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69 articles for “Karma”
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A Conceptual Study of Pitta Doshas w.s.r. Shamana Karma and Prakupita Karma
Abstract: Welcome to the world of Ayurveda, in the present era, everybody is looking towards Ayurveda for health care. Ayurveda is the science of life and its main aim is to maintain healthy status of living being and prevention and treatment of disease. To fulfil these purposes, Ayurveda has mentioned various fundamental principles in reference of sharir rachna, sharir kriya, chikitsa etc. These are the basic elementary tissues of the body …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Karma Yoga as a Coping Mechanism for Anxiety
Abstract: This Research article aims to investigate the effectiveness of Karma Yoga as a coping mechanism for anxiety. Karma yoga, an ancient spiritual practice originating from the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, promotes service and selfless action devoid of expectations and fear of its result. In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna advises individuals to perform their duties without fear of its result. “Any action which is performed by a living entity …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–27 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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Analysis of Virechana Karma with Trivritta Avaleha: A Retrospective Study
Abstract: The Virechana (therapeutic purgation) is one of the popular Panchakarma procedures which has been performed to maintain the health and treat various ailments such as constipation, skin diseases, menstrual disorders etc. The ancient classical texts have described the procedure of Virechana Karma in detail, but, it becomes practically difficult to perform the Virechana Karma as the drugs mentioned for Virechana Karma in the classical texts are either not available in …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Balya Karma: An Ayurvedic Literature Review
Abstract: Understanding Balya Karma of Ayurveda, which refers to substances that are advantageous and tend to increase or enhance Bala of an individual, is necessary in the modern world due to outbreaks of novel bacterial and viral diseases and the weakening of the human race due to polluted environment. A person with adequate Bala/strength is less likely to be affected by diseases frequently. Karmasamarthya refers to a person's capability or ability …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 03, 2022 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Effect of Virechana Karma, Ketaki-Rasonadi Brimhana-Sneha and Amritadi Ghanavati in Asthikshaya w.s.r. Osteoporosis
Abstract: It is estimated that worldwide, osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually. Long-term use of modern medication of osteoporosis are generally associated with adverse effects like deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, endometrial cancer, ulcers of esophagus, upper GI irritation, irregular heartbeat and thromboembolic disease. As such, no direct reference of osteoporosis is available in Ayurveda but similar condition is described under different diseases like Asthikshaya, Asthimajjagata Vata. The proper …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 61–69 Read article
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Role of Sharad Ritucharya w.s.r. to Virechana Karma in maintenance of Health in Pitta Pradhan Prakirti Purusha
Abstract: Welcome to the world of Ayurveda, in present era, everybody is looking towards Ayurveda for health care. Besides the medicine, we are having one special principle which other disease are not having i.e. Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam. In order to care for rhythmic seasonal variation, Ayurveda has suggested the schedules of swasthvrtta viz. Dincharya (routine of day), Ratricharya (routine of night), Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), upavasa (fasting), Rasayanas (Rejuvenation measure) and sadvrtta …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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A Conceptual Study of Mode of Action of Virechan Karma on Ayurvedic and Modern Parameter
Abstract: Welcome to the world of Ayurveda, in present era, everybody is looking towards Ayurveda for health care. Panchakarma is one among the primary key elements of ancient documented science of life, which not only insist upon the maintenance of health of healthy individual rather than adopting curative measures. Virechana is considered as best therapeutic measure for pitta dosa among all five measures of panchkarma. Virechan karma is one of the …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Efficacy of Vamana Karma in the Management of Yuvanapidaka w.s.r. to Acne Vulgaris: A Pilot Study
Abstract: According to Ayurveda, among the 56 upangas, face is at the top, so everyone and mostly youngsters are most cautious about the beauty of face. Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous follicles characterized by comedones, papules, pustules and often scars; chiefly on cheeks, forehead, chin, nose and upper trunk. As per Ayurveda classics, this condition can be correlated with yuvanapidaka (mukhadushika) which is the result of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Conceptual Study of Assessment of Virechana Karma w.s.r. to Kaphant Virechana
Abstract: Welcome in the world of modern Ayurveda. In present era everybody is looking towards Ayurveda for health care. Panchakarma is one among the primary key elements of ancient documented science of life, which not only insists upon the maintenance of health of healthy individual rather than adopting curative measures. Virechana is considered as best therapeutic measure for pitta dosa among all five measures of panchkarma. Virechana karma is one of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 47–51 Read article
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Randomized Comparative Clinical Study of Virechana Karma & Dhanyamla Sarvang Dhara in the Management of Sthaulya w. s. r. to Obesity
Abstract: Modernization, affluence, science, and technological development leads to still more sedentary lifestyles, which lead to many disorders in which obesity is considered as a multifactorial disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized obesity as one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century. Obesity can be defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. Obesity is a physiological, psychological, and social disorder, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Management of Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine) with Nagara-Ksheera Nasya-Karma: A Case Report
Abstract: Ardhavabhedaka defined as ‘Ardha-Mastak-Vedana’, which is mentioned under the Shirorogas. It can be symptomatically correlated with migraine. Migraine is an episodic primary headache disorder. It is the sixth highest cause worldwide, of years lost due to disability (the Global Burden of Disease Study, 2013), with 11% of adults affected and more common in women usually by a factor of about 2:1 (WHO). Nasya Karma (Errhine therapy) is considered as the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–32 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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Clinical Experiences of Vaman Karma Without Vamak Yoga In Psoriatic Arthritis- A Case Study
Abstract: The classical texts explain various methods of conducting Vaman Karma procedures which is also associated with the description of various medications and their formulations for such procedures. However, as observed in some cases it is crucial to induce Vaman karma without Vamak yoga. The aim of this paper is to discuss this case by combining classical reasoning along with clinical experiences through a case study of Psoriatic arthritis complicated with …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Bhojanottara Karma – An Accentuated Ritual after Intake of Ahar
Abstract: AbstractWellness is the way to achieve physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual gratification. Ayurveda emphasizes that normalcy in terms of Guna and Karma of Tridosa (three humors) refers to a wellness of an individual, so the name Tri-Sthuna (three main pillars of Shareera). Ahara as the source of energy, Nidra as a state of energy conservation and Abrahmacarya as an act of energy consumption, all together as a Trayopastambha support …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 67–72 Read article
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Effect of A Short-term Therapy of Virechana Karma along with Kaishora Guggulu and Pranayama on Serum Uric Acid of Gout Patient
Abstract: The sedentary lifestyle, unusual dietary habits, junk foods, lack of physical work have not only led to physical diseases and problems but also to the mental disorders as well, these habits have disturbed the functioning of the body. One of the metabolic disorders is gout, associated with abnormal amounts of urates in the body and characterized by a recurring acute arthritis. The need of my study is to find out …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–10 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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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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Review of Concept of Snehana Karma from Therapeutic Point of View
Abstract: Snehana stands for lubrication of the body systems by the administration of fatty substances internally or externally. Internal administration of Sneha/oil is called snehapan. It is an important preparatory procedure for Panchakarma. The entire procedure of Śodhana (purification), depends upon the proper mobilization of humours (Doshas) from the periphery (Śākhā) which is to be achieved with the help of Snehana (Oleation) and Svedana (Sudation therapy). Snehana is considered as the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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ROLE OF SHODHANA KARMA IN IMPROVING EFFICACY OF RASA DRAVYA
Abstract: Shodhana which literally means purification and converting drugs suitable for further procedure. Shodhana is procedure necessary for every drug before taking it for pharmaceutical and therapeutically purposes. The aim of Shodhana is to remove the physical and chemical properties in the sample of raw drugs. Shodhana is also meant for Marana process of minerals and metals for further internal uses. Shodhana is a process which not only eliminates physical and …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 33–36 Read article