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69 articles for “ancient methods”
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Assessment of Standardization and Quality Control of Saurashtri by Using Ancient and Modern Methods
Abstract: Rasaushadhis are an important part of Ayurvedic treatment. These medicines are one of the tool by which dreadful diseases are eradicated. Genuine and standard medicine can only serve this purpose. Standardization should most preferably be checked for the material which is available in varieties. Sauratri is a drug included in the group of Uparas varga. There are varieties of samples of sauratri available in the market and being used by …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Nadi Pariksha: An Ancient Ayurvedic Method of Diagnosis
Abstract: In Ayurveda we have studied two hypotheses namely, Pinda Brhmanda Nyaya and Anshansha Kalpana. As per the Pinda Brahmanda Nyaya, whatever elements we see in the nature, we find same elements in the smallest part of the human body as well and vice versa. According to Anshanshakalpana, all the elements found in any organism, are found in the seed of that organism in the same proportion but in minute quantities. …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 48–51 Read article
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Jala Neti: My Practice & Experience
Abstract: Jala Neti is one of the six purification methods called Shatkarmas and is explained in “ Hath Yoga Pradipika.” The word Jala Neti is Sanskrit word which literally means cleansing with water. It is nasal irrigation. The water used for this process is saline. Today’s world is getting more and more polluted with air pollution being very predominant in major cities. This makes it important for everybody to adopt the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Development and Evaluation of Medicated Mouth Wash
Abstract: The present invention is to formulate and evaluate a novel medicated mouth rinse using Achyranthes aspera extract in an oil-based formulation. The herb Achyranthes aspera, which has long been used for medicinal purposes, was chosen because of its purported anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities. This study aimed to create a safe, effective, and pleasant-tasting mouth rinse to maintain oral hygiene and address common oral health issues. Achyranthes aspera’s bioactive components were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Therapeutic Effect of “Nutool” in the Management of Sehar (Insomnia): A Review
Abstract: The word "insomnia' originates from the Latin "in" (no) and "somnus" (sleep). It is a disorder characterized by inability to sleep or a total lack of sleep. According to Unani physician Hakeem Ibn Sina, Sehar (insomnia) can be defined as sleeplessness ‟or” awakening' which occurs mainly as a result of imbalance in the temperament of brain due to excess of yaboosat wa hararat and secondarily due to some other causes …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Spectral Mapping and Tracking Error of MBOC signal and Wavelet based GNSS receiver
Abstract: This research paper delves into the historical evolution and contemporary state of the art in navigation technologies, emphasizing the paramount importance of reliable positioning systems. Tracing the journey from ancient primitive methods to the present-day Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), with a focus on the Global Positioning System (GPS), the paper explores the diverse instruments and methods developed by civilizations throughout history to determine location and navigate effectively. The main …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 50–65 Read article
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Purification of Gandhagam: Science of Exception and Excellence
Abstract: Ayurveda and Siddha. It is believed to have great medicinal properties since ancient times. However, the science behind the ancient processing method of gandhagam in milk was often questioned. The solubility of gandhagam and its purification method is the most intriguing and less defined. In the current study, the science behind the purification process and its evaluation before and after purification was studied. Organoleptic characters and anti-microbial activity of purified …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–8 Read article
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Lipid Oxidation, Maillard Reaction, and Their Possible Interrelation in Selected Foods and Model Systems – A Review
Abstract: The present article highlights on the medicinal value of leeches. Leech belongs to phylum Annelida have played a significant role in ancient medicine for centuries, with their therapeutic and medicinal applications dating back to ancient human civilizations such as those of Egypt, Greece, and India. Historically, incidences shows it associated with blood letting, leeches were believed to restore balance to the body’s humors. In recent times, new experiments are being …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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An overview on the Medicinal Value of Leeches
Abstract: The present article highlights on the medicinal value of leeches. Leech belongs to phylum Annelida have played a significant role in ancient medicine for centuries, with their therapeutic and medicinal applications dating back to ancient human civilizations such as those of Egypt, Greece, and India. Historically, incidences shows it associated with blood letting, leeches were believed to restore balance to the body’s humors. In recent times, new experiments are being …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Effectiveness of Leech Therapy (Irsal-E-Alaq) in Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine is the medicine of centuries. Four types of treatment in Unani system are Ilaj-bil-Giza (Dietotherapy), Ilaj-bil-Dawa (Pharmacotherapy), Ilaj-bil-Yad (Surgery), and Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer (Regimental therapy). These are the main methods of Tibb disease treatment and health protection. Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer holds significant importance among the four mentioned types, as the majority of the systems are utilized either solely or in conjunction with medications. This highlights the crucial role of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Al-Razi’s Anatomical Insights: A Detailed Review of Kitab Al-Mansuri
Abstract: Al-Razi (865–925 CE), a leading physician of the Greco-Arab Golden Age, made foundational contributions to human anatomy through clinical observation and empirical analysis. This review explores Al-Razi's anatomical insights, particularly as recorded in his influential medical compendium Kitab al-Mansuri (The Book of Medicine Dedicated to al-Mansur). In this work, Al-Razi challenges the prevailing Galenic doctrines by prioritizing evidence-based understanding over uncritical acceptance of ancient texts. His method reflects a scientific …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–7 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 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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Application of Nanotechnology in Rasaushadhi Preparations for Nanoparticle Synthesis—A Comparative Review
Abstract: Nanotechnology—a constantly evolving branch of science and technology—reveals great potential for the early diagnosis, care and mitigation of numerous illnesses. In the field of Ayurvedic medicine, a variety of herbal, herbo-mineral and herbo-metallic compositions are used in formulations namely Bhasma, Kupipakwa Rasayana, Kharaliya Rasayana since a long era. To minimize the particle size of the substance (nanoparticles), procedures such as Shodhana, Nirvapa, Mardana, Bhavana, Marana, and others are carried out. …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Study The Effect of The Alcoholic and Hot Aqueous Extract of Costus specious on Some Bacterial Species
Abstract: Plant extracts are among the methods that have been used since ancient times in alternative medicine and are still developing until recently with the progress of science and modern technologies. These materials can be used in the composition of many pharmaceutical drugs. The current research aimed to evaluate the inhibitory effect of alcoholic and hot aqueous extract of the roots of Costus specious on some gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (Enterococcus …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Critical Study of Annaraksha Vidhi Adhyaya of Ashtang Samgraha w.s.r.t. Warfare Military Tactics
Abstract: IMovies are the mirror of societal problems only time, date, names are changed. In movies, different tricks of killings and information theft are frequently seen. The warfare tactics used in ancient times are SO relevant today and need to be explored. Various means to toxicate the enemy are used cleverly. I Aim and object of the study is to critically review the scope of Agadatantra in the light of responsibilities …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–12 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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From Ancient DNA to Modern Livestock: Paleogenomics
Abstract: Paleogenomics, an interdisciplinary blend of paleontology and genomics, has revolutionized our understanding of ancient DNA and its applications across various fields. In Animal Genetics and Breeding, this field has emerged as a pivotal tool providing invaluable insights into the historical genetics of domesticated animals. By reconstructing and analyzing the genomes of long-extinct organisms, paleogenomics sheds light on genetic diversity, evolutionary dynamics, and adaptations of ancient species. Paleogenomics significantly impacts animal …
Published in International Journal of Genetic Modifications and Recombinations · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Wastewater management in developed and developing countries
Abstract: Water is essential for humans and every other living being on earth. Everyone needs to use water efficiently by reducing and reusing methods. Managing wastewater in developed and developing countries is one of the methods. Wastewater management had importance in history as ancient Rome had a drainage system in which surface conduits were to the Tiber River. In the 19th-century, wastewater threw out of the cities with the help of …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–24 Read article
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Fasting as a means of Body Purification
Abstract: Fasting is an important method of cure and body purification in naturopathy. Many ancient texts speak about the benefits of fasting. Fasting has also been linked to religions, so that people should follow fasting. There are various festivals in every religion where fasting is practised like Ekadashi in Hindus, Ramadan in Islam, Lent in Christianity, etc. In modern days intermittent fasting has also come into practise. It is however important …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–18 Read article