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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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MUNDI: An Important Medicinal Plant of Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Unani system of medicine (USM) is a rich source of medicinal herbs, used from centauries. The versatility and richness of USM is due to interaction of various treatment system, where the Unani physicians and scholars have not only included the drugs from other herbal medicines but has lead a new ways and dimensions of experiments and therapeutic uses of such herbs. Mundi is one of the herbs, which has been …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 42–50 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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SSPE (Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis): A Case Study
Abstract: Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis is an inflammatory disorder of the brain. Persistent infection with measles virus causes this neurological disorder which is also known as Dawson encephalitis. One case amongst 10000 people affected by measles may fall prey to SSPE. Death may also occur within 1–3 years. Patients usually represent with behavioral changes, visual impairment, myoclonus and pyramidal and extra pyramidal signs. Treatment for SSPE is still undetermined. In this case, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–11 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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Safety and Efficiently Management Through Alternative Medicine (Yoga and Naturopathy) Lifestyle in Patients Suffering from Cervical Spondylosis
Abstract: Cervical spondylosis (CS) is generally explained as the degeneration and age-related condition or state of affecting joints of the neck. It is also known as cervical osteoporosis. This situation or symptoms is usually found in men and women at the age of 40 years or above. The aim of the study focuses on reduction of symptoms and increase in functional activities of elderly patients with spondylosis before and after modalities …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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An Overview of Haemorrhoids (Bawaseer) with Surgical Interventions from Ancient to Modern Era
Abstract: The word “haemorrhoid” is derived from the Greek “haema”= blood, and “rhoos”= flowing, and was originally used by Hippocrates to describe the flow of blood from the veins of the anus. Commonly, in society it is known as piles, the word pile is derived from Latin, meaning a ball or a mass. In Unani literature, hemorrhoids are known as “Bawaseer”. It is the plural of baasoor, which means wart or …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 23–30 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 Critical Review of Shiva Samhita and its Contribution to Yoga
Abstract: The Shiva Samhita or the compendium of Shiva is an ancient text on practice of Yoga. It is one among the lesser known texts of Yoga. It is believed that the Shiva Samhita is a dialogue between Lord Shiva and his consort, Parvati. The discourse includes detailed instructions on how to perform Yogaasanas, pranayama, tantric practices, mudras and bandhas which is explained across five chapters. There are two standard textbooks …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 13–18 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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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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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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Risk Factors in a Sample Population of Primary Hypertension—An Observational Study
Abstract: There is no set definition of hypertension till date because normal blood pressure is so much variable in different age groups, sex, races and even in a single individual in different circumstances. Hence a single definition with fixed blood pressure levels, indicating hypertension cannot be applicable in every human being irrespective of age, sex and race. National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) in the United States have reported a …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Prevalence & Risk Factors in a Sample Population of Joint Disorders—An Observational Study
Abstract: Ageing is a natural, irreversible and inevitable biological phenomenon. It is a process of gradual, progressive and generalized impairment of functions resulting in the loss of adaptive response to stress. According to the Unani concept, arthritis is a type of pain which occurs in joints of any part. In the classical Unani literature, the illness of joint pain is mentioned under the caption of “Wajaul Mafasil” which includes all types …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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Inspirations on De-addiction to Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Our Ancient Indian Yogic Texts
Abstract: It has become obvious that `the war on drugs` has not dampened the use, abuse and trade of drugs; In fact, their use has increased. It is now long overdue to look into other reasons as to why drug use is so prevalent, especially in the modernized world, and how ancient knowledge of human being and spiritualized focus systems like yoga can contribute to our understanding of our tendency towards …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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A Survey Study on Dietary Habits of School Going Children and its Impact on their General Health and Immunity
Abstract: Introduction: In recent years, children food habit has become a major source of concern. Not only the faulty diet but also irregular time of diet, quality of homemade and outside prepared food (restaurant and street food), packet food i.e. biscuits, chocolates, this type of food affects the digestion and seems to compromise the body’s immunity more in long term. Particular attention should be given by the parents for inaccurate food …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 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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Comparative Pharmacognostical and Analytical Evaluation of Desmodium gangeticum (Linn.) and Pseudarthria viscida (Linn.) Wight & Arn. as a Substitute
Abstract: Shalaparni [Desmodium gangeticum (Linn)] is one among the Dashamoola and Pseudarthria viscida (Linn) is used as a substitute instead of Shalaparni in south India especially Kerala state. Macroscopic, microscopic and organoleptic results of the standard drug D. gangeticum (Linn.) and trail drug P. viscida (Linn.) Wight & Arn., when compared with each other with Ayurveda Pharmacopoeia of India showed no much difference. D. gangeticum (Linn.) has more of calcium crystals …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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A Randomized Controlled Open Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Nagara Ksheera Nasya in the Management of Ardhavabhedaka with Special Reference to Migraine
Abstract: Background: One of the 11 forms of Shiro-Roga is called Ardhavabhedaka, and symptomatically similar to Migraine, which is a neurovascular disorder. Panchakarma procedures and many formulations are described in Ayurveda for the management of Ardhavabhedaka. Since Acharya Chakradatta described Nagara-Ksheera Nasya Karma in the context of Shiro-Roga- Chikitsa, an An effort has been made to assess the efficacy of using it for the management of Ardhavabhedaka. Objective Assess the effectiveness …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–32 Read article