Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy
Volume 10, Issue 2 (2023)
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Table of contents
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Therapeutic view of Anupadeshaja vikara in Ayurveda
Abstract: Introduction: Maintenance of the health in healthy and the cure of the diseased one is the prime goal of Ayurveda science. The dosha and dhatu are responsible for the mechanism of the body. Thus, the treatment of the diseases aims at the balancing the dosha and dhatu. The spectrum of treatment of diseases includes desha, dosha, aushadha and sadhyasadhyata of the vyadhi. The term desha encompasses deha (body) and bhumi …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Laghu Shankh Prakshalan
Abstract: Gheranda Samhita, a Sanskrit text on Yoga, enumerates Dhauti Kriyas. Dhauti is cleansing of abdomen. Yogic and Ayurvedic literature emphasizes on maintaining clean gut. The modern medicine also enumerates importance of keeping gut clean. The health of an individual depends fully on clean gut. The first principle of Naturopathy says that, accumulation of dirt due to improper digestion, constipation, etc. disturbs the gut health and thereby disturbing the overall health. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Concept of Hitahara with Special Reference to Sushruta Samhita
Abstract: Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine that originated over three million years ago that offers extensive insight about food and health, based on certain unique conceptual as well as practical or therapeutic utility. According to Ayurveda, food is not only a complicated amalgam of all the fundamental components, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and fats, but also something that provides energy for the body, soul, and mind. Ahara, Nidra and Bramhacharya …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Standardization of Rakta-Akika Bhasma and Pisthi: An Ayurvedic Formulation
Abstract: Background: Standardization of the classically prepared medicines is a must apart from other organoleptic tests as mentioned in the ancient text. Rakta Akika Bhasma (RAB) and Pishti (RAP) is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation for Hridaroga (Cardiac disease), Shiroroga (headache due to vitiated Dosha), Kasa (cough), Raktaja Vikara (bleeding disorders) and many more. Aim: The present research work was conducted to analyze raw and processed Rakta Akika Bhasma and Pishti for …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 28–39 Read article
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Review on Classical Antiquity of Uparatna: A Semiprecious Stone
Abstract: Rasashastra has a prominent role in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics. It is a specialised branch of Ayurveda dealing mainly with materials which are known as ‘Rasa Dravya’. Rasa Dravyas are broadly classified into Rasa, Maharasa, Uparasa, Sadharana Rasa, Dhatu, Ratna and Uparatna. Gems which are having qualities like precious, lustrous, transparency, eye catching properties not like Ratna but near to Ratna are called as Uparatnas or Kshudra Ratnas. Uparatnas are considered as …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 6–15 Read article