International Journal of Ayurveda and Herbal Research
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A Conceptual Study of Dadru Kushta W.S.R. Tinea Cruris and its Ayurvedic Management
Get PDFSkin is the first and largest organ of the body interacting with environmental agents like physical, chemical & biological agents. Variations in the environmental stimuli & natural ability of the body to deal with these factors result in spontaneous remissions & relapses. Interaction with these factors results in specific reaction patterns producing characteristic skin diseases in different parts of the body. In recent years; there has been a considerable increase in the incidence of skin problems in the tropical and developing countries like India due to less immunity, unhygienic, living conditions, and nutrition. Skin is the most exposed part of the body. Patient who suffers with any skin diseases leads to experience Physical, Emotional and Socioeconomic embarrassment in his/her society from cosmetic point of view. Tinea cruris/Ringworm is one among the various skin infections which is spreading rapidly and affecting all the age group of population. In Ayurveda skin infection is termed as Twak Vikara or Kushta roga. Dadru is one among the Kushta Roga and termed as a Dadru Kushta. In modern medicine, skin fungal infection that is Tinea/Ringworm is correlated to Dadru Kushta due to similarities in their symptoms. According to most Ayurvedic texts, all types of Kushta have been considered as Rakta Doshaja Vikara. Dadru is one of the KaphaPitta Pradhana Twak Vikara. Here we are going to discuss about the Nidana, Samprapati, Lak-shnas, Chikitsa, Pathya- Apathya and preventive methods of Dadru kushta in day-to-day life
Ayurveda and New Education Policy Present and Future Prospects
Get PDFEducation in India remained a very much concerned and organized subject since the Vedic period and was continued under the observance and teachings of "Gurus" mostly in temples, gurukuls (schools), ashramas, pathshala, or Matthias. In such a system of education in gurukuls, etc., the main focus was on the holistic development of the people under the Guru (teach-er) along with professional, vocational, and spiritual education. This type of education used the person to make useful for the society and the ultimate aim always remained as Moksha (salvation). There was no system of formal degrees or certifi-cates at that time and a student trained by a perfect guru was acceptable to society and administration as well. For higher studies, students used to study in viharas or universities such as Nalanda and Takshashila. The current government intro-duced the National Education Policy 2020 under the Ministry of Human Resource Development. This strategy aims to mod-ernize the 34-year-old education system and school policies that are already in place. Instead of focusing on getting high marks, this approach takes into account the actual conditions in the nation and places an emphasis on personality develop-ment, creativity, and innovation. The first education policy of the twenty-first century, NEP 2020, replaces the thir-ty-four-year-old National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986. This policy, which is founded on the fundamental pillars of access, equity, quality, affordability, and accountability, aims to transform India into a thriving knowledge society and global knowledge superpower by making both school and college education more holistic, flexible, multidisciplinary, suited to 21st century needs, and focused on bringing out the unique capabilities of each student. It also aligns with the Sustainable De-velopment Goals of the 2030 Agenda
Physico-chemical Standardization of Agni Rasa
Get PDFAgni Rasa is a Khalviya Rasayana mentioned under Agnimandya Rogadhikara in the text Bhaishajya Ratnavali. It is mainly indicated for Ajeerna Roga. The five key ingredients of Agni Rasa are Shuddha Vatsanabha, Vacha, Kushta, Musta and Maricha. Agni Rasa was prepared in three batches. The Analytical study was done for all the three samples. The study includes organoleptic characters, Physico - chemical characters like Loss on drying at 110°c, Water soluble extrac-tive, Acid soluble extractive, Total ash, Acid insoluble ash, pH and Disintegration time
Comparative Physico-Chemical Standardization of Kushmanda Ghrita Prepared by Using Murchita and Amurchita Ghrita
Get PDFSneha Kalpana is one of the important and highly established kalpanas of Ayurveda. It is the method of preparing a medicine in which the lipid soluble and aqueous soluble active principles of the Aushadhis are incorporated in to Sneha Dravya. Prior to snehapaka vidhi, Sneha is subjected to Murchana process, aiming to eliminate Ama dosha and enhance potency. Addressing the global burden of Apasmara (epilepsy) and the growing acceptance of Ayurveda, cost-effective medicines are crucial. Despite existing studies, ancient texts hold untapped potential, with secondary preparations like Sneha Kalpana offer extended shelf life compared to Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana. Kushmanda Ghrita is a unique sneha kalpana mentioned in the text of Chakradatta, which is indicated for the management of Apasmara. The ingredients are Kushmanda Swarasa, Yastimadhu and Go-Ghrita. Total six samples were prepared in three batches, three samples prepared by Murchita Ghrita and other three samples with Amurchita Ghrita. All the Ghrita samples were subjected to analysis for physico-chemical pa-rameters, to develop the SOP and to validate Murchana process
Effective Management of Kitibha Kushta (Scalp Psoriasis) through Ayurveda: A Case Report
Get PDFIntroduction: In today’s era where the lifestyle scenario became more sedentary, including improper habit of eating food, lack of physical exercise, unhygienic conditions which leads to risk of many skin diseases like psoriasis. Psoriasis is a long term auto-immune dermatological condition in which there is itching all over the body, dryness & redness of skin and scaling appears on the affected site. In Ayurveda psoriasis can be correlated with Kitibha kushta is a type of Kshudra kushta exhib-iting in the form of lesions with Shyava varnata, Kina-Khara Sparsha, Parushata etc. Methodology: A 48 years old female patient came with the chief complaints of flaky skin lesions over the scalp, ears and eyebrows since 2-3 years, associated with severe itching on the lesions. The case was diagnosed as Kitibha kushta and managed with Samshodhana and Samshamana chiktsa successfully.Result: The patient reported a significant improvement in the complaints. Conclusion: Kitibha kushta is a Vata- Kapha Pradhana Tridoshaja Vyadhi Classical Vamana Karma was done with Madan-aphala, Indrayava, Yastimadhu, Patola, Nimba. Classical Vamana karma is very effective in Kitibha Kushta due to its So-dhana property
Role of Nasya in Treating Khalitya
Get PDFHair fall is one of the commonly faced problems in individuals today. It can be due to various reasons like improper diet, lifestyle, mental stress, hormonal imbalance and also lack of knowledge or ignorance towards hair care techniques like Shirobhyanga, Ushnisha Dharan, Kshaurakarma, Snana (proper temperature of water and frequency) etc. Hair is very crucial part of one\u27s attire as it defines the appearance of the person and also adds on to the beauty of face. Though Khalitya is not a life-threatening disease but it can lead to stressful situation as less amount of hair on scalp leads to ugly appearance leading to loss of self-confidence. Initially the problem is ignored, many home remedies including using different branded shampoos, hair conditioners, hair oils, hair serum etc. are tried and later when there is no relief an expert is approached. Different Tailas are mentioned in Ayurveda Classics for treatment of Khalitya for Shirobhyanga and Nasya. Many treatment modalities like Shodhan, Shirobhyanga, Shirolepa, etc. are explained out of which Pratimarsha Nasya can be more acceptable by the society today as it is less time consuming, less stringent rules to follow, easily accepted and a simple procedure which can be performed by any individual even at home. Research available on this topic is scarce and therefore I am making a humble effort to contribute to this sphere
Formulation and Evaluation of Poly Herbal Tablet for Bone Healing
Get PDFThe present study was designated to formulate and evaluate the poly herbal tablet for bone healing properties. The plants were selected on the basis of their individual properties for restoring fractured bone to its original along with the supporting actions of anti-inflammatory, calcium supplements and others numbers of nutrients and supplements, analgesic, wound healing, anti-arthritic activities for the better and faster reformation of bone. Plants such as hadjod, guggul, babool, triphala and ashwagandha used respectively. Babool helps us giving calcium supplement, guggul increases deposition of calcium towards bone, triphala shows wound healing properties and ashwagandha is used for its analgesic activities. The doses were selected on the basis of referencing material along with the upper and lower limit of usage of dose. The three formulations of varying amount of composition are prepared and evaluation is carried out. The physical evaluation parameters were per-formed for the tablet formulation. The pre as well as post evaluation parameters were observed, and result were calculat-ed, and comparison studies are carried out to find out the optimum formulation
Pharmaceutical Standardization of Nirgundi Guggulu
Get PDFAyurvedic medicines have witnessed a surge in global popularity for treating various ailments. The global focus is on the phytochemical and pharmacological analysis of herbal products. Guggulu (Commiphora wightii), a commonly used herbal drug, is renowned for its anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidemic, and cardio-protective properties. Among various Guggulu formulations, Nirgundi Guggulu, a notable formulation described in "Rasendra Sara Sangraha" Vata Roga chapter, is indicated for treating Vata Roga, Sannipataj Roga, and Mandal Kustha. Its ingredients, Shuddha Guggulu (Commiphora wightii) and Nirgundi root (Vitex negundo), undergo pharmaceutical procedures such as Shodhana and Vati preparations, aligning with the methods mentioned in Rasendra Sara Sangaha. However, no research has been conducted to standardize the prep-aration method of Nirgundi Guggulu as per classical Ayurvedic literature guidelines. The present study aims to address this by standardizing the Nirgundi Guggulu preparation process in line with classical Ayurvedic texts, ensuring consistency and quality for treatment purposes
Prosopis Africana Extracts as Potential Natural Alternatives to Synthetic Antibiotics and a Key for Sustainable Broiler Production: A Review
Get PDFThe chicken sector is more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance, the buildup of toxic or dangerous residues in meat and eggs, and environmental contamination as a result of the widespread and careless use of antibiotics in most nations. Natural solutions, such as medicinal plants, are required to address these issues. These plants have been shown to contain a variety of phytochemicals, including phenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins, alkaloids, and saponins. These chemicals endow plants with a multitude of medicinal qualities. One of the many alternatives to antibiotics is Prosopis africana extract, which includes stem bark, leaves, roots, and their essential oils. Antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-helminthic, antiviral, hepatoprotective, immune-stimulatory, and antimicrobial properties are among the many pharmacological activity of P. africana preparations. They are also an abundant supplier of vital minerals and amino acids that support enzyme function and provide defense against the effects of oxidative stress. Using extracts from Prosopis africana is the way forward for effective chicken production, environmental sustainability and food hygiene
Information Technology in Trisutra Ayurveda
Get PDFThe chief aim of Ayurveda is to attain Dhātusāmya. The concept of Trisūtra i.e. Hetu, Linga and Auṣadha has been specified for the fulfillment of the aim. As the technology advances, every branch of science getting reoriented including health sectors. As the world moves in the trajectory of Globalization, if we will only move manually then a lot of crises and challenges will be faced in future for the progress of Ayurveda globally. Since Ayurveda is currently practiced in a traditional manner, it is imperative that modern technology be used. The incorporation of digital technologies in the field of Ayurveda can automate tasks & will help for finer and precise understanding of human beings and diseases. Developing tools connecting to AI for assessing the Lakṣanās of the patient, predicting the diagnosis and outlining the customized treatment will pave the way to quality and accuracy in clinical practice as well. Material and Methods: The present study aims to explore the aspects of IT in Trisūtra Ayurveda. The information collected from Charaka Samhita, various research articles & Internet. Discussion and Conclusion: In order to address the growing needs of the global cyber community and integrate information technology into the realm of diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic processes, a restructuring of Ayurveda is necessary