CYTOZEN CAPSULE

Charak Cytozen Capsule is an Ayurvedic formulation that is hepato-protective. It improves liver functions, thus reducing the damages caused by infections like hepatitis, alcoholism and medications. It is a potent antioxidant drug and improves metabolism.

This drug helps to maintain the potential functions of the liver like the elimination of metabolic wastes, blood formation and energy storage. The ingredient drug-like hareetaki (Terminalia chebula), yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), amala etc. have anti-oxidant and liver-protective action. The antioxidant property protects the liver cells from damage.

The product is available in syrup and capsule dosage form.

INGREDIENTS of Cytozen

Sl. No.	Ingredients	Botanical name	Properties
1	Haritaki	Terminalia chebula	Hepato-protective corrects metabolism, is rejuvenating
2	Bilwa	Aegle marmelos	Anti-oxidant, liver protective, anti-viral and rejuvenating
3	Yashtimadhu	Glycyrrhiza glabra	Anti-oxidant, rejuvenating drug
4	Musta	Cyperus rotundus	Corrects metabolism, it is used in the treatment of gastro-intestinal and hepato-cellular system
5	Punarnava	Boerhavia diffusa	Relieves oedema, anti-oxidant and liver protective
6	Amalaki	Embilica officinalis	Anti-oxidant, hepato-protective, rejuvenating drug
7	Katuki	Picrorrhiza kurroa	Very potent medicine which acts as liver protective
8	Kalmegh	Andrographis paniculata	Liver protective, used in treating infections, fever
9	Kumari	Aloe barbadensis	Action in the hepato-cellular system and improves liver function

DOSE

Adult:

Capsule: 1 tablet twice daily till the symptoms subside. In chronic condition can be given for a month or two

Syrup: 5 to 10 ml twice daily after food.

Regular monitoring of liver function and doctor check-ups is necessary.

PRESENTATION

Tablet: 20 capsules in blister packing

Syrup: 100 ml bottle

MANUFACTURER

Charak Pharmaceuticals

DIET

• Avoid alcohol, smoking, carbonated soft drink
• Fried and spicy, high food is not desirable
• Junk food and preserved foods are better to be avoided
• A healthy diet including raw vegetables and fruits

Avoid injudicious administration of drugs without the doctor’s advice.

EXERCISE

Yoga, pranayama and meditation help to maintain a healthy mind and body. Can do,

• Sooryanamaskara
• Gomukhasana
• Ardhamatsyendriasana
• Merudandasana
• Anuloma-viloma pranayama
• Meditation

It is desirable to take an expert opinion if necessary.

RESEARCH PAPERS

• Hepato-protective action of Katuki

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339079904_HEPATOPROTECTIVE_AND_HYPOLIPIDEMIC_EFFECT_OF_KUTAKI_PICRORHIZA_KURROA_ROYLE_EX_BENTH-A_REVIEW

• Hepato-protective action of Punanava

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9147255

source https://ayurvedapc.blog/2021/10/12/cytozen-capsule/