Coldenia procumbens Linn is a commonly available weed, which is widely used in the codified Indian systems of medicine namely Ayurveda and Sidha. The variety of medical applications of the plant parts and relative lack of enough literature on the pharmacological activities provoke a preliminary study on its various applications including antibacterial activity.

The approach of Ayurveda to health care is through the relationship of man and his environment and the attainment of harmony between the internal and external environment. Restoration of the natural equilibrium through the right approach by an all round health practices as has been enumerated concisely in the Ayurvedic system and implemented in the social practice, is possibly the best means of...

Shami (Prosopis Cinerarea (L) Druce) of family Mimosaceae is an indigenous plant which has been mentioned in Ayurveda with several clinical properties((1)). The plant finds use in one form of the other in various ayurvedic preparations and this has been made in necessary to review the various studies carried out in its chemistry as well as pharmacology.

Ayurveda now among the alternative complementary systems of medicine is over 5000 years old. Its origin and the compilation of Caraka Samhita are noted. The nature of mind as a sensory and a motor organ, its structure and functions are discussed. The concept of Thdosha theory and Trigunas are explained besides the so-called master-forms of Doshas namely Prana, Tejas and Ojas. The constituional ...

AIDS is presently assuming global importance as its tentacles spread far and wide. Consequently there is a frantic search to find an effective medicine for this scourage. The learned Ayurveda physician analyses the theoretical basis for the treatment of AIDS from the angle of Ayurveda.

In chronic diseases, the Kalpa method of therapy prescribed in Ayurveda for revitalization and overall improvement of health is discussed in this paper. Also reports here that clinical trial of Agrogyavardhini Kalpa in chronic GIT disease confirms the efficacy of Kalps therapy in boosting the general health of the patient as reflected by its nutritional status etc. Clinical symptoms also improv...

Gurdjieff called man a plural being because he considered men as divided in themselves, with hundreds and thousands of “I”s. But only an extraordinary man can have many “I”s of uniquely diverse characteristic features, recognize and maintain a fine balance and successfully use them for the sake of the society. P. R. Krishna Kumar, the head of Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (Coimbatore) Ltd. is such a bei...

Ayurveda – the Science of Life – contains a lot of valuable scientific information which needs to be explored fully in a systematic way for the benefit of mankind. Though some of the important aspects like interaction between mental and physical health and their casual relationship have now been recognized by the enlightened scientific community all over the world, it is regrettable that some o...

Ayurveda considers food to be the best source of nourishment as well as medication for the pregnant woman. The nine monthly diet is singularly unique to Ayurveda. It changes in accordance with the growth of the fetus in the womb and at the same time ensures health of the mother. One can find remnants of this dietics with midwives and older women, but a detailed and comprehensive diet plan is be...

In the concluding part of the study the author highlights Tridosha theory (Three humours) and bioenergy and reviews the whole situation of Ayurveda around the world.