International Conference of the Shalakya Tantra – ‘Shalakya Sandipani’: Recent submissions

  • A literature based study on Jātipatrādi Gandūsha for Mukhapāka 
    Jayasiri, S.A.U.S.K.; Jayasinghe, J.M.P.R.K. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Gandūsha is a procedure of holding the medicinal decoction, or liquid or oil in the buccal cavity for certain period without movements and an effective method of treating the diseases of oral mucosa, gums, tongue and ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Eye complications of Amavata and its management. 
    Maragalawaththa, M.G.K.; Goyal, M.; Chudasama, K.; Jadav, R.K. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Amavata is a disease caused by undigested food particles (Ama) due to improper function of Agni at different levels. This Ama, associating itself with Vata, moves quickly towards different seats of Kapha in the body ...
  • Review of Chakshushya Aahar Dravya 
    Virkar, C.; Virkar, S. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Changes in life style and dietary habits have resulted in many eye disorders in the present era. Hence preservation of ocular health and prevention of ocular disorders have become essential. As per Ayurveda, Aahar (diet) ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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, ...
  • Ayurvedic perspective of the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease 
    Sadungama, M.K.N.G.; Madushani, P.U. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Periodontal disease is one of the diseases of mouth region, which is also known as ''gum disease'' and in Ayurveda it falls into the category of ''Dantamoolagata roga''. Periodontal diseases are infections of the structures ...
  • Evaluation of anti–oxidant properties of a traditional formulae (JB Kalka). 
    Shifra, A.S.F.; Gunasekara, G.V.M.T.D.; Kularathna, M.D.C.N.; Cooray, P.L.J.U.D.; Perera, H.M.P.; Fernando, S.H.S.; Sadungama, M.K.N.G.; Thilakarathna, B.S.D.; Kuruppuarachi, S.N.; Kuruppuarachi, S.N.; Saranya, U.; Rishad, Y.M.; Kaluthotage, S.; Kularathne, D.A.B.H.; Umayanagni, L.H.S. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade to other parts of the body. In Ayurveda, cancer is dened in the term Arbuda, which is categorized by big, deep seated, immovable, ...
  • 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” ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Chakshushya Dravya guidelines for health promotion of eyes. 
    Ramteke, R.B.; Vaijwade, A.P. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Various Chakshushya Dravyas have been described in Ayurvedic literature both in Bruhatrayi and Laghutrayi. Bhavprakash Nighantu is one among these Samhitas of Laghutrayi. This Bhavprakash Nighantu mainly deals with ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 literature review on management of Arsha with special reference to Ayurveda 
    Nilani, K.K.A. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Arsha is one of the maharoga among eight maharogas. Some types of Arsha are correlated with hemorrhoids. Arsha symptoms develop more than half of men and women during their lifetime. Arsha is dened as 'arivat pranan ...
  • 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 ...
  • Jalaukavacharana and wet cupping in the management of sciatic nerve compression: a comparative clinical study. 
    Nuwansiri, L.S.B.; Abeysooriya, S.R.; Wickramarachchi, W.J. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The classically sciatic pain is distributed in pathway of sciatic nerve. Herniated intervertebral disc is believed to cause most cases around 90%. Other lesions affecting the integrity of the lumbosacral nerve roots ...
  • 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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