EDITORIAL
Dr. Ajit Pal Singh Chauhan
Dear Readers, Researchers, and Members of the Scientific Community, It is with immense privilege and profound academic responsibility that we present the inaugural issue of the Ashtang Shodh: A Peer-reviewed Journal of Ayurveda...
Anatomical and Physiological Correlation of Shirodhara: A Critical Review
Dr Surbhi Milan Jain, Dr Pradeep Kumar Chouhan, Dr. Priyanka Jat
Shirodhara, a foundational Murdhni Taila (cranial oil application) procedure in Ayurveda, involves the continuous, rhythmic pouring of medicated liquids over the forehead. Though clinically indicated for Vata disorders, insomnia,....
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): A Comprehensive Ayurvedic and Scientific Review
DDr. Ajit Pal Singh Chauhan,Dr. Hariom Parihar,Dr. Dinesh Malviya,Dr. Nitin Urmalia,Dr. Amit Sinha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal), popularly known as Indian Ginseng and Winter Cherry, is one of the most important Rasayana drugs described in Ayurveda. It has been used for centuries to promote longevity,....
Ayurvedic Srotas with Special Reference to Microcirculation
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Chouhan,Dr. Sapna Malviya,Dr. Surbhi Milan Jain,Dr. Priyanka Jat
In the ancient medical science of Ayurveda, Srotas are considered fundamental structural and functional entities of the human body, defined as micro-channels involved in the transportation of bio-materials.....
Therapeutic Applications of Kankshi (Sphatika) in Ayurveda: A Critical Review
Dr. Priti Hardeniya,Dr. Nitin Urmalia
Ayurveda utilizes medicinal substances obtained from plant, animal, and mineral origins for the maintenance of health and treatment of disease. Among these, mineral-based medicines gained considerable importance with the development.....
An Analytical Review of the Concept of Guda Marma in Surgical procedures for Anorectal Disorders w.s.r. to Haemorrhoids
Dr. Shweta Verma,Dr. Akhlesh Bhargava, Dr. Shekhar Patel, Dr. Shweta Verma
Globally Haemorrhoid is one of the most prevalent anorectal disorders. It often requiring surgical intervention when conservative management fails. In Ayurveda, the Guda Marma is identified as ....
Ayurvedic Management of Ear Disorders: A Comprehensive Review
Dr. Subrat Kumar Nayak,Dr. Dinesh Singh Gaur, Dr. Kavita Rathore, Dr. Nitin Urmalia
Ear disorders are among the most common health problems affecting people of all age groups. Conditions such as ear pain, tinnitus, hearing impairment, otitis media, and ear discharge significantly affect quality....
Therapeutic Use of Metals in Ayurveda: A Review of Ayurvedic Metallic Preparations and Their Clinical Applications
Dr. Nitin Urmalia, Dr. Priti Hardeniya
Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine, has utilized metals and minerals for therapeutic purposes for centuries. Through specialized pharmaceutical procedures such as Shodhana (purification)....
Role of Pratimarsh Nasya in Healthy Life
Dr. Nitin Urmalia,Dr. Vimal Arora , Dr. Dharmendra Sharma , Dr. Radha Gupta
Nasya karma, one of the five primary therapeutic procedures (Panchakarma) delineated in Ayurvedic classical literature, occupies a position of unparalleled significance in the maintenance of health and ....