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125 articles for “VAT”
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Management of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Subchorionic Haemorrhage through Ayurveda with Kashmaryadi Ghrita: A Case Report
Abstract: Recurrent abortion is defined as a sequence of three or more consecutive spontaneous abortion before 20 weeks of pregnancy. This distressing problem is affecting approximately 1% of all women of reproductive age. The risk increases with each successive abortion reaching over 30% after three consecutive losses. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), between 15–25% of all pregnancies are affected by recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). The present treatment …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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A Comparative Clinical Evaluation of Snigdha Guna of Shatavari and Yashtimadhu with Special Reference to Twak Rukshata
Abstract: Context: Ayurveda is not simply a knowledge related to herbs, but the concept is like “Lock & Key mechanism”. To have a pinpointed activity one should have deep knowledge of such concepts. These concepts are expressed in the form of Rasa, Guna, Veerya, etc. Among those, Gunas are important for function of any action. Hence, this research work has been carried out to study deep assessment of Gunas in drugs …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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A Literary Review on Viddha Karma and its role for pain management in sciatic neuritis
Abstract: Sciatic neuritis is a common condition that describes low back pain radiating towards the leg which means manifests sensory symptoms and extended the innervated region of the affected spinal root or roots of the sciatic nerve. The symptoms of sciatica can be compared with Gridhrasi Roga in Ayurveda. The goal of this review was to determine the applicability of Viddha Karma in Gridhrasi Vyadhi (Sciatica).All the ancient Ayurveda texts of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Management of Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD)/ Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) by Intervention of Ayurveda & Yoga
Abstract: Ayurveda is the traditional medical system based on the concept that good health that is achieved through the balance between body, mind, and spirit. The balance is based on Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Food and daily lifestyle are essential for good health, but the disturbance in these leads to problems such as Polycystic ovarian syndrome/ Polycystic ovarian disease. Ayurveda is the only system that cures Polycystic ovarian disease through cyst …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 36–40 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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A View over Saama Majja Dhatu and Its Effects on Body
Abstract: The body tissues which support the body are known as dhatu. These are also called dushya because they get vitiated by tridosha-vata, pitta, kapha and ama. Dhatus are seven in number as rasa, rakta, mansa, meda, asthi, majja, and shukra. When these dhatus remain in their non-vitiated state, participate in the formation of various structures in body, on the other hand in vitiated state by ama causes various type of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–23 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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Nadi Pariksha: An Ancient Ayurvedic Method of Diagnosis
Abstract: In Ayurveda we have studied two hypotheses namely, Pinda Brhmanda Nyaya and Anshansha Kalpana. As per the Pinda Brahmanda Nyaya, whatever elements we see in the nature, we find same elements in the smallest part of the human body as well and vice versa. According to Anshanshakalpana, all the elements found in any organism, are found in the seed of that organism in the same proportion but in minute quantities. …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 48–51 Read article
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Physiochemical and Formulation Factors Affecting the Absorption of Basti Dravyas
Abstract: Basti is a purificatory process by which all the three vitiated Doshas are expelled from the anal canal and is said to be the best treatment for Vata dosha. There are two main types of Basti mentioned in Ayurveda Sneha Basti and Asthapan Basti. Compared to oral and parental route, rectal drug delivery is not so much exposed in today’s era, whereas Ayurveda highlights Basti as half of the treatment, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 32–34 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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Treatment of Migraine with Aura (Ardhavabhedaka) by Nasya and Shanshaman Chikitsa: A Case Study
Abstract: The most popular and efficient system of allopathic medicine provides quick response for the pain and other symptoms, but does not provide the complete treatment. My focus is the study of headache/migraine (ardhavabhedaka) with alternative line of treatment such as Ayurveda, because this stream is complete and provides holistic approach. A 42 year old male patient having complaints of recurrent severe headache and vomiting since 15 years, and diagnosis was …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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A Review of Danti (Baliospermum montanum Muell. Arg.) from Ayurvedic Perspective
Abstract: Danti is classical example of Virechak Prabhava given by Charkacharya. The botanical source of Danti is Baliospermum montanum Muell. Arg, belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. Information regarding this drug is available in the classical text of Ayurveda. This review recollects the information related to Danti from Brihatrayi and Laghutrayi (1500BC–600AD), Sangraha Grantha’s, almost all the Nighantus and other texts (800AD–1900AD). It is observed that the drug is used in 76 …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 46–51 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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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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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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Comparative Study of Cardiac Poisons in Ayurvedic and Modern View
Abstract: The concept of Visha is widely used in Ayurveda in different dimensions such as a poisonous drug, synonym of fast acting drugs, anything that creates Vishaada (sadness to mind and body by causing different diseases). Poisons are also used as a constituent in various multidrug formulations. So, it becomes necessary to use this poison judiciously for the benefits of human race. Certain drugs are known for their actions on heart. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Conceptual Study of Sutika w.s.r. to Sutika Paricharya
Abstract: In Ayurveda, we emphasized for extra care of pregnant women during pregnancy along with medical treatment and care of Sutika Jwara, Yonibhramsha, Yonikshata etc. after delivery under the category of Sutika Rog or Sutika Vyapada. Sutika Rog mainly occurs because of aggrevation of vata dosha. In Ayurveda, we find various management of Sutika (Puerperal Women) in different classical text, but detailed description is given by Acharya Kashyapa. This study tries …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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An Open Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Shirobasti and Nasya with and without Levodopa in the Management of Kampavata w.s.r. to Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
Abstract: Background: Kampavata (Parkinson’s disease), considered as Vata Nanatamaja disorder, is the most common progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by bradykinesia, resting tremors, muscular rigidity, shuffling gait and flexed posture accompanied by a variety of non-motor symptoms, including autonomic, sensory, sleep, cognitive and psychiatric disturbances. Aim and Objectives: To study the effect of Shirobasti and Nasya in the management of Kampavata (PD) with levodopa and without levodopa. Materials and Methods: The present …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 15–28 Read article
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Management of Indralupta (Alopecia Areata) with Prachchhana Karma and Bibhitaka Lepa—An Open Labelled Single Arm Clinical Trial
Abstract: There are eight branches of Ayurveda, Shalakya Tantra is one of them. Acharya Sushruta has mentioned 11 types of Shiro Roga and Acharya Vagbhatta described 10 types of Shiro Roga; he also described nine types of Shirokapalgata Roga. In Ayurvedic approach, loss of hair is coined out as in term of ‘Indralupta’ under the broad heading of Kshudra Roga except Vagabhatta who has mentioned it under Kapala Roga. According to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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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