ABSTRACT In Acupuncture, the various Zang -Fu organs are associated with certain sense organs and connective tissues. The reason behind this specific association was rather unclear until, studying the absorption and metabolism…
Therapeutic value of Moxibustion
Abstract Moxibustion is the practice of burning dried moxa (Artemisia vulgaris), arranged in small cone-shaped piles, over acupuncture points. Generally, moxibustion is applied to patients with the use of nonmoxa or moxa sticks, and it…
Acupuncture for Chronic Migraine: A Clinical Study
Introduction: Migraine is a widespread neurovascular disorder in the brain that affects more than two billion of people worldwide. It is an episode of brain dysfunction causing a variety of nervous system…
THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS OF KNEE JOINTS – A CASE SERIES
Introduction: Osteoarthritis is a widespread chronic degenerative disease seen with gradual onset. Knee joint being the most commonly affected joint, it has become the leading cause of disability in individuals above 50…
Comparative study of Sadyah Pranahara Marma in Ayurveda with anatomically determined specific acupuncture points in Traditional Chinese Medicine – A review
Sharira Rachana (Anatomy) is a vast subject area in Ayurveda and the Marma Sharira is considered half of the Shalya Tantra (Surgery). Acupuncture is one of the non- pharmacological complementary systems of…
Review on Ayurveda treatment modalities for Mutra Ashmari (Urolithiasis)
Urolithiasis (urinary calculi) is a common health issue all over the world. Urinary calculi are solid accretion found in urine which can be vary in size & shape. Mostly stones can be…
Efficacy of Acupuncture for Neck Pain – Literature Review
Introduction Chronic neck pain is a challenging condition to treat in clinical practice and has a considerable impact on quality of life and disability. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine,…
EFFECT OF ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT FOR DYSARTHRIA – A CASE STUDY
Dysarthria can be defined as a motor speech disorder as well as group of neurological disorder. Brain and nervous system damages can be divide into 2 types; Congenital type and acquired type….
EFFECTIVENESS OF ACUPUNCTURE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SMOKING ADDICTION
The goal of this study was to determine if Chinese acupuncture is effective in treating smokers who have become dependent on tobacco. Nicotiana tabacum was the source of the first nicotine production….
HOW TO TREAT BONE FRACTURES ACCORDING TO SRI LANKAN TRADITIONAL ORTHOPEDIC TREATMENTS
The local medical system of Sri Lanka is known as Sinhala Wedakama or Hela Wedakama. Fracture therapy can be called as a treatment method that has a special place in the local…