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Validation of environmental disinfection efficiency of traditional Ayurvedic fumigation practices
Publication date: Available online 16 August 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Sushma Bagde Bhatwalkar, Prashant Shukla, Rupesh K. Srivastava, Rajesh Mondal, Rajaneesh AnupamAbstractEnvironmental disinfection greatly reduces the occurrence of nosocomial or healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) which are the major healthcare problems worldwide. In India, Ayurvedic traditional fumigation with natural plant products is used to disinfect environment. In the present study, environmental disinfection efficiency of traditional fumigation practice has been evaluated by using natural plant produc...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - August 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

A case report on Ayurvedic Management of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus overlap Vasculitis w.s.r. to Vatarakta
Publication date: Available online 14 August 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): D. Gururaja, Veeraj HegdeAbstractSystemic Lupus erythematosus is the classic prototype of multisystem disease of autoimmune origin. SLE may be associated Vasculitis as an overlap syndrome. In this paper, a patient diagnosed as SLE with Vasculitis, which was managed successfully by Ayurveda treatment was discussed. A 39-year-old female patient came to hospital with complaint of severe pain and burning sensation in both the legs for two months, associated with ulceration and gangrene of toes of both the legs for th...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - August 15, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist, Ben Barres. MIT Press (1954–2017), 160 pages
Publication date: Available online 5 August 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Ashok D.B. Vaidya (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - August 6, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Review on comparability of ‘classical’ and ‘contemporary’ research methods in the context of Ayurveda
Publication date: Available online 3 August 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): M.V. Vinodkumar, A.K. AnoopAbstractRecent discussions on Ayurvedic research almost always end up with a note of discontent about its current methodology and demands for radically different versions. Reinforcement of “classical methods (of the glorious past)” is being envisaged as an alternative. If research is systematic enquiry to bring out truth, its core construct applies to formation of knowledge anywhere in the world, any time, may it be ancient or modern. As a part of debating on the necessity of an alte...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - August 4, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Scientometric analysis of medicinal leech therapy
ConclusionTo the best of our knowledge, our study was the first bibliometric and scientometric analysis in this field and we believe that multicenter studies and further searches from developing and least-developed countries are needed in hirudotherapy literature. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - July 7, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Hepatoprotective effect of Lobelia alsinoides Lam. in Wistar rats
ConclusionsFrom the study, it was obvious that L. alsinoides had significant hepatoprotective effect in CCl4 induced liver toxicity in rats. This ethno medicinal plant is certainly a promising hepatoprotective drug in liver disorders.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - July 3, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Yoga as an intervention to manage multiple sclerosis symptoms
Publication date: Available online 24 June 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Priyanka Thakur, Ashu Mohammad, Yash Raj Rastogi, Reena V. Saini, Adesh K. SainiAbstractMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune, demyelinating, inflammatory disease of central nervous system (CNS) which is characterized by spasticity, fatigue, depression, anxiety, bowel and bladder dysfunction, impaired mobility, cognitive impairment etc. and affects approximately 2.5 million people worldwide. Disease modifying therapies for MS which help in preventing accumulation of lesions in white matter of CNS are costly and ...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - June 26, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Standardization, anti-carcinogenic potential and biosafety of Indian propolis
ConclusionFrom in vitro cytotoxicity, in vivo anti-carcinogenicity and biosafety studies it can be concluded that the standardized EEIP is safe and can be considered for further development as a biomedicine.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - June 19, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

AyurYoga, the confluence of healing sciences: A call for global action
Publication date: April–June 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Volume 10, Issue 2Author(s): Gururaj Mutalik, Girish Tillu, Bhushan Patwardhan (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - June 19, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Synthesis and characterization of Vanga bhasma
ConclusionThe study confirmed the formation of organometallic compound (SnO2) at the end of the manufacturing process. The percentage bioaccessibility for gastrointestinal digestion is more than the gastric digestion. Hence, it is concluded that Vanga Bhasma can be useful nanomedicine. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - June 19, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Prevalence of Shukra vega dharana in an Indian population: A cross sectional survey protocol
Publication date: April–June 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Volume 10, Issue 2Author(s): Shivananda S. Tonde, Mihir Gandhi, Yashwant R. PatilAbstractBackgroundDespite being an important aspect of health and quality of life, individuals tend to suppress natural sexual urge (‘Shukra vega’) due to a variety of factors. Unless managed appropriately through self-regulatory mechanisms, suppressed sexual urge (‘Shukra vega dharana’, SVD) not only causes psychological suffering but may also put other basic needs at risk. Adult, married, males who are either living away from their spouse for lon...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - June 19, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Effect of Puta on in vitro anticancer activity of Shataputi Abhrak Bhasma on lung, leukemia and prostate cancer cell lines
ConclusionThe in vitro anticancer activity of Shataputi Abhrak Bhasma increases with increasing number of Putas, thus revalidating the direct relation between number of Putas and efficacy of the drug. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - June 1, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

A review on the therapeutic effects of Neti Kriya with special reference to Jala Neti
Publication date: Available online 5 January 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): S. Meera, M. Vandana Rani, Cijith Sreedhar, Delvin T. RobinAbstractNeti kriya is an integral part of shatkarmas/the six cleansing techniques that form the most important aspect of hatha yoga. Neti helps in preventing and managing upper respiratory tract diseases. An attempt is being made to collate and review articles that highlight the therapeutic effects of neti kriya. Databases like PubMed (January 1980–April 2016), Scopus and Ayush Portal were searched. We used keywords like jala neti, neti kriya, neti comb...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - June 1, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Concepts of body constitution in traditional Siddha texts: A literature review
Publication date: Available online 25 May 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Kannan Muthiah, Kiruthiga Ganesan, Manickam Ponnaiah, Sathiyarajeswaran ParameswaranAbstractAnalysis of body constitution has been in practice in most complementary and alternative systems of medicine. Siddha system of medicine practiced in South India consists of fundamental classical literature that stress on the importance of tri-humoral makeup of individuals. Guidance has been given in the classics for identifying specific types of body constitution, various dietary recommendations and disease susceptibility. In...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - May 26, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Can the vagus nerve serve as biomarker for vata dosha activity?
Publication date: Available online 25 May 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Venil N. Sumantran, Pratibha P. NairAbstractThis ‘discussion paper’ raises ‘provocative questions’ to identify physiological systems underlying vata dosha and candidate biomarkers for vata activity. We explained the strong correlations between survival and homeostatic functions of the parasympathetic vagus nerve, and functions governed by the five major sub-types of vata dosha (Praana, Udana, Vyaana, Samaana, and Apana). Four reasons were provided to hypothesize that vagal activity is a reliable candidate bi...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - May 26, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research