http://tdudspace.texicon.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/116 2026-04-14T19:33:06Z http://tdudspace.texicon.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/245 Title: Study of Rasayana functions of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) with a focus on iron metabolism and enhancement of healthy lifespan Authors: S.P., Balasubramani Abstract: Rasayana, a branch of Ayurveda, deals with methods to optimally nourish tissues and delay ageing. An individual following Rasayana regimen is said to attain ‘Svasthya’ or a healthy and balanced life. Understanding Rasayanas can provide insights into managing nutrition and age related health conditions. A trans-disciplinary approach involving Ayurveda and biology was adopted for this thesis work. This transdisciplinary research model has potential to add new knowledge or dimension to the existing understanding about health and wellness. 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z http://tdudspace.texicon.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/117 Title: Study of Abhava and Abhava Pratinidhi Dravyas Authors: K, Subrahmanya Kumar Abstract: The overall objectives of this study were to compile a list of ADs and APDs from Ayurvedic texts and tradition and to study the functional similarity between selected pairs of AD and APDs through a trans-disciplinary research (TDR) involving Ayurveda, phytochemistry and pharmacology studies. Enhancing the awareness about legitimate substitution among Ayurveda practitioners was also an objective. Through this PhD work, a referenced list of AD-APDs has been compiled. Twenty Ayurvedic texts written from c. 15th century BCE– 19th century CE were screened systematically to obtain a list of APDs for 156 ADs, including 123 plant drugs, 19 metals and minerals, 12 animal products and 2 processed drugs. The criteria for selecting the texts were that they should be non-controversial, completely available and recommended by Ayurvedic scholars. From the compiled list of AD-APDs, 20 pairs were prioritized for detailed analysis based on Ayurvedic principles. Two AD-APD pairs were taken up for phytochemical and pharmacological analysis. 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z