Ayurvedic Baby Tonic, Asia, 1970-1981
‘Bal Jivan Vhamcho’ was an ‘unrivalled baby tonic’. It consists of a solid block of brown medication and comes with a spoon. The instructions state it is effective against ‘bronchitis, greenish diarrhoea and rickets’. The medicine was administered by mixing the medicine block with water until the water changed colour. The medicine was then spoon-fed to the child. Ayurveda is a medical tradition. Its roots are in the Indian subcontinent. However, its influence has spread to other parts of the world. This medication and other Ayurvedic products were imported in the United Kingdom in the 1970s.
Object number:
1981-1580 Pt5
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Glossary:
Glossary: Ayurveda
An Indian medical tradition. Literally translated it means ‘Life Science’ and promotes mental and physical health through balancing biological elements. Ayurveda focuses on exercise, massage, yoga and meditation.
Glossary: materia medica
A Latin medical term sometimes used to refer to medical substances.
Glossary: herbal medicine
the use of plant or plant extracts for medicinal purposes in order to improve the body's natural functions and restore balance. Herbal medicines are given in many forms (liquids, infusions, tablets, topical preparations, etc.) and form part of an increasing number of complementary medical therapies