Summary of Research Findings

Introduction (continued)
The effectiveness of the Maharishi Ayurveda herbal preparations is assured by stringent quality
control measures that include the following:
Expert herbalists. After the harvest, each type of plant must be inspected, sorted, cleaned,
and stored in a particular way. Specialists in Dravyaguna—the identification of plant species—
inspect each batch of plants. The whole batch is rejected unless it meets strict standards of purity
and potency.
Herbal fingerprints. Each batch of plants is also inspected by a modern, governmentrecognized
laboratory. The herbs are then tested using advanced technology such as
high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) to reveal the ‘fingerprint’ or exact species and
potency of each herb.
State-of-the-art manufacturing. Advanced, hygienic processing facilities, designed by eminent
vaidyas (traditional Ayurvedic physicians), scientists, and food technologists, incorporate
the most modern technology in every aspect of the ancient Ayurvedic processes. This is the only
ISO 9001 certified Ayurvedic production facility in the world. ISO certification is the international
standard for assessing quality control in management, testing, and manufacturing.
Triple-tested for quality. High-tech scans are utilized for the detection of heavy metals, biological
contaminants, and chemical residues. The ingredients are tested before preparation of
the formulas, after manufacturing, and again by an independent lab, to exceed rigorous U.S. standards.
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