GUL-E- SURKH (Rosa damascena Mill.) AND ITS THERAPEUTIC USES DESCRIBED IN UNANI LITERATURE

Gul-e-Surkh (Rose flower) is the Persian name for the Rosa damascena Mill. In Unani system of medicine Rose flower is used for medicinal purposes. Ibn Sina considers Gul-e- Surkh as one of the best drug for liver. Rose flower in various doses form and/or in combination with many other drugs are indicated in various disease. It is commonly being used as general tonic for Lungs, Stomach, Intestine, Liver, Rectum, Kidney, Heart, and Uterus. Fresh flowers are purgative and dried one is astringent in properties. In this review article authors try to encompass the therapeutic indication of Rosa damascena Mill described in Unani literature.

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RUDRA PARPATI: AN AYURVEDIC HERBO – MINERAL DRUG REVIEW

November 2020 - International Ayurvedic Medical Journal ◽

10.46607/iamj3509082021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. 1819-1823

Author(s):

Priyanka. B. Patil ◽

Usha M ◽

Ravi R Chavan

Keyword(s):

Mode Of Action ◽

Medical Literature ◽

Review Article ◽

The Internet ◽

Pharmacological Properties ◽

Review Articles ◽

Therapeutic Uses ◽

The Subject ◽

Subject Material ◽

Drug Review

The main objective of this review article is to discuss the therapeutic uses of Rudra Parpati and to discuss the different pharmacological properties and therapeutic uses of isolated constituent drugs of Rudra Parpati. The authentic subject material has been reviewed from Ayurveda and modern medical literature. Different research and review articles were searched in different journals. The subject material has also been searched on the internet. This review is mainly focused on different aspects of herbo mineral Ayurvedic formulation Rudra Parpati. Parpati rasayana is one among Chaturvidha Rasayana Kalpa which is very effective and can be prepared with less effort. In Ayurveda Rudra Parpati is mentioned in the management of Kasa/cough. Though it is popular as only Parpati used in Kharapaka form & having an indication other than Grahani but still an unexplored treasure with unique therapeutic utility. Hence an attempt has been made to address the therapeutic uses of Rudra Parpati and the probable mode of action of its constituent drugs. Keywords: Rudraparpati, Vataja Kasa.

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Antioxidant and Elastase Inhibitor Potential of Petals and Receptacle of Rose Flower (Rosa damascena)

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research ◽

10.7454/psr.v7i2.1016 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Evi Mawarni ◽

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Chrismis Novalinda Ginting ◽

Linda Chiuman ◽

Ermi Girsang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Rosa Damascena ◽

Elastase Inhibitor ◽

Rose Flower

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Rose Mentioned in the Works of Scientists of the Medieval East and Implications in Modern Science

Natural Product Communications ◽

10.1177/1934578x1701200843 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (8) ◽

pp. 1934578X1701200

Author(s):

K. Hüsnü Can Başer

Keyword(s):

Brain Function ◽

Scientific Evidence ◽

Modern Science ◽

Rosa Damascena ◽

Ibn Sina ◽

Beneficial Effects ◽

Cognitive Power ◽

The Brain ◽

Ancient Texts

Fragrant roses (e.g., Rosa damascena, R.gallica, R. centifolia) have been mentioned in ancient texts written by scientists of the Medieval East such as Al-Kindi (9th CE), Al-Dinawari (9th CE), Rhazes (9th CE), Az-Zahrawi (10th CE), Ibn Sina (11th CE), Al-Mizza (14th CE), and Ad-Dimasqi (14th CE). The great physician Ibn Sina emphasized the beneficial effects of rose fragrance on the heart and the brain. He praised rose water's effects on mind and spirit, and its beneficial effects on brain function and cognitive power. Modern studies have provided scientific evidence for this information.

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Effects of different irrigation water and nitrogen levels on the water use, rose flower yield and oil yield of Rosa damascena

Agricultural Water Management ◽

10.1016/j.agwat.2016.12.004 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 182 ◽

pp. 94-102 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Yusuf Ucar ◽

Soner Kazaz ◽

Figen Eraslan ◽

Hasan Baydar

Keyword(s):

Water Use ◽

Irrigation Water ◽

Oil Yield ◽

Rosa Damascena ◽

Nitrogen Levels ◽

Flower Yield ◽

Rose Flower

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THERAPEUTIC USES OF NASYA KARMA: CONCEPTUAL CRITICAL REVIEW

International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research ◽

10.47070/ijapr.v8isupply2.1647 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 126-132

Author(s):

Rahul Parihar ◽

Suman Dadhich

Keyword(s):

Nervous System ◽

Review Article ◽

The Body ◽

Entire Body ◽

Systemic Diseases ◽

Purification Procedure ◽

Endocrine Glands ◽

Therapeutic Measure ◽

Therapeutic Uses ◽

Diseased Condition

Nasa (Nose) is an Indriya, which works not only to perceive the smell but also to provide the main breathing pathway, along with this, Nasa is one of the drug administration pathways. Acharyas have been placed Nasya as one of the Panchkarma procedures, which signify the importance of Nasya as Shodhana Karma (Purification procedure) especially for Urddhva-jatrugata Vikara (disease which affect the body above clavicle). Nasya Karma is a therapeutic measure in which the drug (Medicated Oil/Ghee/ Decoction/ Powder/Smoke etc.) is administered by Nasa (Nose) essentially to remove the vitiated Dosha found in Shira and its constituent parts. Indirectly, by enhancing the functions of the endocrine glands and nervous system, Nasya can operate on the entire body. In classics Nasya is mentioned in different type of supra-clavicular as well as in systemic diseases. So present review article focused on the therapeutic uses of Nasya Karma in different diseased condition which are proven by clinical researches.

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An overview on therapeutic application of Jatamansi

National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science ◽

10.52482/ayurlog.v8i03.683 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (03) ◽

Author(s):

Hari Naik ◽

Vijay Jadhav

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Medicinal Plant ◽

Learning And Memory ◽

High Blood Pressure ◽

Hair Growth ◽

Health Problems ◽

Review Article ◽

Therapeutic Application ◽

Therapeutic Uses ◽

Anti Inflammatory

Jatamansi has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that you can count on to fight various health problems. It promotes hair growth, aids sleep, protects your liver, and lowers high blood pressure. Jatamansi improves learning and memory and eases depression and stress. This review article is summary of the benefits and therapeutic uses of this medicinal plant as in literature.

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HYMENOPTERA TOXINS: BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY, PHARMACEUTICAL AND THERAPEUTIC USES

International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.22159/ijpps.2021v13i4.40473 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 8-20

Author(s):

SIMRAN SHARMA ◽

RAVI KANT UPADHYAY

Keyword(s):

Biological Activity ◽

Rational Design ◽

Biological Effects ◽

Review Article ◽

Venom Immunotherapy ◽

Lethal Effects ◽

Venom Toxins ◽

Therapeutic Uses ◽

Wasp Stings ◽

Disease Modifying

The present review article explains the salient features of hornet venom toxins, their physiological, biological and pharmacological effect on animals and man. Hornets sting very fast and inflict venom, which is more dangerous than those of bees. Hornet venom contains both proteinaceous and non-proteinaceous peptides i.e. scapin, adolapin, mellitin, mastoparans and enzymes, mainly phospholipase and hyaluronidase, which show multiple biological effects i.e. cytolytic, hemotoxic, neuro-inhibitor, anticancer, anti-parasitic, immune hypersensitive, inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-insect activities. Hornet stings are more painful to humans than typical wasp stings because hornet venom contains a large amount (5%) of acetylcholine. Hornet toxin components interact with receptors, ion channels and gated channels and affect the permeability functions of cells. Heavy envenomation shows quick pathophysiological lethal effects in man and pet. This article emphasizes the use of various hornet venom components for the production of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic and analgesic, anticancer drugs and insecticides. Hornet venom allergens could be used to prepare the rational design of component-resolved diagnosis of allergy and venom immunotherapy of inflicting patients.

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AN OVERVIEW OF SHATAVARI (ASPARAGUS RACEMOSUS) AN AYURVEDIC DRUG

International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research ◽

10.47070/ijapr.v7i7.1256 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 60-65

Author(s):

*Prashant Sakharam Bhokardankar ◽

Sandeep Gorakh Mane ◽

Bhupendra Prakash Khairanar

Keyword(s):

Review Article ◽

Future Research ◽

Root Extract ◽

Asparagus Racemosus ◽

Herbal Drugs ◽

Menstrual Disorders ◽

Scientific Exploration ◽

Therapeutic Uses ◽

Wide Range ◽

Medicinal Drug

Shatavari, Asparagus racemosus is one of the most important herbal drugs used by Ayurvedic Vaidyas since ancient days. The drug is having wide range of therapeutic activity and mentioned as a Rasayan by ancient Ayurvedic texts. The main part used by Ayurvedic doctors is a root. It is mentioned as a tonic and having lactogenic function. Shatavari has also been successfully used by several Ayurvedic practitioners for Nervine disorders, Acid peptic diseases, certain infectious diseases and as a immunomodulant. Main use of this drug is in female disorders specially as a galactagogue and several menstrual disorders. Scientific fraternity is working on this drug at multidimensional level to prove this drug as a potent medicinal drug in multiple disorders. Various scientific studies are proved that this drug worked as a potent antitussive, antineoplastic, galactologue, antidiarroheal, and as immunomodulant. The main focus of this article is to review the scientific studies done on A.racemsosus mainly on its phytochemistry, pharmacology, therapeutic uses mentioned in both modern sciences as well as in ancient Ayurvedic texts. Additional attempt is made to find the clinical studies done on A.racemosus. The present review article includes the detailed scientific exploration of root extract of A.racemsosus in systematic way so that it can highlight future research prospects of this famous and commercially useful drug.

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