International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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Authors: Gindewar Ajay Keshavrao and Annapure S.V

Ayurveda has given prime importance to preventive as well as curative aspects. Day to day increased life style induced stress, increased faulty habits like consumption of tobacco and cigarette smoking which may affect the normal blood flow in the small peripheral arteries leads to ischemia. Thromboangiitisobliterans (TAO) is a nonatherosclerotic, segmental inflammatory disease that most commonly affects the small and medium-sized arteries and veins in the upper and lower extremities. In Buerger disease claudication,discoloration, shining of skin, parethesia and ulcer formation seen. In Ayurveda neither this disease nor the symptoms of Buerger’s disease are described, but the Acharyacharakaexplained“Anuktavyadhi” which was treated Kshaya and Vrudhilakshana. In Buerger’s disease vatadosha and raktadathuis mostly affected, which obstructed normal blood flow .With use of Dharasweda reduced the dryness ,swelling and peripheral vasodilatation and affected vatadosha which obstructed the normal blood flow which is normal by using Raktamokshan. A 30 year old male was diagnosed as Buerger’s disease underwent Dharasweda and Raktamokshan for 20 days .Patients got marked improvement in the symptoms of Buerger’s disease like claudication,discoloration, shining of skin, parethesia and ulcer formation.

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Authors: NiraliModha

Government of India under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has issued an order called Drug Price Control Order (DPCO) to fix the prices of essential drugs to provide affordable medicines to the populations of India. This paper gives overview of drug price control order and highlights the key principles of national Pharmaceutical Pricing policy, 2012 along with key elements for implementing the same.

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Authors: Prasad Kulkarni, Vishwas Gogate and Pramod Patil

Hyperlipedemia is a rise in plasma cholesterol, triglyceride or both. It is major lifestyle disorders in affluent societies. Here, a case of hyperlipedemic patient taking allopathic lipid lowering drugs regularly is successfully treated on Ayurvedic parlance. At the end of therapy, patient was not taking any allopathic or ayurvedic interventions; even though his lipid profile was normal. This condition can be considered as a Raktagatameda. Life style modifications and Ayurvedic therapy are clinically efficient in treating Hyperlipedemia like conditions.

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Authors: SampadaSandeep Sant and ShrutiPrakash Vibhute

Infertility is a problem of global proportions affecting on an average 8-12% population worldwide. Various environmental and biological factors affect the sperm count in male. Low sperm count (oligospermia) is one of the main causes of male infertility and it can be correlated with kshinshukra. Often sperm with decreased sperm concentration may also show significant abnormalities in sperm morphology and motility. Generally male infertility factors are suspected to contribute infertility in almost 40% of infertile couples, while 40% are female factors and 20% are unexplained. A male patient aged 29 years was presented with desire to get child and other associated symptoms were Bhrama(giddiness), Daurbalya(weakness) ,Timirdarshana, Shrama(post coital exhaustion), early ejaculation. On basis of symptoms and semen analysis he was diagnosed as case of kshinshukra(oligospermia) .The patient was managed with MustadiYapanVasti which is described as SHUKRA-MANSA-BALA JANANA in CHARAK SAMHITA SIDDHISTHAN. Results were assessed by semen analysis. Vasti treatment gave significant improvement in all symptoms of kshinshukra and semen parameters like sperm count, motility and numbers of dead sperms also came down.

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Authors: Rajiv Tarpe, Datt Bapardekar and Sunita Tarpe

A case of unknown bite presenting with symptoms of local erythema, burning and swelling on left arm came to OPD which was treated by following the treatment protocol of AcharyaSushruta. As per the treatment protocol for bites described by AcharyaSushruta in KalpaSthana, Jalaukavacharana was done in the present case. After performing Jalaukavacharana by using four leeches in a single sitting it was found that there was marked reduction in all the symptoms instantly and the results sustained thereafter permanently.

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Authors: Giram Ram Narayan, Annapure S. V. and R.H.Amilkanthwar

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a common senile disease. The present modern conservative management includes use of alpha blockers and 5 alpha reductase inhibitors. In operative management various type of operative may done, out of which most commonly done now a days is TURP . But both of these modalities cause various side effects. Here, Ayurveda has got definite contribution which encourages us to find solution for this burning problem of society. In AyurvedSamhitas, symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia are described under Mutraghata. There are 12 types of mutraghata; one of them is Vatashthila, The general treatment of mutraghataincludesuttarbasti.Thoughuttarbasti is a traditionally used therapy, its efficacy is not yet evaluated with karpurtilataila in management of BPH .Uttarbasti is cost effective and it may avoid surgery which ultimately results in increased quality of life of patients. So, in present clinical study, efficacy of tilatailakarpurUttarbasti in vatashthila with special reference to benign prostatic hyperplasia is evaluated.

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Authors: Udaya Ganesha B

Vasti Karma is one of the majorPanchakarma very commonly used in all kinds of Vaticailments. Acharyas have opined Vasti karma as half or complete line of treatment. Vasti karma is narrated after Virechana karma in the sequence of Panchakarma. Ayurveda has laid emphasis on prevention is better than cure. If one adopts himself in differentshodhana modalities according to the natural variations of season there may not be occurrence of any pathology.

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Authors: Awanish Pandey, Gyan Chand Kr.Morya, H.S. Mishra, R.B.Yadav and K.N. Yadav

Vatsanabha(Aconitum feroxWall. ex Seringe) belongs to family Ranunculaceae, is a poisonous herb and widely used in therapeutics of Ayurvedaand other traditional medicine after the purification methods (Shodhana /elimination of toxic components). The aim of the present study is to review the therapeutic importance of Vatsanabha. It is referred as „the king of poisons‟ in Ayurveda due to the presence of highly poisonous alkaloids in its tubers. It is categorized in Mahavishavarga(Collection of deadly poisonous herbs) in all Ayurvedic texts. AcharyaCharak has mentioned under “SthavaraVisha” by the name of „Visha’ and one of the ingredient of AindraRasayana. AcharyaSushrutahas mentioned as prime among the thirteen varieties of Kanda Visha(Poisonous tuberous root). Recent studies have proved it has anesthetic, antiarthritic, de-obstruent (Shroto-Vishodhana), diaphoretic, diuretic, sedative, nerve stimulator, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and cardiac stimulant properties.

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Authors: Bhagyalaxmi K.S, Jadhav Bhagyashree and Swati Deshpande

A poly substance dependent person is one who is addicted to three or more substances psychologically with no specific preference for any one substance. In these patients, alcohol is among the most commonly abused substance1 .Some studies have shown that adolescents have one of the highest rates of polysubstance dependence2 .According to Ayurveda all the MadakariDravya which causes Mada to the person comes under the classification of Madatyaya/Panatyaya. It is a TridoshajaVyadhi(disease caused by involvement of all three Doshas-Vata, Pitta and Kapha). It mainly vitiates Ojas,becauseMadya(Madakaridravya) contains opposite quality of ojas. Hence aneffort was made through Shodana (Vamana, Virechana, Nasyakarma) to treat the ill effects of poly substance use.

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Authors: Pooja Shrivastav and Kiran Khandare

Ksharsutra even though not described vividly by AcharyaSusruta, has been described and practiced in Ayurveda for Anorectal disorders and also for those conditions which demands gradual excision after Dr PJ Deshpande. Ksharsutra is distinguished as a medicated seton. Mechanical action of the threads or Seton and the chemical action of drugs coated on the thread together do the work of cutting, curetting, draining, and cleaning thus promoting healing of the wound. ApamargaKsharsutra is considered as the standard Ksharsutra although this ApamargaKsharsutra has been a landmark success but it has certain drawbacks like pain, burning sensation and itching associated with it during therapy and availability of Apamarga throughout the year, which is also difficult as Apamarga is a seasonal plant. Even Snuhiksheer, used in ApamargaKsharsutra, also creates many problems during preparation of thread. A very little amount is collected after the incision of the stem. It coagulates if not used early. In order to overcome these disadvantages of ApamargaKsharsutra several other Ksharsutra has been prepared by different research scholars using the drugs having binding property on thread, available in bulk, less irritant, having vranshodhaka and vranropaka properties. Thus, a study was attempted to review the published articles for the materials used in different Ksharsutra preparations. The method followed was Net and Book surfing for various materials with key words

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Authors: Kalpana Patni and Gaurav Sinha

Rakshakarma means protective measures. It is one of the important procedures extensively used in Ayurveda. It is one of the procedures involved in the resuscitation of the newborn. The concept of Rakshakarma in Ayurveda is quite efficient for providing a complete physical and psychological protective shield to the newborn. Protective measures for the new born baby are taken to prevent the infections and to clean the environment, as well as to increase humoral immunity. The fumigation (dhupana) of the Sutikagara(sanatorium/labour room) by various drugs is mentioned to protect the baby from various opportunistic infections. Ayurvedic acharyas have advocated the use of clean and fumigated clothes, beddings etc. The various drugs mentioned in dhupana karma have antiseptic and antimicrobial properties which have been also proved experimentally in various studies. Plants protect by secreting natural phenols, flavonoids, isoflavones, glucosinolates, etc. These different chemicals are usually bitter, pungent or astringent in taste. In addition to their bactericidal or biological activity these substances may provide a defense against predators. Chanting hymns and practicing Yama and Niyama provide a psychological support to the patient, which is helpful for quick recovery and rehabilitation. Thus we can say that Rakshakarma procedure provides a complete physical and psychological protection to the mother and the child.

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Authors: Shravani M. Gund, Ramchandra P. Babar, SunandaV. Vanarase and Rashmi A. Kale

Background: Fumigation is a procedure to prevent and control the Nosocomial infections among the patients and staff. Nosocomial infections or hospital acquired infections are defined as infections acquired during or as a result of hospitalization. It may not be possible to eradicate all hospital related infections. However, an effective infection control program provides optimum protection for both the patients and hospital staff. By maintaining sterile environment in surgical theatre, hospital wards; we can control major part of exogenous infections. Formaldehyde fumigation has been an accepted method of sterilization for areas where microbiological cleanliness is required. Fumigation with formaldehyde vapour is the recognized and most commonly used method because of its cost effective procedure. Chemical agents of fumigation like Formaldehyde are having many hazardous effects on human body. The purpose of this study is to help health care organisations achieve the best possible, cost effective Herbal fumigation (Arishta Dhoopan Yoga) infection control measures of specific microorganism (E. coli) Method: Fumigation effect of Herbal fumigation (Arishta Dhoopan Yoga) and Formalin were compared on E. coli (prepared in the form of agar slant) sprayed glass experimental chambers of 1M3 . The colony forming units (CFUs) of E coli by taking swabs for culture before fumigation (0 Minute) and after fumigation (at 30 minutes, 3 Hours) were noted. The observations of each group and intra group are compared. Results: Significant results are noted in CFUs after fumigation in each group. Arishta Dhoopan Yogafumigation showed significant antimicrobial activity. Interpretation: Arishta Dhoopan Yoga fumigation showed significant antimicrobial activity as Formalin fumigation. Herbal fumigation (Arishta Dhoopan Yoga) is best possible and cost effective infection control measures of specific microorganism (E. coli).Herbal fumigation (ArishtaDhoopan Yoga) has no hazardous effects on human body. So this Herbal fumigation (Arishta Dhoopan Yoga) can be considered for routine hospital fumigations.

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Authors: Mukesh Kumar Meena

Intestinal worm infestations are widely prevalent in tropical and subtropical countries and occur where there is poverty and poor sanitation. Recent global estimates indicate that more than a quarter of the world’s populations are infected with one or more of the parasitic infections, the most common being round worm – AscarisLumbricoides in children. Even though infection can occur at any age, the highest rate is in preschool or early school-age children. The most common etiological and risk factors are poverty, ignorance, lack of hygiene, poor sanitation and use of uncooked food or improper washing of food materials etc. Transmission is primarily hand to mouth, but may also involve ingestion of contaminated raw fruits and vegetables. In Ayurveda the infectious diseases caused by krimiare explained under the title of Oupasargikarogas. The term Krimi is a broad term which includes all types of worms and microbes. That may be pathogenic or non-pathogenic. Among them, pathogenic is harmful to human beings and helminthiasis specifically can be correlated to the Pureeshaja type of Krimi. Treatment like Apakarshana(elimination therapy), PrakrutiVighata(to create an unfavourable environment) and NidanaParivarjana(avoiding the etiology) is found to be very effective to treat Krimi in Ayurveda. Inspite of this it is more economical, painless treatment with no or minimum side effects. The present article reviews the concept of krimi and role of Ayurveda in the management of krimiin children.

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Authors: Chandrashekhar N Mule, Swati Dhobale and Kavita Mule

Ayurveda has given various lines of treatments for normal functioning of vision throughout life in the form of Kriyakalp. Kriyakalpas are the methods which are used to treat the Netraroga. Anjana is one among seven kriyakalpa which gives nourishment to the eyeball and cures the vata pitta and kapha predominantly vikaras of netra. Thus it has preventive as well as curative effects. Because of easy administration, availability, affordable price anjana is the best option among kriyakalpa especially when a long term therapy is needed. Anjana is traditional therapy for eye and it has unique efficacy for several types of ophthalmic disorders and highly recommended as preventive measure of eye diseases and it can act as single therapy for many eye disorders. Considering contents of dosha-dushya, many eye disorders are vata-kapha dominant in nature so it can be well treated by vata-kaphaghna, lekhana & dhatu pushtikar anjana. So in this present article an attempt has been made to describe anjan kriyakalp, various anjana yogas and its indications (anjan sadhyavyadhis) briefly.

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Authors: Jadhav Kalpana K

Background - Environmental pollution is a major threat to community health. Among them water pollution is very important issue because it is a basic cause for major epidemic diseases e.g. Cholera, Typhoid, Diarrhoea, Hepatitis - A etc. Also the safe drinking water is basic need of human being. Current research is concerned especially for rural population, where there is scarcity of other water purification facilities in rural areas and also purified water supply by local Govt. agencies is not available daily and because of this water needs to be stored for minimum 2 to 3 days. So this research project is conducted on Comparative study of assessment of water qualities stored in Tamra& Stainless steel vessels. Aim - To study the comparison between changes in qualities of raw water stored in Tamra& Stainless Steel vessels. Study Design – Experimental study Materials& Methods - The present investigation is based on analysis of water and data is mainly collected from experimental studies. The study was carried out with raw water of river and tube well stored in both Tamra& Stainless Steel Vessels to find out the changes in qualities in terms of physico-chemical & bacteriological parameters like Turbidity, Temperature,Hardness, pH, TDS, TSS and MPN .Storage of water was done up to 48 hrs and observations were taken after 12 hrs, 24 hrs& 48 hrs.This study was carried out in village Kodoli from Kolhapur district. Testing of water was done at Environment Science Department of ShivajiVidyapeeth, Kolhapur. Results- Assessment of water qualities of sample was done by comparison between water analysis reports of both vessels as well as comparison with Indian Standard Specification for drinking water. Statistical analysis is done on the data generated during this experimental study. Conclusion-Tamra Vessel is more effective to reduce MPN count of raw water throughout the study period from both the sources viz., River & Tube well in each rutu.Tamra vessel has effect on parameters like Turbidity, Hardness, TSS and TDS up to certain limit. Tamra Vessel may be good choice for storage of purified water for house hold purpose.

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Authors: Vitthal B. Washimkar, M. B. Shende and D. S. Chothe

Dravyaguna is the science of Dravya –Drug which deals with the Guna (Properties), Karma (Actions), and Prayogjananam (Theraputic uses of dravya) which are indicated mainly as medicinal agents or dietic agents to cure disease. Dravyaguna is the study of Drug + Guna. „Drug = Substance‟ & „Guna = Properties and uses of that Drugs‟. According to ChakrapaniGuna includes Rasa (Taste), Vipak (End product), Virya (Potency), and Prabhav. Dravyaguna Shastra is an important branch of Chikitsa Shastra. Ayurveda advocates two principles to maintain normal health. They are Swastha&Swaasthyaa.Swastha = Maintainance of normal health by prevention, and Swaasthyaa= to give relief from suffering or disease condition. For all this details knowledge of Dravyaguna and its basic concepts or principles is of due importance and there by their application in Chikitsa Shastra. There are“Seven Padartha” which forms the basic concepts or principles of Dravyaguna Shastra. These are Dravya, Ras, Gun, Virya, Vipak, Karma and Prabhav. Dravyaguna is one of the basic concepts of Ayurveda and hence for knowing detailed knowledge of Ayurveda and the principles that are hidden in Siddhanta of Samhita, one has to deal with thorough knowledge of this all basic concepts. This review is an attempt to highlight the concept of Dravyagunaand its clinical application along with significance in present era.

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Authors: Ashok Kumar Sharma, Manisha and Amit Kumar Sharma

It is well known that Ayurveda is the science of life. It has peculiar part like Marmas which shows similar importance as ayurveda as well as now a days also in modern surgery. Marmas are said to be half part of surgery (Shalya-vishyardh) by AcharyaSushruta.Marmas are the vital points in our body that possesses Mansh (muscle), Shira (vessels), Snayu (ligaments, tendons and connective tissue), Asthi (bony tissue) and Sandhi (joints) combinly. Marmas are the places where the aliveness (prana) is present naturally and specially according to acharyasushruta.Sushruta belongs to the group of surgery predominantly (shalyasampraday). when surgery is performed, Marma points have to be saved, that’s why Marma is described in detail by the father of surgery AcharyaSushruta. Characteristics of injury on marma points (MarmaViddhalakshana) are also described in detail by acharyasushruta along with the exact location of Marma points.Up to what extent Marmas are spreads (Parinam), that area of body should be avoided for the surgery. Similarly according to time period of death (parinam of marma injury), marmas are classified by Sushruta so that it can be distinguished that most intensity of injury (viddha) on aliveness (Prana) are cause of sudden death (Sadhyapranhar).Marmachikitsa is a new concept in Ayurveda where Marma points are gently pressed to cure the localized or generalize pain like acupuncture. As marmas are the “Doorways” into the body‘s inner pathways for consciousness and energy healing process.

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Authors: Nishaphogat and Naveen Antil

Sesame is a condiment which is used in every house hold for culinary, religious and medicinal purposes. The seeds of Tila (Sesamum indicum Linn.) have Katu, tikta, kashaya, madhura rasa, snigdhaguna, Katuvipaka, UshnaVirya, Vatahara karma. Tila belongs to Pedaliacae family, grows allover India. It is having proteins, Moisture, Fats, Carbohydrates, Oxalic acid, Calcium, phosphorus etc. Tila is having Katu, Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura Rasa, Snigdha Guna, Ushnaa Virya, Katu Vipaka. Tila is mentioned in Charkokta Swedopaga Mahakashaya, Purishveranjaniya Mahakashaya and Sushrutokta Mudgaadi gana. It’s useful part is seed, leaves, roots etc. It’s important formulations are Narayana Taila, Nirgundi Taila, Shadbindu Taila etc. It is used as an adulterant in Olive oil and Almond oil. The present article aims in projecting a detailed review of the plant regarding its morphology, chemical composition and pharmacological properties.

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Authors: Vimla Kumari1 *and Kamini Kaushal

The Ayurveda is known as “The Science of Life”. Ayurveda is relevant globally because of its holistic and comprehensive approaches to health. Ayurveda system is imparting preventive, primitive and holistic health care to the people. Mainstreaming of Ayurveda into the existing public health system can have certain ethical implications. Now the new ideas and genuine research work has been hampered since long time so it is urgently needful for the progress of current Ayurveda society. Although many others problems and issues are strongly play as barrier in the path of Ayurveda. It is necessary to understand the problems of mainstreaming in the Ayurveda system. There are many problems at various levels of different issues come in the way of mainstream of Ayurveda like Academic problems, Research problems, undescribed problems, In global challenges.

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Authors: Udaya Ganesha B

Introduction: Amavata is one of the common entities affecting the various joints resulting in hampering of locomotion. It can be correlated with Rheumatoid arthritis in contemporary system of medicine. It is a challenging task for the medical fraternity. Panchakarma is an added asset to Ayurvedic physicians. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of Vaitarana Vasti and Dhanyamladhara in the management of Amavata. Materials and Methods: A 51 year old female patient was diagnosed as Amavata, underwent Kala Vasti with Vaitarana Vasti (as Kashyavasti), Anuvasna Vasti with moorchitaeranda taila and externally Dhanyamladhara was done for 15 days. Conclusion: Patient got marked improvement in the symptoms of Amavata like pain, stiffness and swellings over the joints have come down.

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Authors: Shruti Shrampal Karemore and Ram V. Ramekar

In the present scenario, people are very much conscious about their health as well as beauty and good looking. The importance of Beauty and Personality is increasing day by day as it is an energetic epoch. Everybody wishes to set at stature and they want different qualities which differ them from a crowd. The increased demand of beautification is evident by magnitude of beauty competition, beauty parlours, a range of makeup items like creams, lotions, powder etc. Along with increased demand of beautification, the problems are also increasing which cause damage to Beauty or Personality due to changed life style and polluted atmosphere. Thus as per high demand and need of society, the field of cosmetology is developing at a rapid rate. Cosmetology is a science of ornamentation with distinct values. Ayurveda, world’s oldest system of health deals with all aspect of human life. Ayurveda emphasizes on external and internal beauty. It can be enhances by understanding and following basic guideline mentioned in Ayurveda in the form of Swasthavritta. Diet and life style has special effect to improve and maintain beauty of an individual. Swasthavritta play an important role in cosmetology as it restores beauty in a very precise and natural ways like Dincharya, Ritucharya, Achar-rasayana, Rasayana Chikitsa,etc Here it’s my petit effort to highlight Swasthavritta as a restorative Intervention in cosmetology.

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Authors: Mariyan R. Patel and Hiteksha S. Panchal

The increasing interest in powerful biological activity of secondary metabolites present in plants has shown necessity of determining their contents in medicinal plants. The present study is intended to find out the active constituent for Trema orientalis plant which is rarely mentioned in published books and there is no data of showing which constituents are present in this plant. Qualitative chemical examination of various successive extracts of leaves presence of phytosterols, carbohydrates, phenolic compounds, tannins, fixed oils and mucilage were present. Isocratic elution column chromatography was used for isolation of compounds. Isolation of flavonoids was done by preparative TLC, using ratio of chloroform: ethyl acetate (5:4) and four compounds were isolated. These four compounds gave shinoda test positive which indicates the presence of flavonoid. This was again conformed by TLC using Boric acid (3%) and oxalic acid (10%) spraying reagent. Spectroscopic analysis data gave the probability of flavones compound.

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Authors: Tanvi Dodiya and Vineet Jain

Grangeamaderaspatana (L.)Poiris a popular Indian medicinal plant belonging to Asteraceae family. This plant is commonly known as Madras Carpetandisgrown in wet places. It has long been used in traditional Ayurvedic Indian medicine for various diseases. A wide range of phytochemical constituents have been isolated from this plant. This plant is pharmacologically studied for oestrogenicity, antifertility, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic, cytotoxic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, diuretic and antimicrobial activities.Despite the widespread uses of the plant, no scientific work is reported in the literature regarding the effect of G. maderaspatana against anxiety like states. Chloroform (200 mg/kg, 400 mg/kg) and methanol extracts (200 mg/kg, 400 mg/kg) of G. maderaspatanawere evaluated for anti-anxiety activity in mice using elevated plus maze apparatus. Among all these extracts, chloroform extract exhibited significant anti-anxiety activity at a dose of 400 mg/kg in mice with respect to control.The chloroform and methanol extract of Grangeamaderaspatana possess significant anti-anxiety activity due presence of terpenoids, steroids and saponin.

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Authors: Vipin Kumar, Sapana Khatri and K.L. Meena

Ayurveda is a deep sea of knowledge in which not only systemic disease but also local diseases either small or large are described in detail along with its management. Yuvanapidikais one of these. At this age of puberty, a common complaint of the eruptions appearing on the face troubles both male and females. Yuvanapidika is a cosmetic problem where along with pain and these eruptions disfigure the face and worries for an individual. This disease is classified under kshudraroga. In medical science, it is addressed by term known as acne. Sushruta states that the cause of this disease is disturbed equilibrium state of vata, kaphaandraktadoshas. In Ayurveda for the treatment of yuvanapidika mainly two type of chikitsa are described i.e., shodhanachikitsa and shamanchikitsa.

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Authors: Umesh S. Ghate and Kavita V. Indapurkar

Dhatu sarata is a factor which represents the Bala of Dhatu, patient or person has to be examined with reference to Sara or the excellence of their Dhatu, with a view to determining the specific measurement of strength. They are classified into eight categories, depending upon the Sara or excellence of their Dhatu. Seven of seven Dhatu and eighth one is Satva Sara. Ergography is a procedure by which a graphical record of muscle contractions is obtained and the amount of work done i.e., muscle power is calculated. It was first described by Angelo Mosso and is therefore called Mosso's Ergography. It is also used to study the phenomenon of fatigue in human skeletal muscles. 215 healthy students (Male and Female both), age between 18 to 25 years from Bharati Vidyapeeth Ayurved College, Pune were selected for research. Examination of Dhatu sarata of every student was done with the help of Standard Dhatu Sarata Questionnaire which was prepared by Ayu Soft C-DAC and with the help of Mosso’ sergograph Work done by muscle was calculated. The percentage of Sarata Lakshana of every Dhatu and work done by muscle was compared by Pearson’s correlation test. P value is lesser than 0.05 in Mamsa Dhatu sarata and Asthi Dhatu sarata in both male and female therefore there is significant correlation found between Work done by muscle and Mamsa Sarata and Asthi Sarata.

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Authors: Roma Gangawane and YogeshYelmar

Lifestyle disorders characterize those disorders whose occurrence is primarily based on the daily habits of people and are a result of an inappropriate relationship of people with their environment. Working women suffer from various lifestyle disorders, depression or general anxiety, compared to women with lesser levels of psychological demands at work. As for that purpose they have to skip meals and go for junk food due to work pressure and deadlines. Highlighting the fact that women play vital and multiple roles, especially those who are employed, there is a need for a balance to be maintained by them both at home and workplace along with balancing between personal, professional and social requirements. All this leads to women ignoring their health. The aim of this study was to collect data of the general health problems faced by working women, which was done in form of questionnaires for observational survey study on working women in the age bracket of 21-58 years, sample size 150. The current study will help in counselling and suggesting changes in lifestyle and daily regime to minimize the harmful effects of lifestyle disorders.

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Authors: B.Saravanan

Today physicians are facing problem to treat various type of infection, especially bacterial and fungal infections. The main reason for the problem is drug resistance, adverse reactions and patient affordability. SuddhaManashila (purified realgar) mentioned in Ayurvedic Texts can be an ideal replacement for treating various infectious diseases. Assessment of its antibacterial and antifungal activity may provide scientific evidence for the study. Manashila purified by bijapuraswarasa(citrus medica)according to the classical reference was subjected to antibacterial and antifungal activity by cup plate method. Different concentration tested against bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas auregenosa and E. coli and fungi Aspergillusniger, Cryptococcus neoformans, Candida albicans and Trycophytumrubrum. Fluconazole and BenzathinePencillin were taken as a standard drug for comparison. Suddhamanashila(purified realgar) solutions in different concentrations showed a significant zone of inhibition against three strains of bacteria (16-27 mm) and four strains of fungi(14-22mm) when compared to Fluconazole (22 mm),BenzathinePencillin (28 mm) &control.

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Authors: Dwivedi Ramakant

In Ayurveda, treatment of all diseases is not recommended therefore before treatment proper examination of diseases is recommended in each and every Samhita Grantha. This examination can avoid unnecessary loss of money knowledge and glory. Because Charaka samhita is the base of chikitsa, so before starting the treatment portion Acharya charka has explained the symptoms and sign by which a Vaidya can examine the diseases properly and in Indriyasthana it is clearly indicated that after seeing some sign and symptoms a vaidya can deny for treatment. Such signs and symptoms which indicate mortality are called as Arista lakshana. As science has grown it is necessary to know and correlate these aristalakshana on modern clinical parameter also. Therefore in present paper an effort has been made to plain these Arista lakshana.

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Authors: Kiran R. Pabitwar

Ageing is a process of physical, psychological and social change in multi dimensional aspects. The World population of the old persons is rising and it is estimated that up to the year 2050, persons having age more than 65 years will reach up to 1/5th of the global population. In our country older persons more than 65 years are of 3.8% of the population. It is postulated that by the year 2050 tentative number of old persons in our country will be around 113 million. Previously the emerging predisposing cause of morbidity and death throughout the world was communicable diseases but now days the cause is shifting to non-communicable diseases1 . Ayurveda has mentioned three different biological variations of Tridosha with relation to three certain factors like Vaya (age), Ahoratra (diurnal variation), and Bhuktam (meals). One has to take care that there should not be imbalance in constitution of Dosha. Improper life style and diet habit results in vitiation of Dosha resulting in Dosha vriddhi. Vriddhavastha(Geriatric stage) is one of suitable area for hosting Vaatadosha to accumulate and grow. Dourbalya(generalized weakness), Malavibandh (constipation), Pralaap (irrelevant talk), and Nidranash (insomnia) are certain manifestations of Vaatvridhi. There is no significant and safe treatment in modern science to overcome situation because of limitations. Ayurveda is useful in such condition due to its safe and soothing approach. Ideal guidelines suggested in Dinacharya (daily life style) plays key role in overcoming senile complaints. Abhyanga, a pattern of gentle massage of oil on overall body helps to normalize vitiated Vaata. A case of elderly person with age 85 years got relived from his complaints by induction of Abhyanga. This article will elaborate on a conceptual study on therapeutic utility of Abhyanga in Vaatvridhi.

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Authors: Aniket A Shilwant and Niraj F Mandod

Digestion is the process by which all living organism extract the principal source of energy to perform all the necessary activities. The substances ingested by living entity are needed to be made homologous with the bodily tissues for ready acceptance. This process if run successfully is the prime cause for proper growth and development of body. Even though the day-to-day lifestyle has made humans a very comfortable and progressive to ensure the joy through the life the alteration in dietary habits, sedentary lifestyle has indulged him into world of diseases as well. The type of food consumed, method of consumption like facts duly influence the process of digestion. The digestion in Ayurveda is mentioned in a series of events as Avasthapaka. This complex phenomenon is ultimately completed by Agni and Panchamahabhuta with assistance of three biological Doshas. The present topics elaborate the same to highlight the role of Agni, Panchamahbhuta in Avasthapaka with possible modern relevance.

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Authors: Dhiman Sonia, Kumar Ajay, Dhiman Monika, Chawla Kumar Satbir and Priyanka

Kumari is one of the non controversial plant and very popular these days. It is the known drug for wound healing, burns, hepatoprotective and immunomodulator. This plant is seen in every yard and almost all the people know about this plant. The popularity of this miracle plant forced us to explore it in Ayurvedic literature. It was first appeared in Bhela sahmita. Kumari, Kanya ,Ghritkumari, Mandla,Mata, Phalamatasya, Saha Dirghapatrika, Sthaleruha, Mrudu, Kanya, Bahupatra, Amara, Ajara, Kantakapravrta, Vira, Bhrmgesta, Vipulasrava, Vranaghni, Taruni, Rama, Kapila, Ambudhisrava, Sukantaka and Sthuladala are various names of Kumari. Virasrava, Sahasara, Kumarirassambhava have been mentioned as the synonyms of Musabbar. Tikta, Madhura Rasa, Guru, Snigdha,Pichilla Guna, Sheeta Virya, Katu Vipaka areproperties of Kumari.Apasmara, Agnidagdha, Apachi, Bhedna, Balya, Bruhana, Chakshusya, Daha, Gulma, Granthi, Hridutphala, Jwara, Kamala, Krimihara, Kasa, Kushtha, Mootrakricha, Paka, Palihavridhihara, Raktapittahara, Rasayana, Rajorodha, Satanashool, Samriti, Shavasa, Shool, Twakaroga, Vatavyadhi, Visha, Visphota, Vidradhi, Vrana, Vrishya are therapeutic indications of Kumari.Bhedna, Vittasanga, Sheetpitta, Rajapravartaka, Krimiroga, Shiroruja, Jwaranut, Sanyasa, Pleeharoga Agnijanan, Apasmara, Manadagni, Garabhpatan, Pushpajanana, Rakjakricha are indications of Musabbar. Arsha, Pushpini, Asrigdara, Yakrit roga, Antvartini, Vrikka roga are contraindications of Musabbar.

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Authors: Bhange Pankaj, Undale Vidya, Bhatambre Yogesh and Bhange Pallavi

Rasamanikya is a single drug formulation of Hartal (Arsenic Trisulphide).Hartal is a drug categorised as one of the two dhatuvisha described by AcharyaSushruta. Rasmanikya is a drug which is useful in several diseases. It precipitates the need of toxicity study of Rasamanikya. In present study, Rasamanikya has been prepared as per the classical text and then its analytical as well as toxicity studies have been carried out. The SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) with EDAX (Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis) analytical study shows 56.80% of Arsenic and 43.20% of Sulphur in the Rasmanikya. The toxicity study did not show any toxicity signs or mortality in Albino mice when given in normal dose

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Authors: Santosh Bashakar Somatkar and Kalpana S. Wakode

Ayurvedic approach for management of vartmasharkara and to treat symptoms and to prevent recurrence of disease. Vartmasharkara is one of the vartmagat netraroga which is characterized by irritation, Foreign body sensation, discomfort, occasional corneal abrasion. This condition can be correlated to concretions which are degenerative product of leucocytes to produce an epithelial inclusion cyst filled with epithelial cells and keratin debris. This is most common in old age group. Generally does not cause any permanent damage to eye sight. In Ayurveda treatment comprises of Lekhan and then saindhar shalkshna churna pratisaran. In present study Lekhannottar saindhav pratisaran is selected in the form of local therapy saindhav has property of chakshusha and help to avoid recurrence of disease. Hence selected for present study.

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Authors: Neelam Choudhary

Masi Kalpana is a dosage form in Ayurveda Pharmaceutics where the drug is brought to a carbonized form by the process of employing heat to the dry ingredients of drug. The drugs selected for Masi preparation can be of plant or animal origin. It is used for both internal and external use. Acharya Sushruta described Masi Kalpana with respect to Vrana Chikitsa. In this article, we have prepared the Triphala Masi by using the closed method.

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Authors: PoojaWankhade and A.B.Deshmukh

Pishtak is one of the shuklagata netraroga described by Ayurveda Acharyas in texts like Sushruta Samhita, Ashtang Hridaya etc. Pishtak can be compared to Pinguecula which is formation of yellowish white patch on bulbar conjunctiva near limbus. The disease is more common in outdoor workers and people living in hot climates.In modern science there is no specific treatment. Only lubricating drops are given which temporary give relief but recurrence occurs frequently. According to Ayurveda Pishtak is aushadhisadhyavyadhi. Acharya Sushruta described many Anjana Kalpas in Uttartantra for various eye diseases. Pathyadi Anjana Varti is one of them which is used to treat Kaphaja Vyadhi. Pishtak (Pinguecula) is also Kaphaja Vyadhi. The formulation Pathyadi Anjana contains drugs Pathya, Haridra, Yashtimadhu which all are Chakshushya. Pathyadi Anjana Varti is the lekhananjana. Hence the formulation Pathyadi Anjana is selected for clinical study from Sushrut Samhita

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Authors: Priti Garg

Spontaneous pregnancy loss is a surprisingly common occurrence with approximately15% of all clinically recognized pregnancies resulting in pregnancy failure. Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is defined as three or more consecutive spontaneous losses of pregnancy. Recurrent miscarriage is thought to have multiple etiologies, including parental chromosomal anomalies, maternal thrombophilic disorders, immune dysfunction and endocrine disturbances. This review highlights the current understanding of the various etiologies implicated in RPL, including role of Yastimadhu to prevent RPL.

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Authors: C.S.Maladkar

The aim of this article is to view the role of processing techniques in the preparation of Bhasma. For any metal & minerals to be therapeutically effective, it is necessary that it should be prepared with caution. These metals have a different structure than the tissue constituents. If these are used in unprocessed form then they will not be metabolized, will get assimilated to the tissue cells of the body may produce harmful effects to the body. To prepare them as non-toxic, easily digestible, therapeutically potent and make them suitable for metabolic changes, several processing techniques have been mentioned. In this manuscript, significant information is provided on processing techniques of Bhasma.

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Authors: Prachi N. Waghmare, E.E. Mojes and S. G. Topre

Ayurveda has describe Agni as an important factor of digestion and metabolism. Tridoshas are the important factors which help Agni to digest food along with other factors which take part in pachan kriya like aharparinamkarbhav, rasa , vipaka,etc. If the process of digestion is compared to that of cooking rice, the stomach like the vessel, receives food, vata provides the necessary condition like air blower, pitta acts like the stove providing optimum working condition, while kapha provides the moisture needed much like the water in the vessel. When all these factors are normal and well balanced, an optimum condition is created to digest the food completely. Variation of Agni due to tridoshas are of four types –sama, visham, teekshna and manda. Mandagni is associated with excess kapha. Mandagni affects the ahara pachan kriya leading to production of saama ahara rasa,which ultimately causes rasa dhatwagni mandya and uttarottar dhatu remains malnourished. Change in lifestyle responsible for change in food culture is making people more and more susceptible to diseases. Ayurveda texts mention Mandagni to be root cause of every disease.Hence, the study is taken to understand the concept of mandagni from sharir kriya point of view and its effect on ahara pachan kriya.

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Authors: Rajpoot Ranjana

Ascites or Jalodar is the most common decompensating event in cirrhosis. The standard modern treatments generally provide provisional relief with time dependent reoccurrence of disease due to permanent damage of hepatic paryenchyme which may finally require liver transplantation. A 30 year old female patient approached with grade II ascites with bilateral pedal edema (++). She was subjected to treatment involving ayurvedic drugs in specific dosing pattern with restricted diet plan for one year. This case report demonstrated the successful treatment of grade II ascitis due to cryptogenic liver cirrhosis with hepatorenal syndrome.

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Authors: Rupali Bawa, Chandurkar Nitin and Amar Kamble

This dissertation aimed at the comparative study of structural changes in Janusandhi i.e., Knee joint with special reference to Amvat and Sandhigatvat. These days joint pain is very common complaint of the patients all over the world creating great social health concern. Amavat and Sandhigatvat are the critical diseases from treatment as well as prognosis point of view5,6. The severity of pain is much more in these diseases due to continuous progressive degenerative changes. Ayurvedic science, the most ancient & trusted medicinal system, has explained Amvata and Sandhigatvat diseases with detailed and appropriate pathophysiology5,6. This study includes assessment of literary as well as clinical aspects of Amavata and Sandhigatvat diseases affecting significantly knee joint i.e., JanuSandhi.On the basis of clinical study of 30 patients each having Amavata and Sandhigatvat and the changes occurring in affected JanuSandhi the inferences are drawn. In Sandhigatvat maximum patients showed osteoporosis, osteophytes, loss of joint space whereas in Amvat maximum patients had muscle wasting.

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Authors: Ujwala Ashokrao Jadhao, Sima Ashok Kurule, C. E. Lagad and D.S.Wadodkar

Rasashastra is the science of applied pharmaceutical procedures which is based on experimental studies. Nirmalikaran is one of the important processes of external purification of Rasadravyaswhich is specially mentioned in classical textbook of Rasashastra that is Rasataranginimainly for three dravyasKalmisora, Tankana, &Tutha. Nirmalikaranis based on the phenomenon of dissolution, filtration and evaporation with crystal formation. While doing this procedure of nirmalikaran as per text some problems were arises in solubility of dravyadue to proportion of water indicated. In Present study some modifications in the quantity of water to be added was done to attain complete solubility and filtration of drug which aimed to study the principles of nirmalikaran experimentally.

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Authors: Archana Negi, Shweta Shukla, Deshraj Singh and Bhupinder Singh

Ulcerative colitis is one of the common Gastrointestinal (GIT) disorders encountered by clinicians in day-to-day life. It is a type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) that usually involves the mucosa of rectum and extends proximally to involve all or part of the colon. A westernized environment and lifestyle is linked to the appearance of ulcerative colitis which is associated with smoking, unhealthy diet, medication use, stress etc. In Allopathic system of medicine drugs like 5 –Aminosalicylates, Glucocorticoids, anti-TNF therapy etc. are used for its treatment but they have many side effects like headache , nausea, vomiting ,hypersensitivity reactions due to Sulfasalazine ,osteoporosis due to use of Glucocorticoids etc. On the other hand Ayurveda is the Science of life in which Humoral balance is emphasized. Use of Deepana, Pachana drugs and Pichha Vasti is quite effective in this. Role of Pichha Vasti in Ulcerative colitis is discussed in detailed in the article.

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Authors: S. N. V. Neeraja D and Paramkusha Rao M

Ayurveda is the oldest system of medicine. It gives importance to the women health care particularly when it comes to the Prenatal and Postnatal care. After delivery women have to follow certain dietetic rules and lifestyle modification changes, mentioned in the Sutika Paricharya which helps her to restore to the Pre-pregnant status. Postpartum weight retention in the retention of women after 6 weeks of delivery is influenced by many factors that include the Gestational weight gain, stress and postpartum depression, sleep intervals, hormonal changes, and adiposity changes. This condition may lead to obesity and other metabolic disorders in future with the changes in the lifestyle.

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Authors: Dhiman Sonia, Kumar Ajay, Dhiman Monika, Chawla Kumar Satbir and Priyanka

Kumari (Aloe barbadensis Miller) is non controversial plant, but three types of (Musabbar) aloe are sold in market i.e. Barbados aloe, Socotrine aloe and Cape aloe which are prepared from Aloe barbadensis Miller, Aloe perryi Baker and Aloe ferox Miller respectively and other inferior aloe are also sold like Natal aloes by the name of Musabbar. These species of aloe are difficult to identify hence pharmacignostical study of Aloe barbadensis Miller was done. It is coarse looking, perennial succulent plant, grown close to the ground in a typical rosette shape, Strong, shallow and fibrous roots have arbuscular mycorrhiza. Leaves are crowded on the top of the stem with spiral orientation. Dark green leaves have glaucous spots, wider at the base tapering gradually to the pointed tip, concave above, convex beneath, serrated margins. Rind, sap, mucilage gel, inner gel is layers of leaves. Flowers are born in terminal racemes on the scape.Stalked, numerous having yellow tubular corolla with six stamens. Fruits are oblong, ovoid. The micrograph of the adaxial leaf epidermal layer exhibited the characteristic plasmolyzed cytoplasm, sunken stomata complex having two guard cells, tetracytic, hexagonal epidermal cells and some cells were small square shape. In contrast, the abaxial leaf epidermal layer was less plasmolyzed and cell walls were less thick. Epidermal tissue, chlorenchyma, aquiferous tissue, vascular bundle are four type of tissues present in leaves. The Tikta Rasa was observed as the predominant Rasa of Kumari Swarasa (70%). According to 50% volunteers both Katu and Tikta Rasa were present.

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Authors: Pallavi Singh, Premraj Chaudhary and Rohit Ranjan

Cow is equated to mother in the Indian tradition and her urine is panacea of all diseases. Cow urine is the treasure of medicines used to cure a no. of diseases since ancient times. Various researches have also proved the significance of cow urine. In Ayurveda, cow urine is used alone and also in the yogas to alleviate various health issues. In this article an attempt has been made to compile the use of cow urine in Brahattrayi to facilitate its literary research which will serve as a base for further scientific researches.

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Authors: Shital Kolpekwar and Pradipkumar R Suryawanshi

Introduction: Grahani is very common disease in society. In present era factors like stressful life, faulty and irregular habit of food intake, lack of time for food intake and deification result in dysfunction of digestive system. It becomes weak causing Garahani roga; Pravahika, Visuchika, Aalsaka which are similar to Irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis and chron‘z disease mentioned in modern medicine. Most of the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome are enumerated in the conditions of Vataj Grahani delineated in Ayurvedic Classics. Himashwadi Churna is mentioned in Bhaishajya Ratnawali for Grahani Chikitsa1 . Aim: To clinically evaluate the efficacy of Himanshwadi churna with or without Takradhara on Vataj Grahani(I.B.S.) Materials and Methods: In this present clinical study, total 60 patients of Grahani Roga were registered and randomly divided into two groups. In A group Himanshwasdi churna was given and Group B was given Himanshwadi churna with Takradhara therapy for 4 weeks. A clinical research performa was specially designed on the basis of the study drugs. Results: Excellent results in group A [70-80%] and in group B (70-95%) were found in symptoms like abdominal pain and abdominal discomfort. Both group showed good results [average 50-7o%] were found in symptoms like Adhmanam, Shwas, Aasyavairasya, Grudhi Sarva Rasanam, alteration of bowel habit, Shushka, Tanu, Apakvam, Fenvat Malpravrutti and average results (25- 50%) was found in Manasadanam, Karnaswana, Kruchapaka. Average percent relief in Group A and in Group B was found to be 61.47% and 74.13%, respectively. Therefore, it is more efficacious than group A as per average percent relief. Conclusion: Statistically significant improvement was observed in all the symptoms in both the groups. While in comparison Group A showed better effect than Group B. It is concluded that Himanshwadi churna with Takradhara can be used as rather than without Takradhara Vataj Grahani (I.B.S.)

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Authors: Raviraj S Kurabet, Nithin Kumar and Krishnamurthy N

Infertility implies apparent failure to conceive. It is termed primary, if conception has never occurred and secondary, if one fails to conceive after achieving a pervious conception. Although male and female are near about equally responsible for this, but incidence is increasing in male population. Causes of male infertility are categorized into three as Pre testicular, Testicular & Post testicular. Improper sexual timing and frequency are the most common post testicular causes of male infertility. This has been emphasized in Ayurvedic treatises under the heading of Rutukala in the context of Garbhadhana. Here an attempt is made to understand the role of sexual intercourse timing and frequency in the management of the male infertility.

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Authors: Shyam Babu Singh and Om Prakash Dadhich

Palitya or premature Graying of hairs has become a common and serious issue in society. It is chiefly due to Vaikrita Bhrajaka Pitta. Ten diagnosed patient with various subjective and objective parameters were treated with Shiroabhyanga and Pratimasrha Nasya of Prapaundrikadi Taila for 3 months with a follow up at one month. Results were found significant almost on all parameters. The study shows the effectiveness of Prapaundrikadi Taila on Palitya.

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Authors: Amit M. Sonune, Pradnya R. Deshpande and Prasad P. Pande

Today’s era deals with lot of stresses and fast life style having great impact on health. One of the important systems affected by stress and eating habits is digestive system. This has lead to increase in GI (gastro-intestinal) disorders.GI disorders worsens the quality of life. Ayurveda mentions GI tract in terms of “Annavaha srotas” and stomach i.e., Aamashaya as its “moolasthana”. Ayurveda assume that study of moolsthana of any srotasa (system) is quiet important as it is basic organ of that system. According to Ayurveda pachaka pitta which can be compared as digestive juice is one of the important constituent in stomach. Undigested food in the stomach is nomenclated as ‘aam’. If food does not get digested in entire GI tract and remains in the form of ‘aam’, it is most predominant etiological factors for any disease according to Acharya Charaka. Vitiation of doshas in aamashaya causes various disorders like Amlapitta, Alasak etc.

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Authors: Santosh Kumar Mittal, Richa Sharma and Nishi Jain

The key details of anatomy are most valuable for the persons who practice Yoga because it is based on the structure and function of the human body and its relationship with breath and spine. The main challenge understands the movements in theory and applying them practically is must and should. An emphasis is given on the musculoskeletal and respiratory system. In the concept of Yoga one has to understand the specificity of Prana and Apana which describes the essential activities of life. There are four main paths of Yoga by which its whole concept can be estimated. While practicing Yoga most involved region of the body is Core region, this includes Lumbopelvic-hip complex. The stability of this will be attained by proper practice of Yoga under Core Stability. The core stability develops by reciprocal inhibition of Agonist – Antagonist muscle group in each of three planes of movement. The systemic way of practice of Yoga by knowing the functional Anatomy enhance the performance, power of body, mind, soul and fewer the injuries, where it’s improper practice will ends up in impairment of health.

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Authors: Chandra Chud Mishra, Nidhi Sharma and Kamlesh Kumar Sharma

Every year more than 800 000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide globally. In India on an average, more than one lakh persons commit suicide every year during the decadal period from 2004 to 2014 as per national crime record bureau report. The incidence of suicides in India increased from 15.8% from 2004 to 2014. Suicide is a tragedy affecting not only to kins of victim but also the entire community. As per WHO it was the second leading cause of death among 15–29 year-olds globally in 20121 . As per WHO 75% of global suicides occurred in low- and middle-income countries in 20122 . Suicide is not only a crime but it is a serious health problem which is easily preventable. There is a close and scientifically proved link between suicide and psychological disorders (in particular, depression and alcohol use disorders). A chance of suicidal attempts increases in people lacking the capacity to deal with chronic stressors like illness, financial instability, family problems etc. There are a number of measures that can be taken to prevent suicides at individual as well as community level. Measures to increase quality of life and to prevent individual from any kind of stress should be adopted to prevent suicides. A detailed analysis of reasons of increasing incidences of suicides has been done in this study. A detailed regimen has been made to increase the quality of life and to manage the stress with the help of ayurveda and yoga. This regimen including satvajay and devavyapshray chikitsa along with yogasanas, dhyan, yam, niyam and pranayama provides a new cost effective, harmless and acceptable solution to prevent and manage stress, the root cause of suicides. A detailed review of ayurvedic and yogic regimen to prevent suicides by removing stress has been done in this study.

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Authors: Pal Guru Sharan

The disease Alas, mentioned by Acharya Sushruta can be correlated with Tinea pedis. Karanj beejadi lepa has been mentioned by Acharya Chakradatta for the management of Alas. This drug was found to be very effective clinically in the management of Alas and can be a better substitute of modern medicines for the treatment of Tinea pedis (Alas).

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Authors: Pawar Jatved Janardanrao and Khendkar Jayashree Chandrakant

Ahara is one of the three basic pillars of Ayurveda. It is one of the fundamental principles upon which happiness, health and harmony along with the natural law rest. The term ‘Ahara’ is concerned with diet and lifestyle (ahara & vihara) and is basically preventive in nature. Ahara can be called as the life-supporting diet is the first and foremost pillar of Ayurveda. Ayurvedic understanding of nutrition is somewhat different from that of the Western lifestyle concept. The main focus of the Western lifestyle concept of nutrition is on the physical attributes of food like calorie values, it means the amount of all the nutrients should be in equal proportion. Ahara in Ayurveda, on the other hand is concerned with the effects of food on the quality of the mind, the digestion and balance of the doshas. On the physical level, almost all the diseases arise from improper and inadequate metabolism system which further leads to weakened and imbalanced functioning. Ayurveda recognizes the critical role of nutrition which it plays in the maintenance of mental sattva, which keeping the parts of life which is associated with their wholeness source. Ayurveda defines that, to improve the quality and prolong life and maintaining a good lifestyle, it is necessary to consume a healthy Ahara by human beings. Ayurveda says that when appetite, digestion and elimination are normal the body is with full of energy. So, a very significant role is played by Ahara in Ayurveda. We can say ‘Anna He Purnabrahma’, that means food is whole universe

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Authors: Anamika Shukla and Priyanka Triwedi

With the advancements in the field of kaumarbhritya, there should be adaptations from various fields of Ayurveda in a synergistic way to pave a new era in the field of medicine. Ras-Shastra, branch of medicine is enriched with many preparations which have the unique therapeutic and pharmaceutical properties. It makes a factual basis to allow the Rasa preparations to administer in children at a new trial level. Before starting the treatment modality with Rasa preparations in children, an Ayurvedic physician has vital essentiality of basic concepts of Ayurveda like his age of the child, prakriti, agni, status of Dosha, Dhatu, dose of the medicine, duration of the medicine which should be coincide with concepts of modern science. This being an attempt, effort to bring knowledge and understanding of some Rasa-preparations scattered in classical domain for use of children diseases with proper care. In this article, we are discussing some formulations scattered in classics of Ayurveda, which should be clinically evaluated for better future of paediatric practice.

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Authors: Dhananjay V. Patel

Anxiety usually helps us to get out of harm’s way and prepare us for the events. It also warns us whenever action is required. But if it is persistent, uncontrollable, overwhelming and interferes with daily routines; indicates that you may have an anxiety disorder. There are some allopathic medicines that help in such conditions, but they have their limitations. Therefore, the mankind is looking the safe and effective solution of the disorder. Considering the aspect in the present article, an effort has been taken to understand the therapeutic utility of Jaladhara in the management of Anxiety Disorder (Chittodvega) with its mode of action.

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Authors: Ekta Singh Chauhan and Jaya Aishwarya

Betel leaves are rich in nutrients and phytochemicals. It has many medicinal properties therefore it is used in curing various diseases since ancient times. Anti-ulcer, anti-platelet, anti-diabetic, bad breath, boils and abscesses, anemia, conjunctivitis, constipation, headache, arthritis etc. are cured by betel leaves. The purpose of research is to evaluate the nutraceutical properties of betel leaves. Dried powder of betel leaves were used in testing moisture, fat, fiber, carbohydrate, protein, vitamin C, iron and calcium. Betel leave’s aqueous extract was used in various assays such as phenols, alkaloids, saponin, tannin, steroids and other compounds. The phytochemicals screening of the leaf extract was determined by various methods. The results found that betel leaf have different types of nutrients and phytochemicals in it.

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Authors: Nikita Baghel, Shamsa Fiaz and Prabhakar Vardhan

Dry eye syndrome is a common yet frequently under-recognized clinical condition whose aetiology and management challenge clinicians and researchers alike. It is a multifactorial disease of the tears and ocular surface that results in symptoms of discomfort, visual disturbance, and tears film instability with potential damage to the ocular surface. It is accompanied by increased osmolarity of the tear film and inflammation of the ocular surface. In Ayurveda this condition can be correlated to Sushkakshipaka. On the basis of etiopathogenesis, clinical features, complications and principles of treatment, Sushkakshipaka is much similar to Dry Eye Syndrome. Looking into the pathogenesis of the Sushkakshipaka it is a disease in which vitiated doshas are vata and pitta while affected dhatu are Rasa, Rakta, Ashru and Akshi sneha. Hence our treatment was aimed at vata-pitta shamaka and ras rakta dhatu prasadana and snehana and as per the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome the treatment is designed to drug formulations increases the wet ability of corneal surface and stability of pre-corneal tear film prolonging tears ocular surface contact thus increasing the duration of action and penetration of the drug and interval of relief to patient. Keeping this concept in mind the present study was conducted, in which topical Haridradi Anjana was administered in 20 patients for 15 days.

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Authors: Neha Singh, Sunanda R Pedhekar and B. B. Kadlaskar

Hair has played an important role in our society-it is associated with beauty and youthfulness in women and masculinity and virility in men;so it’s no surprise that hair related problems whether hair loss,greying of hair etc can make anyone feel self-conscious.Moordha taila, snana, dhoomapana,Kshaurkarma,ushnisha dharana and nasya are some important modalities mentioned in ayurvedic texts.Above mentioned things are done by us in day to day life but nasya (nasal insufflations) one among the 5 panchkarma holds the outmost importance in respect to hair care. Nasya enhances mental and sensory acuity, promotes mental clarity and emotional happiness, clears the nose and sinuses of obstruction, promotes cleansing and flow of lymphatic fluid, bestows a clear voice, promotes lightness of the body, soothes dryness in the nose, and eliminates the symptoms of disease. Pratimarsha nasya(daily nasal insufflations);a type of nasya,prevents from hairfall and greying of hairs.This article deals with the various procedures and medicines mentioned in ayurvedic texts for hair care especially pratimarsha nasya.

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Authors: Sandeep S. Bade and Shivam Gupta, Komal Sinha and V.U. Gawai

Childhood is the formative period which lays the foundation of adult life, so a healthy childhood is mandatory for expecting a healthy adulthood. Thus the wellbeing of these children, on the threshold of physical and mental maturity is vital for development of nation and this can be done by supplying the needful nutritional requirement of the childhood age. In fetal life, the baby receives nutrition through placenta of mother and after birth continues to receive all the nutrients from mother’s breast milk which is the ideal and the most natural food for an infant. Classical texts of Ayurveda, advises the intake of Stanya from the day of birth continued until the age of two years. After 6 months of age introduction of fruit and fruit juices recommended as phalaprashana samskara. As children develop, they require the same foods as adults i.e. whole grains, a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, calcium for growing bones, healthy proteins, healthy fats are needed to support the growing body of a child. In our Ayurveda texts nutritional disorders of childhood age are explained as named Karshya, Phakka Roga, Balshosha,Parigarbhika by different Acharyas.

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Authors: Nilesh Bhatt, Shital Bhagiya, A.B. Thakar and Rajdeep Rao

Osteoarthritis is the most common articular disorder that got begunafter 30 years of age and is common by age 70 years.Arthritis limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing, bathing etc., thus making individual handicapped. No treatment is available that can prevent, reverse or block the diseases process. Researchers are looking for drugs that would prevent, slow down or reverse joint damage.AacharyaCharaka has mentioned common treatment for Vatavyadhi i.e.,repeated use of Snehana and Svedana, Basti and MriduVirechana. The present study is a humble effort in search of cure of the disease Sandhigatavata. Basti is selected for the present study as it is shown best for the treatment of Vatavyadhi. Here MatraBasti was given with BalaTaila. In other group PatrapindaSwedana was taken for study. Highly significant results were found in almost all the parameters of Sandhigatavata.

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Authors: K.V. Janaki, Ganti Basavaraj Y, Saokar Reshma M and Kadibagil Vinay R

Rasashastra is one of the treasures of science in India and encompass Indian alchemy, pharmaceutics and therapeutics. The main aim of this science is to help salvation of mankind through attaining perfection over mercury (siddha Parada). During such evolution of this alchemical science siddha Parada was made suitable to get rid of diseases and promote longevity. Such transformation ability of Parada was ascertained with a test on metals; conversion of base metals into noble metals; which later gave rise to Lohavada. In due course of time, this was documented systematically in the form of treatises available since seventh century to name a few viz, Rasendra chudamani, Rasaratna samuchchaya, Rasaprakasha Sudhakara, Rasa Ratnakara, Rasa Chintamani, Rasendra Chintamani, Rasapaddhati, Rasendra Sara, Rasamangala, Rasamanjari. Among these Rasa ratnakara is an important book that describes Lohavada in detail. It has 5 khandas among them Riddhi khanda is reviewed here.

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Authors: Satyapal Singh, Sangeeta, Sudharma. I. Kodituwakku, Rajendra Prasad, J. S. Tripathi and N.P. Rai

Trivrita (Operculina turpethum Linn.) is a large perennial herb from family Convolvulaceae. Natural products are part and parcel of human society to combat a wide range of disorders from the dawn of civilization. There may be more than 2,500 herbs including Trivrita are used across India in various forms of herbal medicine. Traditional medicine is a major part of the cultural heritage of a society and it has developed in accordance with the lifestyle and cultural practices of the society. Principally the root bark of Trivrita is used in its different formulations. It is described under Bhedaniya Mahakashaya (Dashemani) by Charaka and included in Adhobhagahar and Shyamadi group by Sushruta. It is considered best among the drugs used to induce Virechan (therapeutic purgation), one of the procedures of Ayurvedic Panchakarma therapy. Trivrita contains various secondary metabolites including saponins, flavonoids, glycosides like turpethien and phenolics and it also contains some amount of essential oil, glucose and fructose. Various studies on Operculina turpethum Linn. validated its different pharmacological action like laxative action, hypoglycemic action, anti-dyslipidemic effect, aniinflammatory effect, ulcer protective effect, anti-microbial effect, etc. The present review comprehensively incorporates the phytochemical, pharmacological and therapeutic importance of Trivrita.

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Authors: Sorubini Loganathan and Vinay R Kadibagil

Ardraka or Shunti is popular medicine spread across the tropics. The drug Zingeber officinale in wet form is considered as ardraka and the same in dry form is considered as shunti. Both are effectively used for treatment of Shwasa,Kasa,Agnimandhya etc and used in house hold as a spice.As both are used in wide spectrum of diseases, it is named as MAHOUSHADI by Acharyas.Shunti is a dried form of Ardraka, which has many similar properties and differs in few properties like Guna,Doshagnata and Karmukata. This paper aims to highlight the properties of Ardraka and Shunti and to discuss the difference between these two drugs therapeutically.

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Authors: Tasnuva Ferdous, Amrita Kumar Sarkar, Dai Ayusawa and Mohammad Nazir Hossain

Psoriasis is a non-infectious inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by well-defined erythematous (reddish) plaques with large adherent silvery scales. The exact cause of psoriasis is not known although it is activated by the immune system and is related to allergic reactions. In Ayurveda, numerous formulations have been described to treat skin diseases. Saribadyarista, basically a blood purifier, is one of the most famous Ayurvedic medicines, used to treat all kinds of skin disorders. In this study we have shown that Saribadyarista can effectively be used to treat psoriatic disorder. This is a case report of 23-year-old male where Saridadyarista is used to manage psoriasis. The duration of the study was twelve months and follow-up was done for one month. Our subject showed good results as it improved the quality of life in terms of Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). This case report may open up a new era in the management of psoriasis.

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Authors: Neha Soni, P. K. Joshi, O. P. Rout and B. K. Soni

Ayurveda or Indian system of medicine has been serving mankind since time immemorial and now it is spreading worldwide. The commonest myth prevailed regarding Ayurveda medicine is that these medicines are completely safe and do not have any side effects. Improper manufacturing, self-medication, failure of proper dosing etc are leading to disappointing end results and adverse effect. It is necessary to incorporate new system of safety and awareness towards Ayurveda which is known as Pharmacovigilance. Pharmacovigilance is the science dedicated to the monitoring, detection, assessment, evaluation and prevention of adverse effects or any other medicine related problems. The increasing global acceptance of Ayurveda led regulators to implement a similar program for Ayurveda particularly when some scientists, medical professionals, and patients reported cases of adverse drug reaction of Ayurveda medicines. In order to promote Ayurveda as global medicine and meet global healthcare standards there is urgent need to equip Ayurveda with tool of Pharmacovigilance. Government of India has implemented a Pharmacovigilance program for Ayurveda, as a measure to ensure safety and efficacy of Ayurvedic medicines. Pharmacovigilance helps in monitoring of adverse drug reaction thus help to protect public health. This review article provides an overview of the need of the Pharmacovigilance and future aspects of Pharmacovigilance for Ayurvedic system of medicine

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Authors: Pandit D. Kale, L. P. Dei, S. B. Donga, Anup Thakar, Harisha C. R. and Shukla V. J

PCOS is a syndrome of ovarian dysfunction along with the cardinal features of hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovarian morphology. Stanya Shodhan Gana is effective in Stanya Vikruti in Ayurvedic treatises. Stanya and Artav both are Updhatu of Rasa Dhatu hence Stanya Shodhan Gana can be act on Artav dusti also which is the by-product of same Origin. Keeping this hypothesis in mind, the Stanya Shodhana Gana may be effective in the management of PCOS. The present study was aimed at setting up a standard profile of Stanya Shodhan Gana which was prepared using pharmacognostical authenticated drugs like Patha, Shunthi, Devdaru, Nagarmotha, Murva, Guduchi, Vatsak, Kirattikta, Kutaki and Sariva followed by subjecting it to Physico-chemical analysis as per standard protocol. The observations were systematically recorded. Pharmacognostical findings like Pitted Vessels of Patha, Oil Globules of Devdaru, Rhombidal Crystal of Murva confirm the presence of Patha, Devdaru and Murva etc drugs contain in Stanya Shodhan Gana. Stanya Shodhan Gana Churna was prepared as per API. HPTLC was carried out after organizing appropriate solvent system in which maximum 14 spots were distinguished at 254 nm and 12 spots at 366 nm.

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Authors: Madan B. Tonge

In day to day practice when we see the market samples of Musali it creates confusion in mind; which type Musali is sold by the vendor. These days various species of plants are used as Musali in different parts of India. Traditionally, Salam and Salam panja are also used as Mushali. To rule out all these differences and arrive to a definite conclusion. This is an attempt to collect the referances from samhitas and nighantus about musali. Botanically classify the species which are used as musali. Describe all the species which are in use as musali in a systematic manner.

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Authors: Priti Garg, Amrendra Dubey and Shalini Sachan

Ovarian cysts are sacs filled with fluid or semisolid material that are formed in the ovaries or on their surface. They may occur as the result of normal ovarian functions, or they may be abnormal growths. The majorities of ovarian cysts are benign and are asymptomatic, but some may cause pain, abnormal menstrual bleeding and irregular menstrual periods. In Ayurveda the follicular ovarian cyst may be correlated with Medaj Granthi. The present study describes a case of follicular ovarian cyst. The study revealed the Granthihar and Medanasan properties of Ayurvedic medicines viz., Arogyavardhini vati, Varunadi kwatha, Triphala guggulu and their result in follicular cyst as revealed after 3 month of treatment in the ultra sound reports.

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Authors: Tikeshwar Karanjekar1 *, Anubhuti P. Manwar, Mitesh B. Chauhan, Subhash Y. Raut and Arun M. Lakhapati

Fissure-in ano is a very common and painful condition. It occurs most commonly in the midline posteriorly, the least protected part of anal- canal. Occurrence rate of posterior to anterior in males is 90:10 and in females 60:40. Common aetiological factors are constipation, sphincter spasm, anal stricture, hard stool etc. In todays era it is mainly a lifestyle disorder. In Ayurveda, it resembles with Parikartika (S.Chi.34/3). It is one of koshthagat-vyadhi with vat-pitta pathology (S. Chi.34/16). In classical texts of Ayurveda Acharya emphasize pichchaabasti in the treatment of Parikartika (S.Chi.34/16). Specially mentioned yog as Madhu-Ghrit-Mulethi-Krishnatil kalka in pichchaabasti was used. This yog acts with its laxative and healing property in fissure-in-ano. It also gives significant symptomatic improvement to the patient. Therefore, we conclude that use of Piccha Basti is good alternative therapy for fissure in ano.

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Authors: Deepanjali Bora and Niten Barman

In Ayurvedic literature, when we say taila, then it means only tila taila. Varied descriptions are available in the texts. Its importance is mentioned in many places owing to its uses in many different ways. The whole plant body can be made useful, like the leaves are used as good hair washing products, seeds as digestive, laxative, useful in haemorrhoids. Tila in the form of oil can be used in vasti karmas, as nasya and also as eatables. It also possess doshahara action. Taila, is mentioned in the classics as an alleviator of vata dosha. It is even said that there is no other medication better than taila which can cure the vatika disorders. In the present article, the review and physico chemical analysis of tila taila is done. Along with the reviews collected from various sources, the physico chemical analysis of tila taila will provide more accurate data for its use in the treatment purpose.

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Authors: Diware Chinmay Gopalrao

According to the Indian alchemy (Rasashastra) literature, Gandhaka has been included in Uparasa category. It is the next drug after Mercury in terms of importance. In Indian medicine it has been used both externally and internally. Even today it is being used for its antimicrobial activity. In Ayurveda Gandhaka is used after the Shodhan (Purification) process. In the present study chemical analysis of Gandhaka was done after its purification in Bhringaraj Swaras. Ayurvedic texts suggest that after the purification process, physical appearance of Gandhaka changes. The purification process mentioned in Rasashastra not only removes the impurity of Gandhaka but also increases its therapeutic activity for internal and external uses without producing any harmful effects.

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Authors: Rajbir Singh

Migraine is a complex neurological disorder which affects more than 10% of people worldwide. The clinical presentation of migraine varies from patient to patient and even in the same patient from time to time and exact pathophysiology of migraine is not known though unifying theory is postulated. Therefore, one of the aims of the present study is to look for the pathophysiological sequence of the disease. Moreover, no standard treatment is available that is common for all migraine patients. Many migraine patients self-diagnose and self-medicate themselves using over-the–counter analgesics. Many allopathic drugs are used that only provide symptomatic relief to the patient and have irreversible side-effects. Moreover, migraine surgery is a field which is still under its very initial stages. Therefore, to eradicate the problem of migraine and to test the efficacy of Ayurvedic formulations in the management of migraine, Sarivadilepa and Gunjataila have been selected from ayurvedic texts which are mentioned for the treatment of migraine in the present clinical study. Results regarding pathophysiology of migraine showed that both vascular and neural factors are responsible for migraine. Both the drugs selected for present clinical study will show suppra additive potentiated synergistic effect which will act as an important hallmark for curing migraine. Thus the present clinical study is valuable to evaluate safe and effective drug for treating the migraine which is a major health hazard in the present modern era.

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Authors: Nuwansiri L.S.B, Abeysooriya S.R and Wickramarachchi W.J.W

One of the main goals of Ayurveda treatment procedure is to transform undigested food called ama, into nirama state and cleanse the body by expelling it out of the body. Otherwise it may stick inside the channels of circulation and produce ailments. Sandhi means joint. Sandhi Vata is a joint disorder caused due to aggravated Vata dosha in the joints. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of joints characterized by pain that is relieved by rest, morning stiffness that last for a very short time and joint inflammation (Swelling) is minimal. Water represents soma, the nourishing, cooling quality that is associated with lunar energy. It helps with digestion, supports Kapha dosha, helps in lubrication and counteracts the dryness of Vata doshas. It nurtures and detoxifies when it flows out of the body as urine. Ayurveda texts have mentioned that pathya Viharana (positive behaviors) are helpful in treating and prevention of diseases. Pain is one of the important symptoms in joint disorders. Charakasamhita mentions Thaptasheeta jala (TSJ), means boiled water which is kept until getting naturally cold slightly higher than normal room temperature. Generally patients used to have their body washed in the evening when the Vata dosha is normally aggravated. A preliminary study revealed that they have been using two methods of preparing water for their washing purposes viz. normal room temperature water (NRT) and boiled water mixed with water in normal room temperature boiled water mixed with water in normal room temperature (BNRT). Sixty (60) previously diagnosed Sandhivata patients, in both male and female were selected from the Out Patients Department (OPD) of Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Teaching Hospital and divided them into three as A, B and C including 20 patients per each group. Each group was treated with the same Ayurvedic regimen. Group A was advised to use NRT, B was advised to use BNRT and C was advised to use TSJ for their washing purposes. After the treatment procedure of one week the pain was compared with previous data which were taken before treatments by using a structured questionnaire with a scoring system. Data revealed that group B indicated the minimum pain reducing rate (PRR). PRR is lower than group C. Group C indicated the maximum PRR. According to the results it can be concluded that Thaptasheeta jala is comparatively effective in the pain management of Sandhivata.

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Authors: Mehak kamboj, Tanvi Mahajan and Pramod Anand Tiwari

The Marma is very important and unique concept of the Ayurvedic system of medicine. Kshipra Marma is one among the Adhoshakhagata Marma and Kalatarapranahara Marma. Depending upon the prognosis of the injury, sometimes this marma behaves as Sadhyapranahara. That’s why, it is essential for the surgeon or medical man to have complete acquaintance of the structures present at the site of Kshipra Marma while performing surgical procedures like Shastrakarma (Siravedha), Agni Karma and Ksharkarma and more. In present era, people are very vulnerable to accidental injuries and site of Kshipra Marma get injured in most of the cases. To get the proper guidelines for the cure and surgical/medical management of the injury at the location of kshipra marma, the structures present at the site of Kshipra Marma should be understood properly.

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Authors: Nirmal Bhusal and Santosh Kumar Bhatted

Pakwashayagata Kupita Vata is a condition of provoked Vata in Pakwashaya i.e., colon. Aggravation of Pakwashayagata Vayu gives rise to Antrakujana (rumbling sound in the intestine), Sula (colic pain), Atopa (tympanites), Kricha Mutra Purisha (dysuria, constipation), Anaha (flatulence), Trikapradeshi Vedana (pain in the lumber region). The numbers of Vata Vyadhis are increasing as people give least importance to proper physical, mental exercises and food habits. The symptoms of Pakwashayagata kupita Vata are found in many patients alone or associated with other complains. Proper management of Pakwashayagata Kupita Vata is very important to normalize the Vata and prevent from further progress of the disease. When Vata is aggravated in Pakwashaya which is particularly Vata Sthana itself, Udavartahara treatment, which is nothing other than Vatanulaomana, Vasti, Varti etc are selected. Sneha virechana is indicated for the management of Pakwashayagata Kupita Vata may help in the elimination of morbid material and produce beneficial effects. Sneha Virechana is the best option for the safe and effective management of Pakwashayagata Kupiata Vata.

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Authors: SwapnilSaxena, S. D Rokade, M.K.Dawre and P.G. Sali

The polycystic ovarian syndrome is the most common problem encountered in the fertility age group of women and represents more than 80% of cases of infertility due to an ovulation. The physical symptoms have an underlying psychological cause. The present paper discusses the relevance of psychological factors and the etiology involved in PCOS along with the impact of different yoga asanas and meditation in relieving the associated symptoms to a major extent.

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Authors: Jay R. Mordhara, A.S.Baghel, Harisha C R and V. J. Shukla

Health is an important issue today. Hazards from faulty lifestyle and excessive use of junk foods affect more people these days. This leads to more digestive problems in present era. Shunthi (Zingiber officinalae Rosc.) of Zingiberaceae family is a widely used herb in various Ayurvedic preparations like Trikatu, Panchkola etc. due to its effect on digestive and other systems. It is also used as flavouring agent, aromatic and taste making agent in Indian kitchen and as an AntiInflammatory, Hypolipidaemic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Molluscicidal, Nonphytotoxic agent in pharmaceutical industries. Different dosage form mentioned in Ayurvedic classics for different drug to improve its efficacy, palatability and self-life. This study has been conducted to evaluate the role of Shunthi as Deepana and Paachana drug. The drug is going to use in the form of tablet and subjected to Pharmacognostical and physicochemical evaluation. The Pharmacognostical results showed that annular vessels, parenchyma cell with starch grain, oleoresin content. The physicochemical evaluation showed that Tablet Hardness 0.6 kg/cm2 , Loss in drying 7.15 %w/w, pH value 6.5, Ash value 8.38 % w/w.

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Authors: Pratibha Upadhyay

Shalakyatantra is among one of the eight important subjects of Ayurveda among different specialties.This branch specifically deals with the diseases above the clavicle region, it deals with the diseases of eyes, ear, nose, throat and head. There is a huge description of all the diseases related to the earlier mentioned area. Here netrasharira is being discussed specifically in terms of its anatomy and the relative terms that are mentioned by our acharayas, in context to modern ophthalmology for the better understanding of the disease pathology and treatment.Dristi in fact a functional identity and correlates to all the structures that are responsible for vision,,pupil ,lens, retina, optic nerve.

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Authors: Vrinda P. Kadu, Shrikant Wamanrao Mude and Mrunalini Dilip Gundre

Improper living style and faulty diet habits lead to imbalance of the body elements vata, pitta and kapha and thus various disorders may occur. Acharya Charaka and Kashyapa have clearly indicated that the Grahani Dosha and Amlapitta occur in persons who could not check the temptation of food. Ayurveda provides complete cure of disease through three treatment principles Nidanparivarjana, Shaman and Shodhanchikitsa. This study was planned to evaluate the effect of Guduchyadi Kwatha after Vamana Karma in Amlapitta. Total 20 patients attending the O.P.D. and I.P.D. of R.A. Podar Ayurvedic Hospital, Mumbai were selected. After Classical Vamana Karma drug Guduchyadi Kwath was given for 12 weeks. Significant improvement was observed in symptoms of Amlapitta in which Vamana was followed by Guduchyadi Kwatha also a significant improvement was observed in Gastroscopy reports after treatment. Vamanottar Guduchyadi Kwatha reduces Gastroscopic changes markedly

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Authors: Madhumita Panigrahi, Mahesh Vyas, Harisha C.R., V. J. Shukla and Kabi P. Mohanty

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), some 3.4 billion people in the developing world depend on plant based traditional medicines. This represents about 88% of the world’s inhabitants, who rely mainly on traditional medicine for their primary health care 1 . Ayurveda aims at the preservation of good health apart from mitigation of disease. The symbiosis between Cosmetology and Ayurveda is the most ancient one. Mukhakantivardhaka lepa is a poly herbal formulation in the form of Churna extensively used to skin complexion hence Mukhakantivardhaka lepa was selected in the present study to assess the efficacy of the drug in Twakvaivarnya. The present study was aimed at setting up a standard profile of Mukhakantivardhaka lepa which was prepared using pharmacognostical authenticated drug like Rakta Chandana ,Manjishtha, Lodhra, Kushtha, Priyangu, Batankura, Masoor dal followed by subjecting it to detailed physico-chemical analysis as per standard protocol. The observations were systematically recorded.

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Authors: Karab Ali and Bishnu Prasad Sarma

Human suffering can arise from disability, discomfort or disfigurement. Skin disorders involve all these three. All the skin disease in Ayurveda has been described under the board heading of kustha. Kitibha can be compared with the disease Psoriasis of modern medical science. Psoriasis is an immune mediated genetically determined common dermatological problem which affects skin, nail, joints flexures and folders of the body. Psoriasis impacts on the psychological and social aspects of life mainly because of its visibility. The trial drugs i.e. KusthaghnaMahakashaykwath was given 40 ml twice daily orally and the result was taken after 60 days of treatment after three follow-ups.

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Authors: Velhal Amol

“Surya” means “Sun” and “Namaskar” means “to bow down.” The traditional sequence of set of twelve postures is called SuryaNamaskar practiced since years together. The logical conclusion is that the sun is the life or energy source for all and is an element in everything we eat, drink or breathe. The earth and the moon are significant in the way they affect life, but the sun is the source of all energy and when one is in tune with the cycles of the sun, physical health, wellbeing, vitality, and energy. We expect life from sun. There is no possibilityof life in the absence of the Sun’s rays.SuryaNamaskar or Sun Salutation is a very ancient technique of paying respect or expressing gratitude to the Sun. The Sun Salutations are regularly practiced by almost all Indians and in many Indian schools. As per new Government regulations Yoga training has been made mandatory in primary and secondary school curriculum. SuryaNamaskar has a deep effect in detoxifying the organs through copious oxygenation and has a deeper relaxing effect on whole body including mind. Synchronizing the breath with the movements of the body is very important while performing SuryaNamaskar. When the SuryaNamaskar are done a little quickly, the gain is more physical while if they are done slowly with the awareness of breath the gain is more mental and spiritual. Incorporating the SuryaNamaskar into our daily routine makes a positive difference to our life. It is the ultimate combination of physical exercise, breathing exercise and chants during various postures of SuryaNamaskar.The body (through the physical movement), the mind (though the control on breathing) and the spirit (through the chants) get a boost from the practice of SuryaNamaskar.SuryaNamaskar is a set of twelve postures, preferably to be done at the time of sunrise. The regular practice of Surya Namaskar improves circulation of blood throughout the body, maintains health, and helps one remain disease-free. There are numerous benefits of SuryaNamaskar for the heart, liver, intestine, stomach, chest, throat, legs. From head to toe, every part of the body is greatly benefitted by Surya Namaskar, which is why it is highly recommended by all yoga experts.

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Authors: Jatinder Kour, Shilpa B. Donga, Harisha C. R. and Shukla V.J.

Kashyapa has vividly described the effect of Shatapushpadi taila on Beejotsarga in the chapter Shatapushpa-Shatavari Kalapadhyaya. It is used in the management of Vandhyatva (anovulation) and helps in “Rutupravartana” which indicates both Artavajanana and Beejotsarga. 1 The present work was carried out to standardize the finished product Shatpushpadi taila to confirm its identity, quality and purity. There has been an increase in demand for the Phyto-pharmaceutical products of Ayurveda so a new pharmaceutical preparation in the form of Shatpushpadi taila was tried to standardize which is economical in terms of time and machinery usage. Pharmacognostical and phyto-chemical observations revealed the specific characters of all active constituents used in the preparation. The presence of oil globules, starch with prismatic crystals, cork cells, were the characteristic features observed in the microscopy of drug combination. Refractive index of Shatpushpadi taila was found 1.4860., specific gravity 0.9104, iodine value 101.97, saponification value 220.85 and acid value is 3.28.

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Authors: Singh M, Kumari R and Kotecha M

Basella rubra belongs to the family Basellaceae, and commonly known as malabar spinach, indian spinach, ceylon spinach and vine spinach. It was used to treat large number of human ailments as mentioned in Charaka Samhita, and Sushruta Samhita. It has been found to be a good source of calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. In Ayurveda, the plant has shown immense potential in androgenic, antiulcer, antioxidant, cytotoxic, antibacterial activity, antiinflammatory, central nervous system (CNS) depressant activity, nephroprotective and wound healing properties etc. This paper includes the evidence-based overview of pharmacological and phytochemical properties of the Basella rubra, which may be helpful to establish a standard natural drug for further research