5^th International Conference on Medicinal Practices : Herbal, Holistic and Traditional November 26-27, 2018 Bali, Indonesia

Biography:

Md Obiedullah Baig has completed her Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India. He has completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Herbal Biotechnology from the University of Madras, MD from Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine & Research Centre, India. He is the Chief Editor of Dr Baigs Advance Unani magazine.

Abstract:

Hijamah (cupping) comes from the original Arabic word “Al- hajm”, which means to restore to original size or to diminish in volume and to suck. Cupping (Hijamah) is the process of applying cups to various points on the body by removing the air inside the cups to form a vacuum. It is used for the action of draining the breast when an infant sucks the breast. In Hijamah blood is sucked after applying cup to specific areas of the body. Cupping (Hijamah) was also known as Seenghi Lagwana as in ancient times, hollow horns were used as cupping instruments for Hijamah. In Urdu language the horns are known as Seengh. The earliest record of cupping is in Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical textbooks in the world (1,550 BC) It is believed that the practice dates back from 3000 BC. In ancient Greece, Galen and Hippocrates (C. 460 - C. 370 BCE) also greatly advocated cupping. In Egypt cupping was the remedy not only for every type of disease but also for preserving. The earliest cupping instruments were hollowed horns of animals. The older cups have now been replaced by modern sophisticated electrical and mechanized suction cup which is known as the symbol of medicine. Findings of experts suggested that cupping is effective for pain, inflammations, musculoskeletal disorders, visceral dysfunctions, gynecological, neurological diseases etc. Different aspects of cupping Hijamah like introduction, terms, geographical growth, classification and types, material and method, mechanism, mode of action as per Unani system of medicine significance of lunar dates and sunnah points, local injury effect, inflammatory effect, role of WBC's, role of epidermal growth factor, indications, precautions, and complications etc.

Biography:

Abdul Khader has 13 years of academic knowledge with Holistic medicine. He is the Founder and Medical Director of Abhi Ayur Holistic Health Care and Research Center, Bangalore, India.

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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world. The burden of cancer is believed to be doubled by 2020 and nearly triple by 2030. The word cancer came from a Greek words Karkinos to describe carcinoma tumors by a physician Hippocrates (460-370 BC). Cancer later defined as normal cells in a particular part of the body begin to grow out of control. All types of cancer cells continue to grow, divide and re-divide instead of dying and form new abnormal cells. Some types of cancer cells often travel to other parts of the body through blood circulation or lymph vessels (metastasis), where they begin to grow cancer long-term survivors, have poor health outcomes than individuals without cancer, obesity, poor dietary choices, inactivity and continued smoking have shown negative outcomes in cancer survivors. Cancer is usually treated by precision medicine, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy and stem cell transplantation. Side effects of chemotherapy are: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, alopecia, constipation, etc. whereas radiation therapy can produce systemic side effects such as fatigue, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, alteration in the taste, sleep disturbance, headache, dry skin, constipation etc. Late complications of these therapies also include pharyngitis, esophagitis, laryngitis, persistent dysphagia, fatigue, hepatotoxicity, infertility and cognitive deficits. These side effects have a disturbing effect on the quality of life of cancer patients. Cancer patients, who are suffering with this disease and effected by the harmful side effects from chemotherapeutic drugs are looking back to natural remedies hoping for a better cure. Natural therapies such as Ayurveda, ancient science of life make use of herbal products, herbo-mineral products in cancer treatment to ward off the harmful side effects of chemo and radiotherapy, adjuvant to improve the quality of life. The Rasayana improves the quality of life, if taken as adjuvant along with chemo or radiotherapy. Some of our drugs and preparations such as amritaprasham, ashwagandha rasayana, brahma rasayana, chyavanprasha, narasimharasayana, and triphalachurna were found to be radio-protective in cancer treatment. Even though not authenticated by research, the ancient knowledge of holistic Ayurvedic medicine immersed in wisdom of nature may one day bring an end to suffering.

Biography:

Keerti C Unakall is an Academician and a Consultant. She works in the organization affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Bangalore, India.

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We live in the time of Renaissance. Old values, ancient traditions and logical concepts throw light on the new path we are walking on. Newer drugs with varied properties have been embraced all along the time. Irrespective of the region, the society is benefited by the contribution of varied class of people in the field of medicine. One such valuable source is the folk community, where the contribution is of great worth. Memecylon malabarica Cogn is a commonly available plant in the Western Ghats of India. It is well known for its bitterness and has been used by various folk practitioners in various ailments like worm infestation, Herpes, DM, etc. It is a known fact that the plants available in the vicinity are much beneficial in the management of the diseases especially of that region. There are no of regional works, which describe the use of plants in different eco-systems, this shows the focus on the local flora and diversity and this becomes the larger part of plant information which is preserved through the oral tradition. This belief helped to conduct the study using the very local drug - Ollekudi. Fatty oils, resin, mucilage, protein compounds, essential oils are few chemical components of this plant. The essential oil obtained from the seed is colorless or pale yellow with a strong odor and flavor of the fruit. Pharmacologically it is proven that the ethanol extract of the fruit is spasmolytic. Essential oils from the fruit are anti-bacterial and larvicidal. Essential oils from seeds are antifungal and anti-microbial. With these facts in front the tender leaves of the drug were used in the experimental study to evaluate for anti-spasmodic, analgesic activity and a clinical study in primary dysmenorrhea.

Biography:

K Harshavardhan Appaji has been a dedicated Ayurvedic Physician Consultant, Panchakarma Specialist, Educator and Teacher for over 17 years. He began his nine-year course of study in Ayurveda at Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, where he earned his BAMS and continued his post-graduation studies at University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.

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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder clinically characterized by erythematous sharply demarcated papules and rounded plaques covered by silvery micaceous scale. In India, the prevalence of Psoriasis is found between 0.44% to 2.8% and between 1 and 3% of world population. The disease has been found to be of greater frequency in males than in females. In modern medicine, Psoriasis can be managed with the medicines like corticosteroids, methotrexate having toxic side effects like teratogenicity. Hyperlipidemic effect, hepatotoxicity, bone toxicity and PUVA treatment have side effects like skin-cancer, cataract, xeroderma, etc. So, there is a need of exploring a safe and effective medicine. Therefore, the Āyurvedic therapeutics has attracted considerable glamour for providing safe and effective remedies. The present study is planned with role of Virecana and Nasya with Mahā Vajraka Ghrita in Kitibha Kuşţa. Vāghbaţa mentioned Kuşţa as an indication of Virecana karma (purgation therapy) and indicated Maha Vairaka Ghrtam for Virecana in kuşţa. The materials used are Go-ghritam for sneha pānam and Mahā Vajraka Ghritam for Virecana and Nasya. The patients who have attended the OPD and IPD of the Panchakarma Department of S.V. Ayurvedic Hospital, Tirupati between 18 to 60 years of age having the complaints of psoriasis symptoms are screened. Out of the 64 screened patients, total 30 patients are randomly allocated into two groups, Group-A and another Group-B. Significant improvement was found in both groups, more in Virecana with Go-ghrita Sneha panam compare to Nasyam. No notable adverse or side effects were encountered during this treatment period. After Virecana karma Pasi score it is improved by 48.50% and on 45^th day improved by 63.63% in comparison to 0^th day, which is extremely significant. After 14 days of Nasya karma Pasi score the improved by 47.20% and on 45^th day improved by 61.12% in comparison to 0^th day, which is also extremely significant. After Virecana karma the DLQI is improved by 67.04% and on 45^th day improved by 97.72% in comparison to 0^th day, which is extremely significant. After 14 days of Nasya karma the DLQI improved by 47.04% and on 45^th day improved by 76.49% in comparison to 0^th day, which is also extremely significant.

Biography:

Dr. Meenal Deepak Lad has completed her Ph.D. from Pune university in 2005the has published more than 30 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals. She is currently working as Professor and HOD of Dravyaguna Vigyan at PDEA’s College of Ayurved, Pune, India. She is working in the field of Academics as well as practitioner in Ayurveda for 28 years. she is postgraduate and PhD guide in the field of Ayurved. She is practising pure Ayurveda since 1990 to till date.

Abstract:

According  to  Ayurveda , Health is a well being of physical as well as Mental condition, it also describes preventive measures of physical as well as Mental disorders. Ayurveda is the science which has described Mind- Memory- Soul- Indriya is dependent on each other. Inputs received by Panch Dnynanendriyas are stored in the form of Memory and Recall at proper time. When Atma, Mann, Indriya, vishaya, they established a kind of co-ordinations and rise to knowledge about that subjects or the subject. As per Modern science, Memory is our ability to encode, store, retain, and recall information from our past experiences. Drugs, diet, and regimens, which promote longevity by delaying aging and preventing diseases, are called Rasayana. Rasayana therapy is not a simple drug therapy but is a specialized therapeutic procedure implicating the fundamental concept of. It may lead to Comprehensive clinical effects designated as Vaya Sthapana, Ayushkara, Medhakara, Balakara and Jara Vyadhi Nashana effects. Medhya Rasayana promotes medha. This review suggests that Medha is an ability which co-ordinates sense organs, mind, intellect and motor organs. Medhya Rasayana, therefore, strengthens the functions of all these factors.

Biography:

Srikanth Babu Perugu is working as a Professor in Department of Kayachikitsa in Dr. B.R.K.R. Government Ayurvedic College, Hyderabad, India.

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Trichology is a science of human hair and scalp. Ayurveda being a time tested and time trusted system of medicine has narrated more details about hair and scalp and possible diseases and their prevention and managements. Hair has more antiquity for cosmetic, esthetic, and medical reasons. Trichology has more popularity and involving trading and commerce into it. Hair oils, shampoos, combs, hair driers, dye, likewise many are there to prove its importance for current society. skin performs many activities like thermoregulation., protection, cytokines synthesis, pigmentation ,important among them is it helps in Vitamin D3 synthesis. Hair has a great place in Ayurveda . Hair is a Pitruja bhava, contributes as sroto mula, and roga marga. It’s a Rasapradodoshaj and Asti pradoshaja and contributes for one set of Asta Nindita Purusha. Distribution of hair on human is swabhavaj. Kesha is Asti mala, Smasru is Shukra mala. Ayurveda mentions about major hair present on humans as kesha, loma, roma, smasru, karna kesha, nasa kesha, and provided details like roma sanjanan and roma stan. Hair distribution is Swabhavaj. On scalp around 1,00,000 follicles, on face 5,00,000 on body 10 million follicles are present. It they are totally absent then called as aloma and present in excess is Atiloma, one pair of Asta Nindita Purusha.

Ayurveda mention 30,956 Roma kupas are present and Drishti and Roma kupa can not be increased in number after birth. This is one of the potential area for research.

This shows the great concern of Ayurveda to provide good quality of wanted hair and removal of any unwanted hair with safety as primary concern. Hair nutrition and versatility of hair complaints like

• Khalitya fall of hair from scalp,
• Indralupta,fall of hair from beard,
• Ruhya , fall of hair from body,
• Dharunaka, Difflivium folliculorum,
• Arumshika, and Irivellika , infective conditions of scalp,
• Weathering of hair
• Fractured tips,
• Pressure Alpoacia, Traction Alopecia.etc.

Biography:

Jyothir Vishnu Bharadwaja Perugu is currently MBBS student of College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur, Nepal.

Abstract:

Since time immortal sound has various effects on life forms. Various forms of music have been observed to stimulate neuro chemical reactions involving dopamine, serotonin, GABA and adrenaline. Such effects of music are used by people in relieving stress, anxiety and also emotional pain. Application of sound and music in diagnostic and therapeutic aspect is not a new thing in modern medicine. Ultrasound is commonly used as imaging tool and also applied in pain reliving by physiotherapists. Though less known it is used to make pores in cell membranes and applied in drug delivery (sonoporation). But certain very specific and advanced applications of sounds like neurologic sound therapy is used in regulating cognition and also known to have ability to communicate with brain in its own sensory language which helps in treatment of stroke and also revive motor functions to certain level. Currently various methods are used to alter brain function for therapeutic purposes like Nordroff robin’s method, Bonny method, Dalcroze eurhythmics, Vibration acoustic therapy. As an ancient practice in India rhythmic repetition of shlokas was used as an oral method of learning and also observed lyrics of songs are retained for longer and easily recapitulated with music. Possible applications of such an action are also discussed. This study will have specific focus on various techniques and its efficacy as curative, supportive and regenerative therapy in accordance with certain motor disorders, depression, learning disabilities and developmental troubles, anxiety disorder, stress, PTSD and pain.