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International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine
The microorganism or bacteria and their role in the cause of several infectious diseases have bee... more The microorganism or bacteria and their role in the cause of several infectious diseases have been recognized and elaborated in Ayurveda since Vedic period. There are many references relating to bacteria in ancient literature such as Rigveda, Atharveda, Shatapatha Bramhana etc. Krimi, Rakshas, Pishacha, Apsara, etc. terms are used for microorganisms and several types of microorganism have been recognized and described in Vedic literature. Some organisms are visible and macroscopic (Drishya) and some are of microscopic (adrishya). They may originate either inside or outside of body. They have identified for primary seat of infection (vesa) and secondary seat of infection (parivesa) in the body. Ayurveda recommended four methods to destroy microorganisms; viz. refraining, disentangling, removing and fumigating. This paper attempts to review the Vedic and Ayurveda understanding of the microbes is essential here to follow the contemporary knowledge for recognition and development of mic...
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine
Background: Antioxidants play a significant role to protect harm caused by oxidative stress (OS).... more Background: Antioxidants play a significant role to protect harm caused by oxidative stress (OS). Plants having phenolic substances are reported to possess antioxidant properties. The present study was intended to research the antioxidant potential of aqueous extract, Hydroalcoholic extract and Alcoholic extract from Martynia annua root. Martynia annua (cat’s claw, bichu) belongs to Martyniaceae family. For centuries, extracts of leaves, roots, stems, roots and seeds of M. annua have been used to cure eplilepsy, inflammation, tuberculosis, skin infections etc. Methods: The antioxidant activities of Aqueous, Hydroalcoholic and Alcoholic extractives were evaluated by using DPPH free radical assay. DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyine) free radical analysis is one of the accurate and frequently employed method for evaluating antioxidant activity. Results: Aqueous, Hydroalcoholic and Alcoholic extracts of Martynia annua root were explored which revealed that with increase in concentrat...
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2021
Kashtartava (dysmenorrhoea) affects women’s day to day activity and it is most common complaints ... more Kashtartava (dysmenorrhoea) affects women’s day to day activity and it is most common complaints amongst adolescents. 75% of adolescents experience pain during menstruation. Dysmenorrhoea can also be associated with nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fatigue, blotting abdomen etc. As per Ayurveda Apanavata is the governing force of menstruation; its vitiation gives rise to many gynaecological diseases ( yonivyapad). Kashyapa has mentioned Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa Kurz.) as drug of choice for Artava related problems. So that group A is treated with Shatapushpa churana and group B with Shatapushpa taila matra basti. Shatapushpa Churna and Shatapushpa taila matrabasti showed extremely significant (P< 0.0001) relief in severity of pain however showed significant relief in duration of Pain, Nausea and Breast Tenderness. Overall effect of treatment on Group A showed complete remission 27.27% whereas Group B showed 63.64%. Statistically both groups are expressed significant resul...
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2021
Ipomoea carnea Jacq is an ethnopharmacological drug used for various indications by healers. As t... more Ipomoea carnea Jacq is an ethnopharmacological drug used for various indications by healers. As the herbal medicines are becoming endangered, ethanopharmacological drug can be used efficiently as they are available abundantly. The aim of this article is to highlight the therapeutic uses of Ipomoea carnea and to stress the use of ethanopharmacological drug vividly in the treatment. Materials and Methods: The data was located from books including ethnopharmacological drugs, Indian flora, traditional medicine and articles in various journals out of which only the data related to Identification of the species, pharmacological researches, therapeutic and other uses of Ipomoea carnea Jacq was selected. The data was segregated, edited, consolidated and reviewed critically to explore the therapeutic potential of the drug. Result: Phytochemical, invivo and invitro pharmacological studies indicate the therapeutic potential of Ipomoea carnea but there is scarcity of clinical evidences to prove...
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2019
Background: For acceptance and globalization of Ayurveda there is needed to analyze herbal drugs ... more Background: For acceptance and globalization of Ayurveda there is needed to analyze herbal drugs according to modern techniques. Assessment of complete and accurate pharmacognostical study of herbs used in Ayurveda provides scientific basis of its quality. Objectives: To standardize the Kushnatulasi (Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn/ Ocimum sanctum L) collected from wild. Materials and Methods: The present study includes organoleptic, microscopic physicochemical, phytochemical and chromatographic examination of leaf of Kushnatulasi. Results: macro and microscopic, organoleptic, physicochemical, phytochemical and chromatographic findings are observed as per API in present study. Conclusion: Standardization of Krushnatulasi (Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn) is useful in authentication of genuine drug.
Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2015
Background: The Ayurveda an Indian Traditional Health Science in multi lingual, multi ethnic and ... more Background: The Ayurveda an Indian Traditional Health Science in multi lingual, multi ethnic and multi facet reveal undisclosed specific learning difficulties. Students need to cope up with challenges in both classroom and in clinical practice. Educational Researches offer various models and Specific Learning Methods to overcome these problems. Objectives: To observe the benefit of Small group teaching versus classroom teaching in Ayurveda students Materials and Methods: A sample size of 50 distributed equally in to two groups observed with a Pre and Post test and feedback analysis is taken. Graph pad software for paired and unpaired Student’s T test is used for Data Interpretation and final result assessment. Results: Pre-post test assessment comparison for Group A and B Small Group Teaching (SGT) and Class Room Teaching (CRT) were extremely significant with p
Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2020
Background: Medicated oils are frequently utilized in Ayurveda therapeutics for internal administ... more Background: Medicated oils are frequently utilized in Ayurveda therapeutics for internal administration as well as external application. Sesame oil and mustard oil indicated in many conditions along with skin diseases. However review of Ayurveda literature represents that mustard oil is specially indicated in skin diseases. A special processing of oil known as Murchhana is mentioned in classical text which is narrated to have positive effect of increasing stability and efficacy of medicated oil. Analytical studies are helpful quality control, quality assurance as well as in generating hypothesis for further experimental research. Hence present work was planned on comparative analytical evaluation of Ayurveda oil processing method on sesame and mustard oil to find the difference in analytical profile and hereby present hypothesis regarding to which preference may be given in treating skin diseases. Material and Method: Murchhana of sesame and mustard oil was done as per mentioned i...
Journal of Indian System of Medicine, 2019
Kashtartava (dysmenorrhoea) affects women’s day to day activity and it is most common complaints ... more Kashtartava (dysmenorrhoea) affects women’s day to day activity and it is most common complaints amongst adolescents. 75% of adolescents experience pain during menstruation. Dysmenorrhoea can also be associated with nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fatigue, blotting abdomen etc. As per Ayurveda Apanavata is the governing force of menstruation; its vitiation gives rise to many gynaecological diseases ( yonivyapad). Kashyapa has mentioned Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa Kurz.) as drug of choice for Artava related problems. So that group A is treated with Shatapushpa churana and group B with Shatapushpa taila matra basti. Shatapushpa Churna and Shatapushpa taila matrabasti showed extremely significant (P< 0.0001) relief in severity of pain however showed significant relief in duration of Pain, Nausea and Breast Tenderness. Overall effect of treatment on Group A showed complete remission 27.27% whereas Group B showed 63.64%. Statistically both groups are expressed significant results, whereas ...
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2017
Background: In Ayurveda, the subject Dravyaguna is with full of nomenclature and multiple aspects... more Background: In Ayurveda, the subject Dravyaguna is with full of nomenclature and multiple aspects of the herb. The student may land in confusion state without proper teaching methods as the recollection of vast material is practically difficult. Educational Researches need to be implemented in Ayurveda and adopted various technologies and methods of Specific Learning should be adopted to overcome these problems.Materials and Methods: 50 students distributed equally in to two groups observed with a multiple choice questions (MCQs) test and feedback analysis. Graph pad software for paired Student’s T test is used for Data Interpretation and final result assessment.Results: Statistically small group teaching (SGT) for both topic i.e. Haritaki and Amalaki shows the extremely significant result p=0.0001. 66% students had given feedback as SGT is better teaching method and 68% are agreed for implementation of SGT method regularly as teaching learning method. Conclusion: SGT is better te...
Acharyas Pratinidhi Dravya (substitutes for herbal drugs) are narrated in Ayurvedic classical tex... more Acharyas Pratinidhi Dravya (substitutes for herbal drugs) are narrated in Ayurvedic classical texts when original or a form of drug is not available. In Ayurveda there are many drugs combined in single formulation, some of them were difficult to get and some species got destroyed with development of civilization and industrialization. This resulted in scarcity and less availability of the ingredient in the formulation which may cause a drastic or no effect of formulation at all. Hence ancient seers of Ayurveda advised some drugs which can be used when other drug with similar properties is not available for medicinal purpose. Such drugs are known as or substitute drugs. This concept is based on Ayurveda principles and is referred from one of the and As the list of substitute is first of its kind and this is considered as latest among classical work in . Substitute drugs also known as should possess similar (properties) i.e. and proven on the basis of pharmaco-therapeutically activity...
International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020
Ayurveda always recommended the holistic approach for the prevention of diseases, health promotio... more Ayurveda always recommended the holistic approach for the prevention of diseases, health promotion and curing the ailments. Agnihotra/Yagya/ homa is a part of Indian rituals, and one of the ancient therapy of healing recommended by Ayurveda. An agnihotra is a simple form of homa. Various materials are used in this therapy like cow dung cake, rice, ghee and medicinal plants either as a firewood or Samidha, which are helpful for purification of the atmosphere resulting in prevention and control of various communicable diseases. In Ayurveda epidemic or pandemic has been described as Janapadodhwansa Rogas. And causative factors mentioned that vitiation of Vayu (air), Jala (water), Desh (area), and Kala (season). Abhishyangaja (effects of pathogens, evil forces and unhygienic condition) is also one of the causes of epidemic/ pandemic. For this reason, Ayurveda advocated sterilization of water, air, soil and atmosphere with the help of Agnihotra, i.e. Homa, Yagya, Dhupana. As Agnihotra is...
Introduction: Nanotechnology is foreseen to significantly influence science, economy and everyday... more Introduction: Nanotechnology is foreseen to significantly influence science, economy and everyday life in 21st century. Development of new, easy, reliable and eco-friendly technologies helps in endorsing extra interest in the synthesis and application of nanoparticles, which are good and beneficial for mankind. Although, nanoparticles are considered as the discovery of modern science, they actually have a very long history. Ayurvedic metallic preparations, treated with herbal juices or decoction, and exposed for certain quantum of heat as per (heating grade) system are known in Indian subcontinent since seventh century AD and widely recommended for treatment of a variety of ailments. Such metallic preparations are known as and are recently proved as nanoparticles. Today medicinal plants are commonly utilized for the synthesis of nanoparticles. Herbs have shown the ability to interact with metal ions and reduce them to form metallic nanoparticles. The medicinal plant sources for the ...
Ipomoea carnea Jacq is an ethnopharmacological drug used for various indications by healers. As t... more Ipomoea carnea Jacq is an ethnopharmacological drug used for various indications by healers. As the herbal medicines are becoming endangered, ethanopharmacological drug can be used efficiently as they are available abundantly. The aim of this article is to highlight the therapeutic uses of Ipomoea carnea and to stress the use of ethanopharmacological drug vividly in the treatment. Materials and Methods: The data was located from books including ethnopharmacological drugs, Indian flora, traditional medicine and articles in various journals out of which only the data related to Identification of the species, pharmacological researches, therapeutic and other uses of Ipomoea carnea Jacq was selected. The data was segregated, edited, consolidated and reviewed critically to explore the therapeutic potential of the drug. Result: Phytochemical, invivo and invitro pharmacological studies indicate the therapeutic potential of Ipomoea carnea but there is scarcity of clinical evidences to prove...
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2018
Martynia annua Linn (Martyniaceae) is an important herbaceous annual medicinal herb found as a wi... more Martynia annua Linn (Martyniaceae) is an important herbaceous annual medicinal herb found as a wild plant throughout India. In spite of the fact that the majority of its parts are utilized as a part of folklore and it is known as kakanasika in Ayurved, fruits, seeds, roots and Leaves are the most vital parts which are utilized therapeutically. The present article gives an account of updated complete information on its phytochemical and pharmacological properties. The review shows that large numbers of phytochemical constituents have been isolated from the Martynia annua Linn plant which possesses actions like Antioxidant, Anthelmintic, Analgesic and Antipyretic, Antibacterial, Anti-convulsant, Antinociceptive and, Antifertility, Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant, Wound Healing, Antidiabetic, Gastroprotective, Antifungal, Cytotoxic Activity and various other important medicinal properties. In folk medicine, Decoction of whole plant is used in pneumonia and cold fever. Leaves...
International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Coronavirus disease spread like fire, and millions of cases have been reported worldwide, and... more The Coronavirus disease spread like fire, and millions of cases have been reported worldwide, and thousands have died. So, many countries around the globe ordered lockdown to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, which caused significant economic fallout. But every incident has two aspects, positive and negative. This article aimed to study the positive effects of COVID-19 pandemic on some specific factors and to study this topic, datais collected from various websites, web blogs, newspapers and reports on the internet. This pandemic enforced the cancellation or postponement of multiple events, which leads to a reduction in travelling and subsequently there were fewer vehicles on the road, which leads to a decrease in air and water pollution. Road traffic accidents and crime rate had come down suddenly. Due to lockdown, there was a reduction in transportation and industrial activity which allowed Mother Nature to recharge and replenish. Due to lockdown, people spent quality time with ...
Journal of Indian System of Medicine
Introduction: Hydrocotyl verticillata Thunb. is a shady creeping medicinal herb with therapeutic ... more Introduction: Hydrocotyl verticillata Thunb. is a shady creeping medicinal herb with therapeutic properties and is commonly used for fevers, wounds, boils, abscesses, colds, coughs, hepatitis, influenza, purities, sore throat, headaches, and urinary tract problems. However, it is not standardized to date. So, the study aims to standardize H. verticillate as it is used as a primary medicine for human ailments . Materials and Methods: The plant was collected from Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Centre, herbal garden and authenticated by the pharmacognosy department of IPGT&RA, Jamnagar, Gujarat. A pharmacognostic study with microscopic and preliminary phytochemical analysis was carried out. Result: Microscopy study showed some characteristics of stomata, palisade, and surface, which is useful for the identification and standardization of H. verticillata.
International Journal of Current Research and Review
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine
Background: Life style disorders are an emerging problem in India where various types of arthriti... more Background: Life style disorders are an emerging problem in India where various types of arthritis are hampering the routine activities of people due to severe pain and inflammation. In such circumstances, everybody wants quick relief with the symptoms. Visha dravya used in Ayurveda are known for their quick action. Gunja (Abrus precatorius Linn) is a visha indicated in various diseases for internal and external use. Objectives: A randomized clinical study was conducted to assess the efficacy of Gunja beeja lepa to manage the local inflammatory conditions of Arthritis in comparison with a standard anti-inflammatory Ayurvedic drug Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis Linn) to provide a potent anti-inflammatory drug for the purpose of clinical practice. Material and methods: Patients suffering from transient mono or bi-arthropathies of knee were applied Gunja beeja lepa in comparison with local application of standard anti-inflammatory Ayurvedic drug Shunthi. Assessment was done with the hel...
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine
The microorganism or bacteria and their role in the cause of several infectious diseases have bee... more The microorganism or bacteria and their role in the cause of several infectious diseases have been recognized and elaborated in Ayurveda since Vedic period. There are many references relating to bacteria in ancient literature such as Rigveda, Atharveda, Shatapatha Bramhana etc. Krimi, Rakshas, Pishacha, Apsara, etc. terms are used for microorganisms and several types of microorganism have been recognized and described in Vedic literature. Some organisms are visible and macroscopic (Drishya) and some are of microscopic (adrishya). They may originate either inside or outside of body. They have identified for primary seat of infection (vesa) and secondary seat of infection (parivesa) in the body. Ayurveda recommended four methods to destroy microorganisms; viz. refraining, disentangling, removing and fumigating. This paper attempts to review the Vedic and Ayurveda understanding of the microbes is essential here to follow the contemporary knowledge for recognition and development of mic...
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine
Background: Antioxidants play a significant role to protect harm caused by oxidative stress (OS).... more Background: Antioxidants play a significant role to protect harm caused by oxidative stress (OS). Plants having phenolic substances are reported to possess antioxidant properties. The present study was intended to research the antioxidant potential of aqueous extract, Hydroalcoholic extract and Alcoholic extract from Martynia annua root. Martynia annua (cat’s claw, bichu) belongs to Martyniaceae family. For centuries, extracts of leaves, roots, stems, roots and seeds of M. annua have been used to cure eplilepsy, inflammation, tuberculosis, skin infections etc. Methods: The antioxidant activities of Aqueous, Hydroalcoholic and Alcoholic extractives were evaluated by using DPPH free radical assay. DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyine) free radical analysis is one of the accurate and frequently employed method for evaluating antioxidant activity. Results: Aqueous, Hydroalcoholic and Alcoholic extracts of Martynia annua root were explored which revealed that with increase in concentrat...
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2021
Kashtartava (dysmenorrhoea) affects women’s day to day activity and it is most common complaints ... more Kashtartava (dysmenorrhoea) affects women’s day to day activity and it is most common complaints amongst adolescents. 75% of adolescents experience pain during menstruation. Dysmenorrhoea can also be associated with nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fatigue, blotting abdomen etc. As per Ayurveda Apanavata is the governing force of menstruation; its vitiation gives rise to many gynaecological diseases ( yonivyapad). Kashyapa has mentioned Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa Kurz.) as drug of choice for Artava related problems. So that group A is treated with Shatapushpa churana and group B with Shatapushpa taila matra basti. Shatapushpa Churna and Shatapushpa taila matrabasti showed extremely significant (P< 0.0001) relief in severity of pain however showed significant relief in duration of Pain, Nausea and Breast Tenderness. Overall effect of treatment on Group A showed complete remission 27.27% whereas Group B showed 63.64%. Statistically both groups are expressed significant resul...
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2021
Ipomoea carnea Jacq is an ethnopharmacological drug used for various indications by healers. As t... more Ipomoea carnea Jacq is an ethnopharmacological drug used for various indications by healers. As the herbal medicines are becoming endangered, ethanopharmacological drug can be used efficiently as they are available abundantly. The aim of this article is to highlight the therapeutic uses of Ipomoea carnea and to stress the use of ethanopharmacological drug vividly in the treatment. Materials and Methods: The data was located from books including ethnopharmacological drugs, Indian flora, traditional medicine and articles in various journals out of which only the data related to Identification of the species, pharmacological researches, therapeutic and other uses of Ipomoea carnea Jacq was selected. The data was segregated, edited, consolidated and reviewed critically to explore the therapeutic potential of the drug. Result: Phytochemical, invivo and invitro pharmacological studies indicate the therapeutic potential of Ipomoea carnea but there is scarcity of clinical evidences to prove...
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2019
Background: For acceptance and globalization of Ayurveda there is needed to analyze herbal drugs ... more Background: For acceptance and globalization of Ayurveda there is needed to analyze herbal drugs according to modern techniques. Assessment of complete and accurate pharmacognostical study of herbs used in Ayurveda provides scientific basis of its quality. Objectives: To standardize the Kushnatulasi (Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn/ Ocimum sanctum L) collected from wild. Materials and Methods: The present study includes organoleptic, microscopic physicochemical, phytochemical and chromatographic examination of leaf of Kushnatulasi. Results: macro and microscopic, organoleptic, physicochemical, phytochemical and chromatographic findings are observed as per API in present study. Conclusion: Standardization of Krushnatulasi (Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn) is useful in authentication of genuine drug.
Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2015
Background: The Ayurveda an Indian Traditional Health Science in multi lingual, multi ethnic and ... more Background: The Ayurveda an Indian Traditional Health Science in multi lingual, multi ethnic and multi facet reveal undisclosed specific learning difficulties. Students need to cope up with challenges in both classroom and in clinical practice. Educational Researches offer various models and Specific Learning Methods to overcome these problems. Objectives: To observe the benefit of Small group teaching versus classroom teaching in Ayurveda students Materials and Methods: A sample size of 50 distributed equally in to two groups observed with a Pre and Post test and feedback analysis is taken. Graph pad software for paired and unpaired Student’s T test is used for Data Interpretation and final result assessment. Results: Pre-post test assessment comparison for Group A and B Small Group Teaching (SGT) and Class Room Teaching (CRT) were extremely significant with p
Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2020
Background: Medicated oils are frequently utilized in Ayurveda therapeutics for internal administ... more Background: Medicated oils are frequently utilized in Ayurveda therapeutics for internal administration as well as external application. Sesame oil and mustard oil indicated in many conditions along with skin diseases. However review of Ayurveda literature represents that mustard oil is specially indicated in skin diseases. A special processing of oil known as Murchhana is mentioned in classical text which is narrated to have positive effect of increasing stability and efficacy of medicated oil. Analytical studies are helpful quality control, quality assurance as well as in generating hypothesis for further experimental research. Hence present work was planned on comparative analytical evaluation of Ayurveda oil processing method on sesame and mustard oil to find the difference in analytical profile and hereby present hypothesis regarding to which preference may be given in treating skin diseases. Material and Method: Murchhana of sesame and mustard oil was done as per mentioned i...
Journal of Indian System of Medicine, 2019
Kashtartava (dysmenorrhoea) affects women’s day to day activity and it is most common complaints ... more Kashtartava (dysmenorrhoea) affects women’s day to day activity and it is most common complaints amongst adolescents. 75% of adolescents experience pain during menstruation. Dysmenorrhoea can also be associated with nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fatigue, blotting abdomen etc. As per Ayurveda Apanavata is the governing force of menstruation; its vitiation gives rise to many gynaecological diseases ( yonivyapad). Kashyapa has mentioned Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa Kurz.) as drug of choice for Artava related problems. So that group A is treated with Shatapushpa churana and group B with Shatapushpa taila matra basti. Shatapushpa Churna and Shatapushpa taila matrabasti showed extremely significant (P< 0.0001) relief in severity of pain however showed significant relief in duration of Pain, Nausea and Breast Tenderness. Overall effect of treatment on Group A showed complete remission 27.27% whereas Group B showed 63.64%. Statistically both groups are expressed significant results, whereas ...
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2017
Background: In Ayurveda, the subject Dravyaguna is with full of nomenclature and multiple aspects... more Background: In Ayurveda, the subject Dravyaguna is with full of nomenclature and multiple aspects of the herb. The student may land in confusion state without proper teaching methods as the recollection of vast material is practically difficult. Educational Researches need to be implemented in Ayurveda and adopted various technologies and methods of Specific Learning should be adopted to overcome these problems.Materials and Methods: 50 students distributed equally in to two groups observed with a multiple choice questions (MCQs) test and feedback analysis. Graph pad software for paired Student’s T test is used for Data Interpretation and final result assessment.Results: Statistically small group teaching (SGT) for both topic i.e. Haritaki and Amalaki shows the extremely significant result p=0.0001. 66% students had given feedback as SGT is better teaching method and 68% are agreed for implementation of SGT method regularly as teaching learning method. Conclusion: SGT is better te...
Acharyas Pratinidhi Dravya (substitutes for herbal drugs) are narrated in Ayurvedic classical tex... more Acharyas Pratinidhi Dravya (substitutes for herbal drugs) are narrated in Ayurvedic classical texts when original or a form of drug is not available. In Ayurveda there are many drugs combined in single formulation, some of them were difficult to get and some species got destroyed with development of civilization and industrialization. This resulted in scarcity and less availability of the ingredient in the formulation which may cause a drastic or no effect of formulation at all. Hence ancient seers of Ayurveda advised some drugs which can be used when other drug with similar properties is not available for medicinal purpose. Such drugs are known as or substitute drugs. This concept is based on Ayurveda principles and is referred from one of the and As the list of substitute is first of its kind and this is considered as latest among classical work in . Substitute drugs also known as should possess similar (properties) i.e. and proven on the basis of pharmaco-therapeutically activity...
International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020
Ayurveda always recommended the holistic approach for the prevention of diseases, health promotio... more Ayurveda always recommended the holistic approach for the prevention of diseases, health promotion and curing the ailments. Agnihotra/Yagya/ homa is a part of Indian rituals, and one of the ancient therapy of healing recommended by Ayurveda. An agnihotra is a simple form of homa. Various materials are used in this therapy like cow dung cake, rice, ghee and medicinal plants either as a firewood or Samidha, which are helpful for purification of the atmosphere resulting in prevention and control of various communicable diseases. In Ayurveda epidemic or pandemic has been described as Janapadodhwansa Rogas. And causative factors mentioned that vitiation of Vayu (air), Jala (water), Desh (area), and Kala (season). Abhishyangaja (effects of pathogens, evil forces and unhygienic condition) is also one of the causes of epidemic/ pandemic. For this reason, Ayurveda advocated sterilization of water, air, soil and atmosphere with the help of Agnihotra, i.e. Homa, Yagya, Dhupana. As Agnihotra is...
Introduction: Nanotechnology is foreseen to significantly influence science, economy and everyday... more Introduction: Nanotechnology is foreseen to significantly influence science, economy and everyday life in 21st century. Development of new, easy, reliable and eco-friendly technologies helps in endorsing extra interest in the synthesis and application of nanoparticles, which are good and beneficial for mankind. Although, nanoparticles are considered as the discovery of modern science, they actually have a very long history. Ayurvedic metallic preparations, treated with herbal juices or decoction, and exposed for certain quantum of heat as per (heating grade) system are known in Indian subcontinent since seventh century AD and widely recommended for treatment of a variety of ailments. Such metallic preparations are known as and are recently proved as nanoparticles. Today medicinal plants are commonly utilized for the synthesis of nanoparticles. Herbs have shown the ability to interact with metal ions and reduce them to form metallic nanoparticles. The medicinal plant sources for the ...
Ipomoea carnea Jacq is an ethnopharmacological drug used for various indications by healers. As t... more Ipomoea carnea Jacq is an ethnopharmacological drug used for various indications by healers. As the herbal medicines are becoming endangered, ethanopharmacological drug can be used efficiently as they are available abundantly. The aim of this article is to highlight the therapeutic uses of Ipomoea carnea and to stress the use of ethanopharmacological drug vividly in the treatment. Materials and Methods: The data was located from books including ethnopharmacological drugs, Indian flora, traditional medicine and articles in various journals out of which only the data related to Identification of the species, pharmacological researches, therapeutic and other uses of Ipomoea carnea Jacq was selected. The data was segregated, edited, consolidated and reviewed critically to explore the therapeutic potential of the drug. Result: Phytochemical, invivo and invitro pharmacological studies indicate the therapeutic potential of Ipomoea carnea but there is scarcity of clinical evidences to prove...
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2018
Martynia annua Linn (Martyniaceae) is an important herbaceous annual medicinal herb found as a wi... more Martynia annua Linn (Martyniaceae) is an important herbaceous annual medicinal herb found as a wild plant throughout India. In spite of the fact that the majority of its parts are utilized as a part of folklore and it is known as kakanasika in Ayurved, fruits, seeds, roots and Leaves are the most vital parts which are utilized therapeutically. The present article gives an account of updated complete information on its phytochemical and pharmacological properties. The review shows that large numbers of phytochemical constituents have been isolated from the Martynia annua Linn plant which possesses actions like Antioxidant, Anthelmintic, Analgesic and Antipyretic, Antibacterial, Anti-convulsant, Antinociceptive and, Antifertility, Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant, Wound Healing, Antidiabetic, Gastroprotective, Antifungal, Cytotoxic Activity and various other important medicinal properties. In folk medicine, Decoction of whole plant is used in pneumonia and cold fever. Leaves...
International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Coronavirus disease spread like fire, and millions of cases have been reported worldwide, and... more The Coronavirus disease spread like fire, and millions of cases have been reported worldwide, and thousands have died. So, many countries around the globe ordered lockdown to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, which caused significant economic fallout. But every incident has two aspects, positive and negative. This article aimed to study the positive effects of COVID-19 pandemic on some specific factors and to study this topic, datais collected from various websites, web blogs, newspapers and reports on the internet. This pandemic enforced the cancellation or postponement of multiple events, which leads to a reduction in travelling and subsequently there were fewer vehicles on the road, which leads to a decrease in air and water pollution. Road traffic accidents and crime rate had come down suddenly. Due to lockdown, there was a reduction in transportation and industrial activity which allowed Mother Nature to recharge and replenish. Due to lockdown, people spent quality time with ...
Journal of Indian System of Medicine
Introduction: Hydrocotyl verticillata Thunb. is a shady creeping medicinal herb with therapeutic ... more Introduction: Hydrocotyl verticillata Thunb. is a shady creeping medicinal herb with therapeutic properties and is commonly used for fevers, wounds, boils, abscesses, colds, coughs, hepatitis, influenza, purities, sore throat, headaches, and urinary tract problems. However, it is not standardized to date. So, the study aims to standardize H. verticillate as it is used as a primary medicine for human ailments . Materials and Methods: The plant was collected from Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Centre, herbal garden and authenticated by the pharmacognosy department of IPGT&RA, Jamnagar, Gujarat. A pharmacognostic study with microscopic and preliminary phytochemical analysis was carried out. Result: Microscopy study showed some characteristics of stomata, palisade, and surface, which is useful for the identification and standardization of H. verticillata.
International Journal of Current Research and Review
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine
Background: Life style disorders are an emerging problem in India where various types of arthriti... more Background: Life style disorders are an emerging problem in India where various types of arthritis are hampering the routine activities of people due to severe pain and inflammation. In such circumstances, everybody wants quick relief with the symptoms. Visha dravya used in Ayurveda are known for their quick action. Gunja (Abrus precatorius Linn) is a visha indicated in various diseases for internal and external use. Objectives: A randomized clinical study was conducted to assess the efficacy of Gunja beeja lepa to manage the local inflammatory conditions of Arthritis in comparison with a standard anti-inflammatory Ayurvedic drug Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis Linn) to provide a potent anti-inflammatory drug for the purpose of clinical practice. Material and methods: Patients suffering from transient mono or bi-arthropathies of knee were applied Gunja beeja lepa in comparison with local application of standard anti-inflammatory Ayurvedic drug Shunthi. Assessment was done with the hel...