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36 articles for “Shodhan”
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Pharmaceutical and Analytical Study of Kasis w.r.t. Different Shodhan Methods
Abstract: In Rasa shastra, the minerals are categorized as maharasa, uparasa and sadharana rasa based on different criteria. Kasis is categorized under uparasa. Kasis is very important mineral in Ayurvedic text. For proper usage of drug and to make it free from impurities, shodhan (~purification) process is essential. Shodhan not only purify the drug but also add therapeutic properties and make suitable it for further procedure. In classical text several methods …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 27–31 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
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A Comparative Study of Effect of Nadi-Shodhan Pranayama and Suryanamaskar on Pulmonary Functions
Abstract: During recent years, lot of research work has been done to show the beneficial effects of yoga. Hence the primary objective is to study the effect of Nadi-shodhana pranayama (NP) and Suryanamaskar (SN) on Pulmonary Functions (PFs). The secondary objective is the comparison between the effects of two. Fifty young healthy students (male and female) aged between 18–24 yrs of Government Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore were trained daily for 3 …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 1–10 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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Effect of Shodhana Therapy in Mandal Kushtha (Psoriasis): A Case study
Abstract: Psoriasis is a chronic dermatosis characterized by well-defined erythematous lesion covered by silvery loose scales. It affect patient physically as well as psychologically because it interrupt their cosmetic harmony. Treatment available on contemporary system is not curative but suppressive only. The point prevalence of dermatological cases was 9.25%. The point prevalence of psoriasis is 8% of total dermatological disorders. Among the psoriasis patients the ratio of male to female was …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Panchakarma, an Avasthanurupa Chikitsa
Abstract: Panchakarma therapy of Ayurveda is viewed with a lot of curiosity & hopes by common people to attain optimal health condition. Panchkarma is based on concepts of Langhana & Brumhana both and is not merely Shodhana. Every person may not require or be fit to carry out the Shodhana part of Panchakarma. Also, there are circumstances where without preparing the body with Snehana and Swedana, Shodhana needs to be performed. …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Ardhavbhedak (Migraine) Treated By Anutaila Nasya Along with Internal Medicine
Abstract: Ardhavabedhaka is a Tridoshaja Shiroroga characterized by recurrent attacks of headache widely variable in intensity, frequency and duration. Attacks are commonly unilateral and usually associated with Nausea, Vomittinng and Bhrama (vertigo). Ardhavabhedak is one of the Shiroroga which can be correlated with migraine. Shodhankarma is necessary for a permanent cure to prevent recurrence diseases. "Nasa hi siraso dwaram tena taddapyahanthi tana". The nose is the gateway of the head so …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Retrospective Study on the Concept of Pratimarsha Nasya
Abstract: In this modern era, maintaining a healthy life for a person is challenging. In Ayurveda four main types of Shodhana (purification) procedures are mentioned i.e., Vamana, Virechana, Asthapana Basti, and Nasya. One of these, known as Nasya, involves the administration of medicine or medicated oil through the nostrils in order to prevent the sickness of the organs above the Urdhva Jatrugata (supraclavicular). Different Ayurvedic texts classify Nasya differently; all forms …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–27 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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Study on the Effect of Rohitaka Sharapunkha Churna and Kunjal Kriya on Mukhadushika
Abstract: The present clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Kunjal Kriya and Rohitaka Sharapunkha Churna in the management of Mukhadushika (Acne Vulgaris). The subjects were randomly divided into three groups. A total 30 patients were selected for the study and all the patients completed the study. The efficacy was determined by finding out the difference between the base line data of parameters with the after treatment data. The …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 48–57 Read article
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A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Nagara Ksheera Nasya in the Management of Ardhavabhedaka w.s.r. to Migraine
Abstract: Amavata is a disease which affects multiple joints as well as all other body system. It occurs throughout world in all climate and all ethical group. Vata and Ama are the two main pathological factor of Amavata. In Amavata Balance of Vata dosh disturbed due to srotorodh (blocking of channels)by Aam. The symptoms of Amavata described in text is articular as well as extraarticular. Clinical feature of Amavata such as …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Review on Classical Antiquity of Uparatna: A Semiprecious Stone
Abstract: Rasashastra has a prominent role in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics. It is a specialised branch of Ayurveda dealing mainly with materials which are known as ‘Rasa Dravya’. Rasa Dravyas are broadly classified into Rasa, Maharasa, Uparasa, Sadharana Rasa, Dhatu, Ratna and Uparatna. Gems which are having qualities like precious, lustrous, transparency, eye catching properties not like Ratna but near to Ratna are called as Uparatnas or Kshudra Ratnas. Uparatnas are considered as …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 6–15 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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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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A Scientific Study: Regulation of Autonomic Nervous System through Slow Breath Pranayama
Abstract: Voluntary slow deep breathing functionally resets autonomic nervous system through stretch induced inhibitory signals and hyper-polarization currents that propagate through both, neural and non-neural tissue. The scientific basis of benefits of practicing slow Pranayama, especially alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana Pranayama as NSP) and Dhyana is regulation of cerebral dominance and shifting of autonomic nervous system. This regulation occurs via Nadisunder control of Agya Chakra. The aim of the present …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Management of Childhood Psoriasis through Ayurveda
Abstract: Psoriasis is one of the most common dermatologic diseases affecting up to 2–3% of the world population. It is a chronic, non-contagious, inflammatory, and autoimmune disease characterized by patches of abnormal skin. The unique treatment modality of Ayurveda provides good results and a better life to patients through its three basic principles i.e., Shodhana (~purification treatment), Shamana (~alleviating treatment), and Nidana parivarjana (~avoidance of disease causative factors). A 16-year-old male …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 21–29 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
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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 Concept of Dushivisha in Pathogenesis of Ageing Disorder: A Review
Abstract: Purpose: The Present Concept is given to help for diagnosis of pathogenesis of ageing disorder due to dushivisha. To establish as concept for pathogenesis in ageing disorder especially of unknown etiology and idiopathic nature concluded as dushivisha. To forms different way of treatment on the behalf of dushivisha.Methods: All aspects of dushivisha are studied in detail. Selection of all logical references are done and collection, correlation and explanation as per …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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A Comprehensive Clinical Study with Ajamodakataila Matrabasti in the Management of Katigraha
Abstract: Katigraha is a Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhi and it is explained as a condition characterized by Shula and restricted movements of Kati caused by Shuddha or Sama Vayu. Basti is considered as supreme therapy for Vatavyadhis. Matrabasti has dual action both Shodhana as well as Brimhana effect. In classics, no references are available for Ajamodakataila. So, it is considered as Anubhuta yoga and in the present study two ingredients are considered …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy Read article