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Clinical Evaluation of Efficacy of Acacia arabica (Aqaqia) in Uterine Prolapse (Nutue Rehm)
Abstract: Uterine prolapse (Nutue Rehm) still remains an issue of major health concern affecting large population of women in both developing and developed countries. Estimate suggests that 50% of parous women have some degree of genital prolapse for quite a long period. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Acacia arabica (aqaqia) in the management of Nutue Rehm and to improve the quality of life …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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An Observational Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Lekhaneeya Mahakashaya Yogabasti in the Management of Sthoulya
Abstract: Obesity is defined as an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that pose a risk to health. Obesity has increased at an alarming rate in recent years and has become one of the major health hazards globally. It is considered as a lifestyle disorder in which a complex interplay of genetic, environmental and psychological factors play a major role, especially primary obesity wherein no obvious cause exists other than an …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Buthūr-i-labaniyya (Acne vulgaris) with Special Reference to Unani Medicine: Review
Abstract: Buthūr-i-labaniyya (Acne vulgaris) is one of the commonest skin diseases treated by the dermatologists. Buthūr-i-labaniyya are small eruptions on nose and cheeks which look like condensed drops of milk, so they are named as Buthūr-i-labaniyya (milky eruptions). It is found that 70% of the population has some clinically apparent acne at various stages during adolescence. On squeezing, a cheesy material is expressed out. These eruptions are due to Mādda-i-ṣadīdiyya (suppurative …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Ayurvedic Management of Chronic Alcoholic Liver Disease with Ascites (Madatyaya with Jalodar): A Case Study
Abstract: All diseases especially Udara Rogas manifest in human beings as a result of aggravation of Mala due to defective Agani (Jatharagani and Dhatwagni). Excessive intake of hot, saline, food which causes burning sensation in digestive tract, excessive use of alcohol without following the rule of Madyapana, causes alcoholic liver disease with Ascites (Madatyaya with Jalodar) with clinical manifestation of hepatocellular dysfunction and portal hypertension. A 53 years old alcoholic male …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 68–71 Read article
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Clinical Evaluation of Naqooh Shahtara in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: Diabetes is a major public health problem and considered as one of the most common non-communicable disease, globally. Although the prevalence rate of the disease varies country to country. However, WHO has projected India as the country with the fastest growing population of diabetes patients. Due to its consequences diabetes has become a silent killer that kills one person every 10 seconds, and worldwide it kills 3.2 million every year. …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Important Product Used As Cosmetic in Unani Medicine
Abstract: Any single substance or compound product intended for local application of external parts of human body or teeth and mucosal membrane of oral cavity called as cosmetics. The cosmetics are exclusively or mainly used to cleaning, perfuming, beautifying, adorning, changing the personality and appearance, being attracting, etc. The knowledge of these natural cosmetic products was successfully compiled in Unani medicine specially in in Kitab al mansoori & 23rd volume of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 44–47 Read article
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Role of Ardhanarishwara Rasa Nasya and Nimbadi Guggulu in the Management of Kaphaja Shiroroga (Sinusitis): A Pilot Study
Abstract: Kaphaja shiroroga is one among the 11 types of shirorogas mentioned by Aacharya Sushruta and can be correlated to sinusitis in modern science. Sinusitis is a major problem in the society due to its recurrent exacerbation and treatment with antibiotics, decongestants, antihistamine etc. and is not successfully combated due to their side effects. The drugs selected for present study ardhanarishvara rasa and nimbadi guggulu, are having kaphavatahara, lekhaniya, srotoshodhana and …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Physiochemical and Formulation Factors Affecting the Absorption of Basti Dravyas
Abstract: Basti is a purificatory process by which all the three vitiated Doshas are expelled from the anal canal and is said to be the best treatment for Vata dosha. There are two main types of Basti mentioned in Ayurveda Sneha Basti and Asthapan Basti. Compared to oral and parental route, rectal drug delivery is not so much exposed in today’s era, whereas Ayurveda highlights Basti as half of the treatment, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 32–34 Read article
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A Clinical Study of Ideal Basti Yantra
Abstract: Basti karma is believed to be half of the total treatment, and in some context it is even said to be the complete treatment. It is the principal line of treatment of vata vyadhi. Basti cikitsa is the prime treatment modality of Ayurveda because, it not only does the purification but it is also helpful for curative as well as preventive purpose, that is why ancient acharyas described its efficacy …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Need of Standardization of Habb: A Unani Medicine
Abstract: Habb (pill) is a solid dosage form for oral administration of drugs in the human body. The present challenge for Unani scholars is to validate the claims made in the classical texts by applying scientific methodologies on this important dosage form. These claims need to be validated and the drugs need to be standardized on more precise scientific parameters. In order to have a good coordination between the quality of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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A Study to assess Prescription pattern in outpatient department of tertiary care hospital
Abstract: ABSTRACTBackground:Antibiotic resistance and irrational prescribing is a global concern, is particularly pressing in developing nations, including India, where the burden of infectious disease is high and healthcare spending is low. The Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP) was established to develop actionable policy recommendations specifically relevant to low- and middle-income countries where suboptimal access to antibiotics - not a major concern in high-income countries - is possibly as severe a problem …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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A Conceptual study of Digestion wsr to digestion of Carbohydrate,Protein and Fat.
Abstract: In day today Modern era,Digestive disorders are becoming a very common disorder affecting large no of people. . Digestion is a multi stage process in the digestive system which start from ingestion of raw material in oral cavity,followed by various process such as mastication,deglutition,formation of bolus,formation of chyme ,followed by chemical conversion by the action of enzymes along with formation of various waste products. It should be further noted that …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 44–50 Read article
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A Critical Review of Otomycosis in Context to Karna Roga Describe in Ayurveda Classics
Abstract: Otomycosis is the fungal infection of the external auditory canal. It is characterized with itching, discomfort or pain, ear discharge, decreased hearing, ear blockage and ringing in ear. According to American academy of otolaryngology, prevalence of otomycosis is 5.2% all over world and 9.00% in India. In Ayurveda, Acharya Vagbhata has described five types of karna shoola according to vitiation of dosha. Symptoms of karna shoola are pain, heaviness, itching, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Sadyo-Vaman in Sub-Acute Stage of Chronic Bronchial Asthma: Case Report
Abstract: A 26-year-old, unmarried, non-smoking, non-alcoholic male patient has been suffering from bronchial asthma since last six years. The symptoms usually used to remain mild to moderate with 2 to 3 episodes of acute attack per year. Patient was often on allopathic medications to subside the symptoms. There was mild cough with white expectoration, recurrent attack of sneezing, running nose and little breathlessness since last 2 days. After examination it was …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 55–59 Read article
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Indirect Treatment Comparison in Meta-Analysis Using Three Methods for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Abstract: Background: The data were extracted from the comparative effectiveness review (CER) on pharmacological treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) developed by the International University of North Carolina Evidence Based Practice Center (UNC EPC). The included studies enrolled patients with active RA despite oral disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD) therapy. The outcome measures of choice were American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 20/50/70 response rates.Objective: To compare and find the best treatment for RA …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Anti-inflammatory Potentials of Various Oxine Compound Series as Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and Lipoxygenase (LOX) Inhibitors: Induced-Fit Molecular Docking and Pharmacokinetic Prediction Studies
Abstract: The present investigation is an exploration of multiple oxine series in inhibiting crucial anti-inflammatory targets such as cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) (PDB ID: 3LN1) and lipoxygenase (LOX) (PDB ID: 1N8Q) by employing the Glide module of Maestro 9.1 software for induced fit docking (IFD). The study also focuses in exploration towards the essential pharmacokinetic parameters (QPlogPo/w, QPlogS, predicted aqueous solubility, QPPCaco, QPPMDCK, and percentage of human oral absorption). The study highlighted the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Periodontal Diseases Contribution to Cardiovascular Disease: An Update on the Associations and Risk
Abstract: Periodontal diseases have long been recognized as a humankind health problem. Awareness of the destructive nature of periodontal diseases and the importance of an impervious control of bacterial plaque are the basic concepts of periodontal treatment. In the past decade, there has been a conceptual shift from periodontal diseases; as an oral problem to periodontitis having an impact on our systemic health. Recent evidence suggests a strong relationship between periodontal …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Agenesis of Permanent Mandibular Central Incisors: A Case Report
Abstract: Paediatric dentists commonly come across one or more cases of congenitally missing teeth on regular oral assessment. Hypodontia and oligodontia are the two most frequently encountered genetic disorders. Hypodontia is the case when one or less than six teeth are missing congenitally. Various other causes have also been put forward namely, environmental factors, radiation, trauma, infection or genetic mutations. A proper documentation of such condition becomes essential to augment the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 7–9 Read article
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Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma: A Case Report
Abstract: Reactive lesions of the gingiva are common oral complaints and presentations. These include a variety of lesions such as the peripheral ossifying fibroma, peripheral giant cell granuloma, the pyogenic granuloma etc. Among these, the peripheral ossifying fibroma, which commonly occurs in young female subjects, occurs in the maxillary gingiva of the anterior region. It is uncommon to find it in male subjects as well as in elderly. The case being …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 29–31 Read article
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Extragingival Pyogenic Granuloma: A Common Lesion in an Uncommon Location
Abstract: Reactive lesions of the oral mucosa are benign and common entities which occur with greater frequency. When the same lesions occur in uncommon sites, they may pose a challenge in diagnosis. One such lesion is the extragingival pyogenic granuloma, which is a counterpart of the most common reactive lesion, the pyogenic granuloma. A case of extragingival pyogenic granuloma occurring on the buccal mucosa of an elderly patient is being presented. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–19 Read article