Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
Volume 2, Issue 3 (2013)
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A Critical Review Study of Prakriti Vighata Chikitsa in Management of Chronic Infection of Alimentary Tract Annavaha Srotas with Special Reference to Role of Sudarshana Churna in Management of Viral B Hepatitis
Abstract: AbstractKrimi refers to all types of infectious agents – microscopic or macroscopic. These agents produce diseases in the body. Ayurvedic scholars described three treatment modalities for them. Prakriti Vighata is one of them and is a unique approach of Ayurveda for the treatment of chronic infections. Prakrti Vighata management refers to changing the histopathological atmosphere in such a manner that is not favorable to the growth and development of Krimi. …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Acne Vulgaris in Unani (Greco Arabic) and Modern Perspectives: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Clinical Management
Abstract: AbstractAcne is a worldwide distressing dermatological disorder affecting millions of adolescents every day without any racial predilection. It is prevalent in 90% of adolescents. The objectives of this review are to summarize the concept of acne and its management in conventional and Unani system of medicine and to place it in the perspective with current clinical practice. This review article is based upon the literature in Unani (Greco-Arabic) texts regarding …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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An Ayurvedic Concept of IUGR (Intrauterine Growth Restriction) with Its Management Strategies
Abstract: AbstractIn Ayurveda, certain disease entities related to fetus are mentioned in the form of garbhsosa, upvistaka, nagodara or upshuska and leena garbha. By considering the sign symptomplogy of above fetal disorders, there is a lot of difference in opinions about its interpretation. Sarangdhara mentioned the upvistaka, nagodara and gudhagarbha under Astagarbhvyapata; so these are disorders directly related to fetus. Certain authors opine that upvistaka, nagodara and leenagarbha are the intrauterine …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Assessment of Different Quality Control Parameters of Marketed Brands of Habbe Kabid Naushadari: A Classical Unani Formulation
Abstract: AbstractHabbe Kabid Naushadari is one of the most famous classical Unani formulation that is commonly practiced by Unani physicians in day-to-day practice as a stomachic and liver tonic. In the present study, two different brands of Habbe Kabid Naushadari available in the market, were evaluated and compared with the standard monograph mentioned by CCRUM. Various physicochemical parameters such as pH, alcohol-soluble extractive, water-soluble extractive, total ash, acid-insoluble ash, water-soluble ash …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Clinical Relevance of Concept of Avarana
Abstract: AbstractAvarana is one of the unique concepts of Ayurveda which needs to be explored and expanded so as to bring forth the practical solution for some of the intricate diseases of today’s world and to develop the new horizon of Ayurvedic medicine. Unfortunately, with the passage of time, due to lack of proper insight and research, the basic concept of Ayurveda has remained unexplored. A race to modify Ayurveda and …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 32–35 Read article
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Designing and Validation of Ojo Kshaya Scale
Abstract: AbstractOjas(essence of seven tissues)is an important life sustaining factor helping in the maintenance of life. Ojas gets vitiated because of various factors including Madya (alcohol). Madya has properties opposite to Ojas. The drastic increase in the rate of consumption of alcohol is associated with various ill effects on human beings. The research was undertaken to validate a scale to assess the Ojo Kshaya (depletion).Interview and clinical examination method was involved …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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Effects of Trayodashang Guggulu and Janu Basti in Janu Sandhigata Vata
Abstract: AbstractHuman body is composed of seven dhatus. The fifth one is asthi dhatu sequentially. Whole body resides on asthi dhatu. Vata is situated in asthi as ashraya-ashrayi (interrelated) bhava. Vitiation of vata and kapha dosha in joints produces sandhigatavata. It is an abnormal stage. It is a degenerative disorder in which degeneration of asthi dhatu in the joints occurs normally in the fourth or fifth decade. The treatment comprises of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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Review of Computer Vision Syndrome in the Perspective of Ayurveda
Abstract: AbstractAyurveda, being a primeval anticipatory and remedial discipline, throws a ray of light in modulating our body and managing the most of the ailments, even the diseases of modern civilization like computer vision syndrome (CVS), hypertension, diabetes mellitus chikungunya, etc. It is very complex to get the direct reference regarding the most of the diseases of modern evolution. Brihitraya’s (ancient pioneers of Ayurveda) quotes that management of all of the …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 51–57 Read article
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Roghane Gul (Rose Oil): A Multipotent Unani Preparation
Abstract: AbstractRoghane gul is a well-known drug described in classical Unani literature. It is an oily preparation from Gule Surkh (Rosa damascena) having multipotent actions. Roghane gul is effective in many maladies like Qulae dahan, Nafe warme dimagh, Yaboosate dimagh, etc.Keywords: Roghane gul, Unani medicine, gule surkh, multipotent, murakkabul quwa, antispasmodic, relaxant
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 58–60 Read article
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A Survey of Visha Dravya (Poisonous Plants) In and Around Belgaum District: A Pilot Study
Abstract: AbstractPoisonous plants for treating ailments are an age-old tradition in India after they are properly purified. Many compound formulations in AFI (Ayurvedic Formulary of India) contain them for their imperative action. Present study was planned, focusing to document the availability of Poisonous plants. An Opportunistic survey was conducted, in and around Belgaum which is located at 15.87°N 74.5°E situated in the northwestern parts of Karnataka by preparing a prelist. Calotropis …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 6–10 Read article