Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute-Gampaha: Recent submissions

  • Series of case studies on the efficacy of traditional treatment modality in the management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. 
    Pramodani, M.P.N.; Wickramarachchi, W.J. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or median neuropathy at the wrist is a disabling condition present in3.8% of the general population. The condition is characterized by the compression of median nerve at the wrist leading to paresthesia, ...
  • The effect of Suthra Nethi Karma on “Migraine”. 
    Fernando, W.S.N.; Wickramarachchi, L. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Migraine is now recognized as a common chronic condition. Migraine usually presents before the age of 40. The cause of migraine is not yet completely understood. Many medications have been tried and a lot of research has ...
  • Application of special Ayurvedic treatment procedures for enhancement of quality of Uttamanga. 
    Punchihewa, S.G. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The human being, the most complexed creature in the world, has excellent brain functions including the ability of literacy, speaking, thinking, creativity, sensibility, technical knowledge and many more. With the evolution ...
  • Antibacterial activity of two different Prathisaranas against periodontitis. 
    Abegunasekara, N.S.; Peiris, K.P.P.; Sudesh, A.D.H. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    'Kushtaadi Choorna and Shwethamanjana Choorna' are used in the treatment ofDanthamulagatha Roga such as Sheethada, Danthaweshta and Upakusha. These formulations are used specially as a local treatment. Staphylococcus aureus ...
  • A randomized single blind comparative trial to evaluate the efficacy of whole plant of Phyllanthus niruri Linn. crude powder with Pushyanuga Churna in the management of Rakta Pradara due to Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB). 
    Perera, H.A.R.P.; Karunagoda, K.; Perera, P.K.; Samarasingha, K.; Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    According to Ayurveda, Raktapradara has been explained under Artava Vyapad. It resembles with menorrhagia explained in allopathic medicine. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) is an abnormal uterine bleeding without any ...
  • Effect of herbal tooth formulation on plaque deposition: a comparative pilot study. 
    Rupasinghe, R.A.A.N.; Peiris, K.P.P. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Ayurveda and Sri Lankan traditional medical system devote a signicant importance to oral health problems on its preventive aspect rather than curative. The proposed herbal formulation is specied as a dentifrice in ...
  • Clinical efficacy of indigenous Patrapottali Sweda (Heenudupiyaliya Tavilla) in the management of Sūryavarta. 
    Thennakoon, T.M.D.M.; Sakunthala, H.S. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Sūryavarta is one type of Śiroroga out of eleven Śirorogas explained in Ayurveda classics. This pathological condition is characterized by its cardinal feature of headache. Headache is found to be starting at the time of ...
  • Role of three Ayurveda regimen in the management of scaling condition of Sidhma Kushta (Psoriasis). 
    Jayakody, J.A.D.P.P.; Seneviratna, N.A.K.P.J.; Akarawita, J.K.W. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Psoriasis, generally referred to as 'Potu Kabara' in Sri Lanka, corresponds with Sidhma Kushta in terms of a number of distinguished symptoms elaborated in Ayurveda classics. This study aimed at evaluating the efcacy of ...
  • Ayurveda management of chronic headache: a case report 
    Dhiman, K. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Chronic headache is termed as a headache experiencing for fteen or more days per month. It is estimated that chronic headache affects 4% to 5% of general population. A 58 - year old workingwoman visited for Ayurveda ...
  • Concept of e-governance in higher education: a model proposed to be implemented at Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute 
    Chithrananda, W.A.D.; Udagedara, U.G.J.R.; Wijewardana, D.S.R.; Dissanayake, S.A.R.R.P. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    This paper is an approach that encompasses processes and a proposed model designed to promote the quality of Ayurveda education at Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute. There has been considerable increase in the ...
  • Management of retinal diseases in Ayurveda. 
    Sreekumar, K. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Retina, one of the most sophisticated nervous tissues, which receives blood circulation from the duel system central retinal artery and choriocapilleries are prone to many systemic as well as local diseases. The diseases ...
  • A clinical study on Computer Vision Syndrome. 
    Ganga, M.P.; Bavalatti, N.; Manjusha, R. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Computer has become a household gadget in the present era, found in almost all aspects of life and its convenience has brought with it the disadvantages as with any invention of human civilization. With progressive ...
  • Preparation of Karam from the mid stem of the Musa acuminata as Nasiyam in the treatment of Nasikapeedam (Nasal polyposis). 
    Tharshika, S.; Ajanthan, T.; Athavan, V.; Rasalingam, S.; Thayalini, T. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    In Siddha Medicine, most of the herbs are used in the preparation of Siddha drugs. In ancient times, surgery was carried out by Siddha Physicians using Kara liquids. Nasikapeedam (Nasal polyposis) is one of the common ...
  • A comparative study on the anti-microbial efficacy of two Ayurveda powders (Prathisarana) used in periodontal diseases 
    Wijebandara, D.M.K.K.; Peiris, K.P.P.; Karunarathna, E.D.C.; Sudesh, A.D.H. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Kushtadi (KU) and Karanjadi (KR) are prominently used Ayurvedic powders (Prathisarana) in the management of periodontal diseases. This study was carried out for the determination of antimicrobial efcacy of these two ...
  • Microbiological study of an indigenous mouth wash (Gandusha) used in periodontal diseases. 
    Dewasurendra, D.M.W.; Peiris, K.P.P.; Karunarathna, E.D.C.; Sudesh, A.D.H. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Mouth wash (Gandusha) is clinically effective in the management of periodontal diseases. This study is an in-vitro analysis on determining the antimicrobial efcacy of this drug using standard Antimicrobial Sensitivity ...
  • An analytical study on the antimicrobial activity of Visarpahara Tailaya against Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus. 
    Madumali, M.G.B.; Wickramarachchi, W.J.; Karunarathna, E.D.C.; Sudesh, A.D.H. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Visarpahara Tailaya is a herbo-mineral preparation recommended to use clinically in the management of eczema, scabies, itches and other types of skin diseases mainly caused by bacteria and fungi. This study was conducted ...
  • Supremacy of Shalya Tantra over modern surgery. 
    Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Pushpakumara, A.A.J. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi 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 teaching ...
  • A literary survey on therapeutic formulations used in Nasya Karma (inhalation therapy) and their properties with special reference to Carakasamhita. 
    Ranasinghe, R.L.D.S.; Ediriweera, E.R.H.S.S.; Wijesiriwardhana, H.G.S.G. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Nasya Karma (inhalation therapy) is one of the procedures of Pancha Karma where instillation of medicine is done through the nasal route. It is considered as the best treatment for diseases above the clavicle. Despite ...
  • The importance of Dinacharya as a preventive measure for Urdhvajathrugata Roga according to Carakasamhitha. 
    Premarathna, W.G.L.U.; Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.; Muthugala, S.K.R. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    “Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam” is an important aspect of Ayurveda. “Swasthya” means the person who has balance with Dosha, Agni, Dhatu, Mala, Atma, Indriya and Manas. Any imbalance leads to manifestation of diseases. ...
  • The effect of Chatur Sneha in the management of Netra roga. 
    Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.; Premarathna, W.G.L.U.; Muthugala, S.K.R. (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The ve main sensations obtained from the sensory organs are the taste, fragrance, vision, sound, and touch. From these senses, the vision is very important and it is perceived by the eyes located in head region. Any ...

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