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Item Evaluation of the Effect and Efficacy of Herbal Application Mentioned in Sharangadhara Samhita in Enhancing the Skin Complexion(International Journal of Ayurveda, 2020) Abegunasekara, N.S.; Wijesinghe, K.D.A.Since ancient times, women to enhance skin complexion have used various herbals. Among them most of the remedies have been used for skin as pastes, oils and fine powders. There is lot of formulas in Ayurveda text for enhancing skin complexion. Sri Sharangadhara Samhita is one of the valuable Ayurveda texts. The present study was aimed to observe the effect and efficacy in enhancing the complexion of the face using a herbal paste in Sri Sharangadhara Samhita. The clinical study was conducted for 50 participants of both sexes who complained of darkness of face. According to the results observed in present study, this herbal application has shown significant result in enhancing the complexion of the face without any adverse reactions. As P value was equal to 0.000 and it was less than 0-01, the paste has given a significant result in enhancing face complexion.Item Therapeutic regimen for dislocations used by Traditional Ayurveda physicians in Sri Lanka(International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 2020) Abegunasekara, N.S.; Katugampola, B.K.The history of traditional medicine runs beyond the era of great king Rawana. Throughout many years, it has developed its own way independently according to the needs of the human being. It is gifted from generation to generation as a great heritage which helps to maintain the health of the Sri Lankan nation. The aim ofthe study was to demonstrate a treatment regimen used by traditional Ayurveda physiciancohort to treat fractures and dislocations. This article is a case report of 45 years old Sri Lankan female who had faced a road traffc accident and dislocated her right sterno-clavicular joint. Treatment regimen contain three phases contains 21 days. The plants used in this therapeutic regimen has special properties such as Vedanasthapana, Shothahara, Sthambana, Balya, Thridoshashamaka and Asthisandhanakara property which help to heal fractures. Most of the drugs have Katu, Thiktha, Kashaya taste and Laghu, Theekshana, Snigdha, Ruksha properties. Among the all drugs majority of drugs are in Ushna veerya, which have powerful Vathashamaka properties. When considering above properties and action this fracture and dislocation healing regimen of Katugampala tradition is very successful.Item Comparative study of coagulation effect of Diospyros Malabarica(International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2019) Abegunasekara, N.S.; Bandara, A.M.A.G.K.S.In most of the Ayurvedic remedies, Diospyros malabarica is used to obtain Rakthasthambana (coagulation) effect. The effect of leaves and stem bark extract of Diospyros malabarica on human blood coagulation was investigated using Lee and White method at Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute in Sri Lanka. A total of 20 healthy individuals representing both sex were included in the study. For the test group, three tubes containing a volume of 0.5mL of stem bark extract were allocated, and the sap was replaced with normal saline for the tubes of the control group. A volume of 1mL of drawn blood was quickly added for every six tubes in situ, and all were incubated in a water bath at 37'C. Every tube of two groups was observed carefully for a clot to measure the average clotting time of each group separately. Above procedure was repeated to all the fresh juice samples of stem bark and the leaves of Diospyros malabarica. The statistically significant reduction of average clotting time has proved that the stem bark of Diospyros malabarica and leaves of Diospyros malabarica have a highly' significant effect on clotting cascade.Item Yoga Asana for Memory Enhancement (A Literary Survey)(4th Annual Research Conference TRInCo -2019, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2019) Abegunasekara, N.S.; Karunaratne, H.K.B.M.S.The practice of yoga includes static and dynamic postures (Asana), breathing manipulations (Pranayama and meditation (Dhyana). Yoga is a tool which works in the gross body level to the shuttle mind level. Yoga is a simple and inexpensive health regimen that can be incorporated as an effective adjuvant therapy for the improvement of brain and mental activity. This study was aimed to review scientific literatures related to yoga practice for memory enhancement. The results were analyzed using simple percentages. It is concluded that regular practice of yoga asana develops the physical and mental capabilities, which improves the memory power, grasping power and intelligence.Item A Survey on the attitudes of the Ayurveda medical students toward cadaver dissection(Annual academic sessions 2019 –Anatomical Society of Sri Lanka, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya ,Sri Lanka, 2019) Abegunasekara, N.S.; Chandimal, K.M.Cadaveric dissection is a fundamental tool in teaching anatomy Although this facilitates students to understand the theories and the concepts of the discipline, presently cadavefic dissections seems to be reduced due to negative attitudes such as exposure to hazardous chemicals: and time consumption among other things. In this study. the attitudes of Ayurveda medical students 10M ards the cadaveric dissection were analyzed during their BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surge1Y) course. This a cross- sectional study. Data were collected from students of Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya who have completed Anatomy course in Preclinical phase. A self-administered questionnaire in five point Likert scale was given to 110 students. This study revealed that 67% of the respondents found their first visit to the dissection hall exciting and 90% were shocked to see the cadaver for the first time. Between 60% and 94% of students held positive attitudes towards the dissection. Ninety-four per cent of the students were detenninecl. interested, and ready to study anatomy with cadaveric dissection. Eighty-five per cent students reported that the undergraduate curriculum should include the dissection method for teaching modality of Anatomy. Hundred per cent of students have showed a sense of gratitude to the people and/or the relatives who had donated their bodies. Although dissections have gixen an unpleasant experience for mgiority of BAMS graduates at the beginning they conclude that cadaveric dissections ave an essential part of teaching Anatomy in 13AMS degree program.Item Effect of Yogasana on Improvement of Immunity related Outcomes – A Literature Review(2nd International Research Conference & Exhibition on Siddha Medicine -2020, Organized by Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Kaithady, Sri Lanka, 2020) Abegunasekara, N.S.; Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Dharmapriya, A.K.H.; Dissanayake, S.A.R.R.P.; Ven Dhammissara MaduruoyeYoga is a universal practice which strengthens body physically as well as mentally. There is recent research evidence to suggest that regular practice of yoga postures strengthens the immune system and reduce chronic inflammation. ln fact, researchers have found an overall pattern that yoga duces pro-inflammatory markers, with the strongest evidence for the reduction of a cytokine called IL-Ibeta. This study was primarily designed to study the effect of Yogasana on enhancing immunity of the individual. An extensive literature review was conducted based onHathayogapradipikå journal papers and other related e-papers on yoga. All the Yogasanas mentioned in Hathayogapradipikåwere critically analyzed to determine a relationship between the regular practice of yoga posturesand the degree of immunity. The study revealed that the most effective yoga to activate the regular functions of the immune system is combination of Yogasanas, Pranayama and meditation. Further, practice of Yogasana increasesthe amount of antibodies such as leukocyte, eosinophils and monocytes and stimulate inflammatory responses. Yogasanas are also extremely beneficial to manage Stress which is often associated with an increased occurrence of autonomic and immune system pathology. On the basis of the review, it can be concluded that Yogasanas are effective in improving a variety of immune system-related outcome measures. However, these effects warrant further methodologically rigorous studies to determine the clinical implications of the findings for inflammatory outcomesItem Diagnostic Procedure Associated with Astrological Concepts: A Literature Review(2nd International Research Conference & Exhibition on Siddha Medicine -2020, Organized by Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Kaithady, Sri Lanka, 2020) Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Abegunasekara, N.S.; Dharmapriya, A.K.H.; Dissanayake, S.A.R.R.P.; Ven Dhammissara MaduruoyeAstrology and medicine are intimately linked in as much as the science of healing forms an important part of remedial astrology. Principles and training of medical astrology is an intricatesubject that needs a great compact of knowledge and in-depth study. The main utility of medical astrology is to cosmic effects under different planetary conditions at the time of a disease are likely to be beneficial or detrimental to the patient and implement the diagnostic plan accordingly. This study was designed to review the astrological concepts that have been used to establish a correlation between the planets and diseases in terms of the signs of the zodiac that have shown a strong relationship with diseases and different parts of the human body. The review was based on notable manuscripts and other texts that contain descriptions of this relationship. The study revealed that the signs form the part of the body of the Kälpuruya starting from Aries and starting from the Ascendant. Thus an astrologer can foresee the possibility of a person liable to suffer before the onset of the disease. From the calculation of the period and sub-periods of the planets, he can determine the time of the onset of the disease and its duration on the basis of one's horoscope. Horoscope is a very potential instrument that can be used effectively in diagnostic and treatment plans. However, apart fromthe indications of the diseases that may be present in a horoscope, the astrologer must seriously analyze the transiting influences and the circumstances of the case on hand for accurate diagnosis. Thus it can be concluded that medical astrology, if used with a sense of proper understanding, can aid medical diagnosis.Item Influence of Dietary Pattern and Personal Habits on Dental and Gingival Diseases-A Survey Study(International Journal of Ayurveda, 2019) Abegunasekara, N.S.; Peiris, K.P.P.Orai health is reiated to diet in man1, ways; for an example, nuti'itional influence on craniofacial development, oral cancer and oral infechous diseases. Dental diseases impacL considerably on self-esteem and qtiality of life and treatmenis are expensive. The raost common diseases of the mouth which the rlentai health practitioners come across are dental caries and periodontal diseases. Unique characteristics of these diseases are; they have universal prevaience, they do not unclergo renission or termination if lefl unlreated but accumulate a backlog of unmel needs, Dental diseases include dental caries, developmental defecis of enamel, dental evosion and periorlontai disease" The main cause of tr:oth loss is dental caries in which diet plays an important role. Diet also plays a significant etiological role in dental erosion, the prevalence of rvhich seems to be increasrng, and dietail, components may conlribute to development of enamel defects (e.g. enamel hypoplasia, fluorosis), However, in modern societies, diet and nutrition plai,' a relatively minor role in the etiology of periodontal dieease {gum disease). another cause r:f tooth loss in adults. The present study is rnainly focus to find out the in{luence of dietary pattern and personal habits on dental and periodontal diseases. Data were coilected randomly from 250 patients ofboth sex and all age groups by questionnaire wi;h individuai discussion and anaiSrzed by percenlages. Among lhose, the age group bet,ween 21-30 were recorded the highlv affected age group of dentai and gingival diseases. Less than 40% o{ patients had affects the dietary habits on occurring dental and periodontal tliseases. Also it is revealed that the comrnunity hasn't an explicit awareness on oral hygiene. Conclusion was drawn that dietary pattern and personal habits are causative factors on occuring dental and periodontal diseases.Item The Efficacy of ‘Haridra Khanda’ on Vataja Pratishyaya(Ayurveda Sameeksha, 2016) Peiris, K.P.P.; Abegunasekara, N.S.; Jayawardena, G.A.C.U.Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common and mostprevalent ailments, with an equal distribution more or less throughout the world, rather without any exception to the developed and under developed countries. Bronchial asthma is the main complication of allergic rhinitis as; patients with nasal allergy are four times at risk of developing bronchial asthma. ln allopathic medical system a wide range of antibiotics and decongestants are available, but these drugs give only symptomatic relief. So it is need of hour; to develop a treatment protocol, whichhelps the patients to overcome this pathetic condition. Hence this problem was selected for the study taking all these points into consideration. In this present study Denibadi Phanta, Seetarama Vati and, Haridra Khanda were selected as oral drugs. A1l the (30) patients were registered and randomly divided into two groups. In group A, Denibadi Phanta, Seetarama Yati and in group B Denibadi Phanta, SeetaramaYatialong with Haridra Khanda were administered for a period of one month, The effect of therapy in both groups was assessed by a specially prepared proforma. In both groups, an apparent change in all the sigus and symptoms was observed. After enrolment of the patients, vital signs and symptoms of Vataja Pratishyaya such as nasal discharge, headache and nasal blockage were studied before and after the treatment. The results of the study indicated that the group B was bestowed with a significant relief in almost all the signs and symptoms of Yataja Pratishyaya (allergic rhinitis). Group A also exhibited encouraging results.Item Role of Darvee Guduchyadi Gandusha in Mukhapaka w.s.r. to Stomatitis(Cloud Publications, 2016) Peiris, K.P.P.; Abegunasekara, N.S.; Sandamali, K.I.Mukha Swasthya (oral hygiene) has gained importance now days, because mukha (oral cavity) is such anga, which is exposed to many risk factors in day-to-day life. Mukhapéka is one such disease which causes a lot of discomfott to the sufferer and seen in all classes of the society. It is also called Sarvasara Mukharoga. The aggravated doshas move through the oral cav•ty and produces the päka. The lakshanas of mukhapåka can be correlated to a clinical entity "Aphthous ulced' (recurrent ulcerative stomatitis) explained in the contemporary medical science, which is also characterized by painful superficial ulcers in the movable mucosa of the mouth with recurrent episodes. Currently, the treatment for the Aphthous ulcer being very limited, the present clinical study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of Datvee Guduchyadi Gandusha in the same. 30 patients were registered for the trial and were randomly divided into 2 groups. Group A treated with the treatment with Patola katuka bhiru panta, Kaishor guggu/u and Dan-vee Guduchyadi Gandoosha_ Group B treated the treatment with only the Patola katuka bhiru panta, Kaishor guggufu internally. The results were statistically significant in Group A. Group A was found to be more efficacious in hastening the healing of Mukhapäka compared to Group a.
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