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  • Scope and role of dietary and daily regimen in prevention of life style eye disorders: a literature study. 
    Rathnayaka, R.L.Y.U.; Vaghela, D.B.; Chudasama, K. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Ayurveda is a holistic healing science that emphasizes the importance of healthy lifestyle in preventing disease. Faulty lifestyle (diet and behavior) are major factors leading to many diseases. Smoking cigarette, tobacco, ...
  • Series of case studies on the efficacy of traditional treatment modality in the management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. 
    Pramodani, M.P.N.; Wickramarachchi, W.J. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or median neuropathy at the wrist is a disabling condition present in3.8% of the general population. The condition is characterized by the compression of median nerve at the wrist leading to paresthesia, ...
  • A Siddha polyherbal formulation Neerkovai Mathirai: a review 
    Mithurendran, B.; Niruba, K. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The role of Siddha medicine is crucial due to its increasing acceptance by scientic medical community. This change in trend is owing to the surge in complementary and alternative medical research for obvious reasons of ...
  • A Siddha review of fi stula. 
    Tharshanodayan, N.J.Q.; Rohini, P. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Fistulas were formerly associated with considerable mortality rates. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are 50,000-100,000 new cases of stulas every year. The three humours maintain the upkeep of ...
  • Significant characteristics of traditional medicine in Sri Lanka: a review based on sources of available evidence. 
    Peiris, R.M.; Karunarathna, H.M.H.L.; Samaratunga, U.; Kaldera, H.P.I.J.; Wewalwala, S.L. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    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 ...
  • Study of acute and 28 days repeated oral toxicity of Siddha formulae Seenthilchooranam in Wistar albino rat. 
    Ushakanthan, S.; Visweswaran, S.; Sivakkumar, S.; Mariyappan, A.; Banumathi, V. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Seenthil Chooranam is one of the traditional Siddha formulae used in various kinds of diseases in Siddha system of medicine. The test drug Seenthil Chooranam (Chooranam-one of the 32 types of internal medicine), mentioned ...
  • A study of pharmacodynamical action of facial skin care herbs: a review. 
    Sivagowri, S. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Facial skin, an important and prominent part of the human body, is affected by internal and external causes. Traditional medical practitioners widely use herbs either single or in combination with several herbs. Some ...
  • A study on efficacy of Patha oil Nasya in the management of Dushta Pratishyaya. 
    Sooriyakumar. A.; Samarakoon, S.M.S. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Dushta Pratishyaya (DP) is a type of Pratishyaya which is mainly a Kapha dominant disease. When Pratishyaya becomes chronic, it is termed Dushta Pratishyaya. Based on symptomatology, DP could be correlated with sinusitis ...
  • A study on the effects of a Kuppilai (Ennai) oil in the management of chronic wounds. 
    Anpuchelvy, S.; Sritharan, G. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Abstract Buddharaja Kalka is a herbo-mineral drug preparation. However, there are three prescriptions available in Sri Lanka. It is used in upper respiratory diseases, particularly in common cold and bronchial asthma ...
  • Supremacy of Shalya Tantra over modern surgery. 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Sushrutasamhita describes the ancient tradition of surgery in India and is considered as one of the brilliant texts in ancient Indian medical literature. This treatise contains detailed descriptions of the way of teaching ...
  • A survey study on Computer Vision Syndrome. Salakya Sandipani, 
    Karunarathna, W.D.C.K.; Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.; Karandugoda, K.K.I.E. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Computer Vision Syndrome is one among the life style disorders which is related to prolonged use of computer, tablet PC, e-reader and mobile phones. There are several guidelines to be followed in using these devices. ...
  • Therapeutic effects of Yoga on the diseases of Śālākyatantra 
    Kumara, G.U.A.; Karunaratne, H.K.B.M.S. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Yoga, a philosophy in ancient India, is effective in maintaining health and curing diseases. This literature survey based on Hatha Yoga Pradipika was carried out in order to identify the therapeutic effect of Yoga on ...
  • Unani concept of diabetes: a review. 
    Nasmeer, M.S.M.; Mawjood, A.H.M.; Rifaee, M.M.M.; Rizniya, M.N.F. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Non-healing diabetic wound is the most dreadful complication among diabetic patients which causes amputation and thus leads to permanent disabilities. Most of the diabetic wound might end in amputation. The word “diabetes” ...
  • Uniqueness of Puravaliyam remedies with special reference to authentic traditional texts 
    Nishshanka, N.M.S.A.; Samaratunga, U. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    A wide range of distinctive treatment procedures have been used in the management of eye disorders in Sri Lankan traditional medicine. Among them, traditional Puravaliyam is a procedure where the medicated paste is applied ...
  • Use of Eranda Taila in eyelash extension: a pilot study. 
    Thakare, T.D.; Wakode, K.S. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Eyelashes are one of the most important features of our faces; they don't just add beauty and dramatic expression to our eyes, but also protect from dust and other particles which may cause injuries. People believe that ...
  • Utility of Dhooma preparations in the treatment of Nāsa Roga in indigenous medicine in Sri Lanka. 
    Pathirana, K.P.M.P.; Jayasinghe, J.M.P.R.K. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    There are medicinal preparations used as Dhooma in the treatment of Nāsa Roga according to classical texts. The aim of this study was to analyze the availability of herbal and mineral ingredients used to prepare Dhooma ...
  • Verification of botanical source of Arimeda: a textual based study . 
    Samanweera, W.G.N.S.; Jayakody, J.T.R. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Arimedadi Taila is one of the Ayurvedic medicines used for a wide range of oral and dental diseases and named after the main ingredient Arimeda. The original formula of this oil is mentioned in Chakradatta and has later ...
  • Wound healing activity of leach therapy on Dhusta Virnam: a case study. 
    Saranya, U.; Kanesalingam, M. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Leech therapy is one of the ancient and important para-surgical procedures described in Siddha medicine in the treatment of various diseases including Dhusta Virnam. Dhusta Virnam is characterized by appearance of corals ...

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