media users approximate to 196.02 million in 2017 which is expected to rise to 226 million in the coming year. Social networking already accounts for the maximum time spent by people online, and users aged between 15 and 19 spend at least three hours per day on average using platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram- across the globe. And it is often found that social media users can’t go a few hours without checking different social media platforms before getting up in the morning. This addiction is termed as FOMO or Fear of Missing Out. Social Media is one of the most common forms of addiction afflicting the younger generation who spend too much time on social media. However, there is yet to be any official medical acknowledgment of this kind of addiction as a disorder. Mental health professionals are increasingly researching on internet addiction and they foresee this as a grave condition in the near future.

Social Media addiction becomes is a rising trend amongst the millennial and it is often observed that it prevents them from leading a normal life. It also leads them to depression, decreased self- esteem, eating disorder, a feeling of insecurity and a decrease in the level of concentration. Another associated problem is the rising cases of cyberbullying leading to suicides and other ailments.

Social media cannot be fully eradicated from our lives keeping in mind its benefits however certain steps can be taken to limit its usage among youngsters.

Regular exercising and meditating can strengthen muscles and boost a positive mood.

Spreading an awareness among children and youth about the harmful effects of overuse of social media

Parents and teachers should regularly monitor internet usage amongst children.

Schools can play an active role in advocating the safe use of internet among children

Parents should set up boundaries or put a limit on timings as to the use of social media

In these trying times, Branolia Chemicals have developed an ayurvedic tonic, Branolia infused with the goodness of herbs like Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Jastimadhu and some other herbs to enhance the overall functioning of the brain. Brahmi, the chief ingredient in the formulation of Branolia, is known to be used in the treatment of insomnia, epilepsy and attention deficit disorders.

The fight against social media can be won by trying to focus on the positive aspects instead of the negative and also by trying to reach out to communities for support.

#Social Media Addiction #Facebook #Instagram #Twitter #Branolia Chemicals Work #Brahmi #Ashwagandha #Jastimadhu #Branolia

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Home to 6,600 medicinal plants, India is the second largest exporter of AYUSH and herbal products in the world. The Indian domestic market for AYUSH is estimated at Rs. 500 crores, and exports are worth Rs. 200 crores. The AYUSH industry is expected to see a double-digit growth and by 2020 provide direct employment to 1 million people directly and indirect jobs to about 25 million persons.

In recognition of the potential of AYUSH being a major driver of the Indian economy has allowed 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in AYUSH. It is now for the stakeholders in AYUSH namely the practitioners, pharma companies, AYUSH academia and AYUSH researchers and others to ensure that AYUSH reaches its full potential both in India and abroad.

We at Branolia Chemical Works for last 95 years have had consistent faith in AYUSH. A product of the Indian Independence movement, Branolia Chemical Works entered into the foray of Ayurvedic formulations when the overall public sentiment was skewed towards allopathic medicine. We have been a witness to of how slowly but surely the public sentiments and acceptability of AYUSH as an alternative curative approach has found traction. We are also thankful to our farmers who have taken to growing medicinal plants organically.

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This might affect the throat, sinuses and voice box. The symptoms of the common cold are so very familiar to that allergy or the flu that a common man generally mistake one for the other. The common cold is one such disease whose vaccine is yet to be discovered. It is also the most common infectious disease among humans. It has been estimated that an adult will suffer from the common cold at least two to four times in a span of one year whereas a child is likely to be affected by this disease six to eight times. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_cold)

A cold usually starts with a sore throat and even before one can realize the following symptoms are predominantly visible in the person. These symptoms are:

• Running nose • Sneezing • Fatigue • Cough

Difference between Common Cold, Flu and Allergies

Although the symptoms are similar in all the three ailments but a common cold will not give fever i.e. the body temperature will not rise but in the case of the flu the body temperature will hover around 101 degrees F along with body and headache. Sometimes the same symptoms are manifested when a person is suffering from an allergy which is caused because the body reacts to certain things like dust or pollen but may vary from person to person. The common cold is primary an upper respiratory infection which affects the nose, throat, and lungs.

Common Cold is infectious in nature and may spread from one person to another through air or when one comes in close contact with infected people. The infection may also spread by using the same objects that have been used by an infected person. Common cold can also affect humans who are consistently exposed to rain or cold weather conditions.

Treatments for Common Cold

As there is still no possible cure for common cold, medicines are generally administered to firstly make the person affected feel better and secondly to help fight the common cold virus.

Patients suffering from common cold are advised to take adequate rest in a warm environment. It is also advisable to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. This helps reduce congestion in the throat and lungs. Sometimes if there is a body ache then pain killers are also administered to make the person feel better. Cough Syrups are generally given to treat a persistent cough.

How can Ayurveda help in the treatment of Common Cold?

Herbal remedies should be opted for treating common cold the very moment the first signs become visible. The various remedies like gargling with hot water along with salt and intake of ginger juice with tulsi and honey can relief the symptoms to a certain extent.

Branolia Chemical Works has perfected a product Bitocough with selected herbal ingredients like Vasak, Tulsi, Pipul and joshtimadhu that helps in clearing the respiratory tract and gives relief to the patient.

It has been proved that tulsi is capable and is effective against common cold and Bitocough powered with Tulsi is a potent herb to cure a common cold.

#Vasak #Tulsi #Pipul #Joshtimadhu #Common Cold & Cough #Flu and Allergies #Bitocough #Branolia Chemical Works

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