People buy herbal juices for different conditions and with different reasons.

Manage lifestyle diseases— Along with conventional medicines, herbal juices are used to manage blood sugar levels and high blood pressure. Juices extracted from Jamun and Karela are used to manage blood sugar levels. Karela contains a host of bitter chemicals which are hypoglycemic in action. It also has substance that is like the insulin secreted by the human pancreatic glands. Hence, karela is extremely effective in the treatment of diabetes. “Regular use of karela over a period of time helps to bring the blood glucose level down,” informs Sohal. Bottle gourd juice is used to rein in high blood pressure.

Rejuvenate health—Noni juice increases energy level. It contains components that are important for skin and hair. It also supports the immune systems, builds natural ability to fight disease and infection. “Patients of fibromylagia report renewed energy after using Noni juice,” says Dr Deepti Dhara, Delhi based Ayurveda doctor.

Enhance immunity—Amla juice strengthens immune system. In fact, Vitamin C is a super antioxidant and Amla is a super rich source of Vitamin C. Now, you know what to drink when you have to thwart seasonal flu and cold.

Revitalize skin—Aloe Vera has healing properties and is used as detoxifier. Combined with a fitness program, it boosts your metabolism and helps lose weight faster.

Whatever may be the reason, to get a bottle home, the juices do offer respite from ailments and earn ‘word-of-mouth’ publicity, which gets more people flocking to the store.

The juices act as herbal rejuvenator, blood detoxifier and help manage chronic lifelong conditions—hypertension and diabetes.