Indian Traditional / folklore Medicine is source of many herbs which are not included in Ayurveda material medica. As potential to develop new compounds and chemotherapeutic agents are found through in vitro and vivo studies, it is right time to include new herbs in to Ayurveda pharmacopeias. Tridax is one such multifaceted weed available throughout the continent which can be used as a substitute for many herbs. The prime focus of scientific Ayurveda is to strengthen the herbal treasure house through Ayurvedic concept based researches. The present endeavor embarks on analyzing the updated information of Tridax identification, phyto-anatomy, phyto-chemical study, toxicity and therapeutics, to fortify the knowledge of rich traditional folkore practices followed since years to the well being of mankind.

The deterioration of vision in elderly people is a major health problem. Like every part of our body, our eyes change as we grow older. Aging of the eyes affects all ocular structures. By the age 50, one in every three has some vision impairing eye disease. Common Geriatric eye problems are Cataract, Glaucoma, Age related Macular degeneration (AMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry eye syndrome, Ptosis, Entropion, Ectropion, Floaters, Blepharospasm etc. The prevalence rate of each of these ocular conditions increases with age. Three fourth of all blindness and vision impairment are either preventable or treatable. The biggest challenge with Geriatric eye problem is that in most of the cases the condition cannot be attributed to a single cause. Ayurveda has the interventions those enhance physiological processes that influence metabolic and immunological status, (like Chyavanprasha,Triphala) & such interventions are significant in the context of Geriatric care. Subsequent eye diseases were reviewed fromAyurvedic and biomedical literature and corresponding preventive strategies were searched. The review elaborates over the concept of geriatric eye disorders and their management through Dincharya, Rituchary, Rasayana therapy, Yoga Kriyakalpas of eye and Panchakarma procedures. It would be appropriate to consider these time tested ancient measures on scientific parameters so thatAyurveda can help the sufferings in a better way.

Pharmaceutics is the science of dosage form design. Ayurveda carries high reputation for providing early thoughts relating to theories and techniques of different aspects of pharmaceuticals sciences. The present study deals with the physic-chemical analysis of Vasavalehya prepared by two different methods of extraction i.e., the direct squeezing method [Swarasa] and the Putapaka method. Hence in order to observe, compare and interpret the changes that might occur during the different methods of preparation, this study was planned incorporating the physicochemical analysis & TLC. Non reducing sugars were found more in Vasavalehya prepared by Swarasa extraction method than the Putapaka method. Successive extraction with ethyl alcohol has shown that Putapaka method yielded more organic constituents. TLC has revealed that there were two additional Rf values observed in Putapaka method using the Benxene: Ethyl acetate (6:1) as compared to the rest seen in Swarasa method. The results provide preliminary hints towards phytochemical mechanism involved in traditional method of preparation.

Bhaishajya Kalpana is a branch of Ayurveda which deals with the source, descriptions and the art of producing various pharmaceutical preparations by following several processes by which it becomes easily digestible, therapeutically more effective and stable for a long period. Among all these preparations Kshara Kalpana enjoys due respect in the Ayurvedic pharmacy. Ksharas are the ashes of herbal drugs or derivatives of such ashes in the form of solutions or crystals and used in many disorders. The present study is concerned with the formulation Panaviraladi Bhasma mentioned in Sahasrayogam and Chikitsamanjiri, the traditional Malayalam publications. Some of the Folk practioners & Ayurvedic Physicians of Kerala use this Yogam to treat the Sotha (bodily swelling). However till now no scientific studies have been carried outwith respect to its preparation and analysis. Hence special emphasis was given to convert the Bhasma form into Kshara form according to standard preparation methods and was analyzed. Ksharas of Panaviral, Kokilaksha, Apamarga & Kadalikanda were prepared individually by Samanya Kshara Nirman Vidhi taking ash water proportion as 1:6 and mixed together in equal proportion to prepare the Panaviraladi Kshara .The organoleptic properties of the drugs revealed that the colour of the drug to be white, having metallic smell,pungent & salty taste and smooth touch. Ion exchange chromatography, Conventional titrometry and atomic absorption spectrophotometry study showed the presence of sodium (8.01%), potassium (13.5%), chloride (13.4%) sulphate (10.9%) carbonate (21.9%) phosphate (0.14%) and iron (0.006 %) respectively. The values which have been obtained through this analysis may serve as the standard parameters for genuine preparation ofthe Panaviraladi Kshara.

Indian Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry accounts for 34% of the Global BPO market of 2010. It has offered an employment to over 4.5 million Indian people with 50% of employees below 25 years. A good work environment, decent emoluments and financial incentives offered in the BPO industry has a dark side that leads to physical, psychological, behavioral and interpersonal problems. The stressful working conditions affect the body, mind and soul of the BPO personnel. The present article deals with the Applied Swasthavritta with special reference to the health problems of Indian BPO employees.

Rasashastra is a branch of Ayurveda including the study of metallic and mineral preparations. Rasa Dravya is processed with herbs as such to convert from Nirendriya and Sendriya. Rashaushadhi prepared from mercury are divided into four categories: Kupipakwa, Kharaliya, Parpati andPottali. Out of these Kupipakwa and Pottali Rasayana are more potent and fast acting. Present study aimed to study the pharmaceutical process involved in the preparation of Rasasindoora and to decide the Regulation of heat and record of temperature changes while preparing Rasasindoora

Sciatic nerve is the largest nerve of the lower limb, which is formed by lumbo sacral plexus. It is having two components Common peroneal and tibial nerve. Commonly the Sciatic Nerve takes bifurcation at the upper angle of the popliteal fossa. It may variable at different levels. During the routine dissection a significant variation of bifurcation of the sciatic nerve was observed. The bifurcation was within the Pelvic region. The aim of this case study is to provide and define the variation of sciatic nerve bifurcation and its anatomical relation obtained from human cadaver. The dissimilarity in Sciatic nerve bifurcation is very important in surgical and clinical practice.

Ksheera Dhuma traditional treatment practiced in Kerala in different Vatavyadhi especially in Ardita. Acharya Charaka and Sushruta mentioned Nadisweda and this Ksheera Dhuma comes under this category. This treatment acts mainly acts as Snehana, Swedana and Brumhana effect. Nadisweda is indicated in Ardita Vyadhi by Sushruta and Charaka. The modified form of the same is KsheeraDhuma. In this Article the practical application of KsheeraDhuma, Indications, and its action has been discussed.

Ayurveda is holistic medical science and it is with established theories and principles. Out of all “Purushoeyam Lok samitam” i.e. individual is the epitome of the universe, is a unique theory of Ayurvedic holistic approach. This concept not only explains the understanding of human body in coherence with nature but also illustrates the evolution of Tridosha theory, which is based on a Pancha Mahabuta,fundamental and centralized concept ofAyurveda

People are exposed to several kinds of toxins in our day to day life. Air pollution, Water pollution, exposure to Pesticides, Chemicals, and Fertilizers etc is a small part of the toxicity story. These poisons may not be potent enough to cause acute illness, but can cause ill effects even after a long period. These toxins are deposited in the body in a concealed form without being eliminated timely and properly. Such toxins are of latent toxicity is named as Dooshi Visha in Ayurveda and it causes many diseases in the body. Application of Dooshi Visha concept for the diagnosis and treatment can give rise better results in present scenario. In general sense the Dooshi Visha vitiates Dhatus inside the body with its ‘Dooshan Swabhava’ Dooshi Visha is not a type of poison rather it is a transformed state or latent stage which can be attained by any type of poison. It elucidate that any poison can become Dooshi Visha, when it is subjected to time, denaturized by antidotes, dried by fire. Poisons which are naturally weak in potency are also fall under this category. Dooshi Visha an important contribution of Ayurveda to the world not yet explored to its final extent.