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Extraction of Prosopis Cineraria from Bikaner, Rajasthan of India- Detection of Compounds via GCMS, Calibration via HPLC, UV, FTIR, FESEM EDAX- An Anti-Cancer Agent For Blood Cancer with Validated IC50 via Testing Over Country Eggs
Get PDFIn order to analyze the potential bioactive constituents of leaf extracts of Prosopis Cineraria/ Khejri- National tree of Rajasthan, a plant with enormous Ayurvedic properties, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) along with Ultra Violet Spectroscopy (UV) and added Field Emission Scanning Emission Microscope with Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (FESEM-EDAX) were carried out. The authors too demonstrated cell line studies via MTT Assay for MOLT 4, blood cancer in different concentrations and found Khejri as toxic with validated IC50. Further, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) were tested and certain compounds gave spectrum with few major peaks concluded by other results, most of which are bioactive compounds which may act as antimicrobial, anti-cancerous, antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory agents. On an all, Khejri/Sami leaves of Mimosaceae family of Spunge tree is having anti cancerous properties for blood cancer that may repair punctured blood vessels if being treated properly. The authors have demonstrated the testing over country eggs with treated/ untreated group of eggs and found the formation of blood vessels that gesture how effective the drug is, being composed of Khejri extract. It is not only confined to cancer diseases but acts as a very good agent for inflammation, digestion and conjunctivitis. On an all, this natural compound so extracted is found to be useful for blood cancer with IC50 as 57.11 that simply reflect that the medicine composed from the same will be highly beneficial for cancer patients - let it be Ayurvedic, homoeopathic or allopathic
Concept of Apatarpana: Bird’s Eye View
Get PDFAyurveda has universal and person-centric approach in relation to health and diseases, which requires essential consideration of several factors in the process of diagnostic work-up. Guidelines regarding Ahara-vihara, Nidra and Brahmcharya are elaborately described in different Ayurvedic compendium in scientific way. One needs to follow these principles or guidelines to achieve Purushartha, namely Dharma (doing activities based on morality), Artha (economic prosperity), Kama (desire), and Moksha (self-realization/liberation). For the maintenance of homeostasis in the body (Dhatusamya) one must follow the instructions regarding daily and seasonal regimens (Dinaharya, Ratricharya and Ritucharya) and treatment modalities of respective diseases. Treatment procedure also depends on individual’s Prakriti, Desha, Kala, Matra etc. According to Ayurveda all treatment modalities can be divided in two folds i.e., Santarpana and Apatarpana. Apatarpana in terms of malnutrition is responsible for developing of several kinds of Kuposana-janya-vyadhi or diseases. Agni vaisamya is prime factors for genesis of all diseases as well as Kuposan janya-vyadhi. Based on severity and etiology they are different in type such as Karshya, Phakka, etc. In India 40% of world’s malnourished children and 35% of developing worlds low-birth weight infants are present. Hence, Agni dipana and proper nutrition plays a very crucial role to solve all major problems related to Apatarpana. In the first step, if we treat the Agnidusti and provide proper nutrition, then breaks the vicious chain of pathogenesis of all Apatarpanaja vyadhis. The study of Apatarpana is very much important in the field of Chikitsa to maintain the quality life
An Observational Study on Graphical Presentation of Data - A Review
Get PDFThe most effective means of disseminating scientific knowledge, influencing choices on the acceptance or rejection of a paper, and drawing the attention of the scientific community to study findings are figures and charts. Second, a low ink-to-data ratio (the avoidance of unnecessary shading, three dimensionality, gridlines, and what is commonly referred to as "chartjunk"), and third, clear and unambiguous axes labelling, are also important criteria. Histograms, bar charts (always with measurements of error), box-and-whiskers plots, scatter plots, and forest plots should all be included in the researcher\u27s indispensable graphic toolkit. Methodology: The material of graphical presentation of data has been collected from different, articles, authentic literatures, manuscripts, and authentic net sources, like NCBI, PubMed etc. Conclusion: discovered the significance, practicality, and benefits of graphs. Finally, using examples, we covered the various graph kinds. The answer to the more difficult first question will be determined by your data. Do not let the sort of visual that will be utilized be determined by programme restrictions. If your programme is unable to create the sort of visual you want, alter the software, not the graphic
Role of Ayurveda in the Prevention of Genetic Disorders
Get PDFAyurveda is much more advanced in Genetic disorders from the ancient period. It emphasized on not only for disorders, as well as prevention too. Nowadays people concentrate more on Lifestyle disorders compared to Genetic disorders. A genetic disorder is caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome. As per WHO, Genetic disorders and congenital abnormalities occur in about 2% to 5% of all live births, accounting for upto 30% of paediatric hospital admissions and cause about 50% of childhood deaths in industrialized countries. The concepts were already mentioned by Acharyas in the context of Beeja (sperm and ovum), Beejabhaga (chromosomes) and Beejabhaga avayava (genes). They highlighted the concept of planning for better progeny, it starts even before marriage. Kulaja vikara’s are Asadhya by prognosis. When there is no therapeutic option, it is preferable to follow the Acharya\u27s recommended precautions. Hence this study highlights the concept of Beeja, Beejabhaga, Beejabhaga-avayava dusti with special reference to the prevention of Genetic disorders
Role of Ayurvedic Herbs and Shirodhara Procedure in the Management of Academic Stress in Children
Get PDFStress is a state of mental strain for a specific person experiencing issues with their social and environmental well-being, which can result in a variety of illnesses. The important phage is when a person is young since this is when their life is going through a lot of change. They are expected to be members of the social elite. Therefore, kids should improve their stress-management skills to live healthy lives after they join the society. Comparing stress to Avasad in Ayurveda (Vatanatamaja vikaras). It\u27s regarded as being among the Manasik Rogas. Ayurveda deals with the mind and body of human beings. Only the conventional system of medicine helps to maintain health in the healthy while also treating the sick. The Ahar vihar, Aushad, and Sanshodhan principles of Ayurveda\u27s therapy are included. Two types of medication internal and external are described in the classical texts of Ayurveda. Many herbal and herbal-mineral concoctions are referred to be "Medhya medicines" in internal medicine. Like Mandukparni Brahmi, Vacha, Shankhpushpi, Giloy, Jyotismati, Ashwagandha, Tagar, etc., the majority of them have been scientifically and therapeutically shown to be effective stress relievers. In terms of external medicine, Panchakarma techniques like Shirodhara are also described. Shirodhara treatment is frequently used to treat psychological disorders. Although Shirodhara\u27s clinical effectiveness has been established, its mode of action is complicated. Shirodhara aids in soothing the anxious mind and relaxing the entire body because the body, mind, and spirit are all interconnected. Shirodhara\u27s therapeutic effectiveness has been established, however, its mode of action is complicated. Since the body, mind, and spirit are all intertwined, Shirodhara helps to quiet a busy mind and rest the entire body
The Role of Swedakarma in the Manifestation of Ocular Pathological Findings Among Diabetic Patients- A Prospective Observational Study
Get PDFDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder involving almost all systems with delayed complications. Ophthalmic complications of diabetes rapidly cause blindness and are preventable with early screening and timely management. There are many modifiable risk factors for ocular complications associated with DM. It is very much essential to identify such risk factors to prevent complications. Swedana (Sudation therapy), the prerequisite for Panchakarma (fivefold purification therapy in Ayurveda) is contraindicated in Prameha and explained as an etiological factor of eye diseases. Swedana can become a risk factor for diabetic eye diseases. Repeated Swedakarma is a common practice to treat neurological complications in diabetic patients. Diabetic patients exposed to Swedakarma are more vulnerable to ocular complications. Aim: To analyse the role of Swedakarma in the manifestation of ocular pathological findings among diabetic patients. Methodology: This hospital-based, prospective observational study was conducted at Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura. The study participants included 108 diabetic patients with matched cases and controls. The Chi-square test was used to analyze various sudation factors and ocular complications. Result: There is a 3.74-fold increase in ocular complications in patients exposed to Swedakarma, compared to patients who did not receive Swedakarma. Conclusion: There is a significant association between Swedakarma and ocular complications in DM
Importance of Madhu in Classical Ayurvedic Text
Get PDFIn Ayurveda or Sanskrit, honey is called Madhu. Madhu is supposed to be a substance that will be licked i.e., Lehyam. Lehyam is a jam-like substance of normal beginning. Madhu is usually utilized as Anupana i.e., given alongside essential dynamic medicine to improve quicker retention and osmosis of medicament, and Sahapana i.e., alongside essential or dynamic medicament. It’s essential clinical property is efficient as well as nearby, either alone or in the mix with different medications. The use of Madhu as food and medication has been upheld since the Vedic time frame, or at least, the mid-second thousand years or mid-first thousand years. This is because the types, properties, actions, and indications of Madhu were mentioned in the Ayurvedic great encyclopedias, such as Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridya, Bhava Prakasha, Yogaratnakara, and Harita Samhita. Thus, the uses of Madhu in the health care system stretch back into antiquity. This paper is designed to rule out different types and qualities of Madhu in Ayurveda. Also, it discusses its significance according to different classical texts of Ayurveda
A Theoretical Approach on the Action of Vilwadi Agada in Relieving the Symptoms of Acute Gastroenteritis
Get PDFAyurveda a unique science of life, which emphasized on the principle of protecting the health of a healthy individual and eradicating the disease in diseased persons. Now a days, people living in the midst of diseases that disturb them to achieve a good health. The people are trying to overcome this situation by developing an art of medicine and science of healing. Agadatantra is one of the branches in Ayurveda. Literally’ Agada’ means a disease-free condition. It deals with different type of poisoning from animate and inanimate objects with its management. The poisoning from the bite of snakes, spiders, insects, rodents and from the combination of different poisons with their management are included in this branch. Vilwadi agada is a polyherbal combination can be used in various toxicological conditions, GIT problems, concocted poisoning, systemic symptoms like fever, infectious conditions. Today Vilwady agada is marketing as Vilwady gutika by different pharmaceutical companies. Classical reference of Vilwadi agada mentioned in Ashtangahridaya, Ashtangasamgraha, Sahasrayogam, Visha Jyotsnika and Kriyakoumudhi. Acute gastroenteritis (stomach flu) is an infection characterised by diarrhoea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever with inflammation of gastric mucosa. Viruses are the important causative factors for 70% of the episodes of acute gastroenteritis in children especially the rota virus. In contemporary science the first choice is oral rehydration therapy and then gives anti diarrhoeal drugs, antiemetics, antispasmodic drugs according to the condition of the patient. The drugs in Vilwadi agada having antimicrobial, antiviral, analgesic, anti- inflammatory, antioxidant, carminative properties. These attributes of this combination is very effective in relieving the cardinal symptoms such as abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting diarrhoea and fever in acute gastroenteritis
A Successful Clinical Case Study on Management of Visarpa
Get PDF“Visarpa” is one of the most common skin disorder which explained in Ayurveda. It is one of the most common disease suffering in present era. The Visarpa which is an active transmitting viral disease causing painful skin rash with acute onset blisters in localised areas. Visarpa is predominantly involved Pitta dosha due to Pitta drava and Sara guna more which spreads easily all over the body. Viral syndrome caused by oraganism named as “varicella zoster”. Incidence of herpes zooster ranges from 3.9 to 11.8 per 1000 person per year. Reoccurrence are most common in patients who is immuno-suppressed. The treatment planned Raktamokshan specially jaloukavacharana which gives very effective results in Visarpa vyadhi. Result of the treatment observed on the basis of improvement in sign and symptoms of Visarpa were found completely healed within 1 week of treatment the detailed case is presented in the following content
Role of Nitya Virechan and Pathya in Cirrhotic Ascites
Get PDFCirrhosis of liver is an imperceptible disease due to any of the various long standing liver diseases which gradually leads to scarring of the liver tissues. This scarring or fibrosis is the consequence from the healing of the injured liver cells. Cirrhosis is the most common cause of ascites and accounts for almost 85% of all cases. [1] Cirrhotic ascites thus accounts as one of the major complications of Liver cirrhosis. Ayurvedic medicines give a promising result in the management of such decompensated liver disease. We hereby report a successfully managed case of a 53 year old male patient suffering from Cirrhotic Ascites. Post complication with hepatorenal syndrome and hepatogenous diabetes the patient was advised for liver and kidney transplant, as also his ascitic tapping was done multiple times; however he approached for alternative therapy in form of Ayurvedic medicine and was healed. Ascites can be correlated to Jalodar in Ayurvedic concept so the treatment protocol included the exclusive Ayurvedic treatment of Nitya virechan i.e., constant purgation mentioned as the principle treatment for Jalodar along with other supportive medications for liver malfunctioning. Therapeutic diet played an important role for the treatment. During and after treatment no adverse effects were found moreover patient was at comfort with the treatment and the distension of abdomen was negligible, patient also stopped taking insulin, while swelling was reduced remarkably