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Role of Classical Vegetables of Ayurveda in the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Diseases: A ReviewBy Raghavendra Naik, Sneha D. Borkar, R N. Acharya
Abstract: Ayurveda describes Ahara (Diet) as the best preventive medicine and mentioned its role for the prevention and management of many diseases. “Shakavarga”, a category under Aharavarga, enlisted different vegetables with their properties and indications in different disease conditions. These vegetables are advocated as Pathya (wholesome diet) in clinical practice for treating diseases including Hridroga. In the present review, plants described under Shakavarga, indicated as Pathya in Hridroga were compiled from …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–28 Read article →
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Evaluation of Antipyretic Activity of Olax Scandens (Roxb.) Stem BarkBy Raghavendra Naik, Sneha D. Borkar, R N. Acharya, Mukesh Nariya
Abstract: Abstract:Traditionally, the decoction of Olax scandens (Roxb.) stem bark is used to cure fever and cough. The present experimental study was carried out to evaluate the antipyretic activity of stem bark of Olax scandens (Roxb.) on experimental animals. Brewer’s yeast was used as a pyrogen in Wistar strain albino rats for inducing pyrexia. The stem bark powder, at a dose of 540 mg/kg body weight of rat was suspended in …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–18 Read article →