Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy
Volume 5, Issue 2 (2018)
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Ayurvedic Approach to Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Report
Abstract: Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition affecting fewer than one million cases per year. A combined approach including purificatory and palliative therapy through principles of ayurveda helps in relieving pain and reducing the dose of carbamazepine owing to its adverse effects. A 31-year-old male patient was admitted in Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Ayurveda Hospital, Hassan, with chief complaints of episodic pain over left cheek since 3 years. He was earlier treated …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Artavachakra: An Ayurvedic Perspective on Menstrual Cycle
Abstract: In womanhood, important physiological manifestation is Artavachakra, i.e. menstrual cycle, which gives her identity of motherhood. The concept of Garbhotpatti is compared with Ankurotpatti of plants. For the proper growth and development of any crop, four suitable conditions are required which are: Proper Rutu (Season), Proper Kshetra (cultivated land), Proper Ambu (Water supply), and Proper Beeja (Uncontaminated seeds). From the four essential factors for Garbha, i.e., Rutu, Kshetra, Ambu, and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Asava w.s.r. to Charaka Samhita
Abstract: Ayurveda, the science of life, deals with huge use of herbs as a treatment tool to treat many ailments. Herbs can be used in many forms such as churna, vati, avaleha, swarasa, kwatha, taila, ghrita, asava-arishta, arka etc. Sandhanakalpana is one among them, which refers to self-generated alcohol generally called as asava-arishta. It can be considered as fermented herb extracts which has got specific properties such as sookshma, teekshna, vyavayi, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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A Conceptual Study of Presence of Shukra Dhatu in Both Sexes
Abstract: Ayurveda is the ‘Science of Life’ and its main aim is to maintain healthy status of healthy living being, i.e., prevention of disease and treatment of disease. As per Ayurvedic Science, Sharir is made up of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. A person is said to be healthy, when there is a balance state of Doshas, Agni, Dhatus and Malas. All the physiological processes in the body are well functioning and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Inhibition of Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma by Crotalaria verrucosa L. Leaf in Swiss Albino Mice
Abstract: Objective: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the antitumor activity of Crotalaria verrucosa L. leaf against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) in Swiss albino mice. Methods: The in vivo antitumour activity of the ethanol extract of leaf of C. verrucosa L. (ELCV) was evaluated at 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg bw against EAC, using mean survival time. After administration of the extract of C. verrucosa, viable EAC cell …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–10 Read article