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Agronomic evaluation of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) and groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) intercropping system
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, 2009) Prashaanth, R.; Seran, T.H.; Brintha, I.; Sivachandiran, S.
An analysis of the barriers of introducing yoga educational program for school students in Sri Lanka
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, 2014) Dissanayake, H.M.N.R.; Samarakoon, S.M.S.
Analysis of the mandibular molar dental measurements of skeletal remains of prehistoric and recent human populations in Sri Lanka
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, 2009) Chandimal, K.M.; Yasawardena, S.G.; Adikari, G.
Analysis of the metal content in Ayurvedic medicated oil; Vāthavidurangādī thaila
(Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019) Jayasinghe, R.N.S.; Weerasooriya, W.M.B.; Rajapakshe, C.S.K.
The Ayurvedic medicines of herbo-mineral origin are widely used in Sri Lanka. The metal contamination in such products is frequently reported in recent years. As accumulation of excessive amount of metals in the human body leads to various health hazards, the precise determination of such contaminants is required for safety assurance before usage. The Ayurvedic medicated oil, Vāthavidurangadī Thaila, is a popular medication prescribed by Ayurvedic physicians to treat several diseases and disorders. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the concentration of selected metals in commercially available samples of Vāthavidurangadī Thaila using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS). The ten samples of Vāthavidurangadī Thaila collected from Colombo, Kandy, Kalutara, Galle and Gampaha districts were analyzed, for the content of Aluminum (Al), Copper (Cu), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr) and Lead (Pb) after acid digestion of samples with conc. HNO3 ,H2O2 and 70% HClO4. According to the results, Cu was found in all samples, Cr was detected in six samples but Pb was detected only in four samples. Al, Cu, Cd, Cr and Pb contents in oil samples were found in the range of 0.29-9.54 ppm, 2.34-10.80 ppm, 0.04-0.25 ppm, 3.02-4.39 ppm and 0.98-2.81 ppm respectively. The mean concentration values of Al, Cu, Cd, Cr and Pb were 4.7088 ppm, 4.7844 ppm, 0.0576 ppm, 1.5912 ppm and 0.8568 ppm respectively. The trend of abundance of metals in oil samples of Vāthavidurangadī Thaila followed the sequence of Cu >Al > Cr > Pb >Cd. According to the results, Al and Cr contents in some of the oil samples were higher than the maximum allowable limit recommended by WHO in drinking water. Chromium and Aluminum are not permissible for herbal medicines according to the WHO standards but Cd, Pb, Cu contents in all oil samples were lower than the maximum allowable limit recommended by WHO in herbal medicines.
Analysis of the properties of Tamalakyadi Kvatha: a critique.
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Ranasinghe, R.L.D.S.; Ediriweera, E.R.H.S.S.
Tamalakyadi Kvatha is one of the popular decoctions among Ayurveda physicians. It is commonly used for ailments such as Peenasa, Arsha, Shwasa, Kasa and Agnimandya. This comprehensive overview is a step towards analysing Ayurveda pharmacodynamic properties, phytochemical content and bioactivities of the ingredients of Tamalakyadi Kvatha and its utility in the selected diseases. Data were collected from authentic Ayurveda texts and electronic sources. It covers the entire plants of Phyllanthus amarus and Solanum xanthocarpum, pericarp of Terminalia chebula, roots of Solanum trilobatum, Solanum melongina, Adhatoda vasica, Piper chaba and Clerodendrum serrutum, fruits of Piper longum, rhizome of Zingiber officinale, stem of Tinospora cordifolia, and seeds of Piper nigrum. With the predominance of Tikta Rasa (67%), Katu Rasa (67%), Laghu Guna (92%), Ruksha Guna (75%) and Katu Vipaka (50%), Tamalakyadi Kvatha pacies vitiated Kapha Dosha. Due to its Ushna Veerya (75%) it pacies both vitiated Kapha and Vata Dosha. Madhura Vipaka (50%) is capable of pacifying vitiated Pitta Dosha. It also has Deepana (83%), Pachana (83%), Shwasahara (58%), Vatanulomana (58%), Kasahara (50%), Kaphaghna (50%), Jvaraghna (33%) and Sirovirechana (32%) properties. The ingredients are rich with valuable phytochemicals viz; alkaloids, avonoids, glycosides, tannin and volatile oils. These phytochemicals are scientically proven to possess anti-inammatory, anti-cholinergic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, diuretic and hypoglycaemic activities. Therefore, it can be justied that due to its pharmacodynamic properties and bioactivities Tamalakyadi Kvatha can be specically used in the management of Vata Kapha Janya diseases. The administration of this Kvatha is useful in Agnimandya and Arsha since it possesses the properties of Agnivardhaka.
Analytical study on Navarathna Kalka prepared by classical and conventional methods
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, 2014) Kumara, K.W.D.C.C.; Samarakoon, S.M.S.; Samarathunga, L.M.D.D.K.
An analytical study on the antimicrobial activity of Visarpahara Tailaya against Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus.
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Madumali, M.G.B.; Wickramarachchi, W.J.; Karunarathna, E.D.C.; Sudesh, A.D.H.
Visarpahara Tailaya is a herbo-mineral preparation recommended to use clinically in the management of eczema, scabies, itches and other types of skin diseases mainly caused by bacteria and fungi. This study was conducted to determine the antimicrobial activity of this drug using the standard Antimicrobial Sensitivity Test against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. The test was performed according to the Well diffusion Method having 6 mm diameter wells on Mueller Hinton Agar (MHA) for S. aureus and Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) for C. albicans. As the positive controls, Amoxicillin 10mg/ml was used for S.aureus and Fluconazole 2.5mg /ml for C. albicans. According to the results, the test drug showed an average Inhibition Zone Diameter (IZD) of 12mm for S. aureus and 17mm for C. albicans while the positive controls showed 51mm and 25mm respectively .These results show that the test drug Visarpahara Thailaya is effective for both test organisms with an increased effectiveness for C.albicans compared to S. aureus. Therefore, it is concluded that Visarpahara Tailaya can be effectively used in the management of C. albicans while it is less effective for S. aureus.
An analytical study to ascertain the usage of Yoga Asana as a supportive measure in management Haemorrhoids
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, 2014) Karandugoda, K.K.I.E.; Perera, B.S.R.
Ancient native medicine for Leukemia in Sri Lanka
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, 2014) Perera, B.R.P.S.; Perera, B.P.R.
Antenatal care for reducing ocular and auditory disorders.
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Kadam, S.
The aim of Garbhini paricharya is to maintain a healthy progeny, i.e., child having long life, good health and fortune, power of supremacy, energy, complexion and healthy sensory organs. Health of all sensory organs (Indriya) of individual can be affected by various factors like Beeja vikriti, diet consumed by mother during antenatal period, consumption of garbhopaghatakarabhavas and diseases occurred during pregnancy. These factors can lead to some disorders of eye or ear, which in turn can affect the whole life of the individual. With the help of Ayurvedic principles, it is possible to prevent from some of these eye and ear disorders to be transmitted to the foetus. For prevention of these disorders, several steps can be followed; preconceptional care, antenatal care and intrapartum and postpartum care. In families having history of eye or ear disorders, preconceptional panchakarma therapy to conception willingcouple and some medicines can be used for preventing transmission of such disorders to the foetus. According to Ayurveda, Indriya utapatti in foetus takes place in the third month and its upachaya in fourth and fth months. During this period, it is important to prescribe specic diet, herbs which can increase the strength of particular organs in order to control some ophthalmic and auditory disorders. An attempt is made in this paper to elaborate the conceptual study of the etiological factors which can affect the functions of eyes and ears. Several measures are suggested to be followed during prenatal and natal period which can increase the strength of these organs and achive Indriyasampannata.
Antibacterial activity of Kaluduru (Nigella sativa) crude oil against Staphylococci organisms isolated from mastitis cows
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, 2009) Sarjoon, M.A.C.M.; Wijewardana, T.G.; Mahusoon, M.M.
Antibacterial activity of Maha Thuwāla Thaila against laboratory specimens of Staphylococcus aureus: an experimental study
(Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019) Thiwanthika, U.A.C.; Vitharana, P.
Ayurveda and indigenous herbal preparations are used in the treatment of various types of infectious wounds. They are composed of many herbs which naturally contain anti-microbial compounds. They can be effectively used against bacterial and fungal infections. Maha Thuwāla Thaila is a medicine for external application which is mostly used in indigenous medicine in Sri Lanka to cure chronic wounds, cut-injury wounds, orthopedic wounds and burned wounds. In addition, this oil preparation is clinically used in orthopedic treatment (Sandi Baghna Cikitsa) to cure Sandi Baghna. It consists of many herbs, oils, spices and minerals which have a number of anti-bacterial and anti-fungal compounds. Generally, all types of skin wounds are colonized by various types of bacteria. Common among these bacteria types is Staphylococcus aureus which is considered the classic opportunist bacteria which takes advantage of broken skin or other entry sites to cause an infection. But efficacy of this oil against Staphylococcus aureus in wounds is not scientifically evaluated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate tthe ant-bacterial activity of Maha Thuwāla Thaila against the laboratory specimen of Staphylococcus aureus by using Anti-bacterial Susceptibility Test (ABST). In this study Amoxicillin (5 mg/ml) was used as a positive control. The tested oil sample has shown 8.83 mm mean inhibitory zone diameter while positive control showed 39.33 mm of mean diameter. This result concludes that the tested samples of Maha Thuwāla Thaila showed less significant anti-bacterial activity against the laboratory specimens of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria under these laboratory conditions
Antibacterial activity of two different Prathisaranas against periodontitis.
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Abegunasekara, N.S.; Peiris, K.P.P.; Sudesh, A.D.H.
'Kushtaadi Choorna and Shwethamanjana Choorna' are used in the treatment ofDanthamulagatha Roga such as Sheethada, Danthaweshta and Upakusha. These formulations are used specially as a local treatment. Staphylococcus aureus and Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are main causative organisms of periodontal diseases. The present study was carried out to determine the antibacterial activity of Kushtaadi choorna andShwethamanjana choorna using agar well diffusion method in comparison with standard antibiotic Amoxicillin against the Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) and Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The samples of Prathisarana were prepared in ne powder form, Amoxicillin as positive control and triplicates were made for each test. Observation was recorded by measuring the diameter of the inhibitory zones surrounding the wells. According to the results, inhibitory effect of both Prathisarana samples were signicantfor Staphylococcus aureus and Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Antipoisonous (vishaghana) effect of Ghee: a review
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, 2014) Wijesinghe, W.A.M.S.; Karandugoda, K.K.I.E.
Application of special Ayurvedic treatment procedures for enhancement of quality of Uttamanga.
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Punchihewa, S.G.
The human being, the most complexed creature in the world, has excellent brain functions including the ability of literacy, speaking, thinking, creativity, sensibility, technical knowledge and many more. With the evolution of the world, God Mahabrahma presented this unbelievable gift to mankind. Since then the human used and exploited his brain to fulll his needs and appetence, not only for constructive purposes but also for destructive purposes changing this world to its present state. As a result, people are suffering from numerous medical problems which further develop competitiveness, sedentary and comfortable life style, stress and unsatised egos etc. Among all these countless disorders, those which affect Uttamanga (Head)should be given prime concern. Skin, Nethra (eye), Karna (ear), Nasa (nose) and Mukha (mouth)are the main doors which inuence the brain and lead not only for the causation of Urdhvachatrugata diseases but also for other physical illnesses. 'Stress' is a mental condition which can destroy the man within few seconds. Most non-communicable diseases and occupation AL diseases too are stemming from these organs as a result of stress. Modern science and technologies have failed in nding solutions for these problems. But Ayurveda system explains and clearly advocates effective measures to prevent and overcome all such diseases by using powerful therapeutic techniques. Shiromurdha Thila treatment (for head), Vakthra Vimardhana(for face), Akshi Tharpana (for eyes), Karna Poorna (for Ear), Nasya (for nose) are some of them. Ayurvedic medicine has very powerful therapeutic methods which revealed primary importance in self - care and self - healing individualized system. The preventive measures ofUrdhva-chathrugata diseases from great Vedic tradition must be identied.
Ayurveda management of chronic headache: a case report
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Dhiman, K.
Chronic headache is termed as a headache experiencing for fteen or more days per month. It is estimated that chronic headache affects 4% to 5% of general population. A 58 - year old workingwoman visited for Ayurveda management with the complaint of headache with insomnia. Her history and clinical examinations revealed that she was having history of being unable to sleep and headache for last 4 -5 years. She was being treated at Modern Medical Institute, New Delhi for last 3 -4 years. Sedatives and pain killers had been prescribed to her and had taken since the treatment started from modern hospital. Being within the age group of menopausal age, she was given counseling and Ayurvedic management based on Ayurveda principles. Within weeks of Ayurveda management she received relief and all the allopathic medicines were gradually withdrawn.
Ayurvedic management of Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine).
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Vaghela, D.B.
Ardhavabhedaka denes Ardha Mastaka Vedana. Migraine, the most common cause of vascular headache aficts approximately 15% of women and 6% of men. Migraine can often be recognized by its activators like stress, lack of sleep, worries, red wine, menses, estrogen etc. and by its deactivators like sleep, relaxation, meditation, pregnancy, exhilaration and drugs. Modern life style and stress are the main causative factors for the condition. Many medications have been tried and a many are still under research, but modern drugs are not acceptable due to their inherent drawbacks. In contrast, Ayurveda has a variety of natural medication in the treatment of Ardhavabhedaka. It was planned to compare the results between Laghu Sutashekhara Rasa orally in Group A, Brihat Dashamoola Taila Nasya in Group B, placebo drug in Group C and Goghrita Nasya in Group D. Total 150 patients were selected. The overall effect of therapy showed that in Group A, 38% patients cured while 36% patients showed marked improvement. In Group B, 46.67% patients moderately improved while 35.55% patients showed marked improvement. In Group C, 90% patients did not show considerable change. In Group D, 48.89% patients moderately improved and 28.89% patients showed marked improvement. No any adverse drug reaction was found during the whole study. From the results and observation it can be concluded that Group A shows better results in Ardhavabhedaka.
Ayurvedic management of Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion: a case study.
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Abegunasekara, N.S.; Peiris, K.P.P.
Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO) is one of the major causes of sudden painless loss of vision after diabetic retinopathy. Two third of patients with ischemic BRVO are prone to blindness.There has been no treatment identied so far to reverse open the blocked vessels to maintain perfusion and the available treatment modality (laser photocoagulation) is not effective in the absence of macular perfusion. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efcacy of selected Ayurveda modalities in the management of BRVO and to study the pathogenesis of BRVO. A 68 year-old male patient with unilateral BRVO reported to the Shalakya clinic, having a visual acuity 3/60 in right eye and 6/24 in left eye with distorted vision and visual eld defect. His near vision was CF in right eye and N8 in left eye. The patient did not have any other complications such as diabetic, hypertension or any other systemic disease. He was administrated with selected Ayurveda modalities for three (03) months continuously. Treatment protocol consisted of local and systemic therapies. After 14 days of therapy, there was marked improvement of visual acuity. At the end of follow-up period complete remission of symptoms was observed. Thus it is concluded that the treatment protocol which was used to treat the patient was effective in the management of BRVO.
Ayurvedic management of Stargardt disease: a case report
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Adithya Babu, P.T.P.
Stargardt disease is the most common form of inherited juvenile macular degeneration which causes progressive vision loss. Mutations in ABCA4 gene cause the production of dysfunctional protein that cannot perform energy transport to and from photoreceptor cells in the retina and the photoreceptors in turn undergo degeneration causing vision loss. Symptoms typically develop in the rst to second decades with bilateral, gradual impairment of central vision which may be out of proportion to the macular changes, so that the child may be suspected of malingering. Though the disease is considered rare, it is not so uncommon and is very troublesome to the affected. The most alarming part of this disease is that there are no treatments available in modern ophthalmology. Using magniers and sunglasses may give some relief. The role of Ayurveda is crucial in this case in providing some measures to prevent the progression of the disease. From the Ayurvedic perspective, the condition is to be discussed under the concept of Timira-Kacha- Linganasa. The signs and symptoms may contribute to the involvement of tridosha vitiation. If there are changes in the retina which are irreversible, the disease may be considered sannipatika. Here the case of a 15 year old girl is discussed who presented with dimness of vision and increased sensitivity to glare and fundus changes which are suggestive of Stargardt disease. She positively responded to the proposed Ayurvedic management procedure.
Ayurvedic perspective of the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Sadungama, M.K.N.G.; Madushani, P.U.
Periodontal disease is one of the diseases of mouth region, which is also known as ''gum disease'' and in Ayurveda it falls into the category of ''Dantamoolagata roga''. Periodontal diseases are infections of the structures around the teeth, which include the gums, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Recent researches have recorded that periodontal disease has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events and is highly prevalent among patients of chronic heart failure. Theoretically, the inammatory proteins and the bacteria in the periodontal tissue that enter the blood stream can cause various effects on the cardiovascular system. The aim of this study was to interpret the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular ailments from Ayurvedic perspective. Ayurvedic classics were used as the primary sources and research papers published on the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease were the secondary sources. Ayurveda has not directly or indirectly mentioned any relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease in any text and no research had been published on the same. In the present study, aconceptual pathway was design where Mukharoga nidana can lead to produce Agnimandaya due to vitiated Kapha dosha, Pacaka pitta and Raktha dhatu. Ama produced due to Agnimandya can create an unwholesome biochemical atmosphere that is friendly for growth of pathogenic bacteria and a mixture of inammatory proteins that can be harmful. The bacteria found in periodontal disease play a role in strokes that spreads to the heart. When Amavisha enters the Raktha Dhatu it acts as an antigen and produces antigenantibody complex that leads to cellular and tissue level changes in cardiovascular system. It can be concluded that the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease is possible to be described from Ayurvedic perspective.