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Conceptual Study on Kukkutanda Pinda Sweda: A Review Article
Abstract: Swedana is a procedure that is most commonly used as Poorva-Karma (pre-operative) before any Panchakarma therapy. Swedana relieves from stiffness, heaviness, and coldness in the body. After Swedana, the body starts sweating and gives the feeling of lightness in the body. It can be performed by various methods. Pinda Sweda is based on the principle of Sankara Sweda. In this procedure, the materials are tied in a cloth and used …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Effect of Valuka Swedana with Dwipanchamuladi Basti in the Management of Hypothyroidism—A Case Study
Abstract: Due to sedentary life style and stress, the incidence of metabolic disorders is increasing day by day. Among these disorders, hypothyroidism is one of the commonest reasons in hospital visits. Hypothyroidism refers to any state that results in a deficiency of thyroid hormone, including hypothalamic or pituitary disease and generalized tissue resistance to thyroid hormone and disorders that affect the thyroid gland. The available allopathic medicine commonly prescribed by allopathic …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 52–55 Read article
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Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda (A Unique Bolus Massage): A Review Article
Abstract: Swedana (sudation), the process of therapeutic sweating is well explained in Ayurveda classical texts. Secondary to Snehana (oleation), it is considered as an important prerequisite to Panchakarma. Specific indications and contraindications should be strictly followed for the Swedana. Swedana can be broadly classified into Sagni Sweda (sweating is induced with the help of fire) and Niragni Sweda (sweating is induced without using fire). There are thirteen types of Sagni Sweda …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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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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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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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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Ayurvedic Management of Vatika Pakshavadha (Hemiplegia): A Case Study
Abstract: Background: Pakshavadha, described in Ayurveda under the category of Vāta Vyādhi, is a neurological disorder caused by aggravated Vāta doṣa affecting one half of the body. Clinically, it is correlated with hemiplegia or post-stroke neurological deficits, particularly following ischemic cerebrovascular accidents. Stroke remains a leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide, often leaving patients with residual weakness, gait disturbances, and impaired speech despite modern rehabilitation. Ayurveda offers a holistic approach …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Effect of Dashamoola Niruha Basti in the Management of Gridhrasi (Sciatica): A Case Study
Abstract: Gridhrasi is one of the Nanatmaja Vata Vyadhis described in Ayurvedic literature and is characterized by radiating pain, stiffness, pricking sensation, and restricted movement of the lower limb. Clinically, it closely resembles Sciatica caused by compression or irritation of the Sciatic Nerve. Basti Chikitsa is regarded as the most effective therapeutic modality for Vata disorders. Dashamoola, owing to its Vata-Kapha Shamaka, Shothahara, and Vedanasthapana properties, may play a significant role …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 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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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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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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An Ayurvedic Approach to Sandhivata with Special Reference to Osteoarthritis: A Case Study
Abstract: In present era lifestyle becomes very unbalance and stressful that’s why individuals suffer from various degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis prevalence ranges from 22–39% in India. In ayurveda it can be correlated with sandhivata, a disease of vata origin which occurs due to vata prakop and asthidhatu kshaya. A 60-year-old lady rush to ayurvedic hospital for better treatment with joint pain, tenderness, limitation of movements, crepitus, occasional effusion and variable …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 5–13 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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Effect of Dashamoola Niruha Basti in the Management of Gridhrasi (Sciatica): A Case Study
Abstract: Gridhrasi is one of the Nanatmaja Vata Vyadhis described in Ayurvedic literature and is characterized by radiating pain, stiffness, pricking sensation, and restricted movement of the lower limb. Clinically, it closely resembles Sciatica caused by compression or irritation of the Sciatic Nerve. Basti Chikitsa is regarded as the most effective therapeutic modality for Vata disorders. Dashamoola, owing to its Vata-Kapha Shamaka, Shothahara, and Vedanasthapana properties, may play a significant role …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 15–21 Read article