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EVALUATION OF ANTIHELMINTIC ACTIVITY OF COMBINATION OF CARICA PAPAYA AND TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACTS USING PHERETIMA POSTHUMA

The present study was carried out to evaluate the antihelmintic activity of aqueous leaf extracts of Carica papaya and Tinospora cordifolia individually and in combination using Pheretimaposthuma as an experimental model. The extracts were prepared using the aqueous maceration me...

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF COLLAGEN-BASED QUERCETIN CREAM

Background: Inflammation is a fundamental pathophysiological feature in numerous chronic diseases including arthritis, dermatitis, and wound-related conditions. Synthetic anti-inflammatory agents, though effective, are associated with significant adverse effects such as gastroint...

PREDICTORS OF SURGICAL MORBIDITY IN PEDIATRIC HEPATIC HYDATID DISEASE: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY FROM THE JORDANIAN ROYAL MEDICAL SERVICES

Background: Pediatric hepatic hydatid disease is a major health problem in various regions. The concurrent pulmonary involvement in children is considered common and increase the postoperative risk. In our study assessed if pulmonary co-involvement independently predicts surgical...

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL DENTAL PASTE OF MEDICINAL EXTRACTS BY USING ALLIUM CEPA AND KALONJI SEEDS

Oral diseases, including dental caries, plaque, gingivitis, and halitosis, are among the most prevalent health problems worldwide. Although conventional toothpastes effectively maintain oral hygiene, prolonged use of products containing synthetic chemicals may be associated with...

TRIVIDHA CHIKITSA: FROM SACRED PETALS TO PRACTICE IN STREE ROGA AND PRASUTI TANTRA

Introduction: Flowers possess unique therapeutic qualities that make them highly suitable for women’s healthcare. Their natural origin, gentle action, and compatibility with the female body enable their safe use across different stages of life, including adolescence, reproductive...

INTRANASAL GEL TO TREAT PARKINSON DISEASE

Parkinson disease the second most common neurodegenerative disease caused due to the degeneration of dopaminergic neuron in substantial nigra results in the depletion of striatum dopamine.[1] The symptoms of this disease are classified into motor and non-motor symptoms. The motor...

EFFICACY OF AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS IN STRESS MANAGEMENT

The significance of stress in the development of various diseases is acknowledged in both Ayurvedic knowledge and contemporary medicine. In Ayurveda, stress is known as sahasa. Due to sahasa leading to ojahksaya, or decreased immunity, the body is rendered more susceptible to var...

IBUPROFEN-LOADED CORE-SHELL NANOPARTICLES FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS: A REVIEW

Core-shell nanoparticles present a revolutionary approach in local nanomedicine, featuring highly adjustable physicochemical structures. The advanced bimodal nanoparticles contain a specifically designed hydrophobic core for the encapsulation and molecular stabilization of the th...

THE EFFICACY OF WET CUPPING & DIETO-THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ACNE VULGARIS (BUSOOR-LABANIYA) IN DIFFERENT TEMPERAMENT INDIVIDUALS -A RANDOMISED OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Acne vulgaris (BasooreLabniya) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous unit, commonly affecting adolescents and young adults. In the Unani system of medicine, it is associated with imbalance in temperament (Mizaj) and accumulation of morbid matter (Madda-e-Sadeedi...

CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF VATAPRAKOPA-JANYA GRIDHRASI (SCIATICA) VIA TARGETED SIRAVEDH (VENEPUNCTURE) AND SUPPORTIVE ORAL COMPLEMENTARY FORMULATIONS: A CARE-COMPLIANT CASE REPORT

Background: Gridhrasi is a major musculoskeletal disorder categorized under the eighty Nanatmaja Vatavyadhis in Ayurveda. It closely resembles the modern clinical entity of Sciatica, typically caused by lumbar intervertebral disc herniation, canal stenosis, or nerve root compress...

THERAPEUTIC AND TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECT OF BHALLATKA (SEMECARPUS ANACARDIUM LINN.) – A REVIEW

Bhallataka (Semicarpus Anacardum) is known vegetable irritant poison and is mentioned in Upavisha Varga in Ayurveda texts like Rasatarangini and Dhanwantari Nighantu. Semicarpus Anacardum is a member of Anacardiaceae plant family. I juice of Bhallataka (even in traces) comes in c...

AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON INSULIN RESISTANCE IN POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder in women of reproductive age. Insulin resistance (IR) and compensatory hyperinsulinemia are key factors in its development, affecting 50–80% of those with the condition. These metabolic issu...

REGULAR LABORATORY MONITORING OF RENAL FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES MAY DELAY PROGRESSION TO DIALYSIS IN JORDANIAN PATIENTS

Introduction: Regular laboratory assessment of kidney function in patients with chronic diseases plays a crucial role in the early detection of renal impairment and may help delay progression to dialysis. Methods: This multi-centre study aimed to analyse routine laboratory data o...

LARVAL EATING CAPACITY OF INDIGENOUS LARVIVOROUS FISHES AGAINST LARVAE OF CULEX QUINQUEFASCIATUS SAY IN FIELD OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS IN MONO DEPARTMENT IN SOUTH-WESTERN REPUBLIC OF BENIN, WEST AFRICA

Because of problems with insecticide resistance, alternative vector control methods are necessary. These methods include the use of biological control agents, such as larvivorous fishes. This study aimed to study larval eating capacity of indigenous larvivorous fishes against lar...

CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON EFFECTS OF AMRITA GHRITA IN GARAVISHA

In contemporary society, the consumption of Viruddhaahara (incompatible diet), fast food, food additives, and soft drinks has significantly risen. According to Ayurvedic Samhitas, these dietary habits manifest as Garavisha (artificial/concocted poison) and Viruddhaaharjanya Vyadh...

PALLIATIVE CARE AS वतरगचकतस - A DETAIL REVIEW

Dementia is a progressive neuro-degenerative disorder that significantly affects cognitive, behavioural and functional abilities in elderly individuals. In Ayurveda, no single disease entity exactly corresponds to dementia; however, the condition can be understood through the con...

LAGHUPANCHAMULA: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ITS PHARMACOLOGICAL AND THERAPEUTIC SIGNIFICANCE

Laghupanchamula is a well-known formulation in Ayurvedic medicine, consisting of five key medicinal plants: Brihati (Solanum indicum), Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum), Shaliparni (Desmodium gangeticum), Prishnaparni (Uraria picta), and Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). These herbs...

THE POSSIBLE AMELIORATIVE EFFECT OF SOME DRUGS AGAINST PARACETAMOL INDUCED ACUTE LIVER INJURY

Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose is the leading cause of drug-induced liver injury and acute liver failure all over the world. Although N-acetylcysteine is approved as the standard antidote, its therapeutic benefit is limited to early administration and moderate cases. This emphasiz...

MANAGEMENT OF REFRACTORY SACROCOCCYGEAL PILONIDAL SINUS (SHALYAJA NADI VRANA) VIA MINIMALLY INVASIVE PARA-SURGICAL ABLATION USING SNUHI-APAMARGA KSHARSUTRA: A CARE-COMPLIANT CLINICAL CASE REPORT

Background: Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease (PNS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder predominantly affecting the young adult male population. Characterized by hair penetration into the subcutaneous tissues of the natal cleft, it yields blind epithelized tracts presenting w...

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS WITH MODERN SCIENCE AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE OF SAPTA DHATU

Ayurveda, one of the oldest systems of medicine, originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It is a comprehensive system of healthcare that focuses on achieving optimal health and well-being through a holistic approach, encompassing the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of a...