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1. An Experimental Study to Determine the Rasapanchaka of Zornia gibbosa Span Bipin Vithal Sawant, T. S Bairy, Shrikanth Pacharya 1

2. Clinical Evaluation of Efficacy of Acacia arabica (Aqaqia) in Uterine Prolapse (Nutue Rehm) M. U. Z. N. Farzana, Arshiya Sultana 8

3. Effect of Karpuradya Churna in the Treatment of Ekadosaja Type of KasaLaxmi Maharana, Mahendra Prasad, Harmohana Moharana 17

4. Effect of Unani Medicaments in the Ministration of Qooba (Dermatophyte infection): A Case ReportTanzeel Ahmad, Humyra Tabasum 24

5. Evaluation of Lakshadi Guggulu, Tiktadi Oil Matra Basti and Tiktadi Ksheer Basti in Asthikshaya w.s.r. to OsteoporosisSarvesh Kumar Singh, Kshipra Rajoria 27

6. Specific Career Preferences among Homeopathic Undergraduates and Fresh Graduates in West Bengal,IndiaMunmun Koley, Subhranil Saha, Shubhamoy Ghosh, Sangita Saha, Aloke Ghosh, Subhasish Ganguly, Ramkumar Mondal, Monojit Kundu 39

7. Study on the Effect of Rohitaka Sharapunkha Churna and Kunjal Kriya on MukhadushikaKanchan Chowdhury, N. S. Chundawat 48

8. A Clinical Study of Manahshiladi Lepa in PsoriasisAnjana Singh, Nripendra Singh 58

9. Manavalakalai - A Scientific Approach G. R. Valliammal 64

10. Clinical Study on Lakshadi Guggulu and Panchatikta Ksheer Vasti in Osteoarthritis of Knee JointSarvesh Kumar Singh, Kshipra Rajoria 68

ContentsJournal of AYUSH : Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy

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Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy ISSN: 2278-2214 (online), ISSN: 2321-6484 (print)

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An Experimental Study to Determine the Rasapanchaka

of Zornia gibbosa Span

Bipin Vithal Sawant1*, T. S Bairy

2, Shrikanth Pacharya

2

1G. J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies & Research, Behind G. I. D. C.

New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India 2S. D. M. College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India

Abstract Zornia gibbosa Span a member of fabaceae family, locally known as

Nellujollusoppu/Haradahacchaga is widely used in the treatment of fracture by folklore

practitioners of Udupi district, Karnataka. The present experimental study was carried out to evaluate Rasapanchaka of Zornia gibbosa Span (Samyojaki) by making use of

human volunteers and animal experimentations. In order to incorporate the drug in Ayurvedic pharmacopeia it is essential to understand the Panchabhautic composition of

Zornia gibbosa. Since Panchamahabhootas are very subtle and complex to understand

we use Rasapanchaka to infer the Panchabhautic combination of drug. Rasapanchaka includes Rasa, Guna, Veerya, Vipaka and Prabhava which determine the activity of drug.

The concept of Rasapanchaka is the foundation for understanding and predicting the probable mode of action of the drug. In the current study taste was criteria to analyse the

Rasa of different parts of drug like fresh leaf and root along with this certain basic

formulations like Choorna, Kalka and Kwatha prepared from whole plant. Veerya was assessed by endothermic and exothermic reaction and also with the help of animal

experimentation. Vipaka was evaluated experimentally on the basis of action produced by

the drug on Dhatu and Mala. Guna were evaluated on the basis of physical parameters

and the pharmacological actions of drug. The current study reveals that the drug possess

Kashaya Pradhana Tikta Madhura Anurasa, Guru, Snigdha, Sheeta, Picchila Guna, Sheeta Veerya and Madhura Vipaka.

Keywords: Zornia gibbosa Span, Rasapanchaka, Rasa, Veerya, Vipaka, Guna

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Clinical Evaluation of Efficacy of Acacia arabica (Aqaqia)

in Uterine Prolapse (Nutue Rehm)

M. U. Z. N. Farzana1*, Arshiya Sultana

2

1Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics (Unani), Institute of Indigenous Medicine,

University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka 2Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bangalore,

Karnataka, India

Abstract Uterine prolapse (Nutue Rehm) still remains an issue of major health concern affecting

large population of women in both developing and developed countries. Estimate

suggests that 50% of parous women have some degree of genital prolapse for quite a long

period. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Acacia arabica (aqaqia) in the management of Nutue Rehm and to improve the quality of life of

women. A single blind, plain controlled randomized study was carried out in Amraze Niswan Va Qabalt department of National Institute of Unani Medicine Hospital,

Bangalore. Thirty patients with first and second degree uterovaginal prolapse in the age

group of 25–65 years were included and randomly allocated to test (n=20) and control (n=10) groups. In test group, powder of Acacia arabica was given both orally (three

gram in two divided doses) and locally (six gram in the form of Humool once daily).Vitamin B complex was administered once daily and pelvic floor muscle exercises

were advised to the patients of both the groups. The duration of treatment was eight

weeks. Subjective parameters, i.e., mass per vaginum, heaviness in pelvis, low backache, stress urinary incontinence, white discharge per vaginum and objective parameters, i.e.,

prolapse quality of life and half way system were assessed. The response of treatment was

assessed on the basis of improvement in subjective and objective parameters after completion of study. Results were analyzed statistically. There was a significant

improvement in subjective and objective parameters in the test group than the control group (p< 0.05). Acacia arabica was found to be effective in reducing the uterine

prolapse and in improving the quality of life of women suffering from this disease.

Keywords: Uterine Prolapse, Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise, Prolapse Quality of Life



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Effect of Karpuradya Churna in the Treatment of

Ekadosaja Type of Kasa

Laxmi Maharana1*, Mahendra Prasad

1, Harmohana Moharana

2

1Sharir Kriya Department, NIA, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

2Shalakya Department, A & U Tibbia College, New Delhi, India

Abstract Increasing globalization and urbanization leads changes in the environmental factor. The human are continuously attached with external environment through respiration and

prone to diseases. Due to less resistance against disease causing organism and not

adaptability against environment, leads to body protecting phenomenon produces cough. The aim is to study the effect of Karpuradya Churna on Ekdoshaja type cough. Thirty

patients were selected from Arogyashala hospital Jaipur, with classical symptom of

cough. 9 gm/day Karpuradya Churna was given at the time of meal in three divided doses with honey with follow up of seven days. The assessing symptoms are Suṣkakasa,

Kaphamsuskam-kricchanamuktvalpatavrajet, Ksinabala, Suskakantha, Suskavaktra, Pitanisthivanaksitvam, Urodhumayana, Trisna, Bhrama, Tiktasyatvaṃ,

Bahulamnisthivati, Pinasa, Gaurava, Vaksahsampurnamivamanyate, Utklesa and

Asyamadhurya. These are graded as 0, 1, 2 and 3, respectively with no symptoms, mild, moderate and severe symptoms, by Darshana and Prashnapariksha followed by

heamatological test. For statistical analysis we applied the ‘Wilcoxon signed rank sum

test’ for evaluation of subjective data and paired ‘t’ test for evaluation of objective data. The symptoms like Suṣkakasa, Kaphamsuskam-kricchanamuktvalpatavrajet, Suskakantha,

Suskavaktra, Trishna, Tiktasyatvam, Pinasa, Gaurava, Vaksahsampurnamivamanyate and utklesa had highly significant results. While symptoms like Pitanisthivanaksitva,

Urodhumayana, Bhrama, Bahulamnisthivati, Asyamadhurya had no significant result.

The objective parameter had significant result in Total Leucocyte Count, Neutrophils and Lymphocyte. Conclusion shows that, Karpuradya Churṇa with honey was able to cure

Kasa with significant extent and has mucolytic, demulcent actions and it also has antitussive.

Keywords: Kasa, Karpuradya Churn, Neutrophil, Vatanulomana



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Effect of Unani Medicaments in the Ministration of Qooba

(Dermatophyte infection): A Case Report

Tanzeel Ahmad, Humyra Tabasum*

Dept. of Moalajat, National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract A female patient of 20 years presented in outpatient department of National Institute of

Unani Medicine with complaints of itching and gradually expanding painful lesion over

left forearm. She was diagnosed as a case of Qooba (Dermatophyte infections). We observed the clearance effects of Unani medicaments in the duration of four weeks

without any adverse effects. Hence, it is suggested that Unani medicaments can be a

suitable alternative for management of Qooba (Dermatophyte infections).

Keywords: Unani system, Qooba, Khilt sauda, Dermatophytes



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Evaluation of Lakshadi Guggulu, Tiktadi Oil Matra Basti

and Tiktadi Ksheer Basti in Asthikshaya w.s.r. to

Osteoporosis

Sarvesh Kumar Singh1*, Kshipra Rajoria

2

1National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

2Dept. of Panchkarma, M.J.F. Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract Osteoporosis has become a public health problem worldwide. In Osteoporosis the bone

loses their peak bone mass and becomes weak, fragile and susceptible to fractures at

minimum stress. Osteoporosis can be compared with Asthikshaya. Asthis and vata are

having direct relationship with each other and reciprocal to each other i.e., if vata increases then it will decrease the bone mass. Basti is supposed to be best treatment for

balancing vata to check the process of resorption in the bones. To find a safe and permanent solution to the problem this research work was carried out. Tikatadi ksheer

basti is based on the principle of bastayah ksheersarpishi tiktakoupahitani cha, and

Lakshadi Guggulu is based on the principle of swayonivardhan dravyopayogah pratikarah. Tiktadi oil Matra Basti was given for balancing Vata Dosha. Study was

conducted on 45 patients diagnosed (with the help of DEXA-Scan) of osteoporosis/Asthi

kshaya which were randomly divided into three groups A, B and C. In Group A tab. Lakshadi Guggulu was given for 21 days in the dose of 1gm twice daily with milk and

ghrit. In Group B Tiktadi oil Matra Basti and Lakshadi Guggulu was administered for 21 days and in Group C Lakshadi Guggulu was given for 21 days along with Tikatadi ksheer

basti (420 ml) for 21 days. The Group C i.e. of combined therapy was most effective

followed by Group B of Matra Basti and Group A of only Lakshadi Guggulu tablet, respectively in the management of Asthikshaya/Osteoporosis.

Keywords: Asthikshaya, Basti, Ksheer Basti, Lakshadi Guggulu, Matra Basti,

Osteoporosis



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Specific Career Preferences among Homeopathic

Undergraduates and Fresh Graduates in

West Bengal, India

Munmun Koley1*, Subhranil Saha

1, Shubhamoy Ghosh

2, Sangita Saha

3, Aloke Ghosh

4,

Subhasish Ganguly5, Ramkumar Mondal

6, Monojit Kundu

7

1Clinical Research Unit (Homeopathy), Siliguri, Under Central Council for Research in Homeopathy,

Government of India 2Dept. of Pathology and Microbiology, Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homeopathic Medical College and

Hospital, Government of West Bengal, India 3Dept. of Organon of Medicine and Homeopathic Philosophy, Calcutta Homeopathic Medical College

and Hospital, Government of West Bengal, India 4Dept. of Organon of Medicine and Homeopathic Philosophy, Midnapore Homeopathic Medical

College and Hospital, Government of West Bengal, India 5Dept. of Organon of Medicine and Homeopathic Philosophy, D N De Homeopathic Medical College

and Hospital, Government of West Bengal, India 6Internee, Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Government of West

Bengal, India 7Private Practice, Homeopathy Clinic, 27, Ramcharan Seth Road, Ramrajatala, Howrah,

West Bengal, India

Abstract During medical school, medical students are exposed to various career opportunities.

Though such studies are ample in mainstream medicine, but are sparse in homeopathy.

To recognize the most preferable career options of homeopathy students and to identify the influential factors behind choice of career and their future practice location. Cross-

sectional survey conducted on four government homeopathic schools in West Bengal,

India on 606 undergraduates and fresh graduates in December 2013. Career preference questionnaire enquiring about career preferences and to what extent the decision was

influenced by a set of given variables. Most frequently chosen career options were homeopathic medical officer (32.67%), private practitioner (28.55%), researcher

(20.63%) and lecturer (13.69%). The results were subjected to regression analysis to test

for associations and differences. The variables under consideration in this study, except gender and academic years, were considered as important (b = 0.09 – 0.18;

OR = 1.10 – 1.19; SE = 0.01 – 0.02; p < 0.0001) for deciding the future practice

location. ‘Experience at medical schools’, ‘advice from others’, and ‘considering future work conditions’ seemed to influence all the career choices significantly (p < 0.05);

however, strikingly, the career option of lecturer was not found to be influenced significantly by any of these three or others. The study identified areas demanding urgent

attention and the findings may help policy makers and academicians to rethink on

distributing workforce appropriately. Further studies should focus on job satisfaction of homeopathic professionals and reasons behind such choices.

Keywords: Career preference, homeopathy, practice, undergraduates,

fresh graduates, India



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Study on the Effect of Rohitaka Sharapunkha Churna and

Kunjal Kriya on Mukhadushika

Kanchan Chowdhury1*, N. S. Chundawat

2

1S.S.R. Dept. of Swasthavritta & Yoga, I.M.S. B.H.U. Varanasi, U.P., India

2Dept. of Swasthavritta & Yoga, N.I.A. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract The present clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Kunjal Kriya and Rohitaka Sharapunkha Churna in the management of Mukhadushika (Acne Vulgaris). The

subjects were randomly divided into three groups. A total 30 patients were selected for the

study and all the patients completed the study. The efficacy was determined by finding out the difference between the base line data of parameters with the after treatment data. The

effects were examined on the chief complaints as well as the associated complaints. It was

observed that statistically significant improvement was noticed in clinical parameters of all the three groups. Patients undergoing Shodhana (Kunjal Kriya) and shamana kriya

(Rohitaka Sharapunkha Churna) had better relief as compared to the other two groups. Rohitaka Sharapunkha Churna also showed encouraging results in managing the all

symptoms. But both medicine and Kunjal Kriya did not show any significant changes in

haematological and hormonal values. Hence, it can be concluded that Kunjal Kriya accompanied with internal medicine (Rohitaka Sharapunkha Churna) yields pronounced

improvement in Mukhadushika.

Keywords: Kunjal kriya, Mukhadushika, Acne Vulgaris, Shodhana Kriya etc.



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A Clinical Study of Manahshiladi Lepa in Psoriasis

Anjana Singh1*, Nripendra Singh

2

1Department of Kayachikitsa, AUAMC, Aligarh, U.P., India

2Department of Community Medicine, LLRM Medical College, Meerut, India

Abstract Skin is the largest organ of the body which protects the body from the outer environment.

It is the organ that reflects many internal diseases by changing its character. Psoriasis is

an autoimmune papulosquamous disorder that represents an inflammation pattern of the skin to various stimuli. It is characterized by sharply demarcated erythematous

plaque/patches/papules covered with silvery scaling. Psoriasis is a common

dermatological problem affecting up to 2.5% of the world population. While various

researches have been made in the field of Medical Science, but still there is no absolute,

simple, safe and invariably effective permanent cure of Psoriasis has been attained till today. The aim is to evaluate the effect of Manahshiladi lepa in Psoriasis. We had

registered 21 patients randomly for the trial with Manahshiladi lepa in OPD, Department

of Kaya Chikitsa, S.A.C. Lucknow. Period of study was March 2007 to May 2008. Results showed that after four months of treatment with Manahshiladi lepa 15 patients (71.43%)

were relieved, five patients (12.8%) were improved and one patient (4.76%) remained unchanged. It was concluded that Manahshiladi lepa is safe, effective and economical for

the patients of Psoriasis. No side effects have been observed during the trial.

Keywords: Skin, Ayurveda, Psoriasis, Manahshiladi lepa.



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Manavalakalai - A Scientific Approach

G. R. Valliammal* Research Centre for Commerce, Thiruvalluvar College, Papanasam, T.N., India

Abstract Manavalakalai Yoga practice was formulated by Shri. Vethathiri Maharishi. In this yoga

practice meditation and introspection play vital role to minimize mental frequency. The physical senses of the body are always affected by one’s mental activities. That is, the

body is induced and activated to function on every level according to one’s thought. Every human being is a bio magnetic unit. Life means action, energy, or force. Body and

Sprit are both functioning jointly in man. The spirit is the life- force, the storehouse of all

Karmas, of heredity. All the activities of man-thoughts, speech and deeds are centered upon the sensations of pleasure and pain. Harmonious flow of bio-magnetism causes

pleasure, peace, and ecstasy. Magnetism is the invisible quantum of force, when it is

transformed in a living being into waves of pleasure, sound, light, taste, smell and mind. In addition to realization of God, realization of mind is equally imperative. The functions

of the mind and the body are interdependent. In the compression and magnification of all bio magnetic waves of experiences of mind, the frequencies play their important role. The

speed and force of a wave condition the length of each cycle. The number of cycles per

second is noted as the ‘frequency’ of the wave. The human mental frequency works from 14 to 40 cycles per second when one perceives with the senses, engaged in the deeds and

enjoying or suffering their result like pain, pleasure etc. Meditation and Introspection make the mind wave focused inwardly and reduce the frequencies of mind. Thus both

Meditation and Introspection practices will enable one to understand the value of one’s

own existence.

Keywords: Bio magnetism, meditation, introspection, cycles per second, mind waves,

alpha, ecstasy, consciousness.



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Clinical Study on Lakshadi Guggulu and Panchatikta

Ksheer Vasti in Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint

Sarvesh Kumar Singh1*, Kshipra Rajoria

2

1P.G. Department of Panchkarma, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

2Department of Panchkarma, S.S.S.V. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Kishangarh,

Rainwal, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract Management of osteoarthritis in ayurveda can be done according to the management of

Sandhigatavata. For the management of asthi vikaras (osteological disorder) Tikta

Kshira Vasti is indicated. This study was done to evaluate the efficacy of Lakshadi Guggulu, and Panchatikta Ksheer Vasti in the management of Osteoarthritis (Knee joint).

For the present work 30 clinically diagnosed patient were selected and randomly divided into three groups. Group A treated with Lakshadi guggulu 500 mg twice orally, Group B

treated with Panchatikta Ksheer Vasti (420 ml), Group C treated with Lakshadi Guggulu

and Panchatikta Ksheer Vasti. The total duration of this work was 30 days with 1months of follow up period. The various criteria worked upon are Joint pain, oedema, tenderness,

Restriction of joint movement, Stiffness, Local crepitation and walking distance. Significant result were obtained on pain in joint movement, restriction in joint movement,

joint stiffness, local crepitation nearly in all the groups with best result in combined

group or group C.

Keywords: Osteoarthritis of knee joint, Lakshadi guggulu, Panchatikta Ksheer Vasti

journal of ayush ayurveda, yoga, unani, siddha and homeopathy (vol3, issue2)

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