Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge 
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This article reviews some recent developments in this area – to begin with we review the nature and social organization of traditional knowledge. Then we go on to look at knowledge in the specific domains of agriculture as well as healthcare and a recent effort for the comprehensive do cumentation of traditional knowledge across all domains. We then look at testing and validation efforts that have taken place along traditional/classical lines. Examples are cited from the area of agriculture. It is seen that there is overwhelming evidence in favour of the validity of such knowledge .
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Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - November 29, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Optimization of fermentation variables for Ayurvedic formulation, Drakshasava by Response Surface Methodology and its marker based validation studies
Title: Optimization of fermentation variables for Ayurvedic formulation, Drakshasava by Response Surface Methodology and its marker based validation studies
Authors: Prerna; Vidhu, Aeri
Abstract: The concept of fermentation has been part of various Ayurvedic formulations since ages. Drakshasava is one of the self fermented Ayurvedic medicine containing Vitis vinifera L. as major ingredient. However, lack of modern technology and long processing time of these classical formulations may interfere with growing needs of industries. To cope up with the current health care standards, optimization of existing Ayurvedic formulat...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - November 1, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Effect of repeated extraction of white ash with water on physicochemical properties of Palash Kshar
Title: Effect of repeated extraction of white ash with water on physicochemical properties of Palash Kshar
Authors: Nilawad, V R; Gandhi, P K; Lagad, C K; Ingole, R K
Abstract: Kshar Kalpana is the method of extraction of white alkaline substances present in the white ash of the plant. Ancient scholars used single- time extraction by variation in the quantum (4, 6 and 8 times) of solvent (water). Modern pharmaceutics recommend the repetition of extraction till getting maximum extract. So it is necessary to compare the Palash Kshar prepared by using single and repeated extraction by using water. Palash Kshar was prepared ...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - November 1, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
A reliability test for the body constitution diagnosis using wrist pulse analysis based on Ayurveda
Title: A reliability test for the body constitution diagnosis using wrist pulse analysis based on Ayurveda
Authors: M, Sukesh Rao; K, Ravishankar; Rao, Rathnamala
Abstract: Wrist pulse diagnosis is the most primitive and apparent way to know about the human body condition for the diagnosis of disease. Ayurveda, an ancient Indian science, introduced wrist pulse diagnosis in the name of ‘Nadi’. Due to the lack of expertise and standardisation, the knowledge of Nadi is limited to very few Ayurvedic practitioners. An automated wrist pulse reading instrument can overcome this problem and help in non-invasive diagnosis usi...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - November 1, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Integrative Therapy based on Yoga, Ayurveda and Modern Western Medicine for treatment of high-risk cases of COVID-19: A telemedicine-based case series
We report a telemedicine-based case-series of 30 mild/moderate (classification based on guidelines by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India) COVID-19 patients, treated using Integrative Therapy based on Ayurveda, Yoga and Modern Western Medicine, i.e., MWM (allopathy). Cases were high-risk owing to comorbidities like Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, Ulcerative colitis, Chronic Kidney Disease and/or age above 60. The cases have been categorized into YAS (Yoga-Ayurveda based treatment, with possibly allopathic Supplements: 4 patients), YASP (Yoga-Ayurveda based treatment, with po...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - July 31, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Fingerprinting of Sahaj Vati, additive for natural lovastatin production
Title: Fingerprinting of Sahaj Vati, additive for natural lovastatin production
Authors: Yadav, Kapil Deo
Abstract: The lovastatin has been used in hypercholesterolemia and heart diseases for therapeutic as well as preventative purposes and
it is naturally obtained from filamentous fungi such as Aspergillus through biotechnological approach. The additives in fungal
media which enhances the fungal growth should also increase the production of lovastatin. Finger printing of
Sahaj Vati, a herbo-mineral formulation comprising mixture of Plumbago zeylanica, Curcuma longa, Shilajeet, Commiphora
mukul and Clerodendrum phlom...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - July 1, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Ayurvedic herbal extracts suppress Candidal biofilms in vitro
In conclusion Triphala, but not M. elengi, extracts exhibit selective and differential biofilm inhibitory activity against Candida species. C. albicans biofilms are more resistant to the anti-biofilm activity of Triphala.
Page(s): 499-504 (Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge)
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - July 1, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory response by two formulations of Jatyadi thailam in healing diabetic foot ulcers
Title: Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory response by two formulations of Jatyadi thailam in healing diabetic foot ulcers
Authors: Swathi, K; Sumathi, S; Kumar, Somit; Sripathi, Shubashini K
Abstract: Jatyadi thailam is a polyherbal formulation used by Ayurvedic practitioners and clinically reported for the treatment of inflammation related ailment specifically in non-healing chronic foot ulcers. The study is focused to validate and compare the Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI) and Yogagrantha (YG) formulations of Jatyadi thailam in vitro, for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory potential. Antimicrobial activity of...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - July 1, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
HYSSOP and POLIUM could help to prevent COVID-19 in high-risk population: The results of a parallel randomized placebo-controlled field trial
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of HYSSOP (composed of Hyssopus officinalis L., Echium amoenum Fisch& C. A. Mey and Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) and POLIUM (contained Teucrium polium L., Cuscuta epithymum Murr and Cichorium intybus L.) combined distilled herbal medicines compared to placebo in the prevention of COVID-19. This is a double-blind parallel placebo-controlled field trial conducted on 751 asymptomatic individuals whose one of the family members recently had a positive RT-PCR test for COVID-19. They were divided into three groups including POLIUM, HYSSOP and placebo using random blocks with a 1:1:1 allo...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - May 27, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
In vitro anticancer activity of medicinal plants of Himalayan region
Title: In vitro anticancer activity of medicinal plants of Himalayan region
Authors: Bhardwaj, Pallavi; Thakur, Shraya
Abstract: Plant-derived products have great potential to develop novel cancer preventive and therapeutic agents. Himalayan region is known for its vast reserve of natural resources. The present study was planned with the objective to explore the anticancer potential of plants of Himalayan region. Total twenty lyophilized plant extracts were prepared after extraction with 70% ethanol. All plant extracts were evaluated for percent cytotoxicity against LC-540 Leydig Cell Testicular Tumor cell line (rats) at...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - April 1, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Efficacy of hydro-methanolic extract of Neolamarckia cadamba bark over hematological & biochemical parameters of Wistar albino rats and against microorganisms
Title: Efficacy of hydro-methanolic extract of Neolamarckia cadamba bark over hematological& biochemical parameters of Wistar albino rats and against microorganisms
Authors: Khandelwal, Vishal; Choudhary, Pradeep Kumar
Abstract: Activity of the hydro-methanolic (HM) extract of Neolamarckia cadamba bark was studied over hematological and biochemical parameters of Wistar albino rats as well as its antimicrobial potential was tested against certain bacterial (Gram positive: S. aureus& B. subtilis, Gram negative: E. coli& P. aeruginosa) and fungal strains (A. niger& C. albicans). Efficacy of HM extract of N. cadamba bark ove...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - April 1, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Ethnobotanical and ethnoveterinary survey in Paraguay: Medicinal plants used for deworming
This study aimed to collect data on the use of medicinal plants (MPs) for humans and veterinary practices and at listing p lant species with potential anthelmintic properties to select some plant species for further studies following three criteria (availability, originality and popularity). A cross sectional survey was conducted with a total of 384 participants, using semi-structured face-to-face interviews and a free list. To evaluate quantitative data of MPs, two ethnobotanical indices were calculated, the Salience index (SI) and the Use Value (UV). The importance and use of MPs in the population of study was high, 98% ...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - April 1, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
A single-center non-blinded randomized clinical trial to assess the safety and effectiveness of PhR160 spray in the treatment of COVID-19 pneumonia
This study was conducted to assess the safety and effectiveness of PHR160 spray in improving pulmonary symptoms of COVID-19 patients. This was a single-centre, non-blinded randomized clinical trial with two parallel groups in two different wards of Baqiyatallah hospital, Tehran, Iran. Participants were 63 male patients diagnosed with COVID-19 pneumonia, divided into 2 groups of 32 in the intervention group and 31 in the control group. The intervention group received 5 days of PHR160 spray, 10 puffs each day, 300 micrograms in each puff in addition to the routine treatment. Oxygen saturation was measured by a pulse oximeter...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - March 2, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
UPLC-MS profiling, antimicrobial and antipyretic activities of Deverra scoparia Coss. & Dur. extracts
This study aimed to evaluate antimicrobial and antipyretic activities of infusion
and ethereal extracts. The antimicrobial activity was tested using disk diffusion method against bacterial and fungal
strains. While the antipyretic activity was assessed by yeast induced pyrexia in rats at doses of 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg for
each extract. Results showed a strong antimicrobial activity range by the extracts; the infusion extract has an
increased inhibition from 45 ±0.004 mm and 52±0.003 mm with bactericidal effect against all bacterial strains tested.
The ethereal extract presented a strong antimicrobial activity abou...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - January 1, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
Phyto-chemistry and therapeutic potential of litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.): An age-old ingredient in traditional medicine
Title: Phyto-chemistry and therapeutic potential of litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.): An age-old ingredient in traditional medicine
Authors: Mir, Hidayatullah; Perveen, Nusrat
Abstract: The litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.), long been used in traditional medicine, has been endowed by nature with myriad biological properties that makes it a potential crop for healing various sufferings of mankind. Different bioactive compounds like flavonoids and anthocyanins have been reported from pulp as well as the non-edible tissues such as seed, pericarp, flowers and leaves which possess strong free radical scavenging activities and ca...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - January 1, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: research
