International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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Authors: Pooja

Amavata is a disease which is comparably correlated with Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in modern science. It is an auto immune disease. Amavata is a disease in which there is vitiated vata and accumulation of ama in joints. A patient suffering from multiple joint pain, swelling in both legs and hands, poor appetite (mandagni), backache with no past history of Diabetes mellitus and hypertension for the past 5 years was admitted to our hospital. Her quality of life was improved and there was symptomatic relief after few weeks of ayurvedic treatment.

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Authors: Sachin Dethe, Archana Kukade

Spoiling in unsalutary daily life and diet patterns precedes to digestive disorders, disrupted bowel habits and constipation due to Agnimandya. One most important condition occurring from all these is Gudarsha. It has been notorious to mankind for a period and one of the ordinariest diseases to alter human being. It is revealed in ‘Ashtamahagada’ classification (cluster of diseases which are difficult to treat) by Sushruta and four fold therapy is supported for Arsha viz. Bheshaj (Pharmaceutical treatment), Kshar karma (Herbal acidic paste locally), Agnikarma (thermal heat burn) and Shastra karma (Surgical Procedure). At this time, we are describing a patient of gudarsh treated with Arshohar malhar and is found effective in reducing symptoms such as per rectal bleeding, pain, and size of pile pedicle. The current study was carried out to demonstrate the beneficial effect of application of Arshohar malhar in Malhar formula in initial internal haemorrhoids

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Authors: Shrividya1

Most of the skin diseases are described under heading of Kusta roga in Ayurveda. One of them is Dadru kusta most common dermatological condition seen in clinical practice with features of Kandu, Raga, Pidaka, Udgata, Mandala. More to add the incidence contagiousness of Dadru is increasing due to tendency of unclean habits and sharing clothes. High moist environmental temperature added with overweight and obesity precipitating increased sweating predisposes to high incidence of the Dadru in general population. This illness exhibits a prompt response if treated carefully. Chakramarda is a drug which helps in treating the dadru kusta as the synonym dadrughna. Chakramarda possess properties such as katu, ruksha, laghu, kaphavatahara, which helps in treating the dadru Kushta. A 49-year-old female was examined for Tinea infection. Detailed history, microscopic examinations with 10% KOH was done on skin scrapings revealed the presence of fungi. The treatment of kusta includes shodhana, shamana and bahirparimarjana where the topical application played a supreme result within a short course of time.

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Authors: Nandini Shah

Recurrent infections has adverse effects on normal growth and development of the child. Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils two oval shaped pads at the back of the throat which are immune systems first line of defense. Tonsillitis hampers the quality of life due to its recurrent attacks. Tonsillitis is very common in pediatric practice. There are about 74,55,494 cases of Tonsillitis in India per year. Modern medicine provides symptomatic relief but does not check the recurrence and also has side effects. Moreover, chronic conditions are often treated by tonsillectomy which also has its own complications/drawbacks. So, there is a need to find out a safe and effective remedy which not only relieves the symptoms but also increases wellbeing. It can be traced by unsheathed treasure of Ayurveda. Tonsillitis can be corelated with Tundikeri in Ayurveda. Tundikeri is caused by Agni mandya, Kapha and Rakta dosha due to improper diet, poor oral hygiene and sedentary lifestyle. Ayurveda provides different treatment modalities to cure diseases. This paper is an attempt to highlight the clinical picture of Tundikeri and its management through Ayurveda.

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Authors: Amrutha R Prabhu

Menstrual cycle in Ayurveda is called Rituchakra, consists of three phases - Rajasravakala, Rutukala and Rutuvyateetakala. Its proper onset denotes a normal functioning H-P-O axis and healthy reproductive system. Ritumaticharya plays an important role as a preliminary purificatory procedure which prepares women for healthy conception. Rajaswalacharya is the regimen laid down from the 1st day to three consecutive days of menstruation. It includes Bhramacharya, avoid religious customs, use of Darbhakushashayana , use of Ajarjarapatra , avoid all types of ornaments , cosmetics such as lepa, Anjana, Abhyanjana , avoid laughing , talking loudly and excessively etc. The food advised during these days should be Laghu, Snigdhaguna, Sheetaveerya, Madhuravipaka. In recent times there has been a drastic lifestyle changes with abundance of food and more sedentary existence leading to a metabolic, endocrinal, reproductive functional imbalance. The erratic life style and increased stress and strain have resultantly expanded the Dushti of Artava and Artavavahasrotas. As a result, the diseases of Artava are manifested in the form of Ashtaartavadushti, Asrigdara, Yonivyapad, and leading to a major threat i.e. infertility. So, following Rajaswalacharya & Pathyaapathya is the need of hour to reduce the morbidity in Artavavahasrotas.

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Authors: Radhakrishna Reddy D, Ravi R Chavan2 and Shivalingappa J Arakeri

Introduction A case report of 55 year old Male who complained of a non-healing chronic ulcer with pain, itching, blackish discoloration of left leg since 1 year Materials and Methods The subject who approached Shalya Tantra OPD of Taranath Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Ballari was systematically reviewed and Dustavrana line of intervention was planned. Results The Dustavrana was turned into Shuddhavrana within 21 days of treatment as shown in photographs. Discussion As Dusta vrana refuses to heal or heals very slowly inspite of best efforts. To achieve approximation, early healing and acceptable scar without complications it’s been managed with multiple treatment modalities like prakshalana, dhoopana for vranashodhanartha and lepa, leech application for vrana ropanartha and vrana bandhana for early healing were followed. The symptoms like pain, discharge etc., has markedly reduced after 1 st & 2nd sitting of leech therapy.

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Authors: Ashiya

INTRODUCTION:-The replacement of squamous epithelium of the ectocervix by columnar epithelium of endocervix is known as cervical erosion. The lesion may be asymptomatic or the following symptoms may be present like vaginal discharge i.e. mucoid, mucopurulent, offensive and irritant in presence of infection; may be even blood-stained due to premenstrual congestion. Post coital bleeding may be present. Associated cervicitis may produce backache, pelvic pain and at times, infertility. MATERIALS & METHODS: In the present study a 48 yrs old patient came to the OPD of Prasuti tantra & Stree roga IPGT & RA hospital ,Jamnagar on 20/7/2019 with the symptoms like white discharge p/v, increased frequency of micturition, itching & burning vulva, pain & burning during coitus, weakness, inter menstrual & post coital bleeding. The pap smear report showed marked acute & chronic cervicitis. Then application of Securinega leucopyrus (Willd.) Kalka Yonipichu on cervix was done for 15 days at night and Khadirastaka Kwatha was given orally in 20 ml(made from 10 gm Yavakuta) b.d. dose before meal for 1 month. RESULT:-After 1 month of the treatment, all the above said symptoms has disappeared & the pap smear report was normal. DISCUSSION:- The drugs of Khadirastaka Kwatha possess Vrana Shodhana, Ropana ,Shothahara, Krimighna properties. Securinega leucopyrus(Willd.) leaves also have Lekhana (scraping), Shodhana (cleaning) and Ropana (healing) properties. Thus the drugs help in healing of the cervical erosion. CONCLUSION:-As the chronic cervical infection or erosion can change into cervical cancer so it’s a need of time to put forward some steps to prevent this condition. Securinega leucopyrus(Willd.) Kalka Yonipichu & Khadirastaka Kwatha had shown promising results in managing this ailment.

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Authors: Prashanth K

A female patient came with a large lump in the right breast, FNAC revealed phyllodes tumor which was treated surgically by tumor excision. Instead of the conventional mastectomy, breast conserving approach was carried out. The case was followed up for 18 months to check for recurrence of the tumor.

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Authors: Santosh G Girbide, Priti Ramchandra Sutar2 , Savita R Gudade3 , Milind Kamble4 and Pooja Singh

In modern and ayurvedic science, the concept of ageing is described. This denotes the value of ageing in ancient and also in the modern era. Modern science puts the various theories regarding this topic, while ayurvedic texts described it as “Jara”. Ayurveda described ‘Jara’ at minute level. According to the modern science, the ‘Free radicle theory’ is the popular theory among different theories. Other side, yoga told us about Aasana, Pranayama, Anuloma- Viloma, Suryanamskara etc. regimen in day to day life. Besides that, ‘Chyavanaprasha Avaleha’ of Ayurveda becomes more popular among society. Now days, various anti - ageing therapies are also come in light.

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Authors: Deepika P, Shrilatha Kamath T2 and Dhaneshwari H A

In Ayurveda system of medicine, diseases are mainly classified into Shareerika Roga and Manasaroga based on the Adhistana. To manage these, chikitsa has been categorized into three types i.e., Daivavyapashraya, Yuktivyapashraya and Satvavajaya. Faith is a part and parcel of human psychology. Daivavyapashraya is a sort of faith therapy being used in the management of both Shareerika Roga and Manasaroga. The methods adopted are chanting Mantra(hymns), Oshadhi(tying medicinal plants),Mani(wearing of gems), Mangala(performing auspicious ceremony), Bali(oblations), Upahara(offering), Homa(performing yajna), Niyama(religious observance), Prayashchitta(atonement), Upavasa(fasting), Svastyayana(chanting of auspicious hymns), Pranipata(surrendering to god) and Yatragamana (going to pilgrimage) etc. Purpose of this conceptual study is to understand the concept of Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa in Ayurveda. Among trividha chikitsa, Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa has been mentioned in the beginning because of its “Ashukaritva”. It acts as Vyadhihara because of Devaprabhava.

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Authors: Chanchal Sharma

Infertility affects approximately 8-12% of reproductive-aged couples. Among responsible factors of female infertility, the tubal blockage is the second highest and it is difficult to treat. There are very few recommended treatments available such as tubal reconstructive surgeries and in vitro fertilization. As per Ayurveda Tridosha dushti are the cause for tubal blockage. The intrauterine Uttarabasti and Ayurvedic medicines are as a safe therapeutic measure against tubal blockage is presented with case study.

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Authors: Amruthavalli G V, Aruna V2 and Gayathri R

Kabsura kudineer is a Sastric Siddha Medicine indicated for the fever and respiratory illnesses. It contains 15 herbs in equal proportions and are from varied plant parts like root, rhizomes, leafs, buds etc. Because of this, density variation will occur when they are packed together. Even if they were pulverized to equal size these variations likely to occur and results in uneven dosage. This also results in poor quality of product which in turn effect the efficacy. The present paper gives the insight of the variations and how to overcome the dosage and quality limitations with ‘extract embedment technique’. Details are presented in the paper.

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Authors: Arun Mohan M K, Sariput N Bhosikar

Water resources are the water sources which are potentially useful for the humans. Water is necessary because it is needed for the life to exist. Water pollution has become a global issue today. Unsafe or inadequate water consumption causes a variety of health problems and even death. Increased industrialization and globalization have contributed to the deterioration of the water quality. Almost all the natural water resources have been contaminated up to varying degrees. Now, it became a necessity to purify water before consuming. Ayurveda is the science of life and it has solutions to all our problems. Patalaparibhadradi Agada is a formulation mentioned in Astanga Samgraha, in the context of purification of water. It has become the need of the hour to explore the classical water purificatory formulations and to validate them under the modern scientific settings.

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Authors: Harinakshi B

Introduction: Menstrual cycle is a physiological periodic process occurring in women for most part of their lifetime. It is of paramount importance that the Stree is in good health not only for her own well-being but also for the well-being of the impending offspring. It is also important that Stree is prone to health risk if there is imbalance of Doshas in her body. Similarly, the quality of Artava also determines the health of the menstruating Stree and if there is any imbalance then the same may result in Artavakshaya or pathological conditions like dysmenorrhea, menhorragia etc., Objectives: To find physiological and psychological changes occurring during Rutuchakra based on a sample study of 210 individuals and to interpret the results obtained with respect to Ayurveda. Methodology: Elaborate questionnaire (objective questions) is used in 210 healthy menstruating women between the age group 14-45 years for the study from wide strata of society, the main criteria of assessment is physiological and psychological impact during different phases of Rutuchakra. Observation: Based on the Study, it is found that there is overarching prevalence of Vata Dosha during Rajahsrava Kala (menstrual phase) which lead to symptoms like low back pain, abdominal pain, muscle cramps, general malaise. During Rutukala (ovulation) there is overwhelming predominance of Kapha Dosha which displays Rutumati Lakshanas such as enthusiasm, high level of alertness, improvement in skin texture cutting across all age groups. Finally, it is found that there is predominance of Pitta Dosha during Rutu Vyateeta Kala (pre-menstrual) wherein the women experience heightened anxiety, confusion and facial skin eruptions etc. Conclusion: Women during Rutuchakra face tremendous difficulty in coping with the physiological and psychological changes. During Rajahsrava Kala women display profuse intensity of low back and abdominal pain due to inherent predominance of Vata Dosha, Rutukala period is the most productive (enthusiasm) phase due to inherent predominance of Kapha Dosha and during Rutuvyateeta Kala there is predominance of Pitta Dosha which resulted in anxiety, malaise, sleep disturbance etc.

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Authors: Santosh G. Girbide

Psoriasis is characterised by well-defined erythematous plaques with silvery scale it is chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease. It is one the most dreadful dermatological condition. In India an estimated 1 to 2% of the population is suffering from psoriasis. Due to resemblance of signs and symptoms Psoriasis can be correlated with EkaKushtha, which comes under Kshudra Kushtha described in Ayurveda. According to Acharya Charak, Ekakushtha is due to vitiation of Vata & Kapha. The clinical feature of Ekkushtha described by Acharya Kashyap represents remission, relapse and seasonal variation which are present in Psoriasis too. It is a chronic Tridoshaja disorder with pathological involvement of Rasa, Rakta, Twak, Lasika etc. Modern medical science treatment of psoriasis is not satisfactory and drugs used in treatment may have serious side effects. In present case study a 43 years old male patient with chronic relapsing Psoriasis (Ekakushtha) was treated through basic ayurvedic principles i.e. Nidana Parivarjana, Shodhana (Raktamokshana) and Shamana. After treatment patient showed marked improvement in his symptoms like itching and discolouration, with resolution of scaly plaques.

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Authors: Aakanksha Sharma, Pramod Mishra2 , Rahul Parashar3 , Abhishek Rajpurohit4 and Vijay Bhushan Sharma

Coronavirus disease or COVID-19 is an infectious communicable disease. W.H.O. declared it Pandemic. The virus is newly discovered that causes COVID-19. The virus is mainly transmitted through droplets when a COVID-19 infected person coughs, sneezes, or exhales. These droplets are too heavy and settle down on floors or surfaces. One can be infected by touching the contaminated surfaces and then touching eye, nose, and mouth and by breathing in the air within close proximity of someone who has COVID-19, most people infected with COVID-19 have mild to moderate symptoms. In this present situation everyone is panic due to spread of the pandemic. Meanwhile asymptomatic covid-19 cases catch attention of everyone in the world. Many surveys and researches have shown that around 40% of the covid-19 cases are asymptomatic. W.H.O. also claimed that asymptomatic cases very rarely spread disease. The main reason behind asymptomatic cases can be the immunity, but still it is a question that without any specific immunity the can general immunity work? Ayurveda has answer of every query. In charak Samhita and various Ayurvedic texts our ancient Acharyas has mention the different body types according to Sara, Samhanan, Dosha Dushya and prakriti etc. These factors determine the disease intensity in different person.

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Authors: Arfa Mohamed Akif

Background: Dadima is a nutrient packed fruit, rich in phytochemical compounds like punicalagins which is a potent anti-oxidant responsible for free radical scavenging activity against oxidative stress. It has emerged to be the best Hrudya Dravya and a Nitya Sevaniya Rasayana, often referred as Pathyakari and Sada-hita. Hrudya is a unique phenomenon which is pondered as pleasing and congenial to the Hrudaya. Amla Rasa is considered to be the best among the Hrudya Dravyas. Its cardioprotective, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, anti-depressant and CNS stimulant activity has shown to prevent and reverse cardiovascular diseases. Objective: To assess the Hrudya action of Dadima, one of Charakokta Hrudya Dashemani. Methodology: A pharmacological study was carried out to ascertain the cardioprotective activity of Dadima on Isoprenaline (ISO) induced Myocardial infarction (MI) in wistar strain albino rats. Fresh fruit juice was administered to the rats for a stipulated period of time and the study was conducted through different experimental parameters. Observation & Results: The bodily weight changes, bio-chemical investigations, anti-oxidant and histopathological study on heart against ISO induced MI, showed statistically significant results establishing its anti-oxidant potential, proving the efficacy of the drug Dadima as Hrudya.

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Authors: Garima Gupta, Rajendra Kumar Soni2 , Prabhakar Vardhan3 and Gulab Chand Pamnani

In Ayurveda, Prameha describes as Darun Gadah because of having so many complications (Subahuupdravada) and involving all three Mahamarmas. Inclusion of Prameha in Ashtamahagada shows the importance of this disease given by our Acharyas in ancient time. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a complication of diabetes, and Diabetic macular oedema (DME) is a further complication of diabetes. It can present in eyes at all levels of DR and lead to vision impairment and blindness. The risk of development of blindness in diabetes increases by 20-25 times as compared to the healthy population. The high prevalence rate of diabetic retinopathy (35.4%), proliferative diabetic retinopathy (7.2%), diabetic macular oedema (7.4%) and vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy(11.7%) in diabetes show the importance of this disease which led to the search and analysed the disease process (Samprapti) according to the Ayurvedic aspect based on common pathogenesis and different Timira Vyadhi mentioned in Ayurvedic text. Thus, the present study endeavours to establish a possible co-relation of Madhumeha/Pramehajanya timira with diabetic macular oedema and its possible pathogenesis from the Ayurvedic perspective. The presence of Kledata in the Rakta and Raktavaha srotas, the involvement of all three Doshas and Saptadhatu along with four internal Drishtipatalas of the eye are affected in Pramehajanya Timira in different stages of the disease. In Madhumeha, two types of pathology, Dhatukshayajanya and Avaranajanya have an essential role in the development of diabetic retinopathy due to prolonged uncontrolled hyperglycaemia. In Dhatukshaya, Dhatus are excreted from the body, which causes some pathological events and results in the development of DME. Four types of Srotodusti, i.e. Attipravritti, Sanga, Siragranthi, and Vimarga gamana, also plays a significant role in the development of DME.

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Authors: Amrit Malik, Sudhir Malik2 , Sapna Kaushish3 , Rimpaljeet Kaur4 and Chinky Goyal5

We come across a number of insects daily, albeit Honey bee plays an important role in life of human beings and became a part of their culture. Now a days Apiculture (domestication & culturing of honey bee for Honey as well as other items like wax) is developing in rural areas through many schemes conducted by KVIC (Khadi and Village Industries Commission), Government of India for employment in the Rural India. A venture has been undertaken in present review to compile detailed information regarding characteristic features of Bee and their types, Origin and types of Honey Bee, its life cycle with special emphasis on Apis Cerana (commonest Bee found in India).

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Authors: Manasa H P, Yogeesha Acharya2 and Sandesh Kumar

In an era of economic development, with westernization and urbanization, the diet and lifestyle patterns have seen a massive change compared to our ancestors. More and more people are under mental stress and following a sedentary lifestyle. These changes are leading to many lifestyle disorders likes DM, HTN, IHD, and Obesity. Digestive and absorptive disorders constitute an important group amongst them. The system of Ayurvedic medicine emphasizes with the regards to the influence of diet & habits in the manifestation of every disease. Grahani is a disease of great clinical relevance in the modern era because of its direct link with the improper food habits and stressful lifestyle of the present time. Grahani Roga occurs due to the vitiation of agni, which can be correlated to IBS to some extent. The interventions in mainstream biomedicine for IBS didn’t prove as a permanent cure and have limitations owing to their unwanted effects. On the contrary, the main aim of Ayurveda being swasthasya swasthya rakshanam aturasya vikara prashamanm cha, we have to consider both the preventive and curative aspect of a disease. According to Ayurvedic principle the treatment in grahani is through snehana, swedana and later laghana, deepana, paachana karma with use of peya, vilepi, sura-asava takraprayoga etc. along with the shamanaushadis like hingwastaka choorna, madhukasava, talisadi vataka etc. Apart from these here is an effort made to highlight the diet and lifestyle modification which involves dietary modifications like deepana, pachana, laghu and grahee dravyas which does vata-pitta shamana and possessing kashaya, madhura and katu rasa. And, Yoga and Pranayama practices like bhujangasana, pashchimottanasana, sarvangasana etc.

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Authors: Manna Mathew, Jayshree Changade2 , Nilima Gangale3 , Varghese Jibi4 and Sneha Nambiar

Kshaya or degeneration is a gradually progressive deterioration and loss of function in the tissues. As vriddhavastha proceeds it leads to kshaya of all the dhatus. This aggravates the vata dosha. Sandhigata vata is a disorder which nearly affects all the aged people. On the basis of symptomolgy it resembles with that of osteoarthritis. Bala and Atibala are ayurvedic drugs which is vatapittahara in nature and commonly used in management of Vatavyadhi. Ksheerapaka of bala and atibala has an additional nutritive value along with curing the disease and hence the study is taken to see the efficacy in Sandhigatavata.

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Authors: Samhita Ullod

Introduction - Swastha Chatushka, one among the seven Chatushkas expounded in Charaka Samhita is a conglomeration of ciphered principles related with Hetu(cause), Linga(symptopms) and Aoushadha(medicine) for both healthy as well as diseased. The four chapters elucidated in this Chatushka viz., Matrashiteeya, Tasyashiteeya, Navegandharaneeya and Indriyopakramaneeya deal with different levels of maintenance of health. All the concept explained here are generalized theories which have their own role to play in the maintenance of health. Objective - To critically explore different concepts described in four chapters of Swastha Chatushka to comprehend its relevance and role in preservation of health and prevention of diseases. Methodology - Detailed review and analysis of each concept of Swastha Chatushka of Charaka Samhita was done to explore their respective role in maintenance of health and application in management of diseases. Observation - Concepts described in Swastha Chatushka like Matravat Ahara, Swasthavritta, Rutu Satmya can be considered as Karya which help in preservation of health by balancing Tridoshas and contexts of Vega Dharana, Vyayama, Hetu Chatushtaya can be considered as Karana for either Swasthya Samrakshana (preservation of health) or manifestation of diseases if not followed in the prescribed manner. Conclusion - Swastha Chatushka mainly describes such principles which should be duly adopted to maintain all dimensions of health. The concepts of Swasthya Samrakshana can be extended to contemplate treatment of certain diseases. Thus Swasytha Chatushka can be considered as holistic principles of positive health and life.

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Authors: Deepthi S, Rajalaxmi M G2 and Padmakiran C

Shirodhara is one amongst the moordhni taila procedure. In the classics, there is an explanation regarding four types of moordhni taila like Shiro abhyanga, Shirodhara, shiropichu and shiro basti. These are the special treatment modalities told for the disorders of Shiras. In shirodhara, taila or any other drava dravya is made to oscillate over the shiras for a stipulated period in a rhythmic manner. Nidra is considered as one among the trayo upastamba i.e. the sub pillars which supports the life. Ayurveda explains about anidra or nidra nasha while explaining about vata vriddhi lakshana, pitta vriddhi lakshana and in vataja nanatmaja vikara. Sleep disorders in C.V.A. patients are common. There are some varieties of sleep disorders occurring in such patients are.Sleep disorders occurring in patients of pakshaghata are sleep apnea, daytime sleep and insomnia. In this study shankapushpi siddha taila dhara and takra dhara was performed to evaluate the efficacy in anidra pertaining to patients of pakshaghata. Assessment of sleep was done using the insomnia screening questioner, Athens insomnia scale and daily sleep diary assessment.

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Authors: Rimpaljeet Kaur1, Chinky Goyal2 , Shivali Chopra3 , Rajpreet Singh4 and Amrit Mallik5

Gout is the most customary variety of incendiary arthritic condition which occurs when uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints, and is often kindred with hyper-uricaemia, also called crystal-induced arthritis. Gout has reported an upsurge in recent decades influencing approximately two percent of the citizenry at some place in their lives. The present review deals with Gout which includes its general description, history, etymology, definition, purine metabolism, its aetiology and associated factors, clinical features, complications, diagnosis and investigations, differential diagnosis, prognosis and management. The disorder has been considered for the study keeping in mind the dire need of the hour to understand the disease so as to find some safe, sure and permanent cure effective for the same.

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Authors: ngle Shilpa K1 *, Deshpande Pradnya R2 and Sant Sampada S

The srotas basically defined as the specialized channels designed to provide passage for nutrients of Saptadhatu (seven elements in body). The Mulasthanas (chief organ) are related directly with origin, maintenance and destruction of body nutrients which flow through particular Srotas. Mahasrotas is the term used as synonym of ‘Koshtha’ means Aampakwashaya (digestive organs), Sharirmadhya (trunk- thorax and abdomen) and Mahanimna (region below umbilicus). Mahasrotas extend from oral cavity to anus which can be correlated with gastrointestinal tract. Mahasrotas is actually hollow, long, soft tube like structure involving Annanalika, Aamashaya, Kshudantra and Pakwashaya leads to digestion, absorption, secretion and excretion processes, Improper food habits and stressful life style of present era leads to vitiation of GI tract. One should consume Aahar (diet) according to Aaharvidhividhan (rules of dietetic regimen) so that the ‘Agni’ (biofire) can show its results with giving proper aahar-rasa (nutritive part) and kitta (excretory part). One should keep in mind the constituents such as Panchamahabhutas and Tridosha in Annavaha srotas. This article reveals with the study of impact of dietetic regimen on Mahasrotas in view of prevention of diseases.

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Authors: Ramhet Meena1 *, Amit Kumar Sharma2 , Ritesh Ramnani3 , Sakhita K S4 , P K. Shankar Rao

The present pharmacological investigation was undertaken to study the anti-pyretic activity of Jwarahara Kashaya Choorna & Ghana Vati in Albino rats against yeast induced pyrexia. Standard drug was Paracetamol (PCM). The antipyretic study was screened by using Brewer’s yeast induced pyrexia method. Thirty Albino rats of either sex were selected and equally divided into 5 groups. Room temperature was maintained at constant temperature of 24-25 0C for 24 hours before experimental study. Before inducing pyrexia, initial rectal temperature was recorded individually. Pyrexia was induced by subcutaneous injection of 1ml/100 mg body wt. of 20% Brewer’s yeast suspension in 0.9% normal saline. The data generated during study shows that Jwarahara Kashaya Choorna & Ghana Vati ishaving significant anti-pyretic activity

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Authors: Bhumica Bodh1 *, Sunil Kumar Yadav2 and Lovepreet

Marma are not only the vital points which are to be prevented from any injury but also have gained a lot of therapeutic importance nowadays. Marma are considered as seat of Prana in Ayurveda literature. Marma therapy focuses on stimulation of these points for management of related disorders. Marma points have gained a lot of therapeutic importance nowadays. Though they are fatal, but these are seat of Prana too. Prana stimulation can be used in management of related disorders. A very concise description of Marma is given in texts, so location of its exact site is still to be explored. What lies beneath those points which can be visible anatomically and determined parallel to modern medical science? The measurements are given in Anguli Pramana of the person himself. Sushruta has described the anatomical classification of Marma which makes it a little easier to explore them. This will lead to a proper understanding, for better learning and practice of Marma. Manibandha marma is being explored anatomically, and similarity to structure and result with modern anatomy.

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Authors: Aktthu Suresh*and Vidya Ballal

Objective: To evaluate the effect of Vishnu taila on estrous phase of wistar albino rats. Method: The study was carried out on 4 groups of rats with 6 rats each. First group was the standard group, second group was given with Vishnu Taila orally, third group with Ovral L and fourth group with Ovral L followed by vishnu taila. The drug was administered orally for 21 days. Daily vaginal smear was observed to see the estrous phase. Result: The study revealed the predominance of estrous phase in Vishnu taila treated rats. Conclusion: From the above study it can be concluded that Vishnu taila can be administered to improve the estrous phase in wistar albino rats.

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Authors: Pavithra1 * and Ravindra Angadi2

Ayurvedic system of medicine is endowed with innumerable number of formulations for the purpose of treating diseases. But the choice of suitable drug and dosage form is left to the physician. Hence physician should understand the significance behind the mentioning of different kalpana in the context of a disease with same or different combinations of drugs. This can be achieved by knowing the concept of samskara and its influence on the property of drug and also other factors which affect chikitsa. This paper deals with the various aspects to be thought of while choosing a single kalpana among many in the same disease with suitable examples.

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Authors: Mrunali Diwase1 *, Maneesha Kothekar2 and Aparna Karnad

Ayurveda has described an important factor of digestion and metabolism in our body as Agni. Ingested food is to be digested, absorbed and assimilated, which is unavoidable for the maintenance of life, and is performed by Agni. In Ayurveda, the term “Agni” is used in the sense of digestion of food and metabolic products. Agni is said to be Pittoshma i.e. the combination of Pitta and Ushma. Agni can be correlate with digestive fire as it performs functions such as digestion & metabolism. According to modern science, gastric juice, enzymes functioning at gastrointestinal level, all are responsible for digestion, absorption and metabolism. Function of Agni is likely to be compared with gastric juice and different enzymes. Agni is responsible for strength, health, longevity, therefore it is necessary to understand the power of Agni & its assessment to maintain health of a healthy individual.

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Authors: Thejus Antony1 *, Radhika Ranjan Geethesh P2 and Aktthu Suresh

Indian alchemy is popular in the name rasa shastra. This branch got popularized in the first century AD and Achayra Nagarjuna is considered the prime Person of Indian Alchemy. In rasa shastra the dravyas are classified as Maharasa, Uuparasa, Sadharana rasa etc. Rasa aushadees are fast acting even with minimal dose1 . Kasisam is an important rasa drug in Ayurveda. It's is included under uparasa2 . It is basically an iron compound hence it is an excellent drug for iron deficiency anemia. Not only for anemic conditions but also it can be used in Netra Roga, Vatha Kaphaja rogas, Switra roga Kshaya roga3 etc. Now a days most of the diseases are due to over nourishment. Kasisa Bhasma is an excellent medicine for diseases due to over nourishment (bruhmana janya vyaadhis). In Rasa Tharangini 21st chapter description about Kasisa can be obtained, where in one method of Kasisa shodhana and two types of Kasisa marana are mentioned4 . In this article Kasisa bhasma prepared by these two methods are discuss along with the easiness, difficulties and importance of each method.

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Authors: Mallya Suma V1 *, Dhaneshwari HA2 and Chiatra Rao

Chittodvega (Generalised anxiety disorder) is one of the most prevalent anxiety disorder characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional and behavioural components. Though exact cause of disease is not known, but it appears to be caused by stressors acting on a personality predisposed by a combination of genetic factors and environmental influences from childhood. A case of 19 year old male patient with complaints of fearfulness, hesitation to talk, restlessness and disturbed thoughts since 3 years attended OPD for Ayurveda line of treatment. Detailed history and examination was done diagnosed as a case of Chittodwega (Generalized anxiety disorder). Treatment was planned with shodhana, bahiparimarjana, shamana and stavavajaya chikitsa. Patient got a remarkable relief in signs and symptoms.

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Authors: Sarika S Dange

Psoriasis is a long lasting autoimmune disease characterized by itching, dryness of the skin and white silvery scales. The prevalence of psoriasis in India is estimated to be between 0.44% and 2.8%. The psoriatic lesions are produced due to rapid skin cell production due to various etiological factors.At present only oral as well as topical corticosteroids are the main stay in the management of psoriasis, but it is still a challenge to the modern medical science. The signs and symptoms of Psoriasis can be correlated with KitibhKushta as described in Ayurvedic system of medicine. In Ayurveda, all skin disorders are described under the broad heading of Kushtawhich is being further divided into two typesi.eMahakushta and Kshudrakushta. Kitibhkushta is one of the types of Kshudrakushta which is commonly encountered in today’s clinical practice. It is a type of Vata-Kapha predominating skin disorder with the involvement of Rasa, Rakta, Twak as important Dushyas. This paper highlights a case study of KitibhKushta (Psoriasis) treated with the Ayurvedic principles of SthanikShodhan and Shaman chikitsa.

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Authors: Lata Ambadas Rathod1 *, Sima Ashok Kurule2 , and Nirmala Ramesh Sonawane

Sheetapitta is one of the commonest skin ailments equated with Urticaria in modern science. Urticaria affects up to 20% of the population at some point in their lives. It results from an immediate hypersensitivity reaction, appears as edema or wheals over body, itching, and burning sensation. In modern aspects of medicine, antihistamines are mainly used along with steroids which have so many side effects and Urticaria is mostly resistant to this treatment. This specifies the necessity of research concerning alternative management of urticaria (Sheetapitta).In this context, Amrutadi Kwatha is a very unique herbal combination from Chakradatta mentioned in the treatment of Skin diseases like Visarp, kushtha and Sheetapitta .A simple randomized clinical trial carried in 30 Patients having symptoms of Sheetapitta with Amrutadi kwath. Clinical facts obtained from the study were analyzed with appropriate statistical methods. The drug was found to be effective clinically in pacifying symptoms of Sheetapitta. The present study provides strong shreds of evidence that prove effective management of Sheetpitta with Amrutadi kwath.

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Authors: Sriyash Dubey1 *, Parinita Dubey2 and Ritu Singh

As new era is arriving with new researches, new diseases are also being in search. These diseases are given new names which are not mentioned in our text and it is not necessary to know every disease by its name, we can treat it by analyzing Dosha-Vaishamyata. Anukta is not only a word but a key which is helpful to understand those concepts which are told by Acharyas indirectly i.e. helpful to understand new diseases, drugs and formulations which is the requirement of present era. Anukta means unsaid and unarticulated. With specific reference to Ayurveda, those convictions which are not directly or specifically mentioned in Ayurvedic texts due to fear that can elaborate Grantha more, is Anukta. Vyadhi Awastha or Anukta Vyadhi can be understood by studying subtle changes in Vriddhi, Kshaya and Sthana of Dosha particularly. Dushita Doshas are main causes for all diseases. All the different kind of diseases cannot be devoid of the Doshas. Dosha in Ayurveda are categorized in two parts Shareerik Dosha and Manasik Dosha. Balanced condition of these Doshas is state of health. If DoshaVaishamyata is properly understood than new and upcoming diseases pathogenesis will be easy to understand, which will be helpful in their treatment that had been carried out by this study.

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Authors: Devendra Kumar1 and Shrinidhi Kumar K

Childhood period is the state of structural, physiological and psychological immaturity of the the body. It is also the period of limited tolerance for exercise and the drug administration. Delicate nature of the child, immature biochemical status of the child creates further challenge, while treating the child in pediatric practice. Meanwhile administration of the medicine and making the medicine palatable for children is a big issue. Reluctant children create panic, confusion and anxiety in parents as their drug intake is not satisfactory. Kashyapa Samhita dealt the subject of clinical pediatrics practice and mentioned certain methods of drug administration in newborn, infants and the older children. We also find such references in Charaka Samhita and Laghu Trayis. Some of the Bhaishajja Kalpana like Mantha, Avaleha, Arka, Paneeya, Panaka, Ksheera paka, etc can be modified to some extent and can be used as effective method of drug administration. As Kashyapa says Ahara as Maha Bhaishajja, food is needed to be modified as medicine for easy, effective, comfortable administration, load of medications should be reduced by making food with medicinal valve and palatable. It has been advised in classical Ayurvedic books that medicine should be prepared by Madhura, Kashyaya Rasa and it should have Mridu nature and prepared with milk base.

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Authors: Mandvi Sharma1 *and Shamsa Fiaz

Vartma Sharkara is a Sannipataja Vartmagata Roga which is correlated with conjunctival concretions. These are a type of degenerative changes occurring in conjunctiva which can cause ocular discomfort and even corneal abrasions. Modern treatment includes surgical removal which often results in conjunctival hyperaemia and injuries with chances of recurrence. Although concretions are very commonly seen in clinical practice but till date no modality has been successful in treating them satisfactorily, hence it is imperative to find an effective, economic and safe solution for the management of concretions through Ayurvedic Upkramas and Aushadhi Yogas. The present study was designed incorporating Pratisarana Karma with Samudraphena Churna along with Kaishore Guggulu and Panchkola Churna as Aushadhi, the combination of a local para surgical procedure along with oral medications proved effective in removal of concretions with no adverse effects and no recurrence.

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Authors: Chakraborty Subhrajyoti1 * and Ghosh Sukumar

Skin is the largest organ of the body and provides an intermediate barrier between the internal tissues & environment. It has great cosmetic importance. Vicharchika which is one of the common skin disease, is most prevalent among masses whether rural or urban.A critical peep with regard to this into the various Ayurvedic classics reveals that, the various Kustha rogas were known to ancients of remote antiquity. It comes under Kshudra Kustha in Ayurveda.Vicharchika is characterized by blackish brown eruptions associated with itching sensation and excessive exudation described by Acharya Charak in Chikitsa Sthan& striae appear all over the body which are dry, painful along with itching described by Acharya Sushruta in Nidan sthan under the heading of Maha Kustha. In classical text of Ayurveda, Acharyas emphasize the Shodhana therapy as the line of treatment at various places. It can be co-related with Eczema as per modern medicine.It is not a contagious disease but the condition can impact considerably on the quality of life of the affected individuals. There is no satisfactory treatment found in modern medicine, so attempt was done to treat it with NityaVirechan with Trivrit avaleha & Edagajadi lepa on 20 patients for 4 weeks. On the assessment, it is observed that the effect of Nitya Virechan and Edagajadi lepa are highly significant.

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Authors: Amit Mishra1 *, Neha Prajapati2 , ReeteshRamnani3 and K Shankar Rao

Rasasindura is a famous Ayurvedic Kupipakwa Rasayana formulation containing Mercury and Sulphur as major ingredients. Now a day’s Bahirdhuma Rasasindura is in common practice but final product is expensive and yield is less. Moreover, the Sulphur fumes which come out during the preparation pollute the environment. This study was focused on preparation of Rasasindura in Antardhuma process and to establish standardization of the method. Medicine was prepared in EMF (Electrical Muffle Furnace) method and observations were recorded. Obtained product was subjected to organoleptic and physico-chemical analysis.Final product was Red in colour as mentioned in classical text. Average yield of the product is 90.4%. Antardhuma Rasasindura preparation is simple, economical, better yielding, eco-friendly and superior to Bahirdhuma method.

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Authors: Ruchi Sharma1 * and Mangala Jadhav2

Rasa Shastra is an important branch of Ayurveda that is developed for achieving the alchemical and therapeutic benefits from Mercury and other minerals and metals. Ayurveda prakasha text of time period between 16-17 century deals with dehavadha and lohavadha both. That means the use of metals, minerals are for both alchemical and therapeutic purposes. This text has mentioned the 18 sanskaras of parda. We can rely more on this book as author of this text has stated in the starting itself that he had only wrote those facts and procedures that are authentified by him. He had not wrote all the facts and theories that he learned from the guru or other acharya instead he firstly experimented them on himself and when found beneficial then it was noted in text.

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Authors: Navya K1 *, Arhanth Kumar A2 and Shrikanth P H

Background Ashraya Ashrayi Sambandha (AAS) is the contribution of Acharya Vagbhata, as in Samhita Kala (1500 BC to 5th century AD)the use of this terminology is not seen though the ideas were woven around the same view. It can therefore be said that it was one of the deductions of Acharya Vagbhata who composed the text after collecting information from many Ayurveda treatises particularly Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita. PanchavayavaVakya(PAV) is a unique Research methodology tool which was used for Sthapana of a Pratijna. Objective: This paper aims at analysing AAS between Pitta, Rakta and Sweda by using PAV. Method: Literary study has been done to understand PAV, a Research methodology tool used in Darshana Shastra and under Vadamarga in Charaka Samhita. An attempt has been made to understand the AAS between Pitta, Sweda and Rakta by applying this tool. Observation: It was observed with this tool that Pitta, Sweda and Rakta form one group in our body showing a natural association for the purpose of bringing about Temperature homeostasis

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Authors: Radhika Bhat1 * and Sushmitha VS

Introduction Integrative medicine is talk of the hour. Integrative health care often brings conventional and complementary approaches together in a coordinated way. For bringing about this kind of approach there is a need to understand the developments that are ongoing in both the branches. Here in this article the differences and similarities between basthi treatment in Ayurveda and enema in contemporary medicine are compared. Materials and methods: Many different articles and books were taken into account by using appropriate key words. They were inferred and interpreted in a unique way to blend to the topic of interest and understanding in a different light which can be used for the further review and practical approaches. Results and Discussion: Different types of enema in contemporary medicine are compared with that of basthi treatment in Ayurveda. Its advantages, differences and similarities were analyzed. This shows how better they can be understood and chosen for the treatment. Also, this can help in the development of the streams of medicine. Conclusion: Different types of enema explained in contemporary system of medicine and basthi in Ayurveda can be easily correlated. But mode of action and indication of basthi as per Ayurveda is far stretched. Also, number of diseases are being treated in Ayurveda by basthi. Hence an integrated approach on its usage and more researches on this aspect can be a boon to mankind.

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Authors: Kumar Manoj and Gehlot Sangeeta

Ayurveda is the first systematically written record of medicine in the world, originated in India. Ayurveda is called ‘science of life’ and exists prior to prevedic period. In many Ayurvedic texts we get highly rich description of medicine including plant origin .Tephrosia purpurea is a plant of Fabaceae family and Leguminoseae (Papilionateae) Sub-family, commonly known in Sanskrit as‘sharapunkha’. Nighantuadarsh has given the etymology of the word Sarapunkha(Sharasya iv punkhahyasyasah) generally means Sara, an arrow and punkha, the wings;i.e, if both the ends of its leaf are held and pulled, edges like that of an arrow are formed hence, the name is sharapunkha. It is also called plihashatru, meaning an enemy of the spleen (splenic diseases).The plant grows throughout India and Western Himalaya up to height of 1500 meters. It is a perennial herb grows 30-60 cm. in height, with spreading branches. Whole plant and various parts of the plant are useful as ayurvedicmedicines. Medicinal uses of drugs are tonic, laxative, diuretic, , and cures disease of heart bronchitis, boils, pimples, splenic diseases, tumours, enlargement of liver and spleen, diabetes and skin diseases act as blood purifier. The recent pharmacological studies have shown that Sharapunkha(Tephrosia purpurea) possess various activities such as antiulcer, antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti viral, anti asthmatic,hepatoprotective, antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic, immuno modulatory activity, antioxidant, wound healing property, ant allergic. Recently it has attracted the attention of the scientists all over the world, for its hepato-protective and stimulant activity. The present review highlights the description of Sharapunkha(Tephrosia purpurea) in Ayurvedic lexicons, morphology, chemical constituents its traditional uses ,tribal uses and uses as extract level to exploreSharapunkha(Tephrosia purpurea) as a potent herbal drug.

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Authors: Mamta Takhar1 *and Shrinidhi Kumar Acharya

New born care is a skill and requires common sense, confidence and sense of urgency without getting panic. Certain neonatal problems which are commonly encountered during in day to day clinical practice are mostly physiological, due to immaturity of organ /system in developing newborn and require minimum treatment. Mean while anxiety of parents is quite obvious and exact knowledge of same by physician helps to console parents. Common neonatal problems may be due to physiological immaturity, adjustment problems, and failure to establish feeding, faulty methods of feeding, transplacental hormones of mother and certain exaggerated reflexes and at times due to anxiety by parents, over consciousness also. However many of the complaints gets resolved spontaneously with increasing age without causing much disturbances in the growth pattern of the child. However, keeping an eye on pathological part of such problems is essential as it may be hazardous to baby at times. Key points like, isolation, hygiene, feeding, aseptic measure, temperature maintenance are few of the common precautions to be taken. Mother will be enquired daily about baby as she is the keen observer of the baby round the clock, and her opinion plays a vital role in understanding any deviation from normalcy. Meanwhile such common neonatal problems can be effectively managed by certain simple Ayurvedic medicines. Correction should be done in the life style of the feeding mother where ever required. Certain modifications should be done in daily routine care of the newborn and misconceptions and myths regarding the baby care in the family members should be removed.

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Authors: Shachi Chandil1 *, Harikishan Bamoriya2 and D B More3

Ayurveda is the oldest system of healing and provide service to mankind in which body physiology is too much emphasized to understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of a disease, so that the best treatment can be searched out in front of humanity. In modern life style, excessive intake of fast foods, etc. and addictions of chewing betel nut, tobacco, smoking, etc. which are characterized as apthyakar in Ayurveda disturb the normal physiology of the body and vitiate Rakta dhatu. In Sutrasthana Acharya Charka has mentioned various dushit Raktaja Rog. From which two of them are Mukhadushika (Acne vulgaris) and Mukhapaka (Stomatitis). According to Sushruta, in Mukhadushika, the Shalmali Kantak like eruption on the face which causes swelling, reddishness and burning sensation. In Ayurveda vitiation of Vata, Kapha and Rakta are etiological factor that give rise to Mukhadushika. Mukhpaka is one of the common oral disease described by ulceration in oral cavity, redness, burning sensation, salvation and pain. That is why there is a need of such treatment that contains Vata kapha shamaka and Raktashodhaka property. Raktapachaka Yoga is a specific classification described in Charaka Samhita. It contains five medicinal herbs that are mainly recommended in Satat jwara. The contents of Raktapachaka Yoga are: Sariva, Patol, Katuka, Patha and Mustak. The different properties of drugs of Raktapachaka Yoga help in breaking the chain of etiology of Mukhadushika and Mukhapaka. Therefore, an attempt is made to study Rasapanchaka, Paanchabhoutik constitution and phytochemical composition of herbs included in Raktapachaka Yoga which are mentioned in Ayurveda Classics for treatment of these disease.

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Authors: Kuljinder Kaur1 *and Sangeeta Sarangal

Present study aimed to prepare People’s Biodiversity Registers of three villages falling in Dasuya block of district Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India. In biodiversity registers, both wild as well as domesticated biodiversity and their associated traditional knowledge were documented using people participatory approach along with questionnaire methods. In this present study, crops (42), fruit plants (13), ornamental species (22), timber plants (15), medicinal plants (56), aquatic plants (9), weed (23) and wild (98) plant species were recorded. Crop plants included cereal crops (3), oil crops (3), sugar yielding crop (1), pulses (6), vegetables (14), spices (6) and fodder plants (9). During biodiversity assessment, it was observed that large numbers of medicinal plants were grown in these villages. Village residents have sound information about the plants based traditional healthcare practices and they always preferred local medicinal plants for minor human as well as animal ailments. Mostly the tree species (21) were used in traditional remedies followed by herbs (15), shrubs (15) and only 5 species of climbers. In present study, it was also observed that there is an increasing trend of biodiversity in this area due to the joint action of local people, forest department and Punjab Biodiversity Board.

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Authors: Pranali S Giradkar1 *and D B More2

Saraca asoca (Roxb.), De. Wild is a rain forest tree and the traditional medicinal plant goes to the family of caesalpiniaceae. Ashoka is referred as women friend or sorrow less tree as the bark of plant is used for keeping women healthy. It is a traditional medicine which is used in various women related problems like, menorrhagia, leucorrhoea, bleeding haemorrhoids, bleeding from uterus. Stem bark of Ashoka tree is use d as uterine sedative, uterine tonic. Along with the stem bark, all the part of the plant shows medicinal properties. It is used as uterotonic, spasmogenic, anti-tumour, oxytocic, anti-bacterial, anti-progestational, anti-implantation, antiestrogenic activity. The plant mainly has phytochemicals such as glycoside, flavonoids, tannins, esters, primary alcohols, alkanes, and saponins. This review contains detail botanical description, phytochemical constituents, pharmacological studies and medicinal uses of Ashoka plant.

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Authors: Veena J. Kulkarni

The factors like, daily hangouts, travelling on bad conditioned path; uncomfortable, persistent sitting postures, over speeding, strenuous and stressful jobs put pressure and strain on the spine, here especially on the neck; on the affected neck symptoms like pain, stiffness, and numbness disturbs routine of the subject. As explained in Ayurvedic texts; cervical spondylitis comes under the Urdhvakayagat and Asthi–Majjagat Vyadhi.

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Authors: Rahul1 *, Divyadeepak Sharma2 , Abhinav Rathore3 and Nitika Sharma

With the evolution of gadgets and information being available at the tip of fingers hereby thanking to smart mobile phones, computer and laptops a lot more has changed. They have become the part of our daily life because of which there’s a lot more pressure on eyes yielding to ocular distress resulting in dryness, eye strain, irritation, blurred vision, etc. which in whole are termed as Computer Vision Syndrome (C.V.S). Eyes are considered to be of prime importance to human as they are the source of knowledge intake and they add colour and beauty to our boring lives. Its hard to imagine life without being able to see properly. So hereby in order to maintain the efficacy and efficiency of eyes throughout the phase of gathering knowledge or being available on digital platform to attain or share information personal or professional we have thought of aschyotana of amalaki siddha jala as a precautionary measure followed by a drop ghruta instillation. Amalaki and ghruta are rasayana as known to majority

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Authors: Chaitra L V1 * and Jayalaxmi2

Hinguleshwara rasa is a known herbomineral khalveya formulation indicated in vataja jwara. Different classical references of Hinguleshwara rasa are found with different composition. Here an attempt is made to compile about Hinguleshwara rasa according to different classics in regarding to its ingredient, method of preparation, dose, anupana, indication. References of Hinguleshwara rasa was collected from various available classical texts. Dissertation and article were also reviewed. In all the classical texts, Hinguleshwara rasa consist of three ingredients, in which hingula is a common ingredients in all the classical references. Hinguleshwara rasa of Rasa Tarangini references was commonly chosen for research and dissertation works because of less, safe, effective ingredients, indicated in vataja jwara and amavata.

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Authors: Shilpa K

Skin diseases are explained in detail in Ayurveda under the broad heading Kushta. Various formulations are found effective in the treatment of variety of skin diseases. Vipadika is a type of Kshudra Kushta, the main laxanas being Pani Pada Sputana and Teevra Vedana. Here is a case report of a female patient, diagnosed to have Vipadika (Diffuse Palmar Keratoderma), who is treated successfully with internal medications Kaishora Guggulu, Gandhaka Rasayana, Maha Manjistadi Kashaya, Mahatiktaka Ghrita Capsule and externally with Panchavalkala Qwatha Prakshalana and Nalpamaradi Taila. Patient was relieved of the signs and symptoms after 25 days of treatment. Medication was continued to prevent the recurrence.

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Authors: Harikrishnan N Menon1 *, Sudhakar T2 and Syed Munawar Pasha

Introduction: Right Homonymous hemianopia is asymmetrical field defect involving right half of visual field of both eyes due to left optic tract lesion, visual field loss on the same side of both eyes. It is characterized by symptoms of blurriness of vision, diplopia, vision that appears dimmed. The symptoms of homonymous hemianopia can be correlated to Tritiya Patalagata Timira which is one among the Drishtigata rogas affecting visual pathway of the eye as explained in Ayurvedic texts. A patient with the signs and symptoms of homonymous hemianopia was treated according to the treatment principles of Timira as explained in Ayurvedic classics and the same has been presented in the article. Materials and Methods: A patient was selected from Shalakya Tantra OPD of Sri Jayachamarajendra Institute of Indian Medicine Hospital, Bangalore with signs and symptoms homonymous hemianopia for the study. He was treated according to Chikitsa sutra of Timira i.e. Snehapana, Akshi Tarpana, Nasya and Chakshushya Basti mentioned in the classics. Results: Subject showed marked improvement subjectively and in diagnostic tests like perimetry and visual acuity in both eyes. Discussion: The Homonymous hemianopia disease can be considered as Tritiya Patala Gata Timira and can be treated according to its treatment principles

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Authors: Varsha Dhage1 * and Shweta Rajadhyaksha

Shiras (head) is known as utthamanga for existing vital organs like prana, indriya, pranvahastrotas ,sadya pranahara marma and it is the seat for gyanavahan ( sensory & motor reflexes).The diseases in which headache (Shirahshoola) is the prime symptom, those are named as Shiroroga. Sushruta described 11 types of shirahshoola while Vagbhata explained 9 diseases in kapalgataroga and 10 types of shirashoola . Charak described 5 types of diseases. To protect Shiras and for prevention of shirorogas , there are some treatments that are given in different Samhitas like shiroabhyanga, Nasyakarma, Lela,dhoomapana, vaman, virechan, basti, gandoosha, kavalgrah, rakthamokshan etc., which can cure n prevent different types of shirorogas.

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Authors: Vimal Kishor Sharma1 *, Sanjay Kumar Singh2 and Shashi Kant Tiwari3

Amlapitta is a disease of Annahava Srotas and now a day it is very common, because of faulty life style, dietary habits, and stressful situations. The term Amlapitta is derived from two words Amla and Pitta. The word Amla is indicative of a property which is organoleptic in nature and identified through the tongue while the word Pitta is suggestive of one of the Tridoshas as well as responsible for digestion and metabolism inside the body. Amlapitta is caused by the increased Drava guna and Amlaguna of Pachaka Pitta.It affects the Annavaha, Rasavaha, Raktavaha, Purishvahasrotas. Agni is present in every single cell of the body. According to this, there is also Ama produced by agni deranged in each cell. Several types of Agnimandya and Vaishmaya find in this disease on the basis of Agni Karma (symptoms) due to changes in digestive power.

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Authors: Swapna B Zerikunthe

The traditional Indian medicine called Ayurveda which originated thousands of years ago is still been widely practiced and famous as a first line of health care system. Ayurveda is opted as a first choice of initial health care method among people of India. The base of Ayurveda is it’s certain unique principle’s which makes it popular. The present paper elaborates the role of principles of Dinacharya, Rutucharya, role of Ayurvedic dietary principles, role of simply available medicinal plants, some kitchen spices and specially prepared mixtures called Rasayanas in prevention or primary health care. It also helps an individual to be in an equilibrium state of body, mind and spiritual elements. Also the role of Ayurveda in paediatrics, women’s health and in geriatrics is described. There is need of integration of Ayurveda and Allopath at Primary Health Care level is also strongly advocated.

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Authors: Kamath M

Rajata is kept in Loha Varga in Indian alchemy, the silver most commonly used for various properties are whiter and bright whereas Agrahya Rajata becomes yellowish red, rough and light. The use of metallic silver is an antimicrobial agent has long been recognized. Silver yields two key benefits: (i) they are broad-spectrum antibiotics (ii) At the nanoscale, silver exhibits unusual unfamiliar physical, chemical and biological attributes. Nanosilver means which are very minute then 100 nm and comprise of 15-20,000 silver atoms. Due to its antimicrobial property, nanosilver coatings using in special kinds of garments and coatings on different implants. NS Nano Silver has possessed anti-inflammatory activity and helps in the management of healing process of the wound, Nanosilver can be used manufacturing in better dressings for wounds, burns which helps in the rapid healing or repair of damaged cell process during wound.

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Authors: Beena M D1 *, Anjana L Siddapur2 and P Sudhakar Reddy3

Cancer is a dreadful condition and is one among the leading cause of death worldwide. The conventional methods of treatment include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy according to the condition which is more expensive and with complications. Even though modern medicine made remarkable treatment protocol in the early stages of the cancer, but failed to improve the quality of life and increasing the life span of the 4th stage cancer patients. A diagnosed case of 4th stage of Lung cancer approached to our hospital and was treated with appropriate treatment modalities based on the principles of Ayurveda such as periodical purification therapy, symptomatic and anti-cancerous treatment along with rejuvenation therapy showed promising result in extending the life span to the expected median survival rate with improvement in the quality of life.

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Authors: Pushkar Singh Bhakuni1 *, Sanjay Kumar Singh2 and Shashi Kant Tiwari

Skin is the largest organ of the body and part of the integumentary system. All major skin disorders in Ayurveda are described under Kustha. Dadru is also a subtype of Kustha. According Acharya Charaka Dadru is a Pittkapha pradhan tridoshaj vyadhi affecting all age group of population. Kandu, Mandal, Raga, Pidika are the cardinal features of Dadru. Based on symptomatology Dadru is simulated with Tinea in modern perspective, which is superficial fungal infection affect skin, hair and nail. Incidence rate of Dadru gradually increasing day to day because of improper ahara-vihajra.The knowledge of nidana is helpful for proper diagnosis, prevention of disease and treatment also. The main objective of the study is to evaluate and analyze the etiological factors of Dadru Roga, for this purpose, an observational study was done on 40 patients of Dadru, based on demographic data, Aharaja,Viharaja nidana.

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Authors: Asha Malviya1 *Jyoti Rani2 and Vitthal G Huddar

Sciatica is considered as Gridhrasi in Ayurveda which is characterized by pain or discomfort associated with sciatic nerve. This disease very badly affects the quality of life of patient. Modern medicine has no permanent treatment for sciatica. Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the Ayurvedic management including Raktamokshana, Shodhana, Shamana and Rasayana Chikitsa in Gridhrasi. Materials and Methods: It is a single case study. A 49‑year‑old female patient, came with complaint of difficulty in walking , severe pain in lower back region radiating towards right lower limb, numbness in right foot for past one and half year, stretching pain in left lower limb for past 3months, approached to Ayurvedic hospital where she was treated with Raktmokshana, Shodhana (Yoga basti) ,Shaman and Rasayana Chikitsa. The treatment was continued for 3 months. Results: Assessment was carried out during 2 months and satisfactory outcome came and overall quality of life of patient was significantly improved. Conclusion: The above mentioned therapy gives symptomatic relief in patients of Gridhrasi.

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Authors: Deepa C Patil1 and Veena G Rao

Diabetes mellitus is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality world over. It is estimated that approximately 1% of population suffers from Diabetes mellitus. The incidence is rising in the developed countries at the rate of about 10% per year, especially of type2 Diabetes mellitus, due to rising incidence of obesity and reduced activity levels. Madhumeha is caused due to Apathyaahara and viharasevana. While enumerating the chikitsa for Madhumeha all scholars have focused on the management of Madhumeha with a greater importance on Pathya. Ahara is said to be Mahabhaisajya, where one is not able to sustain life without diet even of endowed with medicine that is why the diet is said to be the great medicament by physician. In Ayurveda, pool of information is available in scattered form. In present day scenario, there is need to collect the scattered matter and it is to be reproduced with a scientific data base in front of the modern world.

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Authors: Shilpa Kotagi1 *, Suryanarayana Mudadla2 and Radhika Injamuri

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Atopic dermatitis is the most common chronic relapsing skin disease seen in children. It effects 10- 30% of children worldwide and frequently occurs in families with other atopic disease such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and food allergy. Objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of Kustaharakashaya tablet and Durvadya tail and comparing Kustaharakashaya Tablet and Durvadyataila with Hydroxyzine HCl with Clobetasol propionate. METHODOLOGY: 40 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria of atopic dermatitis were randomly selected and divided into two groups each group contains 20 patients, namely Group A-Kustaharakashaya tablet and Durvadyatail, Group B -Hydroxyzine HCl syrup and Clobetasol propionate ointment. SOURCE OF THE DATA: Patients were randomly selected from outdoor patients of SJG AMC& Hospital, Koppal. Clinical signs and symptoms were given suitable scores according to their severity and were assessed based on pre and post test data gathered through predesigned clinical research proforma. The results having ‘p’ value <0.05 were considered to be statistically significant in this study. RESULTS: Complete or Marked relief was not observed in any of the groups. Moderate response, 60% was noticed in Group A, where as in 57% was seen in Group B. CONCLUSION: Based on observation and results concluded as trial drug i.e. Kustaharakashaya Tablet with DurvadyaTailahas a positive role in the management of Atopic Dermatitis in Children.

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Authors: Dongre Sushma

Indian alchemy traditionally known as Rasshastra (science deal with processing of metals and minerals) is the strength of ancient Ayurveda treatment. Numerous alchemical texts were written in different era on Indian Alchemy. These books confer evidences that sole invention of this science come about in Buddhist period. Acharya Nagarjuna known as “Father of Iatrochemistry” was the first who discovered the metallurgy and the art of gold preparation from Mercury. As the whole world is looking forward to the remedies which heals and rejuvenate the body, Rasashastra medicine which is having curative and preventive aspect gives assurance of longer life and stability for achieving higher goals in the life. Nagarjuna was the great Buddhist philosopher and the most revered person after Gautam Buddha in Buddhism. He performed immense activities for the benefit of the Doctrine and human beings. He wrote many standard treatises on Indian alchemy viz. Kakshaputatantra, Rasaratnakara and Arogyamanjari etc. Vrinda and Chakrapani Datta are the other notable treatises of this period. Vrindmadhava is one who not only charted diagnostic techniques of diseases but also mentioned therapeutic uses of Rasushadhies. Use of Lohadhatu and Mandoor (Iron compounds and oxides) with plant based medicines are important inputs of Vrinda while on other hand use of Rasparpati in Grahani vyadhi(GIT disorders) was first discovered by Chakradutta. Use of Loha rasayana is also seen frequently in books by Chakradutta. So it can be concluded that Nagarjuna and his contemporaries have lifted this science of alchemy to the topmost position.

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Authors: Akanksha Chauhan1 *, Ruby Rani Agarwal2 and Shashi Kant Tiwari

In India, typhoid fever is still an endemic disease. Humans are the only natural source for Salmonella typhi and is transmitted through contaminated water and food. Jwara is the most powerful ailment because it affects the whole body, senses, and the mind due to Vikriti of Rasavahasrotas and Manavahasrotas. The main objective of the study is to evaluate and analyse the etiological factors of Pittoulbana Sannipataj Jwara, for this purpose an observational study was done on 50 patients of Pittoulbana Sannipataj Jwara, based on demographic data, Aharaja, Viharaja, Mansika nidana. Nidana Parivarjana is the best treatment for any disease. After analyzing the etiological factors, Pathya and Apathya described in Ayurveda along with Nidana Parivarjana can be prescribed for the prevention and management of diseases.

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Authors: Sapna Kaushish1* , Chinky Goyal2 , Amrit Malik3 and Sudhir Malik

Woman is the root cause for progeny as she only can procreate and thus lay the foundation of a healthy society. Woman’s health is the pivot not only for the healthy and happy status for her family rather to be whole society or even to the nation at large. Hence it is our first and foremost responsibility to protect her health. Owing to complicated structure of the female body, she is subjected to a large number of complaints connected with genital organs giving rise to gynaecological disorders interrupting her routine life. In Ayurvedic classics majority of the gynaecological disorders have been described under the heading of Yonivyapada, counting being twenty in number. Present study deals with literature available in the Ayurvedic text regarding Yonivyapada viz. Etymological derivation, historical review, types according to doshic predominance, Nidanas (Samanya Nidanas), complications, prognosis, general principles of treatment given by Charaka, Sushruta and Vagbhatta. An attempt has also been made to correlate Yonivyapadas with modern diseases.

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Authors: Veena Kumari1 *and Niranjan Rao

Amavata is a disease caused due to the vitiation or aggravation of Vata associated with Ama, which takes shelter in the Shleshma Sthana (Sandhi, Amashaya) 1 . The clinical presentation of Amavata closely mimics with Vata special variety of Rheumatological disorders called Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is widely prevalent throughout the world. The overall worldwide prevalence is 0.8% and steadily increases to 5% in women over the age of 70. Rheumatoid arthritis is 2-3 times more common in women compared to men. In India, the prevalence has been estimated to be 0.7%2 . Virechana is one amongst the samshodhana karma mentioned in classics, which removes the morbid dosha through adho marga of shareera3 . This is not only beneficial to do the Pitta nirharana but also eliminates other morbid doshas. It is the line of treatment of Amavata.

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Authors: Shalinee1 *, Pravesh Tomar2 , Gyanendra D. Shukla3 and Shobhit Kumar

Artavakshaya is described in Sushruta Sutra Sthana during description of “Dosha Dhatu Mala Kshaya Vriddhi” and it is defined as Alpartava both in amount and duration with associated symptom of ‘Yathochitakala Adarshnam’ and ‘Yonivedana’. Aartavakshaya symptoms resemble with Hypomenorrhoea and Oligomenorrhoea based on their signs and symptoms described in the modern medical science. But in Artavakshaya, Acharya Sushruta mentioned Yoni Vedana which may resembles to dysmenorrhoea in modern text. Artavakahaya is the most prevalent associated clinical condition met in day to day gynecological practice especially in adolescent and young age group women. Present study was designed to establish an Ayurvedic management of Oligomenorrhoea & Hypomenorrhoea. The treatment given was JY-P Ghan Vati (Anubhoot Yoga) with Krishna Til Kwath and Shatpushpa (Anethum sowa)Churna after Koshtha-Shuddhi. Aims & Objectives: -To study the efficacy of JY-P Ghan Vati with Krishna Til Kwath the management of Artavakshaya. To study the efficacy of Shatpushpa (Anethum sowa)Churna in the management of Artavakshaya & to compare effect of both drugs in the management of Artavakshaya. To observe adverse effects of drugs according to complains of patients if any. Material & Methods:-60 clinically diagnosed patients of Artavakshaya (Oligomenorrhoea and Hypomenorrhoea) were randomly selected from OPD/IPD Dept. of Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga, Rishikul Campus Haridwar and were divided into three groups of 20 patients each. In Group-A JY-P Ghan Vati with Krishna Til Kwath, In Group-B Shatpushpa Churna and in Group-C JY-P Ghan Vati with Krishna Til Kwath and Shatpushpa Churna were given for three consecutive menstrual cycles. Results: - All the three groups shown statistically significant results in treatment of Artavakshaya but on inter comparison of groups, Group-C (JY-P Ghan Vati with Krishna Til Kwath+ Shatapushpa Churna) showed better results than Group-B and Group-A in all subjective parameters, on the basis of percentage relief.

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Authors: Simi Scaria1 *, Rajalaxmi M G2 and Padmakiran C

Vamana karma is one among the panchakarma therapy considered as the best therapy for the elimination of vitiated kapha and kapha samsrista dosha. Psoriasis is a long standing auto immune disease characterized by patchy skin lesions which is typically red in colour associated with itching and scaling. Psoriasis with its signs and symptoms has similarities with kapha pradhana kustha. In this present clinical study, Kutajaphaladi yoga was used to assess the efficacy of vamana karma in Psoriasis. Assessment of psoriasis was done with ‘psoriasis area severity index’ (PASI), Auzpitz sign & Candle grease sign. This study showed statistically significant result with reduction in PASI score (P < 0.000). The study concluded that Kutajaphaladi yoga was effective in the management of psoriasis. More researches on comparison are needed to be conducted with other emetic drugs of higher safety and efficacy.

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Authors: Bhavisha Siddhpura1 * and Bharti Umretia

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus Willd and Liliaceae family) is very well recognized as “Who possesses a hundred husbands”. It has identical use in the treatment of female reproductive system as well as the rejuvenative therapy known as Rasayana by using the different dosage forms of Shatavari such as Swarasa, Kalka, Kwatha, Kshira, Ghrita and Taila and many more. In view of this, the present review is aimed to gather all the information apropos the used pattern of Shatavari and its formulations from Brihatrayi. Brihatrayi has been screened comprehensively to collect this information. Screening revealed that, Shatavari is extravagantly used in the form of Kalka and Kwatha in maximum formulations mentioned in Brihatrayi. Among 179 different dosage forms of Shatavari, 101 Taila and Ghrita Yoga have been mentioned in Brihatrayi that shows lipid solubility of the active ingredients of Shatavari. Hence this review would provide a new vision to understanding possible modification in drug development of Shatavari.

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Authors: Jasminbegam B. Momin1 *,V E Gogate2 and P V Kulkarni

Ayurveda the full-fledged system of medicine offers wisdom and practices for living a healthy life. It gives utmost importance to personal health by stating ‘aarogyam moolam uttamam.’ This can be achieved by following proper dincharya, ritucharya and sadvritta along with healthy dietary habits. The ancient ayurvedic samhitas have explained different pathya kalpanas under the kritanna varga like manda, peya, vilepi, yavagu, yusha, etc. These are important in the field of prevention of health where different dravyas are used for maintaining and sustaining the living body. In therapeutics also many pathya kalpanas are described as a vehicle for shodhana and shamana formulations. But still these therapeutic measures remain neglected because of reluctant approach towards unfamiliar methodology of these pathya kalpanas. This article aims to review the detail concept of pathya kalpana in order to explore the scientific approach towards ancient dietary regimen to ensure the healthy life.

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Authors: Nashir N Parmar

A 30 year old female patient came to Ayurveda chikitsalay and Panchkarm Centre, Upleta with compliant of bloody diarrhoea, sticky fecal with foul smell, abdominal pain , nausea and burning in chest since 2 years. She was treated with ayurvedic treatments as an outdoor patient for six month period. Āyurvedic preparations like grahankapatras, mustadiyog, and Tablet: Ayopan were given. After 6 months of treatment patient was improving through Āyurvedic management without need of hospitalization and immunosuppressive medicine like Mesalamine1.2gm. All of her complaints like bleeding per ano, sticky fecal with foul smell, abdominal pain, nausea and burning in chest were cured. After six month of ayurvedic treatment Colonoileoscopy report was totally normal.

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Authors: Devan Reghunathan

Arshasis worldwide public health crisis. Ayurveda offers various measures for the management of arshas. Of these measures bheshaja chikitsa is having more importance. Guda Varti is considered as foremost chikitsa. In this paper its thorough description of properties, preparation and procedure is studied. As varti proyoga are found effective against arshas, their usuage should be fostered in current ayurvedic practise.

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Authors: Priyanka Rani1 *, Gunjan Sharma2 , Renu Rao3 and Ekta Ramola

Eyeshold special status among all the sense organs because good vision is crucial for social and intellectual development of human beings. Hence authentic classics prescribed several preventive and curative measures for the management of ophthalmic disorders. Among them, topical treatments are very unique, effective in the management of eye diseases and are called Netra Kriyakalpa. Netra Kriyakalpa has very fast action on the target tissues of eye. Anjana is a medicinal preparation which is applied on the lower palpebral conjunctiva. Its active principles may be transferred to the interior of the eye according to their hydrophilic and lipophilic qualities mainly through the conjunctiva and cornea by paracellular and transcellular pathways. Haridradi Anjana is Ayurvedic topical formulation mentioned in Yog Ratnakar1 . The formulation is helpful in curing redness, burning sensation, watering, itching, photophobia, ropy discharge2 in the eye. Keeping all these points in view the present study has been planned with an aim to analyses the physicochemical profile of Haridradi Anjana in ointment form

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Authors: Aktthu Suresh1 *,Vidya Ballal2 and Anusha

Objective: To study the effect of vishnu taila on endometrium of wistar albino rats Method: In this study,24 healthy wistar albino rats weighing 200-250gms were selected .They were then grouped into four with 6 rats in each group.Group 1 was the normal control group which was given with normal food pellets.Group 2 was the test group which was given with vishnu taila .Group 3 was given with Ovral L. Group 4 was given with Ovral L followed by Vishnu taila after half an hour. The drug was administered orally for 21 days. Animals were sacrificed and histology of uterus was studied. Result: The histopathologic study revealed proliferative phase of the endometrium. Conclusion: From the above study it can be concluded that the drug Vishnu taila can be administered to improve the proliferative phase and thereby facilitating endometrial receptivity for fertilized egg.

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Authors: Veena Kumari1 *and Niranjan Rao

Kamala is Raktapradoshaja vikara in which there is excessive aggravation of Pitta dosha that burns Rakta and Mamsa dhatu which in turn leads to the manifestation of disease Kamala. It has great resemblance with Jaundice. Liver disease produces a wide range of clinical manifestations. Jaundice is the main manifestation of acute liver disease, usually in association with systemic features of acute illness. Jaundice refers to the yellow appearance of the skin, sclerae and mucous membranes resulting from an increased bilirubin concentration in the body fluids. In our classics we get detailed treatment modalities for the disease Kamala through Shodhana, Shamana and Nidana parivarjana. Here a case of Kamala has been discussed along with its effective management.

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Authors: Mukesh Kumar Tiwary1 *, Gitanjali Sasmal2 and Vinay Bhardwaj3

Ayurveda is the science of life. Ayurveda has great contribution in treatment of diseases as well as prevention of diseases. If we follow the rules of Dincharya we will be healthy without any medicine. The first step in Dincharya is Brahma Muhurta. Brahma muhurta is a period of two muhurtas, or about one and half hour before dawn. In the Ayurvedic literature, this period is considered as ideal time for Adhyayana, Vyayama, Dhyana, Worship or any other religious practices. Nowadays, we all are suffering from diseases due to change in our lifestyle. At the time of Brahma muhurta the environment is clean & pollution free. Along with the clean air, the pleasant atmosphere, absence of noise, rays of the rising sun are very beneficial to the health. The cheerful atmosphere has a considerable effect on the body and mind. The person who wakes up in Brahma muhurta (early morning), his ageing process is delayed as it decreases oxidative stress in body. Awakening in Brahma-muhurta destroys the harmful effects at primary level as well as increases the health and life span. It is important to understand about the relation of Doshas with the time of the day. After review of this article, aim of this study to know about the physiological benefits of waking up in Brahma Muhurta.

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Authors: Renu Bharat Rathi and Bharat Jagdish Rathi

Corona virus is initiating cluster of severe acute respiratory syndrome all over the globe, leads to pandemic. The major preventive mode is being self-isolated if symptoms present and remain in quarantine if asymptomatic but exists history of contact or travel. According to Ayurveda, no disease can occur if Doshas are in balance and Agni is in good state, in turn immunity also persists optimum to defy any disease. Therefore, for prevention of any Nija-AgantujSansargaj/Upasargaj Vyadhi /communicable disease, one should follow daily-diet-seasonal regimen-cleansing by Panchkarma, Sadvritta (Code of conduct), Acharrasayan-AR(ethical principles), Satvavajay (mind control therapy) and Rasayanadi few Ayurveda interventions which may prove helpful in prevention and management of new viral infections prevalent now a day.

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Authors: Preeti1 *, Sanjay Kumar Singh2 and Seema Joshi

Nadi Pariksha is one of the important parameter mentioned under Ashtvidha Rog Pariksha by Yogratnakar. He has given so much importance to this Pariksha that he placed Nadi at the topmost position under Ashtvidha Pariksha. One can determine the healthy and diseased state of the individuals as well as normalcy or disequilibrium of Dosha, Dhatu,, Mala and Agni is assessed through the behaviour of different types of Pulses. The Concept of Nadi Pariksha found in various ancient Ayurvedic Samhitas like Sharangdhar, Bhavprakash, Yogratnakar Ravansamhita, Kanad etc. Acharya Sharangdhara flourished it in his work as a means of diagnosis and prognosis. The aim of this work is better understanding of the different characters of Pulse mentioned in Ayurvedic literatures in modern perspective.

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Authors: Santra Ramen1 *, NR NavodayRaju2 , PR Rajalekshmy3 and Panchaxarimath Archana

Tea and coffee are the popular beverages consumed worldwide. Yearly an average of billion kilograms of tea and coffee are produced and consumed. Caffeine-containing beverage is most common drink next to water. Although caffeine may improves airway function modestly up to four hours in people with asthma. But more consumption of tea and coffee has some ill effects on different system of the body. Other than consumption of tea or coffee, the adulteration which are admixtures causing severe health hazards. To maintain a healthy lifestyle one should follow the health beverages mentioned in Ayurveda according to season. Traditional health drinks are to be promoted and bring in to practice instead of tea and coffee, which is beneficial for health.

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Authors: Sapna Kumari Vishwas1 *, Anil Kumar2 , K K Sharma3 , SanjayGupta4 and Parul Sharma

Nasya Karma is one among five procedures of Panchakarma, in which processed medicines is delivered through nasal route, either in the form of Ghee, oil, powder, liquid or smoke. It is particularly indicated in the treatment of Urdhavajatrugata Rogas(diseases occurring in the organs situated in Shira Pradesha/above the clavicle) but it works on the diseases of whole body by improving the activity of the different glands and nervous system. According to Ayurvedic classics Nasa is the entrance (doorway) of Shira Pradesha which means that it might be connected pharmacodynamically through neurovascular system i.e.blood vessels &nervous system (olfactory nerves). The Nasya Dravya which is administered in nostrils reaches to the Shira and eliminates the vitiated Doshas, which are responsible for producing disorders. Pharmacodynamics of the Nasya Karma can be understood through various mechanisms related to anatomical and physiological studies i.e. absorption mechanism, vascular pathway, lymphatic pathway & neural pathway

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Authors: Ruksar1 *, Anamika Soni2 and Suredra Soni

Aging itself is not a disease however, the risk factors of developing diseases increases with age. The population of the elderly in India was 57 million as compared with 20 million in 1951, as per the 1991 census. There has been a sudden and progressive increase in the number of elderly persons between 1991 and 2001 and it has been projected that, the number of elderly people would rise to about 324 million, by the year 2050. The diseases occurring due to aging in elderly are known as Geriatric disease. Risk factors for geriatric diseases are trauma/injury, development of non-communicable diseases, poverty and social isolation. Common geriatric diseases are Dementia, Mental disorders, Sleep disorders, Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive impairment, impaired mobility, Chronic pain disorders etc. According to Ayurveda, ageing (Jara) is considered as Swabhavaj Roga. This principle of prevention involves following the Ayurvedic daily regimens (Dincharya) eg. Anjana, Abhyanga, Nasya etc., Seasonal regimens (Ritucharya) and proper dietary protocols which are main elements for prevention of Geriatric disorders. The role of Rasayan drugs in prevention and treating geriatric problems is also well proved in various clinical studies.

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Authors: A Clinical Study on Assessment of Psychological Stress and Sleeping Quality in Patients of Pandu Roga Vis-A -Vis Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)

Introduction – Iron deficiency is very common cause of anemia in the world and is more dominant in women than men. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is considered as a nutritional deficiency disorder. Ayurveda has also given description about a similar disease Pandu Roga (a disease entity with clinical picture resembling anemia) in Charak Samhita, Pandu Roga Adhyaya wherein the disease has been described to be caused also due mental or psychological stress. Sleep is reported to be affected negatively by psychological stress. Further, a research paper on sleep quality in IDA patients, also reported for bad sleep quality in them as compared to controls. Based on the above concept of Ayurveda and contemporary medical science, the following paper aims to assess the psychological stress status and sleeping quality in the patients of IDA (comes under the umbrella of Pandu Roga) as compared to healthy controls. Material and Methods - 30 newly diagnosed cases of IDA (Pandu Roga) from the OPD and IPD of the institution were assessed for stress by Perceived stress scale (PSS) and sleeping quality by Pittsburg sleeping quality assessment index (PSQI) and compared to 30 healthy controls to observe for any relationship. The data was analysed statistically using IBM SPSS version 16.0 (Illnosis,USA.) and GraphPad Prism 5 (GraphPad Software Inc, CA, USA). Statistical significance was considered among the groups (p<0.05). Observation & Discussion - It was found that 56% of patients and 30.5% controls reported a bad sleep quality. The total Pittsburgh sleep quality index score was 6.56±0.32 in patients and 6.23±0.23 in controls as revealed by PSQI. Assessment of stress status by PSS revealed severe PSS with value 24-30 found in 6 cases as compared to 3 controls and moderate PSS of 14-23 was found in 20 cases as compared to 19 controls. The total Mean perceived stress score in cases was observed 20.10±0.60 and 19.20±0.94 in controls. No statistically significant correlation was observed between PSS and Hb values in controls and PSS and sleeping quality in both cases and controls. Conclusion – The study reveals some scientific evidence to the etiopathological part of psychological factors Chinta (stress), Shoka (grief), Krodha (anger or frustation) and Bhaya (fear) in the causation of Pandu Roga (IDA). There seems to be cause and effect relationship between stress and IDA. Sleeping quality was found deteriorated in the cases as compared to controls. However, the study revealed no association between stress and sleep quality

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Authors: Nibedita Panda1 *, Tarun Kumar Dwibedi2 , Manjunath Akki3 and Suresh N Hakkandi

Ayurveda is the science of life. It heals by using the natural resources. Janu Sandhi is the largest joint and bears the weight of the body. Janusandhigatavata is one of the most painful conditions of human body. It worsens the daily life. Its prevalence rate is 5.78% in rural India, among them 25-30% are symptomatic and 80% patients are at the age of 65 years. The Pain and involvement Janu Sandhi indicates the vitiation of Vayu. Ushna, Snigdha, Vedana Sthapana are the characters that reduces Vata Dosha. Hence, it will also reduce the signs and symptoms of Janusandhigatavata. Bhaishajya Ratnavali advocated the use of Vishagarbha Taila in Vatavyadhi Rogadhikara. It has the same properties that are required to pacify Vata Dosha and its symptoms. The Vishagarbha Taila can be used in the form of Abhyanga and Dhara. However, we have modified Janubasti based on the concept of Shirodhara, ShiroBasti, which are explained in the context of Mrudhni Taila by Acharya Vagbhata and Netra Tarpana explained by all the Acharya of Brihatrayee and Laghutrayee. The luke warm oil is poured to the prepared Janupaali and this oil is kept for 30 minutes. The Swedana as Poorvakarma and warmth of the Taila causes vasodilatation and modulate the absorption of the active principles presents in the Vishagarbha Taila. This absorption is favored by the bilipid layer of cell membrane to enter the active principles of the Taila to the cell organelles and nourishes them. Thus restoring the normal function of the Janu Sandhi, i.e. movement and relives pain of the joint.

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Authors: Deepak Verma1 * and Shivangi Kunwar

Arsha is one of the commonest disease which affect people now a days. It is correlated with the hemorrhoids due to similarities in the appearance of the masses. According to Acharaya Charaka the treatment of the Arsha is given after the assessment of the Dhoshika predominance. To evaluate the dominant Dosha Acharayas have describe clinical features of different Doshika Arsha. Formation of Mamsa Ankura is one classical feature of Arsha. Mamsa Ankuras are the masses occur in the Guda region and have different shape, colour or appearance. In present time these Mamsa Ankura are correlated with the Hemorrhoidal mass due to their resemblance, therefore it is diagnosed and treated as Hemorrhoidal mass by the medical practitioners. The aim of this research is to clarify the features of different Doshika Arsha Mamsa Ankura described in Sushruta Samhita and then evaluate that either these features are present in the Hemorrhoidal pile mass or not. Clarifying the features of Mamsa Ankura and also its relation with the hemorrhoid pile mass is the main purpose of this research.

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Authors: Gopa Kumar1 *and Santhi Krishna A S2

BACKGROUND: In Ayurveda Classics, Sneha Kalpanas constitutes to be the most widely used and preferred formulations as it incorporates both water and lipid soluble active constituents of the medicine adding to its therapeutic efficacy. Vachalasunadi Taila (VT) is a potent poly herbal formulation explained in the context of Ear Diseases in Sahasrayogam. No research work has been carried out till date and hence an attempt is made to evaluate the Pharmaceutico -analytical standardization of VT with special reference to Murchita (MTT) and Amurchitha tila taila (ATT). METHODOLOGY: VT was prepared as per the reference of Sharangadhara Samhita. The sample was subjected to different phytochemical parameters like pharmacognostical, physicochemical, and instrumental method of analysis comparing Murchitha (MTT) and Amurchitha (ATT) Tila Taila. RESULT: Results for parameters includes specific gravity (0.89, 0.91 gm/ml), Refractive Index (1.486, 1.495), acid value (0.44, 0.45), iodine value (111.81, 113.67%), saponification value (187.09, 190.65), ester value (186.65, 190.2). Instrumental analysis with HPTLC and GC-MS for MTT and ATT also showed a slight difference. CONCLUSION The Pharmaceutico-Analytical standardization of samples reveals an improved stability data in terms of longer shelf life for VT prepared with MTT and VTA showed significant results in all other assessed organoleptic and physico chemical parameters.

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Authors: Borkar Sneha P1 *, Dalvi Prachi D2 and Mahesh Deshpande

Physical and mental constitution plays a vital role to form a sportsperson. Sports and Exercise are essential part of human life. It helps in development of an individual at physical, mental, social, cultural and spiritual level. Neck and shoulder joints are primarily used in all activities. Along with the daily exercise, help of Ayurveda in training of sportsmen can give lucrative results. Nasya is one of the effective ways to improve the musculature of the neck, shoulder and chest. This study is randomized controlled clinical trial. The study was carried out in 2 groups, of only 100 male regular healthy athletes. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of Anutaila Nasya on muscular strength of shoulder and chest in Athletes. Methodology: Sample size: 100 Athletes were selected .GROUPING: 1. Experimental group: This Group received Anutaila Nasya along with their regular exercise for 3 months daily. 2. Control group: This Group was kept only on exercise without Nasya for 3 months. Agegroup: between 20– 30 year. Results Chest and shoulder muscular strength increases by doing nasya therapy along with exercise after 90 days.

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Authors: Pawan Kumar Sagar1 *, R Murugeswaran2 , R.P. Meena3 , M.W.Ahmed4 , S.A.Ansari5 , S. Khair6 , and S A A Hashmi7

Standardization is used to describe all measures under taken during the manufacturing process and quality control as well as quality assurance of drug leading to its reproducible quality. Most of the traditional and classical preparation of compound medicine are effective but still they lack in its standardization. Therefore, we need to develop standard techniques to standardize and validate herbal formulations. The drug Itrifal Haamaan is therapeutically used as Blood purifier, Anti-Vitiligo, Anti-Pityriasis, Prevents premature graying of hairs and Phlegmatic diseases. The drug Itrifal Haamaan was prepared in three different batches as per the guidelines of National Formulary of Unani Medicine(Part-IV). Present study is aimed to evaluate the pharmacopoeial standards using physico-chemical parameters; HPTLC fingerprinting, quality control and assurance parameters using WHO guidelines to ascertain the quality of drug. The physico-chemical data showed that the drug contain LOD/ Moisture (9.51%), Total Ash (1.65%), Acid in-soluble Ash(0.60%), Alcohol and Water soluble extractive matters (51.07%) & (71.04%), pH(1% solution) (4.77), pH(10% solution) (4.26), Bulk Density (1.5415 gm/ml),Reducing Sugar and Non-Reducing Sugar (58.54%) & (7.79%) and the TLC/HPTLC finger prints showed various spots at 254nm, 366nm and visible light (V-S reagent).The quality control study revealed the absence of microbial load, aflatoxins, heavy metals and pesticide residues, and can be considered safe for internal use and for curing for treated patients. The evaluated standards will be very useful for laying the phamacopoeial standards and as be supporting reference of Itrifal Haamaan and also in providing the quality medicine to needful human being.

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Authors: Panchami S Rao and Krishnamurthy N

The Ulnar artery being one of the major arteries related with the upper limb of the body. Most of the times its origin is the brachial artery at the cubital fossa. Its importance is such that it supplies to the most parts of the forearm, hand and also communicates with the radial artery forming superficial palmar arch. Hence in its injury, major part of the upper limb gets affected. In the routine dissection of the male cadaver, in the dissection hall of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Kuthpady, Udupi, by the Department Of Shareera Rachana a variation of high origin of ulnar artery from the brachial artery at arm level was observed and has been highlighted in this article.

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Authors: Rathi S

Introduction This is a case report of 45 year old female who visited Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, Bangalore with the complaint of half headache which starts mildly in the morning and increases gradually as the day goes on, reaches the peak at around 12 PM and subsides in the evening. The symptoms aggravate during the days when the lady walks under the sun and after head bath. Based on the symptoms, the diagnosis was made as Suryavarta. Materials and Methods The subject was systematically reviewed and intervention was planned according to chikitsa sutra of Suryavarta. Result The subject showed considerable improvement subjectively as shown by Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) score. Discussion Attribute based treatment is one of the treatment modality told in Ayurveda. LanghanaBrimhaneeyam is the chapter in AshtangaHridaya which explains the treatment for the three doshas based on gunas(attributes). Based on this, in the present study, guna based treatment forsuryavarta is studied.

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Authors: Ananda K V and Janaki Y S

The concept of srotas has been described vividly and scientifically in Ayurvedic literature. According to Charakacharya, srotas is a functional unit by which sravana occurs. Srotas are the systems that carry or circulate the Doshas and Dhatu to the various organs. In the process of circulation, the Dhatu are transformed from one after the other dhatu (Rasa to Shukra). Each Dhatu has two aspects i.e., nutrition to the first dhatu and subsequently to the next. Each Srotas has a Srotomoola, a srotomarga (passage) and srotomukha (mouth or opening). The abnormality of this system leads to physiological states and likewise, the impairment of their integrity leads to pathological state. A healthy srotas is responsible for good health. Structural or functional abnormality leads to manifestation of diseases.

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Authors: Shivani Arora

The concept of Hridaya is found in nearly all the texts of Ayurveda. It is well described in “Arthe Dash Mahamully Adhyaya” and “Trimarmiya Adhyaya” of Charak Samhita and in “Garbh-Vyakarana Shariropkramnitya Adhyaya”of Sushrut Sharir Sthana. The word Hridaya itself is expressive of its function, which is Hr-taking, Da-giving, and Ya-moving. In Ayurveda, we have certain examples where a single term has multiple meanings to indicate different materials in different concepts. Hridaya is one of such examples. A careful study reveals that, at least two organs share almost equal claims to put themselves synonymous with the term Hridaya. At one end of the scale, it is the view that Hridaya is brain and on the other extremity is the notion that Hridaya refers to heart. Ayurveda described both brain and heart under one dome i.e., Hridaya. As per Ayurvedic treatises, Hridaya is not an organ that pumps blood, but something with much extensive area of action. Samhitas claims that Hridaya is that which controls body, mind, and senses and also is a seat of the intellect and vitality. But they had not mentioned the physiology of Hridaya especially how intellect, mind, sense of perception works though they are situated in Hridaya. In view of this, the entity Hridaya attracts the attention. Through this article, an attempt has been made to understand the Hridaya in the sense of heart and brain.

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Authors: Gaurav Balat, L P Dei and S B Donga

Background: Increase of infertile couple is a burning problem worldwide which every gynaecologist has to face. The cause is anovulation, Tubal blockage, endometrial factor and cervical factor are the contributing factor for female infertility whereas defective spermatogenesis, erectile dysfunction, azospermia, oligospermia are main contributing factor for male infertility whereas combine factor is 10%.Ayurveda science of life provided ampules of medicine, panchakarma therapy including rasayana for best remedy not only promoting the conception but also for best progeny. Here a case study of patient suffering from infertility due to anovulation has presented. Aim & Objective: The present study is an effort to understand the disease according to Ayurvedic principles & to evaluate the role of a safer and cost-effective Ayurvedic treatment modality in anovulatory female infertility. Materials and Methods: A clinical case study of female infertility due to an ovulation. A primary female infertility Patient with age 22 yrs with 3 years active marital life attending the O.P.D. of P.T.S.R. of IPGT & RA, Jamnagar. Anovulatory cycle was confirmed diagnosed continuous two cycle by TVS between 11th to 20th days of menstrual cycle. Brihatyadi yapana basti was administered for 15 days, 2 consecutive cycle from 5th day after menstruation. Results: Patient had conceived just after 2nd cycle of Basti. Conclusion: Hence it has been concluded that Brihatyadi Yapana basti can be practice as a line of treatment for anovulatoty female infertility by Ayurvedic gynecologists which needs further research in large sample to establish.

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Authors: Aparna K, Santosh L Yadahalli and Ananta S Desai

INTRODUCTION In the modern era of stressful life with unlawful food habits and lifestyle has led to the manifestation of metabolic disorders like Diabetes mellitus, which can be correlated to Madhumeha. It is of high concern due to its increased mortality and morbidity. There are different modalities of chikitsa in Ayurvedic Panchakarma therapy which are capable of treating the manas and shareera. Shirolepa is one such procedure which holds good in manoshareeravyadhi. Here an effort is made to study the effect of amalkyadi kalkashirolepa in patients of diabetes mellitus with and without history of stress. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 20 patients were selected and divided into two groups, group A consisted of patients with history of stress and group B consisted of patients with no history of stress. For both groups amalakyadi kalka shirolepa was given. RESULTS Both the groups showed good improvement but group A had given better results. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Shirolepa has shown good results in both groups but it has got better results when stress factor is involved in the pathology of the disease.

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Authors: Prashanth K and Shree Raksha

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a skin malignancy that rarely metastasizes and is the local invasive carcinoma of the basal layer of the epidermis. This is usually a slow growing, locally invasive tumour. The characteristic finding is of ovoid cells in nests with a single ‘palisading’ layer. It is only the outer layer of cells that actively divide. High risk BCCs are the ones that are large (>2 cm) and located at specific sites (near the eye, nose, ear) and have ill-defined margins. The main line of treatment adopted is the Radiotherapy, Surgery- excision, Local Chemotherapy, Laser etc. Based on the features of BCC we can co-relate the condition as raktarbuda in our classics. Therefore considering arbuda as chedya vyadhi, chedana was done followed by shodhana using kshara. This has caused complete remission of the disease with no recurrence in long term follow up.

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Authors: Neeta Jamra and Suresh Kag

Dermatology and cosmetology are the leading branches of the medical science, because the prevalence of skin diseases and cosmetic problems is very high and is of serious concern in the society. In Ayurvedic classics skin diseases have been mainly described under the heading of kusthanidan and chikitsa, where eighteen types of kusth have been described but this is not the only description of skin diseases in Ayurveda. Various types of skin diseases as well as individual features of skin diseases have been mentioned at various places in Ayurvedic texts.

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Authors: Neelam Singh, Alok singh Sengar, Bipin Bihari Khuntia, Manisha and Om Prakash

Sthanika chikitsa or Local treatment plays very crucial role in the management of various gynaecological disorders. In classics, various local therapeutic measures have been described for Yonivyapadas. In Ayurveda there are various forms of local treatments such as Yoni Pichu, Yoni Dhupana, Yoni Dhavana, Yonilepana, YoniVarti, Kshar Karma and Agnikarma have been mentioned for the management of various gynaecological and obstetrical disorders. Although it is more of local treatment but its effect is systemic too and capable of preventing complications of diseases. Yoni Pichu is one of the types of sthanika chikitsa where sterile medicated pichu is kept inside the vagina for a specific period of time. In this article Yoni Pichu chikitsa reviewed through ayurvedic classics with its concept, procedure, probable mode of action and uses.

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Authors: Vandana, Alok Kumar Srivastava, Manab Jyoti Sharma, Rakhi Nautiyal, Shalinee Seepal

Respiratory disease threatens as emerging public health crisis like Asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis, Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer affect in worldwide, causing widespread morbidity and mortality rate. 100 millions of population in the world suffer from chronic respiratory diseases. 4 million people die prematurely from respiratory diseases each year. In modern Broncho dilators, Corticosteroids, Anti-IgE Antibodies are mainly used but not get much relief. In Ayurveda Panchakarma is most important part of the treatments. It is curative promotive, preventive, and rehabilitative therapy. Vamana (Emesis) is a first, major and strenuous procedure of Panchkarma. Procedure of Vamana karma in which dosha (toxin) are completely removed by upper channels i.e. mouth especially the Kaphaand Pitta dosha brought to Amashaya (stomach) from all over the body. During aggravated kaphadosha, it is best treatment which clear the toxins from the Respiratory tract and GIT. Vamana is mainly indicated in allergic condition like Bronchial asthma, COPD, Rhinitis, sinusitis etc. Vamana karma not only detoxifies the body in normal condition and disease stage but also provides nutrition, functioning, elasticity of lung tissue & gives natural immunity of the body. Vamana act as anti- histamine activity to washout the existing histamine from the respiratory system so Vamana is first treatment choice in respiratory disease.

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Authors: Kiran Kumari, Ram Adhar Singh and Sumit Kumar

Aahar is the base of life. In today’s era many people are suffering from so many diseases, they are very confused about their diet. Aacharya Charak had described about aaharmatra, aaharsewankaal, vairodhikaahar, astaahar vidhivisesaytan. Inappropriate aahar are root causes of many diseases. Ayurveda is the oldest system of medicine. Its main aim is to maintain the health of a person by preventing the disease to healthy person and to cure the disease of ill person. If we take proper food in proper time and in proper quantity it promotes our health and if we take improper food, it causes many diseases. After proper digestion of food our body gets energy for growth of our body and all our physiological works are performed by these. If we get ill we have to take proper food for a particular disease. Six rasa has described in our samhita. These provide nutrients that boost immunity. By taking aahar as described in Charak Samhita people can live healthy life

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Authors: Ranajith L and Ranjitha

Klaibya is a condition where an individual has persistent inability to perform the sexual act even with the beloved, cooperative submissive partner due to difficulty in erection, non erection or flaccidity of penis, associated with tachycardia, perspiration exhaustion. Acharya charaka has described in detail about general& specific nidanas of klaibya, shukrapradoshaja vikaras& various types of Napumsaka. The basic etiology behind this includes psychological, neurological, vascular insufficiency, drugs side effects of antihypertensive drugs, antidepressant drugs, and disease like diabetes mellitus.To diagnose the cause there are several subjective and objective tools available viz.,-DSM-IV-TR, Diagnostic criteria are IIEF, Penile circulation studies, Penile nerve function test, NPT, PIPE, CDDU, AVRT, GSR. Based on the causes the different investigative or diagnostic technique is developed; although their clinical use may be limited on certain instances; but it helps a lot to know the inherent cause of the disease.

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Authors: Neha Soni1 *, Pravin Joshi2 and Om Prakash Rout

Ayurveda is our ancient traditional Indian system of medicine which is very rich about holistic knowledge towards health of human being.Brihatttrayi comprises three leading texts of Ayurveda i.e, Charakasamhita, Susrutasamhita and AstangaHridaya. These texts are excellent compilation of physical ailments and their treatment by using herbal drugs. Amalaki is one of the most valued herbal cure many of diseases. Different parts of Amalaki plant is used to cure many diseases like Prameha, Rakta pitta, Amla pitta, Panduroga, Grahniroga, Kustha, Gulma, Udavarta, VishamJvara etc. We find a thorough description about properties of Amalaki in Brihattrayi regarding different contexts. In present era, plants activities on different organsystem of animals have been proved by different types of experimental studies which strengthen the classical indication of the plant. This review article is an attempt to compile indications of Amalaki from Brihat-trayi in different diseases.

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Authors: Rajesh Kumar Mishra, Vishakha RWetal and Arun Gupta

Sandhigata Vata is a type of Vatavyadhi, located in Marmasthisandhigata. It is a Shula and Shotha pradhana vyadhi affecting locomotor system. Sandhis come under Madhyama Roga Marga. Shula pradhana vedana is the cardinal feature of the disease associated with Sandhi shotha with Vatapurnadrutisparsha and lack of movement of the joints. In this study total 60 patients having the complaints of osteoarthritis were randomly selected for single arm clinical trial. Patients were treated with Tikta Ksheer Basti and Upnaha of Asthisandhanaka lepa. The duration of treatment was 15 days and follow up was taken at 30th and 90th day and for the assessment of patients subjective criteria WOMAC Scale was used. Significant effect find after the treatment

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Authors: Sariput N. Bhosikar1 *, Amol U Patane2 and Gurusiddeshar J. Kalyanimath

Tobacco used disorder is a major preventable cause of death. It is a drug of addiction which contains nicotine, a major chemical constituent which can act as a stimulant. Smoking cigarette becomes a fashion so that its use is increasing day to day. According to the WHO Reports, Tobacco kills about 8 million people every year. There are about 1.1 billion adult smokers and 367 million smokeless tobacco users are in the world today. The risk of tobacco smoking is four times greater than the death from normal heart diseases. It is global social and medical problem; so it needs awareness and education from primary level. Ancient Ayurveda text book Yogaratnakara, first time explained in detail about the toxic and ill effects of tobacco. It mentions about various therapeutic uses of tobacco. In this article, we have discussed about the study of tobacco as per Ayurveda and modern science, along with its medicinal uses as well as adverse effects and its preventive measures.

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Authors: Swapnil B. Chavan, Shital Rasane and Mrudula Joshi

Erectile dysfunction refers to a problem during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the man from experiencing satisfaction from the activity. The incidence of sexual dysfunctions increases with age. The treatment available has much more side effects thus worsening the health so we need to treat disease with holistic approach and minimize the complication with help of Ayurveda. In Samhita Acharya have mentioned the types and treatment of erectile dysfunction accordingly but in today’s era there are many new arising causes responsible for erectile dysfunction. So it’s need of time to provide the appropriate Ayurvedic treatment according to evolving causative factors. Ayurveda treats a disease from all points of view such as physically, psychologically, spiritually while its treatment composes of medicines, change in lifestyle, diet, exercise which not only cures the disease but also prevents from many other diseases and smoothens your life.

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Authors: Upasana Mishra, Anita Sharma and Pradeep Saroj

Alcoholism is addiction to the consumption of alcoholic drink. It is one of the major problems faced by the society. In ayurveda classics, a number of single drugs and formulations have been mentioned for treatment of alcoholism. Kharjuradimanth is one of the important and prestigious formulation which is successfully used since the ancient period.It is mentioned in many of ayurveda texts as chakradutta, sharangadhar, bhaishajyaratnavali and bhaishajyakalpana. It was first described in chakradutta written by chakrapanidutta in 11th century. The main aim of this review study is to understand the usefulness of kharjuradimanth in alcoholism on various aspects as the positive role of this formulation in avoiding harmful effects of alcohol consumption and to know the pharmacological actions of this formula on the level of doshasand agni. The kharjuradimanth contains seven ingredients as kharjura, draksha, vrikshamala, amlika, dadim, falsa, amalkiand most of the ingredients having vatapittashamaka, agnideepaka, yakriduttejaka, hridya, balya, mastishka-nadibalaprada, aruchinashaka, vedanasthapana and other properties.