DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure relates to a nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup to promote skin and hair health in women.

BACKGROUND
In recent times, the prevalence of poor eating habits and the consumption of unhealthy foods have raised concerns about the long-term consequences on women's health. A new global study conducted for the period from the year 1999 to 2016 showed the proportion of overweight women aged between 20 - 49 years has more than doubled from 11.4% to 24%. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS IV 2015-16) found the prevalence of goitre or thyroid disorder in about 3.4% of women between the age group of 35-49 years.

One of the primary contributors to compromised health among women is the consumption of a diet high in processed foods, junk foods, refined sugars and saturated fats. These unhealthy eating habits lead to several health issues such as metabolic syndrome, reproductive health issues, obesity, hair loss, reduced hair quality, dull skin, poor digestion, weak immunity, poor bone health, and poor mineral and vitamin levels.

Also, the prevalence of sedentary lifestyles, coupled with the ready availability of processed, unhealthy and calorie-dense foods, has led to a surge in obesity rates among women. A report by World Obesity Federation issued in March 2023, estimates that 50% of the world`s population will be obese by 2035. As per a report by UN, the lack of a balanced diet is becoming common with 25% of the world's population not having access to safe, nutritious and/or sufficient food.

Recent studies have also shown that 20 to 30% of the adult population in most countries have metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke and type-2 diabetes. A study by the State of the Global Workplace found that 44% of working people suffer from stress and anxiety. Furthermore, it is estimated that 40% of the world population suffers from chronic gastrointestinal problems.

All the afore-mentioned health issues are further compounded and exacerbated by poor and unhealthy dietary choices, the effects of which are often visible in the condition of the skin and hair. Thus, it is imperative for women to recognize the significance of nutritious dietary habits in shaping their health outcomes, and to make healthier dietary choices that prioritize their overall well-being.

There is therefore need for a nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup which promotes skin and hair health as well as also helps in supporting positive health and wellness in women. The soup shall also address the challenge of incorporating medicinal herbs in the diet in a safe and effective manner, while also ensuring that the soup is appealing to the palate. There is also need for a soup which provides essential macronutrients and micronutrients, and promotes overall well-being in women. There is also need for a soup preparation which overcomes drawbacks of commercially available food items, and provides an Ayurvedic soup comprising nutritious and delicious ingredients with medicinal herbs, and eliminates the use of additives, preservatives, sugar, saturated fat and excessive sodium.

OBJECTS
Accordingly, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup which overcomes the afore-listed drawbacks of commercially available soups, and provides an Ayurvedic soup comprising nutritious and delicious ingredients with medicinal herbs which offers an effective way to promote skin and hair health in women and also support their overall positive health and wellness, and is presented in a convenient form so that it can be easily integrated into daily meals.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup which addresses the challenge of incorporating medicinal herbs in the diet in a safe and effective manner and provides a practical solution for women seeking to enhance their diet with herbal remedies without the bitterness or strong flavors that can be off-putting.

Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup which eliminates the use of additives, preservatives, coloring agents, sugar, saturated fat and excessive sodium, thereby promoting overall health and well-being of women.

One more object of the present disclosure is to provide a nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup which supports healthy digestion and stimulates the body and mind.

Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description.

SUMMARY
The present disclosure relates to a nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup to promote skin and hair health in women. The nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup composition comprises at least one grain, pulse and/or legume, at least one vegetable, at least one tempering ingredient, at least one garnishing ingredient, and an herbal composition.

According to the present disclosure, the herbal composition comprises Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), Padmakashtha (Prunus puddum), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Ananta (Decalepis hamiltonii), Nagkeshar (Mesua ferrea), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis). Preferably, the herbal composition is in a form selected from decoction, juice, powder, and combination thereof. Preferably, the soup composition comprises the herbal composition in a proportion in the range of about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.).

According to a preferred embodiment, the herbal composition comprises about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Padmakashtha (Prunus puddum), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Vacha (Acorus calamus), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Ananta (Decalepis hamiltonii), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Nagkeshar (Mesua ferrea), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), and about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Amalaki (Emblica officinalis).

According to the present disclosure, the grain, pulse and/or legume can be selected from barley, rice, moong beans, toor dal, whole green moong dal, barley flakes, horse gram, whole black lentils (urad), urad dal, chana dal, whole black masoor, masoor dal, ragi, black gram, red lentil, broken wheat, red rice, yellow moong dal, moth (matki) beans, and combinations thereof. Preferably, the soup composition comprises barley flakes, horse gram, moong dal and toor dal in a proportion in the range of about 20 to 70 % (by wt.).

According to the present disclosure, the vegetable can be selected from carrot, spinach, ash gourd, long beans, green peas, pumpkin, pointed gourd, onion, drumstick, sweet potato, lotus rhizome, radish, bottle gourd, white onion, beetroot, ridge gourd, ginger, garlic, and combinations thereof. Preferably, the soup composition comprises pumpkin, carrot and pointed gourd in a proportion in the range of about 5 to 30 % (by wt.).

According to the present disclosure, the tempering ingredient can be selected from mustard oil, sesame oil, ghee, coconut oil, mustard seeds, roasted flax seeds, white sesame seeds, caraway seeds, kalonji (nigella) seeds, fenugreek seeds, poppy seeds, asafoetida, clove, cinnamon, black pepper, bay leaves, mace, nutmeg, cumin seeds, cumin powder, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom, curry leaves, onion, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, dry ginger powder, black pepper powder, coriander powder, roasted flax seeds powder, cardamom powder, fennel seeds powder, sea salt, black salt, rock salt, turmeric, sambhar masala, chat masala, fresh coriander leaves, drumstick leaves, mint leaves, lemon grass, kokum (dried), almond, black raisin, coconut milk, jaggery, lemon juice, rose water, fresh coconut, black raisin paste, almond paste, vegetable stock, water, and combinations thereof.

Preferably, the soup composition comprises tempering ingredients including sesame oil, asafoetida, kalonji (nigella) seeds, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, fresh garlic, fresh ginger, onion, black pepper powder, rock salt, sambhar masala, kokum, vegetable stock and/or water.

Preferably, the garnishing ingredient is fresh coriander leaves. Typically, the soup composition comprises the tempering ingredient and the garnishing ingredient in a proportion in the range of about 1 to 10 % (by wt.).

According to a preferred embodiment, the soup composition is an easy-to-digest, nutrient-dense composition which aids in improved digestion and improved nutrient absorption. The soup composition is formulated with a synergistic blend of specific ingredients and medicinal herbs which help in effectively promoting the skin and hair health in women and also supporting their overall positive health and wellness. The soup composition is presented in a convenient palatable form to be easily integrated into daily meals. The soup provides a practical solution for women seeking to enhance their diet with herbal remedies without the bitterness or strong flavors that can be off-putting. The natural ingredients support overall health and ensure that the soup is gentle on the digestive system. The soup aids in supporting healthy digestion and stimulating the body and mind.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The present disclosure will now be described with the help of limited embodiments and/or examples, such embodiments and/or examples must not, in any manner, be construed to limit the ambit and scope of the disclosure.

The present disclosure relates to a nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup to promote skin and hair health in women. The Ayurvedic soup has a women centric formulation which offers a unique and innovative way to promote positive health and wellness in women. The soup also addresses the challenge of incorporating medicinal herbs in the diet in a safe and effective manner, while also ensuring that the soup is appealing to the palate. By combining nutritious and delicious ingredients with medicinal herbs, the soup helps women overcome the challenges of dry and dull hair and skin. The soup may also aid women in the process of maintaining a healthy body weight.

The soup composition is formulated with a synergistic blend of specific ingredients including grains, legumes, vegetables, spices, and a polyherbal composition, which helps in effectively improving the nutrient absorption. The soup composition is presented in a convenient palatable form to be easily integrated into daily meals. The soup provides a practical solution for women seeking to enhance their diet with herbal remedies without the bitterness or strong flavors that can be off-putting. The natural ingredients support healthy digestion and improve overall health and wellbeing.

The soup composition comprises (i) at least one grain, pulse and/or legume; (ii) at least one vegetable; (iii) at least one tempering ingredient; (iv) at least one garnishing ingredient; and (v) an herbal composition.

The grain, pulse and/or legume can be selected from barley, rice, moong beans, toor dal, whole green moong dal, barley flakes, horse gram, whole black lentils (urad), urad dal, chana dal, whole black masoor, masoor dal, ragi, black gram, red lentil, broken wheat, red rice, yellow moong dal, moth (matki) beans, and combinations thereof. Preferably, the soup composition comprises barley flakes, horse gram, moong dal and toor dal in a proportion in the range of about 20 to 70 % (by wt.). Preferably, small amount of turmeric powder is added while cooking the grain, pulse and/or legume.

The vegetable can be selected from carrot, spinach, ash gourd, long beans, green peas, pumpkin, pointed gourd (parwal), onion, drumstick, sweet potato, lotus rhizome, radish, bottle gourd, white onion, beetroot, ridge gourd, ginger, garlic, and combinations thereof. Preferably, the soup composition comprises pumpkin, carrot and pointed gourd in a proportion in the range of about 5 to 30 % (by wt.).

The tempering ingredient can be selected from mustard oil, sesame oil, ghee, coconut oil, mustard seeds, roasted flax seeds, white sesame seeds, caraway seeds, kalonji (nigella) seeds, fenugreek seeds, poppy seeds, asafoetida, clove, cinnamon, black pepper, bay leaves, mace, nutmeg, cumin seeds, cumin powder, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom, curry leaves, onion, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, dry ginger powder, black pepper powder, coriander powder, roasted flax seeds powder, cardamom powder, fennel seeds powder, sea salt, black salt, rock salt, turmeric, sambhar masala, chat masala, fresh coriander leaves, drumstick leaves, mint leaves, lemon grass, kokum (dried), almond, black raisin, coconut milk, jaggery, lemon juice, rose water, fresh coconut, black raisin paste, almond paste, vegetable stock, water, and combinations thereof.

Preferably, the tempering ingredient in the soup composition comprises sesame oil, asafoetida (hing), kalonji (nigella) seeds, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, fresh garlic, fresh ginger, onion, black pepper powder, rock salt, sambhar masala, kokum, vegetable stock and/or water.

Preferably, the garnishing ingredient in the soup composition is fresh coriander leaves. Preferably, the soup composition comprises the tempering ingredient and the garnishing ingredient in a proportion in the range of about 1 to 10 % (by wt.).

The herbal composition is in the form of a decoction, juice, powder, and combination thereof. The herbal composition comprises Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), Padmakashtha (Prunus puddum), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Ananta (Decalepis hamiltonii), Nagkeshar (Mesua ferrea), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis). Preferably, the soup composition comprises the herbal composition in a proportion in the range of about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.).

The herbal composition comprises about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Padmakashtha (Prunus puddum), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Vacha (Acorus calamus), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Ananta (Decalepis hamiltonii), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Nagkeshar (Mesua ferrea), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), and about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Amalaki (Emblica officinalis).

Advantages of the soup composition of the present disclosure, include, but are not limited to,
1. Supports Skin and Hair Health: The nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup is formulated with specific ingredients which together help to promote good health in women. The 100% natural soup composition is particularly suitable for women to promote healthy skin and hair, and also support healthy digestion and overall positive health and wellness in women.
2. Incorporation of Medicinal Herbs: The soup composition synergistically combines a blend of medicinal herbs which are presented in a palatable and easily consumable form. The soup provides a practical solution for women seeking to enhance their diet with herbal remedies without the bitterness or strong flavours that can be off-putting.
3. Natural Ingredients: The soup composition eliminates the use of additives, preservatives, colouring agents, sugar, saturated fat, and excessive sodium. The focus on 100% natural ingredients not only supports overall health but also ensures that the soup is nutrient-dense and gentle on the digestive system.
4. Enhanced Digestive Health: The soup composition supports digestive health and aids in enhancing the digestive fire (Agni). This is crucial as proper digestion can help prevent several illnesses and also improve the immunity.
5. Sustained Energy and Nutrient Absorption: The nutrient-dense composition of the soup provides sustained energy, which helps to reduce feelings of fatigue and improves metabolism. Additionally, the soup's formulation is designed to enhance nutrient absorption, ensuring that the body receives maximum benefits from the ingredients (Bala Vardhan).
6. Convenience and Appeal: The nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup is presented in a convenient form so that it can be easily integrated into daily meals. The soup has an appealing taste which ensures that women are more likely to consume it regularly, thus maximizing its health benefits.

WORKING EXAMPLES
A soup composition according to the present disclosure was prepared. The soup composition of Example 1 was tested on four women between the age group of 30 to 42. The results demonstrate the effects of a consistent dietary regime involving the soup consumption in terms of various health and body parameters which signify positive health and improved immunity.

Example 1:
1000 ml of the soup composition of the present disclosure was prepared. The ingredients per 1000 ml are listed in Table 1 below.
Table 1
Ingredient Quantity
Barley flakes 15 - 20 g
Horse gram 50 - 60 g
Moong Dal 100 - 110 g
Toor Dal 50 - 60 g
Turmeric 2 - 4 g
Herbal Composition Decoction 10 - 40 ml
Pumpkin 100 - 110 g
Pointed gourd (parwal) 50 - 60 g
Carrot 80 - 90 g
Sesame oil 10 - 20 ml
Asafoetida 1 - 3 g
Kalonji (nigella) seeds 2.5 - 5 g
Mustard seeds 5 - 7 g
Coriander seeds 3 - 6 g
Cumin Seeds 2 - 4 g
Curry leaves 5 - 7 g
Onion 30 - 40 g
Fresh garlic 15 - 20 g
Fresh ginger 15 - 20 g
Black pepper powder 2 - 5 g
Rock salt 15 - 20 g
Sambhar masala 18 - 20 g
Kokum 15 - 17 g
Vegetable stock 1200 - 1500 ml
Fresh coriander leaves 5 - 8 g

It was found that a consistent intake of 1000 ml of the soup composition daily provided a stable addition of hydration, vitamins, proteins and nutrients to the diet for maintaining good skin and hair in women, and also improving their overall health and immunity. It was observed that consistent intake of the soup provided a significant improvement in various health and body parameters indicating improved digestion, reduced water retention, increased metabolism, and better nutrient absorption. The test results for the four women are tabulated in Tables 3-6 below.

The nutrient profile of the soup composition of the present disclosure is given in Table 2.

Table 2
Parameters Nutritional Value (per 100 g serving)
Energy 68.98 Kcal
Protein 5.29 g
Total Carbohydrate 7.07 g
Total Fat 3.06 g
Total Sugar Less than 2 g
Trans Fat Less than 0.1 g
Saturated Fat 1.03 g
Unsaturated Fat 2.03 g
Dietary Fiber 3.65 g
Cholesterol Less than 1 mg
Sodium 282.9 mg
Vitamin C 33.32 mg
Zinc 0.38 mg
Iron 1.46 mg
Magnesium 18.57 mg

Table 3: Study of Health and Body Parameters for Subject 1
Parameters Day 1 Day 3 Day 6
Weight (kg) 68.3 65.8 63.5
Body Age 42 39 36
BMI 24 24.2 24
Resting Metabolism (Kcal) 1613 1640 1670
Body Fat (%) 26 22 19
Visceral Fat (%) 7 5.5 5
Subcutaneous Fat (Full Body) (%) 19 16 13
Skeletal Muscle (Full Body) (%) 30.5 33 35

Table 4: Study of Health and Body Parameters for Subject 2
Parameters Day 1 Day 3 Day 6
Weight (kg) 60.2 59.5 58.8
Body Age 41 38 35
BMI 22.1 21.2 21.1
Resting Metabolism (Kcal) 1580 1610 1640
Body Fat (%) 28 25 22
Visceral Fat (%) 8 7 6.5
Subcutaneous Fat (Full Body) (%) 20.5 18.5 16
Skeletal Muscle (Full Body) (%) 29.5 32 34.5

Table 5: Study of Health and Body Parameters for Subject 3
Parameters Day 1 Day 3 Day 6
Weight (kg) 48.5 48.3 48
Body Age 31 30 29
BMI 19.2 19 19
Resting Metabolism (Kcal) 1385 1400 1420
Body Fat (%) 19 18 17
Visceral Fat (%) 5 4.5 4
Subcutaneous Fat (Full Body) (%) 13 12.5 12
Skeletal Muscle (Full Body) (%) 39 40 41

Table 6: Study of Health and Body Parameters for Subject 4
Parameters Day 1 Day 3 Day 6
Weight (kg) 83 82.5 82
Body Age 40 39 38
BMI 31.5 31.3 31
Resting Metabolism (Kcal) 1970 1990 2010
Body Fat (%) 32 30 28
Visceral Fat (%) 11 10 9
Subcutaneous Fat (Full Body) (%) 23 22 20
Skeletal Muscle (Full Body) (%) 30 31 32.5
The results demonstrate a significant improvement in the body metabolism and skeletal muscle. The results demonstrate a decrease in the body fat, visceral fat, BMI and weight. The soup aided in significantly decreasing the body age. The high protein and vitamin content of the soup helped in maintaining healthy skin and hair in the women. The results indicate improved digestion, increased metabolism, and better nutrient absorption. The significant weight loss, healthy digestion and stimulated metabolism imply healthy body and improved immunity of the women.

Embodiments of the present disclosure are applicable over a wide number of uses and other embodiments may be developed beyond the embodiment discussed heretofore. Only the most preferred embodiments and their uses have been described herein for purpose of example, illustrating the advantages over the prior art obtained through the present disclosure. The disclosure is not limited to these specific embodiments or their specified uses. Thus, the forms of the disclosure described herein are to be taken as illustrative only and other embodiments may be selected without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. It should also be understood that additional changes and modifications, within the scope of the disclosure, will be apparent to one skilled in the art, and that modifications to the method described herein may fall within the scope of the disclosure.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup to promote skin and hair health in women, said nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup composition comprising –
at least one grain, pulse and/or legume;
at least one vegetable;
at least one tempering ingredient;
at least one garnishing ingredient; and
an herbal composition;
wherein, said herbal composition comprises Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), Padmakashtha (Prunus puddum), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Ananta (Decalepis hamiltonii), Nagkeshar (Mesua ferrea), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis).

2. The nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup as claimed in claim 1, wherein said herbal composition is in a form selected from decoction, juice, powder, and combination thereof.

3. The nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup as claimed in claim 1, wherein said soup composition comprises said herbal composition in a proportion in the range of about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.).

4. The nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup as claimed in claim 1, wherein said herbal composition comprises about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Padmakashtha (Prunus puddum), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Vacha (Acorus calamus), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Ananta (Decalepis hamiltonii), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Nagkeshar (Mesua ferrea), about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), and about 0.1 to 30 % (by wt.) Amalaki (Emblica officinalis).

5. The nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one grain, pulse and/or legume can be selected from barley, rice, moong beans, toor dal, whole green moong dal, barley flakes, horse gram, whole black lentils, urad dal, chana dal, whole black masoor, masoor dal, ragi, black gram, red lentil, broken wheat, red rice, yellow moong dal, moth (matki) beans, and combinations thereof.

6. The nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup as claimed in claim 5, wherein said soup composition comprises barley flakes, horse gram, moong dal and toor dal in a proportion in the range of about 20 to 70 % (by wt.).

7. The nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one vegetable can be selected from carrot, spinach, ash gourd, long beans, green peas, pumpkin, pointed gourd, onion, drumstick, sweet potato, lotus rhizome, radish, bottle gourd, white onion, beetroot, ridge gourd, ginger, garlic, and combinations thereof.

8. The nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup as claimed in claim 7, wherein said soup composition comprises pumpkin, carrot and pointed gourd in a proportion in the range of about 5 to 30 % (by wt.).

9. The nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one tempering ingredient can be selected from mustard oil, sesame oil, ghee, coconut oil, mustard seeds, roasted flax seeds, white sesame seeds, caraway seeds, kalonji (nigella) seeds, fenugreek seeds, poppy seeds, asafoetida, clove, cinnamon, black pepper, bay leaves, mace, nutmeg, cumin seeds, cumin powder, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom, curry leaves, onion, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, dry ginger powder, black pepper powder, coriander powder, roasted flax seeds powder, cardamom powder, fennel seeds powder, sea salt, black salt, rock salt, turmeric, sambhar masala, chat masala, fresh coriander leaves, drumstick leaves, mint leaves, lemon grass, kokum (dried), almond, black raisin, coconut milk, jaggery, lemon juice, rose water, fresh coconut, black raisin paste, almond paste, vegetable stock, water, and combinations thereof.

10. The nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup as claimed in claim 9, wherein said soup composition comprises sesame oil, asafoetida, kalonji (nigella) seeds, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, fresh garlic, fresh ginger, onion, black pepper powder, rock salt, sambhar masala, kokum, vegetable stock and/or water.

11. The nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup as claimed in claim 1, wherein said garnishing ingredient is fresh coriander leaves.

12. The nutritious holistic polyherbal Ayurvedic soup as claimed in claim 1, wherein said soup composition comprises said at least one tempering ingredient and said at least one garnishing ingredient in a proportion in the range of about 1 to 10 % (by wt.).