Asliv Syrup

Sugar-free Ayurvedic liver tonic syrup

Liver support without a spoonful of sugar.

200 mL: ₹150

Asliv is a sugar-free Ayurvedic liver tonic, sweetened with saccharin. It is led by Sarpunkha (500 mg in every 10 mL) with Punarnava, Harad, Bhumyamalaki, Bhringraj, Makoy, Giloy, Tulsi and Rohitak — nine of Ayurveda's best-known liver herbs.

The pack describes it as an excellent liver tonic, including in cirrhosis and hepatitis — conditions that always need a doctor's care, alongside which Asliv is meant to be used.

Used for

• Liver tonic (Yakrit-balya)
• Sluggish liver & poor appetite
• Jaundice (Kamala)
• Liver support when sugar must be limited

Why the liver needs support

The liver is remarkably resilient, but repeated injury — from viruses, alcohol, fatty change or some medicines — keeps its cells inflamed. Over years, inflammation can scar the liver (fibrosis and, at worst, cirrhosis), and its ability to make bile and clear toxins declines.

Ayurveda calls the liver the root of Raktavaha Srotas, the channels of blood, and the seat of Ranjaka Pitta. Aggravated Pitta and Ama inflame it, causing Kamala (jaundice) and loss of appetite; bitter, cooling, Pitta-clearing herbs are the classical response.

Asliv supports the liver in 3 ways

• Hepatoprotective (Yakrit-rakshaka) — Sarpunkha lessened toxin-induced liver damage in rats, and Bhringraj's wedelolactone and Bhumyamalaki's lignans are hepatoprotective in experimental studies.
• Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant (Shothahara) — Makoy, Giloy, Rohitak and Tulsi add anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity, and Harad's tannins are antioxidant and mildly laxative.
• Diuretic (Mutrala) — Punarnava is diuretic and anti-inflammatory in experimental studies, helping with the fluid retention that liver trouble can bring.

Key ingredients

• Sarpunkha (Tephrosia purpurea, whole plant) — 500 mg. Traditionally used for an enlarged liver and spleen and in Ayurvedic liver preparations. Its flavonoids (quercetin, rutin) and triterpenoids are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and its extract lessened arsenic-induced liver damage in rats.
• Bhumyamalaki (Bhui amla) (Phyllanthus niruri, whole plant) — 150 mg. A small herb Ayurveda uses for jaundice and the liver. Its lignans (phyllanthin, hypophyllanthin) are hepatoprotective and antiviral in experimental studies; a Cochrane review found no convincing benefit over placebo in chronic hepatitis B.
• Bhringraj (Eclipta alba, whole plant) — 100 mg. Best known for hair, Bhringraj is also a classic liver herb (Yakrituttejaka). Its coumestans, such as wedelolactone, are hepatoprotective in experimental models, and in an early study its alcoholic extract protected against chemical (CCl₄) liver damage.
• Kakmachi (Makoy) (Solanum nigrum, whole plant) — 100 mg. Black nightshade, used in Ayurveda and Unani medicine for an enlarged liver and spleen and for swelling. Its steroidal glycoalkaloids, saponins and polyphenols are hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant in experimental studies.
• Giloy (Guduchi) (Tinospora cordifolia, stem) — 100 mg. A Rasayana for chronic fever and immunity. Its polysaccharides, alkaloids and diterpenoids are immunomodulatory, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory in experimental studies. Rare liver injury has been reported, possibly from mis-identified Tinospora species.
• Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa, whole plant) — 250 mg. Its name means 'renews the body'. Ayurveda uses it for swelling (Shotha), the kidneys and the liver; its rotenoids and flavonoids are diuretic, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective in experimental studies.
• Haritaki (Harad) (Terminalia chebula, fruit) — 200 mg. The first of the Triphala fruits and Ayurveda's classic Anulomana: it keeps the bowels regular. Its tannins (chebulagic and chebulinic acids) are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective in laboratory studies.
• Rohitak (Desert teak) (Tecomella undulata, stem bark) — 50 mg. Desert-teak bark, Ayurveda's classical remedy for an enlarged spleen and liver (Pleeha-yakrit vriddhi). It is hepatoprotective, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory in experimental studies, though these effects are only partly validated.
• Tulsi (Holy basil) (Ocimum sanctum, leaf) — 50 mg. Holy basil is used for cough, cold and fever (Kasa, Pratishyaya, Jwara). A systematic review of 24 human studies found favourable effects on immunity, metabolic markers and stress, with no significant adverse events reported.

Full ingredient list

Liquid extract of

• Sarpunkha (Tephrosia purpurea) — 500 mg
• Bhoomiamla (Phyllanthus niruri) — 150 mg
• Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) — 50 mg
• Bhangra (Eclipta alba) — 100 mg
• Head (Terminalia chebula) — 200 mg
• Makoy (Solanum nigrum) — 100 mg
• Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) — 100 mg
• Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) — 250 mg
• Rohitchal (Tecomella undulata) — 50 mg
• Sod. Saccharin (artificial sweetening agent) — q.s.
• Colour, Flavour & Preservative (as per Drug Act)

How to use

Dose: 5–10 mL twice a day, or as directed by the physician.

• Shake well — Shake the bottle before each dose.
• Measure the dose — Use the measuring cap — the dose above, or the one your physician gives.
• Keep a routine — Take it at the same times each day, for as long as advised.

Safety & suitability

• Who it's for: Adults; children only at the dose a physician sets
• Pregnancy & nursing: Ask your physician before use
• Other medicines: Tell your physician what else you take
• Diabetic?: Sugar-free (saccharin) — ask your physician
• Storage: Cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight
• Ingredients: See the full list below

Cautions

• Cirrhosis and hepatitis need a doctor's diagnosis and care. Asliv is a supportive tonic, not a replacement for prescribed treatment.
• Do not use if any precipitate, fungus or foreign particle is found — replace the bottle.

More information

• Net content: 200 mL
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after use.
• Country of origin: India
• Manufacturer: Devendra Ayurved Ashram Pvt. Ltd., A-12, Industrial Estate, Sujroo, Muzaffarnagar (U.P.) – 251003. Mfg. Lic. No. A-50/77/94 · GMP-certified company.

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