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66 articles for “Dosha”
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A clinical study on the effect of Jaluka and Ayurvedic formulations in Indralupta
Abstract: Hairfall is one of the leading problems the world is facing today. Alopecia represents as a smooth sharply demarcated round patch of hair loss. Acharya Sushruta stated Indralupta as kshudra roga. It is a Raktapradhoshaja vikarain which Pitta associated with Vata gets lodge in Roma kupa and causes hair fall, later on Kapha dosha associated with Rakta causes obstruction to the hair roots and restricts the regrowth of hair in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Assets and Liabilities of Commodification of Herbal (Ayurvedic) Medicine
Abstract: Herbs have been used since many decades as medicines for the treatment of various ailments. Indian system of medicine recommends different Ayurvedic formulations and multi-compound extracts. This ancient pharmacological techinque is beneficial in many diseases related to multiple causes such as chronic illness. In Classics various methods of preparation of Ayurvedic formulation have been described and these formulations are given to patients according to disease (vyaadhi), their constitution (Prakiti), pathology …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Standardization of Rakta-Akika Bhasma and Pisthi: An Ayurvedic Formulation
Abstract: Background: Standardization of the classically prepared medicines is a must apart from other organoleptic tests as mentioned in the ancient text. Rakta Akika Bhasma (RAB) and Pishti (RAP) is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation for Hridaroga (Cardiac disease), Shiroroga (headache due to vitiated Dosha), Kasa (cough), Raktaja Vikara (bleeding disorders) and many more. Aim: The present research work was conducted to analyze raw and processed Rakta Akika Bhasma and Pishti for …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 28–39 Read article
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Management of Dadrukushtha (Tinea infection) Through Ayurveda in a Child: A Case Report.
Abstract: All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been classified under the broad heading of Mahakushtha and Kshudrakushtha. Dadru (skin disease having circular patches) is one amongst them. It is Raktapradoshajavyadhi (diseases caused by channels carrying blood tissue) having Kapha, Pitta dominance. In Ayurveda, Shodhana (purification by elimination of Dosha) and Shamana (pharmacotherapy) treatment is mainly indicated for Kushtha (skin disease). A one-year-old female child was brought by her grandmother with …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Lauha Bhasma: A Critical Review
Abstract: The pharmaceutical branch of Ayurveda known as Rasashastra, deals in depth with the formulation of various metals and minerals to maximise their therapeutic effect. Bhasma are Rasa preparations in which metals and minerals are processed employing a variety of Samsakara such as Shodhana, Jarana, Marana, Amritikatana etc. The Bhasma Kalpana is one of the thermodynamics-based pharmaceutical concept by which a metallic ore or a metal itself can be converted into …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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A Conceptual Study on Abhyanga
Abstract: The utterance Abhyanga is derived by prefixing abhi + anga. The Anga Dhatu is used for denoting motion. Therefore its literally meaning becomes motion in diverse route. Medicated ghee or oil may be used according to Prakriti, Ritu, Satmya, Dosha, Desha and Roga of the patient
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 26–30 Read article