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Creating Conducive Environment for Ayurveda Research – National Symposium 2018
Publication date: Available online 4 March 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Kalyani Kumbhare (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - March 5, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Critical comments on “Allopathic, AYUSH and informal medical practitioners in rural India – A prescription for change”
Publication date: Available online 1 March 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Shriram S. Savrikar (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - March 4, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Synthesis and characterization of Abhraka (mica) bhasma by two different methods
ConclusionCharacterization study revealed presence of various bonds of different functional groups and formation of nano particles. Abhraka bhasma prepared by method-2 has more proportion of nano particles than that prepared by method-1 and hence will be more effective in its use. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - February 28, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Innovative Approaches in Drug Discovery: Ethnopharmacology, Systems Biology and Holistic Targeting, 1st edition, Bhushan Patwardhan, Rathnam Chaguturu. Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier (2017), US $ 76.46, ISBN 9780128018149
Publication date: Available online 28 February 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Nishant B. Barapatre, Vishnu P. Joglekar (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - February 28, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Ayurvedic approach to treat Hridroga (valvular heart disease): A case report
This study is a case report of a patient awaiting mitral valve transplant for valvular heart disease (i.e., mitral stenosis attributed to rheumatic fever), who responded well to Ayurvedic management. After 11 months of treatment, 3D cardiovascular cartography showed increase in mitral valve area from 1.3 sq cm to 3.52 sq cm (normal size is 4–6 sq cm). The present case report showed that Ayurveda has a great potential for the treatment of valvular heart disease and merits further research. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - February 27, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Research orientation in Ayurveda educational institutions: Challenges and the way forward
Publication date: Available online 13 February 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Kishor Patwardhan, B.S. Prasad, Anam Aftab, Varsha Raghunath More, Shriram S. SavrikarAbstractThis paper examines the scenario of research orientation in Ayurveda educational institutions of India. We demonstrate through the data obtained by searching the SCOPUS that the actual research output by these institutions is not very significant in terms of number of publications. While a lack of research expertise and infrastructure is one contributing factor to this status, a lack of questioning attitude is more cr...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - February 13, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Glutathione-redox status on hydro alcoholic root bark extract of Premna integrifolia Linn in high fat diet induced atherosclerosis model
ConclusionThe HAE of root bark of P. integrifolia is proved to have a protective role on antioxidant defense in high fat diet induced atherosclerosis model. As a whole P. integrifolia increases the GSH content in a dose-dependent manner and in turn altered the redox cycle. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - February 7, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Medical leech therapy in Ayurveda and biomedicine – A review
Publication date: Available online 29 January 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Sarvesh Kumar Singh, Kshipra RajoriaAbstractMedicinal leech therapy or Hirudino therapy have roots back in ancient civilization. It was a prevalent form of therapy in various ailments. The novel Ayurveda text Sushruta Samhita devoted a complete chapter on hirudino therapy. In the early 20th century this therapy had a major setback due to origin and evolution of antibiotics. There was a discontinuity in the flow of knowledge about this therapy. Then, resumed and revived after few recent decades, due to its contri...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - January 30, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

A 28 week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an herbal formulation in patients with renal calculi
ConclusionPatients treated with herbal formulation showed better expulsion rate and reduction in surface area and density than the placebo group.Graphical abstractFig. A.1 The extract of Crataeva Nurvala, Musa paradasica Linn, Achyranthes aspera Linn and Hordeum Vulgare Linn (SubapPlus) acts at all the phases of stone formation, i.e nucleation , growth , agregation and crystal retention. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - January 30, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Design and validation of Integrated Yoga Therapy module for Antarctic expeditioners
ConclusionA specific yoga module for coping and facilitating adaptation in Antarctica was designed and validated. This module was used in the 35th Indian Scientific expedition to Antarctica, and experiments are underway to understand the efficacy and utility of Yoga on psychological stress, sleep, serum biomarkers and gene expression. Further outcomes shall provide the efficacy and utility of this module in Antarctic environments. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - January 29, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Antiviral activity of ethanolic extract of Nilavembu Kudineer against dengue and chikungunya virus through in vitro evaluation
ConclusionOur study establishes that extraction protocols are important to ensure maximum efficacy of NVK along with the time of addition of the drug during CHIKV and DENV infections in the cells. This study provides insights to the possible mode of action of NVK in in vitro condition during CHIKV and DENV infection.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - January 24, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Ayurvedic management of Ulcerative Keratitis – A case report
Publication date: Available online 23 January 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): M. Mitra Das, M.K. JitheshAbstractUlcerative Keratitis is a sight-threatening corneal infection. It is one of the most common global causes of irreversible blindness due to corneal diseases. This case report highlights the potential of Ayurvedic management in nonresponding ulcerative keratitis. A 20 year old boy came to the outpatient department with redness, discharge, photophobia and defective vision in the right eye since 4 months following a foreign body injury. He was treated at leading ophthalmic hospital ...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - January 23, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Revitalisation of Ayurveda in Colonial Tamil region and Contributions of Pandit Srinivasa Narayana Iyengar - A Historical Perspective
Publication date: Available online 23 January 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Kanagarathinam D.V.AbstractThe present paper attempts to study the revitalisation of Ayurveda in Colonial Tamil region and the contributions of Pandit Srinivasa Narayana Iyengar in the movement. Western medicine was introduced initially for benefit of Europeans in British India and later extended to the Indian population was a ‘tool’ of empire. Gradually, Colonial government and practitioners of Western medicine stigmatised Ayurveda as irrational, dangerous and superstitious medicine and strived to marginali...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - January 23, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

World Healing Plants for Tomorrow, C.P. Khare. Astral, New Delhi (2018), pages 689, ₹ 8995, ISBN: 978-93-5124-953-5
Publication date: Available online 23 January 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 - January 23, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Ayurvedic polyherbal combination (PDBT) for prediabetes: A randomized double blind placebo controlled study
ConclusionPDBT along with LSM in prediabetic participants was associated with reduction in conversion to DM than placebo along with LSM without any adverse effects. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - January 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research