For nearly 100 years, Dabur has specialised in developing and producing herbal Ayurvedic formulations. Today Dabur's Ayurvedic Specialities Range of Products has over 260 medicines for treating a range of ailments and body conditions - from the common cold to chronic paralysis. Below you will find details of some of the most popular products. These products are now available in the UK, and, indeed, from us at Herbs, Gardens & Health.

Ashwagandha 60 caps-£7.50: Root extracts of Ashwagandha / Withania somnifera (Indian Ginseng) have been used for centuries as a part of Ayurvedic formulations to relieve stress and other mental disorders. Ashwagandha prevents general debility, fatigue and premature ageing. It also improves the brain's memory functions like attention and concentration. It is a safe and natural solution that fortifies the body and mind against weakness, while promoting strength and stamina.

Boswellia, the gum-resin of the Indian Olibanum tree, helps maintain smooth joint functions. It influences the production of pro-inflammatory agents and aids the smooth mobility of joints.
Boswellin (Boswellia Serrata) is an ayurvedic herb that has been traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory against most types of arthritis; ulcerative colitis; coughs; sores; snakebite; hair growth and asthma. It is also a vascular-supporting herb. The boswellic acid, which is as powerful as Ibuprofen,works to relieve headaches by opening up the blood vessels that are constricting and causing the pain as a result of muscle tension.. Also known as Indian frankincense, Boswellia helps support many functions of the body.

Gotu Kola (extract of Centella asiatica) helps rejuvenate the nervous system. Gotu Kola is traditionally used as natural nourishment for the brain (Medhya). It optimises mental faculties like acquisition, learning and memory. Gotu Kola stimulates the central nervous system, so it is often recommended after a nervous breakdown. Gotu kola has a wide range of indications. It is useful for cardiovascular, circulatory, connective tissue and sleep disorders, fatigue, kidney stones and poor appetite. Gotu kola eliminates excess fluids, supports liver and heart function, aids mental functioning, helps relieve stress and improves reflexes. Gotu Kola contains catechol, epicatechol, magnesium, theobromine, vitamins A, G & K.

Guggulu (gum-resin of the Indian Bedellium Tree) helps maintain optimum cholesterol levels. It is widely used in Ayurvedic formulations as binder having its own medicinal properties. It's Latin name is Commiphora Mukul. It has been used in India for over 2000 years. It has been shown that Guggulu can lower blood cholesterol by 14-27% and can lower triglycerides by 22-30. The effects that this product has on the blood cholesterol levels is comparable to prescription medications but, being a natural plant extract, Guggulu is a far superior and much safer product to take. Guggulu works on the liver by increasing the metabolism (or break down) of the bad cholesterol known as LDL Cholesterol. After taking the product for 4 to 12 weeks, total cholesterol levels can drop, triglyceride levels can drop and an increase in HDL (the good cholesterol) of approximately 16% can occur. Guggulu can also help to reduce swelling and pain, as it has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, wound healing and has antiseptic, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. It is useful in arthritis, skin diseases, obesity, indigestion, cough, bronchitis, painful menstruation etc.
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We have chosen to provide supplements from the BioCare range because we believe they are of the best quality available. They are recommended and used by many Nutritionists. Their products are superior “state of the art” formulas. BioCare's Acidophilus range was voted "best buy" in Which magazine and had received approval from What Doctor's don't tell you. They are the only manufacturers of probiotics based on human strains (non- bovine) and were the first company in U.K. to isolate oligosaccherides (fructooligosaccharides).
BioCare prefer encapsulation of supplements wherever possible because this method provides the absolute minimum of non-active ingredients. This fact is vitally important for candida patients and others with allergies since it prevents the ingestion of hidden additives. Supplements that are produced in tablet form contain fillers, binders, bulking and slipping agents etc. Heat, which damages the nutrients, is generated when the tablet is punched. The supplements listed are either in vegetarian capsules, liquid or powder form.
BioCare are sensitive to the needs of patients with allergies and endeavour to use only the purist of raw materials in their products. They do not use any of the following allergenic substances: Yeasts, sugars, mannitol, sorbitol, citrus bioflavanoids, lactose, artificial preservatives or colours, peanuts, corn flour, gluten, soy flour, rice flour, alfalfa, potato starch or acacia gum.
The prices are very reasonable for the standard of product. We currently keep in stock the following:

Bio-Acidophilus (L. acidophilus & B. bifidum) 60 Veg Caps £17.45

Prolactazyme Forte Milk Digesting Enzymes 90 Veg Caps £19.15

Liquid Lactase Enzyme (for lactose conversion) 15ml £9.75

All other products in the range are available to order, and take only 2 or 3 days extra to arrive.

All my favourite native water plants are now in the pond! The latest arrivals being a white Water Lily, a Yellow Pond Lily, Flowering Rush, Water Violet, Water Plantain, Frogbit (like a miniature floating Water Lily), Bogbean, Marsh Marigold, Hemp Agrimony, Meadowsweet and Purple Loosestrife. This time next year it will look glorious! The pond water is crystal clear at the moment. Many of the baby frogs have left the pond now. We keep finding them hiding all over the place! There are still a lot of tadpoles in the pond, though, some with legs and some without. I remember reading somewhere that some remain tadpoles until the following season. There’s plenty of other life in there, too, now. Water Boatmen and Beetles of various shapes and sizes, Water Fleas, or Daphnia, Pond Skaters, Water Snails and all sorts! It’s amazing where they come from and how quickly they take it over! I expect some must have come with the plants. All we want now is some Newts!

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Taking pets to the kennels when you go on holiday can be upsetting for them. It is a stressful event. An animal can never really understand why you’re leaving them and whether you’ll be coming back. Plus, being surrounded by so many other pets is likely to be a big change to their normal environment, which can be nerve-racking. Use Bach Flower Remedies to keep your pets calm. The remedies are made from plants, so are completely suitable for animals. Rescue Remedy, which humans often take when they’re stressed or depressed, can either be put in food or drinking water, or dropped directly into the mouth. It offers immediate relief from stress, so it’s a good idea to give it to your animal just before you leave them. Also, try to touch your animal more often before it goes into the kennel – this will help to reassure them.

Any information given in this newsletter is intended for educational purposes only. If you are on ANY medication or under medical supervision, you should always check with your Doctor or Pharmacist before you take ANYTHING else.

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