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Pharmacology and Phytochemistry of Oleo‐Gum Resin of Commiphora wightii (Guggulu)

Scientifica, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015
Guggulu is an oleo‐gum resin which exudes out as a result of injury from the bark of Commiphora wightii (Arnott) Bhandari [syn. Commiphora mukul (Hook. Ex Stocks) Engl; Balsamodendron mukul (Hook. Ex Stocks); Family, Burseraceae]. It has been used in the Ayurveda since time immemorial for the treatment of variety of disorders such as inflammation, gout,
Prerna Sarup, Suman Bala, Sunil Kamboj, Marie-Aleth Lacaille-Dubois   +3 more
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Evaluation of Comparative Efficacy of Ikshvaku Vamana (Lagenaria siceraria) followed by Nishakatakadi Kashaya Pana against Standard Control in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (Sthul Prameha): A Randomised Controlled Trial Protocol [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM), particularly Type 2 DM (T2DM), is a metabolic disorder with an increasing global prevalence. Ayurveda correlates T2DM with Sthul Prameha, a condition dominated by Kapha and Meda.
Garima Gupta, Shweta Parwe, Punam Sawarkar, Milind Nisargandha   +3 more
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Yoga for Health‐Related Quality of Life in Adult Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015
An increase in patient‐led uptake of complementary therapies in adult cancer has led to a need for more rigorous study of such interventions and their outcomes. This study therefore aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a yoga intervention in men and women receiving conventional treatment for a cancer diagnosis.
Marcy McCall, Melanie McDonald, Sally Thorne, Alison Ward, Carl Heneghan, Abir El-Alfy   +5 more
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IMPORTANCE OF REPEATED SHODHANA IN KITIBHA KUSHTA (PSORIASIS) A CASE STUDY [PDF]

, 2021
Introduction: Skin conditions adversely affect one’s physical and emotional well-being, thereby causing negative impact on one’s own quality of life. In Ayurveda Kushta is the term used to denote different varieties of skin diseases, which includes all ...
Sneha Patil, Prashanth Bhat
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Ayurvedic management of alopecia areata: A case report

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2022
Índralupta is a disease characterized by patches of hair loss spread throughout the body and scalp. It can be considered alopecia areata according to conventional medical care.
Palak Singhal, Vigna Vyas, Pankaj Chhayani, Manish Patel, S.N. Gupta   +4 more
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Comparative study on cardiac autonomic modulation during deep breathing test and diaphragmatic breathing in type 2 diabetes and healthy subjects

Journal of Diabetes Investigation, Volume 5, Issue 4, Page 456-463, July 2014., 2014
Abstract Aims/Introduction Diaphragmatic breathing is known to have a beneficial effect on the cardiopulmonary system, and enhances parasympathetic activation. We evaluated the influence of diaphragmatic breathing on time domain measures of heart rate variability in diabetics and healthy subjects.
Narsajjana Krishnadasa Subbalakshmi, Prabha Adhikari, Punnaimuthu Shanmugavel Jeganathan   +2 more
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Effect of shodhana treatment on chronic toxicity and recovery of aconite

Toxicology International, 2012
Aconite is one of the poisonous plants used therapeutically in practice of Ayurveda after proper treatment called as 'Shodhana'. To determine the effect of Shodhana treatment on chronic toxicity and to assess the effect of recovery period after chronic toxicity of aconite. Raw aconite (RV), urine treated aconite (SM), and milk treated aconite (SD) were
Sarkar, P.K., Prajapati, P.K., Shukla, V.J., Ravishankar, B.   +3 more
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Historical Perspective of Traditional Indigenous Medical Practices: The Current Renaissance and Conservation of Herbal Resources

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2014, Issue 1, 2014., 2014
In recent years, increasing numbers of people have been choosing herbal medicines or products to improve their health conditions, either alone or in combination with others. Herbs are staging a comeback and herbal “renaissance” occurs all over the world.
Si-Yuan Pan, Gerhard Litscher, Si-Hua Gao, Shu-Feng Zhou, Zhi-Ling Yu, Hou-Qi Chen, Shuo-Feng Zhang, Min-Ke Tang, Jian-Ning Sun, Kam-Ming Ko, Kelvin Chan   +10 more
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Comparative phytochemical evaluation of Ashodhit and Shodhit Bhallataka (Semecarpus anacardium L.f.) Using HPTLC and TLC Chromatographic profiling, UV-Vis spectroscopy study and 1H NMR based fingerprinting

Journal of Ayurveda
Introduction: In Ayurveda, Shodhana is a method for purification or detoxification of some herbal drugs, minerals, and metals. Shodhana helps to remove or reduce the toxic properties of herbal drugs and enhances their therapeutic efficacy.
Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Ramesh Raghava Varier, Anithakumari Rajendran, Bala Guru, S Srikrishan   +4 more
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A Yoga and Compassion Meditation Program Reduces Stress in Familial Caregivers of Alzheimer′s Disease Patients

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013
Familial caregivers of patients with Alzheimer′s disease exhibit reduced quality of life and increased stress levels. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of an 8‐week yoga and compassion meditation program on the perceived stress, anxiety, depression, and salivary cortisol levels in familial caregivers.
M. A. D. Danucalov, E. H. Kozasa, K. T. Ribas, J. C. F. Galduróz, M. C. Garcia, I. T. N. Verreschi, K. C. Oliveira, L. Romani de Oliveira, J. R. Leite, Luciano Bernardi   +9 more
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