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- Health & MedicineOpen access
Avabahuka is a Vata-predominant Amsa Sandhigata Vyadhi described by Acharya Sushruta among the eighty varieties of Vata Vyadhi, characterised by progressive pain, stiffness and restriction of movement at the shoulder joint. Clinically it corresponds closely to 'frozen shoulder' o...
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A CRITICAL REVIEW OF AYURVEDIC AND MODERN ASPECTS OF VATAJ GRIDHRASI W.S.R. SCIATICA
Gridhrasi is listed among the eighty Nanatmaja Vata Vyadhis in Ayurveda, a condition that occurs solely due to the aggravation of Vata Dosha. The Vataja form of Gridhrasi is marked by symptoms such as Ruk (pain), Toda (sharp pain), Stambha (stiffness), and Muhu Spandana (twitchin...
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Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a progressive metabolic disorder that almost always demands lifelong pharmacotherapy, and as the disease advances patients are frequently escalated from single-agent to multi-agent regimens. Both approaches carry a risk of adverse dr...
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HEALING BEYOND BLISTERS: AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID (VISPHOTA): A CASE STUDY
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is autoimmune sub-epidermal blistering disorder which is characterised by tense, fluid-filled bullae with an underlying inflammatory, erythematous base. Conventional management mostly relies on systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, which carry s...
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EFFECT OF GARAVISHAGHNA LEPA IN COTTON PELLETINDUCED INFLAMMATION- AN ANIMAL STUDY
Background: Inflammation is a protective biological response of tissues to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, toxins, and injury. However, chronic inflammation can lead to tissue damage and disease. In Ayurveda, inflammation is described as Shopha, which may arise due to factors...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Digital therapeutics (DTx) are a paradigm shift in the way that healthcare is delivered today, with evidence-based software therapy that delivers a clear therapeutic mechanism of action in measurable disease prevention, management and treatment. This in-depth review pulls togethe...
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AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF PEDIATRIC HYPOTHYROIDISM: A CASE REPORT ON THE EFFECT OF KANCHANARA GUTIKA
Background: Hypothyroidism in children is a metabolic disorder characterized by inadequate production of thyroid hormones, resulting in impaired growth, delayed development, lethargy, weight gain, constipation, and dry skin. In Ayurveda, the condition can be interpreted under Anu...
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Avabahuka is a Vata-predominant Amsa Sandhigata Vyadhi described by Acharya Sushruta among the eighty varieties of Vata Vyadhi, characterised by progressive pain, stiffness and restriction of movement at the shoulder joint. Clinically it corresponds closely to 'frozen shoulder' o...
- BiologyOpen access
A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE PHARMACOGNOSTICAL STUDY OF BIXA ORELLANA L.
Bixa orellana L. (family Bixaceae), commonly known as annatto or lipstick tree, is an economically and medicinally important plant native to tropical America and widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Traditionally, its leaves, seeds, bark, and roots have been use...
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PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF INDIGENOUS MEDICINAL PLANT PIPER CHABA
Medicinal plants have served as an important source of therapeutic agents for centuries and continue to play a significant role in the discovery of novel drugs. The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance, chronic diseases, and the adverse effects associated with synthe...
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PLATELET-RICH PLASMA VERSUS AYURVEDIC LOCAL THERAPIES IN CHRONIC ULCERS: A COMPARATIVE REVIEW
Chronic ulcers are injuries which do not heal in a proper and timely way and generally continue for more than three months even when appropriate treatment is given. They place a heavy burden on the healthcare system due to the long period of treatment, frequent infections, a lowe...
- BiologyOpen access
ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF MORUS (MULBERRY) SPECIES
In our four previous review articles about the Morus (mulberry) plant genus, we presented the antidiabetic, brain-related, antiinflammatory and anticancer properties-activities of its trees. In this article, antioxidant and related activities of this genus will be reviewed. Liter...
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A LITERARY REVIEW OF LAGHU MALINI VASANTA RASA IN CLASSICAL AYURVEDIC TEXTS
Laghu Malini Vasanta Rasa (LMVR) is one of the most renowned Kharaliya Rasayana formulations described in classical Rasashastra. It is widely indicated in Jeerna Jwara, Rajayakshma, Pradara, Grahani, Dhatukshaya, and other chronic debilitating disorders. Despite its widespread th...
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Background: Panchasat Mahakashayas constitute a unique therapeutic classification described in the Charaka Samhita, wherein drugs possessing similar pharmacological actions are grouped together. Among these, Virechanopaga Dasaimani comprises ten adjuvant drugs that support and en...
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AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DYSLIPIDEMIA (MEDOROGA): A CASE REPORT
Dyslipidaemia, characterised by an abnormal elevation of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL-cholesterol along with reduced HDL-cholesterol, is a major modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. In Ayurveda, this condition correlates closely wit...
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Introduction: Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head, also known as osteonecrosis, is a progressively disabling disorder of young and middle-aged adults in which interruption of the blood supply to the femoral head leads to bone-cell death, subchondral collapse, and seconda...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL SHAMPOO TABLETS WITH MURRAYA KOENIGII
In the contemporary era, there is a growing preference for natural and herbal alternatives due to their renewability, minimal adverse effects, and cost-effectiveness. This novel work aims to prepare and evaluate an environmentally conscious herbal shampoo in tablet form. This pio...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL SHAMPOO TABLETS WITH MURRAYA KOENIGII
In the contemporary era, there is a growing preference for natural and herbal alternatives due to their renewability, minimal adverse effects, and cost-effectiveness. This novel work aims to prepare and evaluate an environmentally conscious herbal shampoo in tablet form. This pio...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
HEALING BEYOND BLISTERS: AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID (VISPHOTA): A CASE STUDY
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is autoimmune sub-epidermal blistering disorder which is characterised by tense, fluid-filled bullae with an underlying inflammatory, erythematous base. Conventional management mostly relies on systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, which carry s...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the inter-brand price variations among oral anti-epileptic drugs marketed in India and perform a comparative cost analysis benchmarking median branded price against the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP / JAS) generic alternati...