Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Dear Doctors, I did a search in our group & read a few past emails of yours about Amlaki. My question is... Amlaki being a good anti-oxidant & good liver tonic, can it be given to an 8 yr old child as a capsule on a daily basis? If yes, what time of the day & for how long? Please help. Thanks & Regards, Amrutha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 ayurveda, "amrutha_naveen" <amrutha_naveen wrote: > Amlaki being a good anti-oxidant & good liver tonic, can it be given > to an 8 yr old child as a capsule on a daily basis? YES, as long as fresh amlaki is available give 1 amalaki juice along with 1/2 tsp honey. If fresh amalaki not available, give capsule, such that approximately 1.5 gram amalaki powder is contained in capsule. Capsules are encouraging animal slaughter, since gelatine capsules are made from animal bones. Nowadays vegetable capsules come but they are costly, so guess what capsule may be used maximum. > > If yes, what time of the day & for how long? In the morning before breakfast is best time. if 30 minutes are allowed for amalki juice to settle down before taking anyother thing, especially milk, better. amalaki benifit will be negated by taking tea/coffee. How long? Give life time, no damage. Only benifits. And author would like to shout from the roof top that aamalaki does not come in the list of sour items contraindicated in some conditions. Lemon is another similar exception. It keeps immune system in top gear. But if some cough and cold child develops in the beginning, ignore it, it will settle itself as soon as ama is cleared from the body. No need to take capsule, he can take powder with honey too. If he takes just powder, the even tap water will taste sweet after 20 minutes or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 ayurveda, "Shirish Bhate" <shirishbhate wrote: > > ayurveda, "amrutha_naveen" > <amrutha_naveen@> wrote: > > Amlaki being a good anti-oxidant & good liver tonic, can it be given > > to an 8 yr old child as a capsule on a daily basis? > > YES, as long as fresh amlaki is available give 1 amalaki juice along > with 1/2 tsp honey. If fresh amalaki not available, give capsule, such > that approximately 1.5 gram amalaki powder is contained in capsule. > Capsules are encouraging animal slaughter, since gelatine capsules are > made from animal bones. Nowadays vegetable capsules come but they are > costly, so guess what capsule may be used maximum. > i was going to say that the amla i have seen in crude form isn't properly cleaned, dried and contains many contaminants - i routinely find plastic and other garbage so, one has to be careful of the source, otherwise one must rely upon the stated good manufacturing practices of the manufacturer, who in some cases may simply throw he above into the hopper, and regardless of vegi vs animal gelatin caps, the substance within is hardly a healthful product given this, i prefer the fresh juice with a little honey and ghee if available, or decoct the fruit in water for about 20-30 minutes, cool and mix with honey - great for boosting the immune system and getting over chronic coughs and colds liquids generally are the best method to absorb the herbs, but powders have their practical uses as well todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Many Ayurvedic companies use vegetables capsules. I have noticed though, a lot of companies put fillers in capsules that one would not notice unless the capsule was opened. I opened a bramhi capsule from a very reputed company and could not even stand the smell of the substance within it, I love bramhi and was shocked when I tasted the powder from the capsule, there was barely a trace of the taste of bramhi in it. I also feel that it is difficult to break down capsules at times for people with weak digestion. I would almost rather suggest that you make the amla into very small balls - capsule size by mixing the amla with honey or ghee depending on what you are intending to use it for. Amla is very useful for treating many things, I used it in the treatment of a very young child with an autoimmune disease, he was very seriously ill but he has had a full recovery. ____ > > Capsules are encouraging animal slaughter, since > gelatine capsules are > > made from animal bones. vegetable > capsules are costly, so guess.. > so, one has to be careful of the source, otherwise > one must rely upon the stated good > manufacturing practices of the manufacturer > > given this, i prefer the fresh juice with a little > honey and ghee if available, or decoct the > fruit in water for about 20-30 minutes, cool and mix > with honey - great for boosting the > immune system and getting over chronic coughs and > colds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Dear Mandakini, I can understand your not liking the smell of what u found inside the shell of the capsule of Brahmi. One has to understand the fact that Brahmi would not be put inside the capsule in the natural form. So what u came across must surely have been the extract of Brahmi fomulated as a capsule with some excepients. Without the preservatives, anti oxidants or fillers as u called them, the shelf life of the dosage form can not be ensured. Other factors like disintegration, bio availabillity etc. also have to be seen while developing a dosage form. So you cant possibly blame the marketing company if they are getting the brahmi across to you in the best possible form they can. Dr. Sanjay Sharma - M.D.(Ayurveda) mandv m <mandakiniven (AT) (DOT) ca> wrote: Many Ayurvedic companies use vegetables capsules. I have noticed though, a lot of companies put fillers in capsules that one would not notice unless the capsule was opened. I opened a bramhi capsule from a very reputed company and could not even stand the smell of the substance within it, I love bramhi and was shocked when I tasted the powder from the capsule, there was barely a trace of the taste of bramhi in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 I have been drinking coriander tea for 15 years with only benefits-- and it seems to be an immune response. In other words, it touches my tongue and I get a lift--not a stimulant--it's like "clearing." For my first cup in the morning may I add the AMALAKI--will those combine nicely? I have found I get better with the teas and massage oils rather than capsules. It's so much more comfortable than swallowing pills. (But I do not have a medical problem--I do this for anti-aging and to reach a higher mental level). Thanks to all who post on this website--I just keep learning more. Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 I am not sure I agree. Already the amount that can fit into a capsule is so little. Mixed with a lot of preservatives how much brahmi are we getting? I also do not beleive that chemicals can preserve the healing qualities of any herb. These chemicals can not be good for our health and in fact many people are allergic to them. Chyavan prash and other lehyams, arishtas etc can be stored for some time without degeneration, such chemicals were never used classically to retain the healing properties of herbs. Honey and ghee are good natural preservatives. I think that we should try and stick too ayurveda in its classical context. Chemical fillers and preservatives are ceated by our current society. The sages of yore knew better how to preserve herbs than we can even attempt to do today with chemicals. Vaidyas for cneturies have been making pills without adding any chemicals to preserve them. Why do we need to start this now? --- drdevgun wrote: > I can understand your not liking the smell of what > u found inside the shell of the capsule of Brahmi. > One has to understand the fact that Brahmi would not > be put inside the capsule in the natural form. So > what u came across must surely have been the extract > of Brahmi fomulated as a capsule with some > excepients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Personally , I like teas too and that is how I give most of the herbs to those who ask me for them. Amla has its own distinct taste. You could drink it with your coriander. I also take a tablespoon full mixed with a bit of warm water and just swallow it. If you drink water after taking amla the water tastes so sweet! Amla is a very good herb for the immune system, for keeping pitta in balance and for cleansing the intestines and reducing ama. It combines well with ginger also. It can be mixed with water and applied to the face as a mask to make the skin young and free from toxins. Can be used on the entire body, the head etc. I use the powder of amla boiled on the stove to wash my hair sometimes - I have noticed that this takes scales or sores off of the head. --- katyhohmann <ELIMOM1313 (AT) aol (DOT) com> wrote: > I have been drinking coriander tea for 15 years with > only benefits-- > and it seems to be an immune response. [Moderator adds: Drink with coriander but do not boil with coriander] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Dear Ms.Amutha, Instead of going for any capsules of Amalaki, U can give the child one teaspoon of Chyavanprash (which is rich in amalaki) with a glass of warm milk at bedtime.It does wonders to your immunity. Dr Manju. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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