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‘Medical Endorsement’ of Dano-anti Dandruff OilBy Satarupa Mukherjee, Aruna V, Gayathri Rajagopal
Abstract: Dano-anti dandruff oil is a proprietary Siddha medicine of the company. The present study is taken up to revalidate the drug value and the clinical efficacy of Dano-anti dandruff oil. We have conducted a survey among AYUSH practitioners who prescribe the drug Dano-anti dandruff oil to their patients for treating problems like dandruff and scalp disorders. Dano-anti dandruff oil being a Siddha drug, the feedback of ISM practitioners (non-MBBS doctors) …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 28–30 Read article →
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Rancid Oil: The Hidden Villain of PsoriasisBy Aruna V, Gayathri Rajagopal
Abstract: The role of rancidity of oil in worsening psoriasis and producing various harmful effects are known. Traditional Siddha and Ayurveda systems use oil preparation for the treatment of psoriasis. In the present study we have evaluated the rancidity of various Siddha and Ayurveda oils for the treatment of psoriasis available in the market. The findings are presented in the paper.
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 22–25 Read article →
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A Unique Insight on Detoxification and Inactivation of Metal Toxicity in Herbal-Metal Preparations in Siddha SystemBy Aruna V, Gayathri Rajagopal
Abstract: Metal chelating property of various time tested siddha herbs were tested individually vis a vis Phyllanthus emblica, Embelia ribes, Elettaria cardamomum, Withania somnifera, Corollocarpus epigaeus, Centella asiatica, Celastrus paniculatus, Smilax chinensis, Psoralea corylifolia, Solanum trilobatum and Indigofera aspalathoides. Most of the plants showed metal chelating effect suggesting their role in in-activating metal toxicity. Use of these herbs along with metal preparation may offer some value in reducing toxicity due to …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 13–17 Read article →
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Presence of Free Form of Kumari Thailam and Indrajava Thailam in Psorolin Medicated Bathing Bar as Reason for its Clinical UseBy Aruna V, Amruthavalli G. V., Gayathri Rajagopal
Abstract: The extractability, physical, chemical and TLC characteristics of Indrajava and Kumari thailam present in Psorolin medicated bathing bar was studied using different solvents. Di ethyl ether has yielded 12% of free oil present in the bathing bar and the physical, chemical and TLC characteristics of the free oil present in Psorolin medicated bathing bar was matched with the above characteristics of Kumari thailam and Indrajava thailam irrespective of the age …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 17–21 Read article →