Improva Herbal Products

Improva Gokharu Punarnava extracted juice is designed using Gokhru, Punarnava, Kadali kand (banana stem), Panphuti, Apmarg, Dhamasa, Palash pushpa, Kurdu seeds, Shilajit and Haldi.

Herbs in Improva Gokharu Punarnava extracted juice together are probably supportive in renal (kidney) health by

• Helping increase urine output, reduce swelling  and normalize blood pressure. Reduction in blood pressure further promotes kidney health.
• Helping reduce urinary tract infection.
• Helping reduce protein in urine and reduce pain during urination.
• Help stop burning sensation while urinating.
• Help bringing down serum creatinine during renal failure.
• Shilajeet is a known  tonic and improves energy levels

Human studies have indicated that neem leaf extract may be used as a mouth wash, replacing chlorhexidine based oral care products. It has shown excellent anti-plaque activity and shown to be effective in reducing bleeding in gums. Further in human trials, neem leaves are shown to improve response to coal tar treatment of psoriasis. Neem leaves are also probably useful as supportive for the management of diabetes, in the treatment of bacterial, fungal and viral infections, maintenance of kidney and liver health and as a supportive in faster wound healing

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Noni juice is made from the fruits of Morinda citrifolia. Noni is a good source of vitamin C , Iron and fibre. It is rich in anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory molecules. Some studies indicate that it may be useful as an adjuvant in psoriasis management using methotrexate, as well as an adjuvant in pain management using physiotherapy. It may also be useful in osteoporosis management. There are a few case studies available probing the use of noni fruit juice as an adjuvant in cancer treatment. They indicate that Noni fruit juice may be able to reduce risk of cancer among smoking addicts.

There is a speculation that Noni juice may be able to normalise tissue acidosis. Resolving tissue acidosis is being recognised as central to managing chronic pain and is an determinant for tumor progression. Several laboratory studies on isolated cells and animals have indicated diverse biological properties of noni juice such as bactericidal and fungicidal activities, anti-viral as well as anthelmintic (the one that removes parasitic worms from body) activities. Some animal studies have suggested noni fruit juice as an adjuvant in osteoporosis management.

Improva Premium Amla juice is  enriched with green tea extract and vitamin E. Amla and Green tea have been shown in the literature to provide many benefits:

According to Ayurveda,   Amla is a rare fruit with five taste attributes i.e. pungent, bitter, sweet, astringent and sour. Amla is mentioned as  the balancer all three doshas and some famous Ayurvedic preparation with Amla, Triphala and Chyavanprash contain Amla as an important constituent. Amla fruit is reported as a great rasayana meaning a great rejuvenator and the one that promote vitality and longevity. It is called as yhrudya meaning the one which strengthens the heart. It is also used as anuloma (remover of constipation) and as medhya (enhancer of the intellect and cognition).

Human studies have shown Amla fruits to be useful in diabetes management and as supportive for controlling lipid profile. Green tea is also reported to reduce fasting and pot lunch blood glucose levels and to improve insulin sensitivity. Green tea is also reported to reduce total cholesterol, and low density lipoproteins and increase the good high density lipoproteins (HDL).

Vitamin C (abundant in Amla) if used along with exercise, is known to reduce fatigue. Vitamin C is also shown to increase resting state metabolic rate. Green tea is also known to reduce muscle soreness after exercise. These together may then be very useful as supportive for weight loss.

Vitamin E is anti-oxidant is shown to be useful in maintaining cardiovascular health and is a known anti-oxidant.

Amla is indicated by animal experiments to stimulate new hair growth and a cardioprotective, especially in diabetics.

References:

• B.C. Variya et al. Pharmacological Research , 2016, 111, 180–200
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Improva Tulsi juice is made from aerial parts of Tulsi plant. According to Ayurveda, Tulsi balances kapha dosha, improves digestion, is a aardiac tonic and useful in respiratory conditions. In clinical trials, Tulsi leaves water based extract provided complete symptomatic relief in viral hepatitis patients within 2 weeks. Similarly in healthy people Tulsi extract has shown to stimulate the innate immunity by increasing the levels of IFN-γ, Th cells and cytokine IL-4 and NK cells. Human trials have shown Tulsi to reduce fatigue and improve physical performance. Tulsi has also shown effectiveness in clinical trials aim to see its usefulness in metabolic disorders. It was shown to improve BMI to be useful in diabetes management- where it improved HbA1c values, reduced insulin resistance and symptoms of diabetes. Tulsi was also shown to reduce triglycerides, helped control blood pressure and was found to be useful in gout where it significantly reduced serum uric acid.

In human studies probing Tulsi for beneficiary effect on cognition, it reduced anxiety, stress and helped alleviate depression. It also reduced stress related issues of fatigue, sleep disturbances and sexual troubles. Tulsi also increased cognitive flexibility, working memory and attention.

Several animal  studies and isolated cell studies have shown Tulsi to be

• Anti-viral where it inhibited various viruses such as H9N2, Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (HNV), polio virus type 3, herpes virus (HSV), hepatitis B virus, New castle Disease Virus. 2. Promotor of wound healing
• Reduced fever
• Worked as a radioprotectant- protected from radiation poisoning, making it possibly useful as adjuvant in radiation therapy of cancers.
• As hepatoprotective
• Useful in ulcer healing

Improva Aloe vera juice is a premium product from Improva Herbal Products. It is no added water fibrous  aloe vera juice fortified with vitamin E and C. Premium Aloe vera not only provides benefits of highest quality Aloe vera but also probably supports optimum assimilation of Vitamins E & C.

Improva Aloe vera juice is probably supportive in the following

• Regular consumption may reduce acidity, and improve digestion.
• May gently clear stomach.
• Regular consumption may remove weakness.
• Regular consumption for 3 to 4 months may improve hair thickness and shine.
• Regular consumption for 3 to 4 months may improve skin tone, and reduce isolated pigmentation.
• Regular consumption for around 6 months may regularize menstrual cycle.
• Regular consumption for around 4 months may soften varicose veins.

Improva Aloe vera juice may also be useful as a supportive in arthritis management  and weight management.

Shatavari roots (Asparagus racemosus) are being used in the Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda, since ages. This species should not be confused with the commonly used vegetable Asparagus. The later belongs to A. officinalis. The species used in Ayurveda is the above A. racemosus. Shatavari has also been used to boost immunity, counter depression and anxiety as well as an aphrodisiac.

Traditionally Shatavari is used to protect stomach from ulcers, aid in digestion and to increase milk production in lactating mothers.  As for the later effect a clinical trial conducted using Shatavari root extract at dose 60 mg/kg. The results showed around 33%  increase in prolactin levels in mothers (experiencing various issues in breastfeeding) taking Shatavari extract as compared to the control group. Similarly the infants (≤ 6 months) of the treatment group showed 16% more weight gain than the control group. No side effects were observed. Some women may experience increased breast size as a side effect which may be unacceptable, whereas caution should be advised to pregnant mothers as there is one animal study that showed teratogenic effect of Shatavari supplementation during pregnancy.

Caution
As a precaution avoid taking during pregnancy and for children below 10 years of age.

References:

• Gupta, M and Shaw, B. A.  Iran J Pharm Res., 2011, Winter, 10 1: 167- 172
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Improva Ashoka Shatavari Juice,   is designed to be supportive in the management of various gynaecological issue. Improva Ashoka Shatavari Juice is possibly effective as supportive in
Female infertility

• Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD)
• Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation).
• Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB).

Herbs in Improva Ashoka Shatavari Juice are shown to perform various functions:

• Methi helps reverse insulin resistance. It probably works as an insulin mimetic and increases adeponectin levels. Insulin resistance is implicated in PCOD. Increasing adiponectin levels is a strategy to counter obesity and type II diabetes.
• Ashoka bark is shown to be an uterine tonic possibly due to its oestrogen stimulant activity. It is used traditionally in India for uterine abnormalities, menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding), ammenorhea, painful periods, endometrosis and disorders of the menstrual cycle.
• Shatavari roots are very popular in Ayurveda to treat gynaecological problems. IT has been proposed that Shatavari acts via reducing anti-oxidants and by increasing anti-oxidant capacity of body. In a clinical study on 40 patients that lasted 3 months Shatavari corrected pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation). Many other human studies have shown Shatavari to be useful in dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB). Shatavari is possibly useful in female infertility. It is thought to work by stimulating new follicular synthesis, and improving their development.
• Jatamansi, Gokhru are reported to be anti-androgenic and counter the actions of testosterone. These actions are supportive in the management of Polycystic Ovarian disease (PCOD).
• Lodhra is shown to  increase FSH and LH hormone  levels and is also anti-androgenic. The FSH and LH increasing ability may become useful in the treatment of infertility.
• Various herbs in Improva Ashoka Shatavari Juice are known to provide powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory actions.

References:

• Pandey, A. K., et al. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 103, 46–49. doi:10.1016/j.biopha.2018.04.003
• Singh, S. et al. Curr. Sci., 2015, 109, 1790-1801