This works look into the theoretical aspects of management of AIDS related conditions as told in the samhitas.

In the present study we report some physico-chemical standards for Karpooradi taila which is a medicated oil used for the treatment of "Varrthavikaram". The physicochemical standards and the Thin Layer chromatographic pattern can be used as a finger print standard for Karpooradi taila.

Alternative medicine in Bangladesh context means Unani/Ayurvedic and Homeopathic medicine. Government recognizes and patronizes allopathic (modern and western) medicine. This system through Government Institutions viz. hospitals and health care centres can offer services to only about 30% people. The other two systems (Unani/Ayurvedic and Homeopathic) can serve 50-60% people. Limited health man...

Naga bhasma is one of those reputed ayurvedic bhasmas which are claimed to possess some extraordinary medical properties. However, identification of a genuine sample of naga bhasma is a challenging problem. Because at present naga bhasma is manufactured by different ayurvedic pharmacies, by following different methods, these products are not standardised either from chemical and structural poin...

Naga Bhasma is used in various ailments and also as tonic in Ayurvedic practice. Mention has been made in Ayurvedic literature that this drug has regenerative action on testicular tissue. Therefore plan was made to study the regenerative capability on tests. It was observed that the test drug when given simultaneously with Cd cl(2) showed marked prevention of toxic effects of Cd cl(2) and when ...

In this sample study the authors report the efficacy of an Ayurvedic compound drug administered in Children under 2 years age suffering from non specific infantile diarrhoea.

In this paper the author probes the identity of Candranandana a well known author and commentator of various works in Ayurvedic literature by interpreting the classical texts.