Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2015)
Published
Table of contents
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An Observational Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Lekhaneeya Mahakashaya Yogabasti in the Management of Sthoulya
Abstract: Obesity is defined as an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that pose a risk to health. Obesity has increased at an alarming rate in recent years and has become one of the major health hazards globally. It is considered as a lifestyle disorder in which a complex interplay of genetic, environmental and psychological factors play a major role, especially primary obesity wherein no obvious cause exists other than an …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Use of Dashamoola in Cervical Spondylosis: Past and Present Perspective
Abstract: Cervical spondylosis is one of the most common disorders of the cervical spine. It is caused by degenerative changes in the vertebrae and intervertebral discs that occur because of constant improper stress on the cervical spine due to abnormal posture, injury, ageing, rheumatoid disease etc. In conventional system of medicine, a number of factors are responsible for the development of signs and symptoms of cervical spondylosis such as osteophyte (bony …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Use of Dashamoola in Cervical Spondylosis: Past and Present Perspective
Abstract: Cervical spondylosis is one of the most common disorders of the cervical spine. It is caused by degenerative changes in the vertebrae and intervertebral discs that occur because of constant improper stress on the cervical spine due to abnormal posture, injury, ageing, rheumatoid disease etc. In conventional system of medicine, a number of factors are responsible for the development of signs and symptoms of cervical spondylosis such as osteophyte (bony …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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A View over Saama Majja Dhatu and Its Effects on Body
Abstract: The body tissues which support the body are known as dhatu. These are also called dushya because they get vitiated by tridosha-vata, pitta, kapha and ama. Dhatus are seven in number as rasa, rakta, mansa, meda, asthi, majja, and shukra. When these dhatus remain in their non-vitiated state, participate in the formation of various structures in body, on the other hand in vitiated state by ama causes various type of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–23 Read article
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Adaptogenic Action of Different Dosage Forms of Guduchi with Special Reference to Learning and Memory
Abstract: The effect of three dosages forms of Guduchi (Satva 125 mg/kg, Ghana, 50 mg/kg, Churna 200 mg/kg) are compared with control and Piracetam (500 mg/kg) treated experimental animals in morris water maze test and passive avoidance test. The aim of the paper is to evaluate the nootropic effect of three dosages forms of Guduchi. Guduchi Satva, Ghana and Churna was prepared following the classical methods. For experimental study, animals were …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Concept of Ojas with Relevancy of Physiological Properties
Abstract: In the human body, metabolic activity is performed by Tridosha (functional entity and vitiating substances), Sapta Dhatus (seven tissue levels) and Malas (waste products). In addition to this, Ojas is considered as Dhatu & the essence of all Dhatus, which is present in every compartment of the body. Its quality is homologous to Kapha (lubricating and protective substance). Strength and body protecting phenomenon are governed by certain substances. It lies …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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General Health Survey of School-going Children
Abstract: The early detection of health problems in children is a worthy goal. Survey draws the attention of higher governing authority towards the needs of particular area. School-going children of villages have access to pure cow milk, healthy vegetables and pollution-free environment, which are additional benefits to maintain the health as compared to children of the urban environment. Inspite of this, the general health status of village children remains poor. This …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 39–41 Read article
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Homeopathy: Bespoke Medicine
Abstract: Homeopathy works on the mind-body plane rather than against it. Illness, in homeopathic parlance, is energy imbalance which takes place first at the most fundamental level and reaches a deeper level. This underlying imbalance, according to homeopathic tenets, is primarily the cause of illness or disease. This presents itself, over time, in the body, as symptoms, while trying to correct the inequity. The foundation of homeopathic healing is, as a …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 42–46 Read article
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Role of Vaman and Virechan in Psoriasis
Abstract: Nowadays the treatment of skin disorders has become very tough. Like other skin diseases, Psoriasis is also a troublesome disease, which has many folds effects on patients’ health. While various researches have been made in the field of Medical Science, but still there is no absolute, simple, safe and invariably effective permanent cure of Psoriasis has been attained. In Ayurveda a special treatment advocated for Skin disorders, i.e., Shodhan Chikitsa …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 47–51 Read article