Ginkgo biloba

The ginkgo is a living fossil, recognisably similar to fossils dating back 270 million years. Ginkgo is believed to have nootropic properties, and is mainly used as memory^[42] and concentrationenhancer, and antivertigo agent. Ginkgo has been studied as a possible treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.

Of the many conflicting research results, ginkgo extract may have three effects on the human body: improvement in blood flow (including microcirculation in small capillaries) to most tissues and organs, protection against oxidative cell damage from free radicals, and blockage of many of the effects of platelet-activating factor (platelet aggregation, blood clotting)^[56] that have been related to the development of a number of cardiovascular, renal, respiratory and central nervous system disorders. Ginkgolides, especially ginkgolide B, are potent antagonists against platelet-activating factor, and thus may be useful in protection and prevention of thrombus, endotoxic shock, and from myocardial ischeamia.^[57] Ginkgo can be used for intermittent claudication.

Following a government report that the herbal ingredient Ginkgo biloba causes cancer in lab animals, the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prohibit its use in foods and dietary supplements. CSPI noted that the FDA should give the industry a reasonable time to comply with such a directive and then seize whatever products remain on shelves to protect consumers. [read more] Very funny – For more information, visit http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/htdocs/LT_rpts/TR578_508.pdf, www.cspinet.organd www.crnusa.org.

Int. Workshop Med Plants

International training workshop on conservation & sustainable use of medicinal plants including documentation, assessment & promotion of local health traditions

• EVENT ON: 2-7 October 2012
• AT – IAIM, Bangalore,

Dhataki-Woodfordia fruticosa

Dhataki [Woodfordia fruticosa] is common in Sri Lanka, South Konkan and on the Ghats and ascends the Himalayas to 1500 m, but is rarer in South India. Dhataki (Fire Flame Bush) is a spreading, leafy shrub, small in size but very conspicuous on dry, rocky hillsides from December to May, when the masses of little fiery bells give a bright touch of color to the drab terrain.  It is a deciduous shrub, usually with a much-fluted stem. The grey bark is exceedingly thin and peels off in flakes. When in flower the bush appears twiggy and formless but entirely swathed in red. This is because the small flowers grow singly or in groups all the way along the branches and side twigs, and it is at this time that the leaves fall. [Read More]

Asthi Srunkhala

Asthi Srunkhala [Cissus-quadrangularis]

Cissus quadrangularis [1] has a long leaf less stem with fleshy, glabrous, much contracted at the nodes, quadrangular, tendril climber. Young branches are winged, broadly ovate leaves, denticulate and glabrous, truncate or cuneate at the base. Some aerial roots arising from the nodes grow downwards and strike the soil. Small greenish flowers in shortly peduncled cymes with spreading umbellate branches. It is probably native to India or Sri Lanka, but is also found in Africa, Arabia, and Southeast Asia. It has been imported to Brazil and the southern United States [5]. . . . . . . . .

A special case study with Asthisrunkhala Taila in Osteoporosis

In 1998, when I am working with ALNRaoAyurvedicMedicalCollege, Koppa, Mr. A. Ramesh Rao, Chairman sent a patient to me. When I examined it is diagnosed case of Osteopenia and the patient is under contemporary treatment for more than 1 year. Osteopenia symptoms include Back pain along with pricking pain in long bones. I apply Ayurveda principles – as Vatahara and Asthiposhana and preapare the Asthisrunkhala + Bala taila for Matravasti. The 40ml of Matravasti is added with 1gm of Shankha Bhasma for 15 days. The result is astonishing apart from the symptomatic relief the BMD is normal at the 16^th day. Later on several cases were treated on the same basis.  [Read more]

Dr.KSR Prasad Presentations

Ayurmitra Dr.KSR Prasad at http://www.technoayurveda.com 

On request all Presentations and Papers by Ayurmitra Dr. KSR Prasad is pooled here. Follow Technoayurveda Ayurmitra Dr.KSR Prasad on Slideshare

1. Ayurveda Atyayika Chikitsa
2. Avenues for Research & updates in Ayurveda
3. Opportunities & Obstacles in Ayurveda
4. Unveiled Scientific Facts of Ayurveda
5. Chikitsa Interpretation of Agni
6. Clinical importance of Pittadhara Kala
7. Ambrosia for Youthful Longevity
8. Vajikarana & Sexology
9. Rasaaushadhi In Geriatric / Aphrodisiac Practice
10. Vajikarana – The Ancient Semen Farming, (Eugenics) / Sexology
11. Application of Vajikarana & Rasayana in clinical practice -2009
12. Science and technologies of Samsodhana karma
13. Validation of Vasti for futurity
14. Aushadha Sevana (Applied Medicinal Intake)
15. Ayurveda Today for Managing Tomorrow
16. Ayurveda Nutriceuticals in Genitourinary Tract disorders or Mirror
17. Excellence of Rasaaushadhi In Ayurveda Practice1
18. Excellence of Rasaaushadhi In Ayurveda Practice2
19. Madhumeha (Diabetes) Management
20. Impotency – A Birds Eye View
21. AETIOPATHOLOGY OF MADHUMEHA
22. Bhutagni in Liver 
23. Impregnable mind in somatic pathology
24. Management of Pranavaha srotas Diseases “Ayurvedic Pulmonology”
25. Anaemia Control through Ayurveda
26. Conceptual study of Mootravaha Srotas
27. Beautake- A Symposia on cosmetology
28. Gender Specific diseases of Ayurveda W.S.R. to Male Erectile Dysfunction
29. Abhyanga – An external Oilation therapy – (MASSAGE)
30. ROLE OF AYURVEDIC SYSTEM OF MEDICINE IN AIDS
31. APPRAISAL OF VAMANA – AN ENDOTOXIN EXPULSION THERAPY
32. Vamana – A scientific approach
33. Dhanyamla Bahiparimarjana
34. Scenario of Panchakarma standardization
35. Rakta Pittam
36. Identifying and managing “Manyasthambha” (Cervical spondylarthritis)
37. Uttara Vasti in Male – A scientific approach
38. Moordhni Taila chikitsa
39. Introduction to Kshudra Kusta (11) & Vicharchika with its management
40. Terminology of Kayachikitsa
41. VASTI IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF BODY KATI VASTI AND UROVASTI
42. Jara Shastra::A study of Dhatupaka
43. Avrutavata and its Chikitsa
44. Issues of Neuro ageing -Text
45. Issues of Neuro ageing -PPT
46. Encrypted Ayurveda to Decrypted Evidence-txt
47. Phytonomy-Plant Anatomy
48. Wow Breast Oh Bra 4 U
49. Pumsavana – Choice of child 
50. Clean off Madhumeha vis-à-vis Diabetes with Sadabahar  / Vinca rosea
51. Queen of Herbs – ASPARAGUS (Shatavari) as Multi target Drug

Astrology – Jyotisham / Others

1. Vaidya Jyotisham – AstroMedicine
2. Quest for Key in Astro-Medicine
3. Astrology Utility in Patient Care
4. Result of Quest
5. The Message form Water
6. yoga templets 

Periodical Publication
Amruta Bindu Issue-01 Issue-02  Issue-03 Issue-04 Issue-05 Issue-06&07 Issue-08 & 09   Issue-10 & 11 (10&11mirror)
Amrita Chikitsa Vani – Jan 2009 – Feb2009

Queen of Herbs – Shatavari

Asparagus racemosus Willd (Liliaceae) known as ‘Shatavari’ in Ayurveda has the earliest mention of the use of plant in medicine is found in the Rigveda which was written between 4500 and 1600 BC. Shatavari means “who possesses a hundred husbands or acceptable to many”. In Ayurveda this amazing herb is known as the “Queen of Herbs” because it promotes love and devotion. [36]. Shatavari is the main Ayurvedic remunerative tonic for the female, as is Withania (Aswagandha) for the male. Shatavari is however, used for sexual debility and infertility in both sexes. It is also used for menopausal symptoms and to increase lactation [37].

Shatavari is a medicine for long time invited by the western population as food, produces odorous urine from asparagus was a universal human characteristic. White asparagus, known asspargel, is cultivated by denying the plants light while they are being grown. Less bitter than the green variety, it is very popular in the Netherlands, France, Belgiumand Germany where 57,000 tones (61% of consumer demands) are produced annually.[23] Purple asparagus differs from its green and white counterparts, having high sugar and low fiber levels. Purple asparagus was originally developed inItalyand commercialized under the variety name Violetto d’Albenga [24]. Asparagus is grown extensively prefers a loose, light, deep, sandy soil; the depth should be 3 ft, the plants are grown in equidistant rows 3 to 4 ft. apart. It is used even in veterinary medicine. A trial on broilers express, Hb, total serum protein, albumin and globulin revealed significant (P< 0.01) with the use of SRP (shatavari root powder) [32]. Asparagus gonoclados Baker, an important medicinal plant belonging to the family Liliaceae (sensu lato) is a substitute of Shatavari. Presence of Shatavarin IV in the alcohol and aqueous extracts is reported in this species for the first time. [35].

Asparagus racemosus (Asparagaceae) is an important medicinal plant of tropical and subtropical India. Its medicinal usage has been reported in the Indian and British Pharmacopoeias and in traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha. It is a well known Ayurvedic Rasayana which prevents ageing, increase longevity, impart immunity, improve mental function, vigor and add vitality to the body. It is also used in nervous disorders, dyspepsia, tumors, inflammation, neuropathy and hepatopathy. [1] The plant finds use in about 64 Ayurvedic formulations  . . . . [Read more]

Abhijna – 2012

Abhijna-2012 is organized by PG Dravyaguna Dept. of Government Ayurveda Medical College, Dhanwantari Road, Bangalore with a sponsorship of Vedic Bio Labs Pvt. Ltd. on 8th March 2012. The event is inaugurated by  Sri. G.N. Srikantaiah, IFS, Director, Dept. of AYUSH and the Guest of the Honor is Dr. SG Mangalgi, JD, AYUSH. The Abhijna-2012 is precised by Dr.HT Sreenivas, Principl GAC, Bangalore in the presence of Chief Guest Sri Shylesh Pattavardhan, Director, Vedic Bio-Labs, Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore. On this occasion Sri Srikantaiah facilitated  Dr. Sudharani, Retd. PG Panchakarma Professor and Gangamma, Therapist.

The scientific sessions are presided by Dr.Ashalatha. M, Head, PG Dept. of Dravyaguna, where the panel moderator is Dr. Lalitha. BR. Key note address is given by Ayurmitra Dr. K.S.R. Prasad, Head, PG Dept. of Panchakarma, SJGAMC, Koppal.  Dr. Hrishikesh Damle added his lecture on Future of Research in Herbal Industry. Many students added their contribution to the Abhijna-2012. Dr. Kuber Sankh, Reader, PG Dept. of Dravyaguna lead the team from DGM Ayurvedic Medical  Collge, Gadag.

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• Avenues for Research & Updates in Ayurveda

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• Future of Research in Herbal Industry by Dr. Hrishikesh Damle
• Healthy Heart – An Ayurvedic Approach by Dr.Tanmaya. K.Acharya
• BHASMA – AN ANCIENT INDIAN NANO MEDICINE by Dr. Bhagyalakshmi. B. R
• Kuchala-A Poison into AmbrosiaAn effect of Shodhana by Dr. SANGAMESH.I.P
• EXPERIMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY an Over view by Dr.Kavya
• RESEARCH UPDATES ON DRUGS IN MUKHA DOOSHIKA(ACNE VULGARIS) by Dr. Thriveni D.P

Clean off Madhumeha vis-à-vis Diabetes with Sadabahar

Ayurveda classified a Sweet disease in the Urinary syndrome of Prameha along with 20 more conditions. The precursor of this Madhumeha were told as the Obesity i.e. Sthoulya. As stated by Charaka – “Urbanization is the root cause of all diseases”, the civilized stress has its role in causing the metabolic disturbances resultant into an out come of Sweet Urine – “Diabetes”.

Diabetes usually found in the Dental clinics or examined specifically with a Family history. The phases of Madumeha are wide and its treatment more or less is regulation of stress and food habits.

Stage-1/ Agni disturbances: Disturbances of the oral hygiene and getting foul smell refer to the poor digestion and the formation of Ama in the body. Along with foul smell he may even get the referral symptoms of heaviness of body, salivation, over weight, belching, bloating, problems of teeth, pain in abdomen, etc. . . . . [Read more]

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Pharmacovigilance

Pharmacovigilance: Boon for the safety and efficacy of Ayuvedic formulations  – Anand Chaudhary1,2, Neetu Singh2, Neeraj Kumar2

1Regional Pharmacovigilance Centre for Ayurvedic Drugs, North Zone and 2Department of Rasa Shastra, Institute of Medical Sciences,Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

Pharmacovigilance is a corrective process originating in pharmaco-epidemiology. The 1997 Erice Declaration, presented at the World Health Organisation, became the basis on which the concept was implemented internationally for conventional systems of medicine. The increasing international acceptance of Ayurveda, led regulators to implement a similar program for Ayurveda, particularly as some medical professionals, scientists and members of the public reported adverse reactions after taking Ayurvedic formulations. The World Health Organisation therefore persuaded the Department of AYUSH,Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, to implement a pharmacovigilance program for Ayurveda, as a means to ensuring the safety and efficacy of Ayurvedic medicines. After a year of due diligence, the pharmacovigilance program was launched nationally on 29 September 2008. Since that time, Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicines have been monitored according to the provisions of a protocol prepared by the National Pharmacovigilance Resource Centre, IPGTRA,Jamnagar, and approved by Department of AYUSH. The program was reviewed, first, on 21st January 2009 by the National Pharmaco-vigilance Consultative Committee for ASU drugs (NPCC-ASU), and again, on 15 Feburary, 2010, when an evaluation meeting effectively rubber stamped the program. Among the outcomes of these meetings were several suggestions of measures to improve the program’s efficiency. Recent developments include the constitution of pharmacovigilance centers at all Ayurveda Teaching institutes and research centers. [read more]

Herbs and Natural Supplements

Lesley Braun, “Herbs and Natural Supplements: An Evidence Based Guide, 2nd edition”  Ch,,chill L,,.ne | 2006 | ISBN: 072953796X | 808 pages | PDF | 8,7 MB

Herbs and Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Guide 2nd edition presents evidence-based information on the 120 most popular herbs, nutrients and food supplements used across Australia and New Zealand. Organised alphabetically by common name, each herb or nutrient listed includes information such as daily intake, main actions/indications, adverse reactions, contraindications and precautions, safety in pregnancy, and more.

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