Archive for the Alternative & Ayurveda Category
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »