Summary of Research Findings

Introduction
Maharishi Ayurveda is a comprehensive health care system with its roots dating back more
than 5000 years to the ancient Vedic civilization of India. Ayurveda is translated as the ‘Science
of Life.’ Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the Transcendental Meditation technique, recently
established Ayurveda in its completeness in accordance with the classical texts, in association
with Ayurvedic scholars, and made it available worldwide. Maharishi Ayurveda encompasses all
facets of life, including mind (consciousness), physiology, behavior, and environment. It is prevention-oriented
and also provides effective treatment modalities for chronic illnesses.
Maharishi Ayurveda uses various technologies for promotion of health and prevention of disease.
These include diet, daily and seasonal routines, purification procedures, and use of herbal
food supplements. During the last 30 years, there has been extensive research conducted on the
various modalities of Maharishi Ayurveda. Over 600 studies have been carried out at more than
200 independent institutions and universities in 30 countries.
In addition, there are thousands of published studies on the wide-ranging health benefits of
Ayurvedic herbs. Herein is presented a summary of research on Maharishi Ayurveda, focusing
specifically on the studies conducted on Maharishi Ayurveda herbal formulas. This research demonstrates
striking health benefits and profound possibilities for Maharishi Ayurveda in the health
care field.
Maharishi Ayurveda herbal formulas nourish the natural structures and functions of the physiology
rather than treating superficial symptoms, through the use of whole herbs that display the
full range of biological intelligence. The ingredients of these herbal formulas function synergistically
to maximize the health-promoting benefits. Maharishi Ayurveda herbal formulas combine
time-tested wisdom from the ancient Ayurvedic texts with cutting-edge manufacturing and quality
control technologies.
The ancient Ayurvedic texts teach samyoga—the science of combining various herbs
into precise blends that offer the added value of synergy and balance. Maharishi Ayurveda
formulas are not single herbs or random combinations of ingredients—they are carefully
formulated combinations:
• Primary herbs strengthen specific functions of the mind and body.
• Bioavailability herbs improve assimilation.
• Herbal co-factors remove impurities that can block the full benefits of a formula.
• Balancing herbs cancel out any potential discomforts or side effects that may arise
if you use individual herbs, rather than balanced combinations.
Equally important in Ayurveda is sanskar—preparing the herbs in such a way that the
innate intelligence and healing wisdom of each plant is carefully preserved in the final product.
Maharishi Ayurveda formulas are prepared meticulously according to the Ayurvedic texts. No
short cuts are taken in preparation.
The Ayurvedic science of harvesting herbs standardizes the herb potency at its natural maximum
without the use of chemical additives. Herbs naturally vary in potency with seasons, cycles
of the moon, and time of day. Herbs used in the Maharishi Ayurveda formulations are harvested
at their freshest in India. Where possible without threatening the natural ecological balance,
Maharishi Ayurveda herbs are gathered in the wild, because wild-crafted herbs can be as much as
100 times more potent than their cultivated counterparts.
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