Volume 7, Issue 2

Due to globalization the Ayurvedic science has been reached to every corner of the world. This science of life is well accepted today by many of countries and positive response to Ayurvedic is increasing day to day. The use of herbal drugs for prevention and treatment of various health ailments has been practice since time immemorial Terminalia chebula Retz. (Family-Combretaceae) is traditionally recommended by the Indian Ayurvedic medicine for treatment of several disorders. According to Ayurveda, due to its Rasayana (rejuvenating), and Vayasthapana (age-sustaining) actions it provides long healthy life and fights against variety of diseases. It is endowed with diverse pharmacological activities like antidiabetic, anti arthritic, Hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti plasmodia activity etc. It contains many important Phytochemicals such as chebulic acid, Gallic acid, ellagic acid, tannic acid, amino acids, flavonoids like luteolin, rutins and quercetin etc. It also consists of nutrients such as vitamin C, protein, amino acids and minerals. The present review is an effort to highlight the various traditional uses as well as Phytochemical and pharmacological activities reported so far from Haritaki which will surely help researchers to explore it at molecular level and pharmaceutical industries to develop a new product

Humans are constantly exposed to potentially toxic environmental chemicals through food, environmental pollution of the air, water and soil. Human body cannot get rid of these toxins as most of these are fat soluble and limited excretory capacity of humans. This results in cumulative accumulation of these toxins in various body tissues posing serious health consequences including cancer. The concept of Dushi Visha elaborated in Ayurveda is analogous with cumulative accumulation of environmental toxins. This Dushi Visha is said to interact with kapha resulting in detrimental health outcomes. Shodhan through Panchakarma therapy (detoxification therapy) is the only therapeutic approach to get rid of these environmental toxins. Panchakarma therapy restores normal health through detoxification of the body. The aim of this review research paper is to corroborate available research work in this field and establish Panchakarma therapy as sole detoxification therapy to preserve human health.

The existence of indigenous science of health termed Ayurveda since ancient times, because of its solid background in the form of its fundamental and basic principles advanced on the basis of doctrines of Indian philosophy. Carakacharya in Vimanasthana states two types of examination for wise; Pratyaksha and Anumana. These two combined with instructions (Apthopadesa) constitute the method of examination (Pareeksha). Among the 4 Pramanas, Aptopadesa, Pratyaksha, Anumana and Yukthi, mentioned in Caraka samhitha Sutrastana; Anumana is the most beneficial in clinical research even though it is based on prior Pratyaksha. It is of three types and is related to three times; past, present and future. According to oxford dictionary, research is the systemic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. The concept of applying logical reasoning in solving problems or answering questions appear to have originated with process of deductive reasoning employed a logical syllogism consisting of two or more premises or propositions followed by a conclusion. So classical methods of research are not only accepting a general principle from logic but also proving its application for each fact through Pramanas. Nyaya darsana describes Anumana as the act of inferring i.e. something unknown from known data. The inferential knowledge is preceded by perception (Pratyaksha) in one’s own mind (Swarthanumana) through a five membered syllogism, convincing others (Pararthanumana). The process being undertaken within framework of set of approaches including the five membered syllogisms constitutes the research methodology. Here an attempt has been made to explore the use significance and application of Anumana by interpreting with various research aspects.

Diabetes uniquely affects pregnant women through the threats its poses to maternal and fetal health. Acharya kashyapa has mentioned that physical and psychological disorders of a Garbhini are similar to any other individual due to similarity in Dosha and Dushya, but their treatment differ in Garhbini. Ancient Acharyas had not given any specific description of Garbhini Prameha.Present article frame the possible pathogenesis of Garbhini Prameha by considering the Dosha and Dushya of Prameha in Garbhini and a screening method for preventing it through Prakriti Parikshan. Focusing on Garbhini, Dosh, Dushya, Nidaan, Samprapti, Roop, Updrava and Chikitsa of Prameha was studied from ayurvedic texts. Modern literature about gestational diabetes was also collected and studied. Acharyas mentioned Garbhini to be fit for Vrmhana and indicated Hridya, Drav, Madhur, Snigdha Ahaar for her. All these increases Kapha Dosha which is also the main responsible Dosha for Prameha.At the same time they contraindicated Atitrapana and Guru Ahaar to her.So, if a Garbhini takes Kafvardhak Ahaarvihaar other than indicated or Prakritivirudh Ahaar she may be diseased by Prameha. Her Dooshit Kapha lead to Dushti of Dhatus and Updhatus resulting in fetal complications. Garbhini receiving Kafvradhak Ahaarvihaar for her health maintainance and fetal growth are more prone to Prameha. They can be prevented by screening them for their Prakriti and managed if diseased by Sanshaman Chikitsa mentioned for Prameha after studying their constitution and Dosh Dushya Dushti through Ayurveda.

India is a mother hub for development of Ayurveda andPanchakarma. Ayurveda is a science of life and the only science which guide us about living healthy, long life. The aim of Ayurveda is “swasthasyaswasthyarakshanam”.1so to maintain health of healthy individual Panchakarma therapy plays important role. Today’s lifestyle changes like irregular diet, pollution, stress, hormonal changes are directly affect the skin. It causes many skin diseases and most common in them is Acne vulgaris i.e.Mukhadushika. In present era Acne vulgaris is one of the most common problem in 80% of population in the age of 11-30 years. In 2013 Acne vulgaris was estimated to affect 660 million people globally. Because of that it can marked the 8thmost common disease worldwide.2 Acne vulgaris can be correlate with Mukhadushika in Ayurveda. It is included in Kshudra-rogas according to Sushruta.3In classical Ayurvedic texts many combinations of herbal medicines are mentione.They can be massage with oils, lep, alep etc...All these lepas not only enhances the skin (varnya) but also prevent. Protect, cures the skin complexion..

Introduction- Mere smearing of medicated oil (Aaushdhi Taila) to a body part is known as ‘Lepa’. Applying the paste of medicinal plants powders (Churnas) added with oil is also considered as ‘Lepa’. After application, the oil is kept over the body for a certain period and then washed off. Here any form of manipulation or massage does not follow application of oil. It is the best alternative method of bahya snehana (External Massage).. References 1. Dr. G. Shrinivasa Acharya. Panchakarma Illustrated. First edition, Published by Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan, Delhi,2006, Page 181-182

Ageing is a natural ongoing process of unfavourable progressive changes correlated with deterioration in vitality and ending in death. Haritaki (Terminalia chebula Retz.) belonging to the family Combretaceae is the main herb used in Ayurvedic system of medicine since ages. The chapter 4 of Charak Samhita Sutrasthan deals with 50 different groups of 10 herbs with common action. The last of these groups is Vayasthapan Mahakashay i.e. the plants that prevent aging process and maintain the youth. One of the constituents of this group is Abhaya i.e. Haritaki which has an immense therapeutic significance. The plant is also documented to possess beneficial effects such as Rasayana (rejuvenating), Medhya (brain tonic) and Deepan (appetizer). It is very effective in the treatment of various ailments. By the virtues of Agnideepan (stimulating Agni), Aampachan(digesting Aam) and Srotas-shodhana i.e. cleaning the channels by detoxifying the metabolic waste, it supports the nourishment of Dhatus and mind as well as boosts energy. It performs the functions of Dhatwagnideepan in addition to Dhatwagniposhan and helps to improve physical and mental health. It prevents degeneration, extends youth and delays aging or rather reverse the aging process. Following various claims for management of several diseases, efforts have been made by researchers to validate the efficiency of this plant regarding anti-aging potential through scientific biological screening. A analysis of literature in this regard exposed distinguished pharmacological activities of Haritaki like Anti-oxidant, Free radical-scavenging, Cyto-protective, Immuno-modulatory, Anti-mutagenic, Anti-carcinogenic, Radio-protective, Chemo-preventive, Chemo-modulatory, Cardio-protective, Hepato-protective, Nephro-protective, Adaptogenic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-amoebic, Anti-protozoal, Anti-fungal, Anti-viral, Anti-inflammatory and Anti-allergic activity. Its chemical investigation has also shown the presence of important medicinal virtues. The present attempt is to emphasize data about Ayurvedic aspect and phytochemical and relevant pharmacological study for justification of Anti-aging property of Haritaki. The interpretation of phyto-chemical and pharmacological study of this plant confirms the submissions made in the Ayurvedic classics about its Vayasthapan i.e. age sustaing action. The future research on the basis of this compiled information with the use of radiotracers and nuclear imaging techniques to know the action of this marvel drug at the molecular level can pinpoint unexplored potential of it for the treatment of degenerative disorders and give a key for the existing problem of premature aging..

Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine in which herbal therapies were used systematically. Ashoka i.e.Saraca asoca (Roxb.) Wilde belonging to Caesalpinaceae subfamily of the Legume is one of the indigenous plants with lots of traditional significance. The all parts of this plant are considered pharmacologically important and has especially been used to manage various gynecological disorders like menorrhagia, leucorrhoea, dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Saraca asoca has been reported to contain phytoconstituents like flavoinoids, steroids, glycosides, saponins, tannins, carbohydrates, proteins along with lot of pharmacological activities such as spasmogenic, oxytocic, uterotonic, anti-bacterial, anti-menorrhagic, anti-cancer, anti-esterogenic, anti-progestational, dermatoprotective, anti-mutagenic and genoprotective activities. This review describes the socio-ethnobotanical usage, different reported pharmacological actions, phytoconstituents and pharmacognostical information about Ashoka herb. The information about lacunae in improving the Pharma worth of Ashok such as lack of tissue culture techniques in Ashoka planting has been also gathered. Saraca asoca is the ideal candidate for screening of its endophytes for pharmaceutical related compounds. It is hoped that this review will provide sufficient, ideal and unique information under one umbrella and also give new direction for the researchers and pharmaceutical industry to extend the Pharma worth of this natural product.

In present scenario, the food habits, food contents, life style are changing very rapidly which are the maintained causative factor for annapachan vikruti and the persistence of the same factor denotes the maintenance of the diseases of the system which denotes the permanent damage of the organ. According, charaka chikita sthaan 15, all types of diseases initiated by the annavahasrotas vikruti and well explained the chikitsa according the minute differences in diagnosis of the type of this srotas vikruti. The Study of exact role, pattern and reflection of pathological results in annavaha srotas dushti is going to helpful which plays important and socially significant role to control all diseases globally. Designed CRF& selected 644 patients from annavahasrotas dushti more than 1 year & categorized by ayurvedic classification .CBC, ESR, URINE routine , microscopic, electrolyte Na, K, Cl performed and recorded. In arochak(38.75%) Vatapittaj prakruti predominately with HB% , RBC low(91.66%),in urine epithelial cells casts(79.66%), serum Na higher side (83.23%).Annanabhilasha (16.87%) kapha pradhan prakruti with low MCHC (89.45%), in urine pus cells significantly, albumin traced (84.44%)serum electrolyte (Cl) is lower side( 35%).Avipaka (20.62%) pitta pradhaan prakruti urine microscopic RBC(76.55%) ,occult blood traced, calcium oxalate seen (67.22%). serum potassium (K+) is less(77.22%), protein present, ,In Amlapitta ,Twakdushti seen in 89% of patients, Mansavaha srotas vikruti &daha in 67.55% . Chardi is seen in only 4 patients (2.5%.).Arochak shoola shows epithelial cells , casts in the urine, microcytic hypochromic anemia, high Serum sodium .Avipaka amlapitta shows occult blood , calcium oxalate , RBC in urine, lower serum potassium. annanabhilasha shows leucocytosis and high ESR, pus cells in urine , raised specific gravity & proteinuria. lower serum chloride