A Review on Sharangadhara Samhita - Pharmaceutical treatise of Ayurveda

Among the standard references for Ayurveda medicine, the Brihattrayee (greater triads) namely Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Sangraha / Ashtanga Hridaya and Laghutrayee (lesser triads) namely Madhava Nidana, Sarangdhara Samhita and Bhavaprakasha occupy the top positions. In this article, an attempt has been made to discuss in detail about Acharya Sharangadhara and his work Sharangadhara Samhita which is a one among the Laghutrayee

A Critical Analysis on pharmaceutical study of Chyawanprasha Rasayana

Chyawanprasha is a widely consumed dietary supplement, which is very much popular for its nutritional value. In Ayurveda, Chyawanprasha Avaleha is classified under the category of Rasayana, which aims at maintaining vigour, vitality and physique, while delaying the ageing process. It is believed that Chyawanprasha helps not only in maintaining homeostasis but also increases immunity of the body. There are various references for Chyavanprasha Avaleha in Ayurvedic texts. Among them, references in Charaka Samhita and Sharngadhara Samhita are significant. Here, in this article an attempt has been made to analyze the preparation of Chyawanprasha according to Charaka Samhita. Chyawanprasha deserves a scientific exploration so as to document its therapeutic utility

Ayurvedic Management of Atrophie Blanche - A Case Study

Atrophie Blanche (AB) is typically described as a variable dimensioned, smooth, ivory-white plaque stippled with telangiectases and is surrounded by hyper pigmentation. AB commonly occurs in middleaged women on the lower legs or feet, often associated with ulcerations and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). The ulcers are slow to heal and painful. We report the case of an Atrophie Blanche (Livedoid Vasculopathy) which inadequately treated for more than 8 years. We review the pathogenesis (Samprapti), typical clinical presentation (Purva Roopa and Roopa), diagnostic workup and treated through various Panchakarma procedure and Shamana Yogas