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Jul272021 by adminNo Comments

Effect of Temperature Change on the Physicochemical Properties of Taila Preparations with Special Reference to Masha Taila

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* Anushree H.S., Research Assistant, ALNRMAMC, Koppa*Corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 08-04-2021 Paper Corrected: 21-05-2021 Accepted: 05-06-21 Abstract: Taila preparations (medicated oils) are one of dosage forms used in Ayurveda with tila taila as base in maximum cases. In Masha taila, tila taila (sesame oil) works as base. Tila taila contains 14% saturated fatty acids, 33-54% oleic acid and 35-59% linoleic acids. Temperature affects the quality of oil by interfering with physical, chemical and compositional compositions. 1.5-2% of total saturated fatty acids are observed converted to alkanes at temperature of 140-160°C for 8 hours.Materials and Methods: The Masha Taila was heated separately at 40°C, 80°C, 120°C, 160°C and 200°C. This was done for 10 sampl...

Jun262021 by adminNo Comments

Some Antiviral Plant Drugs Used in Ayurveda and Their Mode of Action

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*Dr. Rajendra Prasad Pathak, Divisional Ayurvedic & Unani Officer (Retired), Shahjahanpur, UP*Corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 18-04-2021 Paper Accepted: 12-05-2021 Corrected: 30-05-21 Abstract: Some of pandemics have occurred throughout the history as even Veda refers to causing agents under drishya and adrishya. Viruses and bacteria are dealt under adrishya. Viruses are matter of interest looking to horrible scenario COVID-19. Ayurveda has indicated number of drugs for such cases, maximum being from herbal origins. They work by various modes including interference with life-cycle of viruses, inhibiting replication, disrupting the attachment with host cells etc. The aim of this paper is to illustrate the antiviral activities of herbs used in Ayur...

May102021 by adminNo Comments

Does Ayurveda Qualify As A Public Healthcare System?

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*Dr Aakash Kembhavi, Director, Astanga Wellness Pvt Ltd, Hubli, Karnataka, IndiaDr Anita Kadagad Kembhavi, Director, Astanga Wellness Pvt Ltd, Hubli, Karnataka, India*Corresponding Author: [email protected] Received: 20-04-2021 Paper Accepted: 24-04-2021 Corrected: 2-05-21 Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the cause of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, is the worst challenge for a century for international health and financial systems. It was declared as a global pandemic on 11 March 2020 by World Health Organization. There are serious gaps in response to the disease even in highly developed economies and healthcare systems. Presently, in the second wave, we are seeing that the healthcare system is collapsing and unable to p...

Apr222021 by adminNo Comments

Ethno-medicinal Uses of Plants of Jahal to Devidarh in Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh

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*Dr. Vinod Katoch, Associate Professor, Department of Dravyaguna, Abhilashi Ayurvedic College and Research Institute, Chail Chowk, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh *Corresponding Author: [email protected] Paper Received: 10-01-2021 Paper Accepted: 12-02-2021 Corrected: 15-03-21 Abstract: Background: The relation of human beings with plants is time immemorial as they depended for all basic needs on plants. With time, they also learnt to use the different parts of various plants for medicinal purposes. Many of them are studied in details while some of them are still unexplored. But, these plants are traditionally used for medicinal purposes by ethnic people from generation to generation. Study of such medicinal uses are ethno-medicine. Such uses can be frequently observed in different parts of...

Mar262021 by adminNo Comments

Standard Operating Procedures For Manufacturing and Analysis of Masha Taila

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*Prof. (Dr.) Milind Hukkeri, Dept. RS&BK, ALNRMAMC, KoppaAnushree H.S., Research Associate, Quality Control Lab., ALNRMAMC, KoppaProf. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Mishra, HOD, Dept. RS&BK, ALNRMAMC, Koppa *Corresponding Author: [email protected] Received: 21-01-2021 Paper Accepted: 05-02-2021 Corrected: 16-02-21 Abstract: Background: Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are step by step instructions to achieve uniformity of efficacy and quality. It is becoming mandatory for pharmaceutical industries as the drugs are part of everyone’s life. Ayurvedic pharmaceutical classical texts deal with various types of formulation preparation techniques in written forms. The steps are mentioned based on resources of that time. No complete details based on quality measurements including ti...

Feb222021 by adminNo Comments

A Clinical Evaluation of Lodhradhanyvacha Lepa on Mild and Moderate Acne vulgaris (Youvana Pidaka)

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A Clinical Evaluation of Lodhradhanyakvachadi Lepa on Mild and Moderate Acne vulgaris (Youvana Pidaka)*Dr. Jagadish Handiganur, Prapti Clinic, Hubballi, Karnataka*Corresponding Author: [email protected] Received: 21-09-2020 Paper Accepted: 02-11-2020 Corrected: 15-12-20 Abstract: Background: Acne is one most prevalent and common problem affecting 95% of adolescents. It is small elevated inflamed or non-inflamed bumps with blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, cysts or nodules depending upon the severity index. The pathogenesis includes involvement of sebaceous glands, hormones, conrneocytes, keratinization and inflammatory responses. Drugs used in treatment works usually on different aspects to control inflammation and microbial growth along with wound healing properties. In ...

Jan202021 by adminNo Comments

A Clinical Evaluation of Ashwagandha Churna on Short-term Insomnia

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*Dr. Aby Mathew, PG Scholar, ALNRMAMC, Koppa, KarnatakaDr. Akhila Vinod, PG Scholar, ALNRMAMC, Koppa, Karnataka*Corresponding Author: [email protected] Received: 15-09-2020 Paper Accepted: 13-10-2020 Corrected: 28-11-20 Abstract: Background: Ayurveda considers sleep as one of important sub-pillars of body associated with strength, potency, intellect etc. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) refers dissatisfaction with sleep quantity and quality to insomnia. International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD) 3 has classified insomnia in acute or short-term insomnia and chronic insomnia. Charak Chikitsasthana 24/88-91 mentions exhausted mind, sense organs, grief, alcohol etc. as various causes of insomnia. Various treatments are suggested in Ayurveda as...

Dec262020 by adminNo Comments

Pharmacognostical Evaluation of Stem of Costus speciosus (J.Koenig) Smith.

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*Dr. Manjiri M. Kulkarni, Professor, Dept. of Dravyaguna, MES Ayurved Mahavidylaya, Lote, Khed, RatnagiriAnushree H.S., Quality Control Laboratories, ALNRMAMC, Koppa, Karnataka*Corresponding Author: [email protected] Received: 28-08-2019 Paper Accepted: 21-09-2020 Corrected: 11-11-20 Abstract: Background: Costus speciosus (J. Koenig) Smith. or Kebuka is known for use of rhizome in various problems including cough, rheumatism etc. However, other parts are also used. The stem is used in fever, dysentery etc. It is reported with saponins, steroids, flavonoids etc.Materials and Methods: Macroscopic and microscopy were done. Photomicrographs were taken for transverse section of stem and powder of stem. Physicochemical analysis included the pharmacopoeial standards mentioned with ...

Nov232020 by adminNo Comments

Indian Medicinal Plants Listed in CITES, Their Substitutes and Adulterants

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*Dr. Dayananda Suttakoti, Associate Professor, Dept. of DravyagunaSindagi Shantavereshwar Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Haveri*Corresponding Author: [email protected] Received: 05-09-20 Corrected Received: 15-10-20 Accepted: 26-10-20 Abstract: Backeground: India shares only 0.5% as per government of India of world herbal market. Increasing demand of herbs in India and abroad invites more researches based on pharmacologically active chemical constituents to avoid the adulteration practices in herbal market. By the time plants reaching to endangered status need special attention for conservation. Now total eight plants are included in list of CITES.CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora): India entered CI...

Nov72020 by adminNo Comments

Plants of Genus Leucas, Options For Antibiotic Activities: A Review Study

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*Dr. Keerthana N., PG Scholar, Dept. of Dravyaguna, ALNRMAMC, KoppaProf. (Dr.) Sanjaya K.S., Dept. of Dravyaguna, ALNRMAMC, Koppa*Corresponding Author: [email protected] Received: 30-05-2020 Corrected Received: 22-08-2020 Accepted: 12-09-20 Abstract: Background: Increasing burden of antimicrobial resistant against few of antibiotics is matter of concerns for healthcare professionals and common people across the globe. Medicines of natural sources may be the options for such resistance by various way. Plants rich in volatile oil have shown antibacterial activities. Leucas species from Lamiaceae family reported with bactericidal activities. Some compounds of volatile oil of different species of Leucas are common as caryophyllene etc. These compounds have already been in...