Title: Clinical study of Ghritkumari (Aloe-vera) and Kakamachi (Solanum nigrum) in Kamala roga (Jaundice)

Authors: Dinbandhu Kumar Kanavjiya, Dr Vijay Shankar Dubey, Dr Amrendra Kumar Singh

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i9.23

Abstract

According to Indian philosophical traditions it is believed that Ayurveda has a divine origin that is, it has been created by Brahma the creator of universe and has been transmitted to various saints and scholars to remove the sufferings and miseries of all living subjects throughout the world. The present study entitled “Gunakarmatmak study of Ghritkumari (Aloe vera) and Kakamachi (Solanum nigram) with special reference to Kamala (Jaundice)” has been under taken to launch a literary and clinical study of Kamala (Jaundice) along with therapeutic evaluation of the efficacy of Ghritkumari leaf and Kakamachi Panchang churna in patients of Kamala. Ayurveda is really well known for it simple, promotive, preventive, curative and holistic approach. Ghritkumari and Kakamachi which are very useful Ayurvedic drug, one of the most easily available, popular, widely utilized and described by all ancient Acharyas like Charaka, Sushruta, Vagbhata and all Nighantukars has been selected for the present research work. Here, the drug Ghritkumari and Kakamachi has been comprehensively evaluated by all aspects regarding it.

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Corresponding Author

Dinbandhu Kumar Kanavjiya

MD (Ay), AMO, GGSH., Patna, 7004898087