{"title":"IN- VITRO ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF SPILANTHES ACMELLA (AKARKARA) EXTRACT ON PORPHYROMONAS GINGIVALIS AND AGGREGATIBACTOR ACTINOMYCETEMCOMITANS","authors":"Renu Gaur, Gazala Mp, Prabhuji Mlv","doi":"10.29121/jahim.v4.i1.2024.45","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29121/jahim.v4.i1.2024.45","url":null,"abstract":"Periodontal diseases are caused by certain bacteria found in the bacterial plaque. Usage of plant-derived antimicrobial agents could serve as an effective alternative treatment against periodontal infections due to continuous rise seen in antibiotic resistance. Spilanthes acmella (S. acmella), a vital medicinal plant has been used for its various properties such as anti- inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antinociceptive, anti-cancerous and hastening wound healing. This study was conducted to assess its antibacterial efficacy against common periodontal pathogens.Objective: The present study was conducted to assess the antibacterial activity of S. acmella plant extract against Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), and Aggregatibactor actinomycetemcomitans (Aa) and determine the presence of various phytochemicals in it.Materials and Methodology: An extract was prepared using dried S. acmella plant powder and mixed with methanol in 1:1 (w/v) ratio. Determination of minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) was done by using tube dilution technique and time- kill assay was performed against Pg and Aa. Presence of phytochemicals was checked by thin layer chromatography (TLC) method.Results: MIC of S. acmella was found to be 40 μg/ml for Pg and 20 μg/ml for Aa within 2 h interval. Various phytochemicals were found in S. acmella extract which may be responsible for its anti- bacterial property.Conclusion: S. acmella extract shows a significant antibacterial effect against the major periodontal pathogens and hence may be a potential natural alternative for controlling the growth of these bacteria.","PeriodicalId":472374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ayurvedic Herbal and Integrative Medicine","volume":"117 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140223036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"RECENT RESEARCH ON THE CONCEPT OF THE HRIDAYA IN RACHANA SHARIRA, AND ITS RELATION WITH MODERN ANATOMY","authors":"Mohini Narayan Surwase, Priyanka Ashok Shinde","doi":"10.29121/jahim.v4.i1.2024.44","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29121/jahim.v4.i1.2024.44","url":null,"abstract":"Ayurveda states that Hridaya is one of the most important parts of the mortal body. An injury to it may affect it in severe conditions. The specific signs and symptoms of these conditions are well defined in Samhitas. Any kind of trauma or injury to it may lead to death. Therefore, it has been classified under Tri Marma and Dashsa pranayatana. Dwivedi & Kumar (2010). The term Hridaya indicates the organ which regulates the circulation of Prana throughout the body by collecting and diffusing rhythmically. Samhitas state that Hridaya performs several other functions along with the circulation of Prana (blood/ oxygen). These ancient classics mention that Hridaya controls the mortal body, sensations, and powers of logic, becoming the center of life and wit. Hence at one point the term Hridaya is considered as brain. Acharya Charaka and Sushruta have considered the Hridaya as a Koshthanga (organ present in Koshtha/trunk). This easily indicates that Hridaya is nothing but Urastha Hridaya (organ present in Koshtha/trunk). In this composition, an attempt has been made to connect references about Hridaya to modern anatomy through logical analysis of these references.","PeriodicalId":472374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ayurvedic Herbal and Integrative Medicine","volume":"8 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140242123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Balkrishna, Amita Singh, Priyanka Tyagi, R. Mishra, Bhaskar Joshi, A. Srivastava
{"title":"MEDICINAL USES, PRESERVATION, PROMOTION AND CRITICAL STUDY OF DASHMOOLA: AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT DESCRIBED IN AYURVEDA SCRIPTURE","authors":"A. Balkrishna, Amita Singh, Priyanka Tyagi, R. Mishra, Bhaskar Joshi, A. Srivastava","doi":"10.29121/jahim.v4.i1.2024.34","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29121/jahim.v4.i1.2024.34","url":null,"abstract":"Ayurveda is a scientific method of ancient medicine, in which single and mixed medicines are used multiple times for medicine, in which Dashmoola has its special place. Ashtavarga, Pañcamūla, Trinapanchamoola and Dashmoola are widely used as mixed medicinal components. Dashmoola is made up of two words Dash and Moola, which means \"root of ten medicines\", i.e., roots of ten medicinal plants are taken in equal proportion. Generally, it is considered to be a combination of the Brihit and Laghu Pañcamūla. Of these ten roots, five roots are of trees known as Bṛhat Pañcamūla and five roots are of bushes known as Laghu Pañcamūla. Bṛhat Pañcamūla includes Bilva [Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa], Gambhari (Gmelina arborea Roxb. ex Sm.), Agnimantha (Clerodendrum phlomidis L.f.), Patla [Stereospermum chelonoides (L.f.) DC.], Shyonak [Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz] while Laghu Pañcamūla includes Brihati (Solanum indicum L.), Gokharu (Tribulus terrestris L.), Kantakari (Solanum virginianum L.), Prshniparni [Uraria picta (Jacq.) Desv. Ex DC.], Shalaparni [Pleurolobus gangeticus (L.) J.St.-Hil. ex H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi]. Dashmoola is used for the treatment of various diseases, sach as arthritis, asthma, headache, prenatal problems, Parkinson's disease, muscle cramps, lower back pain, etc. In the present review article, habitat, distribution, ecological note, common and vedic nomenclature, flowering and fruiting period, conservation status and medicinal properties of each plant in Dashmoola, have been discussed in detail and Herbarium sheet with field numbers of all plants are available in the Patanjali Research Foundation Herbarium","PeriodicalId":472374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ayurvedic Herbal and Integrative Medicine","volume":"42 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140429798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A CRITICAL REVIEW OF PATHYA-APATHYA DIETS IN DEFICIENCY OF RAKTA DHATU","authors":"Vinita Gupta, Jitendra Kumar Sharma, Purushottma Das Sharma, Dinesh Kumar Sharma, None Deepa","doi":"10.29121/jahim.v3.i2.2023.37","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29121/jahim.v3.i2.2023.37","url":null,"abstract":"\"Raktam Jeeva iti Sthiti\" that implies the life (Jeeva) of an individual lives in Rakta (Blood), any extreme hindrance or loss of blood can cause demise. Alterations in skin colour, such as a yellowish white discoloration, are common in Rakta deficiency. This condition can be compared to Panduroga in Ayurveda, which is frequently referred to in various Ayurvedic texts as either a separate disease or the symptoms of another disease. On the basis of symptoms and causes, it can be linked to iron deficiency anaemia in modern science. It is brought on by iron loss from the body, inadequate diet, gastrointestinal tract infections, worm infestation, and insufficient iron absorption. According to the classics of Ayurveda, it develops as a result of a decrease in Rasa Dhatu, which makes it unproductive to produce Rakta Dhatu. There are different food articles, diets, Ayurvedic herbal and herbo-mineral formulations are indicated in Ayurvedic texts for the management of lack of Rakta Dhatu. These diets and Ayurvedic formulations have been found to be safe, effective and free of side effects in numerous studies.","PeriodicalId":472374,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ayurvedic Herbal and Integrative Medicine","volume":"10 32","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135390417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}