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Role of AYUSH doctors in rural healthcare: Authors’ responses to critical comments
Publication date: Available online 18 May 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Shailaja Chandra, Kishor Patwardhan (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - May 19, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Recognizing Ayurveda journals: Who will bell the cat?
Publication date: Available online 26 April 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Sanjeev Rastogi (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - April 27, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Quantitative analysis of medicinal plants used to treat musculoskeletal ailments by non-institutionally trained siddha practitioners of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India
ConclusionImportant species prescribed by the informants to treat various musculoskeletal ailments were: Azima tetracantha, Ricinus communis, Sesamum indicum, Moringa oleifera, Cardiospermum halicacabum (internal application), Calophyllum inophyllum, Justicia adhatoda, Curcuma longa, Calotropis gigantea, Zingiber officinale, Withania somnifera, Strychnos nux-vomica, Dodonaea viscosa (external application), Azadirachta indica, Clerodendrum phlomidis, Delonix elata, Pergularia daemia and Vitex negundo (internal and external applications). Robust studies on these local claims will help to improve the community healthcare and ...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - April 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Determination of cucurbitacin E in some selected herbs of ayurvedic importance through RP-HPLC
ConclusionThe study was able to explore the variation of cucurbitacin E content in some selected food plants of Cucurbitaceae family. The applicability of the method can be established in nutraceutical industry for the effective quality control of cucurbits for safe human consumption.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - April 11, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Anticalcifying effect of Daucus carota in experimental urolithiasis in Wistar rats
ConclusionThis study suggests antiurolithiatic effect of D. carota roots, which can be attributed to its anticrystallization property, ability to ameliorate urine and serum biochemistry and renal cellularity.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - April 6, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Physico-chemical characterization of traditionally prepared Yashada bhasma
ConclusionAn effort has been made to characterize the preparation of Yashada bhasma using sophisticated analytical tools as a step towards standardization of the bhasma. The results help in scientifically establishing the findings in line with the principle of Ayurveda. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - April 6, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Swarna Makshika Bhasma preparation using an alternative heating method to traditional Varaha Puta
ConclusionThe results show the possibility of using a muffle furnace to prepare Swarna Makshika bhasma instead of using traditional Varaha Puta.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - April 4, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

World Healing Plants for Tomorrow
Publication date: January–March 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Volume 10, Issue 1Author(s): Ashok D.B. Vaidya (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - April 2, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Ayurvedic research for direct public benefit
Publication date: January–March 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Volume 10, Issue 1Author(s): Shailaja ChandraAbstractCurrently, interest in Ayurveda research from a public health perspective, is increasing globally due to its ability of improving quality of life and assist individuals to stay healthy. However, there is a dearth of evidence which can substantiate the credibility of this ancient traditional medicine system. Ayurveda today, has to face numerous challenges in collecting evidence and documenting it. The way forward may be understanding these challenges and developing policies which c...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - April 2, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Withaferin-A in advanced stage high grade Osteosarcoma: A phase I trial
ConclusionThe formulation was well tolerated. However, WA appears to have low oral bioavailability. Further studies with improved formulations are warranted. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - March 21, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Life profile of Vaikath Parameswaran Moothath, a polymath
Publication date: Available online 4 March 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): K.V. Priyada, P.V. Ramadas, Chandran Haritha, P. Nair Leena (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - March 15, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Short term effect of yoga asana - An adjunct therapy to conventional treatment in frozen shoulder
ConclusionThe effect of the Standing Group of Asana has no added advantage relative to standard frozen shoulder treatment when practiced for one month. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - March 14, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Impact force measurement in Shirodhara
ConclusionIt was observed that the impact force generated on the human forehead due to Shirodhara treatment was low and is invariant to the medicinal oils used in the treatment. The measured forces correlate closely with the force estimates made from simple fluid mechanics. These forces have an important role in the estimate of stresses, displacements and voltage generated due to the impact associated with Shirodhara. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - March 14, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

A man of multiple scholarship – Life profile of Vaikath Parameswaran Moothath
Publication date: Available online 4 March 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): K.V. Priyada, P.V. Ramadas, Chandran Haritha, P. Nair Leena (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - March 5, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Cytotoxic and apoptotic inducing activity of Amoora rohituka leaf extracts in human breast cancer cells
ConclusionThe extract of Amoora rohituka leaves exhibited anticancer activity with less toxicity and it could be used for development of alternative drugs in the treatment of human breast cancer.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - March 5, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research