Nidhi Gupta

• PG scholar at National Institute of Ayurveda

In this competitive era, it is a big challenge for a person to maintain healthy life. Ayurveda has described preventive aspects in detail such as Dincharya (daily regimen), Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), Rasayana (rejuvenation) and Yoga (exercise). Apart from these factors related to preventive aspects, some factors like Ritu-Shodhana (~body purifi...

The present study is intended to assess the efficacy of Sundari Jeevak Syrup in the condition of Kashtartava (primary dysmenorrhea). Materials and Methods: The subjects were instructed regarding the study procedure and were advised to take 20 ml Sundari Jeevak Syrup orally thrice in a day before meal for 2 consecutive cycle. All the subjects were i...

Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thought, behaviour, feeling and sense of well-being. It is estimated that one million people die per year due to on and off cause of depression. Symptoms includes, depressed mood, and reduced energy, disturbed sleep, anxiety of the depression. Antidepressant, mood...

Abstract: Introduction: Childhood Autism, considered as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder of unknown etiology that impacts the normal functioning of the brain, challenging child development with impaired social interactions, impaired language and stereotypic movements as the classic triad of the condition. ASD...

ABSTRACT Introduction: Deepana and Pachana (appetizer-digestives) have equal significance in both Shodhana (bioPurification) and Shamana treatment (Pacification Treatment) modalities of Ayurveda. Deepana and Pachana Karma play an important role as Purvakarma of Shodhana (bio-purification) procedures. Purvakarma (preoperative procedure) refers to th...

Abstract: Ayurveda and Yoga are considered as major components of Vedic knowledge which describeits depth and versatility towards life. Ayurveda and Yoga hold different but mutually supporting rolesfor each other. Ayurvedic guidelines help to create the lifestyle and understanding of the external worldnecessary to support and preserve health. Yoga...

ABSTRACT Objectives: The present study is intended to assess the efficacy of Sundari Jeevak Syrup in the condition of Kashtartava (primary dysmenorrhea). Materials and Methods: The subjects were instructed regarding the study procedure and were advised to take 20 ml Sundari Jeevak Syrup orally thrice in a day before meal for 2 consecutive cycle. Al...

Katigraha (Lumbar Spondylosis) is an important clinical, social, economic, and public health problem affecting the population worldwide. Lumbar Spondylosis is more prevalent among the middle-aged and elderly, which affects both the genders equally. Lower back pain is estimated at 60% to 70% in industrialized countries. Ayurveda has mentioned Pancha...

Purpose-Khalitya is mainly a Pitta dominant Tridoshaja Vyadhi. In Ayurveda Khalitya means hair fall and it closely resembles to baldness or alopecia in modern science. In present era millions of people are suffering from hair fall. Prevalence of hair fall was found to be 60.3%, prevalence of dandruff was found to be 17.1% and the prevalence of bald...

Background-In present era Katishool (low backache) is a common problem in middle age and old age. There are

Swedana is a procedure that is most commonly used as Poorva-Karma (pre-operative) before any Panchakarma therapy. Swedana relieves from stiffness, heaviness, and coldness in the body. After Swedana, the body starts sweating and gives the feeling of lightness in the body. It can be performed by various methods. Pinda Sweda is based on the principle...

Pouring of medicated Kwatha (Decoction) or oil on forehead is known as Shirodhara. Shirodhara is also a type of Bahya Snehana (external oleationtherapy) as mentioned in Ayurveda. Shirodhara is mainly indicated in neurological and psychosomatic disorders. Today’s modern life style is full ofstress and thus interfering the individual daily function....

Basti Karma is the major Panchkarma therapy due to its multidimensional approaches and it governs the function of Vata as well as Pitta and Kapha because both Pitta and Kapha' function is dependent on the Vata. Acharya Charaka mentioned Basti Karma as "Half of treatment" of all diseases, while some authors consider it "The complete treatment" for a...