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  • Pramodani, M.P.N.; Wickramarachchi, W.J. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Darunaka is a disease concerned with hair root which can correlate with Dandruff, which is the most common cause for hair loss. It is more of a social problem and affects aesthetic value as a person with Dandruff is quite ...
  • Pramodani, M.P.N.; Wickramarachchi, W.J. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Walking in irregular or uneven ground, structural deformity of foot, excessive strain on heels etc. lead to vitiation of Vata dosha. Aggravated Vata is lodged in ankle joint, especially in dependent parts like heel and ...
  • Karunarathne, H.M.H.L.; Dharmapriya, A.K.H.; Samarathunga, W.U.K.S. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Ayurveda is the science of life based on Trisütra (Hetu, Liìga and Auñadha) which are important to fulfill objectives of Ayurveda called Svasthaparäyaëa and Äturaparäyaëa. Auñadhasütra is a very important concept as a part ...
  • Perera, J.M.N.P. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Kitibha Kusta is a form of kshudra kusta based on the similarities of symptoms in their description in the medical literature. Many Ayurvedic researchers, authors of recent and past who had worked on skin disorders have ...
  • Rasanantham, N.; Sounthararajan, K. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Siddha system has unique methods in diagnosis and prognosis of diseases and is mainly based on the methods "Envagaithervugal". Among the Envagaithervugal Naadi is an important diagnostic and prognostic indicator and was ...
  • Wijenayake, A.U.; Pitawala, H.M.T.G.A.; Kithmini, L.A.L.; Bandara, B.M.R.; Abayasekara, C.L. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Rasashastra purification techniques are well-known among the Ayurvedic physicians as traditional methods for the removal of toxic metals from the mineral sources. However, possible retention of toxic metals in the Rasashastra ...
  • Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.; Karunarathna, W.D.C.K. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Traditional medicine is a valuable system continuously developed over generations by the local people in different parts of Sri Lanka. Documenting the traditional knowledge is very important for its conservation and ...
  • Willamuna, S.M.S.K.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Hemorrhoid is one of the diseases which has been spreading rapidly nowadays. Bleeding Hemorrhoid is a highly distress type among Hemorrhoid varieties. Nagaradi Modaka treatment was identified from the “Chakradatta” which ...
  • Farzana, M.U.Z.N.; Fahamiya, N.; Shiffa, M.S.M. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Cosmetics are substances used to enhance or protect the appearance or odour of the human body. A large number of cosmetic and toiletry formulations have been developed since early period for the self-beautification and a ...
  • Liyanage, R.P.; Hettige, S.S.; Karunarathne, H.K.B.M.S. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Hallucinations are false or distorted sensory experience that appear to be real perceptions, experienced in many psychotic disorders. These sensory impressions are auto-generated in the mind. In Ayurvedic classics, ...
  • Ranasinghe, R.L.D.S.; Ediriweera, E.R.H.S.S. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Spices have been an integral part of our food for millennia. However, most potent and healthiest spices are rarely used due to lack of knowledge. Present study was undertaken to collect medicinal uses and health benefits ...
  • Chandaratana Thero, D.; Piyananda Thero, W. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Illnesses are basically two fold as physical illnesses and mental illnesses. Buddhist discourses give accounts on how physical and psychical conditions influence on one another in arising psycho-physical illness. The ...
  • Peiris, R.M.; Samaratunga, U.; Kaldera, H.P.I.J.; Wewalwala, S.L. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    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 ...
  • Sirajudeen, M.A.A.; Najeeb, B.M. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The curry leaf tree is native to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Andaman Islands. The use of curry leaves is described in early Tamil literature dating back to the 1st to 4th centuries AD. Its use is also mentioned ...
  • Sirajudeen, M.A.A.; Najeeb, B.M. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    White zedoary (Curcuma zedoria) is a medicinal plant being used by indigenous practitioner for various ailments throughout the world particularly, by Unani medical practitioners in South East Asia. (Dymock and Hooper, 1976, ...
  • Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Sri Lanka developed its own medical system based on a series of prescriptions handed down from generation to generation over a period of 3000 years. Indigenous medicine of Sri Lanka called "Deshiya Chikitsa" was originated ...
  • Pathirana, K.P.M.P.; Abeysooriya, S.R.; Nuwansiri, L.S.B. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Lavana Panchakaya stands for five types of salts which are clinically used in Ayurvedic Medicine. Sauvarchala, saindhava, audbhida, vida, and samuddra are the five types and their properties are unctuous, hot, sharp, best ...
  • Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Hemorrhoid, which is a condition defined as the symptomatic enlargement and distal displacement of the normal anal cushions, affects millions of people around the world, and represent a major medical and socioeconomic ...
  • Nuwan, V.G.S.I.; Ediriweera, E.R.H.S.S.; Wasana, R.K.R. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Panicum miliaceum L., a member of family Poaceae, commonly known as proso millet is one of the oldest cultivated grain crops in ancient China. This millet is cultivated throughout the tropical regions of the world including ...
  • Perera, H.A.R.P.; Karunagoda, K.; Perera, P.K.; Samarasingha, K.; Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Phyllanthus niruri Linn is a small, erect annual herb belonging to the family of Euphobiaceae. It is widely distributed in Asia and used in the treatment of jaundice, asthma, hepatitis, diabetes, fever caused by malaria. ...

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