Ayurvedic Therapies to Target the Microbiome: Evidence and Possibilities.

Context: The microbiome is a constantly evolving entity, being influenced by diet, lifestyle, age, genetics, medication, and environment; keeping the microbiome in good health is a step toward better health for the body. Ayurveda emphasizes a healthy internal milieu that synchronizes with the circadian and seasonal rhythms, in addition to reacting to other stressors.

Objective: The current review intended to provide an overview of Ayurvedic principles related to health and disease and their management and to briefly discuss the current understanding of the human microbiome and explore Ayurvedic herbs and therapies that have been studied for their effects on the microbiome.

Ayurveda and botanical drugs for epilepsy: Current evidence and future prospects.

The understanding of epilepsy has progressed since its earliest impression as a disease associated with paranormal and superstitious beliefs. Landmark advances have been made in deciphering the pathophysiological substrates involved in the disease process, and treatment advances have contributed significantly to ameliorating the seizures. However, disease-modifying agents are yet to be discovered.

Modulation of Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction in Ischemic Stroke following Ayurveda (Indian System of Medicine) Treatment.

Objectives. Cardiac autonomic dysfunction in stroke has implications on morbidity and mortality. Ayurveda (Indian system of medicine) describes stroke as pakshaghata.