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BACKGROUND: Candida albicans is one of the most common pathogenic yeasts, responsible for causing candidiasis. The use of conventional antifungal agents for the treatment of Candida is reported to be less effective and hence alternative therapies for the treatment are needed. Essential oils of medicinal plants may serve as a strong candidate for natural products in modern therapies. AIM: The aim of this study was to determine the synergistic potential of essential oils extracted from leaves of Aegle marmelos (L...

BACKGROUND: The constructive role of Ayurveda in managing COVID-19 has been widely discussed, with identified herbs showing immunomodulatory and anti-viral potential. However, clinical trials examining their safety and efficacy are limited. AIM: The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of COROPROTECT kit, a proprietary Ayurvedic formulation, in COVID-19. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Randomized, placebo-controlled trial with 312 mild to moderate hospitalized COVID-19 patients...

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BACKGROUND: Rhuflex-F is a proprietary Ayurvedic herbo-mineral formulation clinically used to combat and relieve stiffness in joints and muscles, reduce edema, restore mobility, and also effective in relieving the symptoms of other autoimmune illnesses that lead to rheumatism. AIMS: The aim and objective of the research study is to evaluate the efficacy of Rhuflex-F against in vitro protein denaturation and in vivo Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis in albino rats...

BACKGROUND: One of the main ingredients to put human societies glued together is celebrating the festivals. Festivals are the markers of scientific achievements and historic milestones. Moreover, celebrating festival ensures the continuation of tradition. The number of festivals celebrating Ayurveda are, however, very few. Festivals bring pomp and glory in lives and are a way of expressing gratitude to the legends for bringing out the deepest meanings of the cosmos. AIM: To revive the lost tradition of Ayurvedic festivals, the study was undertaken...

BACKGROUND: Tagara is a very popular Ayurveda herb used in the treatment insomnia, epilepsy, neurosis, hepatoprotective, anticancerous, and analgesic. Characteristic smell is the typical feature of it. As per the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India and many other classical texts, rhizomes of Valeriana jatamansi of the family Valerianceae is the accepted source of the drug. From some of the reports from early 1980s, it was found that roots of some aquatic plants such as Nymphoides macrospermum, Nymphoides hydrophylla, Nymphoides indica , and Limnanthemum cristatum were said to be used as Tagara instead of V...

BACKGROUND: Foot ulcer is a common complication of diabetes and the most devastating component of diabetes progression that is associated with high morbidity and mortality. AIMS: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, practice, and challenges of diabetes foot care among patients with diabetes mellitus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This descriptive cross-sectional study assessed knowledge and practice of foot care among type I and type II patients with diabetes attending the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City...

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BACKGROUND: Bronchial asthma is a common chronic episodic respiratory disease that resemblance to Tamaka Shwasa in Ayurveda. Kantakari Avaleha is one of the primarily recommended formulations for the management of Shwasa (bronchial asthma), Kasa (cough), and Hikka (hiccup). Although Avaleha dosage forms are better medicaments, granules have an added advantage over them such as palatability, less moisture content, and easy handling. For this purpose, Kantakari Avaleha was modified into Kantakari Avaleha granules by modifying the operational procedures of Kantakari Avaleha ...

INTRODUCTION: Root and fruits of Bhumi Udumbara ( Ficus semicordata Buch.-Ham. ex Sm.) are traditionally used in the treatment of aphthous complaints, leprosy, headache, abdominal diseases, bladder ailments, visceral obstruction, and various disorders. AIM: Present study reports the microscopic including powder microscopy, physiochemical and preliminary phytochemical characters of root and fruit of F. semicordata . MATERIALS AND METHODS: Root and fruit of the plant, after proper authentication, were evaluated following standard pharmacopoeial recommended procedures...

BACKGROUND: Hyperlipidemia is one of the major risk factors for coronary heart disease and stroke. Triphala , a polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation made from dried fruits of Haritaki ( Terminalia chebula Retz.), Bibhitaki ( Terminalia bellirica Roxb.), and Amalaki ( Phyllanthus emblica Gaertn.) has been suggested to be useful in mitigating hyperlipidemia. In the Ayurveda texts, depending on the patient's condition and body type, Triphala is formulated and used in one of the two combination (1:1:1 and 1:2:4 of individual constituents) forms...

BACKGROUND: Atalantia monophylla DC. family Rutaceae, a promising drug, has multifaceted ethnomedicinal claims to treat rheumatism, arthritis, paralysis, cough, skin diseases, etc., In traditional practice, root and stem are administered to treat rheumatism and arthritis, respectively. AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of the root and stem of A. monophylla against carrageenan-induced acute paw edema in wistar albino rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Shade dried root and stem were grinded separately into a fine powder (120#) by the mechanical grinder...

Bibliometric analysis is a standard method for evaluating the quality and quantity of published articles. AYUSH research portal (ARP) is meant for the dissemination of research findings in the domains of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-rigpa, and Homoeopathy and allied faculties. The study attempts to understand the trend of published Ayurveda clinical trial-based articles in terms of quality and quantity. Three perspectives of research output assessed in this study are productivity in the field of Ayurveda, evidence from articles, and its involvement with the body system where disease or malfunctions are induced...

BACKGROUND: Mutrashmari (urolithiasis), a pathological condition of the urinary system where aggregation of urinary crystalloids takes place anywhere in the urinary tract, i.e., from the kidney to urinary bladder showing male preponderance (male:female = 2:1) and now becoming medico-surgical as well as economical challenge for all health-care systems. AIMS: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of Palasha Kshara (alkali) with Ashmarihara Kwatha (decoction) in the management of Mutrashmari (urolithiasis)...

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has increased substantially in the past few decades throughout the world. In India, the epidemic of diabetes continues to increase irrespective of area, status, and age. Despite various scientific societies involved in the treatment of diabetes, still, the burden of diabetes keeps growing. AIMS: The aim of this work is to explore the Ayurvedic concept of a personalized diet to modulate the gut microbiota for the treatment of T2D...

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BACKGROUND: Gouania longipetala Hemsl. is a scandent shrub used in traditional medicine for the management of different ailments such as gout, female infertility, heart diseases, diabetes, and malaria. Pathophysiology of the diseases is generally associated with oxidative stress. Antioxidant properties of G. longipetala have not yet been well elucidated. AIMS: This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant content and antioxidant activity of methanol extracts from the plant's stems and leaves...

INTRODUCTION: Agad Tantra being the unique branch that deals with toxicology and its management enlists several antitoxic drugs used for various poisonings. Ancient texts comprise the list of a wide range of traditional medicines, but they are not explored due to lack of incomprehension. AIMS: The review has been written with the aim to dig out the hidden knowledge of Vishaghna Dravyas (alexeterics) mentioned in Kaiydeva Nighantu. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This Nighantu was written in the 15th century A...

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