Utilization of Ayurveda in Health Care: An Approach for Prevention, Health Promotion, and Treatment of Disease. Part 2—Ayurveda in Primary Health Care

Sharma, Hari; Chandola, HM; Singh, Gurdip; Basisht, Gopal

doi:10.1089/acm.2007.7017-b

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“…10 Several human clinical trials have been undertaken in light of the prospective results from WS research in animal models. Thus, the primary objective of the systematic review of the literature described here was to identify and evaluate all published evidence derived from human trials of WS as a treatment for anxiety and stress.…”

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An Alternative Treatment for Anxiety: A Systematic Review of Human Trial Results Reported for the Ayurvedic Herb Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Pratte

Nanavati

Young

et al. 2014

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Objective: To assess existing reported human trials of Withania somnifera (WS; common name, ashwagandha) for the treatment of anxiety. Design: Systematic review of the literature, with searches conducted in PubMed, SCOPUS, CINAHL, and Google Scholar by a medical librarian. Additionally, the reference lists of studies identified in these databases were searched by a research assistant, and queries were conducted in the AYUSH Research Portal. Search terms included ''ashwagandha,'' ''Withania somnifera,'' and terms related to anxiety and stress. Inclusion criteria were human randomized controlled trials with a treatment arm that included WS as a remedy for anxiety or stress. The study team members applied inclusion criteria while screening the records by abstract review. Intervention: Treatment with any regimen of WS. Outcome measures: Number and results of studies identified in the review. Results: Sixty-two abstracts were screened; five human trials met inclusion criteria. Three studies compared several dosage levels of WS extract with placebos using versions of the Hamilton Anxiety Scale, with two demonstrating significant benefit of WS versus placebo, and the third demonstrating beneficial effects that approached but did not achieve significance ( p = 0.05). A fourth study compared naturopathic care with WS versus psychotherapy by using Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) scores as an outcome; BAI scores decreased by 56.5% in the WS group and decreased 30.5% for psychotherapy ( p < 0.0001). A fifth study measured changes in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) scores in WS group versus placebo; there was a 44.0% reduction in PSS scores in the WS group and a 5.5% reduction in the placebo group ( p < 0.0001). All studies exhibited unclear or high risk of bias, and heterogenous design and reporting prevented the possibility of meta-analysis. Conclusions: All five studies concluded that WS intervention resulted in greater score improvements (significantly in most cases) than placebo in outcomes on anxiety or stress scales. Current evidence should be received with caution because of an assortment of study methods and cases of potential bias.

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An Alternative Treatment for Anxiety: A Systematic Review of Human Trial Results Reported for the Ayurvedic Herb Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Pratte

Nanavati

Young

et al. 2014

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

102

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“…The reasons for this are difficult to explain through conventional modern pathophysiological approaches; ostensibly, these methods serve mucosal care, regulate the intestinal microbiota, correct the interior milieu, activate intestinal metabolism and excretion, and counteract side effects of conventional pharmacotherapy. The individual dietary approach also follows the same principles [44,45,46,47,48,49]…”

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The Effect of a Complex Multi-modality Ayurvedic Treatment in a Case of Unknown Female Infertility

Kessler

Stapelfeldt²,

Michalsen

et al. 2015

Complement Med Res

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Background: Treatment of female infertility has been growing globally in recent years. In spite of improvements in medical strategies and the improved outcomes for infertile couples, treatment attempts remain largely unsuccessful. A growing number of patients pursue complementary and alternative medicine treatment options like Ayurveda that offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient treatments for infertility. Case Report: A case of a 38 year-old woman with infertility of unknown origin is presented. She received 18 conventional fertility treatments in 5 different fertility centers and 3 different countries. After several complications, the patient quitted conventional treatment and admitted to an Ayurvedic outpatient clinic where she received a complex Ayurvedic treatment, which included botanicals, dietary and lifestyle advice, manual therapy, yoga, and spiritual elements. The patient then became pregnant and gave birth to a healthy boy in 2012. Conclusions: Ayurveda may be a useful complementary option in the case of futile conventional treatment attempts in female infertility. Nevertheless, the evidence base for Ayurvedic interventions remains weak and requires well-designed clinical trials. This case raises some questions, such as whether the exposure to a large number of assisted reproduction procedures can lead to more health problems than health benefits. The Ayurvedic approach to fertility strives first to improve the health of the patient leading to a higher likelihood of pregnancy. As this is a case report, we are not able to exclude temporal factors stimulating the pregnancy. However, the chronology suggests that this approach might have been an important factor in the eventual pregnancy.

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“…Many comprehensive overviews of Ayurvedic herbology and research are available today (Ashok & Raut, 2006;Barrett, Kiefer, & Rabago, 1999;Sharma, Chandola, Singh, & Basisht, 2007b;Mishra, 2004;Tirtha, 1998), including at least one by Antarkar (2003b) of Ayurvedic botanicals specifically used for mental illnesses.…”

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“…In a placebocontrolled crossover pilot study, Sharma et al (2007b) administered five grams of a classical Ayurvedic formulation for depression to seven participants, three times a day for two months. The formulation was found to significantly decrease anxious mood, tension, depressed mood, and insomnia while improving cognition (P < .02 to P < .001).…”

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Ayurvedic Psychology: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science

Rhoda¹

2014

IJTS

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Utilization of Ayurveda in Health Care: An Approach for Prevention, Health Promotion, and Treatment of Disease. Part 2—Ayurveda in Primary Health Care

Cited by 86 publications

References 69 publications

An Alternative Treatment for Anxiety: A Systematic Review of Human Trial Results Reported for the Ayurvedic Herb Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

An Alternative Treatment for Anxiety: A Systematic Review of Human Trial Results Reported for the Ayurvedic Herb Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

The Effect of a Complex Multi-modality Ayurvedic Treatment in a Case of Unknown Female Infertility

Ayurvedic Psychology: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science

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