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Abstracts of published research articles in Ayurveda |
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| Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka |
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| Sound
affects the human physiology. Cells vibrate dynamically and may
transmit information via harmonic wave motions. We compared the
effects of ‘primordial sounds’ (Sama Veda from the Ayurveda
system of natural health care), or hard rock music (AC/DC, “Back
in Black”), and no sound on the growth of cells in culture. Five
human tumor cell lines (lung, colon, brain, breast and skin) and
one normal cell line (fibroblasts) were tested in triplicate for
each of an average of four experiments. The recordings of Sama
Veda and “Back in Black” were normalized to maintain the same
maximum amplitudes, with no significant effect on the results.
Primordial sound significantly decreased the average growth
across cell lines (p = 0.005 ANOVA). In the presence of hard
rock music, growth of cells was significantly increased (p =
0.03) but the effect was not consistent. We conclude that sound
has an effect on the growth of neoplastic and normal human cells
in vitro. |
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| Key words:
Samaveda, Rock music, Cancer, Harmonic waves, Fast fourier
transform, Wave form,
Data snapshot. |
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MD, FRCPC
Email: sharma.2@osu.edu
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MT, HTL (ASCP)
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Ph.D. |
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Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda,
Gujarat
Ayurved
University, Jamnagar |
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Thirty patients of stress induced chronic Insomnia (Anidra) have
been studied to evaluate the role of psychic traits (Manasabhava)
in etiopatho-genesis and management of disease. A compound
herbal Ghrita based formulation consisting of Jatamansi (Nardostachys
Jatamansi), Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Ashvagandha
(Withania somnifera) and Tagar (Valeriana jatamansi)
20gms twice a day for six weeks has provided highly significant
relief (p<0.001) on
Sleeplessness (86.54%), Distress (89.28%) and Sleep Time
(94.29%).In other group of patients Dashamula kwatha Shirodhara
half an hour daily in morning for 21 days showed highly
significant relief on Sleeplessness (61.29%),Distress (63.64%) ,
Sleep Time, Sleep Quality and Freshness after Awakening (100%
each).Relief in mental health has been observed in both groups
based on Hamilton’s Anxiety Rating Scale, Hamilton’s Depression
Rating Scale, Brief Psychiatry Rating Scale and Manasabhav
pariksha on Ayurvedic parameters. |
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| Key words:
Anidra, Psychic traits, Manasabhava, Sleep, Stress, Chronic
Insomnia, Mamsyadi Ghrita, Dashamula kwatha Shirodhara. |
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Lecturer in Panchakarma, M.
L.
R. Ayurvedic
College,
Charkhi Dadri, Bhivani **
Professor of Kayachikitsa
and Dean
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Head-Pharmacology Lab |
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| Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar |
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Avartana is one such technique by which oleaginous medicaments
can be reduced into small dosage form, meanwhile increasing its
potency. Avartita Ksheera Bala Taila was prepared by Atibala
mula (Abutilon indicum Linn.), Taila (Black sesame oil) and
Ksheera (Amul Gold 9 SNF) were taken in the ratio of 1:3.2:4.
The gradual shift from Taila paka siddhi lakshana (‘Phenodgama’)
to Ghrita Paka Siddhi Lakshana (‘Phena santi’) in 19th Avartana
was observed in pharmaceutical study. Average 2.24 % v/v weight
gain was observed in total 50 Avartita of Ksheera Bala Taila.
Loss on drying, Specific gravity and Refractive index
were observed decline in successive Avartana but Saponification
value was found increased. |
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| Key words:
Ksheera Bala, Taila Murcchana, Sneha Paka, Avartana, Analytical
study. |
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Lecturer, Dept. of Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana
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Asst. Professor & I/c.
HOD, Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana,
Ayurveda
Medical
College
Moodbidri, Karnataka,
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Director, Atmiya Institute of Pharmacy, Rajkot.
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Ex Dean-I.P.G.T. & R.A.
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Effect of Simhanada Guggulu and
Punarnavarista in Tamakashwasa
(Bronchial Asthma)
- A Clinical Study
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Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu
University, Varanasi |
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Tamakashwasa(bronchial asthma) is characterized by wheeze,chest
tightness, dyspnoea, cough. It manifests due to
exposure to dust, pollen grains, cold weather etc. Mainly
vata and kapha is involved
along with rasadhatu. Due to abnormality in the
homeostasis of dosha and dhatu leading to development of ama
(mainly sama rasadhatugata malarupi kapha) resulting into
genesis of various reactions inside the pranavaha srotas.
Present study reveals the efficacy of Simhanada Guggulu,
punarnavarista, kunjal karma, pranayam in the management of
tamakashwasa (bronchial asthma). Encouraging statistical
data suggest the effective management of tamakashwasa by
the selected therapy. |
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| Key words:
Tamakashwasa, Simhanada Guggulu, Punarnavarista, Kunjal Karma,
Pranayama. |
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Lecturer, Department of Vikriti Vijnana, Faculty of Ayurveda **
(JR-II) Department of Vikriti Vijnana,
Faculty of Ayurveda. |
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Ethnobotanical uses and bioactivity studies of
Scoparia dulcis
Linn
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Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo,
Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka |
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Scoparia dulcis
Linn (F. Scrophulariaceae) is a common weed which is widely
distributed in many tropical countries. It is claimed to possess
many therapeutic potentials according to traditional and
folkloric medicine some of which are experimentally proven. This
article describes its ethnobotanical claims and published
bioactivities. therapy. |
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| Key words:
Scoparia dulcis,
Ethnobotanical uses, Medicinal uses. |
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Department of Nidana Chikitsa (Diagnosis and Treatment)
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Department of Zoology |
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Ethnobotanical uses and bioactivity studies of
Scoparia dulcis
Linn
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Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo,
Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka |
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Scoparia dulcis
Linn (F. Scrophulariaceae) is a common weed which is widely
distributed in many tropical countries. It is claimed to possess
many therapeutic potentials according to traditional and
folkloric medicine some of which are experimentally proven. This
article describes its ethnobotanical claims and published
bioactivities. therapy. |
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| Key words:
Scoparia dulcis,
Ethnobotanical uses, Medicinal uses. |
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Department of Nidana Chikitsa (Diagnosis and Treatment)
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Department of Zoology |
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Kati
Basti
- A
Clinical
Study
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Central Research
Institute of Ayurveda, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi
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The classical Panchakarma is a purification process. But
Keraliya - Panchakarma has been derived and evolved as a
health-promotion system. Kati Basti is a specialized technique
of Keraliya Panchakarma in which warm medicated oil is put on
Kati (lumbo-sacral region) for a specified period of time (say
40 to 45 minutes) while the patient is lying prone. The present
pilot, open, clinical study was launched with a view to observe
the effect of Kati Basti in 27 patients of Katishoola (low
backache)/ Gridhrasi (Sciatica). Luke warm Mahanarayana taila
was filled up into the trough (temp. 40 degree approx) and was
kept for to 45 minutes. The procedure was carried out regularly,
daily for 7 to 15 days according to the severity of the disease.
Maximum prevalence of disease was observed in middle aged
(38-40) and elderly (58-68).
Maximum number of patients presented with difficulty in
walking and low backache. Maximum number of patients of
Katishoola/Gridhrasi/both showed Vataj prakriti. 15 patients
showed pain during straight leg raising. After Kati Basti
patients showed improvement in symptoms like low backache, pain
thighs & legs, difficulty in walking, numbness soles & legs. Out
of 27 patients, 5 showed good response, 4 showed poor response &
2 were lama. |
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| Key words:
Katishoola, Gridhrasi, Sciatica, Katibasti,
Lumbo-sacral region, Mahanarayana taila, Straight leg raise
test. |
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Assistant Director (Ay), CRIA, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi
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Research Officer (Ay), CCRAS, Janakpuri, New Delhi
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Director, CRIA, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi
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Ayurvedic
Management of Klaibya (Male Sexual Dysfunctions) with special
reference to Manasa Bhava (Psychological Factors)
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Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda,
Gujarat
Ayurved
University,
Jamnagar |
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Vata is responsible for all
the Chesta, particularly of the Indriyas i.e. Dasha Indriya and
Mana which are the keys for normal Sexual functioning. In five
types of Vata; Prana, Vyana and Apana causes the impairment of
the functioning of these Indriyas. The chief factors causing the
condition Klaibya are Vata, Sattva (Mental stability or Mano
dosha), Dhatukshaya in general and Shukra Kshaya in particular,
Shukravaha Srotodushti and Marmabhighata. In Charaka Samhita
Acharya Charaka has also narrated that Kama, Krodha, Bhaya,
Shoka etc. factors affects Shukra, Deha Bala and Sattva bala
leading to sexual dysfunction. The Vyakulatva of Manasa is a
cause for Akshamata of Kama i.e. incapacity of Sattva (Manasa).
Keeping about this view in mind, for this study 136 patients
were registered and among them120 patients have completed full
course of treatment which were equally divided in to four
groups. The best relief in the amelioration of cardinal signs
and symptoms were recorded among patients of combined group
therapy. |
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| Key words:
Vata, Sattva, Klaibya,
Shukra |
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Panchakarma Assistant, Department of Panchakarma
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Professor & Head, Department of Panchakarma |
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Importance
of media in Shodhana of
Vatsanabha (Aconite)
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Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda,
Gujarat
Ayurved
University,
Jamnagar |
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Vatsanabha (aconite) is a poisonous plant drug used as medicine
in Ayurvedic system of medicine. It is used after proper ‘Shodhana’
treatment by various media like cow’s urine, cow’s milk, goat’s
milk, Triphala Kwatha, etc. In the present study the media after
Shodhana of Vatsanabha was analyzed physico-phytochemically. The
results are suggestive of extraction of toxic alkaloids in the
media during Shodhana and cow’s urine as better media for
Shodhana of Vatsanabha. |
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| Key words:
Vatsanabha, Shodhana, Gomutra, Godugdha, Ajadugdha, Triphala
Kwatha. |
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Ph. D. Scholar, Dept. of R.S. & B.K. including Drug Research
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M. Pharma, Dept. of R.S. &
B.K. including Drug Research
***Reader &
HOD, Dept. of R.S. & B.K. including Drug Research |
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A Comparative
Study on Vidangadi Churna and Trivritayukta Navaka Guggulu in
the Management of Sthaulya (Obesity)
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Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda,
Gujarat
Ayurved
University,
Jamnagar |
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Sthaulya (obesity) is the most common metabolic disorder in
affluent societies caused by excessive eating, lack of exercise
and is a direct result of the modernization combined with
lifestyle changes. The incidence of Diabetes mellitus,
Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, and Myocardial Infarction etc. is
higher among obese individuals. Acharya Charaka has included
Atisthool in eight varieties of impediments, which are
designated as 'Astha-Nindita
Purusha'. He
categorizes this
problem under Santarpanajanita Vyadhi.
Atisthool Purusha is said to suffer from the following
eight defects; Ayurhasa, Javoparodha, Alpa-vyavayita, Daurbalya,
Daurgandhya, Swedabadha, Ati-trisha, Ati-kshudha. In this study
Vidangadi Churna and
Trivrityukta Navaka
Guggulu were given in tablet
form in the dose of 1 gm twice a day for 30 days in the
OPD of I.P.G.T. & R.A.,G.A.U.,
Jamnagar. Total 55 patients were
registered for clinical trial of the study. Out of which, 39
patients completed the study. Total 15 patients of Vidangadi
Churna group completed the full course, of which 5 patients
showed mild improvement (33.33%), 4 patients showed moderate
improvement (26.67%) and 1 patient showed marked
improvement(6.67%). Total 24 patients of Trivrityukta Navaka
Guggulu group completed the full course, among which 10 patients
showed mild improvement (41.67%), 8 patients showed moderate
improvement (33.33%) and 3 patient showed marked improvement
(12.50%). |
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| Key words:
Sthaulya, Nindita Purusha,
Vidangadi Churna, Trivrityukta Navaka Guggulu |
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M.D. (Ayu), Dept. of
Kayachikitsa
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M.D. Scholar (III Year),
Dept. of Kayachikitsa
*** Professor & Head, Dept. of
Kayachikitsa
****Director - I.P.G.T. & R.A. |
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