Volume 4, Issue 1 (2017)
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A Clinical Study in the Management of Dantaveshta (Pyorrhoea) with Bakul Twak Powder and Kaishore Guggul
Abstract: The disease Pyorrhoea is a common disease, leading to damaged gums and loosened teeth. It usually runs a chronic course, affecting the periodontium, i.e. the tissues that surround and support the teeth. Ayurveda can be preventive and curative. As per Ayurvedic texts, it can be correlated to Dantaveshta, which is associated with secretion of pus and blood from the gums. This single blind, randomized clinical study was conducted on 30 …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Comparative Study of Natural and Synthetic Humectants Present in Calamine Lotion
Abstract: Lotions are defined as monophasic liquid dosage form. Lotions are designed to be applied to the skin without friction [1]. Lotions may contain humectants, so that moisture is retained on the skin after the lotions are applied [2]. Humectants are the substance that prevents the skin from drying. In this research work, the natural and synthetic humectants are used in order to prevent the water loss and to keep the …
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Efficacy of Virechana Procedure Against Sheeta Pitta (Urticaria)—A Case Series
Abstract: Ayurveda can safely be applied to heal many difficult conditions [1]. Sheeta Pitta can be correlated to Urticaria / Hives in the Western medical parlance. This disease is of Vata Dosha origin, with a mixed picture of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha symptoms. Two cases; males 16 years and 19 years having recurrent urticaria for 7 years and 3 years, respectively were considered for the present study. Both received Shodhana treatment …
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Efficacy of Panchakarma in Hypermelanosis from Chloroquine Side Effect: A Case Report
Abstract: Long-term use of chloroquine can sometimes lead to adverse drug reactions manifesting as hypermelanosis, rashes, itching, rashes, eruption etc. Skin hyperpigmentation is generally of a bluish black or grayish color and irreversible even after discontinuation of the drug. This condition can be conceived according to Ayurveda, Dushivisha (DV)—a poisonous substance which is not fully endowed with the qualities of poison by nature and because of its mild potency; it remains …
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Formulation and Development of pH Sensitive Drug Delivery Systems for Antihyperglycemic Drugs
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to develop a pH sensitive gastroretentive drug delivery system for an anti-diabetic drug pioglitazone HCl based on gas formation technique using 32 factorial design, in order to prolong the gastric residence time and increase the overall bioavailability of the dosage form, since the absorption is erratic in diabetic patients. The system consists of the drug loaded pellets which is coated with two different …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 8–17 Read article