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6 articles for “Lepa”
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A Clinical Study of Manahshiladi Lepa in Psoriasis
Abstract: Skin is the largest organ of the body which protects the body from the outer environment. It is the organ that reflects many internal diseases by changing its character. Psoriasis is an autoimmune papulosquamous disorder that represents an inflammation pattern of the skin to various stimuli. It is characterized by sharply demarcated erythematous plaque/patches/papules covered with silvery scaling. Psoriasis is a common dermatological problem affecting up to 2.5% of the …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 68–79 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 Review Article on Effect of Praval Pishti in the Management of Menopausal Osteoporosis
Abstract: World Health Organization defines osteoporosis as a “progressive systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and micro architectural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture”. Menopause is defined as the cessation of ovarian function, resulting in permanent amenorrhoea. Today, the osteoporosis is a major problem which is most remarkably common in women. In Ayurveda, there is no clinical entity, which is …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 51–54 Read article
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Ayurvedic Management of Vataja Oshtharoga Whole System Research (W.S.R.) to Pigmented Contact Cheilitis—A Case Report
Abstract: Acharya Sushruta, in his ancient text, delineated 65 types of Mukha Roga, categorizing them into seven Mukha Avayava. Among which eight Oshtha Roga was classified as Vattaja, Pittaja, Kaphaja, Sannipataja, Rakta, Mamsaja, Medaja, and Kshataja. Among these, Vataja Oshtha Roga stands out, typified by pigmented contact cheilitis in modern medical parlance. This condition manifests initially with a tingling, itching sensation accompanied by swelling of the lips. Over time, the lips …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 09–13 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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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