Summary of Research Findings
Summary of Research Findings
Summary of Research Findings
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Ingredients <strong>of</strong> Herbal Mixtures<br />
1. Maharishi Amrit Kalash<br />
MAK-4 Herbal Fruit Concentrate (Also known as M-4 or Maharishi Amrit Kalash Nectar):<br />
Indian Gooseberry, Indian Gallnut, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Long Pepper (Catkins), Indian Pennywort, Cyperus,<br />
Nutgrass, White Sandalwood, Aloeweed, Butterfly Pea, Ceylon Ironwood, Turmeric, Ghee (Clarified Butter—<br />
acts as a carrier to help assimilation), Whole Cane Sugar, Honey. Processed in the extracts <strong>of</strong>: Bengal Quince,<br />
Indian Trumpet Flower, Cashmere Bark, Castor Oil Root, Country Mallow, Thatch Grass, Eragrostis cynosuroides,<br />
Sugar Cane, Indian Asparagus, Spreading Hogweed, Giant Potato, Indian Kudju, Trumpet Flower,<br />
Desmodium gangeticum, Uraria picta, Yellow-berried Nightshade, Indian Nightshade, Small Caltrops, Large<br />
Caltrops, Phaseolus trilobus, Teramnus labialis, Clerodendrum phlomidis, Leptadenia reticulata, Gymnema auraniticum.<br />
MAK-5 Herbal Tablets (Also known as M-5 or Maharishi Amrit Kalash Ambrosia):<br />
Winter Cherry, Licorice, Giant Potato, White Musale, Indian Gooseberry, Heart-leaved Moonseed, Indian<br />
Asparagus, Indian Wild Pepper, Aloeweed, Elephant Creeper, Black Musale, Caper Plant, Indian Gum-Arabic<br />
Tree.<br />
A chemical analysis <strong>of</strong> these formulas indicates that they contain the following phytochemicals:<br />
• Polyphenols<br />
• Bi<strong>of</strong>lavonoids<br />
• Tannic acid<br />
• Resveratrol<br />
• Catechin<br />
• Alpha-tocopherol<br />
• Beta-carotenoids<br />
• Ascorbate<br />
• Rib<strong>of</strong>lavin<br />
• A large number <strong>of</strong> low-molecular-weight substances<br />
A review <strong>of</strong> the literature verifies that a large number <strong>of</strong> studies have been done on these phytochemicals. They<br />
have displayed a variety <strong>of</strong> beneficial effects.<br />
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