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10 articles for “Ayurvedic treatise”
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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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Bhumi pariksha of Ayurveda classics in the purview of Soil science.
Abstract: Medicinal plants are the essential element for Ayurveda as it utilizes mainly herbal-based medicines. Ayurveda faces the challenge to ensure the quality and safety of Ayurveda medicines in this era of extreme pollution. Ayurveda treatises explain Bhumi pariksha or soil examination as the preliminary procedure in the cultivation of medicinal plants. Ayurveda as an ancient medical system lacks the more scientific methods in its primitive form of soil examination. Hence, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics in Charaka Samhita W.S.R to Chikitsasthana.
Abstract: Charaka Samhita provides insightful information on the holistic approach to well-being by addressing every facet of health, from illness management to preventive measures. It is organized into eight Sthana, and is filled with information on anatomy, physiology, disease etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and health maintenance principles. The term "Charakastu Chikitsite" denotes that Charaka Samhita is the greatest treatise on Ayurvedic therapeutics. Numerous subjects related to diagnosis, treatment planning, and disease management …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Integrative Perspectives on Lipoma: Traditional Therapeutics from Siddha, Ayurveda, and Unani with Biomedical Correlates
Abstract: Background: Lipoma is the most common benign soft tissue tumor, with an incidence of approximately 2 per 1,000 individuals annually. Modern biomedicine attributes its pathogenesis to genetic abnormalities like HMGA2 rearrangements and dysregulated adipogenesis via PPARγ pathways. Effective pharmacological therapies are lacking. Traditional Indian systems – Siddha, Ayurveda, and Unani – offer unique perspectives and non‑surgical approaches yet remain underexplored in integrative research. Objective: To critically evaluate the descriptions, pathophysiological …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 19–33 Read article
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A Critical Review of Gandhaka & Its Shodhan Research Work with Special Emphasis on the 1st Method Following Rasatarangini
Abstract: Background: Ayurveda is an ancient healthcare system that influences many modern treatments. One of its key branches, Rasa Shastra, studies the health benefits of strong minerals and metals like mercury, sulphur, mica, and black bitumen. Among these, sulphur is critical for detoxification, blood purification, and digestion, being the third most common element in the human body after calcium and phosphorus. Before sulphur is used in Ayurvedic medicine, it must be …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–11 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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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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Glimpse of Seevana Karma (Suturing) in Ayurveda
Abstract: AbstractSushruta who lived about 1500–1000 B.C. in India was much ahead of his time in expounding and practicing the surgical principles of which the truth of many is only being realized now. He is considered as the pioneer in many fields. Suturing is one among his innumerable and valuable contributions. Basics of suturing which he described years back are still followed. His contribution in suturing technique is reviewed here. Literature …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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A Conceptual and Applied Study of Yojana Chatuska of Charak Samhita W.S.R to Atisthula Purusa
Abstract: The science of a holistic living is ayurveda. Ayurvedic science focuses on both therapeutic and preventive aspects. The principles of Ayurveda have significant value in modern era The vedic literature and samhitas are the original and most important sources of knowledge. Charak samhita is no exclusion for this. Charak samhita is divided into eight sthanas. Each sthana is very important in its place but Sutra sthana showing glimpse all over …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Shelf Life of Unani Drugs: In Classical and Contemporary Era
Abstract: Nothing in this universe is immortal. Drugs also degrade with time. Thus significance and indispensability of stability testing is well recognized since ancient time. However, in the absence of sophisticated scientific technology ancient Unani physicians used to evaluate the shelf life of drugs by means of organoleptic characters. In this paper review of classical Unani literature of plants, minerals and animal origin and compound drugs has been discussed in detail …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 26–35 Read article