International Journal of Ayurveda and Herbal Research

Guduchyamritavalyamrita (गुडूच्यमृतवल्यमृता): A Classical Assess

Mrunal Raja Akre, Dr. Aparna M Ghotankar — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction- Through Ayurveda, Indian culture has demonstrated the efficacy of its therapeutic methods. India has a vast variety of plants that include therapeutic properties. These plants' medical capabilities have little, if any, adverse effects. This has motivated researchers to continue their work using the Indian System of Medicine. One of such proven herb is Amruta which is identified as Tinospora cordifolia. The present work compiles the information from various ancestral texts available, in a holistic approach. Material and Methods- All the Brihatryai, Laghutrayi, Samhita, Nighantu and available modern research work was considered for the review. Results /Discussion- Guduchi have been used since Vedic era for different purposes. In Samhita it is used in treatment of many diseases and majorly in Rasayan Karma, Acharya Charak and Vagbhatta described it as a Medya Rasayan. Conclusion- Guduchi is considered as rasayan and one of the four drugs stated as Medya Rasayan by acharya charaka, it helps in maintaining health of humans. Guduchi has anti-pyretic, anti-diabetic, rejuvinative, anti-inflammatory and many other properties. It should be consumed regularly to get its Rasayan effect.

Elemental Analysis Extent in Rachana Sharir

Dr Deepika Prashar — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Elemental analysis in simple words refers to research which consists of development of knowledge which results in new concepts, methodologies, and understandings through creative applications of existing information. This can be done with the help of synthesis and analysis of previous research which may lead to new and creative outcomes. Now a day it is the need of hour in the field of Ayurveda. Ayurveda research focuses to create a scientific approach towards the concepts and fundamental principles mentioned in the Ayurvedic classics, along with needful adjustments to maintain the basic princi-ples of Ayurveda. The doubtful concepts from Ayurvedic Samhitas can be solved by literary research. On an academic platform, the basic principles of Ayurveda which are mentioned in the Ayurvedic texts should be loud and clear. As knowledge of Rachana Sharir is the most important aspect before any treatment in Ayurveda, hence, to clear the doubts in this field, this article has been written which is aimed to the areas in Rachana Sharir that need to be clarified through re-search. The concept of Rachana Sharir includes ancient neuroanatomy as Nadi Tantra, Marma (Vital Points of the body), sukshma (Micro), and sthula (Macro) sharir, applied aspects of shad chakras, srotas (Body channels), Avedhya sira (Non punctures Vein), Kala sharir (Membranes), etc.

Ayurveda and New Education Policy Present and Future Prospects

Raju Ninama, Archana verma Archi — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Education in India remained a very much concerned and organized subject since the Vedic period and was continued under the observance and teachings of "Gurus" mostly in temples, gurukuls (schools), ashramas, pathshala, or Matthias. In such a system of education in gurukuls, etc., the main focus was on the holistic development of the people under the Guru (teach-er) along with professional, vocational, and spiritual education. This type of education used the person to make useful for the society and the ultimate aim always remained as Moksha (salvation). There was no system of formal degrees or certifi-cates at that time and a student trained by a perfect guru was acceptable to society and administration as well. For higher studies, students used to study in viharas or universities such as Nalanda and Takshashila. The current government intro-duced the National Education Policy 2020 under the Ministry of Human Resource Development. This strategy aims to mod-ernize the 34-year-old education system and school policies that are already in place. Instead of focusing on getting high marks, this approach takes into account the actual conditions in the nation and places an emphasis on personality develop-ment, creativity, and innovation. The first education policy of the twenty-first century, NEP 2020, replaces the thir-ty-four-year-old National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986. This policy, which is founded on the fundamental pillars of access, equity, quality, affordability, and accountability, aims to transform India into a thriving knowledge society and global knowledge superpower by making both school and college education more holistic, flexible, multidisciplinary, suited to 21st century needs, and focused on bringing out the unique capabilities of each student. It also aligns with the Sustainable De-velopment Goals of the 2030 Agenda.

Clinical Approach of Charaka Samhita W.S.R. to OPD Level Formulations

Raju Ninama, Archana verma Archi — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ayurveda – Originating from the necessity to comprehend and treat illnesses and preserve human health, life science. Charaka Samhita is a knowledge of encyclopedia comprehensive and provides an approach to Ayurveda. The time period of Charaka Samhita is considered to in between 1500 BC to 2nd century AD. The context of the treatise was first thought by Atreya and then subsequently codified by Agnivesha revised by Charaka later reconstructed by Drudhabala. As per the evidence, 12,000 verses are documented but presently 9295 verses are available in Charaka Samhita. To sum up, the Ayurvedic notion of the three Sutras—Hetu (reason), Linga (symptoms), and Aushadha (medicine)—is stated as follows: two of the Sutras are intended for illness diagnosis, while the third is intended for therapy. Making an accurate diagnosis of any illness is crucial to its effective treatment. Aim and objectives: To investigate the ideas of eight Sthana of the Charaka Samhita's therapeutic applicability in the modern day. Material and Methods: The majority of the Samhita that is now accessible is Charaka Samhita, with annotations in Hindi and Sanskrit. Discussion: This Samhita consists of eight Sthana covering a plethora of topics that a clinician should be familiar with before beginning practice. Clinical application with respect to Sthana is addressed. Conclusion: Acharya Charaka's eight Sthana include a progressive, scientific approach to illness management that is currently being used in modern therapeutic settings.

Pharmaceutical Standardization of Nirgundi Guggulu

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ayurvedic medicines have witnessed a surge in global popularity for treating various ailments. The global focus is on the phytochemical and pharmacological analysis of herbal products. Guggulu (Commiphora wightii), a commonly used herbal drug, is renowned for its anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidemic, and cardio-protective properties. Among various Guggulu formulations, Nirgundi Guggulu, a notable formulation described in "Rasendra Sara Sangraha" Vata Roga chapter, is indicated for treating Vata Roga, Sannipataj Roga, and Mandal Kustha. Its ingredients, Shuddha Guggulu (Commiphora wightii) and Nirgundi root (Vitex negundo), undergo pharmaceutical procedures such as Shodhana and Vati preparations, aligning with the methods mentioned in Rasendra Sara Sangaha. However, no research has been conducted to standardize the prep-aration method of Nirgundi Guggulu as per classical Ayurvedic literature guidelines. The present study aims to address this by standardizing the Nirgundi Guggulu preparation process in line with classical Ayurvedic texts, ensuring consistency and quality for treatment purposes.

Physico-chemical Standardization of Agni Rasa

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Agni Rasa is a Khalviya Rasayana mentioned under Agnimandya Rogadhikara in the text Bhaishajya Ratnavali. It is mainly indicated for Ajeerna Roga. The five key ingredients of Agni Rasa are Shuddha Vatsanabha, Vacha, Kushta, Musta and Maricha. Agni Rasa was prepared in three batches. The Analytical study was done for all the three samples. The study includes organoleptic characters, Physico - chemical characters like Loss on drying at 110°c, Water soluble extrac-tive, Acid soluble extractive, Total ash, Acid insoluble ash, pH and Disintegration time.

Comparative Physico-Chemical Standardization of Kushmanda Ghrita Prepared by Using Murchita and Amurchita Ghrita

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Sneha Kalpana is one of the important and highly established kalpanas of Ayurveda. It is the method of preparing a medicine in which the lipid soluble and aqueous soluble active principles of the Aushadhis are incorporated in to Sneha Dravya. Prior to snehapaka vidhi, Sneha is subjected to Murchana process, aiming to eliminate Ama dosha and enhance potency. Addressing the global burden of Apasmara (epilepsy) and the growing acceptance of Ayurveda, cost-effective medicines are crucial. Despite existing studies, ancient texts hold untapped potential, with secondary preparations like Sneha Kalpana offer extended shelf life compared to Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana. Kushmanda Ghrita is a unique sneha kalpana mentioned in the text of Chakradatta, which is indicated for the management of Apasmara. The ingredients are Kushmanda Swarasa, Yastimadhu and Go-Ghrita. Total six samples were prepared in three batches, three samples prepared by Murchita Ghrita and other three samples with Amurchita Ghrita. All the Ghrita samples were subjected to analysis for physico-chemical pa-rameters, to develop the SOP and to validate Murchana process.