Effectiveness of Maharishi Amrit Kalash (MAK) an Ayurvedic Herbal Compound in Ameliorating the toxicity of chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients:

A Randomized Trial Introduction

• Chemotherapy is associated with many distressing side effects like anorexia, stomatitis, weight loss, diarrhoea, leukopenia and alopecia.
• Chemotherapy is delayed due to major side effects resulting in poor response. Reduction of these side effects would result in better compliance and improved quality of life.
• Maharishi Amrit Kalash (MAK-4 & MAK-5) are herbal formulations from Ayurveda which have been shown to protect against chemotherapy related toxicity. They are rich source of Antioxidants.

Aims: To investigate the effectiveness of Maharishi Amrit Kalash (MAK) in reducing the side effects of chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer.

Settings: Breast Cancer Clinic, Dept. of Surgery, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi

Study Design: Open Randomized trial with concealed randomization using selected numbered envelopes.

Research Highlights: MAK-4 & MAK-5 supplemented diets were effective in reducing chemotherapy toxicity in breast cancer patients recieving chemotherapy and effectively supported weight maintenance. It was also found that MAK does not impede the anti-cancer effects of chemotherapy.

Results:

Appetite	Improved in all 6 Cycles
Karnofsky Performance Score	Significant Improvement
Vomitting	Significantly Reduced
General Health	Well maintained in MAK Group
Body Weight	Improved in MAK Group

Anti diabetic and general effects of Herbal Drug Glucomap (MA- 417) "BETTER CONTROL OF BLOOD SUGAR" The ancient traditional literature of India (Ayurveda) mentions the beneficial, and even curative, effect of a nimber of herbal drugs in diabetes and they have been in use since very long time. However, none has been able to achieve uniform or universal popularity as an anti-diabetic drug. Maharishi Ayurveda Products have developed a drug GLUCOMAP (MA- 471) based on a combination of a number of herbal drugs which has been found to have undertaken to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the product in subjects of NIDDM.

Relationship of severity of diabetes and control achieved by GLUCOMAP (MA- 417)

Severity of Diabetes	Number	Control after GLUCOMAP (MA-471)
		Good	Acceptable	Fair	Poor
Mild	18	12	4	2	Nil
Moderate	17	10	2	4	1
Severe	6	Nil	1	9	2
Total	41	22	7	9	3

Reduces:

Elevated Pressure in Cardiovascular System
This is offered with the following features & benefits:

Features:

• All natural
• Herbal Fornula
• Highly Effective

Benefits:

• Reduces elevated pressure
• Is effective in cardiac arrhythmias
• Is cardiotonic
• Is anxiolytic
• Produces subjective relief in anxiety neurosis
• Contains Brahmi as well as Shankhpushpi both of which are medhya-rasaynas, act as nervine sedatives
• Contains pippali which ensures better assimilation of other Products in the Formulation
• Lowers pressure through synergistic action of Sarpagandha and Jatamansi
• Useful in Insomnia

Ingredients:

Rauwolfiaserpentina	Sarpagandha	Cardio Sedative, antihypertensive, anxiolic, somnolent. Kaph Vat Shamak
Nardostachys jatamansi	Jatamansi	Sedative, antispasmodic, anti hypertensive, regulates the heartbeat, diuretic, useful in cardiac arrythmia.
Bacopa monnieri	Brahmi	Cardiac stimulant and tonic, mild diuretic, nervine tonic
Canvolvulus pluricaulis	Shankhpushpi	Nervinr and brain tonic, sedative, Helps in lowering blood pressure, stops haemetesis. Useful in Insomnia.
Piper longum	Pippali	Hepatoregulatory, diuretic, digestive, cardiac tonic

Asthomap, an anti asthmatic medicine is a judicious combination of herbs which counteracts respiratory allergies, allays and arrests bronchospasm, exerts prompt mucolytic action, tones up the respiratory mucosal lining and dilates bronchioles. Asthomap contains no steroids hence is safe for a long term use. Prolong use of asthomap reduces hypersensitivity to allergens and reduces intensity and frequency of asthmatic attacks.

Indications: Bronchial Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Bronchial and Respiratory allergies

Dose: 1 to 2 tablets thrice a day

Our pain relievers are suitable for all kind of joint pains such as stiff neck, rheumatism, arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, frozen shoulder, muscular spasm, lumbago, low backaches and muscular sprains and strains. Unlike other anti-rheumatic products which are diluted by nonfunctional bases and have low percentage of active ingredients. It has more than 90 % active ingredients which work on the affected site to provide a sure 3 way benefits:

• Double quick joint penetration
• Effective analgesic action
• Anti-inflammatory action

Directions for use:

I. Oil / Gel: Apply it on affected area and massage gently till absorbed. For faster results prior fomentation is recommended. Dip a towel in hot water, squeeze it dry and gently press it against the affected area to open up the pores which will then facilitate better absorption.

II. Tablets: 2 tablets two to three times a day, depending on severity of joint pain

This is a Ayurvedic medicine which works on increasing sexual power and also used as a energizer tablet of Ayurveda.
This Tablet has no side effect and there successes rates are very much high.

Vitam, a natural recoverer antioxidant, is a broad-spectrum micro balanced nutritional support. It is a nutritive and vital tonic for all age groups.

Contents and their properties:

• Ashwagandha: Nervine tonic, rejuvanator, improves mental & physical performance
• Satavar: Nutrient tonic of high biological value
• Gokhru: Tones up urinary system
• Awla: Rich source of natural vitamin C, improves immunity, acts as natural antioxidant
• Vidarikand: Tonic, alterative, cardio tonic, restorative of high biological value
• Mukta Shukti & Prawal Bhasma: Tonic, rich natural source with antacid and stypic properties
• Swaran Makshik Bhasma: Improves blood picture with natural iron and traces of copper
• Yashad Bhasma: Natural zinc supplement
• Sudh Shilajeet: A well known nutritive & vital tonic, slows down aging and acts as aphrodisiac

Vitam tones up all the metabolic functions & body systems and thus:

• Increases body's resistance
• Slows down aging & brings youthful vigour
• Normalizes nerves & muscles functioning
• Acts as cardio-nervine & restorative tonic
• Improves body's capability to combat infections
• Helps repair tissues damaged by injury or diseases
• Removes stress of daily life

When should you take Vitam ? It should be taken in general debility, aging & fatigue, convalescence, post infection recovery, stressful conditions, diabetic neuropathy, NIDDM, cataract & muscular atropy.

Recommended Dose: One capsule a day

Suited For: It is specially suited for diabetics as well as it does not contain sugar

Possible Side Effects: It is very well tolerated by all age groups in recommended doses

Availability: It is available in attractive packaging of 30 capsules

Raktda, Haematinic Tablets, are an answer to various iron deficiency anaemais. It provides iron in highly reduced and non-irritating form. The unique feature of Raktda is that it stimulates all organs and functions connected with the formation and purification of the blood, Increases protein anabolism and dispels debility and weariness of the patient. Raktda, is therefore, not only a haematinic bu also a valuable tonic for the anaemic and debilitated patients.

Indications: Iron deficiency anaemia, Nutritional anaemia and anaemia of pregnancy

Dose: 2 tablets twice a day

Vigoroyal - F & M, Restorative & Energiser, fulfils women's ultimate desire for healthy body and alert mind enabling her to extract maximum happiness at home or office, as a friend, a partner and a wife. The same applies to Vigroyal - M which characterises a man's ultimate desire for a strong psyche and healthy body

Dose: 1 to 2 tablets twice a day with milk or water

Restone, Female Tonic Tablets & Syrup, is a balanced formulation of Rasayans especially suited to the psychology of woman. It regulates vital organs, system and also reproductive system in particular. Restone helps adapt to stressful conditions / situations and prevent emotional changes like anxiety, depression and irritability. Restone acts on the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis, the hormonal orchestra of the female physiology.

Indications: For the upkeep of general health of the ladies and general well being

Dose: 1-2 tablets or 1-2 tea spoonful of syrup daily after meals or as directed by the physician

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