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  • Effect of Rasashastra preparation techniques for detoxification of minerals 
    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 ...
  • Ethno medicinal plants used in the treatment of bone fractures: a study conducted in Matale district 
    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 ...
  • Evaluation of the efficacy of Nagaradi Modaka in the management of Raktharsas; a clinical study 
    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 ...
  • Female cosmetics in Unani medicine: a literary review 
    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 ...
  • Hallucinations; a critical review from Ayurvedic perspective 
    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, ...
  • Health benefits of spices - a critique 
    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 ...
  • The influence of psycho-physical conditions on physical and mental illnesses; a review from Buddhist perspective 
    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 ...
  • Influence of Tamil language on indigenous medicine in Sri Lanka 
    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 ...
  • A literary review of single drug Curry leaves (Muraya koinigii) commonly used in indigenous medicine 
    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 ...
  • A literary review of single drug White Zedoary (Curcuma zedoria) commonly used in indigenous medicine 
    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, ...
  • A literary review on traditional medical systems for cancer in Sri Lanka 
    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 ...
  • A literary survey on indications and preparations using Lavana Panchakaya according to Carakasamhita 
    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 ...
  • Management of second degree hemorrhoids with the application of Achyrenthus aspera Alkali powder: a case report 
    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 ...
  • Medicinal and nutritional value of Panicum miliaceum L. (Meneri): a review 
    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 ...
  • Phyllanthus niruri Linn grown in Sri Lanka: evaluation on phyto and physico-chemical properties of the whole plant 
    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. ...
  • Preservation and publication of Tamil ola leaf medicinal manuscripts in Sri Lanka 
    Rajeev, S.R.P. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Tamil ola leaves manuscripts are available among traditional physicians all over the country. The number of ola leaves in one`s possession is an indicator of traditional physician`s reputation. Many of these Tamil and ...
  • Preventive and curative aspect of Ilaj bit tadbeer (regimenal therapy) in lifestyle disorders 
    Shiffa, M.S.M.; Fahamiya, N.; Farzana, M.U.Z.N. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Life style of human being has changed drastically during last few decades, which has caused many adverse effects on human health. Diseases associated with the way a person or a group of people lives are known as lifestyle ...
  • Relationship on Sanskrit and English language proficiencies: a study conducted among selected BAMS undergraduates of Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute 
    Dhammissara Thero, M.; Dissanayake, S.A.R.R.P.; Dharmapriya, A.K.H.; Peiris, R.M.; Udagedara, U.G.J.R. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    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 ...
  • A scientific literature review on antimicrobial activity of coconut oil as the base oil of indigenous medicinal oil preparations used in wound healing 
    Samanweera, W.G.N.S. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Coconut is historically significant and most famous food item in Sri Lankan society from the centuries of past. The ancestral wisdom on utility of coconut explicitly demonstrated in cultural heritage of diversified usages ...
  • Signs of Buddhism illustrated in sadvåtaya in Ayurveda 
    Weerapperuma, W.D.D.; Weerasooriya, W.M.B. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Ayurveda is the discipline that describes the cause, symptoms and medicine for mental, physical and spiritual well-being which is known as healthy life. It evolved in India since 10th century B.C. Buddhism is stirring the ...

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