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EMERGING HEPATOPROTECTIVE THERAPIES FOR LIVER DISEASE: CURRENT PROGRESS AND FUTURE DIRECTION

Due to their complex and multifaceted character, liver diseases represent a huge global health burden and contribute considerably to morbidity and mortality globally. Although the liver is essential for detoxification, protein synthesis, metabolic equilibrium, and biochemical reg...

RANDOMIZED OPEN-LABELLED CONTROLLED CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF LAVANGADI CHURNA IN GRAHANI WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Background & Objectives: Grahani was described as an Ann avaha Srotovikara with Mandhagni as an important underlying factor and altered bowel movements as a characteristic manifestation. Based on the symptomatology and absence of detectable structural abnormalities, the condition...

A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON NIOSOMES IN MODERN PHARMACEUTICS AS ADVANCED VESICULAR CARRIERS: FROM MOLECULAR DESIGN TO CLINICAL POTENTIAL

Niosomes are advanced non-ionic surfactant-based vesicular nanocarriers that have gained significant attention in modern pharmaceutics due to their ability to improve drug solubility, stability, bioavailability, and therapeutic efficiency. These vesicles consist mainly of non-ion...

RECENT TRENDS IN LIPOSOMAL NANOCARRIERS FOR ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPY

Microbial infections continue to pose a significant global health challenge due to the increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens, and the limited effectiveness of conventional antimicrobial therapies. Traditional antimicrobial ag...

KURPARA MARMA- AN ANATOMICAL & CLINICAL CORRELATION WITH THE ELBOW JOINT

The Kurpara Marma is one of the vital and delicate points of body which has been located in the upper limbs mainly in the elbow joint. It is located both in upper limbs at the junction of the arm and the forearm. In the lower limb, this Marma is represented by Janu Marma or Marma...

STRUCTURAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES ON TWACHA: A HARMONIZED REVIEW OF TRADITIONAL AYURVEDIC AND CONTEMPORARY DERMATOLOGICAL CONCEPTS

Ayurveda, the foundational Indian science of medicine, offers a highly sophisticated framework for understanding human anatomy and physiology. Classical authorities like Acharya Charaka and Acharya Sushruta documented the skin (Twacha) extensively, defining it in the Sushruta Sam...

AYURVEDA'S ROLE IN PREVENTING COMMUNICABLE DISEASES: A HOLISTIC APPROACH

Communicable diseases, caused by infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, continue to pose a significant threat to global public health. While modern medicine focuses on pathogen-specific treatments and vaccinations, Ayurveda offers a holistic framework...

SHOOLA: A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW WITH CONTEMPORARY CORRELATION

Background: Shoola is an important clinical concept described in Ayurvedic classics and is predominantly characterized by severe pain. Although the term is frequently associated with abdominal pain, classical literature describes Shoola at different anatomical sites and in associ...

NANOEMULGEL TECHNOLOGY IN TOPICAL ANTIFUNGAL THERAPY: CURRENT PERSPECTIVES AND APPLICATIONS

Fungal skin infections are among the most prevalent dermatological disorders worldwide, affecting millions of individuals and significantly reducing quality of life. Conventional topical antifungal formulations such as creams, ointments, and lotions often exhibit limitations incl...

CRITICAL AND ANATOMICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONCEPT NASA HI SHIRASO DWARAM

“Nasa hi Shiraso dwaram” signifies importance of Nasa as route to Shiras which is uttamangiya sharira. Reckoning back, Garuda Purana also states different characteristic features pertaining to the organ Nasa. It is one of the important Gnyanendriya among five, for the sensation o...

KANDARA UPADHATU IN AYURVEDA - A CRITICAL REVIEW

Ayurvedic anatomy describes the human body through an integrated structural and functional framework comprising Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Upadhatu, Sira, Snayu, Sandhi, Peshi and other anatomical entities. Among the Upadhatus, Kandara occupies an important position because of its close...

CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE CONCEPT OF DRISHTI IN AYURVEDIC SAMHITAS WITH REFERENCE TO MODERN SCIENCE

Ayurvedic classics describe five primary sense organs known as Pancha Gyanendriya, among which Chakshu (eye) is regarded as the most important, as it is responsible for vision (Drishti). Acharya Sushruta, has elaborately discussed the concept of Drishti in the Sushruta Samhita. T...

THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF AYURVEDIC HERBAL DRUGS FOR ARBUDA (CANCER): AN INTEGRATIVE CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS

Introduction: Cancer is a multifactorial disease characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, tissue invasion, and metastasis, contributing significantly to global morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in conventional therapies, challenges such as adverse effects, dr...

GREEN NANOPARTICLES A CRITICAL REVIEW

The rapid advancement of nanotechnology has positioned nanoparticles (NPs) as fundamental building blocks across diverse scientific and technological domains. These nanoscale materials, exhibiting unique physicochemical properties arising from their size (1-100 nm), are synthesiz...

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF ASHYAPKARSHA GATI AND ITS CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE-A REVIEW ARTICLE

According to Ayurveda, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are the true intrinsic causes of illness. These Doshas are prone to vitiation and imbalance. The basic components of the body that are in charge of mobility, transformation, and cohesiveness are called tridoshas. In equilibrium and un...

A RANDOMIZED OPEN-LABELLED COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF SNUHI KSHARASUTRA, MULAKA KSHARASUTRA, AND APAMARGA KSHARASUTRA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BHAGANDARA W.S.R TO FISTULA-IN-ANO

Fistula-in-Ano is a chronic infective condition of the anorectal region, most commonly resulting from cryptoglandular infection of the anal glands. It is characterized by an abnormal communication between two epithelial surfaces, forming a fistulous tract lined with unhealthy gra...

GREEVASTAMBHA (CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS): AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF STRUCTURAL CHANGES, CLINICAL FEATURES, AND AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVES

Background: Cervical spondylosis is one of the most common degenerative disorders affecting the cervical spine and is frequently associated with chronic neck pain, stiffness, and neurological manifestations. Objective: To review the structural, pathological, and clinical aspects...

GENOTOXIC IMPURITIES IN PHARMACEUTICALS: ADVANCES IN RISK ASSESSMENT, ANALYTICAL STRATEGIES, REGULATORY PERSPECTIVES, AND CONTROL APPROACHES

Genotoxic impurities (GTIs) are trace-level contaminants capable of damaging DNA and increasing the potential for mutation and carcinogenesis. They may arise from starting materials, reagents, catalysts, intermediates, by-products, degradation pathways, manufacturing operations,...

Emerging Technologies In Military Training

The education of Portuguese lieutenants and captains remains overly transmissive and assessment-driven, with limited integration of emerging technologies such as AI, commercial drones and networked simulation, and insufficient emphasis on critical thinking, writing and lifelong l...

Growth and Yield Performance of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus L.) Fertilized with Inorganic Fertilizer And Biocarbon

A pot experiment was carried out to assess the influence of biocarbon (biochar-based granulated organic fertilizer) on okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) growth and yield. The study also aims to suggest appropriate application rates of biocarbon-inorganic fertilizer combinations. T...