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Analgesic Activity of Water Extract of Spilanthes acmella Flowers on Rats
(Journal of Trop medical plants, 2001) Peiris, K.P.P.; Silva, G.K.J.; Ratnasooriya, W.D.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the analgesic potential of fresh flowers of Spilanthes acmella Murr. (family: Compositae) used by some Sri Lankan traditional medical practitioners to suppress toothache. Different doses of water extract of fresh flowers (111,335 and 671 mg kg-1 ) were orally administered to male rats and their analgesic potential was determined at different post treatment periods by using hot plate and tail flick tests. Sedative potential of the extract was evaluated by using rat hole board technique. The extract was well tolerated. A dose-dependent analgesic activity with a EC50 =313 mg kg-1was evident when evaluated in hot plate but not in tail flick test. This analgesic activity had a rapid onset and short duration of action and was not blocked by naloxone, an opioid receptor antagonist. The mid dose of the also induced significant sedation, It is concluded that the analgesic activity is mediated supra-spinally accompanied with sedation.
Effect of the Leaves of Artocarpus Heterophyllus for the State of Anidra.
(World Ayurveda Congress, Swedeshi Science Movement (Kerala Chapter of Vijnana Bharathi, India), 2002) Dissanayake, K.G.C.; Wickramasinghe, M.S.K.; Tissera, M.H.A.
According to Ayurveda, the Upasthamba (three basic factors) required for the maintenance of human body are diet, brahmacharya and sleep. Thus the individual is no longer healthy unless he receives the sleep and sleep plays a vital role in the preservation of health. The modern scientists too have proved the vitality of sleep. A survey conducted by us revealed that 12.5% of out door patients and 72% of residential patients under Ayurvedic treatment in North Central Province of Sri Lanka Ayurvedic hospitals were subject to state of Anidra. The drugs recommended in Ayurveda for this state have not shown remarkable effectiveness. But most of the traditional physicians in Sri Lanka use hot water extract of Artocarptts heterophillus leaves for to increase the time of sleep. A study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of A. heterophillus to treat Anidra. The result proved that there was remarkable rise in the number of hours of sleep in the treated patients. Hence the drug might contain the chemical, which stimulates the sleep or at least chemical capable of stimulating chemicals in the human body responsible for sleep.
Using intelligent techniques for widening scope of real world problem solving
(2002) Mendis, D.S.K.; Karunananda, A.S.; Samaratunga, U.
This paper presents a real world application where intelligent techniques have given promising results when statistical methods fail. Here we have considered the domain of Ayurvedic classification of individuals. Ayurvedic classification on individuals is based on analysis of a questionnaire. The questionnaire has been used over many years without any research into its improvement. So, classification using this method is still vague and subjective. An intelligent hybrid system has been developed to recognize human constituents. The system consists of modules using two intelligent techniques, namely, Fuzzy logic and Expert system. The statistical analysis on questionnaire of pilot study shows that principal component (PC) are not significant to consider. However, according to intelligent system developed, there is a significant difference between what we conclude with PC analysis and without PC analysis, provided that intelligent technique of Fuzzy logic is used. This is an interesting result that shows limitation of statistical techniques and how intelligent systems can be used for improving decision making.
A Comparative Study Based on Päli Literature and Mahäbhärata
(National Seminar on Buddhism in Literature, Santiniketan, India, 2002) Ven. Dhammissara, M.
Human beings are mostly organized to sole the problems they face. As a group, they organize themselves to live In various situations. And noteworthy personals arise because each and everybody dose not have secluded enough knowledge. Those kinds of personals are considered as wiser than the common people. They might have been named as 'Isi' or 'Rsi' and meaning as "Seers" "Seers who sees better than the others or "who proceeds". It is true, according to the Bhagavadgtta they are awakened while other beings are sleeping (yå ni'ä sarvabhfitänalfl tasyäy;z )ägarti sayilyamt Mbh.vi.26.69) So far as we know the concept of Rsi has been drawn smce remote past, of which exact time can not be mentioned. Here it is a brief discussion about isi and reflected in both Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Therefore, we have discussed here only about few main point, which can be seen in Pali Canon and Commentaries and has been compared with Hindu view, which Can be seen in the Mahabharata. As an introduction to the concept of rsi the Rgveda draws attention at its beginning.
Buddhist Sinhala Literature: A Brief Historical Survey
(First International Seminar on Buddhism and Literature, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda, India, 2002) Ven. Dhammissara, M.
It is believed that Sinhala language came to Sri Lanka with the original migrants. According to the Mahåv,oüsa, the great chronicle of Sri Lanka they who came from Bengal, Magadha and Kälinga are traditionally considered to be the founders of the Sinhala nation. They spoke Indo-Aryan local languages depending on the areas from which they migrated. Further, the Mahäva?üsa states that King Vijaya (dh century BC) communicated (MV.vi.51) with kings in India to arrange marriages, etc. and for this commonly understood language and script would have been required. It proves that original migrants also brought with them the Brähnzi script. Later, the 'Sinhala Language" came to be influenced by Pali, which is the language in which the Buddhist canonical writings were preserved. It can be accepted because, it is believed that Ven. Mahinda brought the commentaries, which was in Pali and was translated in to Sinhala by him self (Hettiarachchi, Introduction p.6) Later, in Anuradhapura period both Sanskrit and Pali appear to have influenced the Sinhalese. New sounds were added to the language as words were taken into Sinhalese both as derivatives and in the pure form. Verse however remained "Elu" or pure Sinhalese. Further, it is also to be considered that Siyabas/akara and Elu Sandas Lageuna too refer to earlier works and on poetics shows us that there must have been an earlier literature which is lost to us. Here it is a brief historical study on Buddhist Sinhala Literature. Considering the easy way to make the discussion, the method has been föllowed here is after having mentioned about Sinhalese Inscriptions, Sinhalese Commentary Literature and Sigiri Graffiti, history of Sinhalese literature has been discussed according to the periods called Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Damhadeniya etc. That is also has to be limited from the beginning up to Kotte Period (15 h century AD). Periods have named according to the changing of the capital in the history,
Effect of the Leaves of Pogostemon Heyneanus for Sheetada
(World Ayurveda Congress, Swedeshi Science Movement (Kerala Chapter of Vijnana Bharathi, India), 2002) Wickramasinghe, M.S.K.; Dissanayake, K.G.C.; Serasinghe, K.
Disease "Sheetada" is one of the tooth based illnesses described in Sushruta Samhitha. Many drugs for this condition have been recommended both in Ayurvedic and Western medical system, yet these drugs are not cheaply available, nor have they shown remarkable effectiveness. Thus, research on the effect of Pogostemon heyneanus used by the traditional physicians, therefore will be of great significance. On the basis of easy accessibility and suitability for oral administration this plant was selected for the study of its effects on Sheetada. The result of the study revealed that the leaves of P.Heyneanus could be effectively used to cure the condition of sheetada; it was found to be specially effective against gum bleeding of the patients.
Modeling of Tacit Knowledge
(2003) Mendis D.S.K.; Karunananda, A.S.; Samarathunga, U.
Tacit knowledge has always been influential in changing the directions and emphasis of explicit models of knowledge. All explicit knowledge is rooted in tacit knowledge. Due to these reasons modelling of tacit knowledge is of great interest. A research has been conducted to develop an approach to model tacit knowledge. In this research, we have used Artificial Intelligence technique of fuzzy logic for developing an approach to model tacit knowledge. We have considered domain of “Ayurvedic” medicine as a case study domain with tacit knowledge. Tacit knowledge in Ayurvedic sub-domain of individual classification has been acquired through a questionnaire and analysed to identify the dependencies, which lead to make tacit knowledge in the particular domain. In the first place analysis was done using statistical techniques of principle components and the results were not compatible with the experiences of Ayurvedic experts. As such, fuzzy logic has been used to further model the Ayurvedic subdomain. The result of the modelling of Ayurvedic domain using fuzzy logic has been compatible with the experiences of the Ayurveic experts. A framework for modelling tacit knowledge has been integrated with an expert system shell thereby enabling the development of expert systems for domains with tacit knowledge. Framework has been successfully applied for several tacit domains.
The Friendly Science of the Nature
(National Seminar on Relevance of Ayurveda, Department of Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, 2003) Ven. Dhammissara, M.
Ayurveda, the most ancient medical system, valid up to date, is 'a special branch of knowledge on life dealing with both body and mind.'l The word Ayurveda has been originated with the two constituents, 'Ayus' and 'Veda'. The former 'Ayus' derived from the root f' (to go), and therefore, the meaning of the term 'Åyus' is 'continuity Of existence', Simply, 'Jivita' or 'life'. The later 'Veda' derived from the root 'Vid' (to know), and means 'Knowledge 'or 'Science'. Hence, the literary meaning Of Ayurveda is 'The Science of Life'.
Feeling (Vedana) in the Mahanidana Sutta and in the Charakasamhita: A Comparative Study
(Second Annual Conference on Indian Society For Buddhist Studies, University of Jammu, Jammu, 2003) Ven. Dhammissara, M.
It may be noted, in brief, that all the systems of Philosophy, religion and medicine have been originated out of the search of the method to relieve the feeling, which is un-delight. The Buddha says, "Health is the greatest of gifts" (Arogya paramä /äbhä).l Ayurveda came into existence to eliminate pain and suffering of the living being. Charaka says that the cause for all the pursuits: Dharma (religion), Artha (wealth), Keirna (desire) and (liberation) is the health.3 Therefore, it is an interesting fact that there is a similarity, on the concept Of Vedanå, between the Buddhism, being a religion and a philosophy based on the theory of cause and the Carakasmilhitå, being a medical treatise based on Hindu philosophy, especially VaiQ5ika philosophy. The discussion has been made here, to examine the similarity between both Buddhism and the Cara/easamhitä, on Vedanå. Sources are mainly, for the study, has been treated as the Mahänidåna sutta of Dighanikäya and artrastbåna of the Cara/easatilhitä. Besides, some passages like from Vedanåsapüyntta of Smüyuttanikäya and Sntrasthäna of the Carakasamhitå also have been cited for further clarification. The Mahånidana sutta is a discourse of the Buddha, included in the
A Brief Study On The Milindapanha: In The View of History of Ayurveda
(Symposium on Buddhist Studies, Twentieth Anniversary Commemoration Volume, Thames Buddhist Vihara, 2003) Ven. Dhammissara, M.
The Milindapanha is the work, which records. the Questions asked by the king my India and • the answers given by the Venerable Nagasena. Some traditions like BUrmese have given more importance to the Milindapanha," which has been treated as a canonical text. 1 They treat it-as a book of the K/yuddakanikaya, the fifth'. division of the Suffapifaka. Even in India, some scholars consid& the Milindapanha as a book of the Khuddakanikaya.2 The Milindapanha, according to the Sri Lankan tradition, 'is not included in the Khuddakanikaya and has been treated as an important non-canonical work.
Effect of the Leaves of "Pogostemon heyneanus” (Kollan kola) for Sheetada
(Ayurveda Sameekshawa, Department of Ayurveda,Sri Lanka, 2003) Wickramasinghe, M.S.K.; Dissanayake, K.G.C.; Serasinghe, K.
Sheeroda is one of the common dantha moola roga in human being. The main reasons for this disease are the lack of attention on oral hygiene and the malnutrition. According 10 Ayurveda Who have more "Guru", "Ruksha' food for their daily meal are subjected to mukha roga. Many drugs for this disorder had been recommended both in Ayurveda and Modern Medical Systems yet these drugs are not freely available; nor have they shown remarkable effectiveness. Thus research on the effect of "Pogostemon heyneunus" used by the traditional physicians will be of great significance. (Jayaweera 1981) Following criteria also had been consideredfor the selection of this plant for this study - easy accessibility - suitablity for oral administration On the basis Of these factors, this plant was selected for the study of its effects on Sheetada.
Bhisakko Sallakatto : Buddha as a Psychic Surgeon
(All India Oriental Conference, 41st Session, Sri Jagannath Sanskrith Vishvavidyalaya. Puri, 2003) Ven. Dhammissara, M.
Surgery. Salla Tikiccä pre-held in Asian health management since olden days. Despite the technique and other accessories , which are now being followed in the modern times. as a surgeon may be strikingly amazing. The apposition of the Buddha as Bhiéäkko Sallakatto is however significant. A surgeon usually drains out pus and black blood of the boils and tumors. He further uses the sürgic.a,i appliances to cleave amputee the anirnate organs and transplant, the better one if required, On this background Gautama Buddha was efficient to redress the psychic ex-orders of the animate beings. So that, the turbidity and hindrances, which becomes a source of mental suffering where surgically operated by his own uncommon techniques.
Diuretic activity of Spilanthes acmella flowers in rats
(2004) Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Peiris, K.P.P.; Samaratunga, U.; Jayakody, J.R.A.C.
ln the Sri Lankan traditional medicine. Spilanthes acmella Murr. (Family: Compositae) flowers are claimed to possess powerful diuretic activity. However, as yet, the diuretic potential of these flowers is not investigated by scientifically controlled studies. The aim of rhis study was to evaluate the diuretic potential of Spilanthes acmella flowers in rats using a cold-water extract (CWE). Difl-erent concentrations of CWE (-500. 1 000, I 500 mgArg) or vehiclc or furoscmide ( 13 mg/kg) were orally administered (// : 6 per each treatrrent -uroLrp) to hydrated rats and their urine output was monitored at several intervals of time (l*-5h). The highest dose of CWE significantly (P < 0.0-5) and markedly increased the urine output. The onset of this diurctic actjon was extremeiy prompt (within I h) and lasted thror-rghoLlt the stuciied pedocl (up to -5 h). The peak efTect was evident between 1 and 2 h. Further, the intensity of diLrresis induced by the CWE in the first hi..ur rvas almost simiiar to that of furosemide. Spilanthes acmella CWE also caused marked increase in urinary Na+ and K+ levels and a reduction in the osmolarity of urine suggesting that it is mainly acting as a loop diuretic. lt may also inhibit ADH release and/or action. It is concluded that the Spilanthes acmella CWE has strong diuretic action as is claimed.
The Use of Vyäyäma or Physical Exercise, Prescribed in Ayurveda: Special Reference to Sri Lankan Medical Text
(Sportsmedcon-2004 and International Seminar on Science and Medicine in Sports at the Grassroot Level, Department of Physical Education, Vinaya Bhavana, Visva- Bharati, West Bengal Association of Sports Medicine- Kolkata, 2004) Ven. Dhammissara, M.
Vyäyäma or Physical Exercise is quite essential for a person to maintain his normal health. Also it helps to carry out daily tasks with energy and attentiveness, without undue tiredness, and with ample vigor. Ayurveda also has given an importance to the physical exercise or Vyäyäma considering the maintenance of good health. The consequences resulting from physical exercise are not only lightness of body, capacity for work, collectedness, power of enduring hardship; but also it removes of all imperfections and augmentation of the digestive fire, which is very much need for the balance of three humors which otherwise causes illness. Nevertheless, the intelligent person should never indulge in physical exercise as, according to Ayurveda, it results in fatigue, faintness, loss of vigor, thirst asthma, consumption, fever and attacks of cold. Further, the time, when the physical exercise to be done, is also to be highly considered. The use of the physical exercise, according to Ayurveda, can be included in both preventive and curative methods. We, therefore, hope to discuss in this paper the use of physical exercise according to Ayurveda, mainly the Vrddhatrayi (the Carakasahhitä, the Sugrutasamhitä and the Astäigahrdayasafflhitä) with special reference to Sri Lankan medical texts like the Särärthasahgrahaya, the Bhesajamanjüsä and the Yogärpa vaya and the Prayogaratnaväliya).
Details of drugs in some widely used indigenous medicinal preparation
(2004) Hewavitharana, T.; Tissera, M.H.A.
Paritta Or Pirit As A Healing Power
(International Conference On Contribution Of Buddhism To The World Culture, 2004, K J somaiya centre for Buddhhist Studies, Mumbai, India & Nalanda Mahavihara Bihar India & Otani University – Kyoto, Japan (2004), 2004) Ven. Dhammissara, M.
Pirit — chanting is a very popular ritual among the Buddhists of Sri Lanka; no important function domestic or social, can be considered complete without this ritual. The essence ofthepiritceremony consists in the ritualistic chanting ofceftain Pali canon, collected and arranged in a particular order in the Catubhäpavü•apäli_ It is, among the common people in Sri Lanka, known as "Pirit— Poti'. The content of the Pirit —chanting varies according to the situation for what it is to be chanted. Suppose, the A Ikulimäa sutta is chanted only in an occasion of blessing to a pregnant. Pirit is very essential ritual in Sri Lanka which starts from the womb and continue up to the tomb and thereafter. Therefore, on one hand, Pirit chanting, is a ritual which can be compared with the Sarpskä•a ritual in Hinduism, and on the other, it is very much popular as a healing power chanted to recover from illness. Pirit is a collective term designating as set of protective chants or runes sanctioned by the Buddha for the use ofboth laymen and monks. As the term itselfdenotes the meaning safety, the ceremonial recital of it is believed to warding offall forms ofvipatti, the even evil influence of planets, spirits, etc. The use of protective spells against various dangers has been a common practice among the Indians from very early times. The Buddha himselfis said to have adopted the practice on several occasions. The public recitation of the Ratana Sutta at Vesali is the best known instance. The Khandha, Atanatiya, and the Metta Sutta have received the sanction of Buddha himself We, therefore, hope to discuss, in this paper, how Pirit is used in Sri Lankan society as a healing power.
Efficacy of modified preparation of lekhaniya mahakasaya in the management of sthaulya (obesity); a randomized controlled clinical trial
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, 2005) Kasturitathna, K.T.A.S.C.; Sharma, C.P.
Containers used to store and transport proprietary indigenous medical preparetions (A survey conducted in the National Museum)
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, 2005) Samaratunga, U.
The role traditional medicine with the rites and rituals in protection of pregnancy
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, 2005) Wakkumbura, H.P.
The use of vyäyäma or physical Exercise, Prescribed in Ayurveda
(Journal of Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, Volume 02, No.01, June-2005, 2005) Ven. Dhammissara, M.
Ayurveda also gives an importance to the physical exercise for the maintenance of good health. According to Ayurveda the consequences resulting from physical exercise are not only lightness of the body capacity for work, coilectedness, power of enduring hardsh ip; but also it removes of all imperfections and augmentation of the digestive fire. Therefore, vyaydma has both the values: preventive and curative.