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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Modern Ayurveda Milestones Beyond The Classical Age 2012 Edition by C. P. Khare, Chandra Kant Katiyar
The Indian population has used Ayurvedic herbs for centuries, but now modern scientific work has led to recognition and acceptance at a global level. The major cause of the increased popularity of Ayurvedic medicine stems from recent scientific validation and its potential in lifestyle management. This growth in research in India and worldwide has created the need for a resource covering the scientific development of Ayurvedic herbs for practice during the postclassical period. The Modern Ayurveda: Milestones Beyond the Classical Age explores a host of topics essential to understanding the surge of scientific work now being conducted on this ancient practice.A one-point source for the modern explorer attempting to appreciate the transformation of Ayurveda from an empirical to a rationalist understanding, the book enumerates more than 400 Ayurvedic herbs with compiled information including their botanical name, common Ayurvedic name and family, their attributes, chemical constituents, phytochemical markers, pharmacological actions, and their interactions and toxicity. It explores current research methodologies for the evaluation of efficacy and safety of herbal medicine and discusses the contemporary international regulatory status of herbal drugs.Ayurvedic medicine can be better understood and utilized through the application of modern scientific analytical tools for standardization, modern pharmacological tools for safety and efficacy evaluation, and the application of biotechnology to elicit the mechanism of drug actions. Bringing Ayurveda into the 21st century, this volume will inform further progress and open new doors to treatment. How the Concept of Modern Ayurveda Emerged; C. P. KhareTransition from Ancient to Modern Ayurveda; Chandra Kant KatiyarAyurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine: Challenges and Strategies; Chandra Kant KatiyarIntroductionHistory and PhilosophyBasic PrinciplesCurrent Status Scope and Achievements Issues and Perspectives Conclusion ReferencesHerb Nomenclature of the Last Classical Ayurvedic Treatise: BhavaprakasaBy Botanical NameBy Ayurvedic NameClassical Attributes of Ayurvedic HerbsBioactive Constituents of Medicinal Plants; V. K. AgarwalAlkaloidsClassification of AlkaloidsGeneral Properties of Alkaloids Pharmacology Anthocyanins Flavones Flavonoids Tannins Properties of Tannins Industrial Uses of Tannins Essential Oils Pharmacology Menthol Camphor Clove Cypress Lavender Jasmine Patchouli Eucalyptus Rosemary Other Uses of Essential Oils Terpenoids SteroidsSterols Cholesterol Ergosterol Stigmasterol Cardioactive Glycosides Steroidal Glycosides Cardiac Glycosides of DigitalisSaponinsSaponins from LicoriceSaponins from SoapnutPharmacological Activity of SaponinsGum, Resin, and MucilageGums and MucilageResinsBittersPungent Constituents Coumarins AnthraquinonesChemical Constituents of Ayurvedic HerbsPhytochemical Markers of Ayurvedic HerbsInteraction, Toxicity, and Specific Findings from Ayurvedic Herbs; C. P. KhareModern Pharmacological Classification of Ayurvedic Herbs; Chandra Kant Katiyar and Arun GuptaAntacidsAntiallergicsAntiasthmaticsAnticancerAntidiabeticsAntidiarrhealsAnti-DUBAntiemeticsAntiflatulentsAntihypertensivesAnti-InflammatoryAntimicrobialsAntiobesityAntiparkinsoniansAntipyreticsAntispasmodicsAntistress Antitussives and Expectorants Antiurolithiatics Aphrodisiacs Blood Purifiers Cardioprotectives Digestives Diuretics Galactogogues Hepatoprotectives Hypolipidemics Immunomodulators Laxatives Narcotics Nephroprotectives Nootropics Sedatives Skin Disorders Tonics Wound HealersEvaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Herbal/Ayurvedic Medicines; Arun Gupta and Chandra Kant KatiyarIntroduction Definitions Historical AspectsRegulatory Aspects on Conducting Clinical TrialsWorld Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Guidelines Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines Department of AYUSH, India Ethical Issues Limitations of Herbal and Traditional Medicine with Reference to ClinicalTrials Trial DesignRandomized Controlled TrialsBlindingPlacebo Standardization or Quality Control Ayurvedic Perspective Need of Alternative Approach to Clinical Trial for Traditional Medicine Prakriti (Psychosomatic Constitution) Rogi (Patient), Roga (Disease), and Pariksha (Examination) Kriyakala (Interventions at Different Stages of Disease) Pathya-apathya (Diet) to Be Followed with Medicine Anupana (Vehicle) for Drug Administration Proposed Methodologies for Clinical Trials on Ayurvedic Drugs Toxicity Studies on Ayurvedic and Herbal Drugs Acute Toxicity (OECD Test No. 43)Subacute Toxicity (OECD Test No. 412)Subchronic Toxicity (OECD Test No. 413)Chronic Toxicity (OECD Test Guideline 452)Carcinogenicity (OECD Test Guideline 451)Test Guideline 416)Ocular Toxicity (OECD Test No. 4052)Neurotoxicity (OECD Test No. 424)Conclusion and Way ForwardReferencesInternational Regulatory Status of Herbal Drugs; Sanjay SharmaSoutheast Asia Bangladesh India IndonesiaMyanmarNepal Sri Lanka Thailand Eastern Mediterranean Egypt Iran Kuwait PakistanSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab Emirates Western PacificAustraliaChinaFijiJapanAfrica South Africa The Americas United States of America ArgentinaCanadaChileNicaragua Europe European Union Conclusion BibliographyInformation ResourcesDatabases Herbal Monographs Publicly Available Subscription Based Online Journals, Libraries, and Citations Professional Associations Related Links Images Adverse Effects, Safety, and Standards Legal and Regulatory InformationCountry-Specific Complementary and Alternative Medicine United Kingdom United States of America IndiaIndex