In vitro and in vivo evaluation of pterostilbene for the management of diabetic complications
ConclusionThe results obtained in the study underline the potential of pterostilbene as possible therapeutic agent against long-term diabetic complications.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - November 18, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Design and Development of Unani Emulgel for Vitiligo
ConclusionNewly developed emulgel may be recommended with zulal instead of traditionally used sufl with zulal. In future emulgel will provide a solution for topical delivery of hydrophobic drugs and more convenient dosage form to apply locally. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - November 18, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Ayurveda and medicalisation today: The loss of important knowledge and practice in health?
Publication date: Available online 17 November 2018Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Mahesh Madhav Mathpati, Sandra Albert, John D.H. PorterAbstractAyurveda translates as ‘life science’. Its knowledge is not limited to medicine, cure or therapy and is for laypersons, households, communities, as well as for physicians. Throughout its evolutionary history, Ayurveda and Local Health Traditions have reciprocally influenced each other. In modern times, the influence of biomedicine on Ayurveda is leading to its medicalisation. Over the past century, the introduction and perspective of biomedicine...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - November 18, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties of Spilanthes oleracea with potential effect in chronic fatigue syndrome infirmity
ConclusionThe outcome of this study indicates ability of SPE in amelioration of CFS by mitigating the oxidative stress and thus provide a powerful combat against CFS which may be due to its antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties. (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - November 17, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

What is needed to keep Ayurveda growing? An interview with Prof. R H Singh
Publication date: Available online 16 November 2018Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Sanjeev Rastogi (Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - November 17, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research