Archive for the Alternative & Ayurveda Category

Different Ayurveda Treatments

Posted on November 9, 2005 with No Comments

Following are some of the Ayurveda treatments :

Lepanam : This is a process by which medicated herbal paste is applied on the affected part. This is useful for various types of inflammatory conditions. Read More »

Benefits of Ayurvedic treatment

Posted on October 18, 2005 with No Comments

In sanskrit Ayurvedic means ’science of life’. Ayurveda is the first such medical systems who recognizes that all diseases are the direct manifestation of one’s mental conditions. Read More »

Emerging Trends in the Herbal Pharmaceutical Industry and Practice

Posted on May 22, 2005 with No Comments

Medicinal plants constitute an effective source of traditional (e.g., Ayurvedic, Chinese, Unani and Homeopathy) and modern medicine. Herbal medicine has been shown to have genuine utility and about 80% of rural populations depend on medicinal herbs as their sole source of primary health care. Read More »

Quality Control & Assurance Issues

Posted on May 22, 2005 with No Comments

Herbal medicines are becoming increasingly popular and more patients are visiting alternative medicine clinics. Under these circumstances it is imperative that people be made aware of the efficacy and safety of the drug. Given the increasing use of herbal medicines, efforts to identify the markers in these extracts have been ongoing. Markers are chemically defined constituents of a herbal drug, which are of interest for control purposes. Read More »

The Lost Glory of Folk medicine

Posted on May 22, 2005 with No Comments

Folk medicine is significant source of Ayurvedic, Unani, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Medical herbalism. Folk medicine incorporates crude medicinal herbs, decoctions and infusions and syrups. Read More »