AYURVEDA – The science of life – is a way of life not just a herbal tradition and recognises a health diet as the first requirement of good health and the prevention of illness. Modern monoculture deprives us of the variety and quality of foodstuffs once available and the diversity of herbs and grasses in pasture. Hence supplements are needed to maintain a healthy working life.

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"The science of life" practiced for thousands of years for both people and animals on the sub continent and still practiced today. All life, plant and animal, is classified into three doshas (types) – vatta, pitta and kapha, although all three are always resent, one normally predominates. The scientists at Indian Herbs International have combined modern methods with this ancient art in producing herbal supplements using all three doshas to best effect. These pure herbs are mixed into standard formulae for consistent, safe products which really do promote normal healthy states extremely well with no known side effects. For best effect many formulae are used in conjunction to maximise the benefits, but often work singly. Some are contra indicated together. Use the guide to help you successfully combine the various products.

AYURVEDA – recognises three doshas or types, pitta, kapha and vatta and applies these to all life, both animal and plant. A traditional Ayurvedic Herbalist would study the dosha of a patient and combine herbs not only for their properties but also for a dosha compatability. Individuals although predominantly one dosha, also combine elements of all three in different degrees and therefore the scientists at Indian Herbs International have produced standard formulae giving consistent results. They are often only used as a last resort when conventional medicine has indicated a dire prognosis, the results are quite remarkable in these circumstances.

HYMALAYAN CEDAR (cedrus deodara)

Properties : A strong taste and smell. Repels midges and mites, soothes airways, maintains skin.

Useful for : Midges and mite/lice infestation.

Found in : AntiPest, BanItch, BanItch Cream, KoffAid.

NEEM (Azadirachta indica)

Properties : Repels midges and lice and cleans open wounds.

Useful for : Midges and lice infestation, wounds.

Found in : AntiPest, LiveAid

ASHWAGANDA (Withania somnifera)

Properties : Helps body to adjust to external pressures, maintains optimum immune system.

Useful for : Calming, ugly skin.

Found in : ImuSarc, StressBan, StressBan +.

FRANKINCENCE (Boswellia serrata)

Properties : Maintains optimum comfort and blood circulation.

Useful for : Soundness and comfort.

Found in : NatureBute

MALABAR NUT (Adhatoda vasica)

Properties : Do not take in large quantities during pregnancy.

Useful for : Maintains clear airways in high pollen count and dusty conditions.

Found in : AirFree.

EUCALYPTUS (Blue Gum)

Properties : Soothes airways and optimises blood circulation.

Useful for : Calming airways in times of high pollen count and dust.

Found in : AirFree.

PEPPER (Piper nigrum)

Properties : Maintains normal skin when midges abound.

Useful for : Midge infestation.

Found in : BanItch.

GINGER (Zingiber officianale)

Properties : Relieves flatulence and sickness, calms, soothes and gives a feeling of wellbeing.

Useful for : A Wide variety of situations.

Found in : BanItch, Jointfree, StressBan, StressBan+.

EMBELIA (Embelia ribes)

Properties : Not to be taken during pregnancy.

Useful for : Moody mares, seasonal inapropriate behavior.

Found in : MoodAid 1.

PICRORRHIZA (Picrorrhiza kurroa)

Properties : Maintains good level of joint fluid.

Useful for : Suppleness and flexibilty.

Found in : JointFree.

INDIAN GOOSEBERRY (Emblica officianalis)

Properties : Optimises Immune system.

Useful for : Times of exposure e.g.: at vaccination and unsightly skin.

Found in : ImuSarc.

ARJUNA (Terminalia arjuna)

Properties : Ayurvedic use to balance three doshas and for bile production.

Useful for : General liver tonic and de-tox.

Found in : LiveAid.

NIU XI (Achyranthes aspera)

Properties : Caution is advised in pregnancy at high doses.

Useful for : Maintaining blood circulation and liver de-tox.

Found in : LiveAid.

ECLIPTA (E. alba)

Properties : Traditional ayurvedic de-tox for liver and kidneys.

Useful for : Liver, Ragwort, laminitis prone.

Found in : LiveAid.

PHYLLANTHUS (P. niruri)

Properties : Caution indicated in large amounts.

Useful for : Liver de-tox, laminitis prone, tonic, ragwort.

Found in : LiveAid.

CHIRETTA (Swertia c.)

Properties : In Ayurvedia it is used for pitta (fire) conditions especially of the liver. Avoid high doses in digestive hyperacidity.

Useful for : Liver de-tox and maintenance of blood circulation.

Found in : LiveAid.

ASAFOETIDA (Ferula assa-foetida)

Properties : Traditional use as a carminative for flatulence particularly where spasm occurs. Care when used with the very young necessary. As the exudate is resin and gum it is mixed 50/50 with rice flour to form a manageable powder.

Useful for : Relief from spasmodic flatulence. A straight herb to be mixed with warm water or half water and half brandy and given as a drench every 3 or 4 hours until a vet. Attends.

Found in : Asafoetida.

BERBERIS (arisata)

Properties : Repels midges, maintains normal skin.

Useful for : Midge infestation and itchiness.

Found in : BanItch.

TUMERIC (Curcuma longa)

Properties : Repels midges, maintains normal skin.

Useful for : Itchiness and midge infestation.

Found in : BanItch.

BU GU ZHI (Psoralea corylifolia)

Useful for : Optimizing normal skin.

Found in : BanItch.

GALANGAL (Aplinia galanga)

Properties : Soothes airways.

Useful for : Times of high pollen count and dust.

Found in : AirFree, KoffAid.

SWEET FLAG (Acorus calamus)

Properties: Soothes airways and spasmodic flatulence.

Useful for : Times of high pollen count and dust.

Found in : AirFree, KoffAid.

KUTH (Saussurea lappa)

Useful for : In Ayurvedia used in combination with other herbs for minor respiratory and normal breathing.

Found in : AirFree, KoffAid.

GARLIC (Allium sativum)

Properties : Soothes airways, digestion, joints and maintains blood circulation.

Useful for : Total good health.

Found in : JointFree. (also as a pure herb in several forms – Organic garlic flakes from India, Chinese garlic granules and powder).

FUMITORY (Fumaria parviflora)

Properties : Detoxifying of livers and kidneys.

Useful for : Laminitis prone, ragwort and tonic.

Found in : LiveAid.

INDIAN MANGO (Mangifera Indica)

Found in : StressBan , StressBan+.

HOLY BASIL (Ocimum sanctum)

Properties : Helps adaptation to outside pressures, soothes skin.

Useful for : Calming, midge attacks.

Found in : StressBan, StressBan+.

ANDROGRAPHIS (A. paniculata)

Properties : Immune system optimiser, liver de-tox. Care needed during pregnancy, may cause nausea.

Useful for : Ragwort, laminitis prone, liver de-tox.

Found in : LiveAid.