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Enhancing Fertility and Reproductive Health Through Ayurveda: A Comparative Study of Rural and Urban Tamil Nadu
Full text linkThe traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda, is widely known for its holistic approach to health, particularly concerning fertility and reproductive health. This paper compares the utilization, success, and availability of Ayurvedic fertility interventions in rural (Villupuram) and urban (Chennai) Tamil Nadu. While modern medicine offers advanced treatments, Ayurveda provides natural, preventive, and affordable remedies that target hormonal balance and stress. The study employs a mixed-methods approach (stratified purposive sampling) with surveys and interviews involving practitioners, patients, and health experts to assess perceptions, preferences, and access across diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Data collection occurred over a six-month period, from January 2024 to June 2024. Results indicate significant community differences: rural areas show higher adoption as a primary treatment (70% preference) due to affordability and cultural trust, with a 60% reported success rate. In contrast, urban areas, despite high awareness, utilize Ayurveda primarily as a complementary therapy (40% preference), reporting a 40% success rate. This disparity is driven by socio-economic factors and infrastructure costs. The study concludes that Ayurveda should be sustainably integrated with modern reproductive health practices to promote inclusive and accessible healthcare in Tamil Nadu
Therapeutic effects of Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf extract on fin and tail rot diseased fish Anabas testudineus (Bloch,1972)
Full text linkBacterial infection is a major drawback that hampers aquaculture practices leading to great economic loss. Among them Fin and tail rot disease is most common bacterial infection caused by several gram-negative bacteria and it is difficult to cure in advance stages. The present study is carried out to examine the therapeutic nature of Azadirachta indica (neem) in the treatment of tail-rot diseased fish Anabas testudineus. Neem leaf extract at 0.1g/2L and 0.4g/2L concentration was prepared to treat the diseased fishes for 7 and 14 days respectively. The lesions on fin, tail and ulcers in the diseased fishes were healed completely after the neem treatment. Haematological parameters, i.e. total RBC and WBC count were also examined which showed significant results respect to the control group. Therefore, this study introduces effective traditional way by using neem leaf in treating fish diseases
Study the Efficacy of Gojihwa Danti Ointment in the Management of Ahiputana with Special Reference to Napkin Rash: A randomized controlled study
Full text linkBackground & Objectives: The napkin rash is most prevalent condition in children caused due to irritation of skin; as the area is more vulnerable to the inflammation as well as infection due to high moisture. It is usually mild but can lead to secondary bacterial and fungal infection if not properly treated. The study aims to provide cost effective alternative measure as Gojivha ointment for local application in the treatment of Napkin rash.
Methods: The randomized controlled trial treated with Ayurveda medicine (Gojivha Danti ointment) in the management of Napkin rash. Total 60 patients were randomly allocated to the 2 groups for the period of 7 days. All the subjective and objective assessment criterions were evaluated before and at the end of treatment.
Results: The mean scores of the subjective and objectives assessment criteria’s shows significant decrease in the both the group. The trial group shows marked improvement in discharge and itching as compared to the control group.
Interpretation & Conclusions: The Gojivha Danti ointment shows equal effectiveness as control drug but can be considered as superior as it controls discharge and itching more effectively.  
Comparative HPTLC Fingerprinting Study of Guduchi Kwatha prepared by Using Different Techniques
Full text linkKwatha Kalpana is the basic dosage form and standard of its secondary dosage forms are depended upon it. There are various challenges in preparation of Kwatha Kalpana in terms of particle size, temperature, proportion of water etc. In order to optimize the process of Kwatha the study was planned to assess the quality by HPTLC. For this, Guduchi (Tinospora Cordifolia Linn) is selected as Kwatha drug in its fresh form. Kwatha was prepared by classical method using three different proportion of water i.e. 16 parts, 8 parts and 4 parts and reduced to 1/8th ,1/4th and 1/4th part respectively. In other alternative techniques, time-based techniques were used by 1hour,2 hours,3hours and 4 hours boiling. Soxhlet extraction method was been used at three different temperatures i.e. 600, 800 and 1000C and pressure cooker technique has been used at two different boiling duration i.e. 30 minutes and 60 minutes. Comparative evaluation of HPTLC fingerprinting of all these techniques were done. Conventional method of Guduchi Kwatha which used four parts of water observed maximum number of phyto-constituents. In alternative methods, higher spots were noted in Kwatha prepared after four hours of boiling and in the Soxhlet extraction method at 600C. Also, the Pressure cooker method showed highest spots after 60 minutes of boiling. Presence of common Rf values in all the studied samples of Kwatha suggest that there are some stable phyto-constituents which have no impact of types of processing
The Effect of Takradi Yoga Yoniprakshalana (Vaginal Irrigation) in the management of Yonisrava Vis-A-Vis Bacterial Vaginosis - A Case Study
Full text linkA study conducted in India highlights the prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), revealing that it is most common among women aged 36–45 years (47.89%), followed by those aged 26–35 years (40.21%), and 18–25 years (28.74%), with an overall prevalence of 38.92%. If left untreated, BV can result in serious reproductive complications, including upper genital tract infections, tubal damage, and endometritis, all of which can increase the risk of infertility. Among the various causes of vaginitis, Bacterial Vaginosis, Trichomoniasis, and Vulvovaginal Candidiasis account for approximately 70% of all cases. In the traditional Ayurvedic system, Acharya Caraka’s Chikitsa Sthana places significant emphasis on Yonisrava (vaginal discharge), a condition categorized under Stree Roga. While Caraka describes detailed treatment principles (Chikitsa Sutras) for Vimshati Yonivyapath (twenty types of gynecological disorders), particular attention is given to the management of Yonisrava. For this, Ayurvedic practitioners often utilize Yoniprakshalana (vaginal cleansing) with specific formulations such as Takra (buttermilk), Triphalā Kwatha (herbal decoction), and Gomutra (cow’s urine), offering a holistic and localized therapeutic approach. Contrastingly the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend antibiotics such as Metronidazole and Clindamycin as the standard treatment for BV. However, Caraka emphasizes two main therapeutic strategies in Ayurveda: Abhyantara Chikitsa (internal treatment) and Sthanika Chikitsa (local treatment). Although primarily focused on localized application, these therapies often have systemic benefits, particularly when treating Stree Roga. A clinical case further supports this integrative approach: a 39-year-old woman presented with symptoms of chronic vaginal white discharge associated with foul odour, indicative of BV. She was treated with Yoniprakshalana using Takradi Yoga, which yielded significant improvement, demonstrating the efficacy of Ayurvedic local treatment in managing Bacterial Vaginosis
Development and Evaluation of Ready-to-Cook Premix of Modified Ashtaguna Manda- An Ayurvedic Nutraceutical Appetizer
Full text linkThe science of life, Ayurveda touches upon all aspects of our living, including diet and nutrition. The Ayurvedic ‘Pathya Kalpana’ offers various recipes with usage guidance. There have been efforts to present some of these recipes in a contemporary form. Hereby we present a unique diet formulation ‘Ashtaguna Manda’ in a modified, yet classically rooted form. This was the pioneer effort in such modification as a ready-to-cook premix of Ashtaguna Manda. This study indicated that slight technology modification in conventional method yielded comparable outcomes in terms of physico-chemical characteristics as well as sensory evaluation. More such Ayurvedic diet recipes can be sought from Ayurveda treasure in future in a similar manner. The Ayurveda offers numerous tasty and health promoting diet recipes. The current era requires another aspect, i.e., ease of preparation. In the present work, we modified a traditional Ayurveda recipe, viz., Ashtaguna Manda and converted it in a ready-to-cook premix form. Care was taken to preserve principles of Ayurveda while creating a consumer-friendly product. The reconstituted product was also compared with the conventionally prepared one through analytical and sensory evaluation. It was observed that the premix as well as reconstituted modified Ashtaguna Manda was comparable to the conventionally prepared. Additionally, there was enhanced shelf life, ease of usage and good acceptability by end users. This study provides a lead towards incorporating many such treasured Ayurveda-based diet recipes to preserve health and manage diseases
Quantification of Gallic Acid, HPTLC, GC-MS Profiling and Anti-inflammatory Potential of Fermented Traditional Formulation “Punarnavadyaristha”
Full text linkBackground: Punarnavadyaristha (PA), is a polyherbal fermented traditional formulation therapeutically known as anti-inflammatory in the classical text of Charak Samhita. However, there is no scientific evidence about its anti-inflammatory potential in the published literature. Objective: The present study was performed to validate the potential of PA against inflammation. Along with physicochemical parameters, the quantification of gallic acid and GC-MS profiling were performed to reveal the composition of PA. Materials and methods: GC-MS profiling of PA was performed to confirm the presence of bioactive compounds using the NIST library database. Quantitative HPTLC studies were performed for the quantification of gallic acid. The presence of reactive oxygen was assessed by DPPH assay.PA was assessed preclinically for acute oral toxicity and carrageenan (acute) and formalin (sub-acute) induced edema. Results and Discussion: The GC-MS profile of PA demonstrates the presence of 67 bioactive compounds. HPTLC studies confirm the presence of gallic acid in the formulation (4.2 %). It also shows free radical scavenging activity of 47% by DPPH assay. No acute toxicity was seen in rats up to 10.0 mL/kg dose of formulation.PA (in-house) formulation at the dose of (4 mL/kg) showed inhibition of formalin-induced paw edema by 74% and carrageenan-induced paw edema by 29%. Conclusion: The effectiveness of Punarvadyaristha on inflammatory disorder, safety, and antioxidant potential is authenticated by these studies. Standardization parameters also comply Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
Comprehensive ayurvedic management of Autoimmune polymyositis: A case study
Full text linkIntroduction: Polymyositis (PM), a pathological condition marked by the presence of inflammatory infiltrates in striated muscle. Develops with the main clinical sign as Proximal muscular weakness. Though its exact aetiology is uncertain, it appears to be an autoimmune condition. It can affect persons at any age, but typically manifests between 50 to 70 years of age. It is twice as common in women as in men and exists in one out of every 100,000 people. Ayurveda categorizes its symptoms under "mamsagata vata", as musculoskeletal abnormality. Currently, there\u27s no known cure, but conventional treatment often involves corticosteroids, which can have adverse effects on long use. Materials and Methods: This is an interesting case study demonstrating the successful management of female patient of age 58 years, suffering from Polymyositis (mamsagata vata). As it is possible for such muscle weakness to appear suddenly or more subtly over several weeks or months; similarly for this case it took several months to manifest and get diagnosed. After many unsatisfactory contemporary treatments patient approached to ayurveda and hence, the combination of Ayurvedic modalities such as Udvartana, Abhyanga, Basti, Oral medications, Physiotherapy were administered for 5 months involving IPD and OPD sittings. Results: Treatments contributed in the improvement of Gait, Muscle power, tone and Overall strength. Aided in the gradual reduction and eventual cessation of medications such as Mycophenolate Mofetil and Prednisolone, while effectively managing symptoms and significantly lowering the Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) level. Conclusion: This case underscores the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatments in addressing autoimmune conditions such as polymyositis.
Management of Uterine Leiomyoma using Ayurveda treatment modalities : A Case Report
Full text linkIntroduction: Uterine fibroids, also called leiomyomas, are the most common benign tumors in women of reproductive age and often present with heavy menstrual bleeding, dysmenorrhea, and pelvic discomfort. Conventional management primarily involves hormonal therapy or surgical procedures such as myomectomy and hysterectomy. However, these modalities may not always address underlying cause or prevent recurrence, and surgical interventions may also affect fertility. Ayurveda offers a holistic and individualized approach that aims at restoring balance and improving long-term outcomes. Case Presentation: A 39-year-old woman presented with severe dysmenorrhea, heavy menstrual bleeding, and abdominal bloating. Ultrasonography revealed a uterine fibroid measuring 30 mm. She was managed with Ayurveda formulations including Kanchanar Guggulu, Varunadi Kwath, Chandraprabha Vati, and Pushyanuga Churna, along with Panchakarma therapy, involving a six-day Yoga Basti. The patient followed the prescribed treatment and reported adherence to dietary and lifestyle guidance. Results: Within three months, the patient experienced significant symptomatic relief with marked reduction in pain and normalization of menstrual flow. Follow-up ultrasound performed twice, after approximately three months showed no evidence of fibroid, confirming complete resolution. No adverse effects were observed during or after therapy. Conclusion: This case highlights the potential role of Ayurveda as a safe, non-invasive, and holistic approach to the management of uterine fibroids. The observed regression without surgical intervention emphasizes the need for systematic clinical studies to validate these outcomes and establish Ayurveda as an effective alternative or adjunct in fibroid management.
A study to assess the Mindful Attention Awareness among undergraduate students studying at a selected college Chennai
Full text linkBackground: Mindfulness is a psychological process and coping ability to adjust maladaptive behaviour, improve awareness and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in both patients and health populations. Objectives: The study to assess the mindful attention awareness among students studying in undergraduate program and associate between the mindful attention awareness among the college students and background variables. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 154 students studying in an undergraduate program at a selected college. The purposive sampling technique was adopted to select samples. The data were collected using a tool consisting of background variables and the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, (MAAS) through Google Form. Analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results The study found that the mean value of mindful attention awareness among undergraduate students is 61.23 with an SD of 15.57, the minimum score is 20, and the maximum score is 90. The majority of students, 143 (93%), belonged to the age group of 18 years. Regarding gender, 101 (66%) are female and 53 (34%) are male students. Regarding 72 (47%) were residing in urban areas, rural was 42 (27%). Except for other variables, the residence of the students was found to be highly significant to mindful attention awareness with the p-value of 0.004 and F-value 5.774. Conclusions: The study concluded that the higher the mean value, the more it shows that the positive effects on students\u27 academic performance enhance academic engagement and improve coping strategies among students that will maintain overall psychological well-being