Volume 8, Issue 4

– To ascertain the status quo of Abelmoschus manihot (L.) medicinal resources research and development. This paper reviews the resources of Abelmoschus manihot (L.) by consulting related literatures. The results showed that as the traditional Chinese medicine,the root, stem, leaf, flower and seed can be used medicinally, has more accurate curative effect, and the chemical composition and pharmacological action have been proved and studied clinically. Abelmoschus manihot (L.) the whole body is treasure, should increase research dynamics, reasonable development and utilization medicinal resources.

– ‘Our hair is a statement of style, an affirmation of beauty and expression of self- love’ this is rightly quoted by Ademolla Mandela. Hair have had its share in the aesthetic value since the time mankind is heard of and understood. With the modernization and increasing importance to the face value, hair care and hair beauty is gaining its share of importance. Hair is a symbol of beauty and self confidence. With increasing TV commercials for hair growth and hair care, a lot of misconceptions are imbibed within the common people. Thanking the commercials again, we come to know that Ayurveda has its lion’s share in hair care and growth. Ayurveda has deep discussion about the hair.

– Ayurveda aims at “Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam” and “Athurasya Vikara Prashamanam” it means protect the health of the healthy and relieve the 'disease' of the ailing, the importance given by Ayurveda for prevention is immense when compared to any other medical sciences. In Ayurveda description of Cardiovascular diseases are scattered throughout the Samhitha’s. Nowdays, even modern medicine understands cardiovascular diseases to be mainly caused by a variety of modifiable risk factors. Ayurveda has employed various preventive measures in the form of Dinacharya (daily regimes), Ritucharya (seasonal regimes), Ratricharya (Night regimen) & Sadvrtta (Right code of conduct) to prevent Cardiovascular diseases through lifestyle modification. In this article a honest attempt has been made to gather scattered information regarding CVD prevention

– A 13 question survey was conducted by visiting 15 Nephrologists (cities around Osmanabad district), regarding incidence of renal failure due to Ayurvedic drug consumption in children.10 surveys were responded (66%).The purpose of the survey was to determine any history of Ayurvedic drug before children land into renal failure, a direct correlation between renal failure and use of Ayurvedic drugs. Nephrologist were also questioned about renal pediatric patients. Survey results showed that out of 10 Nephrologist, 3(30%) of them told about data having h/o Ayurvedic drugs before admission of patient in their hospital & about 7 Nephrologist (70%) claimed about no such history & some of them told about even no single case has been seen in their 15-25-year practice.

Oligomenorrhoea is a medical term which generally refers to irregular or infrequent menstrual periods with intervals of more than 35 days. However the duration may vary and the affected women typically menstruate between 4&9 times per year. Prevalence of PCOS in Indian adolescents ranges from 2.2%-26%; out of this 0.22% had Oligomenorrhoea/ amenorrhea & 6.30% had Oligomenorrhoea with PCOS1. Ayurveda has a pivotal role in the treatment and prevention of Oligomenorrhoea. Most of them are much cheaper when compared to the contemporary drugs available in the market. The Suntyadi churna2 told in the classics in the ratio of sunti- 100gm, gudam-200gm and krishnatilam-400gm was prepared and given in candy form which prevents menstrual disorders, PCOS and also aims at future female health. The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of Suntyadi churna as nutraceutical candy in Oligomenorrhoea. It was an interventional pre-post study with a sample size of 30 cases within age group 18-25 years was selected from the Out patient division of Swasthavritta Department, Govt. Ayurveda College and Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. A detailed history was taken according to the case proforma. Known cases of structural uterine abnormalities and chronic systemic illnesses on medication, secondary dysmenorrhoea, known psychiatric cases and married women were excluded. After collecting the baseline data of subjects, the prepared candy was given in small packets in the dose of 12 gm before food twice daily along with luke warm water as anupana for 3 months excluding days of menstruation (7 days) and assessment was done. Statistical analysis was done by using Paired t test and the preparation was found to be effective in Oligomenorrhoea.

Tuttha Bhasma is a herbo-mineral preparation explained in Rasatarangini. The procedure includes shodhana of tuttha, gandhaka, tankana, which are mixed homogenously and triturated with Lakoocha swarasa and subjected to Kukkuta puta. This article explains about the antimicrobial activity of Tuttha Bhasma. 3 samples of tuttha bhasma was prepared and evaluated for its antimicrobial property in 4 strains. Antimicrobial study shows that, Tuttha Bhasma is having better antifungal properties than anti-bacterial properties.

Gandhaka Taila is a herbo-mineral preparation explained in various classical texts, mainly indicated in kushta. When the texts of Rasa Shastra were scrutinised, the nomenclature, Gandhaka taila is seen to be given for various preparations. The method of preparation is similar to that of Gandhaka Druti. Interestingly Rasendra Chintamani and Rasatarangini have explained a unique preparation of Gandhaka Taila. 3 batches of Gandhaka Taila were prepared to develop SOP (standard Operative Procedure) and samples were analysed with suitable analytical parameters. The 3 samples of Gandhaka Taila prepared showed almost similar results in all the analysis carried out.