15 research outputs found
Importance of Knowledge of Mahasrotas (Gastrointestinal Tract) in the Development of Diseases
Full text linkJatharagni is the bio-fire present in the Jathara (gastrointestinal tract) and its main seat is grahani (duodenum), so called because it withholds the food for a certain period of time inside the stomach and small intestine to facilitate the digestion. Agni is responsible for the longevity, health, valour, ojas (essence of the dhatus), provides strength to remaining agni’s .i.e. bhutagni and dhatvagni. The strength of the grahani depends on status of Agni and the strength of Agni is dependent on status of grahani. When the Agni undergoes vitiation, grahani also gets vitiated and produces diseases and vice versa. Jatharagni is considered to be the chief agni among all agni’s because entry of food into the gastrointestinal tract stimulates agni as a result secretion, absorption, motor activity, growth and differentiation of the gut functions takes place normally. According to modern science these are all modulated by a combination of neuronal and hormonal factors. GI diseases are manifestations of alterations in nutrient assimilation or waste evacuation or in the activities supporting these main functions and all these functions depend on agni and doshas. Hence Ayurveda mentioned most of the diseases arise due to disturbed functions of agni.
Model Ayurveda College/ Institution
Full text linkThe model college should provide knowledge to excel in Ayurveda as well as they should sustain in present world by acquiring current medical knowledge and updates. It should be a constituent or an affiliated college of a recognized university. Model college should be permanently affiliated and recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicine and Ministry of AYUSH, New Delhi, from time to time. It should be entitled to avail all the financial grants and other benefits to cater to the needs of graduates as well as postgraduates and postdoctoral courses to attract the best students. The college/university must be known for its strict discipline and regularity in holding of lectures/classes and sensitive towards feelings and needs of students. It should emerge as a leader in this area in the field of Ayurveda education, research and quality patient care. It must encourage spectacular results in sports and cultural activities. It should have multi-disciplinary approach for quality research and training of students. It should conduct periodical lectures, seminars, orations and workshops on current topics to train and educate the students as per the need of the hour. The college/university should strive for excellence by all means by providing and catering to the needs of education, research and training producing graduates, postgraduates, and research scholars equipped with knowledge, skill and professional competence and good personality. The college should have a quality audit mechanism to maintain high standards
Incorporating Knowledge of Ayurveda at Primary, High School, College and University Level
Full text linkImportance of Knowledge of Mahasrotas (Gastrointestinal Tract) in the Development of Diseases
No full textPhysiological Understanding of Medovaha Srotas in the Current Perspective
Full text linkSrota is a pathway (channel) that carries substances or energy from one place to another in the human body. Sushruta mentioned that the channels of circulation are present in intra-cellular, inter-cellular and extra cellular spaces of the human body. Acharya Charakaa has broadly described thirteen types of srotas, while Sushruta mentioned eleven pairs of srotas. Both Charakaa and Sushruta quoted medovaha srotas, which are self-explanatory to explicate the importance of medovaha srotas. According to Sushruta medovaha sroto-dushti (vitiation) lakshanas are sweda agaman (excessive sweating), snigdha angataa (oily appearance of the body), talu shosha (dryness of the palates), sthaulya (obesity), shophataa (edema) and pipasa (thirst). According to Charakaa, the vitiation of medovaha srotas will lead to prameha purvarupas. All these characters described by Sushruta are due to hyper- or hypo-secretions of epinephrine, norepinephrine, estrogen, leptin, insulin, androgens, growth hormone, ADH and aldosterone, thyroid hormone, glucagon, amylin, GIP, GLP-1, epinephrine, cortisol and insulin. From physiological point of view, all these characters either described by Charakaa or Sushruta seem to be the diseases or conditions related to hormonal imbalances
Correction to: Influence of fellow eye on the diagnosis and classification of central serous chorioretinopathy (Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, (2021), 10.1007/s00417-021-05435-2)
No full textIn the original published article, one of the author names has been misspelled. “Ramesh Vankatesh” should be “Ramesh Venkatesh” This is being corrected in this publication
Pharmacognostic And Phytochemical Perspectives On Manahshila (Realgar): Classification, Purification, And Standardization Approaches
Full text linkManahshila, commonly known as realgar (arsenic disulphide, As₂S₂), is a significant mineral drug in Ayurvedic medicine, particularly within Rasashastra. Classical sources describe it as a potent therapeutic agent with applications in dermatology, parasitic infestations,respiratory diseases, and some cognitive abnormalities. Because of its inherent toxicity as an arsenic compound, ancient Ayurvedic authorities highlight the importance of purification (Shodhana) before medical use. These traditional purifica tion techniques comprise complex, multi-step processes that include medicinal decoctions, animal -derived media, and controlled heating, all of which are designed to purify the mineral and increase its therapeutic suitability
Phytochemical And Pharmacognostic Insights Into Shilajatu (Asphaltum Punjabianum): Types, Purification, And Standardization Approaches
Full text linkShilajatu, also known as Asphaltum Punjabianum, is a well-known Rasayana (rejuvenative) ingredient in Ayurveda, with numerous therapeutic applications for enhancing energy, longevity, and metabolic health. It is a herbo-mineral exudate formed by the gradual breakdown of plant material by geological and microbiological processes, and it is mostly found in the Himalayan, Tibetan, and Altai mountains. During the summer, the substance oozes out of rocks as a resinous mass that ranges in shade from dark brown to black. Shilajatu has been identified as a potent bioenhancer, adaptogen, and rejuvenator. Fulvic acid\u27s medicinal potential stems from its complex phytochemical and mineral makeup, which includes humic chemicals, dibenzo-α-pyrones, triterpenes, phenolic lipids, amino acids, and trace minerals like iron, zinc, and copper
