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LATEST RESEARCHES IN AYURVEDA
Role of Ayurvedic drugs in the management of HIV infection – A pilot project
Doiphode V.V; Gupte, R.B.
Proceedings of international Seminar on Complementary Medicine in AIDS, Ayur, Educ. Ser. No.68, Pune, p. 72-80, February 8, 1998'(Eng ).
AIDS patients (25 patients) here administered with Guduchi, Shatavari, Amalaki, Bhui, Kohada, Makaradwaja, vanga bhasma and abhark\bhasma in different combinations based on the principles of Rasayana chikitsa described in Ayurveda. Evaluation of the results revealed that the group "A" patients, showed significant weight gain, as compared to control group. No significant statistical difference were observed in experimental or control group in the parameters observed viz., hemoglobin estimation, absolute lymphocyte count, platelet count, montoux test, and chest x-ray.
A Role of Ayurveda in AIDS
Kulkami A.
Proceedings of International Seminar on Contemporary Medicine in AIDS, Ayur. Edu. Ser No. 68, Pune, p. 65-71, Feb 8th 1998 (Eng).
Ayurvedic medicines were given to the patients to get the symptomatic relief, they include Chyavanprash in the form of Raktavardhak ( 1 tsp. ) in the morning, Sookshma triphia tabs ( 2 tabs) twice a day. The above medicines have been shown to improve the quality of life of the patient and help to keep away from the diseases and hazardous infections.
Clinical trial of Boswellia Serrata (Shallaki) in the treatment of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is a common problem presenting as pain and progressive disability. Although arrest of degenerative changes is difficult the treatment is aimed at making the patient symptom free and mobile as far as possible. Drug treatment of Osteoarthritis being prolonged, the drug selected should be free of side effects.
Patients complaining of pain in the knee joints, stiffness and difficulty in walking and or climbing were included in the trial. The diagnosis of osteoarthritis was established from history, physical examination and X Ray changes of the affected joint. The patients selected were divided into two groups - one group of patients received Shallaki tablets, while the other group of patients were given paracetamol tablets.
After 4 weeks of trial it was observed that, 7 patients taking Shallaki showed excellent response these cases were having short duration of complaints (less than 6 months). They had no radiological changes.
26 cases showed good response. In these patients duration of complaints was more than 6 months with minimal changes of osteoarthritis on X-Ray examination. If treatment with Shallaki had continued for longer period, patients would have shown excellent results.
US take note of Ayurvedic remedy to lower cholesterol.
The resin of the Guggulu tree has been used in Indian traditional medicines for more than 2,500 years, and more recently has been enlisted to fight high cholesterol.
David Moore of the Baylor College of medicine in Houston found that the Guggulu extract lives up to its reputation. It really does lower cholesterol in a number of clinical studies in the Indian literature, Moore said.
Writing in the journal science he said it has been used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine since at least 600BC to treat obesity and other disorder.
Moore's team found the steroid guggulsterone, the active agent in the Guggulu extract blocks the activity of the Foresaid X receptor (FXR) on cells. FXR helps regulate cholesterol by affecting levels of bile acids, which are produced from cholesterol and released by the liver.
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