AyurvedaGram

Newsletter
December

2009

This issue addresses:

Care at AyurvedaGram

Skin Care through Ayurveda

AyurvedaGram Heritage Wellness
Centre Hemmandanahalli,
Samethanahalli Post
Whitefield, Bangalore – 560 067, Advanced Research in Ayurveda – A
India study on Mucositis
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Care at AyurvedaGram

Ayurvedic medicines are prescribed to guests at

AyurvedaGram to help relieve back pains, sciatic pain,
numbness, itching, swelling, Arthritis or such symptoms AyurvedaGram has a
associated with specific diseases as well as to negate the ill- system of follow-up where
effects that may arise from modern lifestyle and food habits. you could contact us from
Ayurvedic medication supplements the natural healing process home on completion of
of the body. Medication is vital for perfect health, more so, if your treatments here. Our
one is unwell. In Ayurveda, medication is broadly classified doctors would respond to
under two categories – ingestible medicines and external your queries immediately
applications. Overall, Ayurvedic medication helps soothe the and would ensure that
body and mind by keeping the tridosha’s balanced. your medication reaches
your local destination on
time. Any clarifications
Administering the prescribed medication at the correct time, in ranging from changes in
the required dosages, is a key for the healing process. These your lifestyle to enquiries
medicines, prescribed by the doctors for your specific ailment, about future visits could
would be left in your room at specific times of the day with also be communicated to
legible instructions so that you could have them on time.
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individual’s specific need to each one of our guests.

Ayurveda helps you in attaining complete wellness by

balancing body and mind through its holistic approach.
Advanced Research in Ayurveda
Ayurvedic formulation treats side-effects arising
from radiation therapies
Dr Nibin John, Medical Officer, AyurvedaGram, Vydehi Institute of
Medical Sciences & Research Centre

Recently, a human clinical Ayurvedic therapeutic action of

research study on an Ayurvedic
formulation Triphala
Choornam was conducted by
Dr Nibin John, Medical Officer,
AyurvedaGram Vydehi;
supported by Dr. Naveen, Dr.
Geetha Narayan, Dr. Durga
Prasanna, Vydehi Institute of
Oncology and Research center.
The formulation used is an oral
rinsing solution with water and
honey. It proved to be effective
in treating oral mucosistis
(inflammation and ulceration
that occurs in the mouth of
cancer patients undergoing
chemo or radiation therapy.
Triphala Choornam - An
Ayurvedic formulation that
consists of three herbal
ingredients i.e. Amalaki, Abhya
and Vibhithaki. It is prepared by
powdering and mixing equal
quantities of the above dried
herbs.
The Ayurvedic therapeutic
action of these ingredients is
substantiated in the corner
section of this page.
ingredients
1. Amalaki
English name : Goose berry
Method of usage Botanical name : Emblica
officinalis
Part used: Dried fruit (without seed)
5gm (01 Tsp.) of Triphala
fine powder was mixed in Ayurvedic reference
Rasam : Pancha Rasam (lavana
200ml of water and boiled.
varjitham)
The decoction was cooled to
Viryam: Shitham
room temperature and one Vipakam : Madhuram
teaspoon of honey was
mixed with it. The patients
Indicated in conditions of peptic ulcers,
erysipelas, mucositis, stomatitis,
were encouraged to rinse
anemia, hemorrhages, intermittent
vigorously for at least 30
fever, and diabetes mellitus.
seconds and retain the (Reference: Bhvaprakasham)
decoction in the mouth for
3-5 minutes before
spitting/swallowing. 2. Abhaya
Botanical name: Terminalia chebula
Part used: Dried fruit without seed
Conclusion Ayurvedic reference
Rasam: Pancha Rasam (lavana
varjitham)
The study was carried out in
Viryam: Laghu
eight weeks on 10 patients. Of
these 10 patients, 3 patients Indicated in conditions of wounds,
were irregular in rinsing. The mucositis, diabetes mellitus, chronic
patients who were on regular constipation and diseases associated
with obesity.
oral rinse with Triphala did not
(Reference: Bhavaprakasham)
produce mucositis above grade
two until the end of
radiotherapy and 3. Vibhithaki
chemotherapy. This has helped Botanical name: Terminalia bellarica
them continue radiotherapy and Part used: Dried fruit without seed
chemotherapy sessions without
Ayurvedic reference
taking any treatment breaks. Rasam :Kashayam
Viryam:Ushnam
Vipakam:Madhuram

It is indicated in conditions of wounds,

microbial and fungal infections, cough,
constipation, and oral infections.
(Reference: Bhavaprakasham )
Skin Care through Ayurveda
Dr. Aiswarya Mohan, Resident Medical Officer, AyurvedaGram

Ayurveda for centuries has played an

important role in human life and in the
sphere of beauty and glamour. Paste of grated cucumber removes excess oil
According to Ayurveda, beauty of the from the skin.
skin is the external reflection of
internal health and appropriate daily
care of the skin. The secret of youth
and beauty is the proper circulation of
vital body fluids and regular discharge
of toxins out of the system.

The emphasis is on self- knowledge

and development of positive routines
and habits that could bring out the
best in each and every individual. You
need to have a healthy life-style to get
healthy skin.
1/4 of smashed ripe banana mixed with
sandal powder and honey and applied as
face pack, removes dead skin and
makes the skin smoother.

1/2 tsp of rose water mixed with 1 tsp of

Diet - Recommendations: honey, applied on the face, left for 20
Increased fruits and leafy vegetables
minutes and then washed helps soothe
with grains and fiber rich foods
dry skin.
Reduce spicy, oily and fried items with
Smearing fresh Aloe Vera juice
moderate salt as it may lead to
moisturizes the skin. Massaging your
puffiness of eyelids.
faceRegimen towith
regularly add sheen
almondtoor
your skin,
olive oil naturally
is
Avoid chocolates, sweets and junk
food.

Home Remedies:
Rose water is one of the best known
natural skin toners.

Neem is an excellent remedy for

pimples. Applying paste of neem
leaves for half an hour over affected
area helps in drying the pimples faster.
Events
Dr. David Frawley visits AyurvedaGram

On October 26, 2009 AyurvedaGram was honored by the presence of Dr.

David Frawley, respectfully known as Pandit Vamadev Shastri, and his
partner Shambaviji. He was warmly received by Col. Krishnan (General
Manager), Dr. Manmohan (Medical Superintendent), Dr. Jayarajan, (Chief
Medical Officer), Dr. Aiswarya, (Resident Medical Officer) and Mr. Subash
Mohanty, (Yoga master). He underwent therapies during his stay and
appreciated AyurvedaGram’s sincere attachment to the ethics and principles
of Ayurveda and Yoga as handed down by the ancient seers.

Dr. Frawley is well known for his deep insight of the Vedas and was
instrumental in propagating the positive effects of Yoga and Ayurveda to the
Western world. He is the founder director of the American Institute for Vedic
Studies at Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Frawley has several works that include,
“How I became a Hindu”, “The Myth of the Aryan Invasion of India”, “In
Search of the Cradle of Civilization” etc.

One of Dr. Frawley’s greatest teachings is that while healing, emphasis

should be on the healing of the individual who is suffering from the disease
rather than the healing of the disease itself. This holds much significance in
the world today where the skill of the physician is measured against the
range and quantity of medicines prescribed and the plethora of diagnostic
procedures suggested. We, at AyurvedaGram, consider ourselves privileged
to receive the appreciation Dr. Frawley, a great advocate of Yoga and
Ayurveda.