Browsing by Author "R, Sethu"

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    An Exploration into the Pharmacological Properties and Therapeutic Potential of Panalveradi Kwatha with Special Emphasis to its Effect on Respiratory Disorders- Swasa and Tamaka Swasa
    (Mahadev Publications, 2024-11) R, Sethu; Sreedevi, Anu; A, Krishna Priya
    Plants form the main part of the environment that surrounds us and has becomes the prime source of medicine and food since time immemorial. Ayurveda has always approached health in both preventive and curative aspect which itself is the main principle of Ayurveda, to maintain the health of a healthy individual, and to overcome the diseases in a person suffering from illness. Diseases pertaining to general health as well as a specific system -targeted diseases have become prevalent in the recent years. Among this a grave increase in the diseases affecting the respiratory system has been noted. Poor air quality, prevalence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms, newer generations of virulent viruses have all proved to be the possible cause. Recent years witnessed the emergence of Covid pandemic which claimed the life of millions across the world. Even today, many variants of the virus can be seen detected. Diseases affecting the respiratory system drastically affect the persons general immunity and quality of life. Among the medicinal interventions put forward by various health systems to combat the air borne pathogens and diseases, Ayurvedic single and compound formulations proved to significantly useful. Panalveradi kwatha is one such formulation mentioned in the text Sahasrayogam which is commonly used by physicians of South India to combat side effects of respiratory infections as well as respiratory diseases like bronchitis, bronchial asthma. This article is intended to explore the pharmacological potential of Panalveradi Kwatha in the treatment of diseases pertaining to the upper and lower respiratory tract.
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    Exploration of the Pharmacological Properties, Actions and Therapeutic Potential of Amritotharam Kwatha
    (Mahadev Publications, 2024-12) Sreedevi, Anu; R, Sethu
    Nature and its elements are closely attached to human existence as the five elements that makes up the human body reflects the five elements that makes up all the matter that we see around us which has been one prime reason that herbal medicine has existed from time immemorial. Its prime principle is that deficiencies and defects in a five elemental body could always be repaired by drugs filled with abundance of same elements. Humans are also prone to a vast variety of diseases and health disorders as they tend to deviate from the things that keep the functional elements of the body in equilibirum and this leads to the onset of diseases. Such cases required medicines that can remove Dosha imbalance, promote and maintain the digestive fire, and at the same time act as a preventive measure for possible secondary diseases as well providing an immunomodulatory effect as well. Amritotharam kwatha is a renowned, widely accepted and therapeutically used Ayurvedic formulation by all Ayurvedic physicians throughout the country. The formulation is mentioned specifically in the text Sahasrayogam as well as other texts like Chikitsamanjari, Yogamritam in the contexts of Jwara chikitsa to combat Jwara of all types and its associated health issues. This article is intended to explore the pharmacological properties, actions and the therapeutic potential of Amritotharam Kwatha.
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    Exploring the Pharmacological Potential of Dantha Dhavana Drugs Mentioned in Brihat Thrayi and Laghu Thrayi in Terms of Their Rasapanchaka
    (Mahadev Publications, 2024-11) R, Sethu; A, Krishna Priya; Sudheendran, Ankitha
    Ayurveda have always approached health with prime focus on maintenance of health in a healthy individual prior to the concept of treatment of a diseased individual. This implies the necessity of various concepts of Ayurveda mentioned across various Samhitas like Brihatrayi’s and Laghutrayi’s namely Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Swasthavritta, Janapadoshwamsa etc. All these concepts mentioned helps an individual to maintain the healthy state and prevent any health deficit that could lead to the manifestation of a disease. Among the concept of Dinacharya or the regimens to be followed in daily life, Acharya mentions Danta dhavana mentioned to preserve and promote oral hygiene. Even though the concept is familiar, the drugs mentioned for its usage are specific according to each Acharyas. This article is aimed to provide an insight into the pharmacological potential of drugs that possesses Danta dhavana action mentioned in the Brihatrayi and Laghutrayi.
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    Phytoncide: Nature’s Antidote for Humanity
    (Mahadev Publications, 2024-11) Sreedevi, Anu; R, Sethu
    Nature is considered as a mighty healer for human beings since ages. It is undoubtful that Plants offers a plentiful reservoir of medicinal compounds. Among these, secondary metabolites are the phytochemicals produced as a result of protection against pathogens, herbivorous animals, and other environmental stress factors. Phytoncides are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) produced by the plants in order to protect themselves from bacteria, fungi, insects and other organisms and are released into the air, thereby forming a protective environment around the plant. These phytoncides which are mostly of isoprene origin has exhibited various pharmacological activities. Researches have found that forest bathing or prolonged exposure to forest volatile oils can have a profound impact on both physical and mental well being of humans. Since these chemicals act mainly by stimulating olfactory receptors and interacting with nasal mucous membranes, they can be considered similar to aromatherapy. Aromatherapy basically works through olfactory system as well as through dermal absorption. Both share some general health benefits like enhancing immunity by increasing NK cell activity and reducing the mental stress. Recently, many expert scientists around the world has developed new concepts like forest medicine and forest therapy, which may open up ways for in depth study of this topic.