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49 articles for “Yoga and Naturopathy”
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Navadurga and Respective Divya Vanaoushadhi
Abstract: In ancient India there was a belief that every herb has got special action, and which represents one or the other god/goddess. Ayurveda is a life science that explained more usage of herbs to treat many ailments. Maximum part of the Ayurveda Chikitsa are covered by herbs. Here is an attempt to identify the herbs with different avataras of goddess Durga. As Indians are celebrating a festival called ‘Navaratri’ that …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Anatomical Study of Asthi vaha srotas & Clinical Study of Asthi Kshaya w.s.r to “Osteoporosis”
Abstract: AbstractAyurveda is a life science. The researchers of Ayurveda could rule out the presence of srotas spreading throughout the human body. These srotas are governed by vayu which is using all the srotas of the body to carry out all the activity of human body, without which the human society will not exist. Several synonymous words have been described by the Ayurvedacharyas for srotas. The aim of the study was …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Prevention of Lifestyle Disorder Hypertension through Ayurveda
Abstract: AbstractLifestyle disorders are generally complex to cure. Hypertension is one of the most common lifestyle disorders today. Due to unhealthy advance modernization people are leading to stressful lives. Lifestyle disorders definitely illuminate with the broader approach of Ayurveda. The Ayurvedic system understands the functioning of human body as a whole and any disease is concluding to be due to imbalance of Tridosha—Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The principals of Ayurveda are …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–27 Read article
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Effect of Panchtikt Ksheer Basti in Management of Avascular Necrosis of Head of Femur (Case Study)
Abstract: AbstractAvascular necrosis (AVN) is temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to bone. Without blood, the bone tissue dies and ultimately the bone may collapse. Without treatment, the process is almost always progressive, leading to joint destruction within five years. AVN accounts for more than 10% of total hip replacement surgeries performed. A diagnosed case of male patient with complaint of severe pain in right hip joint and upper aspect …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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Ayurvedic Approach to Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Report
Abstract: Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition affecting fewer than one million cases per year. A combined approach including purificatory and palliative therapy through principles of ayurveda helps in relieving pain and reducing the dose of carbamazepine owing to its adverse effects. A 31-year-old male patient was admitted in Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Ayurveda Hospital, Hassan, with chief complaints of episodic pain over left cheek since 3 years. He was earlier treated …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Artavachakra: An Ayurvedic Perspective on Menstrual Cycle
Abstract: In womanhood, important physiological manifestation is Artavachakra, i.e. menstrual cycle, which gives her identity of motherhood. The concept of Garbhotpatti is compared with Ankurotpatti of plants. For the proper growth and development of any crop, four suitable conditions are required which are: Proper Rutu (Season), Proper Kshetra (cultivated land), Proper Ambu (Water supply), and Proper Beeja (Uncontaminated seeds). From the four essential factors for Garbha, i.e., Rutu, Kshetra, Ambu, and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Inhibition of Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma by Crotalaria verrucosa L. Leaf in Swiss Albino Mice
Abstract: Objective: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the antitumor activity of Crotalaria verrucosa L. leaf against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) in Swiss albino mice. Methods: The in vivo antitumour activity of the ethanol extract of leaf of C. verrucosa L. (ELCV) was evaluated at 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg bw against EAC, using mean survival time. After administration of the extract of C. verrucosa, viable EAC cell …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Asava w.s.r. to Charaka Samhita
Abstract: Ayurveda, the science of life, deals with huge use of herbs as a treatment tool to treat many ailments. Herbs can be used in many forms such as churna, vati, avaleha, swarasa, kwatha, taila, ghrita, asava-arishta, arka etc. Sandhanakalpana is one among them, which refers to self-generated alcohol generally called as asava-arishta. It can be considered as fermented herb extracts which has got specific properties such as sookshma, teekshna, vyavayi, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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A Conceptual Study of Presence of Shukra Dhatu in Both Sexes
Abstract: Ayurveda is the ‘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. A person is said to be healthy, when there is a balance state of Doshas, Agni, Dhatus and Malas. All the physiological processes in the body are well functioning and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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A Conceptual Study of Function of Ojas w.s.r. to Vyadhikshamatva and its Clinical Significance
Abstract: Ayurveda is the 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. To fulfill these purposes, Ayurveda has mentioned various fundamental principle in reference of Sharir Rachna, Sharir kriya, Chikitsa, etc. Concept of oja and vyadhikshamatva explained in Ayurvedic texts is one among them. Though located in hrdaya, ojas pervades all over the body and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Significance of Sara Pariksha in Ayurveda: A Critical Review
Abstract: In Ayurveda, Sara Pariksha is one among the ten types of methods to examine a patient, stated as Dashvidha Aatura Pariksha. Sara Pariksha primarily determines the strength of a person. Acharya Chakrapani illustrated Sara as ‘Vishudhataro Dhatu’, which means the essence of all Dhatu. Eight types are explained by Acharya Charaka, each one characterized by both physical as well as psychological parameters. These contribute to the physician in deciding the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Literature Review on Various Ayurveda Dosage Forms
Abstract: Ayurveda is an ancient system of medical science which elucidates about the different forms of dosage, which is the physical form of a medication deliberate for administration. As per Ayurveda the different types of dosage forms can be prepared by the Vaidya (physician) according to Yukti (solution by scientific logic), seeing samyoga, vishesha, kala and samskara. Different types of dosage forms have been described in the Ayurvedic texts. These all …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 19–23 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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Study on Ethnomedicinal Uses of Gymnostachyum febrifugum (Benth)
Abstract: Ethnotherapeutics in drug development is gaining much importance in recent days. Medicinal plants plays on important role in drug development and folklore practice. The herb called Nelamuchchala (Gymnostachyum febrifugum Benth) is one among such folk medicine belonging to Acanthacea family which is traditionally used for fever, ulcers, cough, metrorrhagia and stomatitis. References regarding this herb are available in the books of modern era. Keywords: Gymnostachyum febrifugum (Benth), ethnomedicine, folk medicine, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Efficacy of Nasya Karma and Sirodhara in the Management of Ardita (Facial Paralysis): A Case Study
Abstract: Stressful and hectic lifestyle of today’s era has become a predisposing factor for various diseases. Either its heart diseases, diabetes mellitus (DM), paralysis or facial paralysis (Ardit). It is found that stress is a reason in one or the other way. According to Ayurveda aggravation of Vata is the prime factor in causing Ardita. Based on the symptoms described in classics, Ardita can be correlated with facial paralysis or Bell’s …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Sky Maharasana Yogic Exercise for Postural Problems
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to sort out the benefits of SKY Maharasana Yogic Exercise (SKYMYE) practices to relieve from the postural problems of the back pain among working women. It was hypothesized that there would be significant differences in postural problems with the effect of SKYMYE practices among the working women. For the present study, 50 female working women from Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu were selected at random …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Efficacy of Polyherbal Formulation with Regimenal Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis at Shamim Ahmad Saeedi Unani Speciality Hospital for Waja-ul-Mufasil (Joint Pain), Funded by the Ministry of AYUSH
Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease that mostly affects cartilage. Cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. Healthy cartilage allows bones to glide over each other. It also helps to absorb the shock of movement. In OA, the top layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away. This allows bones under the cartilage to rub together. The rubbing causes pain, swelling, and loss …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Role of Rasadravyas in the Management of Different Disorders of Shalakyatantra w.s.r. to Rasatarangini
Abstract: Rasashastra is the most important and popular branch of Ayurveda. Rasaushadhies are less in doses form, quick effective, palatable and long shelf life. These metallic and mineral preparations became highly popular and most effective remedies in Ayurvedic therapeutic. Shalakyatantra is one of the branches of Ayurveda which deals with Urdhvajatrugata roga. For Shalakyatantra disorder in Rasashastra, a number of medicines are available to treat the disease. Here I tried to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 5–7 Read article
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Risk of Contemporary Life Style on Fertility of Males and Females
Abstract: Infertility implies a man or woman is not capable to reproduce. In entire cases of infertility, males are straightforwardly answerable in about 30-40%, females in 40-50% and both are responsible in 10% cases. Nowadays, Zygote Intra Fallopian Transfer like infertility treatments is more than $ 3 billion industry, a year. The present study was considered to find out the relation between infertility and contemporary life-style of men and women. In …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Dauhruda—Two Hearts in One Body
Abstract: Modern era is so much mechanistic that the human being is not aware of his own existence, so what about the existence of second life growing inside the womb of a Garbhini (pregnant lady). In Ayurveda pregnant condition of woman is considered to be very crucial as it is the period of creation of Supraja (multispecialty intelligent progeny). Future of India is procreating inside the uterus of mothers so it …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article