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Banaras Hindu University MD ENTRENCE

Banaras Hindu University
Institute of Medical Sciences
Varanasi-221005
Admission notice for
Ayurveda Vachaspati [MD(Ay)]/Ayurveda Dhanwantri [MS(Ay)] Course-2009
The Banaras Hindu University will hold an all India written entrance test for admission to Ayurveda Vachaspati [MD(Ay)]/Ayurveda
Dhanwantri [MS(Ay)] course [in the subjects – Kayachikitsa, Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga, Shalya Tantra, Sangyaharan, Kaumarbhritya-Balroga,
Shalakya Tantra-Netra Roga, Dravyaguna Vigyan, Rasa Shastra, Swasthbrita, Sharir Kriya, Ayurveda Siddhanta, Ayurveda Samhita, Sharir Rachana, Roga Nidana evam Vikriti Vigyana ] on Sunday, the 21stJune, 2009 on its Campus.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualification (a) BAMS recognized by CCIM. (b) MBBS recognized by MCI (for supernumerary category only). (c) The
candidate must have completed 12 months rotating internship (4 ½ years BAMS course) / 6 months rotating internship (5 years BAMS course) by
31.07.2009. AGE-The Upper age limit for admission will be 35 years for General and OBC Category and 40 years for SC/ST on 31.07.2009. There
is no age limit for Sponsored Category.
Application form along with information brochure can either be downloaded from website (www.bhu.ac.in & www.imsbhu.nic.in) or can be obtained
from the office of the Director, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi-221005 on or before 04.04.09 by sending a written request through
Registered Post along with a demand draft (MICR) of Rs. 100/-drawn in favour of the Director, IMS, BHU, payable at Varanasi along with two self
addressed white paper slips of 10 cm x 6 cm size, between 16.02.09 and 16.04.09. On the envelop please write "Application for MD(Ay)/MS(Ay)
Entrance Test – 2009, BHU". The request for application form by post must reach on or before 04.04.09.
The last date for submission of completed application form accompanied by DD/Banker’s Cheque (MICR) of Rs. 1000/-(Rs 750 /-for SC and ST)
is 20.04.09 upto 5.00 PM. The Institute will not be responsible for loss of application form in transit.
DIRECTOR

UTTRAKHAND POST GRADUATE MEDICAL

UTTRAKHAND POST GRADUATE MEDICAL
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION – 2009

ii) For Post Graduate Ayurvedic Courses:
The competitive Entrance Examination shall be open to such candidates who:
a) Have passed BAMS Course from Ayurvedic college recognized by Central Council of Indian
Medicine.
b) Are Registered under any State/Central Council of Indian Medicine.
c) Have completed/will be completing Rotatory Compulsory Internship on or before 31st July 2009.
d) No of Seats in different disciplines and position of reservation is given below:
Sr. No.
SUBJECT
UTTARAKHAND SEATS
OTHER STATES SEATS
1.
Ras Shastra Kalpna-06 Seats*
Bhaishjya
02-Gen/01 -S.C./01 –S.T.
01 -Gen./01 –S.C..
2.
ShalyaTantra-05 Seats*
01Gen/01-O.B.C.
02-Gen/01 -S.C.
3.
Panch Karma-05 Seats*
02-Gen/01 -S.C.
01-Gen./01 –O.B.C.
4.
Dravyagun-03 Seats*
5.
Samlkita-04 Seats*
*Entrance Test for these seats is subject to the approval of C.C.I.M. and Government of India Date of Examination: 22nd February, 2009 (Sunday) Date of declaration of result: 28th February, 2009 (Saturday) Centre of Examination — GRD Academy, Rajpur Road, Dehradun Information Brochure and Application Form shall be downloaded from the website www.uktech.in from Feb. 8 - 18, 2009. Admit cards shall be downloaded from the same website from Feb. 20th, 2009. Admit cards shall not be send by the post. The filled forms with DD of Rs. 3000/- (Rs. Three Thousand only) in favour of Registrar, Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun must reach in the Office of Registrar, Uttarakhand Technical University, A-12, Saraswati Vihar, Lower Adhoiwala, PO - Dalanwala, Dehradun on or before 5.00 PM dated Feb. 18th, 2009. E & O E. Registrar

Balanitis aegyptiaca (Linn.) Delile

Dr. Wathsala WijesingheBAMS, Msc (Plant sciences), MD 1st
Balanitis aegyptiaca (Linn.) Delile
Balanitis roxburghii Planch

Family: SIMAROUBACEAE/ BALANITACEAE
Synonyms:
Sans: Ingudi, Thapasadruma, Angaravrksha
Hind: Inguna, Hingota, Hingua
Van: Hingan
: Hingana
Guj: Ingorio
: Nanajanada
:Ringari
Tam: Nanjanada
Tel: Gara chettu
Morphology:
It is a small tree and branches end up in thorns. It is found in all arid zones of India. Leaves- compound with two leaflets. Leaves may elliptic or obovate. Flowers- white in closed cymes. Fruit- drupe, 4-5 cm long, 5 grooved, hard, pulpy. Seed- 1 tubercled, hard.

Active ingredients:
Yamogenin glycosides, diosgenin glycosides- belanitine 4-7, nitrogen glucosides, Balagyptin, Kernal contains steroidal saponins.

Properties:
Guna: Laghu, snigdha
Rasa: Tikta, Katu
Vipaka: Katu
Virya: Usna
Prabhava: Krimigna

As it is “usna” in virya, it alleviates Kapha and vata.
The oil, fruits, seeds and bark has anthelmintic effect. Therefore it can be given for conditions like loss of appetite, abdominal pain and for abdominal distension.
Oil is effective in healing burns. It helps to grow hair. Since old times, this oil has been using as a wound healer.
It is a blood purifier. Therefore effective in many skin diseases.
With the expectorant effect, it is used respiratory tract infections.
Diuretic effect benefits in dysuria.
It is a detoxifier.

Usable parts:
Bark, fruits, seeds, seed oil, leaves.

Dosage
Decoction- 50-100ml
Powder- 3-6g
Fruit pulp- 3-6g
Seed oil- 5-10 drops

Formulations: Ingudi thilam

Research:
Fruit pulp extract on IV administration produced a triphasic response which consisted of initial brief fall, followed by brief rise and then prolonged fall in BP of anesthetized dogs and cats. LD50 in mice was 5.89g/kg (oral) and 0.33g/kg. (i.p.)- (J. Res. Ay. & Siddha 1986,7,47).
Aqueous extract of fruits showed spermicidal activity without local vaginal irritation in human up to concentration of 4%; sperms became sluggish on contact with plant extract and then immobile within 30s. The effect was concentration related. (Ind.j.Pharmacology 1990, 22, 262).

References:
Sastry J.L.N (2004). Illustrated Dravyaguna Vijnana, Study of the essential Medicinal Plants in Ayurveda, Chaukhambha Orientalia, A house of Oriental and Antiquarian Books, Varanasi.
Sitaram B. ((2006). Bhavaprakasha of Bhavamisra.(Original text along with commentary and translation, including Nigantu portion). Chaukhambha Orientalia, A house of Oriental and Antiquarian Books, Varanasi.
Sharma S.K. (1998). Medicinal Plants used in Ayurveda. National Academy of Ayuveda, Dhanvantri bhavan, Rd. no.66, Punjabi bagh, New Dellhi-110026.
Dr. Wathsala Wijesinghe
BAMS, Msc (Plant sciences), MD 1st
National Institute of Ayurveda
Jaipur, India.

JAIPUR PG ENTRANCE TEST PAPER

VATAJ DIET

Vatta Diet:
Beans:Eat More: Mung beans, Soya beans in tofu, milk or cheese.
Eat less:Most beans: kidney, lima, navy, pinto, split peas, white beans, black beans, lentils.
Beverages:Eat More: Warm drinks, herbal or spiced teas, warm milk, fruit and vegetable juice without ice.
Eat less: Carbonated drinks, cold or iced drinks, coffee, tea, alcohol.
Dairy:
Eat More: All dairies in moderation.
Ear less: Powdered milk, ice cream
Fruits: Eat More:Apricots, banana, cherries, fresh figs, peaches, citrus fruits, dates, mango, papaya, grapes, berries, pineapple, plums.
Eat less:Dried fruits, apples, pears, pomegranates, cranberries, prunes, melons.
Grains: Eat More:Rice, oats, wheat, pasta.
Eat less:Barley, buckwheat, rye, corn, millet, rice cakes, puffed or dry cereals.
Herbs & Spices:Eat More:Asafoetidea, basil, caraway, cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, clove, coriander, sage, cumin, fennel, garlic, ginger, onion, nutmeg, turmeric.
Eat less:Coriander seeds, fenugreek, parsley.
Nuts & Seeds:Eat More:All nuts in moderation. Sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
Eat less: Dry roasted or smoked nuts
Oils:Eat More:Most oils, especially sesame.
Eat less:Corn oil.
Vegetables: Eat More:Avocado, asparagus, beets, carrots, eggplant, leeks, olives, pumpkin, radish, sweet potato, spinach, zucchini.
Eat less:Raw or frozen vegetables, peas, brussel sprouts, broccoli cauliflower, cabbage, cucumber, corn, celery, lettuce, mushrooms, potatoes