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  • Analysis of the properties of Tamalakyadi Kvatha: a critique. 
    Ranasinghe, R.L.D.S.; Ediriweera, E.R.H.S.S. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Tamalakyadi Kvatha is one of the popular decoctions among Ayurveda physicians. It is commonly used for ailments such as Peenasa, Arsha, Shwasa, Kasa and Agnimandya. This comprehensive overview is a step towards analysing ...
  • Analytical study on the “śarīra”in Ayurveda and siksasamuccaya 
    Molligoda, S.P.; Jayawardana, K.B. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    In Ayurveda medical science the term “śarīra” has been explained in different context. Eg.śarīraracanā,śarīrakriyā, gharbhaśarīra,etc. Ayurveda texts define the composition of human body as“śarīraracana” This is similar ...
  • Chemical analysis of selected Ayurvedic drugs: Yashtikalkaya and Rajahpravartanivati 
    Madhushanthi, K. P.; Liyanage, J. A. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Ayurvedic medicines have been widely used in Sri Lanka for thousands of years. Although they are considered as beneficial and free of side effects, some toxicity is reported. Therefore, objective of this study was determination ...
  • A comparative study on Ayurvedic terminology used in explanations of Pañcamahābhūta and Saptadhātusiddhānta. 
    Kaldera, H.P.I.J.; Samaratunga, U.; Jayawardene, K.B. (International Conference on Sanskrit Studies, 2017 Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Terminology used in Ayurveda medical science has its own peculiar interpretations. These terms cannot be sufficiently comprehended through general dictionary meanings. Påthivi, ap, teja, vāyu, ākāśa are commonly used ...
  • A Comparative study on terminology used in explanations of Pañcamahābhuta and Saptadhātu Siddhānta, 
    Kaldera, H.P.I.J.; Samaratunga, U.; Jayawardane, K.B. (2nd International Conference on Sanskrit Studies (ICSS 2017), Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2017)
    Terminology used in Ayurveda medical science has its own peculiar interpretations. These temls cannot be sufficiently comprehended through general dictionary meanings. P!lhivi, ap, reja, •.üyu, äküia are commonly used ...
  • The Concept of health in Sanskrit medical literature and its utility to modern world 
    Silva, P.A.S.N.; Molligoda, S.P.; Jayawardhana, K.B. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine, which stresses principally on prevention of body ailments rather than simply relieving pathological problems or symptoms. A literature survey was carried out to collect ...
  • Current scenario on import of plant-based Ayurvedic raw materials in Sri Lanka 
    Hansini, K.G.D.M.; Peiris, R.M.; Sakunthala, H.S. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Sri Lanka is an island rich and flourishing in its natural resources with herbal, mineral and animal pharmaceuticals which are the main resources of the Ayurveda and indigenous systems of medicine. Since ancient period, ...
  • Efficacy of Ayurvedic formula mentioned in Susrutasamhitha in the management of Kalithya 
    Dharshika, A.K.D.; Wickramarachchi, W.J. (Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Hair loss becomes one of the common problems in society. Falling hair is one of the diseases of head region, known as “Kalithya” in Ayurveda. There are varieties of reasons for hair loss, including autoimmune diseases, ...
  • 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 ...
  • A literary survey on therapeutic formulations used in Nasya Karma (inhalation therapy) and their properties with special reference to Carakasamhita. 
    Ranasinghe, R.L.D.S.; Ediriweera, E.R.H.S.S.; Wijesiriwardhana, H.G.S.G. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Nasya Karma (inhalation therapy) is one of the procedures of Pancha Karma where instillation of medicine is done through the nasal route. It is considered as the best treatment for diseases above the clavicle. Despite ...
  • Medicinal values of plants that are habitat to coastal areas of Sri Lanka: A literary study 
    Gunaratna, T.A.N.R.; Samarathunga, D.K.; Liyanage, J.A. (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2015)
    Herbs cover the complete range of growth habits and sizes of plants. As a tropical country there are several plants available in Sri Lanka’s coastal areas that are habitat in large scale. Borassus flabellifer, Cocos nucifera, ...
  • Particularism of Oral Hygiene 
    Abegunasekara, N.S.; Peiris, K.P.P. (Proceedings at 2nd International Conference on Shalakya Tantra, 2016)
    Ayurveda is the ancient system of health-care and longevity. It involves a holistic view of man, his health and illness. Ayurvedic freatment is aimed at patient as an organic whole and treatment consists of salubrious ...
  • Revelation of the importance of the Sanskrit language for the field of Ayurveda using CHARAKA SAMHITHA 
    Molligoda, S.P.; Kulasinghe, W.B.W.; Jayawardhana, K.B. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    Sanskrit language was termed as 'Deva Vāni' (Gods' language) as it was believed to have been generated by the god Brahma who passed it to the Rishis (sages) living in celestial abodes, who then communicated the same to ...
  • Role of three Ayurveda regimen in the management of scaling condition of Sidhma Kushta (Psoriasis). 
    Jayakody, J.A.D.P.P.; Seneviratna, N.A.K.P.J.; Akarawita, J.K.W. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Psoriasis, generally referred to as 'Potu Kabara' in Sri Lanka, corresponds with Sidhma Kushta in terms of a number of distinguished symptoms elaborated in Ayurveda classics. This study aimed at evaluating the efcacy of ...
  • The role of woman as depicted in Ayurveda classics 
    Molligoda, S.P.; Jayawardana, K.B.; Dammarathana Thero, Iduragare (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The character of woman is defined in different aspects in pursue of various background. By means of picturesque paintings, sculptures and statues, the great virtuosos examine the true nature of woman when the poets elegantly ...
  • 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, ...
  • 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 ...
  • Sleep; A concept from Sanskrit literature for healthy person 
    Samaradiwakara, S.W.M.I.U.K.; Silva, P.A.S.N.; Wimalasiri, Y.S.G. (International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, 2018 Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Sleep is an important part of a daily routine and it is a vital indicator of overall health. It is one of the trayoupasthambha; three pillars on which a person’s health is firmly balanced and it is a complex and dynamic ...
  • Stress free world through Ayurveda and Yoga 
    Fernando, W.K.B.D.S.; Pathirana, R.N.D. (Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016)
    The present global scenario is a pond of various non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), crime and violence basically due to the life style changes and mental stress. Ayurveda and Yoga, eternal sciences for healthy living deal ...
  • පැරණි හා මධ්‍යකාලින ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ වෛද්‍ය ඉතිහාසය රෝග ප්‍රතිශේධ ව්‍යපසමනෝප ක්‍රම 
    Wijerathne, G.D.P.D. (2016)
    Neither comprehensive nor direct attempt has been so far made to study medical history ofancient Sri Lanka. It is also not given special attention to the method of controlling andpreventing diseases. The previous studies ...

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