title: Anti-rheumatic formulations from ayurveda.
abstract: Rheumatic disorders like Amavata, Sandhivata and Vatarakta are elaborately described in ayurvedic literature. Preliminary survey of literature shows that about 247 formulations are recommended for these rheumatic disorders. These formulations generally include guggulu compounds, compounds of plant powders, decoctions, medicated ghees, oils, electuaries etc. Therapeutic potential of ayurvedic concepts and a brief review of Ayurvedic formulations are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Swami Prakashananda Ayurvedic Research Centre, 13 North South Road, Juhu, Bombay - 400 049.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Raut
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Antarkar
authors.forename: V R
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Vaidya