Volume 11, Issue 6

Ayurveda is one of the oldest sciences in the world, with a long history of managing diseases, involving the use of plant products in different forms, as using it directly or in combined forms. Approximately 90% of Ayurvedic preparations are plant based. Shaka (Tectona grandis Linn.) is a tropical hardwood tree, used mainly as timber. It belongs to the family Lamiaceae. Instead of timber purposes, various parts of teak have therapeutic properties. The plant is well described in Ayurvedic classics and Nigantus for various disease conditions like Kusta, Prameha, Rakthapitta etc. Shaka (Teak) remains pharmacologically less evaluated and therapeutically less used drug in research field. This is an attempt to compile the basic literary knowledge of Shaka (Tectona grandis) from various classical texts.The pharamacognostical study of Shaka Pushpa has been done and added to the compilation.

India is a country with a wide variety of flora. Although Ayurveda recognizes very Dravyaas useful, we can only find a limited number of medicinal plants mentioned in Ayurvedic classical textbooks. Acharyas also mentioned we should identify and learn the uses of unknown medicinal plants from people who are residing near the forest. In the current era, that type ofethnomedical practice has to be scientifically evaluated. Also considering the increased demand and over-exploitation of the existing marketed medicines it is essential to add the extra pharmacopeial drugs to the ayurvedic pharmacopeia. For this, all the principles of the drug action put forward by our great acharyas have to be considered. For that detailed analysis shall be applied by using the well-established existing models and methodologies.Though Acharyas had mentioned Sapthapadart has like Dravya, Rasa, etcas a medium for treatment, Vipakais considered as special among them because of its relation with the Agni. The development of the sapthadhatu and tridoshaarebased on this Agnipaka. After paka of Dravya only the real action of it got cleared. ThusVipaka becomes responsible for several metabolic processes in the body. On this background, the present study was taken up for analysis of Vipaka of medicinal plant Drynariaquercifolia. Linn is of Polypodiaceae family, and which is traditionally used in peptic ulcer, jaundice, curing insanity, etc in different regions of India. The outcome of the study can be considered as preliminary evidence and will hopefully inspire more studies with different parameters for further validation.

Fermented Medicines can be considered as a unique approach of Ayurveda which facilitates easier and qualitative absorption of medications. Several references regarding Sandhana Kriya (fermentation techniques) and their dravyas are depicted in Ayurveda literatures. Sharangadhara Samhitha is mainly considered for practical references Sandhana formulations now a days. Sandhana Varga by Bhavaprakasha Nigantu emphasizes more Dravyaguna aspects of using Sandhana drugs. As those references seems underutilized, thorough review on Sandhana Varga of Bhavaprakasha Nigantu opens new utilities and practical ideas on usage of fermented medicines in Ayurveda.

Morat is considered as a significant medicinal plant in the indigenous system of medicine [Ayurveda] as it has wide application as single drug. It is very effective in various Urinary disorders. It is a controversial plant and many plants are being used in the name of Morat. Pharmacognosy investigation becomes a vital role in identification of controversial plants. The causes for controversy could be either different plants of different area are often known by common name, several names for one plant or commercial substitution in non-availability of classical drug with local drug. The genuine basic raw material is very much essential for good quality medicines. Present study aims to define standards for identifying five source plants of Morat botanically and chemically. Morphological evaluation carried out by qualitative assessment based on morphological and sensory profile. Microscopical evaluation done for histological characters by using microscope and micro photography By Chemo-microscopy chemical method, evaluation is done with powders of plants. Preliminary phytochemical screening is done by qualitative chemical tests for establishing chemical profile. Five plants showed different cell structures, cell contents and different physical standards and phytochemicals. Differentiation in cell, cell content, and presence of phytoconstituents suggests, the five source plants have their different diagnostic value. Five source plants of Morat have different marker parameters

Liver disorders mostly represent a prolonged dysfunction associated with different routes of cellular and biological alterations due to variety of reasons. Present treatments are found to be of limited use. Indigenous systems of medicine Ayurved, Siddha and Unani are extensively used to provide relief in variety of liver diseases. The understanding of liver functions, its dysfunctions and treatments offered have been of research interests. A series of review papers have been published by the authors covering different aspects including classical, proprietary and This review paper- part II is the outcome of the systematic effort and analyses of hepatoprotective formulations and ingredients with the updated information on phytochemical and pharmacological- safety aspects. This strongly emphasizes on the role of ASU products and ingredients to treat chronic or severe liver diseases. These systems and scientific information on products and plants exhibit huge translational potentials to evolve new path to understand and develop new safe and effective therapeutic approaches and drugs to treat liver disorders.

Vicharchika is often correlated to eczema based on the clinical presentation. Eczema is a form of dermatitis. As per Ayurvedic texts Vicharchika is characterized by symptoms namely kandu (itching), srava (discharge), pidaka (vesicles) and shyava vrana (discolouration). No satisfactory treatment is available in contemporary medical practice except antihistamines and topical steroids. A 55 years old female patient approached to OPD with chief complains of discharge, edema, erythematous skin lesion and intense itching at right ankle region. Line of treatment plan was Raktamokshana as shodhana upkarma and Shaman aushadhi according to dosh dushya samurchana. Remarkable improvement was observed within span of 30 days of commencement of treatment.