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Clinical application of Sri Lankan traditional formulae (Sétärämavaöé and Denibädi Kashäya) in the management of Ürdhvajatrugata Roga: a survey based study
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Karunarathna, H.M.H.L.; Peiris, R.M.; Samaratunga, U.; Dharmapriya, A.K.H.
The history of Sri Lankan traditional medicine dates back to the period of riñi Pulasthi and king Rävaëa. It consists of a vast range of indigenous drug formulae in the management of various kinds of diseases. There are a number of authentic texts related to traditional medicine. Vaöikä Prakaraëaya is one such authentic classic which was written in the 18th century. The formulae used for this study was obtained from Vaöikä Prakaraëaya. The objective of the study was to identify clinical application of Sétäräma Vaöé and Denibädi Kañäya in the management of Ürdhvajatrugata Roga. One hundred indigenous medical practitioners were randomly selected for this study. The data were collected through a specially designed questionnaire. In the literature review of the formulae, Bin kohomba (Munronia pinnata) and Kudumirissa (Toddalia asiatica) were identied as native plants in Sri Lanka.Another specic feature is that Lunuwarana (Crateva adansonii) which is mostly used in the urinary tract diseases in Ayurveda, has been used to treat diseases in the Ürdhvajatrugata Roga in traditional medicine. The results revealed that 100% of physicians use this combination for Çiro Roga, especially in Kaphaja and Vätaja Çiro Roga. Apart from that, many physicians (85%) use it for PénasRoga. 45% of physicians use it for Karëa Roga, especially in Karëa Päka and Karëa Sräva and 40% of physicians use it for Näsä Roga, especially in Kaphaja Pratiçyä. Further, Akñi Roga (30%) and Mukha Roga (20%) were also treated by the physicians using this formula. Therefore, it can be concluded that most of the indigenous physicians in Sri Lanka use this traditional formula in the management of a wide range of Ürdhvajatrugata Roga.
Current scenario on import of plant-based Ayurvedic raw materials in Sri Lanka
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Hansini, K.G.D.M.; Peiris, R.M.; Sakunthala, H.S.
Sri Lanka is an island rich and flourishing in its natural resources with herbal, mineral and animal pharmaceuticals which are the main resources of the Ayurveda and indigenous systems of medicine. Since ancient period, plants have been playing an important role not only as therapeutic agents but also as contributors in healthcare system in Sri Lanka. Although Sri Lanka is identified as one of the most biologically diverse countries in Asia with about 20% of the area under forest, it is not capable of fulfilling its own requirement in manufacturing Ayurveda pharmaceuticals due to lack of raw materials. Hence, this study was carried out to investigate the plant-based raw materials that are mainly imported despite their availability and cultivation potential in Sri Lanka. The information was gathered via visits, interviews with relevant institutions, individuals and statistics compiled with reference to published literature and a market survey was conducted following the collection of data. Overall findings of the survey revealed that the number of imported plant-based Ayurvedic raw materials without any tax was about 90. It is also revealed that nearly twenty commonly used plants among them which were highly potent to grow in Sri Lanka are also imported in large scale. It can be concluded that the proper cultivation of medicinal plants and value addition in processing chain, with mediation of responsible authorities can contribute to uplift health sector and retain foreign currency within the country as well.
Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of Panchawalkala against the laboratory specimens of Staphylococcus aureus: An experimental study
(Institute of Indigenous medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, 2015) Peiris, R.M.; Priyantha, S.R.A.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J.
Influence of Tamil language on indigenous medicine in Sri Lanka
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Peiris, R.M.; Samaratunga, U.; Kaldera, H.P.I.J.; Wewalwala, S.L.
The indigenous medicine of Sri Lanka claims an archaic practice tracing its roots back to pre-Aryan civilization with a cultural heritage comprised of indigenous wisdom, religious concepts of Buddhism, knowledge of Siddha medicine and Ayurveda. The absorption of Ayurveda and Siddha medicine into indigenous practice was itself a historical event. These systems were gifted from India along with several waves of culture that passed over to us. Authentic indigenous medical texts have proven that the foreign remedies have been absorbed into indigenous medicine through the various nations migrated to Sri Lanka. This study was carried out to find out the influence of Tamil language on indigenous medicine. Vatikaprakarana, Ayurveda Pharmacopoeia, the book series ‘Talpate piliyam’, Deshiya Paribhashika Shabdakoshaya, Deshiya Cikitsa Samgrahaya, Vanavasa Nigantu, Sarasvathi Nigandu and Vaidya Chinthamaniya were used as the data sources in this study. The study revealed that the Southern Indian physicians who abided Sri Lanka between 17th and 18th century had written their remedies on Ola leaves in Sinhala language adhering to its pronunciation and some of them were written in their original Tamil form. Further, it was found that those words can be classified under different categories such as plant origin materials (Kuppameniya, Nochchela, Kuringnan), mineral origin materials (Sinakkaran, Elimarindu, Wellapashanam), diseases (Visappu, Vadan, Sanni), dosages (Manchadi, Mukkal, Kal) and preparations (Kulambu, Kayam). In addition, some Mantras used in traditional medicine also consisted of Tamil words. According to the study, it can be concluded that the findings mentioned in the studied indigenous texts explicate the influence of Tamil language on indigenous system of medicine in Sri Lanka.
Relationship on Sanskrit and English language proficiencies: a study conducted among selected BAMS undergraduates of Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Dhammissara Thero, M.; Dissanayake, S.A.R.R.P.; Dharmapriya, A.K.H.; Peiris, R.M.; Udagedara, U.G.J.R.
Sanskrit language is an explosive source of knowledge of fundamentals of Ayurveda, while English language offers distinctive benefits to the present day Ayurveda scholar. Both Sanskrit and English languages are incorporated into the current BAMS course of Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute. In the first phase of the study programme, students are required to master basic grammar rules of both these languages. The primary purpose of this study was to compare the performances of Sanskrit and English languages on grammar-based language proficiency tests. The study examined the relationship of Sanskrit language proficiency and English language proficiency with 83 first year students following BAMS (2014/2015) course at this Institute. Students were tested on objective grammar items at the end of 15 weeks of instruction. The hypothesis was that there was a relationship between the performances of Sanskrit and those of English language. A two-tailed Pearson Correlation was performed. The comparison of two sets of test data showed that Sanskrit language proficiency scores were strongly correlated to English language test data (co-efficient of correlation, r = .590). The mean values of Sanskrit and English languages were 65.87 and 66.96 respectively. The significant p value (0.000) confirms the relationship between the two sets of test scores. This finding supports the claim that students who perform well in grammar based instruction in one language are able to acquire grammatical elements of the other language easily. However, further research can be carried out using a wider sample in order to arrive at firm generalizations.
A review on formulae used for Rankirikatagema in Sri Lankan traditional medicine
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, 2014) Peiris, R.M.; Kaldera, H.P.J.I.; Hansini, K.G.D.M.
A review on formulae used for Rankirikatagema in Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine
(1st International Symposium on Traditional Medicine. Graduate Studies Division, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, 2014) Peiris, R.M.; Kaldera, H.P.I.J.; Hansini, K.G.D.M.
Indigenous system of medicine in Sri Lanka has many specialized branches according to different traditional family lines. Balaroga is one such division that specializes in neonatal nutrition, treatment for abnormalities of breast milk, diseases arising from unpurified breast milk and Graha Dosha. There are many methods mentioned in the indigenous system of medicine to ensure healthy growth and development of a child. There are many rituals and practices to be performed immediately after the birth of a child until the child reaches all the landmarks of growth and development. "Rankirikatagama " is a special custom performed on neonates. In Ayurveda, it is known as "Swarnapräshana ". Traditional Ayurveda method of Swarnaprashana, as the name suggests, uses gold together with ghee. This combination is administrated expecting immunity enhancement and improving intellect. Thalpate Piltyam series mentions a formula used in Traditional system of medicine for Rankiri Katagama. This fomula consists of Viyali kaha (Curcuma longa Linn.) Vada kaha (Acorus calamus Linn.), Aralu (Terminalia chebula), Iluk kola (Imperata arundinacea), Iramusu (Hemidesmus indicus), Bamithiriya (Baccopa monniera Linn.), Bee's honey and ghee. A study was carried out to determine the reasonability' of using the above formula expecting the outcomes of rankirikatagama. The overall properties of the formula were analyzed according to the properties of their ingredients. The formula was found to have 29.41% madhura and tikta as the predominant Rasa, 57% Snigdha guna, 70% Madura vipaka. According to the medicinal values of the ingredients, the formula had memory and intellect enhancing properties. Moreover, the formula was found to be antiseptic, beneficial for the skin and immunity enhancing. The ingredients contained antioxidants and other nutrients. The study revealed that this formula has properties similar to that of Ayurvedic combination used for swarnapröshana, hence it can be given to neonates expecting similar effect.
Significant characteristics of traditional medicine in Sri Lanka: a review based on sources of available evidence.
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Peiris, R.M.; Karunarathna, H.M.H.L.; Samaratunga, U.; Kaldera, H.P.I.J.; Wewalwala, S.L.
Traditional medicine in Sri Lanka dates back over a period of 3000 years and expanded with the inuence of Ayurveda and traditional culture of the country. The objective of this study was to review the signicant characteristics of traditional medicine in Sri Lanka on the basis of archeological evidence, inscriptions, ola leaves transcripts and traditional authentic texts such as Yogarnavaya, Varayogasaraya, Bhesajjamanjusa etc. The basic concept of dedicated hospitals for human beings was established in Sri Lanka, a fact justied by the archeological evidence of the Mihintale hospital which is believed to be the rst hospital in the world. There is evidence form a number of inscriptions that traditional medicine received royal patronage and Maha Wedanā (medical superintendent) and Sulu Wedanā (medical ofcer) were appointed by the king to develop the traditional medicine and the signicant treatment method Pūdawedakama (treating the patients by using leech) was practiced. Sri Lankan traditional medicine is composed of a number of disciplines of which Ürdhvajatrugata Roga receives considerable signicance. Endemic plants have been extensively used to treat diseases in the Ürdhvajatrugata Roga; Goda Manel (Crinum latifolium), Kapparawalliya (Anisochilus carnosus) and Kabarossa (Similax zeylanica) have been widely used. Apart from the native plants, minerals (Walankatu, Yabora) and animal parts (Kabbellapotu) have been used for preparation of drugs to treat abscesses in the Ürdhvajatrugata Roga. Another signicant feature is that most of the typical practices have been recorded in Ola leaves scripts which have been preserved in the University of Kelaniya and in some personal collections. According to those formulae, Pathmana is a special kind of cūrëa in traditional medicine that consists of China Ala (Smilax glabra Roxb.) as the main ingredient recommended to treat Ürdhvajatrugata Roga. These ndings describe the signicant characteristic features of traditional medicine in Sri Lanka.
A survey on the measuring system used in the manufacturing process of Guli (Herbal Pills) in the Indigenous medicine with special reference to Vatika Prakarana
(Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, 2014) Peiris, R.M.; Kaldera, H.P.I.J.; Wewalwala, S.L.; Hansini, K.G.D.M.