Authors Details: Sreekutty P V, Shrinidhi R, Shubha P U, Chaithra S Hebbar
Abstract: Kerala has an exceptional status in practice of Ashtavaidya Parampara from time immemorial. The land offered fertile ground for plants and snakes to thrive. The incidence of snake bites marked the beginning of Visha Chikitsa in Kerala. Improvised Vishavaidya Parampara is popularly known as Keraleeya more...
Abstract: Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is the 3rd most common type of muscular dystrophy with a prevalence of 4-12 in 100000. It is an inherited neuromuscular disorder causing weakness and atrophy of muscles of the face, shoulder blades, upper arms, lower limb, pelvic girdle, and abdomen in a more...
Authors Details: Pranav Singh Tomar, Kalpana Raje, Syamlal S
Abstract: Pakshaghat comprises two terms: Paksha (representing half of the body) and Aghat (signifying loss of function). Ayurvedic literature abounds with textual references elucidating Pakshaghata extensively. Regarded as a condition primarily influenced by Vata Dosha, it typically manifests with unilateral more...
Authors Details: Arya Devaki V N, Kalpana Raje, Shyamlal S, Dharmendra Mishra
Abstract: Ayurveda is the life science which deals with every aspect of life- the health and disease. Since both health and disease is depended on Sharira, the study of Shaareera is important. In Shaareera, many Ayurvedic terminologies are yet to be clarified. Dhamani sharira is one among them. Sira, Dhamani more...
Authors Details: Mrudul Mohan, Devan R, Aswani M L, Jemima Thomas, Savitha S S, Ashima
Abstract: Atherosclerosis is one of the common arterial diseases. The symptoms include intermittent claudication, rest pain and gangrene with arterial occlusion. In Ayurveda, there is no direct resemblance term for arterial thrombosis, but the term 'Dhamani-Pratichaya' (arterial thrombosis) described more...
Abstract: The Panchamahabhuta - Prithvi, Jala (Apas), Agni (Tejas), Vayu, and Akasha form the foundational principles of Ayurveda and have significant applications in functional and therapeutic nutrition. These elements influence the body s constitution (Prakriti), digestive power (Agni), and overall health. more...
Abstract: Chiruvilwadi Ghritham is a classical Ashtavaidya formulation from the Ashtavaidya tradition of Eledath Thaikatt MOOSS. Unlike many conventional ghrita kalpanas, it combines six potent herbs with dadhi (curd) and kwatha to provide cleansing, nourishing, and channel-cleansing actions. Its pharmacologi more...