Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science
Volume 3, Issue 2 (2014)
Published
Table of contents
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Menopausal Syndrome-Facts, Causes, Symptoms, Complications and Its Management with Unani Herbal Medicines: An Overview
Abstract: AbstractMenopause is generally defined as cessation of periods for 12 months or as time of cessation of ovarian function resulting in permanent amenorrhoea. Menopause normally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 years; the average being 47 years. Menopause is thus a gradual and natural transitional phase of adjustment between the active and inactive ovarian function and occupies several years of a women’s life and involves biological and psychological …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Documentation in Ayurvedic Clinical Practice: Present Scenario
Abstract: AbstractAyurveda is a science which is practiced since centuries. It is not only limited to Ayurvedic hospitals/clinics and pharmacies on a small/large scales. In spite of this long-term use, there are several issues in Ayurveda which cause some concerns globally as well as locally in India, regarding its usefulness and safety. One of the reasons for this in spite of its long-term use is lack of systematic documentation and scientific …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Ayurvedic Herbs in the Management of Geriatric Problems: A Review
Abstract: AbstractGeriatric problems are of much concern for medical professionals in the present day scenario. More toxic and adverse effect of allopathic medicines is reported in common problems of old age due to altered metabolic activities in old age. Ayurvedic herbs are better in the management of geriatric problems. These herbs are classified in classical Ayurvedic texts as Rasayana. The Rasayana is a specialized type of treatment that leads to an …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds and Antibacterial Effect of Xanthium Indicum
Abstract: AbstractXanthium indicum L. is a common herbaceous weed found in India. One gram of the plant leaf was taken and different biochemical constituents, viz., moisture content, total carbohydrates, chlorophyll, free fatty acid, glucose, total lipid, protein, amino acid, calcium ascorbic acid and total alkaloid were estimated. The results indicated that significantly low levels of moisture content, total carbohydrates, chlorophyll and free fatty acid were present in the plant material. At …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Dyslipidemia Cause or Consequence of Diabetes: Reanalyzing the Pathogenesis with the Vision of Ayurveda
Abstract: AbstractTreatment aims at disrupting the pathogenesis and therefore accurate knowledge of pathogenesis is sine qua non for conquering the disease. Searching successful remedy with erroneous lead in the pathogenesis is like shooting an arrow in the dark. Diabetes is presently the most threatening disease, noosing the human being because of lacuna in proper knowledge of pathogenesis. Though researches have opened the hidden mystery of pathogenesis even at the level of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 30–34 Read article