Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute-Gampaha: Recent submissions

  • Ayurvedic interpretation to oedema caused by inflammation (śvayathu) with special reference to Charakasamhita: review 
    Wewalwala, S.L.; Kaldera, H.P.I.J. (1st International Conference on Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha and Traditional Medicine. Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, 2013)
    This survey was based on the main authentic text Caraka samhita and the aim was to obtain a clear picture about the inflammatory process in the Ayurvedic perspective. Objectives Were to differentiate the terms Sotha, ...
  • A review on formulae used for Rankirikatagema in Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine 
    Peiris, R.M.; Kaldera, H.P.I.J.; Hansini, K.G.D.M. (1st International Symposium on Traditional Medicine. Graduate Studies Division, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, 2014)
    Indigenous system of medicine in Sri Lanka has many specialized branches according to different traditional family lines. Balaroga is one such division that specializes in neonatal nutrition, treatment for abnormalities ...
  • A review on pharmacological activities and medicinal properties of Vitex negundo 
    Kaldera, H.P.I.J.; Wewalwala, S.L.; Rasingolla, S.K. (8th International Research Conference. General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, 2015)
    Vitex negundo which belongs to Verbenaceae family is a commonly used plant in both Ayurveda and traditional medicine system in Sri Lanka. It is also known as the 'Nika' in sin,hala and 'Nirgundi' in sanskrit. This ...
  • A Comparative study on terminology used in explanations of Pañcamahābhuta and Saptadhātu Siddhānta, 
    Kaldera, H.P.I.J.; Samaratunga, U.; Jayawardane, K.B. (2nd International Conference on Sanskrit Studies (ICSS 2017), Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2017)
    Terminology used in Ayurveda medical science has its own peculiar interpretations. These temls cannot be sufficiently comprehended through general dictionary meanings. P!lhivi, ap, reja, •.üyu, äküia are commonly used ...
  • Management of Second Degree Hemorrhoids with the application of Achyrenthus aspera alkali powder: a case report 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (National Research Symposium -2016, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,, 2016)
    Hemorrhoid, which is a condition defined as the symptomatic enlargement and distal displacement of the normal anal cushions, affects millions of people around the world, and represent a major medical and socioeconomic ...
  • A Literary review on traditional medical systems for cancer in Sri Lanka 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (National Research Symposium -2016, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Sri Lanka developed its own medical system based on a series of prescriptions handed down from generation to generation over a period of 3000 years. Indigenous medicine of Sri Lanka called "Deshiya Chikitsa" was ...
  • Literature Review on the Terminology used in Sri Lankan Traditional system of Medicine to denote Abscesses and Tumors 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P. (Proceeding of the International Seminar on Ayurveda for Women's Health in 3rd Global Ayurveda Festival 2016, Kerala, India, 2016)
    Sri Lanka developed its own medical system based on a series of prescriptions handed from generation to generation over a period of 5000 years. Indigenous Medicine Of Sri also called "Deshiya Chikitsa" was originated ...
  • A Literary Analytical Study on the medicinal plants used in the management of Switra 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (Proceeding of the International Seminar on Ayurveda for Women's Health in 3rdGlobal Ayurveda Festival 2016, Kerala, India, 2016)
    Switra' is a disease pertaining to 'Twak' which turns the normal color of the skin to white. It can be equated to that of 'Vitiligo' in contemporary medicine which an achromatic macular de- pigment condition resulting ...
  • Supremacy of ShalyaTantra over Modern Surgery 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (International Conference of SalakyaTantra" Salakya Sandipani - 2017" (3rdIntternational conference of TAS) organized by Department of Shalya Shalakya, Gampaha Wicramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Sushrutasamhita describes the ancient tradition of surgery in India and is considered as one of the brilliant texts in ancient Indian medical literature. This treatise contains detailed descriptions of the way of ...
  • Case study on Kshara Application in Diabetes foot ulcer 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (5th International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Traditional Medicine 2017 (ICAUST 2017)-Ayurveda organized by Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Diabetes foot ulcer are a consequence of many factors including loss of protective sensation due to peripheral neuropathy when the feet become numb and the injury goes unnoticed. Also arterial insufficiency complicates ...
  • Effect of a Polyherbal Ayurvedic Formulation in Acne Vulgaris – A preliminary study 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (International symposium on Traditional and Complementary Medicine of the Tradmed International 2017- Sri Lanka organized by Ministry of Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine and Department of Ayurveda Sri Lanka, @ Waters Edge, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Acne Vulgaris is the most common disease among the young generation. A preliminary trail was conducted in the Shalya Clinic in Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurvedic Hospital to assess the safety and efficacy of a polyherbal ...
  • Management of 3rd Degree Heamorrhoids by Kshara Karma; A case report 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (International symposium on Traditional and Complementary Medicine of the Tradmed International 2017-Sri Lanka organized by Ministry of Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine and Department of Ayurveda Sri Lanka, @ Waters Edge, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    A 52 year old male patient came to the Anorectal Clinic Of the outpatient Department Of Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Teaching Hospital, Yakkala, with complaints of permanent prolapsing pile mass and bleeding while ...
  • Clinical evaluation of Passiflora foetida decoction in the management of Urolithiasis 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (International symposium on Traditional and Complementary Medicine of the Tradmed International 2017-Sri Lanka organized by Ministry of Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine and Department of Ayurveda Sri Lanka, @ Waters Edge, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    In the present study an effort was made to evaluate the efficacy of a decoction of the whole plant Passiflora foetida. The main aim Of this particular study was inclined towards the disintegration, dissolution, ...
  • Role of Leech Therapy in management of Khalitya : a Case study 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (1st International Conference and Exhibition on Siddha Medicine (ICESM – 2018), Organized by Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Kaithady, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Leech therapy is an Ayurvedic Para surgical procedure which is a treatment using medical leeches. Indications for treatment with medical leech's blood and skin diseases like varicose vein, cellulitis, psoriasis, eczema, ...
  • Efficacy of Herbal Tea as a preventive measure for Allergic Rhinitis 
    Peiris, K.P.P.; Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Senadheera, M.P.R.S. (International Symposium on Ayurveda and Indigenous Medicine of the Ayurveda Expo 2018 – Sri Lanka organized by Ministry of Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine and The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka. BMICH Colombo, Srl Lanka, 2018)
    Allergic rhinitis is an atopic disease. Atopic allergy is a type-I hypersensitivity reaction which produces IgE antibodies to allergens like pollen, dust, etc. In Ayurveda direct reference of allergic rhinitis is not ...
  • Effectiveness of Traditional herbal formulation in the management of Kadara (Corn): A Case study 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (International Symposium on Ayurveda and Indigenous Medicine of the Ayurveda Expo 2018 – Sri Lanka organized by Ministry of Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine and The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka. BMICH Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Kadara (Corn) which are painful hyper keratinized conical indurations and thicken- ing of the stratum corneum of the epidermis of the sole, caused by continuous friction over a weight bearing locations of the sole for ...
  • Microbiological Study of Indigenous Mouth Wash (Gandusha) for Periodontal Diseases 
    Peiris, K.P.P.; Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Dewasurendra, D.M.W. (1st International Conference and Exhibition in Indigenous Medicine – ICEIM – 2018, Organized by Indigenous Medicine, Eastern Province with the collaboration of Unit of Siddha Medicine, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Gandusha is clinically effective in the management of periodontal diseases. This study is an in-vitro analysis on determining the antimicrobial efficacy of this drug using standard Antimicrobial Sensitivity Test against ...
  • Efficacy of LodradiLepa as a face cream on YuwanaPidaka 
    Peiris, K.P.P.; Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Dissanayake, D.M.G.L.B. (1st International Conference and Exhibition in Indigenous Medicine – ICEIM – 2018, Organized by Indigenous Medicine, Eastern Province with the collaboration of Unit of Siddha Medicine, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Acne is a multifactorial disease exhibiting distinct clinical presentations. Among them, the cat menial type is a matter of concern for young women. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of overnight applications ...
  • A Case Study on the Ayurvedic Management of Varicose Vein 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (1st International Conference and Exhibition in Indigenous Medicine – ICEIM – 2018, Organized by Indigenous Medicine, Eastern Province with the collaboration of Unit of Siddha Medicine, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2018)
    A Condition, in which a vein becomes dilated, elongated and tortuous, this is said to be "Varicose". There are primary as well as secondary causes of varicose veins. The superficial perforating as well as the deep veins ...
  • A Case Study of observe the effect of unripe Carica papaya pulp in improving the Blood Circulation around Chronic Wound 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (1st International Conference and Exhibition in Indigenous Medicine – ICEIM – 2018, Organized by Indigenous Medicine, Eastern Province with the collaboration of Unit of Siddha Medicine, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2018)
    A chronic wound ig a wound has does not heal in an orderly set Of Stages and in predictable amount of time the Way. poor blood circulation is one Of the major factors which hinder wound healing leading to chronic ulcers. ...

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