The Concept of Tridosha

Tridosha is the basic theory or concept that has been used by the system of Ayurveda in a very elaborative manner. Its applications in the disease evaluation, physiological assessment and  the treatment aspects of disease has lead to its detailed understanding and application. A proper analysis of the Doshas will lead to a highly effective treatment also. Basically, it is derived from the Panchamahabhuta principle, but has larger applications in the principles of  Ayurveda. Thus,………CONTINUE READING

Introduction to Medical Cannabis -2

Medical Cannabis is a branch that has developed on the basis of endocannabinoid system. The detailed and well documented mapping of endocannabinoid system has lead to the understanding of the mechanism that cannabis acts on the body. Its influence on the multiple systems of the body and their relative effects has made it one of the most emphasized subject today. With better understanding, the plant cannabis has got wider acceptance, understanding and application too. This………CONTINUE READING

ONLINE COURSE ON MEDICAL CANNABIS

Cannabis is the plant that has been research widely for its uses especially in Israel. This plant was the one that had been used widely in different fields right from the ages that dates back to around 12000BC. Its versatile nature, adaptability to the environment and it’s varied benefits had made it a plant that is of great use to mankind. But due to its psychotropic effect the use of the plant was slowly curbed………CONTINUE READING

GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL CANNABIS

MEDICAL CANNABIS Cannabis is a plant that has always been catering the various needs of mankind right from thousands of years. Its use varied from clothing to shelter and also from food to medicine. It was mainly cultivated for its seeds and fibres where the seeds were used as a super food while the fibres were used for preparing the clothing. Over the years with new research and development, the use extended from food to………CONTINUE READING

AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS – A brief summary

Medicinal formulations are the multistep processes where an active drug is mixed with various other components that are considered necessary for one or the other functionalities like binding, enhancing the action of the active drug, suppressing the potential hazards of the drug, facilitate drug delivery, etc. This is true in case of Ayurveda too. Here the different formulations are done in various dosage forms like tablets, linctus, syrups, fermented liquids, etc. These can be classified………CONTINUE READING

A TALK ON MEDICAL CANNABIS AT KAMC MANGALORE

A Talk on Medical Cannabis/Vijaya/Bhang as mentioned in Ayurveda Medical Cannabis is the new buzz word that has started to take the center stage at present with states enacting new rules and regulations that allow its cultivation, procurement and use for medicinal purpose. Hence, a CME on medical cannabis concepts and practice is due to be presented in Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore. Come join the same and let’s discuss on it. We are also………CONTINUE READING

BRIMHANA

Nutrition is the basic need of the body for the purpose of sustainability and development. This is usually provided by food that we take which undergoes digestion and then assimilate into our body tissues. But at times these food substances fail to provide the much needed nutrition due to various causes like improper digestion, improper metabolism, etc. Hence these are fulfilled by the help of supplements or else known as nutritional supplements. The action performed………CONTINUE READING

MEDICINAL PLANTS IN BAMS SYLLABUS

The medicinal plants that are dealt in the course of Ayurveda namely BAMS are categorised based on the extent of description as Detailed and Non-Detailed plants. As per the category there is a also description as what is the content of knowledge that is to be known to every student. We at Ayursoln have tried to give the optimum description with respect to these categories for the benefit of the students primarily and teachers as………CONTINUE READING

APAMARGA

The plant APAMARGA is a plant that has found a very profuse use in Ayurveda. The ash that results from completely burning the plant is a good source of Potash which is also useful as a Kshara (Alkali) in the treatments or formulations in Ayurveda. The plant finds its place as one of the important Shirovirechaneeya (Nasal errhine or snuff) substance. The leaves are taken as food in place of Spinach at Tanzania while the………CONTINUE READING

AMALAKI

The plant AMALAKI is a tree which has a diversified use not only in Ayurveda but as a nutraceutical also. The fruits of the tree is used in varied formulations and food preparations that it is considered as the step mother of humanity. Hence it is called by the name “DHATRI” in the Ayurvedic texts. The most famous formulation of Ayurveda that has the fruits of Amalaki as the major ingredient is the CHYAVANAPRASHA. Moreover,………CONTINUE READING

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