Download or read book Rasayana written by H.S. Puri and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-10-17 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until relatively recently, much of the information on India's research into their medicinal plants has remained within India, mainly published within Indian journals. However, today the field of Ayurveda is expanding, with the integration of herbs and minerals discovered in other countries and the strengthening of academic knowledge networks worldw

Download or read book Rasayana the Fountain of Life written by Dr. Mayank S. Vora and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-26 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is evident that everybody wants to live long with sound health. Nobody wants to become old and die. There is an in built desire of every individual to live for 100 years and that too in healthy state of body, mind and all sense organs especially vision and hearing. In this stressful, over-busy and toxic world, our natural health, happiness and the inner sense of well-being are masked by the accumulation of impurities. These impurities or toxins causes deterioration of normal body functioning. A rejuvenation therapy can revitalize senses, detoxify the body, restore good health and young look and even increase resistance to diseases. The excellent and through book by Dr. Mayank Vora is a great read for any person and provide a very practical guide for rejuvenation and longevity with natural and time tested ancient remedies. Beautifully written giving information of important single and classical Rasayana herbs, antioxidants therapy, diet and lifestyle. All readers should aware of Rasayana therapy, if they want to bring back the youthfulness and increase the life span by many years.

Download or read book Rasayana for Childcare Joy of Herbs and Healing written by Padma Venkat and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book of herbal recipes for childcare based on a concept in Ayurveda called Rasayana. Rasayana deals with methods to live long and live well. The recipes selected can be prepared at home using ingredients from the kitchen, garden, supermarkets or Indian stores. The book includes stories woven over the ages around these herbs, legends that they star in, their vernacular names and citations from ancient Ayurveda Materia Medica that reveal the nature of the Rasayana herbs. The beautiful photographs of plants, interesting hand-drawn illustrations and tit-bits are a celebration of the cultural history associated with the herbs. The book will not only be a pleasure to read and use but also a treasure to keep for young mothers and children’s care-givers.

Download or read book Indian Alchemy Or Rasayana written by S. Mahdihassan and published by Motilal Banarsidass Pub. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Indian Alchemy Dr. Mahdihassan attempts to elucidate the point that Alchemy is a science through which the higher states of being reveal themselves with the matrix of spatio-temporal world. It is a science that is directly related to temporal levels of the universal hierarchy which is totally beyond the reach of any of the profane methods employed during the past century.

Download or read book Traditional Medicines in Drug Discovery and Development written by Varughese George and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-18 with total page 693 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book, comprising 20 chapters contributed by respected academics in their respective fields, highlights the immense contribution of traditional medicine to the discovery and development of modern drugs. Each chapter provides in-depth details, stimulating experts to further explore the flora used in traditional medicines and inspiring younger investigators to delve into the mysterious world of secondary metabolites in their quest for novel molecules. This book is of immense value to scientists, academicians, researchers, and students alike, making it a valuable addition to personal collections and libraries.

Download or read book Handbook of Nutraceuticals Volume I written by Yashwant Vishnupant Pathak and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-11-24 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As soon as Dr. Stephen DeFelice coined the phrase nutraceutical, product and supplement developers swung into action. Yet among the numerous books available on nutraceuticals, there is none that systematically lists, categorizes, and analyzes nutraceutical extracts and formulations in a pharmacopoeia-like manner. Handbook of Nutraceuticals, Volume

Download or read book Essentials of Ayurveda written by Priya Vrat Sharma and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1993 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present publication, `Essentials of Ayurveda`, is significant in the sense that it contains the essence of all the sixteen specialities of Ayurveda by which one could get working knowledge of Ayurveda as a whole. The book, in a sense, is the first representative work of the present age composed in traditional scholarly style. The English translation by the author himself has enhanced its value for the readers. The present work will prove useful not only for teachers and students but also for all those who want to be acquainted with principles and practice of Ayurveda easily.

Download or read book An Ancient Indian System of Rasayana written by Chittabrata Palit and published by Gyan Publishing House. This book was released on 2009 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributed articles; includes Sanskrit text with English translation.

Download or read book Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for the Aging Population written by Ronald Ross Watson and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for the Aging Population presents scientific evidence of the impact bioactive foods can have in the prevention and mediation of age related diseases. Documents foods that can affect metabolic syndrome and ways the associated information could be used to understand other diseases, which share common etiological pathways.

Download or read book Essentials of Herbal Drug Technology written by Shanti Bhushan Mishra and published by Educreation Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-30 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essentials of Herbal Drug Technology is a unique attempt to arouse the inteDr. Shanti Bhushan Mishra is serving as Associate Professor at United Institute of Pharmacy, Allahabad where he has been since 2010. He received his degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from Lucknow University, Lucknow and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) from Bundelkhand University Jhansi, India. Gold Medalist in Post-graduation (M. Pharm.) from Vinayaka Mission University Salem, Tamilnadu and PhD from Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHIATS), Allahabad. Major contribution has been in the field of Diabetes especially engaged in investigating on natural antioxidant from botanical sources and their role in diabetes management. Presently he is holding the positions of consultant editor of International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical research and International Journal of Therapeutic Application. He has selected as nominee of CPCSEA (Committee for the purpose of control and supervision of experiments on animals) under ministry of environment, forest and climate change government of India. He has published 50 research papers in national and international journals of repute. He has presented 28 papers in various national and international conferences as invited speaker and resource person. He has four books and three book chapters in his credit. He is lifetime member of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India, Indian Science Congress Association Kolkata, Societa Italo-Latino Americana de Etnomedicina, Costa Rica and American Chemical Society USA.rest of students in this fast-developing branch of pharmacy i.e. Pharmacognosy and related fields like herbal medicine, natural products and their standardization because increasing interest in the field of herbal medicine and ayurvedic dosage forms; their standardization is utmost required. The Book provides in depth information about various guidelines of different regulatory bodies that are required in quality control of herbal drugs. This book has been written with the object that the new syllabus of the bachelor’s in pharmacy, master’s in pharmacy and doctorate in herbal medicines and their pharmacological efficacy as per PCI course curriculum is covered in reasonable detail to provide sound scientific knowledge of quality control and standardization.

Download or read book Nutraceuticals written by Hammad Ullah and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term nutraceuticals is applied to the products isolated from the herbal sources, nutrients or dietary supplements, processed foods, (cereals, soup and beverages) and specific diets, that may also used as medicine other than nutrition. It usually refers to the foods derived products which may sell in medicinal form, possessing physiological benefits to the host while promoting health and wellness and provide protection against chronic disorders. They may also increase the life expectancy, delay the aging and/or support the structure and function of the body organs. Demand for nutraceuticals with potential to prevent and treat chronic disorders has been interestingly increasing over the past few years. Based on food sources, nutraceuticals are classified into dietary fibers, probiotics, prebiotics, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), vitamins, polyphenols and spices. A dietary supplement is generally considered as product containing vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and medicinal plants that are indented to be used to supplement the diet or a concentrate, metabolite, constituent, extract, or combinations of these ingredients. Broadly, nutraceuticals are any of these ingredients or supplements using for health purposes other than nutrition. This book on the fundamentals of Nutraceuticals is organized in two parts i.e., the introductory aspects of macro- and micro-nutrients, gut microbiota regulation, nutraceuticals and drug interactions, while the second part is focusing on the biological benefits of nutraceuticals in different disease states. Besides, this book is also addressing the safety aspects of nutraceuticals and phytotherapeutic support in pregnancy. Including contributions from the experts in the field, target audience (pharmacists, nutritionists, other healthcare providers, and researchers in food and nutrition sector) will be benefited with the updated literature on nutraceuticals and dietary supplements.

Download or read book Evidence Based Practice in Complementary and Alternative Medicine written by Sanjeev Rastogi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-01-28 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the ways in which the evidence base is influencing complementary and alternative medicine in general and Ayurveda and allied health practices in particular. The latter have traditionally been prevalent in Asia and are now increasingly attracting interest worldwide. The book is divided into four sections, the first of which examines issues related to acquisition and evaluation of the evidence base. Evidence-based approaches to Ayurvedic diagnosis and therapy are then examined, with a special focus on management of cardiovascular and rheumatological diseases, dental care, and rejuvenating treatments. The final section explores further the challenges of applying evidence-based practice in contemporary and alternative medicine and Ayurveda with a focus upon the issues requiring urgent attention in ongoing decade. The same involves encompassing areas such as Ayurvedic pharmaceutics, practice, education and research within an evidence-based perspective.

Download or read book Fit for Life through Ayurveda written by Vaidya Suresh Chaturvedi and published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. This book was released on with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discover the power of Ayurveda to keep you fit for life. Ayurveda - the ancient medical art of healing and science of life, has comprehensive therapeutic cures related to physical and mental ailments. It is one of the oldest and time-tested system of healthcare dealing with the preventive and curative aspects of disease in the most comprehensive way. The cures are based on how to synchronies the Khapha, Pitta and Vata doshas, and how to manage these through diet control, yoga-asanas, pranayam and herbal medicines. In this book you will find information useful for all age groups as it covers several common ailments like asthma, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac problems, renal diseases, anxiety and joint pain etc. The book will help you discover the secrets of Ayurveda - a complete medical science which is gaining popularity all over the world. Is an Ayurvedic practitioner.

Download or read book Nutraceuticals for Aging and Anti Aging written by Jayant Nemchand Lokhande and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-11-25 with total page 779 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aging can be perceived differently during different times in one’s life. Aging as a process not only influences medical and economic dimensions at an individual level but also at societal and national levels. Aging is a natural process; however, its standard definition in a healthcare context is yet unclear. To delay the aging process and to maintain quality of life until the end of life are two goals of prime importance. Various healthcare approaches are being developed and experimented on to best manage aging as if it is a disease. Nutraceuticals are value-added dietary supplement products and have an immense potential in altering key structures and functions of aging. Nutraceuticals can be a keystone in altering sub-normal performing physiological and metabolic systems due to aging. Nutraceuticals for Aging and Anti-Aging: Basic Understanding and Clinical Evidence addresses aging and anti-aging nutraceuticals based on 10 major challenges, such as cognitive health, malnutrition, substance abuse, bladder control, and oral health, among others. It examines how these challenges can be complemented with nutraceuticals and connects the applications with the traditional wisdom of the aging process. Key Features Examines the aging process, then recommends nutraceuticals for aging and anti-aging processes Describes the aging process from the western perspective, and Ayurvedic medicine (Indian traditional system) and traditional Chinese medicine perspectives Provides, whenever possible, the clinical evidence of the applications of nutraceuticals for aging and anti-aging This book is a valuable resource for physicians, clinical experts, pharmaceutical companies and their experts, nutrition specialists, entrepreneurs, chemists, pharmacists, food chemists-technologists, as well as researchers and post-graduate students involved in these specialties. Also available in the Nutraceuticals: Basic Research/Clinical Applications Series: Bioactive Peptides: Production, Bioavailability, Health Potential, and Regulatory Issues, edited by John O. Onuh, M. Selvamuthukumaran, and Yashwant V. Pathak (ISBN: 978-0-3675-1177-7) Nutraceuticals for Prenatal, Maternal and Offspring’s Nutritional Health, edited by Priyanka Bhatt, Maryam Sadat Miraghajani, Sarvadaman Pathak, and Yashwant V. Pathak (ISBN 978-1-1383-4582-9) Advances in Nutraceutical Applications in Cancer: Recent Research Trends and Clinical Applications, edited by Sheeba Varghese Gupta, and Yashwant V. Pathak (ISBN 978-1-1385-9391-6)

Download or read book The Way of the Crucible written by Robert Allen Bartlett and published by Nicolas-Hays, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alchemy is the ancient sacred science concerned with the mysteries of life and consciousness as reflected through all Nature. It is a harmonious blending of physical and subtle forces which lifts the subject, whether it be man or metal, to a more evolved state of being. The Way of the Crucible is a ground-breaking modern manual on the art of Alchemy that draws on both modern scientific technology and ancient methods. A laboratory scientist and chemist, Bartlett provides an overview of how practical alchemy works along with treatises on Astrology, Qabalah, Herbalism, and minerals, as they relate to Alchemy. He also explains what the ancients really meant when they used the term “Philosopher’s Stone” and describes practical methods toward its achievement. The Way of the Crucible provides directions for a more advanced understanding of the mineral work — what some consider the true domain of Alchemy.

Download or read book Molecular Mechanisms of Action of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for Chronic Diseases written by Shima Abdollahi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-04-19 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been a global rise in the incidence of chronic illnesses, which may be partially attributed to the lengthening of the average human lifespan. Functional foods and nutraceuticals have a potential role to play in the development and maintenance of health. They can assist the body in its battle against inflammation and chronic illnesses. Molecular Mechanisms of Action of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for Chronic Diseases addresses the effects and mechanism of functional foods in relation to chronic diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, etc. This volume, like the first volume Applications of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for Chronic Diseases, inspires new thought processes and a paradigm shift in research and development. Key Features: Discusses the molecular mechanism of action, the range of toxicities exerted by these food components for functional foods for addressing chronic conditions Enhances scientists and industrial personnel knowledge of functional foods and in the management of chronic diseases Presents research on the role of functional foods/nutraceuticals in preventing and treating chronic diseases through epigenetic modulation Explores various subjects such as epigenetics, immunological, metabolic, technological and neurodenerative aspects affected by functional foods in chronic diseases The world’s leading wellness centers for chronic diseases are using functional foods and nutraceuticals in their practice and discovering their useful applications, and this second of two volume set is another great reference for practitioners, scientists, and clinicians in the management of chronic diseases. Contributors hail from different geographical locations around the world and have many years of research and scholarly experience in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and biology.

Download or read book Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies written by Lakshmi C. Mishra and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-09-29 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguably the oldest form of health care, Ayurveda is often referred to as the "Mother of All Healing." Although there has been considerable scientific research done in this area during the last 50 years, the results of that research have not been adequately disseminated. Meeting the need for an authoritative, evidence-based reference, Scientific Ba