Anand Chaudhary

• Bachelor of Science, BAMS , MD (Ayurveda ) ,Ph D
• Professor at Faculty of Ayurveda ,IMS .Banaras Hindu University

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is emerging as a severe healthcare crisis worldwide. It is a most significant threat to global health, food security, and development, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The world is entering the "post-antibiotic era", and over 10 million people will die from AMR by 2050. This rising resista...

Ricinus communis Linn. is a rapidly growing perennial herb (aka Eranda or castor plant) that has long been used to cure a range of ailments in traditional medicine. An extensive search on its ethnomedicinal, phytochemistry, and pharmacotherapeutic potential is completed by meticulously examining information retrieved from Web of Science, PubMed, Sc...

Ayurvedic Medicine, or Ayurveda, is a traditional Indian health care system. Research into the medicinal plants utilised in Ayurveda is becoming a global endeavour, and large pharmaceutical companies are investing in novel drug discovery from Ayurvedic sources as a number of clinical studies have demonstrated efficacy of natural products from Ayurv...

Background: Urolithiasis (Mutrakricchra) is an age-old disorder which has multi-factorial etiological as well as associated with re-occurrence. It is standout among the most troubling disorders related to urinary tract. Acharya Sushruta, a pioneer in the art of surgery, described the root causes and management of urolithiasis (Mutrakricchra). In pr...

Scholars of ancient Ayurveda (Indian system of medicine) were extremely reasonable and had strong scienti c rationality in fundamental concepts, which are also applied to drug manufacture and therapy. Bhavana is a unique traditional method of transformation of raw material/substances into the drug by levigation or wet grinding of powdered drugs wit...

Swarna Makshika (chalcopyrite), an ore of copper, is used since ancient days in India to treat various ailments. Swarna Makshika Bhasma (SMB) preparation involves two main processes: Shodhana (detoxification) and Marana (incineration in a controlled manner). The present study is designed to compile and assess all the relevant and standard work done...

Avartaki (Senna auriculata (L.) Roxb. syn. Cassia auriculata L.; Family- Fabaceae ) is a traditional medicinal plant, widely used for the treatment of various ailments in Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine in India. Almost all the parts of the plant, such as flowers, leaves, seeds, barks, and roots have been reported for their medicinal uses. T...

Yashad bhasma (Zinc calx) is prepared through a series of pharmaceutical process namely shodhan (purification), jaran (polling), and maran (incineration). The careful investigation of bhasma at the end of each pharmaceutical process determines the completion and quality of the bhasma. The present study was planned to establish the importance of sho...

Background: Tribulus species spread in the warm, temperate regions and prevalent in zone where hot summers and dry soil present. Tribulus species comprises of more than 25 species. Tribulus terrestris L. (Zygophyllaceae) consists of ripe, dried, whole fruit and an annual herb, rarely perennial that grows worldwide, particularly in the temperate reg...

Background: Urolithiasis (Mutrakricchra) is an age-old disorder which has multi-factorial etiological as well as associated with re-occurrence. It is standout among the most troubling disorders related to urinary tract. Acharya Sushruta, a pioneer in the art of surgery, described the root causes and management of urolithiasis (Mutrakricchra). In pr...

Rasna saptak kwath (RSK) is an Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation. In Ayurvedic classics it is recommended to administer this drug in decoction form only, to treat inflammation and pain related to the rheumatoid disorders. The present study was carried to fulfill two aims. First aim was to characterize the Ayurvedic preparation i.e. RSK which is a po...

Immune response of a human body to the uncertain factors leads to the accelerated inflammatory proliferation of the ailing cells of the skin known as Psoriasis. Although the condition found described many decades ago, the etiology and treatment look under-researched. In Ayurveda, many herbs have proven efficacy in psoriasis, but the multifaceted et...

In spite of numerous Vajeekarana formulations being available in the market, the prevalence erectile dysfunction is increasing irrespective of race or economic status. The aim of the present study was to measure the quality control parameters of Jeeva Rasa Avaleha used as male sexual stimulant. It was prepared by using seven drugs, namely Shuddha H...

Background: Punarnava (B. diffusa Linn.) is usually prescribed in India as traditional medicine in the management of renal miseries including CaOx (calcium oxalate) urolithiasis (Mutrakrichra). It occurs commonly as a weed throughout India. Out of the forty species of this genus B. diffusa, B. chinensis, B. erecta, B. rependa, and B. rubicunda have...

Background Honey is being used in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, especially in Indian Ayurvedic Medicine, as an adjuvant and supplement in diabetes mellitus treatment since immemorial times. In recent times, the use of honey has experienced a renewed interest in the context of diabetes treatment because of the rise in the accessibility of...

Though the science of natural cosmetics has been known since ancient times, the recent emergence of cosmeceuticals touts a new approach to health through beauty. Ayurvedic physicians need to articulate the science of beauty as a chapter in its science of health. Ayurvedic anatomy of skin and concepts of treatment successfully demonstrate the abilit...

Safety Level of Rasaushadhies : Ayurvedic Herbo-Mineral Formulation

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Quality, Safety and Efficacy of Ayurvedic Formulations: A Contemporary Review

An Authentic Assurance for �Ayurvedic Intervention in COVID 19: How to Promote and Protect these Researches for �Global Community

Utility of Rasaoshadhies in Present Scenario

Rasaoushadhies of Ayurveda : It’s Contemporary Relevance in Combat with COVID

Rationale Rasoushadhies:�It's Classified Classical and Contemporary� Concurrences

Rationale Rasoushadhies:�It's Classified Classical and Contemporary� Concurrences

Government Rules & Regulations: Its Applicability on Standard Production of Ayurvedic Formulations

Ayurveda captured almost all herbs in its indications for therapeutics from the period of Vadas. More than 700 plants are discussed elaborately in various classics of Ayurveda of different periods. However, it seems that here is a missing link about sea buckthorn alias Amleech (Hippophae rhamnoides family Elaeagnaceae). This review article is all a...

Background: Current practice of cosmetics is fascinated with the word "natural/organic" either for normal or diseased condition. Vyanga is one of diseases of skin that harms the cosmetic value of face at greater extent

The urinary system is mainly embedded of kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. Less water intake, electrolyte imbalance, some bacterial i.e. Escherichia coli & streptococci, viral and parasitic (Dirofilaria immitis) infections, autoimmune diseases might be act as causative factor which finally lead to the development of renal calculi. Sph...

Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) belongs to family Nyctaginaceae. It is also named as spreading hog weed and used comprehensively in Ayurvedic system of medicine to cure diseases like Hridya rog (cardiac disorders), Pandu (anaemia), Vayasthapana/Rasayana (rejuvenator), Sotha (inflammation with swelling), Mutravahshortogat vikar (urinary tract disorder...

Rasa Shastra -Ayurvedic Rasaoushadhies

Pharmacovigilance of AYUSH Drugs

Presented to get an exemption for the availability of Mercury for Ayurvedic Mercurial Preparation even after the implementation of Minamata Convention by Government of India.

Background: Vajeekarana deals with fertility, potency, and healthy offspring along with diseases like erectile dysfunction (ED). This is a widespread disease among men having negative impact on the quality of life of the patients and their partners. Aim: This study aims to prepare and characterize the formulation (Jeeva Rasa Churna [JRC]) used in E...

Interpretation of Pharmaceutical procedures of Ayurveda

Obesity word comes from Latin language "Obesitas" indicates stout, fat or plump nature. The fatness in person more than their usually body requirement or having BMI more than 30 is known as obese person. An obese person is in severe condition that it can lead to further more diseases like hypertension, diabetes, myocardial infarction, peripheral va...

Implementing Ayurvedic�Pharmaceutics to Make Mercury Globally Acceptable�in terms of its Efficacy and Safe Disposal

Natural Nail polish as a probable proficient cosmetic: an analytical array

This communication presents characterization of Kajjali, a mercury (Hg) based Indian traditional ayur-vedic drug, by both ancient and contemporary methodology. For preparation of Kajjali, 225 g each of Shuddha Parada (purified mercury) and Shuddha Gandhak (purified sulphur), initially purified through traditional methods of purification as describe...

Albizzia lebbeck Benth. is one of the significant plant of Ayurveda, belongs to the family Fabaceae. Ethno medicinally A. lebbeck is claimed to be used in the management of leprosy, wound, asthama, urticaria, migraine, worm infection and others. The present study has been carried out to establish the stem bark of the plant for its morphological, mi...

Objective: The aims of the present investigation were to develop the herbal and/or herbomineral formulations of Hinguleswara rasa and to compare their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, in vitro, with that of standard drug samples. Methods: This study was an interventional investigation in three samples: In the first sample, Hinguleswara...

Aim: Acne is the disease which agitates the face during the primary phase of life, i.e. pubescent to adulthood. In Ayurvedic has been quoted as Mukhadushika or Yuvanpidika. At present, acne is anticipated to affect 9.4% of the global population, making it the eighth most prevalent disease globally. The cosmetics available are not suitable to all th...

Gigantic mushroomic bloom of Ayurvedic pharmaceutical industries has raised a big question mark on standardization parameters at each stage of manufacturing process. Kwatha Kalpana being the most considerable and extensively used dosage form in Ayurvedic pharmaceutics has some disadvantages in certifying the quality control of the herbal ingredient...

Mercury-based formulations have been extensively used in Indian and Chinese systems of medicine with high therapeutic index. However, at present mercury is considered as a global pollutant having potent neurotoxic effects. Also, it has been proposed to ban the export, import and manufacture of a range of products containing mercury from 2021. This...

Efficacy of Sahaj Vati containing Shilajeet, Guggul, Haridra and Chitrak has been evaluated at dose of 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight after screening the appropriate diet induced obesity model (monosodium glutamate and cafeteria diet induced). It has been observed that both monosodium glutamate and cafeteria diet increases body weight but cafet...

Efficacy of Sahaj Vati containing Shilajeet, Guggul, Haridra and Chitrak has been evaluated at dose of 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight after screening the appropriate diet induced obesity model (monosodium glutamate and cafeteria diet induced). It has been observed that both monosodium glutamate and cafeteria diet increases body weight but cafet...

Objectives: The study was aimed to investigate the effects of particle size, vessel used, and extraction time in the preparation of Phaltrikadi kwath.Methods: The particle size of Kwath dravya (solute) was cut into the size of 0.5 cm, 1 cm, 1.5 cm, 2 cm, and coarse powder (pass 60#). The ratios of solvent (water) were 16 times of solute and boiling...

The use of metals in medicine is not new to this world. It has been used by both modern and traditional systems of medicines. Perhaps, the Ayurveda stood first for using metals in medicine. The Ayurvedic pharmaceutical processes are used to convert metallic properties of metals into medicinal properties defined as Bhasma in Ayurveda. If these metal...

Background: Keshar is very well known plant used since time immemorial in traditional systems of medicine all over the world. When it is related to the authenticity of the samples available in market whether they are genuine or not every person doubtful regarding reliability of the available market samples. To check out this issue we have collected...

An experiment was conducted to develop beverage that can ready to use fruit-based drink that use as such without addition of water known as RTS formulated with blending of fruit juice of Amla, in different proportions (0 to 50 %) and Giloy (Satva) in various percentage (0 to 2%) for the preparation and standardization of Pineapple RTS beverages. Th...

The diabetic population of India is increasing day by day. At the meantime, diabetic patients also adopt ayurvedic treatment for their other chronic ailments. Sandhana Kalpana, which deals with hydroalcoholic oral dosage form, has a number of formulations for various ailments in ayurvedic treasures. However, ayurvedic practitioners failed to prescr...

Background: Keshar is very well known plant used since time immemorial in traditional systems of medicine all over the world. When it is related to the authenticity of the samples available in market whether they are genuine or not every person doubtful regarding reliability of the available market samples. To check out this issue we have collected...

Aim: Rasna Saptak Kwatha is an Ayurvedic formulation used orally to relieve inflammation and pain in arthritis. It has seven ingredients, namely, Pluchea lanceolata, Tribulus terrestris, Tinospora cordifolia, Boerhavia diffusa, Ricinus communis, Cedrus deodara, and Cassia fistula. The Zingiber officinale is used as additives at the time of administ...

Background: Acne is the disease which agitates the face during the primary phase of life, and if deserted or mistreated might give scar for lifetime, ayurvedic treatment for acne vulgaris has much to offer but lacks in standardization of products. After an investigative search of classics and contemporary science regarding various herbs and mineral...

The role of diet regimes in preventive and curative aspects is one of the ancient Indian pre-medicated nutraceutical practices (Pathya kalpana-Ayuceutical) of Ayurveda since thousands of years. Numerous pharmaceutical procedures (Samskara) applied on raw food items to enrich the nutritional value, maintains the Doshas (Specific provocated humours),...

The medicinal plants are widely used by the traditional medical practitioners for curing various diseases in their day-To-day practice. Shalmali is a well-known plant used in the traditional system for treatment of many diseases. The therapeutic activity of Shalmali is partly due to the presence of flavonoids, phenolics, sesquiterpenoids, shamimici...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic immuno-inflammatory systemic disorder of synovial joints. The major complaints for which a patient seeks medical attention are pain in and around the joints, swelling, stiffness and limited range of motion. A disease resembling clinically to RA is described in Ayurvedic texts as Amavata. The Ayurvedic treatmen...

This communication presents characterization and comparison of the physico-chemical properties of different varieties of Manahshila with the corresponding polymorphs of realgar. Three varieties of Manahshila have been described in Ayurveda, viz. Shyamangi, Kanavirak and Khandakhya; the last two are acceptable therapeutically. Khandakhya contains hi...

The present investigation deals with chemical standardization and aflatoxin inhibitory and antioxidant activity of a herbomineral formulation, sahaj vati prepared in two batches (batch I and II) by mixing shilajeet (thick exudates of the mountain during summer season), guggul (Commiphora mukul (stocks) hook.), haridra (Curcuma longa L) and chitrak...

Liquid state medicaments like Kwatha (decoction), sneha kalpa (oleaginous preparation), asavarista (biomedical fermentation) are supposed to have higher bioavailability due to higher absorption whereas solid state medicaments such as herbal churna (powder), bhasma and herbomineral formulations has theoretical low bioavailability, this may be due to...

Acne vulgaris is not a life threatening disease but it is a distressing skin condition which can carry significant psychological disability. Ayurvedic Classics under the name of Varnya herbs, describes numerous formulations to treat countless skin diseases. After an investigative search in the Ayurvedic classical text book and contemporary sciences...

Acne is anticipated to affect 9·4% of the global population, making it the eighth most prevalent disease globally. It is one of the commonest diseases distressing humanity and has significant impact on quality of life. The new approach of herbal therapy can be a promising alternative management to combat with this condition. Sariva (Hemidesmus indi...

Ayurveda (Indian System of Medicine) have a number of formulations for treatment of different diseases. Advancement in dosage form in Ayurvedic system of medicine is the demand of time. Rasna Saptak Kwath (RSK) is an oral dosage ayurvedic formulation which is given to the patient in decoction form to treat arthritis and to relieve inflammation and...

Excipients are important partner in formulation that decide dosage form as well as Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medicament. In contemporary era, excipients are used from synthetic resources, causes unwanted effect in pharmaceutics and therapeutics. So industries are looking towards natural resources as it delivers safe, biodegradable, c...

Consumption of metals and minerals are very common in today's life either in the form of medicine or in the form of commercial products. However, the accumulation of free metals above the normal level in human body is the prime cause of metal toxicity. To remove this toxicity from human body chelation therapy is adopted by modern system of medicine...

Different nations of world are trying to eradicate use of mercury from the world because of its harmful effect on ecosystem that ultimately affect on human and wildlife, but there is problem of disposal because of its liquid nature. For this purpose various processing technologies were developed to convert it in to compound formulations which are s...

Cosmeceuticals are topical pharmaceutical hybrids intended to enhance the beauty that provides additional healthrelated function. Skin acts as a natural barrier between internal and external environments thus play an important role in vital biological functions such as protection against mechanical/chemical damages, microorganisms, and ultraviolet...

Ayurveda, a science of well-being with its unique approaches of social and spiritual life is in practice since centuries in the Indian sub-continent. Approximately, five decades have been passed when it is getting global attention for health benefits of community with its basic principles of healing. New terminology like herbal medicines appeared i...

Background: In the field of psychopharmacology many of ayurvedic dosage forms are being researched for their anxiolytic and antidepressant effect. Guduchi is a well-known Medhya Rasayan well explained in Ayurveda classics. Aim: To evaluate the anxiolytic and antidepressant effect of three dosages forms of Guduchi (Guduchi Satva, Ghana and Churna) u...

Human physic receives the drug in two-ways. One through direct routs, i.e. through apertures of the body and another one are through the whole surface of the body. Absorption of drugs through body surface deserves special care for its optimum delivery. Ayurvedic Lepas do exit from the time immemorial from Vedas to Samhitas and in practice in a conc...

Enhanced rate of divorce among most elite couple in metros alarmed a unique social stigma. A man who is full of stresses of life and lost his manhood is accepting his failure and ready to sign paper of divorce in court as an escape route to get rid of his responsibility. Erectile dysfunction (Klaibya) or impotence is emerging as one of the most ser...