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{"title":"A randomized controlled study protocol to determine the safety and efficacy of Sivanarvembu Kuzhithailam in the management of Psoriasis (Kalanjagapadai)","authors":"Rathinamala Rathinam ,&nbsp;Gayathri Gunalan ,&nbsp;Lavanya Alagusolaiyan ,&nbsp;Vinu Bharathi Balasubramaniam ,&nbsp;Rajendra Kumar Arumugam ,&nbsp;Sathiyarajeswaran Parameswaran","doi":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101191","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101191","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder with a substantial global burden, affecting over 100 million people worldwide. Conventional treatments, including topical and systemic therapies, have their own limitations and side effects. Siddha medicine, deeply rooted with comprehensive principles, offers an alternative approach in Psoriasis management. This randomized controlled trial aims to explore the safety and efficacy of <em>Sivanarvembu Kuzhithailam</em>, a classical Siddha medicine in the management of Psoriasis.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>The primary objective of this RCT is to determine the safety and efficacy of Sivanarvembu Kuzhithailam (SVK) and Vetpalai thailam and to reduce the PASI score in Psoriasis patients significantly. The secondary objective involves validating the biochemical changes in the study participants and determining enhancements in their quality of life before and after treatment. As a result, specific inflammatory markers, proteins, antioxidants, and assessments of oxidative stress have been undertaken in this clinical trial to provide deeper insights into the extent of inflammation, disease severity, and the mechanisms of action of the trial drug.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This is a single center, open-label, parallel group, exploratory randomized controlled trial with a sample size of 90 and with the objective of determining the safety and efficacy of Sivanarvembu Kuzhithailam in the management of psoriasis. This study protocol followed the SPIRIT 2013 guidelines.</div></div><div><h3>Result</h3><div>The primary outcome is to measure the reduction in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score from baseline to 91 days and safety parameters. Secondary outcomes include the evaluation of enhancements in participants' quality of life through the assessment of the Dermatology Life Quality Index, as well as the examination of antioxidant levels, inflammatory markers, biochemical markers, in blood samples of trial participants.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The outcome of the study can be extrapolated to the next level of clinical trials with larger populations to provide robust scientific evidence for this traditional Siddha formulation for global acceptance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15150,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine","volume":"16 5","pages":"Article 101191"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145007760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism, treated with Shamana Chikitsa principles of Panduroga – A case report","authors":"P.K.V. Anand,&nbsp;Vaishali Deshpande","doi":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101172","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101172","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hypothyroidism as a sequel to Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a very common thyroid illness. The conventional treatment is replacement of thyroid hormone to compensate insufficient production from the gland. The clinical features manifested is of widely variable intensity and may not be proportionate always to the blood levels of hormones. The disease does not have a direct mention in Ayurvedic classics. In such instances, treatment principle is adopted from the principles of treatment mentioned for those diseases which holds a similarity in etiopathogenesis, based on the clinical presentations and Dosha-Dooshya analysis. Thus, treatment principles of various diseases such as Galagandam, Agnimandyam, Sthoulyam etc., are being used for the treatment of thyroid diseases. A case of hypothyroidism presented with clinical features similar to Pandurogam was managed with the medicines described in the context of Pandurogam and Sopham. Higher TSH levels were brought to normal limits and high anti thyroid peroxidase level was reduced with a set of Ayurvedic medicines for a longer duration. Keeping away from the popular translation of Pandurogam as Anemia, a symptom oriented diagnostic work up based exclusively on the Ayurvedic classics, followed by symptom-oriented selection of medicines suited to the diagnosis is effective in reducing both symptoms and blood values. This gives the hope of managing hypothyroidism with alternate treatment methods other than supplementation of hormone for lifelong.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15150,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine","volume":"16 5","pages":"Article 101172"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144916669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Addressing clinical practice variability in Ayurveda: An urgent need for developing clinical practice guidelines","authors":"V. Ashwathykutty ,&nbsp;Unnikrishnan Payyappallimana ,&nbsp;V. Rakesh Narayanan","doi":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101201","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101201","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs), which incorporate current evidence with the pondered judgment of experts, represent a promising approach to reducing unwarranted practice variation and promoting the application of research findings in clinical settings.</div><div>Globally, CPGs are developed by numerous local, national, and international organizations, and their production has significantly increased in the last two decades. In the realm of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&amp;CM), CPGs are gaining popularity, offering evidence-based recommendations for implementing T&amp;CM interventions in clinical practice.</div><div>While Korean medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, and Kampo medicine have established robust CPGs guiding their healthcare practices and research in selected areas, the utilization of CPGs in any of the Ayush (term that represents the traditional and complementary systems of medicine, namely Ayurveda, Yoga &amp; Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homoeopathy) systems of medicine remains largely unexplored. This paper advocates for investigating the feasibility of CPGs as a promising research program, outlining areas where they could be implemented and the benefits they could bring. It represents one of the initial studies exploring the potential of CPGs in Ayurveda.</div><div>The authors argue that it is crucial for stakeholders to provide the necessary momentum to develop robust and effective CPGs that integrate research with clinical practice to enhance patient care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15150,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine","volume":"16 5","pages":"Article 101201"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144916670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characterization and potential novel applications of zinc-based traditional medicine, Yashad Bhasma","authors":"Guruprasad C. Nille ,&nbsp;Monisha Bhuyan ,&nbsp;Laxmi Narayan Gupta ,&nbsp;Mohd Ali ,&nbsp;Chandra Shekhar Pati Tripathi ,&nbsp;Omkar S. Nille ,&nbsp;Shardendu Kumar Mishra ,&nbsp;Anuja Vibhute ,&nbsp;Pranoti Kamble ,&nbsp;Himanshu Ranjan ,&nbsp;Amaresh Kumar Singh ,&nbsp;Arpita P-Tiwari ,&nbsp;Anand Kumar Chaudhary","doi":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101188","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101188","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div><em>Yashad Bhasma</em> (YB), the incinerated metal ash of zinc, has been used for centuries in Ayurveda to address a variety of conditions, including eye diseases, diabetes mellitus, anemia, respiratory illnesses, etc.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This research aimed to synthesize and characterize YB and to evaluate its potential antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-angiogenic activities.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>In this study, YB is synthesized by optimizing the traditional method. Morphological and physicochemical characterization are performed using XRD, XPS, SEM, TEM, EDAX, DLS, TGA-DSC, and FTIR. The antimicrobial activity of YB is assessed using the well diffusion technique against the gram-positive bacterium <em>Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus)</em> and the gram-negative bacterium <em>Escherichia coli</em> (<em>E. coli</em>). The antioxidant potential is evaluated using the 1,1-Diphenyl-2-Picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay and Nitric oxide (NO) radical scavenging assay. A chick chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assay is performed on fertilized chick eggs to study the anti-angiogenesis potential of YB.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The XRD patterns of YB showed the presence of cubic and hexagonal phases of ZnS having average crystallite size of 32.66 nm. XPS data supports the formation of ZnS phase of YB. SEM and TEM data confirmed the size of YB NPs in a range of 250–350 nm. The EDAX analysis confirmed the presence of Zn (37.2 %) and S (21.18 %). The mean particle diameter was 361 nm in DLS. TGA-DSC findings verified that the synthesized material is stable up to 435.80 °C. The FTIR confirms the presence of organic moieties in YB along with ZnS phase. YB effectively inhibited the growth of <em>S. aureus</em> and <em>E. coli</em>. The ability of YB to scavenge DPPH and NO radicals is found to be concentration dependent (50–250 μg/mL). The study also demonstrated that YB has notable antioxidant activity. The disappearance of blood vessels beneath the sample-loaded disk after 7 days indicated the effective anti-angiogenic properties of YB.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Altogether, YB exhibited significant antimicrobial, noteworthy antioxidant, and anti-angiogenic activities, indicating its potential as a promising therapeutic agent.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15150,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine","volume":"16 5","pages":"Article 101188"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144916668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Complete healing of a Dooshivishajanya non-healing wound with Jalaukavacharana - A case report","authors":"Praveen Balakrishnan,&nbsp;Emy S. Surendran,&nbsp;G.N. Sree Deepthi,&nbsp;A. Abhayadev,&nbsp;Lisha S. Raj","doi":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101187","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101187","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A 35-year-old male patient, who is non-diabetic, non-dyslipidemic, normotensive, and euthyroid, and works as a hotel manager, visited our outpatient department with complaints of two ulcers on the inner side of his right lower leg, which developed rapidly after intense itching for about a week due to scratching. The ulcers were clean, had granulation tissue, caused mild pain, showed no discharge, and were surrounded by dark discolouration. The patient's history indicated that he had experienced severe itching in that area for four to five years, along with recurrent fevers, which began after being bitten by an unidentified type of black ant. The Bates Jensen wound assessment tool scored 33 for the larger wound and 27 for the smaller wound. Initially, the patient received some Ayurvedic treatments aimed at promoting healing for approximately 40 days, but these did not improve. A venous Doppler ultrasound of his right leg indicated chronic venous insufficiency. Given the persistent nature of the ulcers despite medical treatment, the condition was diagnosed as <em>Dooshi Vishajanya Vrana</em> over chronic venous insufficiency. Therefore, a single session of <em>Jalaukavacharana</em> was performed using three <em>Jalaukas</em> on the ulcer site, which healed within one week of the treatment. After the treatment, the Bates Jensen wound assessment scores improved to 18 for the larger wound and 17 for the smaller wound. Follow-up evaluations conducted after four months and one year revealed no recurrence of the ulcers. The dark discolouration of the leg began to diminish from the fourth month of the follow-up period.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15150,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine","volume":"16 5","pages":"Article 101187"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144916666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Long-term disease-free survival of a patient diagnosed with peri-ampullary carcinoma treated with adjunct Ayurvedic treatment – A case report","authors":"Sadanand Sardeshmukh,&nbsp;Vineeta Deshmukh,&nbsp;Swapna Kulkarni,&nbsp;Vasanti Godse,&nbsp;Vinita Awalkanthe,&nbsp;Shreenivas Datar,&nbsp;Shweta Gujar,&nbsp;Sandeep Chavan","doi":"10.1016/j.jaim.2024.101111","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaim.2024.101111","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This is a case of a female Indian patient diagnosed as Peri-Ampullary Carcinoma, with metastasis to regional lymph nodes, and reported 5-year disease free survival rate of 20–50%, treated with integration of personalized Ayurvedic treatment along with conventional treatments viz., surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy.</div><div>The patient was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma through biopsy from the ampulla of Vater during registration at our Centre in May 2010. She had yet to start her conventional treatment which was advised viz., surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy. In June 2010, she underwent Whipple's resection. Histopathology report showed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of the periampullary region with metastasis to regional lymph nodes — Completely resected (R0). According to TNM (Tumor Node Metastasis) Staging System as per Union for International Cancer Control (UICC- 6th edition) patient was staged as pT3N1- Stage IIB. After completion of conventional treatment (surgery and chemotherapy) in October 2010, she continued with Ayurvedic treatment and follow-ups till date. Her tumour marker CA19.9 and sonography – abdomen, pelvis after 12 years revealed no evidence of malignancy. In May 2017, she was hospitalized for hematemesis and melena, diagnosed as mild gastritis with clean base ulcers at the surgical anastomosed (Gastrojejunostomy) site. She was treated accordingly with Ayurvedic medicines and her follow-up report showed the resolution of ulcers by September 2017. In May 2014, her mildly raised blood sugar (Fasting 138 mg/dL; Post-Prandial 146 mg/dL) was managed by a healthy lifestyle but in 2019, her blood glucose levels were moderately raised (Fasting 153 mg/dL, Post-Prandial 187 mg/dL) hence she was started on oral hypoglycemics which are continued till date.</div><div>Though the pancreaticobiliary subtype is associated with poor prognosis, it was possible to achieve 12 years and 6 months of disease-free survival with adjunct Oral Ayurvedic Medicines (OAM) possessing antioxidant, immune-modulatory, anti-cancer, and hepato-protective action. She could tolerate chemotherapy with minimal side effects. Her quality of life improved. Her blood sugar levels have been maintained by lifestyle changes and oral hypoglycemics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15150,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine","volume":"16 5","pages":"Article 101111"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144888801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unravelling AYUSH providers’ perspectives on healthcare choices of people residing in urban areas of Puducherry, India- A concurrent mixed method study","authors":"Anusha Seelamantula ,&nbsp;Premarajan K C ,&nbsp;Mahalakshmy Thulasingam","doi":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101180","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101180","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The rising popularity of alternative medicine positions AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga &amp; Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) systems as valuable tools for providing affordable, culturally appropriate healthcare to low-middle-income countries. However, overcoming the challenges of scaling up these traditional systems is key to gaining broader acceptance of this promising healthcare approach.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To determine the prevalence and associated factors of AYUSH utilization. And, to explore the perceptions of AYUSH providers on factors supporting or hindering AYUSH adoption, and its integration with conventional medicine.</div></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><div>A concurrent mixed-method study was employed between September and December 2023. Prevalence of AYUSH utilization was assessed via door-to-door survey using pre-tested questionnaire. Ten key informant interviews were conducted among AYUSH practitioners and analyzed using thematic analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Prevalence of AYUSH utilization was 19.2% (95% CI:16.9% – 21.6%). A significant association among people with comorbidities (aPR: 1.5; 95% CI: 1.0–2.1; <em>P</em>-value&lt;0.05) is observed. Qualitative analysis revealed that growing public interest and government support were key enablers, while limited scientific validation and workforce shortage were major barriers. From the health systems perspective, AYUSH providers spoke about the need for policy and governance reforms to create a more unified healthcare system.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Despite some challenges, the findings suggest that AYUSH is increasingly favoured for its natural approach. A growing acceptance of integrative medicine highlights the need for cohesive care models and improved accessibility. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing state-specific needs and standardizing AYUSH practices to facilitate integration.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15150,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine","volume":"16 5","pages":"Article 101180"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144885778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prakriti elucidates the inter-individual variability in coronary artery disease risk-predicting biomarkers: A tertiary care hospital-based case control study","authors":"Pamila Dua ,&nbsp;Bhavana Prasher ,&nbsp;Sandeep Seth ,&nbsp;Shivam Pandey ,&nbsp;Subir Kumar Maulik ,&nbsp;K.H. Reeta","doi":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101178","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101178","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Several biochemical tests and biomarkers are well-known for the assessment of risk towards coronary artery disease (CAD). However, conflicting results pose a significant challenge probably due to phenotypic heterogeneity. In Ayurveda, individuals are classified into phenotypes- <em>Prakriti,</em> which helps in predicting an individual's susceptibility to disease, its prognosis and selection of therapy. In the present study, an attempt was made to overcome this challenge with an aim to identify the association between different constitution types as mentioned in Ayurveda with biochemical markers for precisely predicting the risks for CAD.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>200 clinically stable CAD patients and 100 healthy controls were recruited from the Cardiology OPD, AIIMS, New Delhi, India. A comprehensive set of tests to incorporate various aspects of CAD pathophysiology was performed. Assessment of <em>Prakriti</em> was done clinically and with AI/ML algorithm based validated questionnaire.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The monocyte-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), fasting blood sugar, urea, creatinine, uric acid, and NT-pro BNP were significantly higher in CAD patients as compared to healthy controls. <em>Prakriti</em> stratification revealed maximum number of patients with <em>Kapha Prakriti</em>. MLR and IL-6 (associated with inflammatory and peripheral endothelial dysfunction) were high in <em>Vata</em> patients; diabetic control (associated with plaque instability and malfunctioned RAAS) was poor in <em>Kapha</em> patients and NT-pro BNP (associated with myocardial hypoxia) was higher in <em>Pitta</em> patients.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Though, several biochemical parameters were associated with risks for CAD, <em>Prakriti</em> classification provided more insights into the precise risks. This dual approach may help in guiding personalized treatment options in CAD management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15150,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine","volume":"16 5","pages":"Article 101178"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144865078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of an instrument for screening mental health based on Ayurvedic concept of Triguna","authors":"K.N. Ananda Lakshmy ,&nbsp;M.A. Shajahan","doi":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101175","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101175","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Background&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;As the bio-regulatory principles (&lt;em&gt;Dosha&lt;/em&gt;) are the essential components of the body, the three attributes (&lt;em&gt;Triguna&lt;/em&gt;)-&lt;em&gt;Satva, Raja&lt;/em&gt;, and &lt;em&gt;Tamas&lt;/em&gt; are the crucial components of the mind that determine an individual's mental status. Though &lt;em&gt;Triguna&lt;/em&gt;-based psychological assessment tools are available, there are no standardized tools to evaluate mental health using this unique Ayurvedic approach.So this research was undertaken to create a simple, self-administering instrument for screening mental health based on Ayurvedic concept-&lt;em&gt;Triguna&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Objective&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;To develop a simple, reliable, and valid self-administering instrument based on &lt;em&gt;Triguna&lt;/em&gt; concept of Ayurvedic classics for screening mental health.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Methods&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;Standard steps to develop the instrument -Conceptualization, item generation, item selection, item wording, Translation-back translation, pre-test, pilot study, Test-retest were done before the final administration of the draft instrument. Reliability and validity testing were carried out. Reliability assessment included Test-retest and internal consistency. Face, content, construct, criterion and convergent validity were done as part of the validity assessment. Exploratory factor analysis using Principal Component Analysis with Varimax rotation was employed for construct validation and item reduction. A cross-sectional study employing a stratified, multi-stage cluster sampling technique was conducted among 400 participants aged 20–40 years, representing rural, urban and coastal areas of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The criterion validity of the newly developed tool was assessed against the WHO Subjective Well-being Inventory(SUBI).The reference standard, evaluated for its diagnostic properties including sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and likelihood ratios, was administered alongside the draft instrument. After appropriate analyses, a 38-item self-administering instrument was developed and named as Mental Health Assessment Scale with &lt;em&gt;Triguna&lt;/em&gt; (MHAS-TG). Hypothesis validation and construct validity were assessed using diverse community samples, comprising 100 individuals from various geographical areas of Kannur District, 100 students from NIT Calicut (Kozhikode) and 50 ex-convicts from Kannur District.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Results&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;The newly developed 38-item Mental Health self-Assessment Scale with &lt;em&gt;Triguna&lt;/em&gt; (MHAS-TG) is presented as a discriminating tool that showed high Test-retest (Intra Class Correlation coefficient - 0.8) and Internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.9). The tool had adequate face validity and content validity (Content validity index- 0.84). Construct validity by Exploratory factor analysis yielded 38 items of 9-factor solution with a cumulative variance of 58.06 %. The self-administering tool with a score range of 0–114 derived a cut-off sc","PeriodicalId":15150,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine","volume":"16 5","pages":"Article 101175"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144779299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Translating Ayurvedic concepts to modern drug structures: A novel paradigm","authors":"Antonio Morandi ,&nbsp;Maria Cristina Minniti ,&nbsp;AN Narayanan Nambi","doi":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101203","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaim.2025.101203","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Modern pharmacology faces challenges in fully explaining inter-individual variability in drug efficacy and side effects. This article introduces a groundbreaking approach that applies Ayurvedic principles to interpret modern drug structures and actions, offering a more comprehensive framework for understanding drug behavior. Through the Collaborative Medicine and Science (Co.M.S.) framework, we demonstrate how Ayurvedic epistemology provides a holistic reading of modern pharmaceuticals using fundamental principles of <em>Panchamahabhuta</em>, <em>Tridosha</em>, and <em>Guna</em>. This Ayurvedic interpretation reveals how drug effects (<em>Karma</em>) emerge from the interaction between a substance's inherent qualities (<em>Guna</em> profile) and an individual's constitutional context (<em>Prakriti</em>/<em>Vikriti)</em>, explaining inter-individual variability in drug responses. Illustrative examples using antibiotics and antihypertensives demonstrate how this approach can optimize prescription practices, reduce side effects, and lower healthcare costs. While empirical validation will strengthen this approach, it already offers valuable practical insights that complement—not replace—conventional pharmacology, potentially enhancing personalized medicine and patient outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15150,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine","volume":"16 5","pages":"Article 101203"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144768680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}