Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
Volume 4, Issue 2 (2015)
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Table of contents
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Concept of Stability of Drugs in Unani Perspective
Abstract: Stability of a pharmaceutical product can be defined as the capability of a particular formulation, in a specific container closure system to remain within its physical, chemical, microbiological, therapeutic and toxicological specifications. According to ancient Unani physicians shelf life of a drug is determined by organoleptic characters of the drugs i.e., external features, color, smell, taste, consistency, structure, weight, clarity, cleanliness and freshness. In classical Unani literature there is a …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Infertility-Psychosomatic Aspect
Abstract: We are in the 21st century and the society is now facing a stressful situation. As a result we need to face many problems like physical and mental ailments. Psychological distress is generally recognized as a contributing factor to infertility. Ayurveda reiterated that human being is a psychosomatic unit, so to establish fertility, healthy mind and body are necessary. Out of total presentations, female infertility of idiopathic origin accounts for …
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Correlation of Predisposing Factors and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cross-sectional Study
Abstract: A cross sectional study was carried out in Hospital of the NIUM to study the predisposing factors of Osteoarthritis of Knee among patients attending different OPDs. All Patients aged 40 years and above of both sexes were included in the study. A total of 507 patients over a period of 1 year were studied. Out of 507, 83.23% (422) were diagnosed with Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) as confirmed by Kellgren and …
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Systematic Review of Annona squamosa Linn (Sitafal): Plant with Vital Medicinal Properties and Unexplored Potential
Abstract: Annona squamosa known as Sitafal is a cherished fruit all over the world. Yet its medicinal uses remained unexplored with few mentions in modern Ayurvedic texts. In this article attempt has been made to specify the known properties of the plant by going through various Ayurvedic texts and pubmed indexed published research articles on Annona squamosa. This article will provide relevant knowledge for future researchers to explore the potential benefits …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 22–35 Read article
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Concept of Free Radical Theory in Ayurveda
Abstract: A free radical can be defined as any molecular species capable of independent existence that contains an unpaired electron in an atomic orbital. Free radical is produced as an intermediate product during metabolism of fat, carbohydrates and protein in body. Free radicals are known to attack the structure of cell membranes which then create metabolic waste products. Free radicals are capable of damaging biological entities (due to their unstable and …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 36–38 Read article
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Mraduni Matrajani and An Analytical Study of Matruj Bhavas
Abstract: Ayurveda science is one of the most ancient science and is crystal clear in itself. In the present modern era, for maintaining the identity of ayurveda shashtra, it is necessary to prove that the knowledge available in our ancient samhitas is absolutely correct with respect to the modern science. Likewise, in the present study, relevancy of Matruj Bhavas by comparing it with modern text has been proved. Modern science has …
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Dress and Clothing: An Ayurvedic Perspective
Abstract: Dress and clothing is mostly restricted to human being and a feature of nearly all human societies. The amount and type of clothing worn is dependent on the physical stature, gender, as well as social and geographic considerations. In Ayurvedic texts there is already description of surprising varieties of clothing both for the purpose of therapeutics and habiliment. Ayurveda advocates that one should always wear clean clothes, preferably made from …
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Beejdushti: A Conceptual Study
Abstract: The appreciation of genetic factors as arbiters of human disease is a relatively recent development in medical history. Scattered references to inheritance of biological characteristics may be found in the records of several millennia. In which comes the Ayurvedic texts. In Ayurvedic texts the genetic concept of inheritance is beautifully described in Caraka Sharir Sthan. Although Other Authors also described in direct or indirect way the genetic basis of inheritance …
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A Case Report on Age Related Macular Degeneration (Dry) and it’s Ayurveda Management
Abstract: Eyes are one of the most important organs of the body. In the modern era of computer science, social networking and life in highly polluted environment, maintaining the health of the eyes is indeed a big challenge. Ayurveda provides natural and cost effective ways of maintaining the health of the eyes. This article says about the ayurvedic management done in ocular disease, i.e., macular degeneration. The macular degeneration is a …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Dieto-Therapy (Ilaj-bil-ghiza) in Unani System of Medicine: From Concept to Practice in the Management of Non-communicable Diseases
Abstract: Unani physicians paid a great attention towards ilaj-bil-ghiza (dieto-therapy). They used to treat a number of ailments by alteration in quantity and/or quality of Ghiza. Their knowledge about its nutritive as well as its pharmacological activity was vast as evident from the Unani classical literature. The classification of Unani drugs is based on medicinal and nutritive values. The former is known as dawa and later is ghiza. Further, a combination …
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Role of Virechana Karma in Dyslipidemia: A Clinical Study
Abstract: Dyslipidemia one among the life style disorder due to the today’s faulty life style mainly includes food habits, minimum physical exercise, stress, anxiety and depression is. Impact of incidence and prevalence shows every 1% increase in cholesterol level there is 1-2% increase in the incidence of Coronary Heart Disease. Lipids can be correlated to that of Medo Dhatu in Ayurveda texts. According to the scattered references Dyslipidemia can be correlated …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–13 Read article