Volume 7, Issue 4

Background: Incidences of male infertility are increasing in the present scenario, with low sperm count, decreased motility, abnormal forms of sperm being frequently observed in the reports of patients being visited to their physicians. It is estimated that about 30 million infertile couples in the country; 40 - 50 % cases are related with male partner, of which oligozoospermia is considered as one of the most prevalent factors. Aim & Objective: A 30 years, healthy male patient visited the OPD of Kayachikitsa along with his wife. The couple were married and were unable to conceive even after having six years of married life. Semen analysis of this patient revealed low sperm count (13 million/ml) with no other abnormalities. This case was managed with Virechana procedure followed by Phala Ghrita 10ml once in a day with milk and sugar candy for two month. After this treatment, sperm count increased to 95 million/ml. The detail of this case highlights the role of Shodhana and Phala Ghrita in the management of oligozoospemia.

Nyagrodha (Ficus bengalensis Linn.), Udumbara (Ficus glomerata Linn.), Ashwatha (Ficus religiosa Linn.), Parisha (Thespesia populnea Soland Ex Correa) and Plaksha (Ficus infectoria Roxb.) the stem barks of these five plants known as Panchavalkal in Ayurveda (Sample A). This is found previously that there is a mention of the use of Shirish (Albizzia lebbeck Benth.) and Vetasa (Salix caprea Linn.) as a substitute of Udumbara and Parisha in the Panchavalkal (B) recognized by Arundatta the commentator of Ashtanga Hrudaya, which belong to different families, genera & species and with different active chemical. So this study has been planned to comparatively explore and evaluate the poly herbal combination Panchavalkal (A) and (B) with dissimilar set of herbs to assess their antimicrobial properties (Agar well diffusion method) against Candida albicans, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus using Methanolic extract of formulations in three dilutions (12.5, 25 & 50mg/ml). Gentamycin (antibacterial) and Griseofulvin (antifungal) used as standard drug. Antimicrobial activity found to be significant when compared between sample A & B at each concentration with related standard drug ZOIs. Statistical analysis shows that the P values are lower than 0.05 which confirms that comparisons of results are non-significantly differ with each other which suggest both the samples having same antimicrobial activity at each concentration.

The genus Sida L., belonging to family Malvaceae is a therapeutically important genus. The different species of which are widely used in traditional systems of medicine throughout India. This genus is of great importance in the Indian traditional system of medicine and this is perhaps the most widely used raw drug in the production of different Ayurvedic formulations in the name Bala. Northern authors consider Bala as Sida cordifolia Linn, but in Kerala,particular variety Sida alnifolia Linn. is taken as Kurunthotti and used under the label of Bala. It is commonly used as the drug Bala by both the traditional and Ayurvedic practitioners of Kerala. This particular variety is mentioned in Hortus Malabaricus, the text book which deals with the medicinal plants of Kerala. Importantly the drug Bala is not mentioned in Ayurvedic pharmacopeia of India; still it is a widely used drug for many preparations of Ayurveda. Since it is used as Bala in Kerala, the references available for its identification are a few, the taxonomy and histological parameters including powder microscopy of the root presented in this paper may be proposed as parameters to identify and establish the authenticity of root of Sida alnifoia Linn.

Shodhana chikitsa has preventive as well as curative importance .In classical texts of Ayurveda Dinchrya and Rutucharya are priscribed.These chapters quote different Shodhana procedures. Indian population is suffering from seasonal diseases .Ayurveda as science of life was a part of culture of Indian lifestyle. Six seasons have been described in texts .Change in seasons cause different diseases .To avoid these diseases Ayurveda suggests lifestyle according to seasons called rutucharya. Six seasons are Vasant, Grishma, Varsha, Sharada, Hemanta and Shishir. For this every season Aahara (food habits) and Vihara (activities like travel, exercise) are suggested. Diseases arising due to seasonal weather are also explained with remedies.Ayurveda remedies are of two basic types Shodhana and Shamana. For prevention of diseases different Shodhana treatments are prescribed according to seasons. If an Ayurveda practitioner carryout these Shodhana treatments in healthy individuals they overcome seasonal diseases. Patients suffering from chronic allergic seasonal diseases can prevent these conditions by this seasonal Shodhana prescribed in rutucharya.Ayurveda treatment has this speciality of Rutucharya treatments.Rutuchrya chapters are there in Brihatrtayee that is Charak,Sushruta and Vagbhata .Compilation of these Rutucharya from all these Classical text will help practitioners.WHO has identified epidemics according to seasons. We can correlate seasonal detoxification according to Bruhadtrayee and epidemics of modern era.

Traditional medicine is used by tribal population of rural India since ancient times. Due to lack of basic health facilities in most rural areas, the people have to depend on local folk healers for their common ailments. Piles is a common disease for which many people still turn to traditional folk healers for treatment . Folk healers use a variety of local plants and ingredients to treat piles. Both oral medicine and medicine for local application are advised by the healers. The present study is a collection of different folk claims for the treatment of Piles practised by the tribal people of Kamrup(r) district and a brief analysis of the claims.

Menopause is a sensitive issue in female life. Socioeconomic status of female is totally affected by the phenomena and consequences due to menopause. Ayurved can give her better relief than any other system of medicine in psychological aspect. Adravya chikitsa quoted in Charak Samhita can be a good assurance in the psychological symptoms during menopause. Recitation of Mantras, Vrat, Anusthan, Upwaas, Pilgrimage etc. are Adravya chikitsa, which have positive effects on body and mind also. Insomnia, palpitations are lakshanas of Vaat vrudhi in body and mind. The Chala guna of vaat can be best treated with Mand guna and Guru guna of Pruthvi Mahabhut. So praying Pruthvi guna pradhan Devata like Ganesh, Ram gives better result in vaat-janya lakshanani. So during menopause Adravya Chikitsa can be given for the better result.

Fungal infections are increasing due to immuno-deficient states like Diabetes Mellitus, HIV, wide spread use of broad spectrum antibiotics (DanielleOfri OTC antibiotics), steroids etc. The aim of the study is to assess the antifungal activity & determine the zone of inhibition of Arka Tail on fungal strains of Candida Albicans and Aspergillus Niger. Candida Albicans causes candidiasis, which commonly occurs in mucous membrane in mouth or vagina due to lack of hygiene & weakened immune system. Aspergillus Niger is an air-borne pathogen commonly causes otomycosis which is a ear disorder. Antifungal activity on these two strains was seen using Agar Cup Diffusion Method and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) was determined using Tetrazolium Salt Method on fungal strains. The drug was effective and exhibited a significant activity against C. albicans and A.Niger.

The aim of this study is to assess the antifungal activity of Sinduradya Taila and to determine the zone of inhibition of Sinduradya Taila on the fungal strain Of Aspergillus Niger . Fungi like Aspergillus Niger is a common food contaminant which grows as a black mould on food & vegetables , It is an air-borne pathogen. It commonly causes Otomycosis which is an ear disorder which may damage tympanic membrane & ear canal . In case of ear infections, Aspergillus Niger invades the outer ear canal which can cause damage to the skin it comes in contact with. Aspergillosis is a serious lung disease which is frequent in horticultural workers Antifungal activity of Sinduradya Taila was seen using agar cup diffusion method and MIC was determined using tetrazolium salt method. The test drug was effective and exhibited a significant activity against Aspergillus Niger.

With prompt economic development and increasing westernization,man has become his own rival by creating lots of hazards like inappropriate working patterns, unmanaged urbanization, and ineffective lifestyle transformations.In the past few decades, prevalence of lifestyle related diseases has reached alarming proportions.In this fast and advanced life we rarely pay attention tothe health of the most precious organ “Eyes”.Ayurveda is an integral and most ancient form of medical stream which is primarily aimed at prevention of disease & promotion of positive health.Its holistic approach towards positive life style creates its inevitable significance in the present scenario. Thorough eye care is described under “ShalakyaTantra”(one of the eight branches of Ayurveda).Vedic scienceoffers many safe, effective and simple techniques for maintaining visual health. These primitive approaches can be easily practiced in everyday life to prevent lifestyle related eye disorders. Ayurvedic perceptions regarding maintenance of eye health and prevention of eye disorders are explored in this article.

Asthma which is the most common chronic illness of the childhood is also the most frequent cause for visits to paediatricians. Among children and adolescents aged 5-17 years, asthma accounts for a loss of 10 million school days annually. Asthma affects an estimated 300 million individuals worldwide. The prevalence is 8-10 times higher in developed countries than in the developing countries.Its management includes bronchodilators, mast cell stablizers, leukotriene modifying agents, antihistaminics and corticosteroids (such us: Prednisone) apart from avoidance of allergens but these drugs are associated with many adverse effects like tremors, tachycardia, weight gain, growth suppression etc. In spite of all, these drugs are used but not capable of curing this notorious disease completely. According to Ayurveda the management of asthma should comprise of drugs possessing Ushna, Vatanulomak, Vata-kapha shamak, Amapachak, Sroto-shodhak, Kapha nissarak properties. So considering these facts, Shirish Twaka churna can play a great role in treating the disease.

Madatyaya is a (Vyadhi) disease mention by Ayurvedacharyas and in contemporary science it is correlated with “Alcoholism”. Now days it is spreading like an evil in the society. The present study deals with assessment of the clinical effect of “Punarnavadi Ghritta” in the management of “Madatyaya” w.s.r. to withdrawal symptom. In the study particular symptoms of Madataya are assessed on the basis of a self prepared gradation index. Blood Examinations Hb gm%, TLC, DLC, ESR, LFT are done to assess the efficacy of the drug. For clinical study a randomized open clinical trial of 30 days on 30 patients in Drug De-addiction was conducted where patients were assessed before treatment, on follow-up on 15th day and after treatment. The patients were treated with Punarnavadi Ghritta. The before treatment and after treatment comparison of data reveals that treatment given to 30 patients shows significant (P<0.05) results in most of subjective parameters and objective parameters. The study revealed that the test drug Punarnavadi Ghritta is effective in improvement of sign symptoms and laboratory investigations in the patients of withdrawal symptoms of madatyaya.

Shira is considered as Uttamanga i.e that where vital breath of living beings and also all the sense organs are located and which is supreme of all organs. In modern science, Ardhavbhedaka can be correlated with Migraine. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Badaraadi Ghrita in the management of Ardhavabhedaka w.s.r to migraine. Total 20 patients were registered in a two groups out of them 18 patients completed the trial. The trail was condected for 30 days and effects of drug was evaluated. The analysis based on subjective improvements reveals that 9 patients of Group- I, 4 patients were moderately improved while 5 patients were highly improved. In Group- II, 3 patients were moderately improved while 6 patients were highly improved. No adverse effect was seen during the trail and in the follow up as well. The study revealed that Badaraadi Ghrita plays a vital role in the management of Ardhavabhedaka w.s.r to Migraine.

Bhagandar is a cumbersome disease. The detailed description of the disease in the classical Ayurvedic texts is very much similar to the description of the disease in the modern medicine. The beginning is in the form of a pidika, the abscess, which, if not drained properly, converts into Bhagandar, the Fistula in ano. The treatment of bhagandar is usually prolonged, and recurrence is high. One of the reasons for challenges encountered during treatment and high rate of recurrence is the complexity of the structure of the fistula in ano and the difficulties associated with the accurate diagnosis of the condition. Various methods are in practice for the diagnosis of the condition including the classical methods like DRE, proctoscopy and fistulography; and advanced techniques like eendoanal sonography, CT scan and MRI. Despite various advancements in the diagnostic methods, the accurate diagnosis remains challenge. This study was planned to study the accuracy offered by these various diagnostic tools. From the outcome of the study it was concluded that Fistulogram is more accurate in giving information regarding the number of internal openings and the length of the fistulous tract whereas MR Imaging is more successful in revealing the types and the sub types of fistula, the extensions of fistula and the connections of the tract with the surrounding structures. Reference: 1. Varanasi; 2006: 479. 2. Eisenhammer S. A new approach to the anorectal fistulous abscess based on the high intermuscular lesion. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1958; 106(5):595–599. 3. Brunicardi F C, Anderson D K, Billiar T R, Dunn D L, Hunter J G, Pollock R E. Schwart’sPricnipleas of Surgery. McGraw Hill medical publication division. 8th Edn; 2005: 1108. 4. Das S. Concise text book of surgery. Dr S Das. Calcutta. 3rd Edn; 2001. 1052. 5. Parks AG. Pathogenesis and treatment of fistula-in-ano. BMJ 1961; 1(5224):463–469. 6. Seow-Choen, Phillips RK. Insights gained from the management of problematical anal fistulae at St. Mark’s Hospital,1984-88. Br J Surg 1991; 78(5):539–541. 7. Beckingham IJ, Spencer JA, Ward J, Dyke GW, Adams C, Ambrose NS. Prospective evaluation of dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of fistula in ano. Br J Surg 1996; 83(10):1396–1398. 8. Buchanan G, Halligan S, Williams A, et al. Effect of MRI on clinical outcome of recurrent fistula-in-ano. Lancet 2002; 360(9346):1661–1662. 9. Vijaya lakshmi D V , Chegireddy , Yootla M , AY Lakshmi, Settipalli S, Kadiyala S. MRI in the Diagnosis and Pre-operative Classification of Perianal and Anal Fistulas. Int J Res Med. 2017; 6(1); 64-70 10. Maier AG, Funovics MA, Kreuzer SH et al: Evaluation of perianal sepsis: Comparison of anal endosonography and magnetic resonance imaging. J Magn Reson Imaging, 2001;14:254– 60. 11. Sharma A R. Sushruta Samhita of Maharishi Sushruta, Part I. Chaukhambha Surbharti Prakashan., Varanasi; 2006: 242. 12. Parks AG, Gordon PH, Hardcastle JD. A classification of fistula-inano. Br J Surg 1976;63:1–12. .

Background:-A huge number of drugs are prescribed by Ayurvedic physicians to the patients of diabetes-like diseases and number of preparation are traditionally used by different school of practitioners, since thousands of years. Among them Katak Khadiradi Kashayamhas been advocated in Sahasra Yogam(A popular book on Kerliya tradition of Ayurvedic treatment). Andis being practiced in Southern part of India,since two hundred years to treat Diabetes Mellitus. Though principally its mode of action is well established as per Ayurvedic parameters, it is a need of time to establish this on the basis of modern biochemical and pharmacological parameters. Methods:-we searched Pubmed and scholarly articles with the help of google search engine to see that is there any kind of alkaloid present in any drug of this combination which shows antidiabetic or hypoglycemic effect.For this each drug of this combination is studied separately on the basis of previous researches especially animal experiments and data is gathered. Results:- Extract of almost each drug shows anti-hyperglycemic effect along with rejunuvative and antioxidant properties in experimental or animal studies. Conclusion:-Hence, Katak Khadiradi Kashayam has an effect on protecting β-cells and smoothing out fluctuation in glucose levels. shows antidiabetic effect along with antioxidant property which can be very helpful for diabetes Mellitus.

Today the whole world is suffering from many diseases related to changed food style and the ways of eating food. The symptoms and diseases like overweight, obesity and Diabetes mellitus are some of the tips of icebergs of diseases. Ayurveda faiths on food as the major drug of diseases, ‘Mahabheshaj.’ Solely food can cure diseases. But this food is to be cooked and consumed properly, even intake of food sometimes becomes a reason of diseases. So , each and every person should understand the code and conducts of food cooking and food eating. To cook food , to consume it is indeed a science. It has to be followed. Vedas have great faith that Jatharagni residing in human body is the holy fire as that like yajna and aahar is havi which is to be offered to Jatharagni to maintain human body , mind and soul. For the nourishment of Saptadhatus of human body proper aahar be consumed. As proper and in quantity food gives strength and life to us and vice versa. Charak Samhita plays a vital role in describing codes and conducts of food cooking and food eating which are the same authentic in today’s era also. Reference: 1. Agnivesh , Charak , Drudhabala. Trisraieshaneeyamadhyay. In Chowkhambha Sanskrit Series Office , editor. Caraka Samhita. 6th ed. Varanasi: Chowkhambha Sanskrit Series Office; 1999. p. 219. 2. vagbhat. Annarakshaadhyay. In Dr. Tripathi B. Ashtanghridayam. Delhi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratisthan; 2014. p. 129. 3. Agnivesh C,D. Annapanvidhimadhyay. In Sharma RK, Dash B. Caraka Samhita. 6th ed. varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office; 1999. p. 564. 4. Agnivesh CD. Vividhasheetpitiyamadhyay. In Sharma RK, Dash B. Caraka Samhita. 6th ed. Varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office; 1999. p. 566. 5. Agnivesh CD. VividhasheetpitiyamAdhyay. In Sharma RK, Dash B. Caraka Samhita. 6th ed. Varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office; 1999. p. 574. 6. Agnivesh C,D. Vividhaseetpitiyamadhyay. In Sharma RK, Dash B. Caraka Samhita. Varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office; 1999. p. 565. 7. Vrudhhajeevak. Yushnirdesheeyadhayay. In Tewari PV. Kasyapa Samhita. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Vishwabharati; 1996. p. 468. 8. Agnivesh , Charak , Drudhabala. Rasaviman. In Sharma RK, Dash B. Caraka Samhita. Varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office; 2000. p. 112. 9. Agnivesh CD. Rasavimanadhyay. In Sharma RK, Dash B. Caraka Samhita. Varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Ofice; 2000. p. 123-127. 10. Agnivesh C,D. Indriyopakramaniyamadhyay. In Sharma RK, Dash B. Caraka Samhita. 6th ed. Varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office; 1999. p. 175. 11. Agnivesh C,D. Rasavimanadhyay. In Sharma RK, Dash B. Caraka Samhita. 6th ed. Varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office; 2000. p. 127-131. 12. Agnivesh CD. Langhanbrumhaniyamadhyay. In Sharma RK, Dash B. Caraka Samhita. 6th ed. Varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office; 1999. p. 392. 13. Waghmare P. Ashtanghrudaypranit Aaharcharcha. In. Nagpur: Shri Renuka Prakashan; 2015. p. 29. 14. Agnivesh , Charak , Drudhabala. Navegandharaniyamadhyay. In Sharma RK, Dash B. Caraka Samhita. Varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office; 1999. p. 161. 15. Savanur PV. Adaptation of Ashta Vidhi Vishesha Ayatana in Today's Life Style. International Journal of Applied Ayurved Research. 2015 July-Aug; II(II). 16. Sharma D, Vishwakarma P. Scientific Explanation of Charak's Ahara-Vidhi Vidhan (Dietary Guidelines). International Ayurvedic Medical Journal. 2015 March; III(III). 17. Singh A, Singh KB, Singh P, Sharma S. Ahara Vidhi (Dietetics) : Concepts of Food Intake In Ayurveda. Unique Journal of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicines. 2015 July-August; III(IV): p. 47-53. .

The most widespread health issue in women today is fertility problems. In most cases the women do not know from where to start and they go for hormonal profiles, ovulation factors and many more costly and interventional Kapha Dosha Prakopa investigations. In our principles of Ayurveda we consider the presence of four essential factors in a women called as Garbha Sambhavasamagri along with unvitiated Doshas specially Vata Dosha to be able to conceive. Here is a case of infertiltiy viewed from ayurvedic eyes, occuring due to vitiated Doshas and abnormalities in Garbhasambhavasamgri. The patient was having Vata and which was leading to Artavkshaya (Ritukaal Dushti),Yoni Strava (Kshetra Dushti), Beej Granthi ( Beej Dushti ) and Aam Ras Dhatu formation (Ambu Dushti) and finally to infertilty in combination. Thus all four factors were affected in the present case. The women was given treatment based on the pathogenesis framed according to these four cardinal factors and she conceived after two months of treatment. Reference: 1. WHO-ICMART glossary 2. http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/topics/infertility/definitions/en/ 3. Dr.Nirmala Joshi, Ayurvedic concept in Gynaecology (ChaukabhaSanskritaPratisthana, Delhi, 2006), Chapter VIII, Pages: 92-111. 4. Vridha Jivak. Kashyapa Samhita, Kalpa Sthana, Shatpushpa Shatavarikalpadhyaya, 5/8, Pandita Hemaraja Sharma, Commentator. 6th Edition,Varanasi: Chaukambha Sanskrit Samsthana: 1998 5. Chunekar K. C., Bhavaprakasa Nighantu commentary, Haritakyadi varga, Chaukambha Bharati Academy Varanasi, Edition Reprint -2002; 170 6. Sharma, P.V. DravyagunaVignan, Vol. 2, published by ChaukhambhaBharati Academy, Varanasi. 2012. 55-56. 7. Sharma, P.V. DravyagunaVignan, Vol. 2, published by ChaukhambhaBharati Academy, Varanasi. 2012. 55-56. 8. GyanendraPandey. DravyagunaVijnana, Part III, 2nd ed., published by ChaukhambaKrishnadas Academy, Varanasi. 2004. 428-431. 9. PremvatiTewari. AyurvediyaPrasutiTantraEvamStri-Roga. Part II, 2nd ed., published by ChaukhambaOrientalia, Varanasi. 2000. 167-170.

Aims and objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Tanduliyaka in the management of anaemia during pregnancy and compare its efficacy with the standard drug ferrous sulphate. Material and methods : The present study was conducted in 30 clinically diagnosed patients of Garbhini-Pandu i.e. Iron Deficiency Anaemia during pregnancy of 16 to 24 weeks gestational age (Hb% 6-10gm%, pallor in mucous membranes (Pandu), rough and dry skin (Raukshya), breathlessness (Swas), fatigue (Shram) , palpitation(Hridspandan), oedema(Shoth), etc.) for clinical evaluation of amaranthus on the various Ayurvedic and scientific parameters. For this purpose Ghan Kalpna of Tanduliyaka, filled in capsules (500mg 1BD) was provided to 15 patients and they were asked to consume it with lemon water. Second group of 15 patients was treated with iron tablets (60mg 1OD). Results : It was observed from the current research project that patients of Iron deficiency Anaemia in pregnancy treated with Tanduliyaka capsules in group-A, showed extremely significant results(P<0.001) where as in group-B significant results were observed (P <0.01) in Haemoglobin% and subjective parameters(Aruchi, Daurbalya, Hridayspandan, Swas, Pandu, Shoth).Only significant results appeared in other investigating parameters i.e. RBC PCV MCV etc. No side/toxic effects were noted in any patient and her foetus during the treatment and after completion of treatment. The outcome of labour was also good. Conclusion: It can be concluded that Tanduliyaka Ghan capsule is a classical and potent haematinic drug which can be used effectively in the management of Garbhini Pandu vis a vis anemia in pregnancy.

Herbal remedies are more acceptable in the view that they are safe with fewer side effects than the synthetic ones. Herbal formulations have more demanded in the market. Inflammatory diseases including different types of rheumatic diseases are major cause of morbidity of the working force throughout the world. This has been called the ‘King of human miseries’. The present work deals with the Development and Evaluation of Poly-Herbal Anti-inflammatory Formulation containing alcoholic extract of Vitex negundo leaves, Boswellia serrata, Berberis aristata & wintergreen oil. The gel was prepared using polymer carbopol 940 (1% w/v), propylene glycol 400, triethanolamine, propyl paraben, methyl paraben and required amount of distilled water. Various conc. of extract were taken for formulations (F1 to F3). Prepared formulations (F1 to F3) were evaluated for various parameters like colour, appearance, consistency, viscocity, pH, spreadability, stability along with anti-inflammatory activity by using model carageenan induce paw edema in rats. F3 formulation was found optimum for all the parameter.

Bhallataka is also known as marking nut tree- dhobi’s nut, family belong to anacardiaceae, according to various acharyas bhallatak have various synonyms according to their action. In Ayurveda it is described as vanaspatij visha as in modern science, it is irritant organic vegetable poison. All the parts are poisonous mostly seeds are hazardous to human due to its irritant property. By shodhan sanskara, bhallatak has most beneficial effects. In charak samhita various yogs are explained of bhallatak as a rasayana, the ballataka nut contains bhilwanol and semicarpol as toxic ingredient shows some medicinal property. Bhallataka is also used as non- medico purpose to making a ink or hair dye. Detoxified bhallataka shows some dipan, pachan, bhedana jwaragnha, krumighna , medhya, balya ,vrushya , mutrajanan properties. By its hot potency (Ushna virya) it has some local action like spotjanana. Semicarpol and bhilonwol shows antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-oxidant anti-inflammatory, ant-helmintic activities, this article suggest the ayurvedic review of bhallataka w.s.r. to agadtantra Reference: 1. Modi’s medical jurisprudence and toxicology ,twenty third edition , edited by Dr.K Mathiharan and Dr Amrit K Patnaik ,Lexis Nexis New Delhi 2006, pg.no—232. 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semecarpus_anacardium cited at 14 may 2017. 3. https://www.bimbima.com/ayurveda/ayurvedic-herb-bhallataka-semecarpus-anacardium/331/ cited at 2017. 4. http://www.valuefood.info/2062/health-benefits-of-bibba-seeds-semecarpus-anacardium/cited at 09 aug 2014. 5. Rastarngini , pranacharya shri sadanand sharmana virachita , sa cheyam- pandit kashinathshastrin,motilal banarasidas- 11/1979 , pg no 733. 6. Bhavprakash nighantu , padmashri krushnachandra chunekar , swa.dr.gangasahay pandey,choukhambha bharati acadmy –Varanasi.2015 pg.no. -134 7. Rajnighantu of pandit narahari by dr.indradeva triphathi,choukhambha krishnadas academy –varanasi ,2010 pg no --352 8. Dravyaguna vidnyan , volume 2, acharya priyvat sharma choukhambha bharati academy-varanasi, 2005 pg.no.—166. 9. Dravyaguna vidnyan , volume 2, acharya priyvat sharma choukhambha bharati academy-varanasi, 2005 pg.no.—166. 10. Dravyaguna vidnyan , volume 2, acharya priyvat sharma choukhambha bharati academy-varanasi, 2005 pg.no.—167 11. Rajnighantu of pandit narahari by dr.indradeva triphathi,choukhambha krishnadas academy –varanasi ,2010 pg no --353 12. Dravyaguna vidnyan , volume 2, acharya priyvat sharma choukhambha bharati academy-varanasi, 2005 pg.no.—167 13. Bhavprakash nighantu , padmashri krushnachandra chunekar , swa.dr.gangasahay pandey,choukhambha bharati acadmy –Varanasi.2015 pg.no. -134 14. Dravyaguna vidnyan , volume 2, acharya priyvat sharma choukhambha bharati academy-varanasi, 2005 pg.no.—167 15. Dravyaguna vidnyan , volume 2, acharya priyvat sharma choukhambha bharati academy-varanasi, 2005 pg.no.—167,168 16. Dravyaguna vidnyan , volume 2, acharya priyvat sharma choukhambha bharati academy-varanasi, 2005 pg.no.-168 17. Rajnighantu of pandit narahari by dr.indradeva triphathi,choukhambha krishnadas academy –varanasi ,2010 pg no --353 18. Bhavprakash nighantu , padmashri krushnachandra chunekar , swa.dr.gangasahay pandey, choukhambha bharati acadmy –Varanasi.2015 pg.no. -135 , 136 19. Rastarngini , pranacharya shri sadanand sharmana virachita , sa cheyam- pandit kashinath shastrin, motilal banarasidas- 11/1979 , pg no 733 20. Textbook of forensic medicine and toxicology by anil aggrawal, avichal publishing company , 2016 pg.no. -636 21. Rastarngini , pranacharya shri sadanand sharmana virachita , sa cheyam- pandit kashinathshastrin,motilal banarasidas- 11/1979 , pg no 734 22. Bhavprakash nighantu , padmashri krushnachandra chunekar , swa.dr.gangasahay pandey,choukhambha bharati acadmy –Varanasi.2015 pg.no. - 136 23. Dravyaguna vidnyan , volume 2, acharya priyvat sharma choukhambha bharati academy-varanasi, 2005 pg.no.-166 24. Dravyaguna vidnyan , volume 2, acharya priyvat sharma choukhambha bharati academy-varanasi, 2005 pg.no.-166 25. Bhavprakash nighantu , padmashri krushnachandra chunekar , swa.dr.gangasahay pandey,choukhambha bharati acadmy –Varanasi.2015 pg.no. – 136, 137 26. Modi’s medical jurisprudence and toxicology ,twenty third edition , edited by Dr.K Mathiharan and Dr Amrit K Patnaik ,Lexis Nexis New Delhi 2006, pg.no—23 27. Parikh’s textbook of medical jurisprudence Forensic medicine and toxicology sixth ediion by dr C.K. Parikh, CBS publishers & distributors pvt. Ltd.2010 pg.no. 9.23. 28 modi’s medical jurisprudence and toxicology ,twenty third edition , edited by Dr.K Mathiharan and Dr Amrit K Patnaik ,Lexis Nexis New Delhi 2006, pg.no—233-234..

In tribal dominated areas of Rajasthan, the use of plants in primary health care system is an integral source of easily available remedy for their domestic animals. The tribal people still depend on traditional herbal medicine suggested by traditional medicine man or traditionally knowledgeable health practitioners or ethno-veterinarian. This study was conducted in the tribal dominated belt comprising with six districts namely Banswara, Dungarpur, Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand and Udaipur. The area is dominated mainly by Bhil, Meena, Garasia and Kathodia tribes. The ethno-veterinary medicinal information was collected by interviews, group discussions and give and take methods with the tribal knowledge men or ethnoveterian and traditional animal health practitioners. In the present investigation herbal formulations of 19 plant species belonging to 14 families have been documented from the different areas of the study sites.

Tamaka Shvasa is one of the five types of Shvasaroga. Tamaka Shvasa is a “Swantartra”Vyadhihaving its own etiology, pathologenesis and management.The cardinal symptoms of Tamaka Shvasa includes Shvasa Krichhrata (dyspnoea)1, Kasa(cough), Pinasa(rhinitis), Ghurghurukam, Parshvashula .According to Ayurveda Shvasarogais a Kapha Vata Pradhanadisease which originated from Pittasthana. Whenever there is obstruction of Pranavayuby Kapha Dosha, the vitiated Vayu gets Pratiloma Gati(reverse movement) to produce ShvasaRoga.Asthma is the chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway associated with increased hyper responsiveness, recurrent episode of wheezing shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing particularly at night and early morning. The global prevalence of asthma is more than 300 million individuals and about a tenth of those are living in India. Acharaya Caraka and Vagbhata have described Virechana Karma in the management of Shvasa Roga. In TamakaShvasa, Kapha obstructs the passage of Vayu, the obstructedVayu take the PratilomaGati. Virecana drugs having the quality of Vatanulomana, Usnaguna,Kaphavataghnapropertymay be more beneficial in the condition of Shvasa. Virecana removes mainly Kapha and Pitta Dosha and makes Vata in Anuloma Gati.Thus this conceptual study was undertaken to study the concepts of Tamaka Shvasa and role of Virechana Karmain Tamaka Shvasa.

Varicose Ulcers are wounds which occur due to improper functioning of venous valves, usually of the lower limbs.It is one of the most serious chronic venous insufficiency complications, occurring in 70% to 90% of chronic wound cases. If this ulcer is not treated properly, it may get infected leading to cellulitis or gangrene and eventually may need amputation of the limb. If the conservative management like compression stocking, foot elevation, antibiotics, regular dressing of wound fails, then surgical treatment like skin grafting, sclerotherapy, laser ablation or surgical correction of superficial venous reflux is done. However, recurrence of venous ulcers is common, ranging from 54 to 78% by the fifth year after healing. In Ayurveda, varicose ulcers can be correlated with “sira jayna dusta vrana”. In Sushrut Samhita,where we get the most scientific description of wounds and its management. So these kind of wounds can be managed with the specific ayurvedic adjuvent therapies. Considering all these, the present study was taken up with the objective of evaluating efficacy of shanshamni vati(internally) and jatyadi taila(local application)in the management of varicose ulcer. The symptoms like pain,oedema, hyper pigmentation,size of ulcer, granulation tissue were assessed during the treatment. The trial drug proved statistically significant in relieving theabove symptoms. The results revealed that the estimated treatment showed significant improvement (p<0.01) in all cardinal signs and symptoms. Adjuvant treatment with jatyadi taila(local application) and shanshamni vati(orally) statistically proved to be much potent and effective in management of varicose ulcer, hence study concludes ancient management is safe, easily available devoid of complication and has better acceptability.

Background: Diabetes mellitus refers to group of common metabolic disorders that share the phenotype of hyperglycemia. In simple word, elevated sugar level in human body than normal. Around 347 million of total world population is diabetic and in 2012,1.5 million deaths happened due to diabetes. In Ayurveda ,Prameha (Diabetes) mentioned in CharakaSamhita, Sushrutasanhita, Madhavnidana, Vagbhata by Acharyas. In which disease ; frequency and quantity of urine more called Prameha. It can be correlated with Diabetes due to common symptoms like Bahumutrata (Polyurea), Trishna(Polydipsia) Mutraavilata(TurbidUrine) Sweda(Swating) Kshudhadhikya (Increased Appetite). The clinical features of Diabetes may present acutely, with the three classic symptoms of thirst, polyuria and weight loss; even so, clinical recognition may be delayed until the patient is seriously ill. KushmandaChurna is selected for their wide spectrum action on Prameha like Tridoshahara(BalencedTridosha) Anulomaka, Bastishodhaka, Balya Aim: To evaluate the effect of KushmandaChurna in the treatment of Prameha. Materials and Methods: Total 20 patients of Pramehaw.s.r. Type 2 DM with 4weeks duration were enrolled and randomly allocated to GroupA (Oral KushmandaChurna 6gm with Anupan Natural Honey 12gm daily twice ) , Group B (Oral KushmandaChurna 6gm with AnupanUshnodaka daily twice) . Duration of treatment was considered about 1 month. Blood sugar level, Urine sugar level, Nocturia (Urination during night), Turbid urine (MutaAvilata), observed at weekly interval. Results: With the treatment of 4 weeks , Group A showed dramatic improvements in signs and symptoms. Resolution of Bahumutrata, Mutraavilata, Urine sugar post prandial occurred in about 80% of patients. Whereas 70% of patients having reduction in Blood sugar fasting , bold sugar post prandial and urine sugar fastin. In patients of Group B, Blood sugar fasting and post prandial shows good results in 50%. Cessation of Bahumutrata, Urine sugar fasting & post prandial occurred in 60% ,whereasMutraavilata reduced in 70%. So use of Kushmandachurna with anupana as Natural honey or Usnodaka shows significant effect. But when compared before and after treatment by applying ‘t’ test to parameters, p>0.001 hence difference is not significant. Any treatment can use for Prameha Conclusion: Kushamndachurna with natural honey or kushmandachurna with ushnodaka as anupana is useful for Prameha.

Ayurveda has its peculiarity about food and its role in the maintenance of health and treatment of diseases since before the emergence of modern medical science. Ayurveda considers that wholesome food is the cause of health and wellbeing while unwholesome food is the root cause of all diseases. In Ayurveda, milk is considered as Rasayan (rejuvenator), Jeevaniya (vitaliser) etc. Modern medical science also considers milk as complete food. Lactose intolerance is the condition which restricts consumption of milk in human beings. Most humans, like other mammals, gradually lose the intestinal enzyme lactase after infancy and with it the ability to digest lactose, the principle sugar in milk. Approximately 70% of the world population has hypolactasia, which often remains undiagnosed and has the potential to cause some morbidity. The condition of DugdhaAsatmyata as described in Ayurveda Mahodadhi, an ancient text about food and nutrition, is the description of lactose intolerance. The line of treatment of DugdhaAsatmyata can be traced back to ancient texts like CharakSamhita etc. where the condition had not been described as separate entity but can be traced scattered here and there. The present paper will put forward the concept of lactose intolerance and its line of treatment in Ayurveda.

Seborrhea capitis a common chronic scalp condition is marked by itching and flaking of skin. It is termed as Darunaka in Ayurveda. Most of Ayuvedic texts refer this complaint of Darunaka under minor disease (Kshudra Roga). Although the disease rarely causes baldness and hair loss, but the irritation/itching may most certainly be a cause of concern. If white these flakes persist for a long time, the person may experience symptoms of seborrhea, psoriasis and eczema. The treatment part in the modern science is only use of Anti-dandruff shampoos which has the time limited effect and has recurrence also. Also the shampoo gives the side effects like eyes and skin burning or irritation. But Ayurveda gives a perfect treatment for the disease. AggravatedDosha in Darunaka are Vata and Kapha according to Ayurveda,which causes the dryness and itching of the scalp skin. So the Ayurvedic line of treatment is to generally pacify Kapha and Vata dosha.Madayantika sidhha taila is selected for the study. It contains Tila taila (sesame oil) which is Vata Kaphaghna (pacifying Vata and kapha dosha) and Madayantika which has the property ofKandughna(anti-pruritic), Vranshodhak(anti-inflammatory or anti-microbial), Vrana ropaka(wound healer), Kushtaghna(antifungal/anti-dermatophytic) etc. This study has revealed the efficacy of Madayantika siddha taila on Darunaka (Seborrhea capitis).

Lavang(Syzygiumaromaticum) has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant properties aswell as anti-carcinogenic,anti-mutagenic properties. According to Ayurveda lavang has tiktaand katu rasa and sheet virya. Due tokatu rasa it acts as kaphashamaka andpitta hara, due to sheetaveerya. Therefore, lepa (local application of paste) of lavang is applied on forehead in pratishyayjanyashirshoola (sinusitis induced headache). It acts as uttejak (aphrodisiac) in dhvajbhang (erectile dysfunction, Generic Viagra) due to its tikshnaguna. It also acts as krumighna(wormicidal) therefore it is used in dantshool (dental carries). In vyadhis (diseases) like amvaatkatishoolgrudhrasi local application of lavang tail reduces the pain. Due to its tikshnaguna, the salivary secretion increases and also the fibroblastic activity of mucus membrane ceases. Hence it can be used in oro-dental conditions like sub mucus fibrosis as it increases fibroclastic activity of cell. Clove hastwo major chemical components, Euginol and Beta Caryophyllene, which constitute 78% and 13% respectively. Both have cytotoxic property towards human fibroblasts and endothelial cells. Clove also has been effective in inhibition of cell proliferation in carcinogenesis.Euginol also helps in inhibition of fungal growth. The leaves of clove containbetulinic acid, which also has cytotoxic property in certain cancers like breast cancer. This study aims at the therapeutic use of clove indicated in Ayurvedic literature and research studies conducted on the same. Comprehension of such literature is need of an hour for further clinical trials.

Objective: The objective of this research is to determine the possible bioactive components of the root and aerial parts of Phyllanthus vaukii using GC-MS analysis. Methods: The GC-MS analysis of these extracts were performed using a Perkin-Elmer GC Clarus 500 system and Gas chromatograph interfaced to a Mass spectrometer (GC-MS) equipped with a BR-5MS, fused silica capillary column (30mm × 0.25mm 1D × 0.25 µMdf, composed of 5% Diphenyl / 95% Dimethyl poly siloxane). Results: From P. vasukii root and aerial parts, thirty (30) and twenty seven (27) components were identified respectively. Of the 30 compounds eluted from the root extract, stigmasterol had the highest peak area of 18% and the lowest was n-Propyl 11-octadecenoate showing 0.38%. In the aerial extract 1,2,3-Benzenetriol had the highest peak area of 31.65% and Z,Z-3,15-Octadecadien-1-ol acetate with the lowest peak area of 0.19%. These results indicate the ethanol extract of P. vasukii aerial and root parts possess potent antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic, antioxidant, anticancer, Immunostimulant, antitumour, cancer preventive, antiarthritic, antidiabetic, antimicrobial effects so that it can be recommended as a plant of pharmaceutical importance. Conclusion: However, isolation of individual phytochemical constituents may proceed to find a novel drug or lead compound.

Traditional remedies are gaining worldwide acceptability. In the developing country like India safe, efficient and economic indigenous remedies are gaining popularity among the urban and rural areas. Diabetes is one of the major lifestyle disease which remains without a promising management solution in conventional medicine. In Ayurveda, this disease can be largely equated to a disease process called Prameha. The Western Ghats consists of unusual flora of Sahyadri hills representing dense and diversified vegetation. The people here are largely dependent on the available natural resources for food and medicine at primary level in treatment of diabetes. Not much work has been done so far for exploration of anti diabetic activity of these medicinal plants in correlation with its mode of action in perspective of Ayurveda texts and modern literature collectively. So the paper will highlight the anti diabetic potential of some selected medicinal plants used here for diabetic treatment through available Ayurveda literature and recent researches done so far.

In Ayurveda, Grahani Dosha is one among the Mahagadas. The organ Grahani is the seat of Jatharagni so both are interrelated. It’s supported and nourished by the strength of Agni. Functionally weak Agni i.e mandagni causes improper digestion of ingested food & leads to Grahani roga present with a symptom of muhurbadda and muhurdrava mala pravrutti. Grahani is a disease of great clinical relevance in modern era because of its direct link with the improper food habits and stressful lifestyle of the present time. Vitiation of Agni affect the digestion process and vitiates proper formation of further dathus thus affecting the nourishment of the body, so for the treatment, concentration should be kept on management of Agni. Thus this article aims to give an essential knowledge about Grahani & explore the utility of Takra prayoga in Grahani roga as Takra being Tridoshahara, Deepana, Grahi, and Lagu helpful in treating in Grahaniroga.

Background Yoga is a psycho- somatic -spiritual regulation for attaining union and synchronization between our mind, body and soul and definitive union of our individual realization and universal realization. The present literature review was aimed to assess the effectiveness and physiological effects of practicing Yoga on type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Surya namaskar, Padmasana, Pashimottanasana, Ardhmatsyendrasana, Pawanmuktasana, Bhujangasana, Vajrasana, Dhanurasana, Savasana, Halasana, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Shalabhasana, Padahastasana are recommended in DM. Materials and Method Appropriate articles on physiological effects of yogic practices including Pranayama from journals, books and online publications were re-evaluated for further assessment to drawn fruitful conclusion. Discussion Physiological effect of practices of Asana, Pranayama and meditation on patho- physiological causes of DM as insulin resistance due to obesity, improper secretion or absence of secretion of insulin hormone due to chronic or uncontrolled case of type 2 DM and stress has been mentioned. Conclusion The reviewed articles haven’t report any adverse effects for Yoga practice. The uniqueness of Yoga to alleviate stress is effective and incomparable. It is highly effective in early onset of disease and supportive or accessory treatment in chronic or uncontrolled case of type 2 DM. It can be administered as alternative therapy to standard lifestyle interventions.

The objective of the study was to assess the effect of three plant tissue culture media (MS, Gamborg’s B5 and Nitsch) on the growth of five accessions of Centella asiatica using nodal explant. All the three media supplemented with 1 mg/l BAP resulted in increased growth. Amongst the three Medias, MS media resulted in the highest shoot multiplication in all the five accessions after eight weeks of the incubation period. The highest number of shoots and maximum shoot length were obtained in accession number 342109 (19.6±0.57 shoot number, 4.9±0.53 shoot length) grown in MS media supplemented with 1 mg/l BAP. Estimation of stigmasterol, an important phytosterol present in the leaves (main part for synthesis) was done by using gas chromatography and the highest amount of stigmasterol was obtained in accession number 342109 i.e. 0.0228µg/mg of leaves.

Ayurveda is not merely a medical science. It is a complete life science. The first aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of a healthy person so that no diseases should manifest. Treatment of diseases is the second aim of Ayurveda. To maintain the health of a healthy person Acharyas had described various dos and don’ts such as Ritucharya (seasonal regime), Dinacharya (diurnal regime) etc. The concept of Pathya (wholesome)and Apathaya (unwholesome) is one such concept. Apart from being a part of regime of healthy living, Ācharyas had also extended the concept of Pathya (wholesome)and Apathaya (unwholesome) as a part of the treatment of the diseases. This indicates the importance of Pathya (wholesome)and Apathaya (unwholesome) in Ayurveda. The concept of Pathya (wholesome)and Apathaya (unwholesome) is the peculiarity of Ayurveda.