Ayurveda is a science based on ancient Indian philosophy. It can appropriately be called as “The science of Living”. Ayurveda has been in existence since the beginning of time. Therefore in Charak Samhita, Ayurveda has been described as Shashvata (eternal). The Charak samhita is an ancient Indian Ayurvedic text on internal medicine written by Acharya Charak. Acharya Charak has a great contribution towards Ayurved by giving such great literature. Acharya Charak has been referred as the Father of non-surgical Ayurvedic Indian Medicine. His principles, diagnosis and treatment retain their potency and truth even after a couple of millennia. Therefore Charak samhita is considered to be the most ancient and authoritative work on Ayurveda available today. This samhita is useful for those who want to improve their health and happiness. It is mentioned that a Vaidya who has studied many others book but not the Charak samhita then he will be criticize among the vaidyas who have studied the Charak samhita. In Siddhisthana, Acharya Charak specifically mentioned that whatever is mentioned in this samhita is available elsewhere but things which are not mentioned here are not to be found any where else. This reference proves the importance of Charak samhita in the field of Ayurveda. Therefore it becomes necessary to study and understand the special features mentioned Charak samhita. This review article deals with the historical study of such a great personality of Ayurveda and his special contribution in the progress of Ayurvedic science.

Schizophrenia is an overwhelming and poorly understood disease. In spite of interest in early management of schizophrenia, premorbid and prodromal symptomatology continues poorly defined. The only accepted therapy for the disease is nonspecific antipsychotic and anti-seizure medication. The pharmacologic treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder leaves much to be desired. According to Ayurveda, Nasyakarma is the treatment of choice in diseases affecting the head and neck region. Present article highlights the effect of one of such Nasyakarma with Madhukasaradi Kalka administered in the patients suffering from the positive symptoms of Schizophrenia. The drug is found quite effective in reducing the positive symptoms of Schizophrenia (t value – p<0.001). Additional studies in this area would definitely be advised to validate this hypothesis.

Background: Terminalia chebula Ritz. (T. chebula), which is a member of the Combretaceae family, is frequently used medicinal herb in Ayurved, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy system of medicine. Traditionally & in folklore practices it is being used to treat most of the systemic disorders. This systematic review was conducted with an objective to search, explore & compile the phyto- chemical constituents & their efficacies to understand its potential as therapeutic agent. Design, Material & method: Published scientific literature on T. chebula by various research scholars, organizations & Pharmacoepias were reviewed. The review criterion was restricted to bio-efficacy and phyto-pharmacological activities of Terminalia chebula. Results and Conclusions: This review shows various experimental studies conducted on Bio-active compounds isolated from T. chebula has prospective use in alleviating ageing, cancer, various GIT disorders etc.

The word immunity is not new for Ayurvedic fraternity, but it is well known, and explained in a lucid manner in Ayurvedic classics, if the Ayurvedic concept of Vyadhikshamatwam is well understood, Aids, Koch’s etc are related to the Vyadhikshamatwa of rogi and will consider as stage wise development of Immuno-compromization. The idea of busting immune response is given by Ayurveda acharyas as Rasayana, Vajeekarana prayoga. Immune busting methods are well known nowadays, as Immunization through Vaccines. Vaccines are not at all the property of Allopathy system of medicine, but it is combined outcome of Micro biology and Bio-Chemistry, which are effectively working and serving public in preventing the horrible Viral infections worldwide, hence it is very essential thing to know about vaccine preparations, indications, presentation of different Vaccines, precautions to be taken while giving vaccines are discussed and for better understanding purpose, modern concept of Immunity also furnished in this article.

Yoga and aerobics are the two main protocol used widely for reduction of weight in obesity management. This study has taken these two as the main variables in analysing their efficiency in reducing weight. Methodology- Only male subjects with age of 15 to 25 years and BMI value more than 26 participated in this clinical trial. Subjects were randomly assigned to two groups namely group A and B. Group A subjects received a set or aerobic exercises that included elliptical exercises, tread mill walking, cycling in magnetic stationary cycling, floor exercises like squats, jumps and lunges. Group B subjects received a set of kriya, asana, pranayama, mudras and bandha.Observation - Outcome measures used in this study are lipid profile variables namely Triglycerides, Total cholesterol, Low density lipoprotein, High density lipoprotein. Results - of this study concluded that both yogic practice and aerobic training are effective in reducing the lipid profile abnormalities. Though there is no significant difference between the two groups at the end of the 6th week, the results suggest that yoga practice results in a constant and steady correction of lipid profile value in obese young adults. So this study concludes that yoga is an effective way of normalising the lipid profile values in obese young adults.

Allergic rhinitis is an allergic inflammation of the nasal membrane. The characteristic symptoms are rhinorhea (excess nasal secretion), itching, and nasal congestion and obstruction. The symptoms of Vata Kaphaj Pratishaya resemble most of Allergic rhinitis. In Ayuveda the concept of allergy is widely elaborated under concept of Ama, Asatmya,Viruddh aahara & Dushi visha. Principal treatment of Allergic rhinitis includes avoid allergens causing reaction (nidan parivarjan), Management of Ama (Ama pachana), Detoxification (shodhana) & Rasayana (to increase immunity). So Anu tail Nasya & Haridra khanda is used for the study. For the clinical study 30 clinically diagnosed cases of Allergic rhinitis were selected from OPD of Kayachikitsa & OPD of Panchakarma of J.A.M.C. Nagpur. Selected patients were randomly divided into two groups each of 15 patients. Group A- was given Haridra Khanda 5 grams twice a day with milk. Group B- was given Haridra Khanda 5 grams twice a day with milk & Nasya with Anu tail in dose of 6 to 8 Bindu daily for 7 days. After 1st course of Nasya, 2nd course of Nasya was done again for 7 days with an interval of 3 weeks. For a statistical analysis of the data the standard statistical package stataver 11.2 is used. Although satisfied result obtained on various parameters with Haridra Khanda but Nasya therapy with Haridra Khanda is more significant.

GERD (Gastro esophageal reflux disease) with esophagitis is a condition which produces symptoms like heartburn, vomiting and requires long term treatment. Till date only symptomatic treatment is available like use of H2 – receptors antagonist and proton pump inhibitors. Sometimes it requires reflux surgery by open method or by laparoscope. According to Ayurveda, GERD with esophagitis can be correlated with Vata-Pittaj Chardi symptomatically. Acharya Chraka has advised Bastikarama, Anulomana, Ghritapana, Bruhana and Stambhan treatment for Vata-Pittaj Chardi. Hence, in this study case of GERD with esopagitis (Vata-Pittaj Chardi) was treated by Bastikarma , Ghritpana, Kamdudha Rasa, Bhunimbadi Kwatha for period of 20 days. This combination therapy provided relief in heartburn, abdominal pain and continuous vomiting after taking meal.