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ROLE OF KAYAKARPAM DRUGS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MALE INFERTILITY: A REVIEW FROM THE ANNAMAYA KOSAM PERSPECTIVE

Background: Male infertility is an increasing health concern worldwide with Siddha system of medicine offering a unique holistic approach through Kayakarpam (rejuvenation therapy) drugs. In Siddha philosophy, the human body is conceptualized through the Panchakosam theory, wherei...

PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING, AND QUALITY STANDARDIZATION OF A POLYHERBAL UNANI FORMULATION FOR GASTROINTESTINAL HEALTH

Background: Polyherbal formulations are an important component of Unani medicine and may provide complementary effects through the combined phytochemical properties of multiple medicinal plants. However, systematic phytochemical profiling and quality standardization are essential...

COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF STABLE COPD: A MINI REVIEW OF THERAPY UPDATES FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS BASED ON GOLD GUIDELINES

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has been an extreme and sometimes deadly illness, with new methods of therapy developing throughout the years. Medical doctor save emphasized the need for patient education about ongoing developments in COPD therapies. Present review a...

THE ROLE OF MATRABASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARTAVAKSHAYA

Artavakshaya (oligo-hypomenorrhoea) is a condition described in Ayurvedic classics in which vitiated Vata and Kapha dosha causes obstruction in the Artavavahasrotas (channels that carries menstrual blood or Artava). The characteristic features of Artavakshaya include Yathochitaka...

EFFECTIVENESS OF KUKKUTANDA SWEDA AND ALLIED AYURVEDIC INTERVENTIONS IN BELL'S PALSY: A CLINICAL CASE REPORT

Background: Facial expressions are the universal medium of emotion and communication. In Ardita these features are impaired due to Vāta vitiation, leading to facial distortion and paralysis. It closely correlates with Bell’s palsy, an acute lower motor neuron type of facial nerve...

PREDICTORS OF PROLONGED HOSPITAL STAY AMONG CHILDREN WITH ACUTE GASTROENTERITIS

Background: Acute gastroenteritis is one of the most common causes of morbidity and hospital admission among children. Although most cases respond to appropriate rehydration and supportive treatment, some children require prolonged hospitalization, resulting in increased healthca...

A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON THE PHYTOCHEMISTRY, ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY, AND PHARMACOLOGICAL POTENTIAL OF EVOLVULUS NUMMULARIUS

Evolvulus nummularius (L.) A perennial, creeping herb, L. is a member of the family Convolvulaceae and is widely distributed throughout tropical and subtropical areas. It has been traditionally used for the treatment of wounds, inflammation, fever, gastrointestinal disorders, ski...

Aesthetic Misalignments: Art and Kitsch

This article examines the relationship between art and kitsch through the lens of Brazilian cultural formation, arguing that aesthetic categories are inseparable from social history, class relations, and processes of cultural hybridization. It begins by distinguishing folklore fr...

PANCHAKARMA MANAGEMENT OF STHOULYA (OBESITY): A CASE REPORT ON VIRECHANA KARMA AND BASTI KARMA WITH OUTCOME ASSESSMENT

Background: Obesity (Sthoulya) is an escalating global health crisis characterised by pathological accumulation of adipose tissue leading to systemic metabolic dysregulation. Classified under Santarpanajanya Vyadhi[1] in classical Ayurveda, Sthoulya results from aggravation of Ka...

HYDROCOLLOIDS AND EMULSIFIERS IN FOOD AND ITS SYNERGISTIC EFFECTS

Hydro collides and emulsifiers are the major multipurpose food ingredient, often used in the food system for its improvement, foods when subjected to major processing technologies which require the heat, light, and energy, to function. However, the use of these processing technol...

VARANADI KASHYAM: AN HERBAL PRODUCT FOR PROSTATE TREATMENT

Varanadi Kashyam is an ayurvedic proprietary medication that commonly used for the treatment of urinary problems, including Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and reduces inflammation-induced urinary retention. Traditionally, it is used for the treatment of fatty liver disease, a...

DRUG REPURPOSING USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND NETWORK PHARMACOLOGY FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple sclerosis (MS) are complex neurodegenerative diseases that are significant public health problems worldwide. Drug repurposing involves using drugs that are already known to be safe for some purpose for a new purpose....

OPTIMIZATION OF VERO CELL EXPANSION AND FLAVIVIRUS ANTIGEN PRODUCTION IN A BIOREACTOR USING SERUM-FREE MEDIUM

Japanese Encephalitis (JE) remains a significant global public health challenge in Asia, necessitating the development of efficient and scalable vaccine production methods. Traditional vaccine manufacturing often relies on serum-containing media and static culture systems, which...

THE EFFECT OF PSYLLIUM HUSK ON GUT MICROBIOTA AND GASTROINTESTINE: EVALUATIONS BASED ON RECENT CLINICAL TRIALS

This study evaluated the role of psyllium husk, a fermented dietary fiber derived from Plantago ovata on gut microbiota and gastrointestinal health. Psyllium weights as a prebiotic increasing the in business of helpful microorganisms such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus whic...

A CASE REPORT ON THE COMPREHENSIVE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF NIMESHA (BLEPHAROSPASM)

Blepharospasm is a focal dystonia characterized by repetitive contractions of the periocular muscles, resulting in excessive blinking and involuntary eyelid closure. This case study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of Ayurvedic interventions in the management of blepharospa...

UTILISATIONOF HEALTH-RELATED GOVERNMENT SCHEMES IN INDIA: A 2025 PERSPECTIVE

The Government of India has launched several health-related schemes to improve healthcare accessibility, affordability, and quality, particularly for vulnerable populations. By 2025, the utilisation of these schemes has increased significantly due to digital health initiatives, s...

FORMULATION AND EVOLUTION OF ANTI-INFLAMMATORY CREAM USING CUCUMIS STATIBUS AND LUFFA CYLINDRICA

Inflammation is a normal physiological defense process triggered by tissue damage, infection, or harmful stimulus. However, excessive or chronic inflammation causes chronic illness and retards wound healing. Although synthetic anti-inflammatory drugs are effective in treatment bu...

QUALITY BY DESIGN AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN PHARMACEUTICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE: A REVIEW ARTICLE

Quality by Design (QbD) and Quality Risk Management (QRM) have emerged as essential approaches in modern pharmaceutical quality assurance for ensuring consistent product quality, safety, and efficacy. QbD is a systematic, science- and risk-based approach that emphasizes building...

A CASE REPORT ON THE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF PRAMEHA

Prameha is a metabolic disorder described in Ayurveda, characterized by excessive and turbid urination resulting from derangement of Dosha, Dushya, and Agni. The clinical manifestations of Prameha resemble Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, a major global health concern. Ayurveda advocate...

MANAGEMENT OF PSORIASIS (EK KUSHTHA) IN AYURVEDA- A CASE STUDY

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorder characterized by erythematous, well-demarcated plaques covered with silvery-white scales. It significantly affects patients' physical, psychological, and social well-being. In Ayurveda, psoriasis closely resembles...