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Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda (A Unique Bolus Massage): A Review Article
Abstract: Swedana (sudation), the process of therapeutic sweating is well explained in Ayurveda classical texts. Secondary to Snehana (oleation), it is considered as an important prerequisite to Panchakarma. Specific indications and contraindications should be strictly followed for the Swedana. Swedana can be broadly classified into Sagni Sweda (sweating is induced with the help of fire) and Niragni Sweda (sweating is induced without using fire). There are thirteen types of Sagni Sweda …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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A Review on Therapeutic Utilities and Purificatory Procedure of Gunja (Abrus precatorius Linn.) as Described in Ayurveda
Abstract: AbstractGunja (Abrus precatorius Linn.), belonging to the family Fabaceae, has been used by the Ayurvedic physicians, for management of different disease conditions. It comes under the upavisha (semi-poisonous) group in Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. It is a slender, perennialclimber with long, pinnate leaves that twines around trees, shrubs and hedges. In this review, an endeavour has been made to explore the therapeutic utilities of Gunja, its formulations and its different methods of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–11 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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Effects of Trayodashang Guggulu and Janu Basti in Janu Sandhigata Vata
Abstract: AbstractHuman body is composed of seven dhatus. The fifth one is asthi dhatu sequentially. Whole body resides on asthi dhatu. Vata is situated in asthi as ashraya-ashrayi (interrelated) bhava. Vitiation of vata and kapha dosha in joints produces sandhigatavata. It is an abnormal stage. It is a degenerative disorder in which degeneration of asthi dhatu in the joints occurs normally in the fourth or fifth decade. The treatment comprises of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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Review of Computer Vision Syndrome in the Perspective of Ayurveda
Abstract: AbstractAyurveda, being a primeval anticipatory and remedial discipline, throws a ray of light in modulating our body and managing the most of the ailments, even the diseases of modern civilization like computer vision syndrome (CVS), hypertension, diabetes mellitus chikungunya, etc. It is very complex to get the direct reference regarding the most of the diseases of modern evolution. Brihitraya’s (ancient pioneers of Ayurveda) quotes that management of all of the …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 51–57 Read article
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Concept of Kshudraroga in Brihattrayi and Laghuttrayi
Abstract: AbstractChanges in lifestyle like excess pollution, use of synthetic chemicals, and also improper diet due to hectic schedule have increased number of patients with diseases like Khalitya and Palitya. In today’s sophisticated society, external features like hair and skin decide the status of the person and make one more conscious about them. Nowadays, occurrence of a few Kshudrarogas is very high in the society. Their prevalence is experienced everywhere and …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 14–23 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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Review on Darunaj-aqrabi (Doronicum hookeri C.B. Clarke): an Unexplored Medicinal Plant of Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Introduction: The rhizomes of medicinal plant Darunaj-aqrabi (Doronicum hookeri C.B. Clarke ex Hook.f.) (Family Asteraceae) has long been used in Unani system of medicine (USM) as Cardiac tonic (invigorative and exhilarant), nervine tonic, carminative, protective of the foetus, antidotary etc. in different dosage forms. It is included in specific drugs for heart and is much valuable for palpitation. Because of having antidotal characteristics and protective (corrective) attributes, the rhizomes are …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 41–52 Read article
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Ayurvedic Review of Thalessemia Major and Correlate it as a Beejadushtijanya Pandu
Abstract: Hemoglobin disorders are a significant public health issue globally, especially in developing countries, which often have limited resources to address this problem. . Thalassemia is a genetic disorder that affects red blood cells, and it is inherited through a single gene in an autosomal recessive pattern. In Ayureda there is no direct description of thalassemia but directives regarding Panduroga are found in Rigveda and Atharvaveda. Ancient Indian literatures such as …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–7 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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Evaluation of Effect of Rasayana Ghana Tablet (An Ayurvedic Formulation) in Management of Akala jara (Premature Ageing)
Abstract: In the present era of stress, when lifestyle disorders are on the rise, premature ageing is also one of the most prevalent disorders. Ayurvedic Rasayana (rejuvenator) drugs can provide solution for this. The present study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Rasayana Ghana tablet (RGT) in management of premature ageing. In this placebo-controlled randomized prospective clinical study, Rasayana Ghana tablet based upon the classical combination of Gokshura (Tribulus terestris …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 77–88 Read article
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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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Effect of Karpuradya Churna in the Treatment of Ekadosaja Type of Kasa
Abstract: Increasing globalization and urbanization leads changes in the environmental factor. The human are continuously attached with external environment through respiration and prone to diseases. Due to less resistance against disease causing organism and not adaptability against environment, leads to body protecting phenomenon produces cough. The aim is to study the effect of Karpuradya Churna on Ekdoshaja type cough. Thirty patients were selected from Arogyashala hospital Jaipur, with classical symptom of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 17–28 Read article
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Use of Dashamoola in Cervical Spondylosis: Past and Present Perspective
Abstract: Cervical spondylosis is one of the most common disorders of the cervical spine. It is caused by degenerative changes in the vertebrae and intervertebral discs that occur because of constant improper stress on the cervical spine due to abnormal posture, injury, ageing, rheumatoid disease etc. In conventional system of medicine, a number of factors are responsible for the development of signs and symptoms of cervical spondylosis such as osteophyte (bony …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Use of Dashamoola in Cervical Spondylosis: Past and Present Perspective
Abstract: Cervical spondylosis is one of the most common disorders of the cervical spine. It is caused by degenerative changes in the vertebrae and intervertebral discs that occur because of constant improper stress on the cervical spine due to abnormal posture, injury, ageing, rheumatoid disease etc. In conventional system of medicine, a number of factors are responsible for the development of signs and symptoms of cervical spondylosis such as osteophyte (bony …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–16 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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Dress and Clothing: An Ayurvedic Perspective
Abstract: Dress and clothing is mostly restricted to human being and a feature of nearly all human societies. The amount and type of clothing worn is dependent on the physical stature, gender, as well as social and geographic considerations. In Ayurvedic texts there is already description of surprising varieties of clothing both for the purpose of therapeutics and habiliment. Ayurveda advocates that one should always wear clean clothes, preferably made from …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 42–47 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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A Scientific Study: Regulation of Autonomic Nervous System through Slow Breath Pranayama
Abstract: Voluntary slow deep breathing functionally resets autonomic nervous system through stretch induced inhibitory signals and hyper-polarization currents that propagate through both, neural and non-neural tissue. The scientific basis of benefits of practicing slow Pranayama, especially alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana Pranayama as NSP) and Dhyana is regulation of cerebral dominance and shifting of autonomic nervous system. This regulation occurs via Nadisunder control of Agya Chakra. The aim of the present …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 23–28 Read article