Tag Archives: Branolia

Bellytone, Bitocough, Bramhi, Branolia, Branolia Health, Honey Guard, Kulerron, Livonia

Branolia and Kuleron Now Available in Mumbai

Leave a comment
Branolia in Mumbai

Given the heavy demand from Mumbai for Branolia, Kuleron, Bitocough, Bellytone and Livonia, Branolia Chemical Works has appointed M/s Classic Enterprises as its distributor for Mumbai. This will help make our products easily available to our esteemed customers in Mumbai and the suburbs.

Customers are requested to contact M/s Classic Enterprises for purchasing our products at the following address:
Classic Enterprises,
Manek CO. OP. HO. Society,
SHOP NO. 13-14 & 15 Ground Floor,
Sitaram Jadhav Marg,
Lower Parel, Mumbai- 400013
Ph: 2492 2314 / 6534 2946

Bellytone, Branolia, Branolia Health, Branolia Heroes, Kulerron, Livonia

The Legacy of Gangaprasad Sen – The Father of Ayurveda Renaissance in India

2 Comments

The house at 17 Kumartuli Street, North Kolkata, holds a decrepit façade and a forlorn look and is easy to miss if one is not searching for it. But about 200 years ago, this house was the Mecca of Ayurveda practioners in Bengal and from here started the Ayurveda Renaissance in India. Here lived one of Ayurveda’s most celebrated practitioners of his times, Gangaprasad Sen (1824-1896). This house saw some of the most path breaking practices in Ayurveda being firmed up. Here walked some of the most eminent personalities of those times, including Sri Ramkrishna Parmahansa who was the patient of Ganagaprasad Sen.

Gangaprasad Sen_Branolia

History remembers Gangaprasad Sen as the harbinger of the Ayurveda Renaissance in India. He began practice in Kolkata at the age of 19. He probably was the first person to export Ayurvedic medicine to Europe and America. He introduced the fixed consultation fee which equaled or surpassed the fee of the contemporary British physicians practicing in Calcutta. In the same way he introduced a fixed price list of ayurvedic medicines and advertised the same in newspapers as was the norm for western medicine. He was the first to publish a Ayurvedic journal in Bengali named Ayurveda Sanjivini for the purpose of upholding the stature of ayurvedic medicine. He established a tol in his home where students would be provided free room and boarding along with instructions in Ayurveda.

When the nineteenth century saw a sporadic fall in the popularity of ancient Indian medicine, he brought Ayurveda up to a standard mark. When western medicine started touching base with Indian masses, Ayurveda was perhaps the most popular among other indigenous methods of treatment. There was no sense of competition among the various Indian methods that were practiced during the time and Ayurveda was no doubt the most reputed.

During their initial years, the European doctors had to take help from the local Kavirajas to understand the diagnoses and treatments for diseases that were not in the least familiar to them. This was the late eighteenth century, Calcutta was fast becoming a hub for settlements and trading activities. Open drains, marshy lands, mosquito-borne fevers and the general lack of initiatives in the field of public health issues soon gave rise to an exorbitant mortality rate. Herein, European doctors cashed in the fear of diseases and started treating the rich and the elite for an expensive fee of one gold coin per visit. Soon, western medicine started picking up in popularity among the elite and the Kavirajas were often held guilty for deaths caused by administering Ayurvedic potions. The colonial government held the opinion that western medicine was more ‘scientific’ and ‘sophisticated’. The Ayurveda Renaissance changed the course of this school of thought.

Gangaprasad Sen and his students elevated the Ayurvedic medicines to the same stature as the allopathic medicine and attracted public interest to it in a way that brought back faith to the age-old science of Ayurveda. Bijoyratna Sen, a student of Gangaprasad Sen continued the work of his teacher in popularizing Ayurveda and encouraged the cooperation of traditional and western medical system. He even helped start a college where both the systems of medicines were taught side by side.

We intend to keep up with the legacy of the great stalwarts of Ayurveda. Our products are herbal therapeutics instrumental in dispensing Ayurvedic care for the last 95 years. We are committed to keeping alive the tradition of Ayurveda with the best production facilities and research labs.

Bellytone, Bitocough, Bramhi, Branolia, Branolia Health, Honey Guard, Kulerron, Livonia

Ayurvedic Medical Tourism – A SWOT Analysis

Leave a comment

Ayurvedic treatment and medication have captured the attention of the global population since ages. Ayurveda has gained popularity in recent times because of its overall approach towards diseases, the simplicity of the procedures and the availability of cure from chronic and incurable diseases with the use of herbs. The formation of the Ministry of Ayush in 2014 and the steps taken by the government in promoting Ayurvedic treatment and medicine globally have given it a much-needed boost. This year in the 4th International Ayurveda Congress held in the Netherlands, Ayurveda was hailed as the mother of modern medicine. This global recognition is turning India into a prime destination for ayurvedic health tourism. India with its natural abundance of forest resources, the climate, and easy availability of herbs is best suited for therapeutic and rejuvenating ayurvedic treatment. A techno-centric lifestyle, increasing level of stress, anxiety, wrong food habits have encouraged more and more people to opt for ayurvedic health tourism.

A study of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of the Ayurvedic Tourism will give a proper insight:

Strengths

  • It is part of the traditional health sector and is in vogue since ages
  • A source of alternative medicine and is recognized globally
  • Strong support from the government
  • A large number of herbal medicine and ayurvedic treatments are available easily
  • Hospitals and ayurvedic dispensaries in all the states of India
  • The huge resource base of doctors with necessary skill sets from recognized universities and institutions
  • Government funded research labs across India to study herbs and herbal medicines

Weakness

  • Low on technology
  • Lack of globally accepted standards
  • Lack of integration with the mainstream market
  • Irregular supply of raw material

Opportunities

  • Lifestyle issues of the people like, stress, wrong food habits, anxiety to name a few
  • Increased knowhow of alternative cures
  • The rise in demand for alternative medical treatment with the high cost of healthcare facilities

Threats

  • Lack of measures to standardize medicines and herbs used in Ayurvedic treatment
  • Non-availability of certain herbs on a regular basis
  • Lack of innovation and research and development in the segment of ayurvedic medicine
  • Adopting modern techniques for the diagnosis of diseases
  • A SWOT analysis will help the health tourism in India to identify new opportunities and to focus on long-term benefits.

India currently offers an array of ayurvedic medicine for the overall well-being of the people using them. Branolia Chemical Works has been offering a range of herbal products that have been well accepted by people across all genres. The offerings from Branolia Chemical Works comprises of

  1. Branolia – The flagship product of the company also known as a memory enhancer is in circulation for more than a century
  2. Livonia – To help in the digestion process
  3. Kulerron – To fight anemia and increase the hemoglobin count in the blood
  4. Bellytone – To remove constipation
  5. Bitocough – Used in the cure for a cough and cold
  6. Honeyguard – This ayurvedic medicine brings with it the goodness of honey and some other medicinal herbs.

The impact of ayurvedic tourism will increase the overall economic positioning of the entire ayurvedic industry and will also give it a boost globally.

Bellytone, Branolia, Branolia Health, Haritaki, Kalmegh, Kulekhara, Kulerron, Livonia, Pipul, Trifala, Tulsi

Managing PCOS with Ayurveda

Leave a comment

 

A study conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences brought out the fact that about 20-25 percent of Indian women in their childbearing age have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). The syndrome is so widespread that one in every 10 women suffers from this common endocrinal system disorder which affects mostly teenagers. Although this syndrome was first discovered in 1935,even today people lack basic awareness regarding this health condition in India.

PCOS is also referred to as a lifestyle disease and mostly affect people living in the urban settlement. One of the primary causes of this syndrome is an unhealthy lifestyle, lack of exercise accompanied by unhealthy diets. The main characteristic symptoms of this condition are:

  • Ovulatory dysfunction in women along with multiple cysts in ovaries
  • Problems related to obesity, insulin resistance, fatty liver, digestion issues, anemia, infertility in some patients to name a few
  • PCOS also leads to cardiovascular problems, neurological and psychological effects on quality of life (including anxiety and depression).

The growing instances of this disease have led to women turning to ayurvedic medicines to treat this disorder. Ayurvedic medicines revolves around the fact that a harmonious balance between vatta, pitta, and kapha is important in all healthy human beings. Likewise in the PCOS treatment also maintaining this balance or forces of energy is essential. Ayurveda has laid down some important dos and don’ts for people suffering from this syndrome. They are:

  • Lowering the intake of all kinds of dairy products.
  • Avoiding or lowering the intake of sugar and products with a high sugar content
  • Avoiding all kinds of junk food is very important in order to fight this syndrome
  • Reducing the intake of non-vegetarian food
  • Increasing the intake of herbs like haritaki, ashwagandha, tulsi, amla, Biranga, Pipul, Nagkesar amongst others
  • Drinking herbal drinks can also help in fighting PCOS syndrome
  • Exercising regularly

Ayurvedic medicine fights PCOS syndrome by boosting the overall immunity and energy levels and rejuvenating the female reproductive system. Branolia Chemical Works has an assortment of formulations to fight PCOS and its associated symptoms.

Branolia’s Kulerron – It is the only formulation available easily that packs the richness of the Kulekhara leaves and roots along with other herbs like ashwagandha, Pipul, Nagkesar etc is one of the best tonic to fight iron deficiency.

Livonia – This formulation from Branolia Chemical Works is prepared with herbs like Triphala and Kalmegh which acts as a cleansing and detoxifying agent that address diseases related to the liver.

Bellytone – Branolia’s Bellytone enriched with herbs like Haritaki, Sonapata Teori, and Ajowan is used to treat gastrointestinal diseases. Haritaki the primary ingredient in Bellytone is known to increase the digestion power, cleansing the bowel and is also used to balance the kapha, Pitta, and Vatta in humans. Sonpata another medicinal herb in Bellytone is also used for centuries to address gynecological disorders and childhood psychological diseases.

The medicinal herbs found in the above formulations also treat inflammation and hormonal imbalance that are at the root of PCOS. They also work against other complications of PCOS such as digestive disorders, weight gain, insulin sensitivity, and improving mood. PCOS is often referred to as a lifestyle disease and in order to live healthy one needs to eat right, exercise regularly and avoid unnecessary stress.

 

 

Bellytone, Bramhi, Branolia, Branolia Health, Jastimadhu, Kulekhara, Pipul, Tulsi, Vasak

Ministry of AYUSH Signs MoU to Promote Medicinal Herbs

Leave a comment

The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH, in order to address the scarcity in the supply of medicinal herbs has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd. (TRIFED) recently. The main purpose behind the signing of the MoU is to stimulate the production of medicinal herbs in the tribal areas. This will have a dual benefit of promoting livelihood among the tribal people along with the increased production of good quality medicinal herbs.

The main activities that the MoU envisages on promoting are:

  • Identification of new medicinal plants that are grown in the tribal areas.
  • To encourage and endorse skill up gradation and capacity building for the gatherers.
  • The SHGs functioning under the Van Dhan Vikas  Kendra will receive the necessary financial assistance and hand-holding to help them grow good quality Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs). Training and awareness building exercises will be conducted on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) & Good Field Collection Practices (GFCP). The  Van-Dhan Vikas Kendra promote medicinal herbal gardens.
  • A research and testing center will be established based on standards laid down in consultation with NMPB,Ministry of AYUSH where further studies on potential medicinal plants can be undertaken.
  • Establishing a supply chain system for Minor Forest Produce to generate employment and help the local people get suitable compensation for their produce.

The usage of herbs to treat ailments has been in vogue since time immemorial. Traditional medicines have evolved from the knowledge, skills, and practices that were solely dependent on the availability of herbs locally. It has been observed in recent times with population rise, insufficient availability of drugs and rising cost of treatment has led to a growing trend in the use of ayurvedic medicinal herbs as a source of medicine for a variety of human ailments. The biggest challenge that the ayurvedic industry is facing currently is the scarcity of good quality medicinal herbs. This MOU will transfer the onus to tribals who have an intimate knowledge of the forests and collect forest produce to help both in conservation and increase the availability of medicinal plants through improved collection methods. It is also felt that the MOU will help indigenous people to become cultivators of medicinal plants through medicinal plant gardens.

We at  Branolia Chemical Works believe that this MoU will act as an important enabler in making medicinal plants available to the Ayurvedic industry and go a long way in making Indian system of medicine a mainstay in Indian health system.

We at Branolia Chemical Works have constantly strived to bring quality products to the masses at prices that are pocket-friendly. Ayurvedic formulations using medicinal herbs like Kulekhara, Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Vasak, Pipul, Jasthimadhu, Kalmegh is being successfully manufactured by Branolia Chemical Works for the past 95 years and address health problems like anemia, constipation, jaundice, loss of appetite, indigestion, flatulence, dyspepsia, congested liver, enlarged liver etc.

 

 

 

Bellytone, Bitocough, Branolia, Branolia Health, Haritaki, Honey Guard, Jastimadhu, Livonia, Tulsi, Vasak

Stay Healthy During Monsoon with Ayurveda

Leave a comment

Monsoon stems from an Arabic word meaning ‘seasons’. After the hot and humid summer months, the rains come as a blessing for one and all. Whether it drizzles or comes down as a wall of water, the soft vibration over the green landscape that mutes the noises of daily life reduces the intense speed of our usual activities. The monsoon season is a time of introspection, a period which through nature’s support is ideal for meditation and Ayurvedic treatments.

In Ayurveda, every season has its advantages and disadvantages. Each season is also accompanied by some doshas. Monsoon is the time when the Vata Dosha prevails. Ayurveda primarily focuses on cleansing the body of substances that cause diseases thus re-establishing harmony and balance. The doshas that attain priority during the monsoon season are:

a) Vata – It increases during the monsoon season which is the main cause of weakened digestion, acidic atmospheric conditions and gas produced from the earth and;

b) Pitta – Accumulation of Pitta due to the atmospheric condition gives rise to various stomach ailments.

In order to keep both Vata and Pitta under control, certain food and lifestyle changes are mandatory.

Branolia Chemicals has a potpourri of solutions to tackle the aggravation of Vata and accumulation of Pitta.

The best of therapeutic ayurvedic medicines from the house of Branolia Chemicals are:

  1. Branolia’s Honey Guard – This formulation brings along with it the goodness of Tulsi, Jostimadhu, Ashwagandha, Sunth and Honey to help in digestion and also to prevent cough and cold. It also acts as a health protector which can be consumed by people of all ages. This formulation also helps in fighting disease-causing Tulsi(Ocimum sanctum)  which has been frequently recommended by the Ayurvedic research community because of its ability to fight lifestyle diseases resulting from imbalances of Vata and Pitta.
  2. Bitocough – The essential ingredients used in the making of Bitocough, are Vasak, Pipul, Tulsi, and Jastimadhu. Vasak one of the key herbs in Bitocough has expectorant properties and acts as a bronchodilator. It is greatly used in respiratory troubles. It relieves a cough and fights off respiratory infections. It also helps in the management of asthma. Vasak and Tulsi are the most important ingredients in all ayurvedic cough syrup to fight cough and cold.
  3. Bellytone – During the monsoon, weakened digestion due to the acidic atmospheric condition is one of the prime cause of all diseases. Bellytone from the house of Branolia Chemicals is an ayurvedic syrup which tackles the gastrointestinal problems arising in this particular season. The herbs used in the making of Bellytone are Haritaki, Sonapata, and Ajowan. Consumption of these herbs helps balance the Vata and Pitta dosha in the body.
  4. Livonia –Regular intake of Livonia during the monsoon months works together in a synergistic manner to create an effect that is far more powerful and also more balanced than the effect created by individual herbs. It is one of best tonic to enhance the overall functioning of the liver.

Regular intake of these formulations from the house of Branolia Chemicals will help balance Vata and Pitta dosha in the body and fight against the onslaught of diseases during the monsoon.

Bramhi, Branolia, Branolia Health

Social Media Addiction – You may be one without even knowing it

Leave a comment

There are more than a few billion social media users worldwide, representing a global increase in the all-round increase in the number of digital users. Social network penetration worldwide is ever-increasing. In 2017, 71 percent of internet users were social network users and these figures are expected to grow. ( Data Source: https://www.statista.com).

In India, the documented number of social media users approximate to 196.02 million in 2017 which is expected to rise to 226 million in the coming year. Social networking already accounts for the maximum time spent by people online, and users aged between 15 and 19 spend at least three hours per day on average using platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram- across the globe. And it is often found that social media users can’t go a few hours without checking different social media platforms before getting up in the morning. This addiction is termed as FOMO or Fear of Missing Out. Social Media is one of the most common forms of addiction afflicting the younger generation who spend too much time on social media. However, there is yet to be any official medical acknowledgment of this kind of addiction as a disorder. Mental health professionals are increasingly researching on internet addiction and they foresee this as a grave condition in the near future.

Social Media addiction becomes is a rising trend amongst the millennial and it is often observed that it prevents them from leading a normal life. It also leads them to depression, decreased self- esteem, eating disorder, a feeling of insecurity and a decrease in the level of concentration. Another associated problem is the rising cases of cyberbullying leading to suicides and other ailments.

Social media cannot be fully eradicated from our lives keeping in mind its benefits however certain steps can be taken to limit its usage among youngsters.

  • Regular exercising and meditating can strengthen muscles and boost a positive mood.
  • Spreading an awareness among children and youth about the harmful effects of overuse of social media
  • Parents and teachers should regularly monitor internet usage amongst children.
  • Schools can play an active role in advocating the safe use of internet among children
  • Parents should set up boundaries or put a limit on timings as to the use of social media

In these trying times, Branolia Chemicals have developed an ayurvedic tonic, Branolia infused with the goodness of herbs like Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Jastimadhu and some other herbs to enhance the overall functioning of the brain. Brahmi, the chief ingredient in the formulation of Branolia, is known to be used in the treatment of insomnia, epilepsy and attention deficit disorders.

The fight against social media can be won by trying to focus on the positive aspects instead of the negative and also by trying to reach out to communities for support.

 

Bramhi, Branolia, Branolia Health

The Benefits of Brahmi

Leave a comment

Ayurveda is exclusively an individualized system of medicine. The tradition of treatment in Ayurveda is rooted in the idea that each of us is born with a completely personal blueprint for optimum health. From birth onward, it is this reference point, the constitution of a human being, in many ways, defines who he is. No two constitutions are exactly alike; therefore, no two human beings can have precisely the same formula for the ideal health.

Ayurveda is, in fact, a holistic tradition that reaches out far beyond the realms of physical health, healing, and the prevention of disease. It has a remarkable capacity to help each of us correspond up with our inner nature, develop our strengths, sharpen in on our challenges, redirect disturbing tendencies, and offer real support wherever it is needed—so that every human being can better maintain balance in the face of adversity. At its root, Ayurveda is a way of life that can help each of us to lead a healthy life. In this process, Branolia Chemicals which started its operation in Kolkata in 1922 is committed to make easily available a bouquet of ayurvedic medicines.

The flagship product of Branolia Chemicals is Branolia, an ayurvedic tonic enriched with the goodness of Brahmi. This tonic helps in boosting the functionalities of the brain. The main ingredient in this tonic, Brahmi was also known as Bacopa monnieri, has been used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine for centuries.

Benefits of using Brahmi:

  •  Brahmi has been found to be very helpful in the treatment of anxiety neurosis and mental fatigue. It has been found to significantly improve IQ levels, general ability, and mental concentration in children. Brahmi used in Branolia is useful for improving mental clarity, confidence and memory. Branolia fortified with Brahmi has been used for centuries.
  • Brahmi is especially used for the treatment of epilepsy, insomnia, asthma and rheumatism.
  • Research has also shown that Brahmi possesses anticancer activity.
  • Brahmi is an effective antidote against diseases like bronchitis, asthma, hoarseness, arthritis, rheumatism, backache, constipation, hair loss, fevers, digestive problems etc.
  • In India, Brahmi which has a bitter flavour is used in salads, soups, as a cooked lea vegetable, or pickles.
  • Studies have shown that Brahmi has Antioxidant, Cardiotonic and Anticancer properties.
  • The plant, Bacopa monnieri, is also used for all sorts of skin problems- eczema, psoriasis, abscess, ulcerations- it is said to stimulate the growth of skin, hair and nails.

Branolia, embellished with Brahmi also contains satamuli, ashwagandha, Joshtimadhu which helps in revitalizing the entire body. Bacopa monnieri has a calming effect and is especially useful in addressing concerns related to anxiety, hyperactivity, and attention deficit disorders.Some other important uses of Brahmi as an important herb is :

  1. Anti-aging properties: Brahmi has an anti-anxiety property which helps in improving the cognitive functions of the brain.
  2. Antitoxin – Studies show that Brahmi is also utilized in warding off toxic effects of some free radicals.

Brahmi has been extensively used to enhance the mental health since ancient times. Branolia, an ayurvedic tonic with the power of Brahmi is apt for people of all ages to improve their overall functioning of the brain.