Sinus is a blind track lined by granulation tissue leading from an epithelial surface into surroundingtissues. Prolonged sitting, trauma , abscess, some disease like; TB, Osteomylitis, pilonidol sinus with familyhistory may increase the risk of disease.In Ayurveda Acharya Susruta mentioned eight type of sinuses asnadivran in Susruta samhita nidan sthan chapter 10 Visarpnadistanrognidanam.Kalka Varti is […]
Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death in many of the countries of the world every year. From 2019 to tilldate, COVID-19 infection is the leading cause of death, people from all over the world are rapidly suffering from thisdisease, because of this pandemic situation lockdown had to be imposed in most of the […]
According to Ayurveda, the practice of Yoga, which was originated about 3000 years ago in India, is known verywell to connect the mind and body. As mentioned in ayurvedic texts, yoga helps in balancing the ‘doshas’ (elements) ofone’s body. The word “yoga” comes from a Sanskrit root “yuj” which means union, or yoke, to join, […]
ABSTRACTThehuman GI tract is enriched by multitude of microbial flora. The constituents include nearly 100 trillionbacteria along with various other viruses and fungi. The gut microflora plays a crucial role in various physiologicalprocesses, dietary nutrient metabolism and immune system development and functioning of host. In Ayurveda thereare many indications regarding diet intake habits for the […]
Ayurveda is having a large materia medica for the treatment of various diseases with different sources of raw materials. Mrig-shringa bhasma, an animal product, rich in calcium has been used since samhita period in many diseases like hritshul [cardiac pain], udarshul [abdominal colic pain], grahani [IBS], gulma [abdominal discomfort] etc. very effectively. The current study […]
Food is the most essential requirement for the sustenance of human life. Eating healthy food makes a hugeimpact in promoting and maintaining of good health in today, tomorrow and future. Food is necessary for both healthand taste. This further depends on the quality of raw materials and cooking utensils. Whenever we are concerned forthe utensils, […]
According to ayurvedic classics, there are six types of rasa (Taste) viz. Madhura –Sweet, Amla-Sour, Lavana-Salty, Katu-Pungent, Tikta-Bitter, Kashya-Astringent1. Acharya Sushruta clarifies that different combination ofMahabhuta leads to the formation of six Rasa. All the six Rasa have Mahabhuta but the predominant Mahabhutadetermine the Pradhana Rasa2. A proper diet as per ayurvedic concept is not […]
