Author: anonymous [Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha]
Title: Clinical and Experimental Trial of Guggulu in Medo-Ruga (Lipid Disorders)
Description: New Delhi, Central Council... 1989. orig.wrappers. 24x17cm, xviii,182 pp. Textual tables.. Some rubbing. Corner bumped. Good. ¶ Concerning the Ayurvedic drug derived from the medicinal plant Commiphora wighhti (Arn) Bhand. used in the preparation of "Drayva". Contents: Literary review: Concept of Health & Disease; Pathophysiology of Medo Roga;Definition & Types of Medo Roga; Rakta Skandana (Coagulation of Blood); Commiphora wightii (Arn.) Bhandari; Experimental Study: Role of Petroleum Ether Extractive of Guggulu in the Prevention & Regression of Hypercholesterolemia in Chicks; Role of P.E. Extract of Guggulu in the Prevention of Hypercholesterolemia & Hyperlipidemia Induced by Administration of Anti-Thyroid Drug & Cholesterol Mixture in Chicks ... Clinical Study: Population Survey; Clinical Profile of 300 Cases of Obesity; Trial of Guggulu in Obesity & Lipid Disorders; Effect of P.E. Extract of Guggulu on Hyperlipemia & Blood Coagulation; Effect of P.E. Extract of Guggulu on Serum Triglyceride & Serum Phospholipid; Assessment of Hypocholesteriolemic & Hypolipidemic Effect of Guggulu in Patients of Coronary Heart Disease & Hemiplegia; Role of Guggulu in the Management of Ischaemic Heart Disease.

Keywords: Ayurvedic Medicine, Guggulu, Ayurveda Medical, Medicinal Plants, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Drug Drugs Obesity, Lipid Disorders, Hyperlipemia