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42 articles for “Dhatu”
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Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effects of Medho Dhatwagni Vikriti on Patients of Hypothyroidism
Abstract: Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder and occurs as a result of decreased production of hormones of thyroid gland. In the present society with the changes in dietary habits, people have become more and more vulnerable to hypothyroidism. The present study was conducted with the aim to establish a correlation between Medodhatwagni Vikriti and hypothyroidism. 100 volunteers were taken and they were grouped into 2 categories. 50 were healthy volunteers and …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Artava Chakra with Menstrual Cycle
Abstract: Ayurveda is 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. Among the Sapta dhatus, Rasa dhatu has Artava and Stanya as Updhatu. Various terms are used in classic to denote menstrual blood and ovum at different places, i.e., Artava, Raja, Pushpa, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Critical Study on Ahara with Special Reference to Geriatrics
Abstract: AbstractIn the ancient era the people had a long and healthy life because of their healthy food habits and lifestyle. Jara or old age is one among the natural diseases as per Acharya Sushruta. Jara or old age may be Kalakrita (due to the effect of time) or Akalakrita (Premature due to aggravation of Dosha or by nature). Acharya Sharangadhara mentions about the gradual decrease of childhood, growth, lustre, memory, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Effect of Virechana Karma, Ketaki-Rasonadi Brimhana-Sneha and Amritadi Ghanavati in Asthikshaya w.s.r. Osteoporosis
Abstract: It is estimated that worldwide, osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually. Long-term use of modern medication of osteoporosis are generally associated with adverse effects like deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, endometrial cancer, ulcers of esophagus, upper GI irritation, irregular heartbeat and thromboembolic disease. As such, no direct reference of osteoporosis is available in Ayurveda but similar condition is described under different diseases like Asthikshaya, Asthimajjagata Vata. The proper …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 61–69 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Twacha Shareer with Skin (Integument)
Abstract: Ayurveda is 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, updhatu and mala. Twacha is considered as updhatu of mamsa dhatu. Twacha is one among the five gyanendriyas having its perception as mentioned with their respective diseases.In Ayurvedic classics, various opinion regarding twacha …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Natural Occurrence and Isolation of Ampelomyces quisqualis (mycoparasite) Associated with Rose, Other Powdery Mildew Infecting Host Plants in Himachal Pradesh, India
Abstract: The presence of Ampelomyces spp. was quantified in naturally occurring powdery mildew infecting rose plants during the year 2015–2016. Powdery mildew infected rose samples were collected from the different rose-growing areas of Himachal Pradesh during the months of April–June and September–November. Relationships between Ampelomyces and Podosphaera pannosa were reported in four areas between September and November. Bilaspur, Mandi, Shimla, and Solan. However, there was no occurrence of Ampelomyces quisqualis in …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Concept of Ranjak Pitta wsr to Erythropoiesis Biochemistry
Abstract: Pitta performs different digestive and metabolic activity in body. Ranjak is a one type of pitta, main role is “to color” from non color part. Ras dhatu convert in rakta dhatu with the help of ranjaka pitta and raktagni. Initially start from embryonic level to old age liver, spleen and amashay are the major sites for it. It can be compared with Vit B12, folic acid, Vit -B6, intrinsic factor, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 58–62 Read article
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Langhana- A boon to mankind: A Review
Abstract: In present scenario of hush and rush of life, we forget to take care of our health taking it for granted. Main factors contributing to lifestyle disorders include filthy food habits, physical inactivity, and disturbed biological clock. All of this leads to poor health, decreased immunity leading to easy susceptibility to different diseases. Ayurveda is an old age practice of healing. It not only aims at the treatment of disease …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Therapeutic view of Anupadeshaja vikara in Ayurveda
Abstract: Introduction: Maintenance of the health in healthy and the cure of the diseased one is the prime goal of Ayurveda science. The dosha and dhatu are responsible for the mechanism of the body. Thus, the treatment of the diseases aims at the balancing the dosha and dhatu. The spectrum of treatment of diseases includes desha, dosha, aushadha and sadhyasadhyata of the vyadhi. The term desha encompasses deha (body) and bhumi …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Evidence-Based Ayurveda Approaches for the Rapid Management of Dyslipidemia
Abstract: Dyslipidemia is increasingly prevalent ain modern society, primarily resulting from imbalances in lifestyle and dietary habits. Elevated levels of triglycerides, however, are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders. Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, offers holistic approaches to managing lipid imbalances through dietary regulation, herbal formulations. While it may not directly correspond to a specific disease entity in Ayurveda, it is typically associated with …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 63–66 Read article
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Review on the Efficacy of Ayurvedic Formulations in Diabetes Management
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent metabolic disorders globally, characterized by persistent hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. It leads to serious complications affecting the cardiovascular, renal, and nervous systems, imposing a significant health and economic burden. In Ayurveda, diabetes is described as Madhumeha, a subtype of Prameha, primarily caused by the vitiation of Kapha dosha, Meda dhatu (fat metabolism), and Agnimandya (impaired …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Histopathology in Ayurveda
Abstract: AbstractIt is believed that ayurvedic pathogenesis is based on humeral changes, and changes in tissues are not dealt. This limits the understanding of disease ayurvedically and its man-agement. A morbid condition occurs due to humeral change, but disease always occurs after changes in tissues. Histopathological basis of disease in ayurvedic science is de-scribed by Acharya Charaka, morbid body humors imparts their morbid changes on tis-sues and produce similar changes in …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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The Pillar of the Treatment: Nidana Parivarjana w.s.r. Madhumeha (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus)
Abstract: Hetu (aetiology), Liṇga (sign and symptoms), Auṣhadha (drug and therapy) are the three Sootra (principles) of Ayurveda. Without the knowledge of Hetu (cause of a disease) and Liṇga (sign and symptoms), the implication of Auṣhadha (drug and therapy) is not possible. In the present Era, many new diseases are emerging with varied features; all of these were not mentioned in our compendium but on the basis of Dosha, Dushya, Srotas, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 53–61 Read article
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Management of Chronic Hepatitis and Copper Accumulation with Ayurveda – A Single Case Study
Abstract: Hepatitis is a general term can be define as inflammation of the liver caused due to several factors such as viruses, chemicals, drugs, alcoholand certain genetic disorders or by an overactive immune system which mistakenly attacks the liver known as autoimmune hepatitis. Hepatitis can be acute, which appears immediately and goes away quickly, or chronic, which is a long-term condition that typically produces more mild symptoms and gradually damages the …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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An Experimental Study to Determine the Rasapanchaka of Zornia gibbosa Span
Abstract: Zornia gibbosa Span a member of fabaceae family, locally known as Nellujollusoppu/Haradahacchaga is widely used in the treatment of fracture by folklore practitioners of Udupi district, Karnataka. The present experimental study was carried out to evaluate Rasapanchaka of Zornia gibbosa Span (Samyojaki) by making use of human volunteers and animal experimentations. In order to incorporate the drug in Ayurvedic pharmacopeia it is essential to understand the Panchabhautic composition of Zornia …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Role of Virechana Karma in Dyslipidemia: A Clinical Study
Abstract: Dyslipidemia one among the life style disorder due to the today’s faulty life style mainly includes food habits, minimum physical exercise, stress, anxiety and depression is. Impact of incidence and prevalence shows every 1% increase in cholesterol level there is 1-2% increase in the incidence of Coronary Heart Disease. Lipids can be correlated to that of Medo Dhatu in Ayurveda texts. According to the scattered references Dyslipidemia can be correlated …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Role of Sadvritta in Promotion of Mental Health: A Review
Abstract: Health or dhatusamya is the ultimate aim of Ayurveda for which several measures have been described; some are preventive and promotive while some are curative and restorative in nature. In this series, sadvritta is a very important principle of Ayurveda and thus plays vital role in prevention of diseases and promotion of health with special reference to mental health. Ayurveda is the only science in which a large description regarding …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Concept of Asthyagni w.s.r. to Osteoporosis
Abstract: Asthidhatu is the fifth dhatu which does the function of Shareeradharana. It is formed by the saarabhaaga of the medadhatu and by the action of upachayakaraka asthidhatwagni on the asthiposhakansha present in the aahara rasa. Though there is not even the mention of the name Asthyagni in the classical texts of Ayurveda. But on the basis of the available knowledge about dhatwagni we can formulate ‘Asthyagni’ as “Ushma (sum total …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Review on Classical Antiquity of Uparatna: A Semiprecious Stone
Abstract: Rasashastra has a prominent role in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics. It is a specialised branch of Ayurveda dealing mainly with materials which are known as ‘Rasa Dravya’. Rasa Dravyas are broadly classified into Rasa, Maharasa, Uparasa, Sadharana Rasa, Dhatu, Ratna and Uparatna. Gems which are having qualities like precious, lustrous, transparency, eye catching properties not like Ratna but near to Ratna are called as Uparatnas or Kshudra Ratnas. Uparatnas are considered as …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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Stability Study of Fine Powder of Gandhaka Kalpa and Gandhakadi Yoga in the Management of Thalassemia Major-With Respect to Baseline Microbial Diagnostic Modalities
Abstract: Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder. Thalassemia is the most transfused syndrome worldwide. People with Thalassemia disease are not able to make enough hemoglobin, which causes severe anemia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the alpha and beta Thalassemia are the most common inherited single-gene disorders in the world. Adhishthana of the disease Thalassemia is the Beejabhagavayava, which is responsible for the formation of Rakta-Dhatu. Hence the Vyadhi can …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 29–37 Read article