AAMRA Allied Ayurveda Medical Research Abstracts

Abstract no :  4-1..4-DG-082 Author(s) :  Chattopadhyay, R.R Address :  (Biometry Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 Barrackpore Trunk Road, Calcutta 700 035, WB, India) Source :  Journal of Ethnopharmacology, v. 67(3): p. 367-372, 1999 Title :  A COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF SOME BLOOD SUGAR LOWERING AGENTS OF PLANT ORIGIN. Abstract :      A comparison of blood sugar lowering activity of four medicinal plants (Azadirachta indica (NIMBA), Gymnema sylvestre (MESHASRINGI), Catharanthus roseus (TRINA RASNA) and Ocimum sanctum (TULASI )) were carried out against normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat models. The plant extracts decreased the blood sugar level in varying degrees. Blood sugar lowering unit (BLU) of activity of each leaf extract and tolbutamide was calculated by ED50 values. Statistical analysis revealed significant (P less than 0.05) variation among the treatments as well as doses with regard to their blood sugar...

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-006 Author(s) :  Dave, K.K.; De, S. Address :  (Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of P.G. Teaching and Research, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar 361 008, Gujarat, India Source :  Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, v. 17(3-4): p. 180-188, 1996 Title :   ANALYTICAL STUDY OF TALISADYA CHUNRNA. Abstract :      The analytical data of TALISADYA CHURNA, an Ayurvedic formulation prepared from TWAK (Cinnamomum sp.) ELA (Elettaria cardamomum (ELA )), Pippali (Piper longum (PIPPALI)), Marica (Piper nigrum (MARICHA)), Sunthi (Zingiber officinale (AARDRAKA)), Talisa (Taxus baccata (TALISA)) Bambusa bambos and Sarkara (Sugar) has been presented. Thin layer chromatographic patterns have been evolved for identifying the presence of the herbal ingredients along with the general parameters like loss on drying, ash value, water and alcohol soluble extractives, volatile oil content, sugar and silica content e...

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-007 Author(s) :  Thaamma, A.; Radhika, L.G.; Saudamini, C Address :   (Drug Standardization Unit, Ayurveda College Unit, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram 695 012, Kerala, India) Source :  Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, v. 17(1-2): p. 98-104, 1996 Title :  STANDARDIZATION OF AN AYURVEDIC FORMULATION - VACA-LASUNADI (BILVA PATRA) TAILA Abstract :      Vacalasunadi Taila, commonly known as Bilvapatra Taila is a formulation of four single drugs, viz., Acorus calamus (VACHA). Curcuma longa (HARIDRA), Allium sativum (LASUNA) and Eagle marvelous in sesame oil. TLC methods were evolved for the detection of the ingredients in BILVAPATRA TAILA.

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-008 Author(s) :   Alam, M.M.; Saraswathy, V.N.; Venugopalan, T.N.; Prabhakaran, V.A.; Namboodiri, P.K.N.;~   Rao, B.R Address :   (Indian Institute of Pancakarma Cheruthuruthy679 531, Kerala, India) Source :   Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, v. 18(3-4): p. 147-154, 1997 Title :   PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHANGES IN MURCHANA TAILA AND BALASVAGANDHALAKSADI TAILA ON ABHYANGA Abstract :      MURCHANA Taila and Balasvagandhalaksadi Tail were used for Abhyanga in hemiplegia, monoplegia and paraplegia patients. Observations were made on the incubated MURCHANA Taila and Balasvagandhalaksadi Taila and collected from patients’ body after completion of ABHYANGA. The incubated MURCHANA Taila showed an increase in acid value and a new spot in the TLC. The recovered MURCHANA TAILA and Balasvagandhalaksadi Taila from the body of patients showed changes in acid value, specification value, change in the shape of visible spec...

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-009 Author(s) :   Nair, R.B.; Pillai, R.P.; Nair, K.V.; Nair, A.R.; Nair, C.P.R.; Nalinakshan, A Address :   (Central Research Institute (Ay.), Road No.66, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi 110026, India) Source :   Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, v. 19(1-2): p. 49-58, 1998 Title :  HEPATOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF GUDAPIPPALI, VASAGULUCHYADI ARKORN, PATOLAKATUROHINYADI ARKORN, DRAKSHADI ARKORN AND MADANTHA DECOCTION ON RATS - A COMPARATIVE STUDY Abstract :      The effect of a few composite Ayurvedic preparations and a leaf decoction in reducing CC14 induced hepatic injury was studied in albino rats. Drug administration for 10 days could significantly reduce the elevated enzyme levels as well as reduce the wet liver weight. Various drugs tried were effective to varying degrees. Maximum reduction in serum and liver enzyme levels as well as serum bilirubin was brought about by PATOLAKATUROHINYADI ARKAM indicating its supe...

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-010 Author(s) :   Capasso, R.; lzzo, A.A.; Pinto, L.; Bifulco, T.; Vitobello, C.; Mascolo, N Address :   (Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Via Ponte Don Melillo, 84084 Fisciano\y Salerno, Italy) Source :   Fitoterapia, v. 71(Suppl.): p. S58-S65, 2000     Title :   PHYTOTHERAPY AND QUALITY OF HERBAL MEDICINES Abstract :       The extensive use of plants as medicines has pointed out that herbal medicines are not as safe as frequently claimed. Therefore, it can be harmful to take herbal medicines without being aware of their potential adverse effects. A comprehensive surveillance system for monitoring the adverse effects of herbal medicines is now essential. Also knowledge of the correlation existing between the marker compounds and other ingredients that occur in plants is a necessary requirement for ensuring the efficacy and quality of the herbal medicines.

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-011 Author(s) :   Chauhan, S.K.; Agrawal, S Address :   (R&D Centre, Indian Herbs, Saharanpur, UP, India) Source :  Indian Drugs, v. 36(6): p. 368-371, 1999 Title :  ACCELERATED STABILITY STUDIES OF A POLYHERBAL PREPARATION IN CAPSULE FORM Abstract :      The stability of the polyherbal capsule (containing Glycyrrhiza glabra (YASTI), Solanum xanthocarpum (SVETA KANTAKARI), Albizia lebbeck, Alpinia galanga (MAHABARIVACHA ), Sida cordifolia (BALA), Hedychium spicatum (SATI). Piper longum (PIPPALI), Saussurea lappa (KUSTA ), Zingiber officinale (AARDRAKA) and Ocimum sanctum (TULASI )) by exposing it to elevated conditions of temperature i.e. 45 degree C and 40 degree C with 75 percent relative humidity was studied. The samples periodically analyzed up to six months for their organoleptic characteristics, assay of few plant ingredients and the HPTLC finger printing and their peak area analysis, were found to be stabl...