WEAK IMMUNE SYSTEM

Low immune function refers to an under active and poor performing immune system. The immune system’s prime function is to protect the body against infection and the development of cancer. Support and enhancement of the immune system is perhaps the most important step in achieving resistance to disease and reducing susceptibility to colds, flu, and cancer.
The health of the immune system is greatly impacted by a person’s emotional state, level of stress, lifestyle, dietary habits and nutritional status. Nutrient deficiency is the most frequent cause of a depressed immune system. An overwhelming number of clinical and experimental studies indicate that any single nutrient deficiency can profoundly impair the immune system.

Signs of an immunodeficiency disorder
Each disorder has unique symptoms that can be frequent or chronic.

Some of these symptoms can include:
PINK EYE
sinus infections
colds
diarrhea
pneumonia
yeast infections
If these problems don’t respond to treatment or you don’t completely get better over time, your doctor might test you for an immunodeficiency disorder.
The immune system involves a health-promoting lifestyle, stress management, exercise, diet, and the appropriate use of nutritional supplements and herbal medicines

Herbal or Ayurveda capsule for the Weak immune system is very helpful.

Each 500 mg capsule contains

1. Guduchi 100mg
2. Pippali 40 mg
3. Nimb 100 mg
4. Haritaki 60 mg

5.Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis) 50 mg

6.Shunthi 75mg

7. Maricha 75 mg

Role of each ingredient in the above health condition.

1. Tinospora Cordifolia(Guduchi)

Giloy in Hindi and Guduchi in Sanskrit is an important immunomodulator herb. Ayurvedic practice without this herb may not be possible. It is also an important ingredient of several ayurvedic medicines.

Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) has following healing properties.
• Immunomodulator
• Rejuvenative
• Adaptogen
• Anti-inflammatory
• Mild Analgesic
• Antacid
• Febrifuge
• Anti-gout
• Anti-mutagenic
• Antioxidant
• Anticancer
• Anti-stress
• Antipruritics
• Hematogenic (helps in formation of red blood cells)
The main effect of Guduchi or Tinospora Cordifolia is on Toxins formed in the body due to malabsorption and ill digestion. It reduces toxins and helps in all types of diseases in which toxins are associated.
It is suitable for every person with every type of body type or with any disease due to its immunomodulator, rejuvenative and adaptogenic action.
Tinospora Cordifolia is known as learning and memory enhancer.
It is also described to be useful for the treatment of Vertigo in various ancient texts. The significant response has been found in children with the moderate degree of behavior disorders and mental deficit, along with improvement in IQ levels.
The root of Tinospora Cordifolia is known to be used traditionally for its anti-stress activity.
In a 21-day randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study, the pure aqueous extract of the root was found to enhance verbal learning and logical memory. Tinospora Cordifolia has also been shown to enhance cognition (learning and memory) in normal rats and reverses cyclosporine-induced memory deficit. Both the alcoholic and aqueous extracts of Tinospora Cordifolia produced enhancement of learning and memory.

2. Piper Longum(Pippali)

Pippali or long pepper is a very important medicinal herb of Ayurveda. It is used as the single drug and also in combination to treat various diseases related to the respiratory and digestive system.
For the medicinal purpose, immature fruits and roots are used. The Ayurvedic text describes this as Rasayana and tonic.
The fruits and roots decoction are used for treating chronic bronchitis, cough, and cold.
As per Ayurvedic text, Pippali is given with jaggery for a cough, respiratory infection, difficult breathing; with honey for diarrhea. Ayurvedic medicine Chausath Prahari Pipal is prepared by triturating Pippali in its own decoction and given for treating the variety of diseases that occur in the body due to Vata and Kapha Dosha. Trikatu is also a famous Ayurvedic medicine containing Pippali.
A simple formulation consisting of an equal amount of Vidanga (seeds), borax powder and Pippali (fruits) is used as an Ayurvedic contraceptive.
A paste of Pippali is applied topically for muscular pain and swelling.
Long pepper for obesity – Pippali is administered along with honey to treat obesity, Kapha imbalance disorders like cold, cough, asthma, fever. This combination improves digestion strength, acts as aphrodisiac and Medhya – improves intelligence.
Long pepper for Asthma, anemia – Long pepper powder one part and jaggery two part is mixed and administered to relieve a cough, asthma, anemia, cardiac disorders, anemia and intestinal worm infestation.
Pippali for tuberculosis: Long pepper is very useful to improve lung strength, because it is rejuvenative and anti-aging, and because it improves appetite, it helps to avoid weight loss associated with tuberculosis and its treatment. It also helps to prevent liver damage that sometimes results from the medicines used in tuberculosis management.
For rheumatoid arthritis – Root decoction (Moola Kashaya) of an herb called Patala Garudi (Cocculus hirsutus) is administered along with Pippali (long pepper) in treating Amavata – rheumatoid arthritis.

3. Azadirachta Indica(Neem)

Azadirachta Indica is widely utilized to treat several health problems. It is known to exert antioxidant, anti-cancer, wound healing, and anti-microbial actions. It is one of those rare plants of which almost every part can be used for the treatment or prevention of disorders.
Neem has been found to possess chemopreventive potential that can prevent carcinogenesis and thus, help in the management of cancer. The anticarcinogenic activity of Azadirachta Indica was studied in research by adopting the protocol of 7,12-dimethyl Benz(a)anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin papillomagenesis and benzo(a)pyrene-induced forestomach. The primary findings of this study revealed the potential of Neem to induce a phase-II enzyme activity that led to the detoxification of carcinogens in the liver. This proves that Neem can help to detoxify the substances having the potential to trigger the development of cancer and thus, reduce the risk of developing the disease. The study showed raised levels of hepatic glutathione S-transferase and DT-diaphorase specific activities in the rats treated with the Neem extract. It also showed a significant rise in the activity of antioxidant enzymes such as hepatic glutathione reductase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase. (1)
This herb also has the potential to induce apoptosis. It is a process of programmed cell death that results in the destruction of the abnormal cancer cells. This helps to limit the growth and spread of cancer to the neighboring organs. This herb also acts as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent and protects the healthy cells from further damage. It reduces swelling and pain in the affected tissues and provides relief to the cancer patients. It scavenges the free radicals thereby preventing the gene mutations that may otherwise trigger the development of cancer.
Leukemia
The use of Neem has been found to be beneficial for the patients suffering from leukemia. Azadirachta Indica possesses pharmacological properties that help in the prevention and treatment of this condition. The Neem leaf extract can induce apoptosis of the leukemia cells. The link between the prevention of the NF-κB pathways and the stimulation of the apoptotic cell death was assessed in a study. During this research, the nature and the percentage of the induction of apoptosis were evaluated in the patients who were treated with the extract of the Neem leaf with or without the tumor necrosis factor. It was found that this extract induced apoptosis in K562 cells. The blocking of the NF-κB activity was demonstrated by the electrophoretic mobility shift assay and luciferase assay. The Western blot analysis showed the preventive effect of Neem extract on the TNF-α-dependent destruction of the IκB. These findings provide evidence for the apoptotic cell death and pro-inflammatory cell-signaling mechanisms of Neem that can contribute to the faster recovery of patients suffering from leukemia.
Neem produces a strong hepatoprotective effect that can help in the management of several liver disorders. It is primarily beneficial in protecting the liver against the damage caused by the use of some drugs such as paracetamol and anti-tubercular medications. A study performed to evaluate the hepatoprotective role of azadirachtin-A, an active constituent of Neem, confirmed that the pretreatment of patients with this constituent could reduce hepatocellular necrosis. The Neem leaf extract was also found to offer protection against the liver necrosis induced due to the use of paracetamol in rats. The hepatoprotective activity of Azadirachta Indica can help the patients taking antitubercular drugs to avoid the damage to the liver due to these drugs. It also helps to prevent the changes in the levels of proteins, bilirubin, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and aspartate aminotransferase significantly by inhibiting histological changes in the liver tissue.

4. Terminalia Chebula (Haritaki)

Haritaki is wonder fruit grown on Haritaki Tree(Terminalia Chebula Tree). It has unique characteristics which make him universal remedy of all diseases in Ayurveda.
Haritaki Fruit is very nutritious for a human being as it contains essential vitamins, minerals, and protein. It is a rich source of Vitamin C and minerals like selenium, manganese, potassium, iron, and copper.
Haritaki also helps to improve the digestion. It detoxifies and nourishes all the body tissues. Following are some uses of Haritaki according to Ayurveda:
• It helps to detoxify and nourish all the status (body tissues).
• Haritaki is best for purifying the channels of the body that is called “srotoshodhan.”
• It helps to improve the digestive system & helps in healthy digestion of food.
• It helps to strengthen the nerves & five senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell & taste).
• It helps in maintaining normal body temperature.
• It helps in strengthening the female reproductive organs like a uterus.
Haritaki helps in regulating blood sugar levels and decreases insulin sensitivity in the body, so it is a very useful remedy Diabetes patients. One more thing as many diabetic medicines has side effects along with regulating blood sugar levels, but haritaki do not have any side effects at all. Haritaki is a natural blood purifier. It helps in removing toxins from the body and keeps digestive system on track as it contains dietary fibers which help in digestion of food.
Haritaki has antibacterial properties which make it very effective for treating acne and ulcers.

5. Emblica Officinalis (AMLA)

EMBLICA OFFICINALIS is an important ingredient of Rasayana (rejuvenating) ayurvedic medicines.
Medicinal parts of Amla are fruits, seeds, flowers, leaves, and bark. The fresh fruit pulp is used in different ayurvedic preparations. Dried rind of fruits is ground to make powder and used as Amla Churna (Amla Powder).
EMBLICA OFFICINALIS is very well known for its high vitamin C content, which is a very potent antioxidant. 100 ml of Amla juice contains 480 mg Vitamin C, which is more than any other citrus fruit. Besides vitamin C, Amla is also a rich source of polyphenols that possess antioxidant properties.
A combination of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and polyphenols help to fight against oxidative stress, stimulates the immune system and keeps diseases and disorders at bay. Oxidative damage to the cells reduced in the presence of EMBLICA OFFICINALIS extract. Such effect was due to the presence of antioxidants that scavenge free radicals.
Superoxide radicals are very harmful radicals that cause damage to the cells. Research has shown that treatment with EMBLICA OFFICINALIS increased the activity of superoxide dismutase, an antioxidant enzyme that combats oxidative stress. Higher doses of this extract were able to protect the cells better.
The phenolic compounds present in EMBLICA OFFICINALIS have been proved responsible for antioxidant activity.
Emblica Officinalis is helpful in following health conditions.
A headache with burning sensation
A migraine with pulsing and throbbing pain
Anxiety
Memory loss
Mental fatigue
Vertigo along with gastritis, burning sensation, heartburn or acidity
Anxiety with mental irritability and restlessness
Depression with aggressive reactions
Insomnia due to excess heat
Irritability, especially due to hot season
Violent mental agitation
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
paste and apply it on acne and ulcer spotted skin.

6.Zingiber officinale(Shunthi)
Shunthi/sonth is one of the most widely used kitchen items as a medicine. It is an erect perennial herb growing up to one-meter height with aromatic, horizontal and tuberous rhizomes. Shunthi or sonth as is popularly called is a dried form of ginger. Shunthi/sonth is prepared after drying ginger by processing it through lime water. Shunthi/sonth is one of the constituents of commonly used Trikatu powder. Also known as and Nagar shunthi/sonth is hot in its effect. Shunthi/sonth promotes digestive fire and is beneficial in aamvata or rheumatoid arthritis. It promotes digestion and is pungent in taste and light in effect. It contains aromatic oil and promotes oily secretions in the body.
Easy to digest, shunthi/sonth pacifies Vata and Kapha. Shunthi/sonth acts as a mild l Though pungent substances are harmful to the semen, shunthi/sonth has the quality of promoting semen. Sweet in post-digestive effect shunthi/sonth is useful in constipation. Shunthi/sonth is useful in promoting quantity and quality of semen, promoting voice quality, and checking vomiting.
Shunthi/sonth gives relief in abdominal colic, cough and gastric and heart problems. Shunthi/sonth pacifies piles, edema, elephantiasis, abdominal distension and diseases occurring due to Vayu. Shunthi/sonth possesses qualities like fie and is capable of absorbing water from the intestines and thus solidifies the fecal matter.
Ginger works as medicine due to the presence of various phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are the various biologically active compounds found in plants. Gingerols and shogaols found in ginger have analgesic, antipyretic, antiprostaglandin, hepatoprotective, and hypotensive properties. The other constituents of Ginger include zingibain, bisabolene, oleoresins, starch, essential oils (zingiberene, zingiberole, camphene, cineol, borneol), mucilage, and protein. Due to the presence of such active compounds, ginger stimulates digestion, assimilation, relieves gas, increases muscular activity in the digestive tract and gives relief in respiratory ailments. It also significantly reduces nausea and vomiting. Ginger is an antioxidant that protects body cells and improves body immunity to fight infections.

7. Black Pepper (Maricha)

Black pepper is a world-famous condiment and medicine. It has been in use from time immemorial. It is available in the market as a whole or fine powder. Black pepper is often found on the dining table along with table salt. It is added to soups, vegetables, salads, sauces, and gravies to enhance the taste. It is added to fresh fruits to enhance the taste. Perhaps there is no other spice, which is used as commonly as black pepper.
Maricha or Marich are Ayurvedic synonyms of black pepper. Its use as an Ayurvedic medicine is mentioned in the classical Ayurvedic treatise. Black pepper is used either alone or with other ingredients to treat the variety of disorders. It has carminative action and used in flatulence, gas, bloating and indigestion. It is also used in arthritic diseases and paraplegia. It is warming and helps to relieve the symptoms of cold and cough. It stimulates appetite, gives relief in indigestion and nausea. It stops vomiting in cases of cholera. Black pepper is indicated in dyspepsia, flatulence, gonorrhea, cough, hemorrhoids, intermittent fevers, piles, elephantiasis, and malarial/intermittent fever.
Black pepper contains piperine. Piperine has the ability to inhibit the growth of Gram-positive, rod-shaped, anaerobic bacteria, Clostridium botulinum which on ingestion can produce the neurotoxin botulinum.
1. It increases bioavailability.
2. It lowers cholesterol level.
3. It increases peristalsis.
4. It has warming effects on the body.
5. It stimulates the activity of the heart and kidneys.
6. It increases secretion of bile.
7. It increases secretion of saliva and gastric mucus.
8. It is an antidote for shell-fish and mushroom poisoning.
9. It influences liver and metabolic functions.
10. It is warming, drying and stimulating to the circulatory, digestive and respiratory systems.

Dose- One capsule twice daily with milk.