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420 articles for “Ayurvedic”
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Nephrotoxic Effect of Herbal Medicine and Supplements: A Review
Abstract: Nowadays, alternative medicines have become a multibillion-dollar industry and continue growing. Herbal medicine is one of the primeval forms of medicine which is prepared exclusively from herbal plants. The Ayurvedic medicinal cure method is also been used as a prescription for chronic diseases such as cancer, asthma, diabetes, and end-stage renal diseases and increasing interest in European countries respectively. According to the report of world health organization (WHO), 4 billion …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Gada Nigraha—A Critical Review
Abstract: Ayurvedic classical literature has its own peculiarities and focuses on different aspects such as pathology, pharmaceutical and treatment protocol. Most recent treaties of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana are written mainly on the usage of various dosage forms to treat the diseases. Gada Nigraha (12th century) is a compelling treatise of Ayurvedic pharmaceutics and reflections of precedent texts on the contents. This treatise consists of two parts and 604 formulations. Systemic …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Assessing Taila Bindu Pariksha as a Diagnostic and Prognostic test for Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: Ayurveda has consistently emphasised on not just treatment of a disease but also how to diagnose it and further assess the prognosis. Ayurveda is blessed with different diagnostic tests which is broadly classified into Roga and Rogi Pariksha such as Ashtavidha Pariksha, Dashavidha Pariksha and Dwadashavidha Pariksha. These tests are used very rarely by just few Ayurvedic practioners as an important diagnostic and prognostic methods in different diseases. Taila Bindu …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Clinical Efficacy of Laxadi Taila Janubasti in the Management of Janusandhigata Vata (Knee Osteoarthritis): A Case Report
Abstract: Background: Janusandhigata Vata, described under Sandhigata Vata in Ayurvedic classics, characterized by pain, swelling, crepitus, stiffness, and restricted movement of the knee joint. Clinically, it resembles Knee Osteoarthritis (OA), a common degenerative Musculoskeletal disorder affecting the quality of life of elderly individuals. Janubasti is a localized oleation therapy widely employed for managing degenerative knee disorders. Laxadi Taila possesses Vatahara, Balya, and Asthi-Sandhana properties that may help restore joint function and …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Integrative Therapeutics for Antimicrobial Resistance and Autoimmune Disease: Evidence and Pathways
Abstract: Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is accelerating globally, while autoimmune diseases and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) continue to rise. Ayurveda offers immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, and detoxification‑oriented interventions that may complement biomedical strategies. Objective: To propose a hypothesis‑driven integrative model combining Ayurvedic phytotherapy, panchakarma detoxification, and personalized dosha‑based care with evidence‑based medical management to mitigate AMR emergence, modulate autoimmunity, and reduce ADR incidence. Methods: A synthesis of mechanistic literature on Ayurvedic herbs with …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Clinical Relevance of Concept of Avarana
Abstract: AbstractAvarana is one of the unique concepts of Ayurveda which needs to be explored and expanded so as to bring forth the practical solution for some of the intricate diseases of today’s world and to develop the new horizon of Ayurvedic medicine. Unfortunately, with the passage of time, due to lack of proper insight and research, the basic concept of Ayurveda has remained unexplored. A race to modify Ayurveda and …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 32–35 Read article
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Concept of Rasaja Bhava in Garbhavastha and its Applied Aspects
Abstract: Ayurveda lays great emphasis on ensuring holistic nutrition. Ahara is the prime requirement of every living organism. So in Ayurveda, it is considered as one of the ‘Trayopastambha’. Foetal development is a continuous process of maturation of structure discussed under three periods of gestation, i.e., germinal, embryonic and foetal period. The ‘Vriddhi’ term denotes above three stages of development. Ayurveda gave importance to the six procreative factors (Shadgar bhakara bhavas), …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Scientific Basis of using AYUSH Systems of Medicine for Epidemic Prevention and Management
Abstract: Recent times have seen epidemics of Plague, Leptospirosis, Meningococcal meningitis, Cholera, Shigellosis, Avian Flu, Chikungunya, Zika Virus Disease, Nipah Virus Disease, Ebola Virus Disease, Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) etc. in different parts of the world. In times of globalization and ease of travel, epidemics have potential to become pandemic. Strengthening the health care system is essential in managing the outbreak of epidemics. AYUSH system of medicine helps play a …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Demand for AYUSH Healthcare in India: Multinomial Logit Estimation of the Utilisation of Indian System of Medicine
Abstract: Despite the widespread use of the allopathic system of medicines, the indigenous non-allopathic systems of medicine are widely practiced and used in India. The increasing healthcare costs of the modern corporate type of hospitals and the less expensiveness of local herbal medicines drive the use of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) hospitals for the treatments of chronic diseases, acute illness episodes, maternity health care and catastrophic …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Therapeutic Utilities and Purificatory Procedures of Strychnos nux-vomicaLinn. (Kupeelu) as Described in Indian Systems of Medicine
Abstract: Strychnosnux-vomica Linn. (Loganiaceae), known as Kupeelu in Ayurveda, has been commonly employed in Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia since long. It is a deciduous tree widely distributed in India and found throughout topical India and additionally in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. In this review, an endeavour has been made to explore the therapeutic utilities of Strychnosnuxvomica and to put emphasis on especially different methods of purificatoryproceduresas mentioned in Ayurveda. It is …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Role of Vaman and Virechan in Psoriasis
Abstract: Nowadays the treatment of skin disorders has become very tough. Like other skin diseases, Psoriasis is also a troublesome disease, which has many folds effects on patients’ health. While various researches have been made in the field of Medical Science, but still there is no absolute, simple, safe and invariably effective permanent cure of Psoriasis has been attained. In Ayurveda a special treatment advocated for Skin disorders, i.e., Shodhan Chikitsa …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 47–51 Read article
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Infertility-Psychosomatic Aspect
Abstract: We are in the 21st century and the society is now facing a stressful situation. As a result we need to face many problems like physical and mental ailments. Psychological distress is generally recognized as a contributing factor to infertility. Ayurveda reiterated that human being is a psychosomatic unit, so to establish fertility, healthy mind and body are necessary. Out of total presentations, female infertility of idiopathic origin accounts for …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 14–16 Read article
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Adverse Drug Reactions and Pharmacovigilance of Herbal Medicines in India
Abstract: The use of ayurvedic medicines is popular in India and in recent times has become accepted in other countries. Associated with this increasing use, are growing concerns about the safety of ayurvedic medicines. This paper discusses in brief the ayurvedic concepts of adverse reactions to medicines, the need for pharmacovigilance of ayurvedic medicines, challenges in introducing pharmacovigilance in ayurveda and some recommendations to successfully implement these activities. Pharmacovigilance is the …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Medical Tourism in India: Perspective of Unani Medicine
Abstract: Medical tourism has emerged as a one of the trending markets across the globe. It encompasses primarily and predominantly biomedical procedures, combined with travel and tourism such as when consumers elect to travel across international borders to receive some form of medical treatment, which may span the full range of medical services. Though travelling abroad for health benefits is not a recent concept, it has gained more momentum and media …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 52–60 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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Fixing the Quantity of Ingredients of Kumkuma Nasya (Saffron Nasal Medication)
Abstract: According to Acharya Sharangdhar disorders of Vata-Rakta Ruja or Shula (pain) present in Bhru, Shankha, Akshi, Shir, Karna, Suryavarta and Ardhavabhedaka can be cured or treated by Kumkuma Nasya. Quantity of its ingredients is not mentioned. There is a need for the present era to comprehend the quantities of the ingredients. Hence, the present work was under-taken to determine the quantities of the Kumkuma Nasya formulation. Aim: To fix dose …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Critical Analysis on Action of Basti: A review
Abstract: Introduction: Amongst PanchaKarma (Five basic therapeutic procedures in ayurvedic medicine), Basti is considered to be the most powerful tool for treatment. The above statement could be more easily understood with the statement of Acharya Charakaa, that the Basti is the best tool to alleviate the Vata Dosha which is the most powerful Dosha (one of the three basic element deciding health). Some of the ancient researchers have quoted importance of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 03, 2022 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Clinical Study of Role of Rasayana as a Pre adjuvant and Post Treatment of Chemotherapy in the Management of Carcinoma
Abstract: Integrative oncology is a novel form of medical theory which views cancer not merely as an accumulation of genetically transformed immature cells, but sum total of feelings, images, actions evoked by cancer. Not only by those afflicted with the disease, but also by their loved ones. This has been very well understood by Ayurveda. The important tool to manage the adverse reaction is Rasayana. Rasayana through their nutrient value improves …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Lodhrasevyadi Yoga with Neelithulasyadi Yoga in Lootha Visha (Spider Poison)
Abstract: The poison of loothas or spiders comes under Jangama Visha. Loothas can exert their venom through various body principles as per Ayurvedic concept. They are able to produce both general and dermatological signs and symptoms. The reason for the selection of lootha visha as the topic for this work is that spider poisoning is very common in the clinical practice of Agadatantra. According to general statistical information at outpatient level …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 9–20 Read article
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The Role of Guduchyadi Rasayana In Mental Well-Being – A Review Study
Abstract: In this era, stress is the main etiological factor behind almost every other disease. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a notable increase in anxiety and depressive disorders worldwide. This highlighted the critical need for mental health support during such challenging times. Ageing is a biological process characterized universally by natural degeneration, standing out as a significant risk factor for morbidity and mortality. The Oxidative Stress Theory suggests that …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 22–30 Read article