Liver pills, used in Ayurvedic Medicine, Bombay (now Mumbai), India, 1970-1981
These liver pills were imported from Bombay (now Mumbai) in India during the 1970s. The formula is known as Liv 52. It is one of the biggest selling Ayurvedic products in the world. It claims to promote optimum liver function and protect it. The product was developed in the 1950s. Its origins are in Ayurveda. This ancient Indian medical tradition encompasses a way of life. It is still practiced. Preventing disease is as important as curing it. Ayurveda is derived from two words: ayus, meaning “life”, and veda, meaning “knowledge”.
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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: 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