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Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 41

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Kolkata, West Bengal, IND, 2008-08-23 14:48:15 (IndiaPRwire.com) -- Managing asthma is easier now. World's first poly-herbal mouth dissolving tablet for respiratory distress has been brought out by Asoka Lifescience Limited after rigorous research and development by Jadavpur University. This is the first time a novel drug delivery has been implemented in poly-herbal segment making the medicine even more efficacious.

--- Dr Gopika Ajith the author is Chief Physician at Healthway Ayurveda

According to Ayurveda all types of arthritis involve a dosha called 'vatha'

Arthritis is generally known as an old age affliction. Most of us have either seen somebody in the family suffering from arthritis or known someone who has it. Arthritis is a chronic disease and can be very painful.

Calcutta News.Net - Prashant K. Nanda
Monday 3rd November, 2008 (IANS)

India has patented an ayurveda medicine that promises to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy during cancer treatment and improve the blood platelet count among patients.

--- By Dr.Hiren Parekh

Ayurveda explains the role of food in maintenance of vigorous health. There is an interesting and important episode described in the text of Ayurvedic Medicine. While discussing with Rishi Punarvasu - the author of “Charak Samhita”, some Vaidyas (ancient Ayurvedic doctors) raised the query “Ko ruka?” (Meaning: who does not fall ill?). Somebody said - one who eats Chyavanprash (a paste created from healthy ingredients) every morning, other said “Who takes lavan bhaskar and triphala regularly?” while others opine eating chandravati every day as the source of health. Finally the fundamental principle of natural maintenance of good health was expressed by Vagbhatt as - Hitbhuka, Mitbhuka, Ritbhuika.

--- BBC News

One of the first hospitals outside South Asia which specialises in ancient Indian medical techniques has opened in London.

The Ayurvedic Charitable Hospital has 30 beds and five doctors and will offer free treatment to patients who have suffered for years with chronic ailments.

A recent research done by scholars of Burdwan University in the suburbs of Kolkata has shown that the berries of a wild weed used in Ayurvedic formulation can help to eradicate mosquitoes spreading dengue and act as a resistant to synthetic insecticide. The weed which helps in eradicating dengue is known as Solanum villosum which a member of the family of nightshade possessing medical properties and are used as Ayurvedic herbs.

--- Pukka Herbs

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian philosophy of health and wellbeing. It means the ‘art of living wisely.’ In simple terms, Ayurveda is a holistic system which guides us so that we can live a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. It recognises that we are all unique and focuses on food, lifestyle, massage, yoga and herbal remedies to suit our individual make-up.

Winter Self-Care: Practices from Ayurveda and Yoga

January 20, 2011

Espe Guardiola joins Rev. Ellen Grace O’Brian from Center for Spiritual Enlightenment on The Yoga Hour online broadcast for insights on complete well-being. Yoga and its sister science Ayurveda offer a wealth of wisdom for staying spiritually centered and physically healthy in Winter.

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There is no known cure for Alzheimer's disease.Scientists in the UK and India are examining the ancient Indian ayurvedic medicine for possible use in drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease.