100 patients selected by simple randomized sample method divided into 2 groups i.e. Group 'A' & Group 'B'. In Group 'A' Agnikarma was done on Ankle joint medially between medial malleolus and Achillies Tendon and in Group 'B' it was done at inter-digital cleft between the first two digits of foot on dorsal aspect. The Agnikarma was performed at the interval of 15 days. Total three sittings were given. The improvement in the patients was assessed mainly on the basis of relief in the pain and SLR (Straight Leg Raised) test. Two tailed z test was used for calculating the z value. Comparative...

The present work aimed to study the efficacy of the drug Trayodashang Guggulu as single drug therapy & combination with Sahachar Taila Nasya as a combination therapy. For this 60 patients divided in two groups (each group 30) followed up upto 8 weeks. In statistical analysis the drug showed highly significant results in signs & symptoms of Manyagata vatavyadhi as- For Manyashool, the t value proved to be 10.42 & 15.24 in Group 1 & Group 2 respectively (p

The present work aimed at standardization of Rasasindura Ointment and evaluation of its efficacy in Eczema (Vicharchika). Rasasindura was prepared in 3 batches according to reference of text Rasatarangini. Its ointment was prepared using Sesame oil and Bees wax as base. Standardization of Raw materials (Mercury & Sulphur), In process standardization and final product (Rasasindura & its ointment) was carried out as per pharmacopeial standards. Ointment was then assessed for it activity in patients of Eczema. For this 30 patients having classical symptoms of Eczema were recruited & followed up...

Rasashastra has been using herbo-mineral metallic preparations in therapeutics since decades. Rasashastra texts does not advised single use of Mercury because of its two distinct properties namely quickness & liquid state. To surmount these intricacies Scholars mentioned certain mercury bonding procedures, one of them is Kajjali Bandha. The fine black powder obtained from pounding of mercury with metals, sulphur & other substances, without the addition of any liquid substance is known as Kajjali. Most of Rasashastra formulations used Kajjali as fundamental ingredient. Different Khalvi...