scholarly journals KOKILAKSHA: A POTENTIAL AYURVEDIC HERB

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 780-782
Author(s):  
Dattatrya Nikam ◽  
Shreekant Mundada ◽  
Dayashankar Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Ayurvedic Herb

scholarly journals Aloe Vera: A multifaceted ayurvedic herb used in palliative care of oral cancer patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. ix110
Author(s):  
J.K. Acharya ◽  
S. Beniwal ◽  
S. Jakhar ◽  
N. Mohta
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Oral Cancer Patients ◽  
Ayurvedic Herb

scholarly journals MIRACLE AYURVEDIC HERB - ASHWAGANDHA (WITHANIA SOMNIFERA DUNAL)

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1778-1788
Author(s):  
Bargale Sushant Sukumar
Keyword(s):  
Withania Somnifera ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Immunomodulatory Activity ◽  
Indian Ginseng ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Ayurvedic Herb ◽  
Present World

Ayurveda is successfully implemented as a primary healthcare system in India, and it is flourishing in the promotion of health around the world. Ayurveda aims to create a society happily, healthy, and peaceful. In general, the simple regimes mentioned in Ayurveda texts are of immense use faced by the present world today regarding health pro- motion. Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) is usually referred to as 'Indian winter cherry' or 'Indian Ginseng'. It is a shrub grown in India and North America whose roots have been used by Ayurvedic practitioners for thousands of years. Ashwagandha is one of Ayurveda's most essential herbs, used as Rasayana for its wide range of health benefits for centuries. Chemicals constitute of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)- The chemistry of Ashwagan- dha (Withania Somnifera) has been widely studied and numerous categories of chemical constituents have been described, extracted, and isolated, such as steroidal lactones, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannin, etc. More than 12 alka- loids, 40 withanolides and several sitoindosides have currently been isolated from the aerial parts, roots, and berries of the Withania species and have been recorded. The principal biochemical element of Ashwagandha (WS) root is withanolides, which are steroidal alkaloids and steroidal lactones. The pharmacological activity of Ashwagan- dha- It has been shown to have pharmacological importance as an Adaptogen, Antibiotic, abortifacient, aphrodisiac, Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, deobstructive, diuretic, narcotic, sedative, and tonic through centuries of Ayurvedic medicinal practice using Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera). Along with these Ashwagandha acts as Anti-stress,Anticarcinogenic activity, Anti-inflammatory activity, Anti-aging activity, Cardioprotective activity, hypothyroid activity and Immunomodulatory activity. Keywords: Ashwagandha, Withania Somnifera, Alkaloids, Withanoids, sitoindosides

scholarly journals A CRITICAL REVIEW ON KAKANDOLA: AN AYURVEDIC HERB

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Tarun Sharma ◽  
Ramamurthy A ◽  
Sumit Nathani ◽  
Parul Anand
Keyword(s):  
Critical Review ◽  
Ayurvedic Herb

Picrorhiza kurroa, an ayurvedic herb, may potentiate photochemotherapy in vitiligo

1989 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.L. Bedi ◽  
Usha Zutshi ◽  
C.L. Chopra ◽  
Veena Amla
Keyword(s):  
Picrorhiza Kurroa ◽  
Ayurvedic Herb

scholarly journals An update on Ayurvedic herb Convolvulus pluricaulis Choisy

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parul Agarwa ◽  
Bhawna Sharma ◽  
Amreen Fatima ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Jain
Keyword(s):  
Convolvulus Pluricaulis ◽  
Ayurvedic Herb

scholarly journals A CASE STUDY ABOUT THE EFFECT OF ASTHISHRIKLA GHRIT MATRA VASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ASTHIKSHAYA W.S.R.TO. OSTEOPOROSIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalpana g Gholap
Keyword(s):  
Bone Growth ◽  
Bone Fragility ◽  
Low Bone Mass ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Skeletal Disease ◽  
General Weakness ◽  
One Year ◽  
Ayurvedic Herb ◽  
Consequent Increase

Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. Modern medicines have its own limitations in treating osteoarthritis and have many adverse effects with its prolonged use. Hence Ayurveda which is well known for treating chronic diseases and providing a safe therapy is proved a noble management for treating Osteoporosis. In this study a female patient aged 50 years was admitted in IPD of Panchakarma with complaints of bilateral knee joint pain, crepitus, restricted movements and general weakness since one year. She was a diagnosed case of Osteoporosis. Vasti Chikitsa is considered as half the treatment for Vata dominated diseases, for its Vata Shamaka properties, proved better in the Management of osteoporosis (Asthikshaya). ASTHISHRIKLA is an ayurvedic herb used for strengthening bones and joints and promoting bone growth. It increases bone mineral density and enhances the rate of fracture healing. Hence ASTHISHRIKLA GHRIT MATRA VASTI (60ml) was given to the patient as treatment for a period of 21 days. This treatment showed marked improvement in all parameters i.e. pain and swelling was reduced, stiffness reduced, gait improved, range of movements increased.

scholarly journals BRAHMI (BACOPA MONNIERI)– A POTENTIAL AYURVEDIC COGNITIVE ENHANCER AND NEUROPROTECTIVE HERB

2021 ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
Shailja Choudhary ◽  
Isha Kumari ◽  
Shifali Thakur ◽  
Hemlata Kaurav ◽  
Gitika Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Bacopa Monnieri ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
The Family ◽  
Herbal Plants ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Memory Enhancer ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
Ayurvedic Herb

In Ayurveda, a wide variety of neuroprotective herbal plants have been reported. Brahmi, Bacopa monnieri, belonging to the family Scrophulariaceae, is one of the foremost nootropic and neuroprotective Ayurvedic herb known from ancient times. It is used in the traditional medicinal system to treat various brain related health problems and as a memory enhancer. In the modern era, it is generally used to upgrade memory, learning and to treat tension, depression and other major problems like cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal, hepatic, neurological and respiratory problems. There are vast reported studies on the Alzheimer's disease also, Brahmi is known to have anticancer, antidiabetic, mitigating, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Bacopa plants contain various phytochemicals which include alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides and saponins. Other important constituents present in this plant are bacosides, bacopasides, and bacopa saponins, which are responsible for its therapeutic properties.

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