Amritdhara

During His early days in Mussoorie in late 1940’s when Shri Nathj was staying in Mussoorie at Savitri Niwas, Shri Nathji kept Himself Amrit Dhara, which was supposed to be a universal panacea for al aches, pains and ills, and a hot water bottle in the house.  Whenever either children or Maha Mateshwari were ill, Shri Nathji would give them a drop or two of the highly pungent liquid on a teaspoon of suger and it would invariably work , perhaps because it was given by the hands of Shri Nathji. Since, medical aid was all but absent in Mussoorie, Shri Nathj had to make do with an occasional miracle every now and then.

Amrit Drara become a popular medicine for stomach related problems and in popular even today. Perhaps it was more to do woth Shri Nathji admistering Amrit Drara then the properties of the medicine that worked. Amrit Draha is considered effective in relieving excess flatulence, stomach gas, stomach pains and abdominal bloating. It is very effective in cases of distension and heaviness in the stomach. It dramatically reduces acidity in the stomach . 

Each ml. of Amritdhara solution contains:

1. Ajwain (Ajowan or Carum Copticum) extract: 0.200 gms. - is a very effective herb for relieving indigestion flatulence, and spasmodic disorders.

2. Pudina (Mint) extract: 0.050 gms. - Mint extracts have excellent carminative and digestive properties. They provide quick natural relief from stomachache, gas and indigestion without any side effects.

3. Clove oil: 0.002 ml. – Clove oil stimulates peristalsis

4. Camphor: 0.400 gms. - Camphor, in small doses camphor warms the stomach, stimulates secretion, increases peristalsis, and expels flatus.

5. Eucalyptus Oil: to make 1 ml. - When combined in predetermined proportions, in Eucalyptus oil  all the ingredients present a powerful concoction that works wonders on stomach health.

How it Works - A few drops of Amritdhara help normalize the peristaltic movements a major cause of stomach discomfort. It is effective in healing stomach bloating and stomach heaviness caused by excessive gas formation.

Directions for use:

For stomach pains, stomach gas or indigestion, add 3-4 drops of herbal Amritdhara to lukewarm water and drink. May be taken thrice a day or even hourly in case of acute cases.

For greater effect, the Amritdhara drops may be added to a decoction of fennel seeds (saunf).

Soon after intake, you should experience a relief in symptoms such as an urge to release stomach gas, or a subsiding of stomach pains and abdominal bloating.

The most important benefit is the absence of any side effect when taken in recommended dosage. It should not effect the body adversely.