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Cream Herbal Untuk Perawatan Kulit

Sabtu, 15 Desember 2007



Kulit merupakan pemisah antara tubuh kita dengan lingkungan sekitar. Kulit mencegah benda-benda asing seperti microorganisme agar tidak masuk ke dalam tubuh kita. Kulit berperan penting dalam pengaturan suhu tubuh, pemindahan toksin, mencegah tubuh dari kekurangan air dan sebagai pemroduksi vitamin D.

Dewasa ini telah tersedia pengobatan untuk mengatasi gangguan pada kulit. Akan tetapi sebagian besar produk tersebut mengandung antibiotik/bahan kimia. Dan yang menjadi permasalahan adalah keamanan jangka panjang dari penggunaan bahan-bahan tersebut masih dipertanyakan karena penyakit dapat mengembangkan suatu kekebalan terhadap obat-obatan bila dipakai secara terus menerus.

Komposisi AV Dermacare Cream secara mendasar diformulasikan untuk mengatasi segala bentuk peradangan pada kulit dengan menggunakan 2 tahapan , yakni : Cleansing (pembersihan) dan Rejuvenate (rejuvenasi - peremajaan sel). Komposisi AV Dermacare Cream seluruhnya adalah bahan nabati yang telah diproses secara ilmiah sehingga menjamin keamanan untuk pemakaian jangka panjang serta tidak menimbulkan efek samping karena tidak mengandung bahan kimiawi.





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Therapy Herbal Untuk Kolesterol



Kolesterol tinggi merupakan ancaman terbesar terhadap kesehatan jantung. Kolesterol, zat seperti lemak yang terbentuk sepanjang dinding arteri, dalam jumlah yang berlebihan akan menimbulkan resiko terjadinya penyumbatan yang dapat menyebabkan terjadinya serangan jantung atau stroke.

Pada tingkat normal, kolesterol bukanlah sesuatu yang membahayakan. Sebaliknya, kolesterol merupakan bahan baku yang sangat diperlukan oleh tubuh untuk membangun dinding sel dan memproduksi hormon seperti estrogen dan testoteron.

Sebagai salah satu macam dari zat lemak pada tubuh, kolesterol diklarifikasikan sebagai lipid. Sedangkan lipid yang dibawa oleh darah dan bergabung dengan protein disebut lipoprotein. Ada dua macam lipoprotein yaitu lipoprotein kepekatan rendah (LDL), biasa dikenal sebagai kolesterol buruk dan lipoprotein kepekatan tinggi (HDL), biasa dikenal sebagai kolesterol baik.

LDL cenderung membentuk gumpalan pada dinding arteri, sedang HDL membantu membersihkan kelebihan kolesterol pada aliran darah. Keadaan yang ideal adalah bagi tubuh kita adalah tingkat rendah kolesterol LDL, tingkat tinggi kolesterol HDL dan total tengah-tengah dari keduanya. Dewasa ini, obat yang ada dan beredar di masyarakat umum, selalu mempunyai efek ketergantungan, bisa berfungsi selama digunakan, dan mempunyai efek samping yang serius (kegagalan ginjal, kerusakan hati, penglihatan kabur/hilang).

Komposisi Nabati AV Unilipid setelah melewati proses pengembangan selama 7 tahun lamanya, melalui proses pencarian ratusan jenis tumbuh-tumbuhan, akhirnya terbukti secara klinis mampu menurunkan kadar kolesterol di dalam darah secara aman dan efisien serta tidak berdosis ketergantungan. AV Unilipid telah terbukti lebih kuat dan lebih aman dari produk konvensional yang ada di dunia saat ini.



High cholesterol is the best known of all the many threats to a healthy heart. When excess amounts of this waxy, fat-like substance build up along the walls of the arteries, you face a dramatically higher risk of a complete blockage, leading to a heart attack or stroke.
At normal levels, cholesterol is not a bad thing. On the contrary, it's an essential raw material used by the body to build cell walls and produce hormones such as estrogen and testosterone. The body produces its own supply of cholesterol in the liver, and it's found naturally in all animal products (such as meats, eggs, milk, and cheese). It poses a problem only when the body is unable to use or eliminate excessive supplies.
As one of a variety of fatty substances in the body, cholesterol is classified as a lipid. It is carried through the bloodstream attached to proteins, forming complexes called lipoproteins. There are two major types of lipoproteins: the low-density lipoproteins (LDL) commonly known as "bad" cholesterol, and the high-density lipoproteins (HDL) usually dubbed "good" cholesterol. It's the "bad" LDL cholesterol that tends to form deposits on the artery walls. HDLs, on the other hand, help to clear excess cholesterol from the bloodstream. The ideal situation to aim for, then, is a low level of LDL cholesterol, a high level of HDL cholesterol, and a moderate total of both.
Cholesterol is measured in milligrams per deciliter of blood. According to the National Cholesterol Education Program, a desirable target profile consists of:

  • A total blood cholesterol level of less than 200
  • An LDL level of:
    • less than 100 if you have heart disease
    • less than 130 if you're at risk of heart disease
    • less than 160 if your risk of heart disease is low
  • An HDL level greater than 40

You are generally considered at risk of heart disease if two or more of the following factors apply to you:

  • Cigarette smoking
  • High blood pressure
  • Low HDL cholesterol (below 40)
  • A family history of early heart disease (before 55 in a man, or 65 in a woman)
  • Your own age (over 45 if you're man, over 55 if you're a woman)
Commiphora mukul :
The gum of this herb has been studied by over 100 clinical researchers, all of whom have shown that the herb has significant lipid lowering activity. Based on ethnobotanical data and recent scientific discoveries, we have included this herb as part of the developmental process. It was amongst 195 herbs screened for activity.

Allium sativum:
Garlic as it is commonly called. Whilst eating dietary garlic is recommended it has several problems. The odor is the major one as people’s skin smell all day, but the other is the stability of the herb. An enzyme contained in the fresh bulbs break down the activity ingredient to convert it. By extracting and stabilizing these active compound we have been able to use this powerful herb in the formula.

Trigonella foenum-graecum :
A common vegetable in India, the seeds of this plant yield powerful bioactive substances that help reduce cholesterol. The herb also provides soluble dietary fibers that help transport serum cholesterol out of the system.

Piper Nigrum:
Used in all AV range of products, this is a herb that enhances the Bioavailability of other herbs. It makes the product more effective.

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Therapy Herbal Untuk Usus Besar dan Usus Tebal



Usus besar dan usus tebal adalah merupakan bagian-bagian dari sistem pencernaan tubuh, dimana terjadi proses pemindahan zat makanan dari makanan yang kita makan dan menyimpan sisa pengolahan tersebut sampai semua dikeluarkan dari tubuh. Karena seringnya zat makanan bertumpuk pada bagian ini sehingga menimbulkan toksin yang dapat memicu terjadinya kanker. Kanker yang dimulai di usus besar disebut kanker usus besar. Kanker yang dimulai di usus tebal disebut sebagai kanker dibagian dubur (Colorectal Cancer). Penyebab pasti dari kanker colorectal tidak dapat diketahui secara tepat. Akan tetapi dari penelitian, secara umum kanker colorectal dapat disebabkan karena faktor-faktor : bertambahnya usia, diet, polip yang tumbuh pada usus besar, bisul colitis, sejarah kesehatan keluarga serta sejarah kesehatan pribadi. AV Colex adalah produk yang dikembangkan secara ilmiah untuk menangkal racun pada usus besar serta membantu mengurangi tekanan pada usus dalam proses pembuangan dan pengeluaran sisa bahan-bahan cernaan tanpa merusak bagian pelapis perlindungan. Dalam beberapa kasus kebiasaan diet yang tidak baik menyebabkan tubuh menjadi kekurangan serat dan dipicu pula oleh timbulnya stres, maka tubuh tidak dapat membuang sisa-sisa bahan cernaan secara sempurna, hal ini menyebabkan terjadinya keracunan di urat-urat usus. AV Colex mengandung bahan yang berguna untuk pembersihan halus. Bahan tersebut berfungsi membantu proses pembuangan secara alami oleh tubuh dengan jalan membuat beberapa racun dicampur dengan aman menjadi satu untuk mempermudah proses pengangkutan racun-racun tersebut. Dengan demikian, selain dapat menghilangkan tumpukan toksin di usus, juga akan meningkatkan kualitas pencernaan karena makin maksimalnya penyerapan nutrisi oleh dinding usus.

The colon and rectum are parts of the body's digestive system, which removes nutrients from food and stores waste until it passes out of the body. Together, the colon and rectum form a long, muscular tube called the large intestine (also called the large bowel). The colon is the first 6 feet of the large intestine, and the rectum is the last 8 to 10 inches.

Cancer that begins in the colon is called colon cancer, and cancer that begins in the rectum is called rectal cancer. Cancers affecting either of these organs may also be called colorectal cancer.

The exact causes of colorectal cancer are not known. However, studies show that the following risk increase a person's chances of developing colorectal cancer:Age: Colorectal cancer is more likely to occur as people get older. This disease is more common in people over the age of 50. However, colorectal cancer can occur at younger ages, even, in rare cases, in the teens. Diet: Colorectal cancer seems to be associated with diets that are high in fat and calories and low in fiber. Researchers are exploring how these and other dietary factors play a role in the development of colorectal cancer. Polyps: Polyps are benign growths on the inner wall of the colon and rectum. They are fairly common in people over age 50. Some types of polyps increase a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer. A rare, inherited condition, called familial polyposis causes hundreds of polyps to form in the colon and rectum. Unless this condition is treated, familial polyposis is almost certain to lead to colorectal cancer. Personal medical history: Research shows that women with a history of cancer of the ovary, uterus, or breast have a somewhat increased chance of developing colorectal cancer. Also, a person who has already had colorectal cancer may develop this disease a second time. Family medical history: First-degree relatives (parents, siblings, children) of a person who has had colorectal cancer are somewhat more likely to develop this type of cancer themselves, especially if the relative had the cancer at a young age. If many family members have had colorectal cancer, the chances increase even more. Ulcerative colitis: Ulcerative colitis is a condition in which the lining of the colon becomes inflamed. Having this condition increases a person's chance of developing colorectal cancer. Having one or more of these risk factors does not guarantee that a person will develop colorectal cancer. It just increases the chances. People may want to talk with a doctor about these risk factors. The doctor may be able to suggest ways to reduce the chance of developing colorectal cancer and can plan an appropriate schedule for checkups.

Composition
Aloe vera:
The miracle herb as it is known across the globe yields a variety of medicinally active compounds. Amongst the more important compounds from Aloe vera is a group known as anthraquinones of which Aloin forms a major part. Aloin is a proven purgative widely used in the field of medicine. Aloe contains at least three anti-inflammatory fatty acids that are helpful for the stomach, small intestine and colon. It naturally alkalizes digestive juices to prevent hyperacidity - a common cause of indigestion. It helps cleanse the digestive tract by exerting a soothing, balancing effect. In a study by Ishii Y et al, Aloe-emodin-9-anthrone(AE-anthrone), produced from barbaloin in the rat large intestine, caused not only an increase in the intestinal water content but also stimulated mucus secretion. This might play an important role in the occurrence of diarrhea. It was demonstrated that the amount of AE-anthrone produced in the rat large intestine(maximal amount: 568 micrograms/rat at 4 h after injection) was enough to cause both of these effects, which were observed following intracecal administration of barbaloin (31.1 mg/kg). These results together with our previous data, which showed a relationship between increase in the intestinal water content and the stimulation of peristalsis, confirm that AE-anthrone is the principal agent responsible for the cathartic effect of barbaloin. We also propose that the increase in water content is a more important factor than stimulation of peristalsis in the induction of diarrhea by barbaloin. Odes & Madar conducted a study to evaluate the effect of a novel laxative preparation, composed of Aloe vera and other herbal ingredients in patients with chronic constipation. Thirty-five men and women were randomized to receive capsules containing the Aloe vera formula, or placebo, in a double-blind trial lasting 28 days. Symptoms in the last 2 weeks of the treatment period were compared to those in the 14-day pre-trial basal period. In the Aloe vera group, bowel movements became more frequent, the stools were softer and laxative dependence was reduced. In the placebo group, all these parameters were unchanged. Abdominal pain was not reduced in either group. The results of this study show that the preparation is an effective laxative in the treatment of constipation.

Tribulus terrestris:
This herb is widely used in India for treating a variety of disease. Also found in Bulgaria it is used for impotency. One of the major medicinal uses is as a urinary cleanser. It is a diuretic and helps eliminate toxins from the system.

Trachyspermum ammi:
This herb is widely utilized as a spice in Indian cooking. It is used for its flavor and carminative activity. The fruit of the plant is antispasmodic as well and a digestive. The seed, and especially the essential oil in the seed, is strongly antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, bitter, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant and tonic. It is used internally in the treatment of colds, coughs, influenza, asthma, diarrhoea, cholera, colic, indigestion, wind, oedema, arthritis and rheumatism. The seed is harvested when fully ripe and either distilled for the essential oil or dried for later use.
The seed contains about 4 - 6% essential oil, of which 45 - 55% is the strongly antiseptic essential oil 'thymol. The essential oil is also added to cough medicines. The root is carminative and diuretic

Cassia angustifolia:
The leaves of the plant yield the most popular purgative. Sennosides are the most medicinally active purgatives and used in Modern medicine across the globe. Two aloe-emodin dianthrone diglucosides (I and II) were isolated from the leaves of Cassia angustifolia Vahl by successive column chromatography with Amberlite XAD-2, silica gel, Polyamide C-200 and Sephadex LH-20. The stereostructures of I and II were elucidated as trans and meso isomers at 10-10', respectively, from the patterns of the ultraviolet absorption spectra and circular dichroism curves. This is the first report of isolation of diglucoside I from senna. Despite the lack of purgative activity, diglucoside I exerts a potentiating effect of about 1.3 times on the purgative activity of sennoside A in mice when even 15% is included in the mixture. The difference between I and a third active glycoside based on aloe-emodin is also discussed.

Triphala:
Triphala is a combination of three fruits Terminalia chebula, Terminalia belerica and Emblica officinalis. In combination the fruits produce a mild laxative activity which synergizes that of the other ingredients.

Ficus carica:
Commonly known a Fig, the fruit of the fig tree is used in India and the Middle East as a cure for constipation. Fig extract has proven to be a mild safe laxative. The fruit is mildly laxative, demulcent, digestive and pectoral. The unripe green fruits are cooked with other foods as a galactogogue and tonic. Syrup of figs, made from the fruit, is a well-known and effective gentle laxative that is also suitable for the young and very old

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Therapy Herbal Untuk Kanker

Hampir setiap orang pernah mendengar tentang beberapa jenis kanker. Daftar dari jenis kanker sangatlah panjang dan membingungkan. Yang hanya bisa disimpulkan dari keseluruhan jenis kanker yang ada saat ini adalah mereka semua dipicu oleh satu sebab yang umum, yaitu : sel-sel ganas. Sel-sel ganas ini disebut sebagai radikal bebas. Meskipun para pakar pengobatan saat ini telah mengetahui bahwa penyebab utama dari kanker adalah radikal bebas mereka masih mempergunakan lokasi pengobatan khusus untuk menghancurkan tumor. Metode ini hanya menghambat pertumbuhannya tanpa sekalipun menyentuh inti permasalahannya. Para ahli herbal telah melakukan penelitian untuk mengetahui apa yang menjadi penyebab dari radikal bebas tersebut. Sehingga akhirnya didapatkan suatu kesimpulan bahwa radikal bebas disebabkan oleh kekacauan daya tahan tubuh. Mekanisme sistem pertahanan tubuh menjadi rusak dan memproduksi sel-sel yang dapat menghancurkan dirinya sendiri dengan sasaran pada sel-sel yang baik dalam proses penghancuran integritas sel-sel tersebut.
AV Metacare telah dipersiapkan untuk menjadi sebuah inovasi baru yang ditujukan untuk melakukan pencegahan terhadap penyebaran sel-sel kanker atau metastasis dengan dua cara kerja dasar, yaitu : aktifitas Immunomodulatory dan aktifitas anti Metastatik. Komposisi herbal AV Metacare terdiri dari tumbuhan pilihan yang diperoleh dari penelitian selama bertahun-tahun. Tumbuhan ini, terbukti secara klinis, memiliki bahan yang mengandung immunomodulatory dan mampu mengawasi penyebaran sel kanker dengan cara mengikat pada permukaan luar protein E-Cadherin sehingga menghalangi adhesi sel kanker ke dalam jaringan yang masih baik. Proses ini mencegah penyebaran sel kanker dan memastikan bahwa perlindungan alami tubuh membiarkan berbagai perubahan biokimia dalam tubuh menjadi normal kembali. Kapasitas antioksidan dalam tumbuhan ini telah diakui oleh kalangan dunia pengobatan internasional dalam memainkan peranan yang penting untuk perlindungan terhadap kanker serta pengawasan penyebaran kanker dengan bertindak sebagai “free radical scavengers”
Hasil riset pada 50 penderita kanker payudara, AV Metacare terbukti menunjukkan kemajuan yang signifikan pada 41 penderita (82%) dengan hasil test menurun/melemahnya sel-sel kanker. Hal ini menunjukan bahwa AV Metacare merupakan anti oksidan yang sangat kuat.


Most people have heard of a few Cancers, the list of Cancers is long and perplexing. The one common thread that can be drawn from all Cancers is that they all seem to be caused by a common factor:- Rogue Cells. These Rogue cells, are called Free Radicals. Even though the modern Physician knows that the primary cause of cancers are free radicals, they still use site specific treatments to destroy tumors. The treatment is localized and does not address the core issue. Herbalism looks at the cause of free radicals. It is an established fact that Free Radicals are caused by an immune disorder. The body defense mechanism is impaired and produces self destructive cells that target good cells in the process destroying cellular integrity. Given below is a list of Cancers following which is an explanation of the herbs used to produce AV METACARE. Cancer is not one disease, but rather many related diseases. Cancer is typed according to the part of the body where it is located and the kind of cells that comprise it. The most common types of cancer cells and their locations are:
Carcinomas originate in skin tissue or tissues that line the body cavities and such internal organs as the lungs, breast, colon, and intestines.
Sarcomas grow in bones and connective tissues between organs and skin, and sometimes spread into the blood or lymphatic system.
Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system, usually occurring in the lymph nodes.
Leukemias form in the blood or circulatory system, particularly in the bone marrow, which is the site of blood cell production.
Myelomas are tumors of bone marrow cells and frequently form simultaneously in many sites, including the ribs, vertebrae, and pelvic bones.
Composition
Withaniasomnifera: One of Ayurveda’s most powerful herbs, Withania somnifera has been the subject of over 100 international clinical studies. The role of the herb in various immune disorders, endocrine disorders, its anti-inflammatory activity, the anxiolytic activity of its extracts has been established beyond doubt. Yet, the most important activity of Withania remains its potent immunomodulating activity. A study Davis L, & Kuttan G, showed the effect of Withania somnifera on the cellular immune responses (CMI) was studied in normal as well as tumour bearing animals. Administration of Withania extract was found to enhance the proliferation of lymphocytes, bone marrow cells and thymocytes in responses to mitogens. Both PHA and Con A mitogens along with Withania treated splenocytes, bone marrow cells and thymocytes could stimulate proliferation twice greater than the normal. Withania treated splenocytes along with the mitogen LPS (10 microg/ml) could stimulate the lymphocyte proliferation six times more than the normal. Natural killer cell activity (NK) was found to be enhanced significantly in both the normal and the tumour bearing group and it was found to be earlier than the control (48.92% cell lysis). Antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) was found to be enhanced in the Withania treated group on the 9th day (65% cell lysis). An early Antibody dependent complement mediated cytotoxicity (ACC) was observed in the Withania treated group on day 13 (47% cell lysis). J Prakash and co workers demonstrated the chemopreventive effect of Withania somnifera root extract (WSRE) on 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin cancer in Swiss albino mice. The skin lesions were induced by the twice-weekly topical application of DMBA (100 nmol/ 100 microliters acetone) for 8 wk on the shaved back of mice. WSRE was administered at the maximal tolerated dose of 400 mg/kg p.o. three times per week on alternate days 1 wk before DMBA and continued for 24 wk thereafter. The results of the study revealed a significant decrease in incidence and average number of skin lesions in mice compared with DMBA alone at the end of Week 24. Biochemical parameters were assessed in the lesions of WSRE-treated and untreated control mice. A significant impairment was noticed in the levels of reduced glutathione, malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione S-transferase in skin lesions of DMBA-treated control mice compared with vehicle-treated mice. These parameters were returned to near normal by administration of WSRE to DMBA-treated mice. The above findings were supported by histopathological studies. From the present study, it can be inferred that WRSE possesses potential chemopreventive activity in this experimental model of cancer. The chemopreventive activity may be linked to the antioxidant/free radical-scavenging constituents of the extract. The anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of WSRE are also likely to contribute to its chemopreventive action. In a study by Russo A, and co workers the free radical scavenging capacity of methanolic extracts from Witania Somnifera was investigated as well as and the effect on DNA cleavage induced by H2O2 UV-photholysis. In addition, the investigators investigated whether the plant extracts are capable of reducing the hydrogen peroxide-induced cytotoxicity and DNA damage in human non-immortalized fibroblasts. The extract showed a dose-dependent free radical scavenging capacity and a protective effect on DNA cleavage;. These results were confirmed by a significant protective effect on H2O2-induced cytoxicity and DNA damage in human non-immortalized fibroblasts. These antioxidant effects of active principle of Withania Somnifera may explain, at least in part, the reported anti-stress, immunomodulatory, cognition-facilitating, anti-inflammatory and antiaging effects produced by the plant extracts in experimental animal and in clinical situations and may justify the further investigation of its other beneficial biological properties. Tinospora cordifolia: A reputed immunoprotector, this herb is used in Ayurveda for longevity. Its role as an immunoprotector has been established in various clinical trials and the extract of this herb has demonstrated significant immunomodulating properties. Aqueous extract of T. cordifolia inhibited Fenton (FeSO4) reaction and radiation mediated 2-deoxyribose degradation in a dose dependent fashion with an IC50 value of 700 microg/ml for both Fenton and radiation mediated 2-DR degradation. Similarly, it showed a moderate but dose dependent inhibition of chemically generated superoxide anion at 500 microg/ml concentration and above with an IC50 value of 2000 microg/ml. Aqueous extract inhibited the formation of Fe2+-bipiridyl complex and formation of comet tail by chelating Fe2+ ions in a dose dependent manner with an IC50 value of 150 microg/ml for Fe2+-bipirydyl formation and maximally 200 microg/ml for comet tail formation, respectively. The extract inhibited ferrous sulphate mediated lipid peroxidation in a dose-dependent manner with an IC50 value of 1300 microg/ml and maximally (70%) at 2000 microg/ml. The results reveal that the direct and indirect antioxidant actions of T. cordifolia probably act in corroboration to manifest the overall radioprotective effects. Jagetia and co workers have shown that the exposure of HeLa cells to 0, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 microg/ml of Tinospora cordifolia extracts (methanol, aqueous and methylene chloride) resulted in a dose-dependent but significant increase in cell killing, when compared to non-drug-treated controls. The effects of methanol and aqueous extracts were almost identical. However, methylene chloride extract enhanced the cell killing effect by 2.8- and 6.8-fold when compared either to methanol or aqueous extract at 50 and 100 microg/ml, respectively. Conversely, the frequency of micronuclei increased in a concentration-dependent manner in Tinospora cordifolia-treated groups and this increase in the frequency of micronuclei was significantly higher than the non-drug-treated control cultures and also with respect to 5 microg/ml Tinospora cordifolia extract-treated cultures, at the rest of the concentrations evaluated. Furthermore, the micronuclei formation was higher in the methylene chloride extract-treated group than in the other two groups. The dose response relationship for all three extracts evaluated was linear quadratic. The effect of Tinospora cordifolia extracts was comparable or better than doxorubicin treatment. The micronuclei induction was correlated with the surviving fraction of cells and the correlation between cell survival and micronuclei induction was found to be linear quadratic. Our results demonstrate that Tinospora cordifolia killed the cells very effectively in vitro and deserves attention as an antineoplastic agent Ocimum sanctum: Holy Basil as it is commonly known is considered a herb of the Gods. Its adaptogenic properties make this a particularly important plants in the prevention of immune disorders. Researchers at the Department of Horticulture and National Food Safety and Toxicology, Michigan State University, USA. have demonstrated the antioxidant activity of the herb extracts.Two Researchers, Vrinda B & Uma Devi P , have shown that Orientin (Ot) and Vicenin (Vc), two water-soluble flavonoids isolated from the leaves of Indian holy basil Ocimum sanctum have shown significant protection against radiation lethality and chromosomal aberrations in vivo. Other researchers at The Department of Horticulture and National Food Safety and Toxicology, Michigan State University, USA have demonstrated the anti-oxidant activity by bioassay-directed extraction of the fresh leaves and stems of Ocimum sanctum and purification of the extract yielded the following compounds; cirsilineol [1], cirsimaritin [2], isothymusin [3], isothymonin [4], apigenin [5], rosmarinic acid [6], and appreciable quantities of eugenol. The structures of compounds 1-6 were established using spectroscopic methods. Compounds 1 and 5 were isolated previously from O. sanctum whereas compounds 2 and 3 are here identified for the first time from O. sanctum. Eugenol, a major component of the volatile oil, and compounds 1, 3, 4, and 6 demonstrated good antioxidant activity at 10-microM concentrations. Anti-inflammatory activity or cyclooxygenase inhibitory activity of these compounds were observed. Eugenol demonstrated 97% cyclooxygenase-1 inhibitory activity when assayed at 1000-microM concentrations. Compounds 1, 2, and 4-6 displayed 37, 50, 37, 65, and 58% cyclooxygenase-1 inhibitory activity, respectively, when assayed at 1000-microM concentrations. Researchers studying the incidence of papillomas and squamous cell carcinomas have shown that these significantly reduced, and treatment with extracts of Ocimum sanctum increased the survival rate in the topically applied leaf paste and orally administered extracts to animals. Orally administered aqueous extract have showed profound effect in Histopathological observations made on the mucosa confirmed these findings. Further fluorescent spectral studies at 405 nm excitation on the mucosa of control, DMBA and extracts orally administered experimental animals showed a prominent maxima at 430 nm for control, 628 nm for DMBA induced carcinomas while aqueous and ethanolic extracts administered animals showed at 486 nm and 488 nm, respectively. The fluorescent intensity at 630 nm (FI630 nm) was significantly reduced and the ratio of fluorescent intensities at 520 nm and 630 nm (FI520 nm/630 nm) were significantly increased in orally administered extracts compared to DMBA treated animals. These observations suggest that the orally administered extract of O. sanctum may have the ability to prevent the early events of carcinogenesis. A study by Banerjee S and co workers, reports the modulatory influence of extract from the leaves of Ocimum sanctum on the activities of cytochrome p-450, cytochrome b5, and aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase enzymes in the liver and glutathione-S-transferase and reduced glutathione level in the liver, lung, and stomach of the mouse. Oral treatment with the leaf extract at 400 and 800 mg/kg body wt for 15 days would significantly elevate the activities of cytochrome p-450 (p <>Citrus aurantium: Modified pectins extracted from this plant yield compounds that have anti-metastatic activity. Avraham Raz, PhD, director of the tumor progression and metastasis lab at Detroit's Barbara Ann Karamanos Cancer Institute, became interested in the way cancer cells clump together to form tumors. He found that this clumping needed sticky sugars -- and that pectins can keep these sugars from sticking. Normal pectins won't work in the blood stream. But Raz's team found a way to alter pectin so that it could be digested and enter the blood. And that's not all. In a recent issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Raz and colleagues showed that these modified citrus pectins cut the size of tumors in mice with implanted human breast and colon cancers. A team of researchers at Wayne State University, School of Medicine, and Department of Pathology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI, USA. studied the effects of high pH- and temperature-modified citrus pectin (MCP), a nondigestible, water-soluble polysaccharide fiber derived from citrus fruit that specifically inhibits the carbohydrate-binding protein galectin-3, on tumor growth and metastasis in vivo and on galectin-3-mediated functions in vitro. METHODS: In vivo tumor growth, angiogenesis, and metastasis were studied in athymic mice that had been fed with MCP in their drinking water and then injected orthotopically with human breast carcinoma cells (MDA-MB-435) into the mammary fat pad region or with human colon carcinoma cells (LSLiM6) into the cecum. Galectin-3-mediated functions during tumor angiogenesis in vitro were studied by assessing the effect of MCP on capillary tube formation by human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in Matrigel. The effects of MCP on galectin-3-induced HUVEC chemotaxis and on HUVEC binding to MDA-MB-435 cells in vitro were studied using Boyden chamber and labeling assays, respectively. The data were analyzed by two-sided Student's t test or Fisher's protected least-significant-difference test.

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Therapy Herbal Untuk Nyeri Tulang

Nyeri, ngilu dan kekakuan gerak yang sering kita asumsikan sebagai rematik dan encok sebenarnya merupakan radang persendian (osteo-arthritis). Hal ini terjadi karena terbentuknya asam dalam otot dan menurunnya fungsi sistem pembuangan sehingga terjadi penumpukan sisa asam pada otot dan persendian kita. Selain hal itu, persendian juga menjadi tempat mengendapnya toksin-toksin.
Keadaaan demikian yang berlarut-larut akan dapat menyebabkan kelainan pada bentuk persendian. Banyak faktor dari kehidupan modern yang memperburuk kondisi penderita radang persendian. Kurangnya olah raga yang teratur, konsumsi yang berlebihan terhadap makanan gorengan (fast food), makanan yang berkadar gula tinggi (manis), daging merah (steak) dan lain-lain akan menghasilkan penumpukan asam laktat yang umumnya dikenal asam urat.
AV MBJ dengan 2 tahapan dasarnya, yakni : Cleansing (pembersihan) dan Rejuvenate (rejuvenasi-peremajaan sel) diformulasikan untuk menetralisir tumpukan sisa asam dan toksin-toksin pada persendian, selanjutnya membantu proses pembuangannya dengan memperbaiki / melancarkan sirkulasi darah sehingga akan mengurangi bahkan menghilangkan peradangan sendi secara lembut dan aman.
Dari hasil riset AV MBJ terbukti sangat efektif dalam menstimulasi sistem kekebalan tubuh. Dalam referensi imiah dikatakan bahwa arthritis merupakan masalah menurunnya sistem kekebalan tubuh. Oleh karena itu AV MBJ sangatlah efektif dan aman untuk perawatan dalam kasus-kasus arthritis mulai dari yang ringan sampai yang kronis.


Osteoarthritis (OS-tee-oh-are-THRY-tis) (OA), or degenerative joint disease, is one of the oldest and most common types of arthritis. It is characterized by the breakdown of the joint's cartilage. Cartilage is the part of the joint that cushions the ends of bones. Cartilage breakdown causes bones to rub against each other, causing pain and loss of movement. Most commonly affecting middle-aged and older people, OA can range from very mild to very severe. It affects hands and weight-bearing joints such as knees, hips, feet and the back.
The other common form of arthritis is Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) involves inflammation of the lining of many different joints in your body. In some people, RA can also affect other parts of the body, including the blood, the lungs, and the heart. Inflammation of the joint lining, called the synovium, can cause pain, stiffness, swelling, warmth, and redness. The affected joint may also lose its shape, resulting in loss of normal movement. RA can last a long time, and can be a disease of flares (active) and remissions (little to no activity. Arthritis is caused by an immune system disorder commonly referred to autoimmune disorder. It is characterized by chronic inflammation of joints, immobility of joints, chronic pain and water retention. Conventional therapies used in the treatment of arthritis are only palliative and offer no cure. Ayurveda recognizes the root cause of Arthritis and has been successfully used in the treatment of various forms of arthritis for centuries. Causes:
Abnormal wear and tear of connective tissues
Use of steroids and other muscle building drugs
Autoimmune disorder
Allergies
Lack of exercise
Composition
Boswellia serrata: Boswellia serrata tree is commonly found in India. The therapeutic value of its gum (sallaki) has been known. It posses good anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic and analgesic activity. A randomized double blind placebo controlled crossover study was conducted to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of Boswellia serrata Extract (BSE) in 30 patients of osteoarthritis of knee, 15 each receiving active drug or placebo for eight weeks. After the first intervention, washout was given and then the groups were crossed over to receive the opposite intervention for eight weeks. All patients receiving drug treatment reported decrease in knee pain, increased knee flexion and increased walking distance. The frequency of swelling in the knee joint was decreased. Radiologically there was no change. The observed differences between drug treated and placebo being statistically significant, are clinically relevant. BSE was well tolerated by the subjects except for minor gastrointestinal ADRs. BSE is recommended in the patients of osteoarthritis of the knee with possible therapeutic use in other arthritis. In a separate study the researchers showed that compounds from the gum with genuine antiinflammatory effects are pentacyclic triterpenes of the boswellic acid type. Boswellic acids inhibit the leukotriene biosynthesis in neutrophilic granulocytes by a non-redox, noncompetitive inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase. The effect is triggered by boswellic acids binding to the enzyme. Moreover certain boswellic acids have been described to inhibit elastase in leukocytes, to inhibit proliferation, induce apoptosis and to inhibit topoisomerases of leukoma- and glioma cell lines. A series of chronic inflammatory diseases are thought to be perpetuated by leukotrienes. In clinical trials promising results were observed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic colitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, bronchial asthma und peritumoral brains edemas. Commiphora mukul: One of the ingredients most commonly found in Ayurvedic arthritis formulas is guggul, an oleoresin of the herb Commiphora mukul (CM). The authors have conducted both preclinical and clinical investigations of guggul for reduction of pain, stiffness, and improved function, and to determine tolerability in older patients with a diagnosis of OA of the knee. METHODS: The study was conducted using an outcome, quasi-experimental, model. Thirty male and female participants meeting the inclusion/exclusion criteria, with a score of 2 or more on the Kellegran-Lawrence scale for at least 1 knee, were admitted in the study. CM was administered in capsule form (500 mg concentrated exact delivered TID) along with food. The WOMAC Total Score was used as a primary outcome measure. VAS scales, 6-minute walk-test, and WOMAC subscales were used as outcome measures. RESULTS: At the end of treatment, there was a significant difference in the scores of the primary and secondary outcome measures. On the primary measure, WOMAC total score, participants were significantly improved (P <>Cyprus scariosus: It is a pestiferous perennial weed with dark green glabrous culms, arising from a system of underground tubers. The plant has an elaborate underground system consisting of tubers, rhizomes and roots. The tubers are white and succulent when young, and hard and black when mature. Cyperine is the major constituent in the plant. The plant is a reputed hypotensive, anti-inflammatory & diuretic. Zingiber officinalis: Ginger, the rhizome of Zingiber officinale Roscoe (Zingiberaceae), is a commom constituent of diet worldwide and it has been reported that its extracts present some pharmacological activities. Here the researchers investigated the effects of the extract of ginger rhizomes on the classical models of rat paw and skin edema. The carrageenan-, compound 48/80- or serotonin-induced rat paw edema were inhibited significantly by the intraperitoneal administration of ginger extract. Ginger extract was also effective in inhibiting 48/80-induced rat skin edema at doses of 0.6 and 1.8 mg/site. Rat skin edema induced by substance P or bradikinin was not affected by treatment with Z. officinalis extract. The intraperitoneal administration of ginger extract (186 mg/kg(-1) body wt.) 1 hr. prior to serotonin injections, reduced significantly the serotonin-induced rat skin edema. Our results demonstrated that crude extract of Zingiber officinale was able to reduce rat paw and skin edema induced by carrageenan, 48/80 compound and serotonin. The antiedematogenic activity seems to be related, at least partially, to an antagonism of the serotonin receptor. In a separate study conducted at the Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of Miami, Florida, USA, 261 patients with OA of the knee and moderate-to-severe pain were enrolled in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, parallel-group, 6-week study. After washout, patients received ginger extract or placebo twice daily, with acetaminophen allowed as rescue medication. The primary efficacy variable was the proportion of responders experiencing a reduction in "knee pain on standing," using an intent-to-treat analysis. A responder was defined by a reduction in pain of > or = 15 mm on a visual analog scale. RESULTS: In the 247 evaluable patients, the percentage of responders experiencing a reduction in knee pain on standing was superior in the ginger extract group compared with the control group (63% versus 50%; P = 0.048). Analysis of the secondary efficacy variables revealed a consistently greater response in the ginger extract group compared with the control group, when analyzing mean values: reduction in knee pain on standing (24.5 mm versus 16.4 mm; P = 0.005), reduction in knee pain after walking 50 feet (15.1 mm versus 8.7 mm; P = 0.016), and reduction in the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis composite index (12.9 mm versus 9.0 mm; P = 0.087). Change in global status and reduction in intake of rescue medication were numerically greater in the ginger extract group. Change in quality of life was equal in the 2 groups. Patients receiving ginger extract experienced more gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events than did the placebo group (59 patients versus 21 patients). GI adverse events were mostly mild.

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Therapy Herbal Untuk Ginjal

Ginjal mempunyai fungsi sebagai tempat untuk memproses dan mengatur keseimbangan kimiawi dari semua cairan tubuh dan sekaligus berfungsi sebagai sistem pembuangan residu cairan tubuh melalui saluran kencing. Jadi ginjal merupakan organ utama yang berfungsi mengontrol dan mempertahankan keseimbangan kimiawi cairan tubuh.
Pada tingkat yang tidak begitu parah, penyakit seperti batu ginjal, glomeralonephritis akut (peradangan sementara pada bagian ginjal), peradangan kandung kemih (cystitis) menyebabkan kondisi yang tidak enak dan sangat menggangu.
AV Uri K, sangat efektif untuk mencegah dan mengurangi pembentukan batu ginjal. Kombinasi komposisi AV Uri K diformulasikan secara khusus untuk mengatasi gangguan ginjal dengan memperbaiki sumber permasalahannya.
Beberapa komposisi AV Uri K merupakan bahan yang telah teruji dan terbukti mempunyai potensi tinggi sebagai anti inflammatory (infeksi), serta potensi yang tinggi sebagai pengurai batu ginjal. Sehingga proses pembuangan hasil penguraian/pengikisan batu ginjal tidak akan menimbulkan infeksi.
Dari riset terbukti, AV Uri K secara signifikan meredakan, mengurangi bahkan menghilangkan sakit pinggang yang disebabkan karena batu ginjal, menghentikan pendarahan pada urine (hermaturia), menghilangkan keruhnya urine, menghilangkan demam akibat batu ginjal atau infeksi pada saluran kencing karena pecahan batu ginjal (dysuria). AV Uri K juga mampu mengikis batu ginjal serta merupakan anti inflamatory/anti infeksi yang sangat kuat dan hal ini sangat bermanfaat bagi penderita pembesaran prostat.


The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the ureters ( the tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder). The urinary tract maintains the chemical balance of all body fluids and is a primary system for removal of waste products. The kidneys are essential for maintaining the body’s chemical balance and is therefore a major organ. A number of kidney disorders are life threatening and at the less severe level, disorders such as kidney stones, acute glomerulonephritis ( temporary inflammation of a portion of the kidney), bladder infections and cystitis are extremely uncomfortable at best. Modern medicine has no answer except surgery which does not offer any guarantees. Traditional medicine however goes to the root cause of the problems associated with kidney disorders and cures/prevents these before they get life threatening or extremely painful. The kidneys are responsible for maintaining the quality of blood that is vital for life. If the toxins generated by the catabolic process builds up in the blood, septicemia results and the death is a real possibility.
Composition
Crateva nurvala In conventional medicine, obstructive uropathy is still a challenging problem. The available operative and lithotripsy procedures are not free from complications and recurrence of stone formation is quite common. On the other hand, in the traditional Indian system of medicine, several plants are claimed to be used successfully in the treatment of urolithasis. The medicinal value of Crateva nurvala has been described against a variety of urinary disorders, including urolithiasis. R Anand et al have studied these claims and have reported in their report that the extract of the stem bark of Crateva nurvala showed significant dose dependant (25-100mg/kg, p.o.) prophylactic activity against experimentally induced urolith formation in rats. The authors also reported that the drug reversed the biochemical parameters in urine, blood and serum and brought back histopathological changes towards normality. Y S Prabhakar & D Suresh Kumar in a separate report have conducted an exhaustive investigation into the various activities of Crateva nurvala and the report shows that the drug provides significant increase in bladder tone leading to an increase in the expulsive force of urination. The same author has also reported that the drug had beneficial effects on neurogenic bladder. These effects were observed after three months of therapy. The same author has also reported that after administration of the drug for one month, it was noticed that the excretion of urinary calcium was reduced to a great extent, while the excretion of sodium and magnesium increased significantly. On plotting the electrolyte values on a triangular graph, a shifting of values towards the non-lithogenic zone was observed. The drug was also found to alter the relative proportion of calcium, magnesium and sodium which precipate in calculus formation. Prasad et al studied the effect of an extract of Crateva nurvala stem-bark in various experimental models. It was found that it increases the tone of the smooth muscle intestine and ureters of guinea pig, dog and humans) and skeletal muscle (rectii of frog) in vitro. The PE extract of the bark inhibited acute, sub-acute and chronic inflammations in albino rats induced by carragenin, histamine, croton oil and formaldehyde. The mechanism of action was found to be similar to that of betamethasone, but without the latter’s side effects. Administration of 50 ml of stem-bark decoction twice a day to 46 patients with urinary stone caused a significant anti-urolithiatric action. Over a period of between 1-47 weeks, 28 patients were able to pass the stone, while 18 experienced symptomatic relief. The spontaneous passing of stones following C. nurvala therapy may be facilitated by the tonic contractile action of the drug on smooth muscle. Singh, re-examined the lithotritic action of the stem-bark in patients suffering from calcium oxalate stones. After treatment for 12 weeks significant reduction in pain and dysuria was noted. There was also some reduction in the size of the stones Y S Prabhakar and a co worker investigated the properties of C Nurvala in the treatment of urinary stones. The authors reported that the drug show promise in the treatment of the disease. The cytoprotective action of luepol isolated from C. Nurvala stem bark against free radical toxicity has been investigated in experimental urolithiasis by R Baskar and co workers. The researchers reported that the administrating of the drug induced a remarkable decrease in kidney oxalate level and was also effective in counteracting the free radical toxicity by bringing about a significant decrease in peroxide levels and increase in antioxidant status.) Boerhaavia diffusa : Anubha Singh and co workers conducted a study to investigate the effect of Boerhaavia diffusa in experimental acute Pylelonephritis in albino rats. The authors reported that the drug was found to be useful in a variety of renal diseases, they found that in experimental acute pylelonephritis, the drug reduced the inflammatory changes as well as abscess formation in the kidneys after E.coli inoculation. It also reduced the bacterial count in urine samples of the infected animals. The authors concluded that treatment with B. Diffusa extract definitely plays a protective role in renal disorders. Prof. Vimaladevi at the Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Waltair, investigated the diuretic effect of Boerhaavia diffusa and phyllanthus niruri. The author reported that the mixture was found to be very effective . The diuretic activity of the plant is considered to play a vital role in the elimination of kidney stones and in the reduction in size of the stones H.N. Verma and L.P. Awashti investigated the anti-viral properties of the plant and reported that the plant showed significant inhibitory activity Shiv pal Singh studied the antileucorrhoeal activity of the plant and reported that the continued use of the drug was very encouraging. 40% of the patients showed marked improvement and became almost symptom free within a week and the other 60% were relieved after a fortnight. Since Leucorrhoea is only a symptom of an infection of the urinary tract, the drug shows activity against an unspecified infection Lawsonia alba : Lawsonia alba is one of natures most widely used herbs. The Egyptians have used it for centuries in cosmetic applications and it was one of Cleopatra’s favorite herbs. Traditional medicine men in India have prescribed this herb for a variety of diseases and these claims have been investigated by a number of modern day researchers. M.K. Bagi and co workers studied the pharmacological activity of the herb. An extract of the herb was found to have dose dependant analgesic activity when administered orally. A Gupta et al studied the anti-inflammatory activity of some active principles of Lawsonia leaves. The authors noted that the drug demonstrated activity equivalent to phenylbutazone in the dose of 15mg/kg. D. Le Mordant & J.P. Forestier at the Paul Selatier University reviewed the various uses of the herb in different schools of traditional medicine, especially with those pharmaceutical properties scientifically proven. In a systematic study, Abd. El Malek showed that the antibiotic activity of the leaf of plant was due to 4 compounds. Of these, Lawsone when tested alone had significant antibiotic activity, Gallic acid is a known antiseptic. The authors have noted in conclusion that the herb has diverse pharmacological activity. Tribulus Terrestris : R Anand et al, reported that the administration of ethanolic fraction of Tribulus terrestris fruit resulted in a varying degree of reduction is deposition of stone as compared to the untreated control animals. B N Sannd et al undertook a study to evaluate the effect of the drug in the management of Urolithiasis. The authors have reported that the results of the study were very encouraging alongwith high rate of symptomatic relief. The study proved that pathologically and radiologically 28.57 % of patients of renal calculi and 75% of patients of ureteric calculi passed their calculi completely and in other patients there was a marked or partial expulsion of calculi or dislodgement of calculi or there was a change in shape, size and consistencies of calculi. The product also contains other Ayurvedic herbs that have synergetic action in various kidney disorders. Several investigators have shown that the crude extracts of Bergenia ligulata had significant activity in dissolving preformed stones. The extract of the plant has marked anti-inflammatory activity and demonstrates diuretic action .

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Herbal Untuk Desentri



Disentri dan diare adalah problem kesehatan yang populer dan kadang-kadang menjadi penyakit yang menahun. Kedua penyakit tersebut diakibatkan terkontaminasinya makanan / air yang kita konsumsi.
Dalam banyak kasus, kedua penyakit tersebut dapat menyebabkan peradangan yang parah dan kadang-kadang mematikan. Obat-obatan modern atau allopathic pada umumnya hanya meredakan peradangan, sehingga akan kambuh lagi jika melakukan pekerjaan-pekerjaan yang berat.
Ayurveda selama lebih dari 4000 tahun telah menyatakan penyakit tersebut sebagai salah satu penyakit yang perlu diatasi dengan jalan pemusnahan bakteri-bakteri yang berbahaya untuk selamanya.
AV Gastro mengandung bahan-bahan nabati murni dan ekstrak yang anti bakterial, anti viral activity dan tidak terpengaruhi oleh mutasi patogen, pada tahap Cleansing komposisi AV Gastro akan bereaksi aktif memusnahkan bakteri-bakteri berbahaya tersebut.
Selanjutnya pada tahap Rejuvenasi, komposisi AV Gastro akan menetralisir kelebihan asam lambung dan memperbaiki kerusakan sel-sel organ pencernaan untuk meningkatkan dan mengoptimalkan fungsi pencernaan.
AV Gastro merupakan alternatif natural dalam menyehatkan dan meningkatkan fungsi organ-organ pencernaan tanpa efek samping serta dapat digunakan dengan aman meski dikombinasi dengan obat-obatan lain.
Dari riset yang dilakukan terhadap 100 penderita diare dan disentri mulai dari yang ringan sampai yang berat, AV Gastro menunjukkan hasil yang sangat memuaskan sebagai anti infeksi dan anti bakteri. Dilaporkan hampir semua penderita mengalami kesembuhan lebih cepat dari pada jika memakai obat-obatan medis lainnya,tanpa mengalami kekurangan cairan dan tidak banyak kehilangan berat badan serta tenaga dan kesegaran cepat sekali pulih. Dalam penelitian juga terbukti bahwa AV Gastro juga mematikan telur-telur bakteri yang belum sempat menetas.


Dysentery and diarrhea are common and sometimes chronic health problems. Both are the result of contaminated foods and water. In many cases both these problems can lead to severe infections and sometimes death. Modern(allopathic ) medicines are used to all over the world to “cure” these diseases, but in reality they do nothing more than suppress the infection, which reappears later with a far stronger activity. Drug resistance is a common occurrence in conventional medicine and newer and more powerful antibiotics are needed to keep up with drug resistance. Ayurveda has for over 4000 years recognized this particular disease as one that needs to be treated in a way that the pathogens are destroyed forever.
Composition
Holarrhena antidysenterica: H.antidysenterica is a deciduous shrub or small tree. The bark is rather rough, pale brownish or greyish; the leaves are opposite, subsessile, elliptic or ovate-oblong, membranous; the flowers are white, in terminal corymbose cymes; the follicles, divaricate, cylindric and usually white spotted; the seeds are light brown. The principal alkaloid of kurchi is conessine. The other alkaloids reported to be present in the bark are: conamine, conkurchine, connessimine, kurchine, conarrhinine, holarrhinene and isoconcessimine Various fractions of H.antidysenterica showed promising activity against experimental amoebiasis in rats and hamsters. The fruit extract (50% ethanolic) showed antiprotozoal effect against Ent. histolytica strain STA, Trypanosoma evansi; anticancer effect against human epidrmoid carcinoma of the nasopharynx in tissue culture and hypoglycemic activity in rats. Holarrhena antidysenterica extracts were found to show potentially interesting activity against test bacteria. These active extracts were also assayed for cellular toxicity to fresh sheep erythrocytes and found to have no cellular toxicity
Aegle marmelos: A study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of aqueous and methanolic plant extracts Aegle marmelos unripe fruit for its antidiarrhoeal potential against castor-oil induced diarrhoea in mice. The methanolic plant extract was more effective than aqueous plant extracts against castor-oil induced diarrhoea. The methanolic plant extract significantly reduced induction time of diarrhoea and total weight of the faeces. The result obtained establish the efficacy of these plant extracts as antidiarrhoeal agents. Oral administration of bergenin and norbergenin, two isocoumarins, isolated from the leaves and roots of Flueggea microcarpa and luvangetin, a pyranocoumarin isolated from the seeds of Aegle marmelos Correa, showed significant protection against pylorus-ligated and aspirin-induced gastric ulcers in rats and cold restraint stress-induced gastric ulcers in rats and guinea pigs. The study on prostaglandins release by human colonic mucosal incubates, indicated a concentration-dependent (1-10 micrograms/ml) stimulatory effect of bergenin and norbergenin, while luvangetin (1-10 micrograms/ml) did not produce any effect. The results suggest that gastroprotective effects of bergenin and norbergenin could be due to increased prostaglandin production while, some other mucosal defensive factors may be involved for luvangetin.
Andrographis paniculata: Thanagkul B, Chaichantipayut C. conducted a double-blind study of Andrographis paniculata Nees and tetracycline in acute diarrhea and bacillary dysentery. The Investigators showed that the herb demonstrated significant anti-diarrheal activity. Experiments on animals demonstrate that AP can prevent or stop diarrhea. Diarrhea-type diseases are one of the top ten causes of death worldwide and are a leading cause of death in children in developing countries, especially those that are under five years of age. The use of antibiotics is producing antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. While there are many drugs used to relieve the symptoms of diarrhea (kaolin-pectin, bismuth, Lomotil, loperamide hydrochloride, and others), many have undesirable side effects. An inexpensive and easily obtained herbal remedy would benefit many, especially people in developing countries where diarrheal disease is almost catastrophic. Extracts of AP have been shown to have significant effects against the diarrhea associated with E. coli bacterial infections. The AP components, andrographolide and neoandrographolide, showed similar activity to loperamide (Imodium), the most common antidiarrheal drug. Acute bacterial diarrhea in patients was treated with a total dose of 500 mg andrographolide divided over three dosing periods per day for six days (2.5 to 3.0 mg/kg of body weight). This regimen was combined with rehydration. There were 66 cures of 80 patients treated -- an 82.5% cure rate. Seven additional patients responded favorably to the treatment and only seven patients (8.8%) did not respond. The effectiveness of the treatment was confirmed by laboratory tests of stool samples. In another study, AP was used to treat 1,611 cases of bacterial dysentery and 955 cases of diarrhea with overall effectiveness of 91.3%. It had been believed that AP was effective against bacterial dysentry and diarrhea because it was antibacterial, but studies could not confirm this effect. However, the andrographolides were very effective in stopping the diarrhea. How this is accomplished is not completely understood at present. Chronic inflammation of the colon was treated with a combination of AP (60 g) and Rehmannia glutinosa (30 g), decocted. Rehmannia is a Chinese herb used to treat anemia, fatigue, and to promote the healing of injured bones. It is also a demulcent. The liquid part of the mixture was used as an enema at doses of 100 to 150 ml each night for fourteen days. Of a total of 85 patients, 61 (72%) were considered clinically cured and 22 (26%) had symptomatic relief.
Zingiber officinalis: The antibacterial activity of ethanolic extracts of ginger were investigated on selected pathogens using the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) assays. RESULTS: The extracts exhibited antibacterial activity against the pathogens. The MIC of extracts ranged from 0.0003 microg/ml to 0.7 microg/ml for ginger while MBC ranged from 0.1.35 microg/ml to 2.04 microg/ml for ginger CONCLUSION: Results indicated that extracts of ginger root may contain compounds with therapeutic activity. In a separate study researchers compared the inhibitory characteristics various plant extracts including Ginger with those of the commonly used antifungals, amphotericin B and ketoconazole, and the plant-derived antifungal, berberine. Several plant extracts, notably those from Zingiber officinale (ginger) had pronounced antifungal activity against a wide variety of fungi, including strains that were highly resistant to amphotericin B and ketoconazole. Further exploration of Z. officinale as an antifungal is warranted as this species is generally regarded as safe for human consumption.

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Therapy Herbal Untuk Jantung

Penyakit jantung menduduki urutan pertama sebagai penyebab kematian, khususnya di negara-negara maju. Berbagai faktor kehidupan modern telah terbukti memiliki andil besar dalam memberikan akibat buruk pada jantung dan sirkulasi darah. Gaya hidup seperti : cenderung selalu stress, kurang olah raga, istirahat tidak teratur adalah sebagai contoh gaya hidup modern yang dapat menyebabkan memburuknya kesehatan jantung.
Konsumsi lemak berlebihan (misal kegemaran akan fast food), diabetes, merokok, kegemukan, hipertensi juga memberikan dampak yang besar dalam memperburuk kesehatan jantung.
Terhambatnya suplai oksigen dalam darah ke jantung oleh timbunan kolesterol pada pembuluh darah, akan menimbulkan rasa sakit pada jantung dan jika arteri benar-benar tertutup maka dapat terjadi serangan jantung, menyempitnya arteri karena tumpukan kolesterol akan menghilangkan kemampuannya untuk mengembang dan berkontraksi. Penghambatan aliran darah akan meningkatkan pembentukan gumpulan darah dan mengakibatkan hipertensi yang dapat menyebabkan serangan jantung, stroke, bahkan kematian. Kolesterol tinggi dapat menutupi arteri dan menyumbat darah ke otak, ginjal, alat kelamin, jantung dan organ vital lainnya.
Dalam mengatasi problem-problem penyakit jantung ini akan terbukti betapa efektifnya manfaat dua tahapan dasar komposisi AV Circulo. Pada tahap Cleansing (pembersihan) komposisi AV Circulo secara signifikan akan mengontrol, menetralisir dan menstabilkan kolesterol dalam pembuluh darah, sehingga akan mengurangi bahkan menghilangkan penyumbatan arteri serta meningkatkan daya kontraksi arteri.
Pada tahap Rejuvenasi, komposisi AV Circulo akan melancarkan sirkulasi darah dengan memperbaiki dan menyehatkan sel-sel arteri sehingga dapat berfungsi maksimal, serta memperkuat otot jantung, dengan demikian sirkulasi, tekanan darah dan suplai oksigen ke jantung akan terkontrol dengan baik.
Riset yang dilakukan membuktikan bahwa AV Circulo sangat bermanfaat mengatasi gangguan pada jantung dan pembuluh darah. AV Circulo merupakan anti hipertensi, anti oksidan, mampu memperbaiki/meremajakan sel-sel pembuluh darah. Secara positif sangat bermanfaat meningkatkan fungsi-fungsi pembuluh darah dan otot-otot Jantung.

North America has one of the highest heart disease rates in the world. Since 1940 cardiovascular disease(CVD) has been the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the region. It is estimated that over 56 million Americans have some form of CVD. Although CVD is increasingly common as people age, it is not an inevitable consequence of the aging process. Atherosclerosis and other forms of CVD are almost non existent in some countries, even in elderly citizens. However when these people migrate to the US and consume a western diet, their risk of CVD increases to match that of someone born in the US. In addition , as developing countries gain affluence and convert from grain based to high -fat diets, the incidence of CVD escalates. It is seen from the above fact that dietary factor influence the risk of CVD. Since an entire population cannot change dietary habits ( most of which are based on aggressive marketing by huge consumer food companies), it has become imperative for the population to have remedies to counter this disease. Modern medicine has no answers and those offered by it have strong side effects. A trade off is inevitable and some times the side effects are greater than the benefit. The expansion of genetically modified food crops to rural economies in the third world has brought the problems of the western world to the door step of third world countries poorly equipped to deal with changes in lifestyles. A summary of factors leading to hardening of the arteries and heart disease
Unhealthy diet high in saturated fats
High blood pressure
Stressful lifestyles
Smoking (up to 300% higher)
Obesity
Lack of exercise
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Consume a high fiber diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Reduce animal fats, red meat, fried and processed foods, white sugar and salt.
Reduce caffeine, avoid smoking and alcohol.
Composition Terminalia arjuna bark This herb has been conclusively proven to have heart protective and blood pressure lowering activity. Studies have shown that extracts relieved heart pain and lowered blood pressure. It has also been shown to improve irregular palpitations. It increases the force of contraction and assists the nutrient supply to the heart, resulting in the heart muscle gaining energy and the number of heartbeats is reduced. Crategus oxycantha The fruits are cardiotonic, coronary vasodilator. It is reputed to dissolve deposits in thickened and sclerotic arteries. Various clinical studies reveal increased cardiac performance and output: decrease in peripheral vascular resistance; decrease in pulmonary arterial and capillary pressures; reductions in blood pressure at rest and during exercise; and improved metabolic parameters.This herb improves circulation and nutrition to the heart by dilating the coronary blood vessels. Various clinical studies reveal increased cardiac performance and reduction in blood pressure at rest and during exercise. Coleus forskholii (Forskholin 4%) Detailed pharmacological studies established that forskohlin lowered normal or elevated blood pressure in different animal species through a vasodilatory effect and that it had a positive intopic action on the heart muscle . The antihypertensive effects of forskohlin were attributed to a decrease in peripheral resistance by action of the drug on arteriolar smooth muscle. The positive inotropic effects of forskohlin in the cardiac muscle were shown to be initiated by stimulation of the myocardium cell membrane adenylate cyclase, followed by a rise in cyclic AMP, an activation of membrane-bound protein kinases, a lowering of the membrane bound Na+, K+ -ATPase activity and activation of the slow calcium gate, and an activation of cytopalsmic protein kinases. Coleus Forskohlii, shows that the plant kingdom offers excellent prospects in the search for further potent cardiac agents.
Boerhaavia diffusa The cardiovascular action of this herb has been clinically studied. Due to its diuretic activity it is specific for heart conditions with fluid retention. Withania somnifera Withania somnifera has been variously described as the most important medicinal plant in India. It has been used in most preperations due to it's confimed immunomodulatory action. This herb has been the focus of hundreds of clinical studies and is one of the most exhaustively researched herbs. The anti-stress activity of the roots of Withania somnifera has been reported in multiple clinical studies. Ashwagandha has been used in treatment of most debilitating diseases.

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Therapy Herbal Untuk Asma (Sesak Nafas)

Asma adalah salah satu jenis gangguan saluran dan organ-organ pernafasan yang pada dewasa ini secara signifikan berkembang dan menjadi salah satu penyakit terbesar di dunia.
Gangguan saluran pernafasan ini sangat rentan terhadap polusi udara, pemakaian obat-obatan sintentis dan diet yang salah. Sistem pencernaan yang tidak baik dan perasaan tertekan / stress merupakan faktor lain penyebab asma.
Sebagian penderita asma sangat peka terhadap lingkungan dan makanan yang dikonsumsi yang pada keadaan tertentu dapat menimbulkan reaksi alergi pada saluran pernafasan. Hal ini menyebabkan pelepasan lendir yang berlebihan sehingga mengganggu saluran pernafasan.
Pada umumnya asma dianggap sebagai penyakit turunan, tetapi dewasa ini para pakar medis telah dapat membuktikan bahwa faktor-faktor kehidupan seperti tersebut diatas dapat mengakibatkan timbulnya penyakit asma. AV Asmo memberikan solusi untuk meringankan bahkan menyembuhkan asma dan gangguan pernafasan secara efektif.
AV Asmo dengan komposisi herbal alami mampu memperbaiki kembali fungsi saluran pernapasan beserta organ-organnya. Memperkuat jaringan paru-paru agar dapat bekerja secara optimal. Meringankan gangguan pernapasan akibat alergi debu dan udara. Selain itu juga akan membantu mencegah dan mengendalikan serangan asma (sebagai anti asma alami), mencairkan lendir atau dahak (expectorant) yang mengganggu jalannya pernapasan, serta menghilangkan infeksi saluran pernapasan.
AV Asmo sangat ideal bagi para perokok. Karena komposisi ekstrak herbal yang dimilik oleh AV Asmo membantu jaringan paru-paru melakukan rejuvenasi sel-sel yang telah rusak karena zat-zat kimia yang terkandung di dalam rokok, sehingga dapat mencegah kerusakan paru-paru dan melegakan pernapasan. Bagi anda yang merokok (perokok aktif) dan juga yang hidup dilingkungan para perokok (perokok pasif) sangat dianjurkan untuk mulai mengkonsusmsi AV Asmo agar paru-paru yang mulai tercemar oleh asap rokok dapat dibersihkan.
Riset dilakukan terhadap para penderita asma ringan,pada mereka diberikan produk ini saat terjadi serangan asma, hasilnya membuktikan AV Asmo secara signifikan mengurangi histamin, menghilangkan infeksi saluran pernafasan dan mencairkan serta memudahkan pengeluaran dahak. AV Asmo adalah Anti Inflamatory Non Steroid, aman digunakan sebagai anti asma alami.

Breathing, an action that most of us take for granted, is for millions of people a painful and traumatic experience. Without breath we would be dead, and millions of asthma patients around the world live this near death experience every day of their lives. Asthma is an unusual disease in that it respects no age. It strikes those most vulnerable, the young and the aging as well as all across the age spectrum. It is particularly tragic in infants and young children, who must live the rest of their lives fighting for breath. What is asthma? Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the bronchial airways. Three things happen during an asthma attack:
1.The breathing passage becomes sorely inflamed, 2.The muscles constrict 3.Mucus production increases.
This causes severe wheezing and a feeling of breathlessness. Breathing becomes labored and painful. 1. A Proper diet (restrict the intake of foods that can cause an allergic reaction.) 2. Alternative medicine that does not have long-term side affects, as do steroids. 3. Yoga for exercising the bronchial pathways. 4. Exercise to keep the lungs in top condition. 5. Avoid areas with high pollen concentrations. 6. Use air purifiers at home, in the car and at work to remove impurities from the air.
Most modern offices use carpeting and a high concentration of electronic equipment. These lead to a concentration of particulate matter in closed environments and an increase of impurities in the air. For those suffering from asthma, well-ventilated rooms with little or no electronic equipment are desirable. Carpeting should be avoided.
There are two kinds of asthma:
1. Acute 2. Chronic
In the first case there is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes. Inflammation of the cells lining these tubes causes a secretion of sticky mucus. This mucus blocks the air pathways and gives a feeling of breathlessness, coughing is a reaction trying to eliminate the mucus, and there could be spitting up of phlegm. Wheezing is also noticed and occasionally an upper chest pain.
Chronic asthma is characterized by the excessive secretion of mucus in the bronchi. The victims are generally middle aged and older. Chronic bronchitis is far more prevalent in developing countries where the indiscriminate use of tobacco products, unchecked pollution, poorly ventilated homes using wood fires for cooking and heating, poor industrial safety standards (particularly in the paint industry) are some of the innumerable factors responsible for the high incidence of chronic asthma. However populations in industrialized countries of N America and Europe are also under threat as the consumption of fossil fuels and deforestation continues to grow alarmingly.
Composition
Adathoda vasica : Adhatoda vasica Nees is a shrub widespread throughout the tropical regions of southeast Asia. It possesses a wide spectrum of medicinal properties including positive effects on inflammatory diseases. The antiinflammatory activity of the methanol extract, the non-alkaloid fraction, the saponins and the alkaloids was evaluated by the modified hen's egg chorioallantoic membrane test. The alkaloid fraction showed potent activity at a dose of 50 microg/pellet equivalent to that of hydrocortisone while the MeOH extract and the other fractions showed less activity. In another study the antitussive activity of Adhatoda vasica (AV) extract was evaluated in anaesthetized guinea pigs and rabbits and in unanaesthetized guinea pigs. AV was shown to have a good antitussive activity. Intravenously, it was 1/20-1/40 as active as codeine on mechanically and electrically induced coughing in rabbits and guinea-pigs. After oral administration to the guinea-pig the antitussive activity of AV was similar to codeine against coughing induced by irritant aerosols. Tylophora asthamatica: The effects of the extract, the petroleum ether fraction, and the aqueous fraction of the extract of Tylophora asthmatica on weight of the adrenal gland and its functional activities (as evidenced by its cholesterol and vitamin C content, plasma steroid, hydroxyproline content in skin) and pituitary-adrenal axis were studied using normal, unilaterally adrenalectomised, dexamethasone-treated (steroid suppression of ACTH), and stereotaxically hypophysectomised male albino rats. The extracts showed similar actions (i.e. stimulation of adrenals as indicated by increase in weight and decrease in cholesterol and vitamin C contents). The plasma steroid level was increased but skin hydroxyproline level findings were not conclusive. T. asthmatica was found to antagonise dexamethasone/hypophysectomy-induced suppression of pituitary on activity of the adrenals. It may be concluded that T. asthmatica may act by a direct stimulation of the adrenal cortex. Coleus forskohlii: A team of researchers led by Tsukawaki M investigated the relaxant effects of forskolin, a diterpene derivative isolated from the roots of Coleus forskohlii, on guinea pig airway smooth muscle by measuring the isometric tension of tracheal smooth muscle in vitro and transcutaneous Po2 during the histamine inhalation test (HIT) in vivo. Forskolin (10(-9)-10(-5) M) caused dose-dependent relaxant effects on resting tone and on leukotriene C4 (10(-7) M)-, leukotriene D4 (10(-7) M)-, and carbachol (3 X 10(-6) M)-induced contraction of tracheal smooth muscle. Moreover, with propranolol pretreatment the relaxant effect of forskolin on tracheal smooth muscle did not change, whereas with the same pretreatment the relaxant effect of isoproterenol diminished. Forskolin (10(-8)-10(-6) M) raised tissue cyclic AMP levels dose-dependently in tracheal smooth muscle (6.7-359.9 pmol/mg protein). Forskolin (1 mg/kg) administered subcutaneously raised the respiratory threshold of (RT-histamine in the HIT. The determination of the RT-histamine by measuring tcPo2 was possible without anesthesia. These results suggest that forskolin relaxes airway smooth muscle in guinea pigs in vitro and in vivo by raising tissue cyclic AMP levels and that its actions are independent of beta-adrenoceptor. Inula racemosa: The alcoholic extract of root of Inula racemosa, was studied for its antiallergic effect in experimental models of type I hypersensitivity, viz. egg albumin induced passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) and mast cell degranulation in albino rats. The extract was prepared by the process of continuous heat extraction. LD50 of this extract was found to be 2100 +/- 60 mg/kg, i.p. Assessment of protection against egg albumin induced passive cutaneous anaphylaxix by different doses of Inula racemosa was done by giving drug intraperitoneally or orally for seven days or once only. Mast cell degranulation studies were done by using compound 48/80 as degranulation agent with same dosage schedule. Inula racemosa (i.p. as well as p.o.) showed significant protection against egg albumin induced PCA. Protection against compound 48/80 induced mast cell degranulation by extract of Inula racemosa (single dose) was similar to that of disodium cromoglycate. The seven days drug treatment schedule showed greater protection than disodium cromoglycate intraperitoneally. The results suggest that Inula racemosa possesses potent antiallergic properties in rats. Ocimum sanctum: A methanol extract and an aqueous suspension of Ocimum sanctum inhibited acute as well as chronic inflammation in rats as tested by carrageenan-induced pedal edema and croton oil-induced granuloma and exudate, respectively. In both test procedures, the anti-inflammatory response of 500 mg/kg of methanol extract and aqueous suspension was comparable to the response observed with 300 mg/kg of sodium salicylate. Both the extract and suspension showed analgesic activity in the mouse hotplate procedure and the methanol extract caused an increase in the tail-withdrawal reaction time of a subanalgesic dose of morphine. Both preparations reduced typhoid-paratyphoid A/B vaccine-induced pyrexia. The antipyretic action of the methanol extract and aqueous suspension was weaker and of shorter duration than that of 300 mg/kg sodium salicylate. Oral premedication with the methanol extract and the aqueous suspension delayed castor oil-induced diarrhoea in rats Alpinia Galanga: The diarylheptanoid 7-(4'-hydroxy-3'-methoxyphenyl)-1-phenylhept-4-en-3-one (HMP) is a naturally occurring phytochemical found in lesser galangal (Alpinia officinarum). In the present study, we have demonstrated the anti-inflammatory properties of this compound on mouse macrophage cell line (RAW 264.7) and human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in vitro. Treatment of RAW 264.7 cells with HMP (6.25-25 microM) significantly inhibited lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated nitric oxide (NO) production. This compound also inhibited the release of LPS-induced proinflammatory cytokines interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) from human PB-MCs in vitro. In addition, Western blotting and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction analysis demonstrated that HMP decreased LPS-induced inducible nitric-oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) protein and mRNA expression in RAW 264.7 cells. Furthermore, HMP treatment also reduced nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kappa B) DNA binding induced by LPS in RAW 264.7 cells. To elucidate the molecular mechanism for inhibition of proinflammatory mediators by HMP (25 microM), we have studied the effect of HMP on LPS-induced p38 and p44/42 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK). We observed that the phosphorylation of p44/42 MAPK in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells was markedly inhibited by HMP, whereas activation of p38 MAPK was not affected. These results suggested that HMP from lesser galangal suppressed the LPS-induced production of NO, IL-1 beta, and TNF-alpha and expression of iNOS and COX-2 gene expression by inhibiting NF-kappa B activation and phosphorylation of p44/42 MAPK.

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Herbal Kesehatan Liver



Hati merupakan organ terbesar dengan aneka ragam fungsi. Demikian kompleksnya fungsi hati sehingga tidak mengherankan apabila hati tidak berfungsi dengan baik, kesehatan kita akan terganggu dalam banyak hal. Radang hati yang paling populer adalah hepatitis A dan B, tetapi akhir-akhir ini bermunculan jenis-jenis lain, bahkan sampai saat ini sudah sampai hepatitis G.
Masing-masing mempunyai ciri tersendiri, namun secara umum gejalanya sama. Umumnya bisa menjurus pada kondisi sirosis dan kanker hati jika tidak ditangani secara tuntas.
Yang cukup membahayakan adalah pada umumnya penderita hepatitis menunjukkan gejala yang mirip dengan gejala flu seperti badan lemas, letih, perut kembung, kurang nafsu makan, mual-mual dan bahkan muntah.
Komposisi nabati pada AV LivAct secara khusus diformulasikan untuk membantu meningkatkan fungsi utama dari hati / liver kita yakni sebagai filter penyaring toksin / racun-racun dalam tubuh dengan dua tahapan dasarnya yaitu cleansing (pembersihan) menetralisir racun-racun tersebut serta mengeluarkannya melalui sistem pembuangan. Selanjutnya pada tahap rejuvenasi kombinasi tonik nabati AV LivAct akan memperbaiki dan membangun kembali sel-sel liver yang rusak
Dari riset yang dilakukan terhadap 250 orang penderita TBC & Liver, AV LivAct terbukti mampu melindungi Liver dari kerusakan akibat obat-obatan TBC yang dikonsumsinya. Sedangkan dari riset terhadap penderita hepatitis,terbukti AV LivAct secara signifikan meningkatkan regenerasi sel-sel liver dan mempercepat pemulihan penderitanya. AV LivAct mengandung anti virus yang sangat kuat dan dapat melindungi liver dengan baik terhadap kerusakan akibat virus maupun obat-obatan sintetik.


The Liver is intricately linked to dietary intake and how effectively and efficiently the body uses, stores or deactivates dietary derived substances absorbed from the intestine. Most of the nutrients absorbed from the intestine are transported directly to the liver for storage, repacking or combining with other compounds. Waste products and other potentially toxic substances produced in the body or absorbed from the intestine are detoxified in the liver. The liver is rightly called the engine of the body. The liver plays a pivotal role in the manufacture, storage and regulation of essential compounds. The liver plays an important role in the regulation of glycogen levels. Minerals, proteins, sugars and fats are stored , manufactured or regulated by this organ and damage to the liver could result in a host of serious health problems such as Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Jaundice, Hemochromatosis.
AV LIVACT is a proprietary formula developed after years of research. The hepatic anti-oxidant activity of the product has been proven as has its anti-viral activity. AV LIVACT has been successfully used in cases of severe/chronic hepatitis & cirrhosis . It is also useful as a supplement when of antibiotics. It is combined with AV UNILIPID, AV URI K & AV CIRCULO.
Composition
ANDROGRAPHIS PANICULATA: In Ayurvedic medicine (a system used in India), there are 26 different formulations containing AP that are used to treat liver disorders. AP's four related medicinal compounds were tested for a protective effect against liver toxicity produced in mice by giving them carbon tetrachloride (a cleaning solvent), or other toxic chemicals. These chemicals damage the liver by causing lipid peroxidation. This is a process whereby free radicals (reactive molecules) produced by the chemical attack and destroy cellular membranes that surround liver cells. When the AP compounds were given to animals three days before the toxic chemicals, there was a significant protective effect in the liver. This effect was attributed to the antioxidant ability of the AP compounds, which was effective as silymarin (another plant antioxidant from milk thistle). In another study, andrographolide from AP was shown to produce a significant increase in bile flow. Bile is produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder and aids in digestion. When a chemical, paracetamol, was given to animals pretreated with andrographolide, the usual decrease in bile production seen with this chemical was prevented. In this case. andrographolide was more potent than silymarin. Infective hepatitis is an acute inflammatory condition of the liver. It is often followed by liver cirrhosis and may progress to a coma and death. In India, where ancient physicians used AP to treat similar liver ailments, a study was conducted to evaluate the effect of AP in infective hepatitis. There was marked improvement in the majority of patients tested, when given a decoction or infusion of AP. Appetite improved on the fifth day of treatment, jaundice (yellow color of conjunctive of the eye and skin) gradually diminished and completely disappeared within 24 days, and fever subsided after 7 days on average. Other indications of effectiveness of AP included improvement in liver function tests. The researchers concluded that AP was a useful remedy for treatment of infective hepatitis. The andrographolides present in AP are potent stimulators of gallbladder function. In animal experiments, those that received andrographolides for seven consecutive days showed an increase in bile flow, bile salts, and bile acids. These increases are beneficial and result in enhanced gallbladder function. Use of AP might, therefore, decrease the probability of gallstone formation and might also aid fat digestion. The andrographolides also prevented decreases in the amount of bile that are caused by acetaminophen toxicity. PHYLLANTHUS NIRURI: An aqueous extract of the plant Phyllanthus niruri inhibits endogenous DNA polymerase of hepatitis B virus and binds to the surface antigen of hepatitis B virus in vitro. The extract also inhibits woodchuck hepatitis virus (WHV) DNA polymerase and binds to the surface antigen of WHV in vitro. The extract, nontoxic to mice, was tested for antiviral activity in woodchucks (Marmota monax). In a trial using six long-term WHV-carrier woodchucks, five treated animals showed a faster decrease in woodchuck hepatitis virus surface antigen titer compared to one untreated control. In animals recently infected with WHV, the extract was effective when administered i.p. in three out of four animals in reducing and within 3-6 weeks eliminating both the surface antigen titer and DNA polymerase activity in serum. The treatment was discontinued after 10 weeks, and the treated animals have remained free of detectable markers of WHV for more than 45 weeks. In contrast, three untreated controls remained positive for both markers for WHV. One of the controls died after 8 weeks; the other two controls have remained positive for WHV markers for more than 45 weeks. In a third trial with long-term carriers, test animals treated subcutaneously with the extract for 12 weeks did not respond; but on switching the mode of administration to i.p., two out of the five animals showed a significant decrease in woodchuck hepatitis virus surface antigen titer compared to controls. Hepatitis B is one of the major diseases inflicting the human population. Conventional treatment with interferon-alpha is very expensive and has many serious side effects. Alternative herbal medicine using extracts of Phyllanthus niruri (amarus) and Phyllanthus urinaria has been reported to be effective against hepatitis B and other viral infections. The purpose of this study is to quantitatively determine the antiviral effect of these herbs in a well defined in vitro system. Antiviral activity induced by the herbal extract was measured as inhibition of the cytopathic effect (CPE) which normally results from infection of untreated MDBK cells with vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV). Aqueous extract of P. urinaria (prepared from dried herbs) and P. niruri were serially titrated and their activities were compared to a positive control, interferon-alpha2b. Pretreatment of MDBK cells with interferon-alpha2b, as expected, inhibited the CPE from VSV infection dose-dependently. The extract of P. niruri produced a concentration-dependent antiviral activity at dilutions 1:2560 to 1:160. Maximal activity (70% inhibition of CPE) was found at 1:160 dilution. The extract of P. urinaria was less effective; the highest tolerable concentration (1:80 dilution) produced a 28% inhibition of CPE. A cell-based assay has been developed to examine the antiviral effect of herbal extracts from the genus Phyllanthus. Aqueous extracts of P. niruri and P. urinaria protect MDBK cells from viral infection. In addition, they do not display cytotoxicity in uninfected normal cells. These findings support clinical studies by others that regular intake of these herbal supplements may be beneficial for chronic hepatitis B patients. ECLIPTA ALBA: Singh B, et al conducted a study on the extract of fresh leaves of the plant Eclipta alba (Ea), previously reported for is hepatoprotective activity. The extracts were fractionated into three parts to chemically identify the most potent bioactive fraction. The hepatoprotective potential of the fraction prepared from extract was studied in vivo in rats and mice against carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity. The hepatoprotective activity was determined on the basis of their effects on parameters like hexobarbitone sleep time, zoxazolamine paralysis time, bromosulphaline clearance, serum transaminases and serum bilirubin. Fraction EaII (10-80 mg/kg, p.o.) containing coumestan wedelolactone and desmethylwedelolactone as major components with apigenin, luteolin, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid and protocateuic acid as minor constituents exhibited maximum hepatoprotective activity and is the active fraction for hepatoprotective activity of Eclipta alba leave. The acute toxicity studies have shown that like Ea, Fraction EaII also high safety margin In a separate study, the hepatoprotective effect of the ethanol/water (1:1) extract of Eclipta alba (Ea) has been studied at subcellular levels in rats against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity. Ea significantly counteracted CCl4-induced inhibition of the hepatic microsomal drug metabolising enzyme amidopyrine N-demethylase and membrane bound glucose 6-phosphatase, but failed to reverse the very high degree of inhibition of another drug metabolising enzyme aniline hydroxylase. The loss of hepatic lysosomal acid phosphatase and alkaline phosphatase by CCl4 was significantly restored by Ea. Its effect on mitochondrial succinate dehydrogenase and adenosine 5'-triphosphatase was not significant. The study shows that hepatoprotective activity of Ea is by regulating the levels of hepatic microsomal drug metabolising enzymes. TEPHROSIA PURPUREA: Tephrosia purpurea, known as Sarapunkha in Ayurveda for its hepatoprotective action, was evaluated for its efficacy in rats by inducing hepatotoxicity with D-galactosamine HCI (acute) and carbon tetrachloride (chronic). Tephrosia purpurea (aerial parts) powder was administered orally at a dose of 500 mgkg. Serum levels of transaminases (SGOT and SGPT) and bilirubin were used as the biochemical markers of hepatotoxicity. Histopathological changes in the liver were also studied. The results of the study indicated that the administration of Tephrosia purpurea along with the hepatotoxins offered a protective action in both acute (D- galactosamine) and chronic (CC14 models.) OCIMUM SANCTUM: Effect of Ocimum sanctum leaf extract was studied on paracetamol induced hepatic damage in rats. O.sanctum was found to protect the rats from hepatotoxic action of paracetamol as evidenced by significant reduction in the elevated serum enzyme levels. Histopathological studies showed marked reduction in fatty degeneration in animals receiving O.sanctum along with paracetamol as compared to the control group. It is stipulated that the extract treated group was partially protected from hepatic cell damage caused by paracetamol. AZADIRACHTA INDICA: Azadirachta indica, a plant used widely in Ayurveda, has been reported to have anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and adaptogenic properties. In a study conducted by Yanpallewar SU; et al the hepatoprotective activity of the drug was evaluated. Fresh juice of tender leaves of Azadirachta indica (200 mg/kg body wt. p.o.) inhibited paracetamol (2 g/kg body wt. p.o.)-induced lipid peroxidation and prevented depletion of sulfhydryl groups in liver cells. There was an increase in serum marker enzymes of hepatic damage (aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase and alkaline phosphatase) after paracetamol administration. Azadirachta indica pretreatment stabilized the serum levels of these enzymes. Histopathological observations of liver tissues corroborated these findings. In a separate study, the effect of aqueous leaf extract of Azadirachta indica (A. indica) was evaluated in paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Liver necrosis was produced by administering single dose of paracetamol (2 g/kg, p.o.). The liver damage was evidenced by elevated levels of serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (gamma-GT) and by histopathological observations of liver sections. Aqueous A. indica leaf extract (500 mg/kg, p.o.) significantly

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Herbal Kesehatan Wanita

Secara umum AV Vita F diformulasikan untuk mengatasi segala permasalahan yang berhubungan dengan menstruasi. Penggunaan secara rutin dalam jangka panjang akan bermanfaat untuk menguatkan dan menormalkan fungsi rahim. Kombinasi formula nabati Ayurveda AV dalam AV Vita F berfungsi untuk mengontrol dan menstabilkan produksi hormon-hormon kewanitaan, sehingga sangat efektif dalam mengatur kestabilan siklus haid.
AV Vita F secara mendasar diformulasikan untuk memperbaiki produksi hormon wanita, meningkatkan kesuburan dan membantu mengatasi problem-problem menjelang menopause. AV Vita F juga bermanfaat untuk mengatasi kelemahan seksual dan keputihan.
Riset yang dilakukan terhadap para wanita yang menderita gangguan haid seperti sakit saat haid, haid yang tidak teratur dan yang menderita gangguan bau pada vagina, gatal atau iritasi menunjukkan hasil yang sangat memuaskan. Juga dilaporkan bahwa mereka mejadi lebih sehat baik secara fisik maupun mental. Disimpulkan bahwa AV Vita F meningkatkan stamina dan kekebalan tubuh dan memberikan perawatan organ seksual wanita tanpa penggunaan steroid dan antibiotik.

About 75 percent of autoimmune diseases occur in women, most frequently during the childbearing years. Individually, autoimmune diseases are not very common; however, taken together, they represent the fourth largest cause of disability among women in the United States. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is much more common in women than in men; 9 of 10 cases occur in women. The disease causes inflammation and damage to the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, and brain. It is three times more common in black women than in white women and is also more common in women of Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent. African-American women also tend to develop the disease at a younger age, develop more serious complications, and have a higher mortality rate from the disease than do Caucasian women.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the synovium, or lining of the joint, that results in pain, stiffness, swelling, deformity, and loss of function in the joints. It is estimated that about 2.1 million Americans have rheumatoid arthritis. The disease occurs in women two to three times as often as in men. Multiple sclerosis (MS) usually first appears between the ages of 16 and 60, and symptoms often first appear between ages 20 and 40. Estimates of the number of people in the United States who have been diagnosed with MS range from 250,000 to 500,000. MS affects women more often than men, perhaps two to three times more often
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) affects people of all ages, racial/ethnic backgrounds, and economic situations. More women than men are diagnosed with CFS. As many as half a million Americans have a CFS-like condition. The cause of the illness is not known
80% of those affected by osteoporosis are women. 8 million American women and 2 million men have osteoporosis, and millions more have low bone density. It has been estimated that about 12 million, or 41 percent, of white women over age 50 have low bone mass (osteopenia) and 5 million, or 15 percent, have osteoporosis. Prevalence of osteoporosis in Mexican-American women is similar to white women, while rates in black women are approximately half that of the other groups (8 percent).
The statistics ( source: http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi ) are scary, yet there is little formal counseling for women in the third world. Women are left to their own resources and only get attention when they are unable to bear the discomfort and pain of disease. A preventive health regimen is unheard of outside the richest sections of society.
Composition
Symplocos racemosa : Antimicrobial and pharmacological actions of some fractions obtained from the bark of S. racemosa have been investigated. A crystalline fraction is found to inhibit the growth of staphylococci, E. coli, enteric and dysenteric group of organisms. The alcoholic fraction B and fraction E reduce the frequency and intensity of the contractions in vitro of both pregnant and non-pregnant uteri of some species of animals, prolong the quiescent period and antagonize acetylcholine induced contraction. Fraction B was also a spasmogen on the various parts of the gastrointestinal tract and could be antagonized by atropine. Blood pressure and respiration studies in dogs revealed the fractions A and B to be non-reactive at 10 mg/kg and these extracts were nontoxic to rats at 1 g/mg intraperitoneally.The plant and its formulations are used in diarrhea, for wound healing and to stop hemorrhage. It is also used in skin and eye infections. Saraca indica: The bark of Ashoka tree has been subjected to many studies to document its benefits as a uterine tonic for menstruation- related discomforts, including PMS. These benefits are derived from classic Ayurveda 'tonics' combined with more specific herbs containing phytoestrogens or having an action on the central nervous system as well as on the ovaries. Ashoka (Saraca indica) has been shown to increase estrogen levels and to normalize the endometrium during menstruation. Saracin, a seed integument lectin from Saraca indica is highly specific for binding N-acetyl-neuraminyl-N-acetyllactosamine [Neu5Ac-alpha-(2-6)/(2-3)-D-Gal-beta-(1-4)-D-GlcNAc]. This lectin has been found to be mitogenic for human lymphocytes, and this mitogenic activity could be inhibited in presence of fetuin. Further, treatment with saracin could induce secretion of IL-2 in a culture of resting human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) after 48 h. Saracin has a higher affinity for the CD8(+) than CD4(+) T cells as revealed by FACS analysis. Agarose gel electrophoresis of DNA isolated from lymphocytes cultured under different conditions has shown that this lectin could induce apoptosis in activated T-lymphocytes, as also confirmed by flow cytometric studies. Phenotypic analysis of the apoptotic cells reveals that they belong to CD8(+) T cells lineage. Four surface glycoproteins of PBMC have been found to interact with saracin in a trisaccharide [Neu5Ac-alpha-(2-6)/(2-3)-D-Gal-beta-(1-4)-D-GlcNAc]-sequence specific manner. Saracin seems to be an interesting immunomodulator for the mammalian immune system
Asparagus racemosa : Asparagus racemosa is a rejuvenating herb that cools the body and strengthens and nourishes the tissues. Traditionally used to stimulate the production of female hormones, Asparagus racemosa may be translated as "100 spouses," implying its ability to increase fertility and vitality. It encourages the production of milk in lactating mothers, and is also useful during menopause and for women who have had hysterectomies. Asparagus racemosa serves to build immunity, improve the intellect, stimulate digestion, and enhance strength and energy. It helps remove toxins from the blood and supports the proper function of the liver. Asparagus racemosa also acts to soothe, protect and nurture inflamed membranes of the lungs, stomach, kidneys and reproductive organs. Asparagus racemosa is the main Ayurveda rejuvenative for women. It both nourishes and cleanses the blood and supports the female reproductive functions. Asparagus racemosa is recommended for menopause and also helps maintain a healthy urinary tract and strengthens the immune system. The plant's action as a galactogogue has been reported by Patel & Kantikar. In a study by Sahnis et al it was shown that in the estrogen-primed rats A. racemosus could cause both increase in the weight of mammary lobulo-alycolar tissue and the milk yield. It was attributed to the action of released corticosteroids or an increase in prolactin. Gaitonde and Jethmalani, have observed antioxytocie and anti- ADH activity in the saponin fractions isolated from the roots of A. racemosus. In a recent study by Sharma et al. Shatavari was shown to possess anabolic properties viz. growth promotion. The authors also consider the plant as an adaptogenic substance. Woodfordia fruticosa: The ethyl acetate and acetone extracts of Woodfordia fructicosa have a stimulating effect on the central nervous system at high doses. The antagonizing stimulants such as amphetamine are synergistic with barbiturate'. Ellagic acid is known to have astringent and haemostatic properties". Ellagic acid also affects histamine release.The flowers are useful in dysentery, diarrhea, leucorrhoea and menorrhagia'. Powdered flower is sprinkled over foul ulcers and wounds to enhance healing. In a study conducted by Kroes BH, et al, the impact of Woodfordia fruticosa flowers on the immunomodulatory activity was investigated by means of model preparations. The use of Woodfordia flowers in model preparations resulted in a substantial increase of the inhibition of both human complement activity and chemiluminescence generated by zymosan-stimulated human polymorphonuclear leukocytes. It was established that the increased biological activity was not due to microbial interference, but to immuno-active constituents released from the Woodfordia flowers. It was also found that the flowers themselves are not the source of producing microorganisms. Experiments performed with yeasts isolated from commercial Nimba arishtas showed, in agreement with empirical findings, significantly raised the content upon addition of Woodfordia. An invertase activity exhibited by Woodfordia flowers may be causative of this effect. The anti-cancer properties of Woodfruticosin (woodfordin C) (WFC) was investigated. Woodfruticosin (woodfordin C) (WFC),a new inhibitor of DNA topoisomerase II (topo-II), was isolated from methanol extract of Woodfordia fruticosa Kurz (Lythraceae) and studied for in vitro and in vivo antitumor activities in comparison with Adriamycin (ADR) and etoposide (ETP), well known inhibitors of topo-II. The inhibitory activity against DNA topo-II shown by WFC was much stronger than that shown by ETP or ADR. WFC inhibited strongly intracellular DNA synthesis but not RNA and protein synthesis. On the other hand, WFC had a weaker growth inhibitory activity against various human tumor cells than ETP or ADR, but it showed remarkable activity against PC-1 cells and moderate activity against MKN45 and KB cells. Furthermore, WFC had in vivo growth inhibitory activity against s.c. inoculated colon38. These results indicate that the mechanism by which WFC exhibits antitumor activity may be through inhibition of topo-II Pyrus malus : The often used phrase “ an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is not just a means of getting children to eat apples!, it is based on indisputable clinical evidence that apples do infact have significant health benefits. Researchers at the Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy Science, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan have demonstrated that 70% aqueous acetone extract of apples exhibited stronger activity against DPPH radicals, and their IC50 values ranged from 5.4 to 8.3 microg/ml. .
Dashmool: A traditional formula of 10 herbs, Dashmool combines the roots of herbs with compelling ethnopharmacological data. It is found in the highest quality uterine tonics and helps boost the body’s immunity. Containing a wide range of bioactive compounds including Tannins and saponins that exhibit anti-oxidant, anti-cancer activity, the herbs contained in this formula represent the most powerful combination of botanicals known in women’s health care.
Shilajit: In folk medicine, shilajit has been used to treat diverse clinical conditions ranging from peptic ulcer to bone healing. Goel RK, Banerjee RS & Acharya SB, conducted a study to evaluate the possible antiulcerogenic and antiinflammatory activities of shilajit obtained from the rocky mountains of Zarlek, Badekshan, Afghanistan. Shilajit increased the carbohydrate/protein ratio and decreased gastric ulcer index, indicating an increased mucus barrier. Shilajit was found to have significant antiinflammatory effect in carrageenan-induced acute pedal oedema, granuloma pouch and adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. The results of the study thus substantiate the use of shilajit in peptic ulcer and inflammation.
Azadirachta indica: Subapriya R et al, studied the modifying effects of ethanolic extract of neem leaves (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) on oxidative stress induced by the potent gastric carcinogen N-methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (MNNG) in male Wistar rats. The extent of lipid peroxidation and the status of the antioxidants superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione S-transferase (GST) were used as intermediate endpoints of chemoprevention. Three different concentrations of ethanolic neem leaf extract (100, 200 and 400 mg kg(-1) body weight) were administered by intragastric intubation (i.g) for five consecutive days followed by MNNG (i.g) 1.5 h after the final administration. Enhanced lipid peroxidation was accompanied by compromised antioxidant defences in the stomach, liver and erythrocytes of MNNG-treated rats. Pretreatment with ethanolic neem leaf extract at a dose of 200 mg/kg body weight (bw) significantly lowered the concentration of lipid peroxides and increased antioxidant levels. The results demonstrate that neem leaf exerts its chemoprotective effects on MNNG- induced oxidative stress by decreasing lipid peroxidation and enhancing the antioxidant status.
Glycyrrhiza glabara: Glycyrrhiza , or Licorice as it is more commonly known is one of herbalism’s most popular plants. A natural sweetner, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, this plant has been one of the most widely studied herbs. In a study conducted by , rabbits treated with Glycyrrhiza glabra L. for 30 days and in parallel were exposed to vibration stress (30 days) showed a markedly reduced catalase activity in the peripheral blood and increased animal resistance to vibration stress. In a separate study, researchers assessed licorice root extract for effects on Bcl-2 to identify novel cytotoxic derivatives. Licorice root extract induced Bcl-2 phosphorylation as demonstrated by immunoblot and G2/M cell cycle arrest, similarly to clinically used antimicrotubule agents such as paclitaxel. Bioassay-directed fractionations resulted in a biologically active fraction for Bcl-2 phosphorylation. HPLC separation followed by mass spectrometry and NMR identified 6 compounds. Only one molecule was responsible for Bcl-2 phosphorylation; it was identified as 1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxy-3-(4'-hydroxyphenyl) 1-propanone (beta-hydroxy-DHP). The effect on Bcl-2 was structure specific, because alpha-hydroxy-DHP, 1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxy-3-(4'-hydroxyphenyl) 1-propanone, in contrast to beta-hydroxy-DHP, was not capable of Bcl-2 phosphorylation. Pure beta-hydroxy-DHP induced Bcl-2 phosphorylation in breast and prostate tumor cells, G2/M cell cycle arrest, apoptosis demonstrated by Annexin V and TUNEL assay, decreased cell viability demonstrated by a tetrazolium (MTT) assay, and altered microtubule structure. Therefore, these data demonstrate that licorice root contains beta-hydroxy-DHP, which induced Bcl-2 phosphorylation, apoptosis, and G2/M cell cycle arrest, in breast and prostate tumor cells, similarly to the action of more complex (MW >800) antimicrotubule agents used clinically. Researchers at Faculty of Engineering, Fukuyama University, Japan. Have shown that Isoflavan derivatives, glabridin (1), hispaglabridin A (2), hispaglabridin B (3), 4'-Omethylglabridin (4) and 3'-hydroxy-4'-O-methylglabridin (5), isolated from Glycyrrhiza glabra, were investigated for their ability to protect liver mitochondria against oxidative stresses. Mitochondrial lipid peroxidation linked to respiratory electron transport and that induced non-enzymatically were inhibited by these isoflavans. Hispaglabridin A (2) strongly inhibited both peroxidations and 3'-hydroxy-4'-O-methylglabridin (5) was the most effective at preventing NADH-dependent peroxidation. 3'-Hydroxy-4'-O-methylglabridin (5) protected mitochondrial respiratory enzyme activities against NADPH-dependent peroxidation injury. Dihydroxyfumarate-induced mitochondrial peroxidation was also prevented by this isoflavan. Isoflavans from G. glabra were shown to be effective in protecting mitochondrial function against oxidative stresses
Piper longum: Piper longum yields an alkaloid “piperine” that has been shown to increase the bio-availability of other compounds. This ingredient is found in all our products.

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Herbal Vitalitas Pria

AV Vita M secara ilmiah diformulasikan untuk meningkatkan energi seksual, kekebalan tubuh dan pencegahan penyakit. Fisik yang lemah merupakan penyebab turunnya daya tahan atau kekebalan tubuh, dan hal ini merupakan faktor utama timbulnya penyakit. Kelelahan berlebihan akan berakibat melemahnya fungsi seksual. Kopi, teh, alkohol, merokok, kurang olah raga, dan stress juga mempengaruhi fungsi seksual. Beberapa komposisi AV Vita M mempunyai potensi untuk memperkokoh sistem syaraf dan kerangka otot yang telah terbukti dapat mengurangi ketegangan akibat depresi. Riset dilakukan terhadap para pria yang sehat dengan meneliti hasilnya secara mendalam dan dilaporkan hampir semuanya menunjukkan hasil : meningkatkan gairah dan aktifitas seksualnya, jumlah sperma meningkat sampai 45%, pergerakan sperma meningkat hingga 60% dan kualitas sperma meningkat sekitar 40%. Juga dilaporkan terjadi pengurangan tingkat stress dan menjadi lebih rileks demikian juga pernafasan lebih lega dan stamina terasa lebih kuat. AV Vita M bermanfaat meningkatkan stamina,meredakan stress dan meningkatkan daya seksual. The human body is an incredible piece of machinery, it prioritizes physiological functions that are most important, even if the person desires to act in a way that is non-essential, the brain will automatically shut down the neurological responses to achieve that action. This is most true in the case of sex. Sex is not the most important thing in the world, it is nature’s way to ensure procreation, yet it is something that every man would like to perform regularly and enjoy the experience, however the brain has its own decision making process. Under normal conditions where the body and mind is free of stress, the neurological impulses that regulate the pleasure centers in the brain allows the body to produce hormones that stimulate the appetite for sex. However, during times of stress, the brain releases chemicals that act in response to stressors to protect essential functions and processes in the body. The brain prioritizes the important functions and responses, and it does not permit the pleasure centers from being stimulated. One of the essential requirements to enjoy a pleasurable sexual experience is to de-stress. AV VITA-M is a proprietary formula that combines a selection of herbs that have been used in Ayurveda for centuries to promote and stimulate male health and sexual enjoyment. The formula is based on protecting Men’s Health, promoting recovery & stimulating sexual functioning. Each capsule of AV VITA M contain extracts of: Withania somnifera: Ashwagandha (or “Indian Ginseng” as it is sometimes called) is one of the most widely studied Indian herbs. Long considered a premier adaptogenic herb, Ashwagandha has clearly demonstrated anti-stress properties, including resistance to gastric ulcers caused by aspirin and improved endurance as measured by swimming times and other endurance tests. The chief active ingredients are glycowithanolides, which are potent immunomodulators. Researchers in India and Germany have shown Ashwagandha to be superior to Panax ginseng in double-blind trials controlled with placebos. Ashwagandha has been traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and treatment of impotence. In a study by Singh B, Chandan BK, Gupta DK, Withania somnifera was evaluated for putative antistress activity against a battery of tests to delineate the activity of this fraction. The latter fraction exhibited significant antistress activity in a dose-related manner (Singh et al., 2001) and was further studied against chemical and physical induced stress in rats and mice. The extract of Withania somnifera root (a commercial preparation available locally) was also used to compare the results. A preliminary acute toxicity study in mice showed a good margin of safety with a high therapeutic index. In a separate study, the effect of Withania somnifera on the cellular immune responses (CMI) was demonstrated in normal as well as tumour bearing animals. Administration of Withania extract was found to enhance the proliferation of lymphocytes, bone marrow cells and thymocytes in responses to mitogens. Both PHA and Con A mitogens along with Withania treated splenocytes, bone marrow cells and thymocytes could stimulate proliferation twice greater than the normal. Withania treated splenocytes along with the mitogen LPS (10 microg/ml) could stimulate the lymphocyte proliferation six times more than the normal. Natural killer cell activity (NK) was found to be enhanced significantly in both the normal and the tumour bearing group and it was found to be earlier than the control (48.92% cell lysis). Antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) was found to be enhanced in the Withania treated group on the 9th day (65% cell lysis). An early Antibody dependent complement mediated cytotoxicity (ACC) was observed in the Withania treated group on day 13 (47% cell lysis). Ilayperuma I, Ratnasooriya WD, Weerasooriya TR. at the Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka demonstrated the effect of Withania somnifera extract on the sexual behavior of male adult rats. Emblica officinalis: The fruit of this plant is amongst the most highly rates ingredients in Ayurvedic medicine. The fruit is said to have the highest content of Vitamin C of all known plants and contains a wide spectrum of Phytochemicals that display anti-oxidant activity. Ellagic acid , tannic acid form a part of these powerful immuno-regulating, protecting compounds. The cytoprotective and immunomodulating properties of Emblica officinalis (Amla) against chromium (VI) induced oxidative damage has been reported by scientists at the Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, Timarpur, Lucknow Road, Delhi-110054, India.. Chromium (VI) at 1 micro g/mL concentration was highly cytotoxic. It enhanced free radical production and decreased reduced glutathione (GSH) levels and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity in macrophages. The presence of Amla resulted in an enhanced cell survival, decreased free radical production and higher antioxidant levels similar to that of control cells. Further, chromium (VI) treatment resulted in decreased phagocytosis and gamma-interferon (gamma-IFN) production while Amla inhibited chromium induced immunosuppression and restored both phagocytosis and gamma-IFN. In a separate study, the effect of tannoid principles emblicanin A, emblicanin B, punigluconin, and pedunculagin of E. officinalis was assessed on chronic unpredictable footshock-induced stress-induced perturbations in oxidative free radical scavanging enzymes in rat brain frontal cortex and striatum. Chronic stress, administered over a period of 21 days, induced significant increase in rat brain frontal cortical and striatal superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, concomitant with significant reduction in catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activity. The changes in the enzyme activities was accompanied by an increase in lipid peroxidation, in terms of augmented thiobarbituric acid-reactive products. Administration of Emblica tannoids (10 and 20 mg, po) for 21 days, concomitant with the stress procedure, induced a dose-related alteration in the stress effects. Thus, a tendency towards normalization of the activities of SOD, CAT and GPX was noted in both the brain areas, together, with reduction in lipid peroxidation. The results indicate that the reported antistress rasayana activity of E. officinalis may be, at least partly due to its tendency to normalize stress-induced perturbations in oxidative free radical scavenging activity, in view of the postulate that several stress-induced diseases, including the process of aging, may be related to accumulation of oxidative free radicals in different tissues Asparagus racemosa: Asparagus racemosa is a rejuvenating herb that cools the body and strengthens and nourishes the tissues. Asparagus racemosa serves to build immunity, improve the intellect, stimulate digestion, and enhance strength and energy. It helps remove toxins from the blood and supports the proper function of the liver. Asparagus racemosa also acts to soothe, protect and nurture inflamed membranes of the lungs, stomach, kidneys and reproductive organs. Gaitonde and Jethmalani, have observed antioxytocie and anti- ADH activity in the saponin fractions isolated from the roots of A. racemosus. In a recent study by Sharma et al. Shatavari was shown to possess anabolic properties viz. growth promotion. The authors also consider the plant as an adaptogenic substance. Avena sativa: This is a highly nutritive herb. Avena sativa contains a wide range of amino acids that help restore depletion of these compounds from dietary sources. The activity of this herb in reducing oxidative stress ha been demonstrated in a clinical study by Rezar V, Pajk T, Marinsek Logar R, Jese Janezic V, Salobir K, Oresnik A, Salobir J. at the Institute of Nutrition, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Domzale, Slovenia. Trikatu: A traditional Ayurvedic formula consisting of three spices, this ingredient helps stimulate the digestive process. By increasing the metabolism of essential nutrients, this ingredient makes the formula more active.
Ocimum sanctum: Holy Basil as it is commonly known is considered a herb of the Gods. Its adaptogenic properties make this a particularly important plants in the prevention of immune disorders. Researchers at the Department of Horticulture and National Food Safety and Toxicology, Michigan State University, USA. have demonstrated the antioxidant activity of the herb extracts. Two Researchers, Vrinda B & Uma Devi P , have shown that Orientin (Ot) and Vicenin (Vc), two water-soluble flavonoids isolated from the leaves of Indian holy basil Ocimum sanctum have shown significant protection against radiation lethality and chromosomal aberrations in vivo.
Other researchers at The Department of Horticulture and National Food Safety and Toxicology, Michigan State University, USA have demonstrated the anti-oxidant activity by bioassay-directed extraction of the fresh leaves and stems of Ocimum sanctum and purification of the extract yielded the following compounds; cirsilineol [1], cirsimaritin [2], isothymusin [3], isothymonin [4], apigenin [5], rosmarinic acid [6], and appreciable quantities of eugenol. The structures of compounds 1-6 were established using spectroscopic methods. Compounds 1 and 5 were isolated previously from O. sanctum whereas compounds 2 and 3 are here identified for the first time from O. sanctum. Eugenol, a major component of the volatile oil, and compounds 1, 3, 4, and 6 demonstrated good antioxidant activity at 10-microM concentrations. Anti-inflammatory activity or cyclooxygenase inhibitory activity of these compounds were observed. Eugenol demonstrated 97% cyclooxygenase-1 inhibitory activity when assayed at 1000-microM concentrations. Compounds 1, 2, and 4-6 displayed 37, 50, 37, 65, and 58% cyclooxygenase-1 inhibitory activity, respectively, when assayed at 1000-microM concentrations.
Researchers studying the incidence of papillomas and squamous cell carcinomas have shown that these significantly reduced, and treatment with extracts of Ocimum sanctum increased the survival rate in the topically applied leaf paste and orally administered extracts to animals. Orally administered aqueous extract have showed profound effect in Histopathological observations made on the mucosa confirmed these findings. Further fluorescent spectral studies at 405 nm excitation on the mucosa of control, DMBA and extracts orally administered experimental animals showed a prominent maxima at 430 nm for control, 628 nm for DMBA induced carcinomas while aqueous and ethanolic extracts administered animals showed at 486 nm and 488 nm, respectively. The fluorescent intensity at 630 nm (FI630 nm) was significantly reduced and the ratio of fluorescent intensities at 520 nm and 630 nm (FI520 nm/630 nm) were significantly increased in orally administered extracts compared to DMBA treated animals. These observations suggest that the orally administered extract of O. sanctum may have the ability to prevent the early events of carcinogenesis.
A study by Banerjee S and co workers, reports the modulatory influence of extract from the leaves of Ocimum sanctum on the activities of cytochrome p-450, cytochrome b5, and aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase enzymes in the liver and glutathione-S-transferase and reduced glutathione level in the liver, lung, and stomach of the mouse. Oral treatment with the leaf extract at 400 and 800 mg/kg body wt for 15 days would significantly elevate the activities of cytochrome p-450 (p <>
Shilajit: Shilajit is one of Ayurveda’s most popular ingredients. It is an exudate from the rocks of the Himalayan Mountains. It is a complex mixture of inorganic and organic substances. In Ayurveda folk medicine, Shilajit is a reputable rasayana – a rejuvenator and a general tonic. The major ingredients are though to be fulvic acid, colloidal minerals and dibenzopyrone triterpenes. Shilajit has been shown to possess antioxidant, antiallergy, and antacid effects. In addition, Shilajit has been reported to be an aphrodisiac and an antidote to impotence.
Tribulus terrestris: The active compounds are eight different furostanol saponins that are found in the aerial parts of the plant. The original work on Tribulus and endocrine function was done by Bulgarian scientist at the Chemical Pharmaceutical Institute in Sofia, who were interested in a non-hormonal treatment for dysfunctions of sexual (including low libido, strengths of erection, spermatogenesis, and rising testosterone level.) Researchers found that a 750mg daily dose of standardize extract increased testosterone level by over 30%! No wonder that product is very popular with Bulgarian and East European athletes. Woman reported greater fertility and improved menopausal symptoms, along with increased energy levels and improved libido. In men, the speed, motility, and the number of sperm all increased, along with and increase in muscle mass. The mechanism of action is believed to be through stimulation of leutinizing hormone (LH) secretion.
Gauthaman K, Adaikan PG, Prasad RN, at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, National University of Singapore, demonstrated the Aphrodisiac properties of Tribulus Terrestris extract (Protodioscin) in normal and castrated rats.
In a separate study, Brown GA, and co workers at the Exercise Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Health and Human Performance, Iowa State University, Ames. Effects of androstenedione-herbal supplementation on serum sex hormone concentrations in 30- to 59-year-old men.
Piper longum: This herb yields an alkaloid called piperine. Piperine is a proven bioenhancer and increases the bio-availability of primary compounds within a formula. Piper longum extracts are found in all our products.

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Diabetes Herbal

Kadar gula darah dikontrol oleh hormon insulin, hormon ini diproduksi oleh pankreas. Pada saat kita mengkonsumsi gula (makanan manis) pankreas akan mengeluarkan hormon insulin ke dalam pembuluh darah, kemudian insulin akan membawa dan menginstruksikan hati / liver serta otot-otot untuk menyimpannya sebagai glikogen. Glikogen adalah sumber energi bagi segala aktivitas tubuh dan sangat dibutuhkan oleh otak. Jika terjadi gangguan pada pankreas, misalnya karena terlalu berat kinerjanya dan menyebabkan fungsinya menurun maka insulin yang dihasilkan akan terpengaruh, baik secara kualitas maupun kuatintas sehingga glukosa tidak sempat diproses menjadi glikogen melainkan terlepas kembali ke dalam darah sehingga menyebabkan kadar gula dalam darah meningkat Karena kadar gula dalam darah yang meningkat, maka akan dikeluarkan melalui urine (oleh karena itu diabetes sering disebut sebagai kencing manis). Yang sangat ditakutkan adalah komplikasi diabetes melitus yang dapat muncul serta akut dan kronik, timbul beberapa bulan atau beberapa tahun sejak mengidap diabetes. Komplikasi diabetes melitus dapat menyerang sistem organ-organ tubuh lain, seperti : ginjal, mata, sistem syaraf, hati atau liver, jantung dan otak. AV Diasol merupakan solusi untuk mengatasi diabetes melitus. Dengan dua tahap mendasarnya komposisi-komposisi diasol akan menetralisir kelebihan gula dalam darah secara signifikan dan pada tahap rejuvenasi akan memperbaiki kerusakan sel-sel pankreas dan meningkatkan fungsi pankreas.Riset atas AV Diasol dilakukan terhadap para penderita diabetes dari berbagai negara dan terbukti secara signifikan sangat bermanfaat dan dapat dikatakan sebagai anti diabetes. Hasil riset menunjukkan AV Diasol mampu menurunkan gula darah secara efektif dan meningkatkan fungsi Pankreas untuk menghasilkan peremajaan beta Sel. 75% lebih dari para penderita yang diriset selama 9-12 bulan, menunjukkan hasil test gula darah yang tetap normal walau tes dilakukan setelah makan (bukan saat puasa). AV Diasol juga merupakan anti oksidanDiabetes is one of the major degenerative disease in the world today. It is a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease. Diabetes is characterized by a reduced ability to use and metabolize dietary carbohydrates, abnormally high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) and an abnormal amount of sugar in the urine. Diabetes is classified into 2 categories: Type 1: Insulin dependent (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes. Type 2: Non-insulin dependent (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes. IDDM begins suddenly, usually in childhood. It is precipitated by a viral attack on the pancreas, and probably genetic factors. The control of this type of diabetes requires insulin therapy. It is felt that there is no cure for this type. NIDDM begins after the teen years. The progression is slow compared to IDDM and symptoms are mild in the beginning but becomes severe with the progression. The symptoms of this type is similar to IDDM but the pathology is different. The pancreas contains specialized cells called beta cells that secrete the hormone Insulin in response to high blood sugar levels. In normal conditions, dietary carbohydrates are absorbed from the intestinal lining into the blood as glucose and other simple sugars. As blood levels rise, insulin is secreted from the pancreas and in conjunction with Glucose Tolerance Factor, binds to specialized sites on the membranes of body cells and encourages the transportation of sugar from the blood to the cells. This serves two purposes, it lowers blood sugar and increase availability of sugar(energy) for normal cell functioning. Blood sugar levels return to pre-meal levels as the blood sugar levels decrease. This process is arrested in diabetic conditions. Blood sugar rises after meals but the pancreas does not secrete adequate amounts of insulin (IDDM) or normal amounts are secreted but the cells are unresponsive to the hormone (NIDDM). Since the cells are starved of energy, fat is broken down to provide energy to the cells. This raises the blood fat levels increasing the risk of cardio vascular diseases. Composition Gymnema sylvetris: The leaves of Gymnema sylvestris lower blood sugar, stimulate heart and raise urine output . The hypoglycemic activity of leaf powder have been reported both in rabbits and men . Also, leaves of Gymnema syvestris given to diabetics reduce urine sugar level . The hypoglycemic extract of Gymnema sylvestris R.Br. brings about blood glucose homeostasis, which in turn prevents increased glycosylation of proteins thus reversing the onset of changes leading to micro and macroangiopathy. Control of Diabetes mellitus and the associated complications are mediated through the revival or regeneration of the insulin, producing beta -cells in the islets of langerhans . Eugenia jambolena: The fruit juice has anti-diabetic activity . Extracts of seed of Eugenia jambolana alleviate glycosuria and Hypoglycemia . Pterocarpus marsupium: Pterocarpus marsupium is an anti-diabetic drug . It have been proved to be effective in diabetes by releasing insulin , by regenerating beta cells of islets of langerhans of pancreas . Trigonella foenum-graecum: Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds have been shown to possess hypoglycemic properties in both animal and human subjects . The soluble dietary fiber (SDF) when fed simultaneously with glucose showed significant hypoglycemic effect in rats. However, compounds other then SDF is/are also involved in the hypoglycemic activity . Azadirachta indica: It has been reported that the aqueous extract of tender leaves of Azadirachta indica tree reduced blood sugar in dogs . Also, its oil, leaf decoction and nimbidin significantly delayed the peak rise in blood sugar after glucose administration. Further, it was found that glucose tolerance test curves are similar to that of Tolbutamide . Swertia Chirayta: The plant is bitter with a sharp taste, astringent, tonic, stomachic, lessens inflammation . The extract exhibits hypoglycemic activity . Shilajit: Shilajit is employed in diabetes in which it reduces the quantity of sugar and urine . Cinamomum tamala: The leaves and bark have been claimed to be effective in the management of diabetes . Oral administration of 50% ethanolic extract of C. tamala leaves significantly lowered the plasma glucose levels in normoglycaemic and streptozotocin hyperglycaemic rats. The extract also exhibited anti hypercholestrimic and antihypertriglyceridemic effects in streptozotocin-hyperglycaemic rats Tinospora cordifolia: Tinospora cardifolia has been proved to be a hypoglycaemic agent .Plant extract caused reduction in fasting blood sugar in rabbits and rats . Piper Longum: The ethanolic extract of Piper longum exerted hypoglycaemic effect in rats and also counteracted the spasms induced by various spasmogens in isolated guinea pig ileum.

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Healthy Sock



Introduction Our feet are actually made for more than just walking, jumping, skipping and running. We always take our feet for granted and do not take care of them until we are injured or when it is infected. There are hundreds of nerves, ending at the sole of our feet. Because of the earth gravitational pull, toxin accumulates at the sole of our feet. For thousands of year’s foot reflexology are practiced as an alternative treatment for detoxification. Most of the diseases that we have today can actually be treated just by massaging at a certain nerve ending on our feet which is intricately link to the organs of our body. Lily Active 3 on 1 Healthy Socks with Chitosan, Impregnated Sliver and Nano Technology Far Infrared is now available to help in the natural process of detoxification. Lily Active 3 in 1 Healthy Socks is made from the finest material using Japanese Technology combining Chitosan, Impregnated Silver and Nano Technology Far Infrared. Chitosan is used to improve the texture of our skin and also for the removal of dead cell. Impregnated Silver is known for its anti-bacterial properties and Far Infrared can help improve our blood circulation and also helps to expel toxins from our system. Lily active 3 in 1 Healthy Sock is recommended for GOUT Gout is a disease caused by the build up of uric acid in the joints. Pain, swelling and inflammation are felt when gout attacks. Lily Active 3 in 1 Healthy Socks helps to reduce uric acid in the body by breaking down the uric acid crystals. The results of this are reduced pain, swelling and lower acidity of cells in the body. Lily Active Far 3 in 1 Healthy Sock helps improve microcirculation of blood and this in turn helps to flush out toxins from our body. SMELLY FEET Our feet are most prone to bacterial infection because of wearing shoes the whole day restricts air circulation to our feet. The Far Infrared technology in Lily Active 3 in 1 Healthy Socks can help to prevent smelly feet by inhibiting the growth of bacteria on the skin of our feet. It is very useful for people who wear socks the whole day, athletic, those who play games and also for those prone to sweaty feet. You can wear them to work, tennis, badminton, golf, and even casual. CRACKED HEELS Cracked heels are not only ugly but the can be painful too. Crack heel are known as fissures and if not taken care of can developed into more severe problems. For people with diabetes and low immune system it can lead to infection and also dangerous to their health. Lily Active 3 in 1 Healthy Socks helps by promoting blood circulation to the skin, allowing nutrient and oxygen to reach the cell in our feet thus promoting speedier cells rejuvenation and also helps in retarding bacteria growth thus reducing the chance of infection. ATHLETE'S FOOT Athlete’s foot is fungal infection to the feet. The germs can grow and multiply on human skin. Fungal attack causes flaky skin and red patches on the feet. It is very contagious and you are prone to infection even by coming in contact with this germ in the gym’s locker room and wearing shoes that are too tight and also not thoroughly drying your feet after swimming or bathing. Lily Active 3 in 1 Healthy Socks helps by preventing the growth of bacteria on our feet and also reduces perspiration. ANKLE INJURY
Ankle injury is often caused by overextension and lack of flexibility of the tendons and muscle. The injuries vary from torn or sore muscle, ruptured tendon or ligaments and even ruptured Achilles tendon. Lily Active 3 in 1 Healthy Sock helps by cleansing toxins out from our cells, improving blood flow and also delivering nutrients and oxygen to the cells. By wearing Lily Active 3 in 1 Healthy Sock, you can prevent soreness of the muscles, preventing the reoccurrence of old injuries and at the same time helps injuries to heal at a shorter period of time.
So make a wise decision today and invest in a pair of Lily Active 3 in 1 Healthy Sock and you can see your health turning for the better. It only cost you a few cents per day to own a pair of Lily Active 3 in 1 Healthy Sock because you can use it for a long time with proper care and washing. Give your feet comfort. For without it we are immobilized.

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Cream For Your Beauty

LIFTING AND FIRMING
FACE LIFT.
BREAST LIFT.
BUTTOCK LIFT.
LIFTING IS FROM THE INSIDE AND NOT OUTSIDE.
NO MAGIC OR TRICKS BUT WITH SCIENCE.
MOISTURIZING AND THERAPUETIC
BARBASCO VILLOSA
Known as the new star in biological medicine. There are 70 kinds of wild yams (barbasco) in the world with each having different kinds of ingredients. Out of these, only one type of wild yam, barbasco villosa,is found to contain more than 50 hormone precursor. It therefore offers new hopes in biological medicine.
The active ingredients of wild yams are derived from the plant. They must grow in unpolluted land free from chemicals, insecticides and manure. Because of this, the plant will be forced to produce is natural elements to survive and these elements can help stimulate human organs to recover and feel young and energized.
The active ingredients of barbasco helps activate productions of natural hormones to supplements the amount needed by our body thus helping us to maintaining and achieving good health.
THERAPUETIC
DET0XIFICATION
STRENGTHENING OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM.
HORMONE BALANCING
WHAT ARE HORMONES?
Hormones are endocrines secretions that help to regulate and balance the human body’s functions.
They are responsible for growth, reproduction, aging and also our emotions and behavior.
THE TYPES OF HORMONES
Growth hormones are secretion of the pituitary gland
Melatonin are secretion of the pineal gland
DHEA are secretion of the renal gland
Males and females hormones
Thyroid hormones are secretion from the thyroid gland
FEMALE HEALTH PROBLEMS
At puberty (age 20)- pimples breakout, flat chested, pms-menstrual cramps etc.
Pregnancy (age 30)- insomnia, lack of sleep, constipation, tiredness etc.
Middle aged (age 40)-sagging breast, osteoporosis, pigmentation, arthritis, cold hands and feet.
Menopause (age 50 and above)- gout, hot flushes, hair loss, mood swing, moodiness.

MALE HEALTH PROBLEMS Age 50 and below-
Physical- easily tired, cold hands and feet, slower physical reaction, reduced strength, constipation, exhaustion, reduced appetite, reduced weight, arthritis, cramps etc.
Mentally- lack of concentration, moodiness, insomnia, easily agitated, depression.
Sexually- reduced urged, erectile dysfunction (ED).
Renal functions- frequent urination, reduced amount of urine, urination difficulty, weak bladder function.
Cardiovascular function- headaches, cold sweat, heart palpitation, numbness in hands and legs.
IVY CREAM’S MAIN ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Barbasco villosa l-extract contains active ingredient diosgenin which exhibits the female hormones activity which is a essential health benefit relating to osteoporosis, menopause, hormononal imbalance. It can help to boost our immune system and also improve our skin condition besides having anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti bacterial activities.
Grape seed extract is well known for its anti-oxidant properties. Anti oxidant helps in prevention of skin damage from free radicals. Free radicals are the main causes of skin aging and cancer. The extract is also rich in flavanoids which is beneficial in improving blood circulation helps strengthens blood vessels and also in reverse aging.
Aloe Vera extract is very popular as an moisturizing agent and widely used in cosmetic and skin care products. Aloe Vera is also known for its soothing and nurturing effect on the skin. It helps to rejuvenate, stimulate and also tightens the skin. Aloe Vera is absorbed effectively by the skin and regular usage can help in improving, moisturizing and also whitening of our skin.
Glycine soja protein extract helps the female’s hormone activity by enhancing the production of collagen synthesis to give a more elastic smoother skin and a more youthful look. The ingredients found in glycine soja protein can also help in the case of osteoporosis by controlling calcium from dissolving out and also prevent baldness by inhibiting the actions of male’s hormones in the body. It can also help in whitening and moisturizing of the skin.
Vitamin E is retained in the skin after absorption and helps to prevent skin damage from free radicals and also ultra violet rays from the sun. It is also very well known for its anti-oxidant properties.
HOW DOES IT WORK? Used bio-technology and Nano technology to deliver the active ingredient directly into our blood stream via application on the skin. By bypassing the digestive system more than 95% of the active ingredient is utilize and only 5% is lost. You can see the visible results in just 6 to 8 minutes depending on the absorption rate of individuals. APPLICATION AND USAGE Neck Inner arm- lifting of face and diminishing wrinkles Waist and back- to stimulate the adrenal gland to produce DHEA. Stomach and 3 fingers below the navel- detoxification and strengthening of sexual organs Inner thigh- buttock lift Breast- enlargement of 1 to 2 cup size

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Body Builder by Far Infra Red

Features and Functions of Far-Infrared Rays (F.I.R)
It is false assumption that the existence of life depends upon water and oxygen. Few creatures survive the extreme North and South Pole shows the importance of warmth with Infrared rays to support live. But the amount of F.I.R available for health is reduces as the sunlight reaches the earth because most are being absorbed by the ocean, concrete buildings and man-made objects.
F.I.R was first discovered through spectroscopes by German scientist in 1800. Since then, many researchers from Italy, United States of America and Germany have found that it helps to promote health profoundly. Since 1980’s, researches and experts from United States of America, Japan, Korea and China have started to accumulate scientific proofs on the contributions of F.I.R to human health. The physical characteristics of F.I.R are invisible, linearity, refractivity; can be absorbed and produce warmth and harmonize with the natural life-force released by the human body to enhance resonance absorption; the ability to penetrate deep into the human body.
F.I.R radiation is popular in Japan and Korea and recently numerous research papers on clinical experimentation and application of F.I.R are published. In depth research by the Japanese expert has shown that F.I.R radiation is similar to the average “qi” (8 micron) wavelength emitted during “qi gong” therapy which has been practiced by ancient Chinese since 3000 years ago. Cooperation between Japan’s Chinese Medical Science Society President Mr.Mitsutane Sugi and Master Lin Housheng, a prominent “qi gong” exponents of China, have produces a range of therapeutic device to perform psychosomatic treatment.
Disturbance “qi” (life force) will disturb the normal body function illness. Therefore “qi” released from the palm of “qi gong” master is “qi” introduced from an external source to restore the body function. Therefore by wearing F.I.R products, it helps to produce warmth and increase the resonance absorption which is similar to “qi gong” therapy to restore health. According to Dr.Masao Nakamura from Japan, F.I.R treatment is the best solution because it achieves the objective “treatment that causes the least pain to the patient”
he Principles of F.I.R Shape-Up Foundation Lingerie: Displacement of Fats
Fatty tissues are mobile and they can restore to their original position. An ideal Shape-Up foundation garment does not compress but instead helps to mobilize and restore the excessive fatty tissues back to its original position. The concept of wearing a Shape-Up Foundation Lingerie is similar to wearing ring. When a ring is removed after a prolonged period of wearing, you will notice a depression has formed around your finger.




Braces for teeth strengthen gums and teeth formation.

Footbinding also proved that beauty can be shaped.





The effect is similar to depression caused by wearing a ring.

Neck rings of certain native tribes prove that beauty can be shaped.
There are Two Conditions for Fat Changes:
The over increasing of fat tissues will result in obesity and the excessive fat is easily accumulated around the waist, lower abdomen, thighs and arms. These fats can even penetrate into the muscle and organ tissues. Therefore, excessive fats causes poor body figure. Just like the figure below, there are 2 kinds of fat conditions:











Can Fat Cells Move? With Lily Active, the Correct Position can be Achieved
Lily active Shape-Up foundation is not used with force, but instead to eliminate excessive fats from top/bottom to left/right, and it is the foundation garment for natural, good health and body posture.

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Brain Vitamin (Vitamin Otak)




Stres adalah penyebab utama kerusakan saraf otak. Stres menyebabkan kita kehilangan ingatan jangka pendek karena kurangnya fokus. Inilah yang disebut kehilangan ingatan sesaat. Sayangnya, kebanyakan kita harus berurusan dengan stres sebagai bagian kehidupan sehari-hari. Bahkan anak-anak, mereka sewaktu-waktu dapat mengalami stres dalam ujian, stres karena tekanan teman sebaya dan stres dalam masa pubertas. Inilah mengapa pada anak-anak pun dapat mengalami penurunan daya ingat. Kekuatan untuk menerima kenyataan atau untuk mengingat kenyataan dipengaruhi oleh perubahan biokimia di otak.
AV Memvita mengandung tumbuh-tumbuhan terpilih, yang telah teruji secara ilmiah, secara khusus diformulasikan untuk melindungi sel-sel otak dari kerusakan dan juga meningkatkan daya ingat.
Hasil riset secara acak dari berbagai segmen usia, menunjukkan bahwa AV Memvita terbukti meningkatkan daya ingat jangka pendek, konsentrasi dan kemampuan memperhatikan yang lebih luas dan beragam pada anak-anak. Dalam riset tersebut juga terungkap bahwa AV Memvita juga sangat efektif mencegah pengerasan pembuluh darah arteri sehingga sangat bermanfaat untuk menghindarkan Stroke dan Serangan Jantung.
Introduction
The Human brain is the most complex organ in any living thing. Encased in a bony armor (the skull) and guarded by a series of chemical barriers, the brain has long defied analysis. Hippocrates correctly surmised some 2400 years ago that “ Not only our pleasure, our joy and our laughter but also our sorrow, pain, grief and tears arise from the brain, and the brain alone”. The convoluted cerebral cortex crowns the brain which at maturity-around 18-weighs 3 pounds and numbers 50 to 100 billion nerve cells. These nerve cells are highly specialized units called neurons. The neurons hold the key to the brain’s subtle and efficient system of communication. Each neuron has a long, white-sheathed tail called an axon which transmits nerve impulses. The brain develops nerve cells at a rate of about 360 million a day during the fetal development stage, this process halts at birth. From then on , we live with what we have and less every day as the brain cells die at a regular rate. However, proper nutrition, a stress free life and various other environmental conditions impact the way our brain cells live. To protect these complex cells, the brain is protected by protein sheets . These protein deposits protect the brain from injury but an excess of protein deposits can damage the brain. Therefore it is essential for the process to be regulated. Stress is a major cause of damage to nerve cells.
Memory is an often misunderstood term. Everyone has a memory, some have a better power of recall than others, but that is because those individuals have trained one part of the brain to function better that others. The only significant difference is stress. Stress causes short term memory loss due to a lack of focus. This is what is referred to as Memory loss. Unfortunately, most of us must deal with stress as a part of our daily existence. Even children are subject to stress by way of exams, peer pressure and puberty. This is where some children develop recall deficiency. The power to absorb a fact or to recall a fact is impacted by biochemical changes in the brain that cause neurons to misfire and lose communication, resulting in short term or selective memory loss.
The Product
Nature has provided humans with not only a unique brain, but the ability to use it. We have done so by investigating plants that help protect our brains. Many of these plants have been thoroughly investigated in numerous clinical studies. AV MEMVITA contains a selection of herbs that have been traditionally and scientifically proven to protect the brain cells from damage and also improve memory.
Each capsule of AV MEMVITA contain extracts of:
Celatrus paniculata extract
Celastris has been traditionally used in products that enhance memory. Researchers in India found that the extract of C. paniculata possesses tranquilizing, sedative, central muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, anti-ulcerogenic, anti-emetic, analgesic and adaptogenic properties Other researchers reported the seed Oil extract of C.paniculatus obtained from Amsar Private Limited, to have memory enhancing effect besides anti-anxiety and lipid lowering properties in albino rats of either sex. Celastrus paniculata decreased transfer latency in elevated plus maze in the rats receiving 60 mg/kg and decreased the secondary avoidance blockade in conditioned avoidance response.
Bacopa Monnier Extract Nir Brahmi ( Bacopa monniera Linn.) is a reputed nervine tonic in Ayurvedic literature. It has been the focus of a 30 year study to establish the scientific basis of it's action. Scientists of the Indian laboratory at the Central Drug & Research institute (CDRI) have isolated and characterized the two major compounds: Baccoside A & Baccoside B. The extract contained in this product is the same extract developed by this premier institute and contains 50% Baccosides A & B. This herb is reputed to be the one Lord Brahma used and therefore the name Brahmi is given to it. Researchers administered the aqueous suspension of the extract (40mg/kg,p.o.) for three or more days to rats. The first schedule induced a labile behavior using a shock motivated brightness discrimination reaction. The brahmi-treated group showed a better acquisition, improved retention and delayed extinction (p< style="font-style: italic;" align="justify">Convolvulus pluricaulis extract
Dr . H. K. Kushwaha and Dr K.P. Sharma conducted an indepth study on Shankpushpi in the management of Depressive illness. The Researchers felt that Depression is a major disorder leading to various social problems. They therefore undertook a study specifically to investigate the role of this traditional herb in depressive illness. 20 Patients were chosen suffering from depression. 15 males and 5 females were the subject of the study. All patients were screened to ensure that the illness exhibited was chronic and not the result of an immediate emotional issue. The chosen patients exhibited mild to moderate symptoms of depressive disorders. The antidepressant activity was noted to be significant with 20% of the treated group showed a moderate improvement, 60 % showed a positively marked improvement and 20% showed excellent improvement. Correspondingly 60 % of the group on placebo did not show any change whilst 40% showed moderate improvement. The Researchers concluded that Shankpushpi has an important role to play in the management of depressive disorders.
Withania Sonifera extract
Withania somnifera is used in Ayurvedic medicine as a medhrasayan, which promotes learning acquisition and memory retrieval. Withania somnifera is one of natures wonders as it has proven to be useful in a host of diseases. It's use in cancer has been investigated, it's anti-anxiety activity has been proven. It is very useful in cases of memory loss, anxiety, fatigue. Scientists have studied the effect of Withania somnifera on Dopaminergic receptors in Rat Brain during stress. The animals were subjected to immobilization stress for 5 hrs., and the dopamine receptor population of the corpus striatum was studied by [3H] spiroperidol ligand binding without and after pretreatment with the extracts of withania somnifera. The results showed that the DA receptor population was significantly increased after stress which was prevented by pretreatment with Withania somnifera. Other researchers investigated the neuropharmacological activity of Withania somnifera and reported that the extract potentiates the pentabarbitone induced hypnosis. They observed that there was a significant increase in the pentylenetetrazole induced seizure latency in 8 days treatment.
Tinospora cordifolia extract
The extract of the roots of t. cordifolia was investigated for its effect on brain amine levels in stressed rats. It was found to possess normalizing activity against stress induced changes in norepinepherine (NE), dopamine (DA), 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and 5-hydroxtindole acetic acid (5-HIA) levels (20).
Centella asiatica Extract
Argarwal & Singh, have reported that the extracts prolonged the hypnotic effect of sodium phenobarbitone in mice and rats. It reduced the amphetamine toxicity by 20 to 30 per cent in mice. No protection was seen against convulsions produced either by metrazol in mice or by electric shock seizures in rats. Significant fall in rectal temperatures of rats which was maximum at two hours, was shown with a dose of 100mg/kg. The extract and the glycosides have shown mild tranquilizing effect The whole plant and the leaves of C. asiatica are taken as tonic and for the improvement in memory. The extracts and powders have shown to have significant activity in improving mental ability in mentally retarded children. A six week treatment in patients with anxiety neurosis reduced anxiety levels and showed improvement in the mental fatigue rate and immediate memory span. It has been found efficient in the treatment of educable mentally retarded children of age range 8-12 years and improved general mental ability of mentally retarded children.

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Nano Water Treatment For Health

Jumat, 14 Desember 2007

Nano Water is water that has been charged with subtle energy (Far Infrared) to restructure the water cluster of water molecules. Under normal circumstances, water molecule tends to cluster together forming different size clusters.
When these clusters are exposed to Far Infared energy, it breaks up into smaller cluster and uniform in size. They are also always in motion and repelling against each other. This is known as resonance because they have the same balance charge. This balance charge is important because they stimulate our lymphatic to rejuvenate and cleanse toxins from our body.
SMN’s Lily Active Nano Water Can is equipped with Nano Far Infared (FIR) technology.
Far Infrared is used to activate the water molecules and minerals in the water whilst Nano Technology is used to break the water clusters to smaller and more uniform cluster (the water cluster in Lily Active Nano Water Can is about three (3) to five (5) substances).
Water is the medium of transport for chemical reaction in the human body. Apart from the molecule H2O that make up water, it also contains vital mineral for our bodily function. The minerals are Calcium, Sodium, Iron and also a host of other minerals.
The human body consists of more than 70% of water in adults and around 80% in infants and children. Water can be found in our body fluid (blood, sweat, saliva, urine etc), body’s cells, and in between of our body cells. Even our blood is 70% WATER.
Therefore it is safe to says that we need at least 2.5 liter of water daily for our bodily functions and also to replace those lost through sweat, urine etc.
Nano Water from Lily Active Nano Water Can is absorbed rapidly through the mouth, cells and also our stomach. When our cells absorb water fortified with FIR energy it causes the water molecule in our cells to vibrate at a rate of 240,000 times per second.
This ionizes and activates water molecules in our cells and blood thus improving blood circulation and also our health. It also improves the oxygen level in our body, warming and eliminating fats and toxins from our system therefore improving blood circulation.
This also improves our perspiration and prevents bacteria growth, relieving pain, improve strength and our health, helps to speed up cells repair, helps balance acidity of our body, helps us to sleep better etc.
For some people, they may feel pains or aches all over their body after drinking water from Lily Active Nano Water Can. There is nothing to worry about as this is known as crisis healing when our body starts discharging toxins. It is advisable to keep drinking water from Lily Active Nano Water Can as these pains will subside after a week. However discontinue from using further if the pain is unbearable.
However some people may not experience any uneasiness at all. This is because they are healthier than the rest. By consuming water from Lily Active Nano Water Can you will find the benefits in the long run.

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