Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
Volume 9, Issue 2 (2020)
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Tadbeer-e-advia: A Unani Process of Detoxification of Poisonous Drugs: A Review
Abstract: The Unani System of Medicines (USM) is one of the oldest traditional systems of medicine, and deals with drugs of plants, animals and minerals origin where maximum are of plant origin. Most of the drugs used in USM are believed to be safe. But among the drugs of these origins are known for their toxic, undesirable and harmful effects. Unani Scholars divided all the drugs into four categories first, second, …
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A Conceptual Study of Mode of Action of Virechan Karma on Ayurvedic and Modern Parameter
Abstract: Welcome to the world of Ayurveda, in present era, everybody is looking towards Ayurveda for health care. Panchakarma is one among the primary key elements of ancient documented science of life, which not only insist upon the maintenance of health of healthy individual rather than adopting curative measures. Virechana is considered as best therapeutic measure for pitta dosa among all five measures of panchkarma. Virechan karma is one of the …
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Hyperprolactinaemia- An Ayurvedic Perspective: A Case Study
Abstract: Hyperprolactinaemia is a condition of elevated serum prolactin level. During pregnancy prolactin concentrations increase and, in conjunction with the other hormones of pregnancy stimulate the breast epithelium to produce milk. Lactotroph which are the cells that secrete prolactin represent 20 to 50% of the anterior pituitary cell production and are the most likely to give rise to pituitary tumors. The causes of hyperprolactinaemia are categorized broadly as physiological, pathological, drug …
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Concept of Qillat-I-Darqiyat (Hypothyroidism) in Unani System of Medicine: A Systemic Review
Abstract: All types of sue-i-mizaj have their specific consequences and effects on every tissue of the human body. The clinical features of Sue-i-Mizaj Baridratab are nearly similar to that Hypothyroidism, which translated as Qillat-i-Darqiyyat in Unani system of medicine. Amongst all the endocrine disorders, Hypothyroidism is the most common and usually affects females. The lifetime risk of thyroid disorder in women is one in eight. In India 42 million people suffer …
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Role of Sharad Ritucharya w.s.r. to Virechana Karma in maintenance of Health in Pitta Pradhan Prakirti Purusha
Abstract: Welcome to the world of Ayurveda, in present era, everybody is looking towards Ayurveda for health care. Besides the medicine, we are having one special principle which other disease are not having i.e. Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam. In order to care for rhythmic seasonal variation, Ayurveda has suggested the schedules of swasthvrtta viz. Dincharya (routine of day), Ratricharya (routine of night), Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), upavasa (fasting), Rasayanas (Rejuvenation measure) and sadvrtta …
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Vethathiri Maharishi’s Panchabootha Navagraha Meditation: A Powerful Yogic Solution for Alcoholic Deaddiction in Human
Abstract: Alcohol is one of the most popular addictive substances in the world. In the present investigation it has been realized that bringing alcoholic addicts to yogic learning is a herculean task and focused to inculcate an interest in the minds of the alcohol addicted persons on the path of recovery. The Village Service Project (VSP) promulgated by World Community Service Centre, Aliyar, has been implemented in the study through which …
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Review on Darunaj-aqrabi (Doronicum hookeri C.B. Clarke): an Unexplored Medicinal Plant of Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Introduction: The rhizomes of medicinal plant Darunaj-aqrabi (Doronicum hookeri C.B. Clarke ex Hook.f.) (Family Asteraceae) has long been used in Unani system of medicine (USM) as Cardiac tonic (invigorative and exhilarant), nervine tonic, carminative, protective of the foetus, antidotary etc. in different dosage forms. It is included in specific drugs for heart and is much valuable for palpitation. Because of having antidotal characteristics and protective (corrective) attributes, the rhizomes are …
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The Pillar of the Treatment: Nidana Parivarjana w.s.r. Madhumeha (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus)
Abstract: Hetu (aetiology), Liṇga (sign and symptoms), Auṣhadha (drug and therapy) are the three Sootra (principles) of Ayurveda. Without the knowledge of Hetu (cause of a disease) and Liṇga (sign and symptoms), the implication of Auṣhadha (drug and therapy) is not possible. In the present Era, many new diseases are emerging with varied features; all of these were not mentioned in our compendium but on the basis of Dosha, Dushya, Srotas, …
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Effect of A Short-term Therapy of Virechana Karma along with Kaishora Guggulu and Pranayama on Serum Uric Acid of Gout Patient
Abstract: The sedentary lifestyle, unusual dietary habits, junk foods, lack of physical work have not only led to physical diseases and problems but also to the mental disorders as well, these habits have disturbed the functioning of the body. One of the metabolic disorders is gout, associated with abnormal amounts of urates in the body and characterized by a recurring acute arthritis. The need of my study is to find out …
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Treating Tinea Capitis with Unani Formulation: A Case Study of 25-year-old Male Patient
Abstract: Tinea Capitis is a superficial fungal infection of scalp, mainly caused by dermatophytes Trichophyton tonsurans and Microsporum canis (highly inflammatory) and Microsporum audouinii are second most common cause. It has two types’ viz. endothrix and ectothrix. Tinea Capitis is also known as Ringworm of the scalp and Tinea tonsurans. In Unani System of Medicine Tinea is known as Qūbā, characterized by burning, itching along with roughness and desquamation over skin …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 62–66 Read article