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Homeopathic Management of Molluscum Contagiosum: A Case Report
Abstract: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a contagious poxvirus infection of the skin. It presents as single or multiple flesh-coloured, smooth, dome-shaped painless papules that typically have a central umbilication [1, 2]. Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) is transmitted through autoinoculation or to other individuals through physical contact or fomite. Thus, lesions that appear in localized area of the skin may spread to other regions of the body such as genital, perineal, pubic, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Unani Traditional Uses of Mazoo (Quercus infectoria): A Review
Abstract: Quercus infectoria (Family: Fagaceae) generally recognized as gall oak, is a trifling shrub originate in Greece, Asia Minor and Iran is predictably assumed to have enormous therapeutic status. There are two varieties of mazoo; one is solid type with no hole on its surface and another is light weighted hold cavity inside and hole on its surface but solid type is medicinally better. Pharmacologically, various animal and human studies have …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Effect of Tareeq (Sweating) in Waja-ul-Mafasil (WM) of Samane Mufrat (Overweight/Obesity)—A Study
Abstract: Samane Mufrat (obesity) occurs due to decrease in hararate ghareezia (innate heat). It is a chronic and increasingly common disease characterized by excess body fat. It is more prevalent in women because of their barid mizaj (cold temperament). The shaham wa sameen (fats) are barid ratab (cold wet), so they accumulate in barid mizaj individuals. As body mass index (BMI) values increase, joint pain symptoms and severity increase. Joint pain …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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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 …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Concept of Rasaja Bhava in Garbhavastha and its Applied Aspects
Abstract: Ayurveda lays great emphasis on ensuring holistic nutrition. Ahara is the prime requirement of every living organism. So in Ayurveda, it is considered as one of the ‘Trayopastambha’. Foetal development is a continuous process of maturation of structure discussed under three periods of gestation, i.e., germinal, embryonic and foetal period. The ‘Vriddhi’ term denotes above three stages of development. Ayurveda gave importance to the six procreative factors (Shadgar bhakara bhavas), …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Management of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Subchorionic Haemorrhage through Ayurveda with Kashmaryadi Ghrita: A Case Report
Abstract: Recurrent abortion is defined as a sequence of three or more consecutive spontaneous abortion before 20 weeks of pregnancy. This distressing problem is affecting approximately 1% of all women of reproductive age. The risk increases with each successive abortion reaching over 30% after three consecutive losses. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), between 15–25% of all pregnancies are affected by recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). The present treatment …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Outcome of the Ayurvedic medication on a patient with Sickle cell anaemia – A single case study
Abstract: Sickle cell disease is caused by genetic modification of β-globin (HBB). The result of clinical syndromes is characterized by chronic hemolytic anemia and can be complicated by vaso-occlusion and vasculopathy which can lead to severe and chronic organ damage and premature death. A 17-year-old female patient was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia with symptoms of severe weakness, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, constipation, severe calf pain, chest pain, abdominal …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Use and Perceived Effectiveness of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among COVID-19 Survivors in UT Chandigarh
Abstract: Objectives: China originated virus popular as COVID-19 has threatened the current healthcare system of the world. Due to unavailability of its definitive treatment, alternate treatment practices like Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) are being considered for management. The present study aimed to assess the use and perceived effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among COVID-19 survivors. Methods: The study was conducted on the employees of selected 15 government banks …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Managing Infertility with Panchakarma— A Case Study of Anovulation Associated with Endometriotic Cysts
Abstract: Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. In any community, about 5–15% of couples who are of reproductive age have suffer from infertility. A 29-years-old female patient of 29 yrs. old of primary infertility with Pitta Pradhana Vata Prakruti was diagnosed as Anovulation along with Grade- 4 Endometriosis. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated to Bandhya with Vataja yoni …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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A study on the efficacy of Rakshoghna Dravya Dhupana in Management of Karna Strav
Abstract: Salakya tantra is one among the eight branches of Astang Ayurved, which deals with disease of Netra, Nasa, Karna, Shir evam Mukha Roga. There are 28 Karna Roga described in Astang Ayurved. From 28 Karna Roga, Karna Strav is one distinguished by ear discharge. This condition is linked to Acute Suppurative Otitis Media. Modern medicine mentions several therapeutic modalities. However, discharge from the ear may be reduced or stopped by …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Effect of Nadi-Shodhan Pranayama and Suryanamaskar on Pulmonary Functions
Abstract: During recent years, lot of research work has been done to show the beneficial effects of yoga. Hence the primary objective is to study the effect of Nadi-shodhana pranayama (NP) and Suryanamaskar (SN) on Pulmonary Functions (PFs). The secondary objective is the comparison between the effects of two. Fifty young healthy students (male and female) aged between 18–24 yrs of Government Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore were trained daily for 3 …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Effect of Tareeq (Sweating) to Control the Progress of Samane Mufrat (Overweight/Obesity) – A Study
Abstract: Samane Mufrat (obesity) is a chronic and increasingly common disease characterized by excess body fat. It occurs due to decrease in hararate ghareezia (innate heat). It is more prevalent in women because of their barid mizaj (cold temperament). The shaham wa sameen (fats) are barid ratab (cold wet), so they accumulate in barid mizaj individuals. A loss of 5% to 10% of body weight of obese has been shown to …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 72–76 Read article
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Effect of Unani Medicaments in the Ministration of Qooba (Dermatophyte infection): A Case Report
Abstract: A female patient of 20 years presented in outpatient department of National Institute of Unani Medicine with complaints of itching and gradually expanding painful lesion over left forearm. She was diagnosed as a case of Qooba (Dermatophyte infections). We observed the clearance effects of Unani medicaments in the duration of four weeks without any adverse effects. Hence, it is suggested that Unani medicaments can be a suitable alternative for management …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 24–26 Read article
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Adaptogenic Action of Different Dosage Forms of Guduchi with Special Reference to Learning and Memory
Abstract: The effect of three dosages forms of Guduchi (Satva 125 mg/kg, Ghana, 50 mg/kg, Churna 200 mg/kg) are compared with control and Piracetam (500 mg/kg) treated experimental animals in morris water maze test and passive avoidance test. The aim of the paper is to evaluate the nootropic effect of three dosages forms of Guduchi. Guduchi Satva, Ghana and Churna was prepared following the classical methods. For experimental study, animals were …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Infertility-Psychosomatic Aspect
Abstract: We are in the 21st century and the society is now facing a stressful situation. As a result we need to face many problems like physical and mental ailments. Psychological distress is generally recognized as a contributing factor to infertility. Ayurveda reiterated that human being is a psychosomatic unit, so to establish fertility, healthy mind and body are necessary. Out of total presentations, female infertility of idiopathic origin accounts for …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 14–16 Read article
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Ayurvedic Approach in Management of Dyslipidemia: A Case Study
Abstract: Dyslipidemia is a condition which is associated with several morbid manifestations. Purpose of this study was to treat dyslipidemia with Vaitaranaabasti and Ayurvedic oral medicine. Here we present a case that was successfully treated with Ayurvedic management. A 42 year old female, suffering from dyslipidemia since 1 year, was treated on the line of management of Medovriddhi. Vaitaranabasti in the dose of 400 ml/day for 16 days along with some …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Role of Krishnadi Churna and Panchavalkaladi Taila Pichu in the Management of Paripluta Yonivyapad (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease): A Pilot Study
Abstract: Yoni shuddhata is one among the major fundamentals for a healthy offspring. Twenty types of yonivyapad mentioned in the classics are a major cause in hampering the normalcy of the female reproductive tract. In the present period, pelvic inflammatory disease is a burning problem whose incidences are increasing rapidly. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a disease of the upper genital tract. It implies infection and inflammation of the upper genital …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Pharmaceutical and Analytical Study of Kasis w.r.t. Different Shodhan Methods
Abstract: In Rasa shastra, the minerals are categorized as maharasa, uparasa and sadharana rasa based on different criteria. Kasis is categorized under uparasa. Kasis is very important mineral in Ayurvedic text. For proper usage of drug and to make it free from impurities, shodhan (~purification) process is essential. Shodhan not only purify the drug but also add therapeutic properties and make suitable it for further procedure. In classical text several methods …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Effect of Valuka Swedana with Dwipanchamuladi Basti in the Management of Hypothyroidism—A Case Study
Abstract: Due to sedentary life style and stress, the incidence of metabolic disorders is increasing day by day. Among these disorders, hypothyroidism is one of the commonest reasons in hospital visits. Hypothyroidism refers to any state that results in a deficiency of thyroid hormone, including hypothalamic or pituitary disease and generalized tissue resistance to thyroid hormone and disorders that affect the thyroid gland. The available allopathic medicine commonly prescribed by allopathic …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 52–55 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Level of Stress among Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Institutions of Karnataka, India
Abstract: Stress has been identified as a 21st century disease and has been viewed as a complex and dynamic transaction between individuals and their environments. Academic stress among college students has been a topic of interest for many years. There is little empirical evidence about the level of stress suffered by nursing students and its impact on their health throughout clinical practice. Therefore, a study has undertaken to explore the level …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article