Introduction: In Ayurveda Rasa i.e., taste of a drug plays a very important role. Total six tastes are depicted in Ayurveda are Madhura (sweet), Amla (Sour), Lavana (Salty), Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter)and Kashaya (Astringent). The principles of pharmacology of Ayurveda clearly mentions that taste of drug contributes to the action of drug. The action of drug starts from mouth and amla rasa i.e.,...
Introduction: Natural medicines prescribed by the traditional Ayurvedic medical system of Sri Lanka have been extensively used to treat and prevent oral diseases.
Objective: Here, we investigated the antimicrobial effect of Ayurveda polyherbal formulation, mentioned in authentic text as Gandusha (mouth wash) consisting of Jasminum officinale leaves, Terminalia chebula fruits, Tinospora cordifolia...
Purpose: The aim of the investigation was to find out the degree of toxicity of the herbal composite for humans, animals, or the environment. Acute and 28 days repeated sub-acute oral toxicity study of herbal composite (Herbodil®) carried out as per the current OECD guidelines.
Materials and Methods: 2000mg/kg of the herbal composite was orally administered to the animals to find out the acute...
Datura is known as a medicinal plant and plant hallucinogen all over the world. Datura is a rich source of alkaloids such as Hyoscyamine, hyoscine, scopolamine, atropine, with anolides (lactones) and other tropanes. Based on the presence of alkaloids, formulations containing Datura exhibit antibacterial, antioxidant, herbicidal, antifungal, antiviral and antiulcer properties. Historically, Datura...
"Raktam Jeeva iti Sthiti" that implies the life (Jeeva) of an individual lives in Rakta (Blood), any extreme hindrance or loss of blood can cause demise. Alterations in skin colour, such as a yellowish white discoloration, are common in Rakta deficiency. This condition can be compared to Panduroga in Ayurveda, which is frequently referred to in various Ayurvedic texts as either a separate disease...
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