Day 1 :
Keynote Forum
Mohamed S. Zaibi
The University of Buckingham, UK
Keynote: Leptadenia hastata leaf extracts reduce bodyweight gain and improve insulin sensitivity in two animal models of obesity and insulin resistance
Time : 9.00-9.45
Biography:
Mohamed was awarded his BSc in Biochemistry and his MSc in Nutrition and Human Physiology from the School of Sciences and his PhD from Medical School, (Dijon, France) in 1993, where he worked on the effect of oral anti diabetic drugs on hepatic protein metabolism regulation. Mohamed joined the University of Buckingham in 2005 at Buckingham Institute for Translational Medicine (BITM). He brought his extensive experience in metabolic diseases acquired at Dospharm Biotech Company and the European Centre of Bioprospectives (Normandy, France) where he was managing collaborative research with Lipha-Merck, Air Liquid Sante and Beaufour-IPSEN on the investigation of novel drugs and plant extracts as a potential treatment of degenerative diseases. Mohamed is Associate Director at the School of Postgraduate Medicine & Allied Health, and is the Head of BITM. He is leading the University research group investigating the beneficial effects of medicinal plants on metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases with our academic and industrial partners.
Abstract:
Aim: Leptadenia hastata (LH), an edible vegetable and medicinal plant used traditionally in sub-Saharan African countries for various diseases. The potential anti-obesity and anti-diabetic effects of aqueous and methanol leaf extracts of LH in high fat diet-induced obese mice and leptin-deficient (ob/ob) mice are investigated. Methods: C57Bl/6 female mice fed 60% High Fat Diet (HFD) and leptin-deficient (ob/ob) male mice (fed chow diet) were treated for six weeks with 250 mg.kg-1 of LH aqueous or methanol extracts. The time course of changes in food intake, body weight, body fat, energy expenditure, blood glucose and plasma levels of insulin and leptin (for HFD mice) were determined. In vitro effects of both extracts on lipolysis and lipogenesis were also investigated. Results: In HFD animals, both extracts resulted in a significant reduction (p<0.05) in body weight (16.6% and 18.7%) and food intake (10% and 11%) with a significant increase in 24 hrs. energy expenditure (53.3 and 61.4%). These effects were coupled with a significant decrease in fat mass (p<0.05) and in plasma leptin levels (2.8 and 3.5 fold change). Both extracts also improved (p<0.05)-glucose tolerance and reduced fasted blood glucose and plasma insulin levels. Consequently, HOMA-IR was reduced by 65% (compared to control group). In ob/ob mice, the chronic treatment with methanol extract resulted in a significant reduction in cumulative body weight gain (p<0.001), an improvement in both oral glucose and insulin tolerance tests (p<0.01 and p<0.001, respectively) and a decrease in fasted plasma insulin by 64%. In vitro, the LH extracts decreased lipogenesis in human pre-adipocytes and increased lipolysis in mouse primary adipocytes.
Conclusion: LH would be beneficial as a dietary supplement in the treatment of obesity and insulin resistance related to high fat diet consumption, acting via a reduction of food intake and fat mass and an elevation of energy expenditure and improvement of insulin sensitivity.
Keynote Forum
Jurairat Boonruab
Thammasat University, Thailand
Keynote: A comparative study on the efficacy of Thai traditional abdominal massage and Senokot in relieving constipation
Time : 11:45-12:15
Biography:
Jurairat Boonruab has completed her PhD from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. She currently is lecturer at Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Thailand.
Abstract:
Constipation is a gastrointestinal disorder commonly found among people in all age groups and physical states. If left untreated, constipation can result in more severe illnesses or even increase the risk of colon cancer. Treatment of constipation can be carried out using medicinal or non-medicinal approaches. Non-medicinal approaches involve the modification of healthcare behavior, such as consumption of food with a high-fiber content, intake of plenty of water and improvement of sleep quality and the application of therapeutic abdominal massage. Applying a randomized-controlled trial research design, the present study aims to compare Thai traditional abdominal massage and Senokot in terms of their efficacy in relieving constipation. The subjects were 40 patients diagnosed with constipation using the Rome III criteria. They were randomized into the treatment group (n=20) and the control group (n=20). The former received a 50min Thai traditional abdominal massage daily for seven days, whereas the latter took two tablets of Senokot daily before bedtime for seven days. The research instruments were survey questionnaires, food and beverage consumption and defecation form and the Bristol stool chart. It was found that although both the Thai traditional abdominal massage and Senokot could effectively increase the frequency of defecation, only the massage did not cause undesirable side effects or complications such as irritation to the intestinal mucosa barrier. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that Thai traditional abdominal massage should be a better treatment option for constipation than Senokot.
Keynote Forum
Rajeshwari P N
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetha, India
Keynote: Open lable single arm study on effect of milk decoction of Liquorice root in gastroesophageal reflux disease
Time : 9.00-9.45
Biography:
Abstract:
Keynote Forum
Watchara Damjuti
Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand
Keynote: Hypnotic and anti-anxiety activities of Thai traditional antinausea remedy
Time : 9.00-9.45
Biography:
Abstract:
Keynote Forum
Eugenia Isabel Arizmendi Ruiz
Kerala Ayurvedic Health Care, India
Keynote: Ayurveda and veganism: Cases of healing among my patients
Time : 9.00-9.45
Biography:
Abstract:
Keynote Forum
Diaa Hussein
Ain Shams University, Egypt
Keynote: Herbal products regulatory issues in GCC, opportunities and obstacles
Time : 9.00-9.45
Biography:
Abstract:
Keynote Forum
Milind Pande
Teerthankar Mahaveer University, India
Keynote: Some studies on preparation and evaluation of microspheres containing homeopathic mother tincture of Nux- vomica
Time : 9.00-9.45
Biography:
Abstract:
Keynote Forum
Diana Ravikumar
Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, India
Keynote: Homoeopathic management of automatic negative thoughts in functional psychosis: A clinical study
Time : 9.00-9.45
Biography:
Abstract:
Keynote Forum
Zainab Ujudud Shariff
Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria
Keynote: Nigeria traditional herbal remedies used in the management of diabetes
Time : 9.00-9.45
Biography:
Abstract:
Keynote Forum
Sahinbas Hüseyin
St. Josef-Hospital, Germany
Keynote: Use of biological plant substances in chronic diseases as well as in the treatment of cancer as a supplement to classical therapies including hyperthermia: From the kitchen to the clinic
Time : 09:45-10:30
Biography:
Abstract:
The treatment of chronic diseases, including cancer, is very complex and requires a coordinated interaction of all disciplines. In my experience, there are no real alternative therapies. The success comes from the right combination of treatment options from many areas. In case of failure of the guidelines treatment or in case of recurrence there are limited treatment possibilities.
What to do now? That is the question!
Few new treatments are available:
1. Hyperthermia is an innovative method in treatment of cancer and chronic diseases, well studied and auspicious, showing considerable enhancement of therapeutic success. The result of experimental and clinical studies point out that hyperthermia is an ideal integrative/complementary therapy and a potent sensitizer for
phyto-, radio- or chemotherapy. Hyperthermia is an very potent issue in detoxification, chronically diseases e.g. skin diseases, Burn-out-Syndromes, Immune deficiency, lime disease and many more indications in combination.
2. Phytopharmacons (plant origin, herbal medicine, some examples)
Curcumin, a natural compound commonly found in the food spice turmeric, has been shown to have excellent anticancer activity via various molecular and cellular pathways, and has attracted much
attention for its potential use as a non-toxic anticancer agent. Curcumin has a very sprite indication in many chronicle, cancer and auto immune diseases. C. treatment inhibited NF-kappaB (potent antiinflammatory agent).
• Vitamin C thousands of publication in medical papers with success in inflammatory, infections, auto immune, chronicle diseases and cancer.
• Hypericine has been shown to be able to induce apoptosis and radiosensitize tumor cells, and to have antiinflammatory and phototoxic skin effects. Hypericin treatment inhibited NF-kappaB (potent antiinflammatory
agent).
• Ginger has a potential preventive property against some chronic diseases, especially diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease [CHD], hyperlipidemia, cerebrovascular disease, fatty liver, anemia, and tumor).
Daily ginger consumption was associated with decreased risk for hypertension and in other chronical diseases.We have more possibilities to help or cure our patients in combination and personalised medicine.
• Ivabradine – recommended if patients are in sinus rhythm with a HR>70bpm
• Hidralasine and isosorbid dinitrat – recommended as alternative to ACEIs/ ARBs if neither is tolerated,
or if the patient remains symptomatic despite treatment BB, ACEIs (or ARBs) and MRAs
• Digoxin – recommended if patients associated atrial fibrillation of flutter with increased ventricular response, or if the patient is in synus rhythm bur intolerant to BB, or remains symptomatic despite
treatment BB, ACEIs (or ARBs) and MRAs
• Nutritional supply by Q10-coenzyme, B1 vitamin, carnitine and taurine. The diuretic treatment in patients with HF is only recommended for congestive symptoms relieve and maintain euvolemia. While the pharmacological arsenal of HF with reduced LVEF is nowadays vast, in patients with HF with preserved or mid-range LVEF no treatment has proved reduction in mortality or morbidity. IN this patients diuretic treatment is recommended for symptom relieve, treatment of associated co-morbidities (HT, CAD,AF, etc). In conclusion, the pharmacological treatment available today has improved the morbi-mortality and functional capacity of HF patients, but due to its inherent limits, a significant proportion of patients remain symptomatic with frequent re-hospitalizations, an limited functional capacity and still a high mortality rate.
Keynote Forum
Hanadie Basil Mustafa
Healology University, UAE
Keynote: The fibromyalgia flow 4 life: Practical guide for health and wellness
Time : 11:00-11:45
Biography:
Hanadie Basil Mustafa is a Pain Management, Holistic Practitioner and Tutor at Healology University, Dubai, UAE. She is a formal postgraduate comparative Medicine Doctor specialized in Biodegradable Bone Prosthesis from the University of Baghdad, Iraq. She also worked as an Assistant Lecturer and Researcher at Dhamar University, Yemen. Her own personal journey with health challenges’ over more than 25 years inspired her to merge ancient holistic therapies with modern clinical therapies. Her own path formed over years of experience in health, wellness, fitness and nutrition research.
Abstract:
Fibromyalgia also called Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) (Fibrositis: the old formal name) is a long-term or chronic condition associated with profuse pain in the muscles, fascia and bones, areas of tenderness, insomnia, anxiety, depression, brain fog and general fatigue. Symptoms like these are considered subjective and cannot be determined or measured by tests. It is often misdiagnosed as another disease like arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica and many autoimmune conditions. The lack of reproducible, objective tests for
this disorder plays a role in some doctors questioning the condition altogether. The causes remain unclear. Research has identified three areas that may contribute to the development of fibromyalgia: Genetics, illness and trauma. A mixture of genetic and lifestyle risk factors may also cause a person to develop the condition.Most fibromyalgia treatments used to manage pain and improve quality of life through medications (pain relievers, antidepressants, antiseizure drugs, etc.) along with self-care and alternative therapies (physical
therapy, massage, exercise, yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, diet, etc.) sounds promising, easy way to live pain free normal life. But this process is slow, non-affordable, unpractical and hardly pain free formula. Trying, tripping and giving up medications, holistic therapies and lifestyle changes without achieving their own goals.
Majority of research work on fibromyalgia clinical diagnosis and medications, rarely give practical guide for easy daily independent self-practices for anyone around the world with minimum resources or those who travel or have no one to take care of them in their pain free normal health journey. Starting the Fibro Flow 4 Life with my clients the last 3 years, working with more than 15 clients on their fibromyalgia. Monitoring their symptoms and life quality 6-12 months. Fibro Flow 4 Life helped them achieving their independent pain free and health goals. More studies and research needed to support these results via chemistry, biology and neuroscience studies.
- Herbal Medicine | Traditional Medicine |Ayurveda | Benefits of Herbal Medicine | Herbal Therapies | Traditional use and Safety of Herbal Medicine | Naturopathy and Homeopathy
Location: MENA Plaza Hotel Albarsha
Session Introduction
Jurairat Boonruab
Thammasat University, Thailand
Title: A comparative study on the efficacy of Thai traditional abdominal massage and Senokot in relieving constipation
Time : 11:45-12:15
Biography:
Jurairat Boonruab has completed her PhD from Chulalongkorn University,Thailand. She is currently working as the Lecturer at Faculty of
Medicine, Thammasat University, Thailand.
Abstract:
Constipation is a gastrointestinal disorder commonly found among people in all age groups and physical states. If left untreated, constipation can result in more severe illnesses or even increase the risk of colon cancer. Treatment of constipation can be carried out using medicinal or non-medicinal approaches.
Non-medicinal approaches involve the modification of healthcare behavior, such as consumption of food with a high-fiber content, intake of plenty of water and improvement of sleep quality and the application of therapeutic abdominal massage.Applying a randomized-controlled trial research design, the present study aims to compare Thai traditional abdominal massage and Senokot in terms of their efficacy in relieving constipation.The subjects were 40 patients diagnosed with constipation using the Rome III criteria. They were randomized into the treatment group (n=20) and the control group (n=20). The former received a 50-min Thai traditional abdominal massage daily for seven days, whereas the latter took two tablets of Senokot daily before bedtime for seven days. The research instruments were survey questionnaires, food and beverage consumption and defecation form and the Bristol stool chart. It was found that although both the Thai traditional abdominal massage and Senokot could effectively increase the frequency of defecation, only the massage did not cause undesirable side effects or complications such as irritation to the intestinal mucosa barrier. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that Thai traditional abdominal massage should be a better treatment option for constipation than Senokot.
Rajeshwari P N
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetha, India
Title: Open lable single arm study on effect of milk decoction of Liquorice root in gastroesophageal reflux disease
Time : 12:15-12:45
Biography:
Rajeshwari P N has completed her PhD from Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurveda University, Rajasthan, India and Post-graduation studies from Rajiv Gandhi University Bangalore, India. She is currently working as the Associate Professor and Ayurveda Consultant in Amrita School of Ayurveda and Hospital, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetam, India. She has published more than 15 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as Research Expert to Ayurveda One Pvt., limited Bangalore, India.
Abstract:
Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic disorder related to retrograde flow of gastroduodenal contents in to oesophagus or adjacent organs causing troublesome symptoms and complications. It is a highly prevalent condition and has a high impact on quality of life of patient. Reflux symptoms could be caused by oesophageal hypersensitivity as a result of visceral-neural pathway dysfunction. The cardinal symptoms of GERD are heart burn and regurgitation and other symptoms include nausea, globus sensations
and odynophagia. GERD is a clinical manifestation occurring due to the excessive reflux of acidic gastric contents into the esophagus causing varying degree of symptomatic irritation or injury to the esophageal mucosa. Milk decoction of Liquorice root (Yashtimadhu ksheerapaka) is a formulation prepared by processing the milk with Liquorice root. The studies have shown that chemicals in Liquorice root (Yashtimadhu) decreases the swelling of mucous membrane in inflammatory gastric conditions and milk will act as a media and conveyor of medicinal properties to cells. Therapeutic attributes of Liquorice root (Yashtimadhu) buffer the excess acid secretion and will balance the normal physiology. In Ayurvedic literatures anti-inflammatory, antiulcer and antiemetic property of Liquorice root (Yashtimadhu) were also discussed. Here is a single group clinical study by 50 patients using milk decoction of Liquorice root (Yashtimadhu ksheerapaka) for a period of two months. It was successfully in treating symptoms of GERD and patients experienced reduction in heartburn, regurgitation and nausea.
Watchara Damjuti
Rajamangala University of Technology, Thanyaburi
Title: Hypnotic and anti-anxiety activities of Thai traditional antinausea remedy
Time : 12:45-13:15
Biography:
Watchara Damjuti has completed his PhD from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. He is currently working as the Lecturer at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand.
Abstract:
Thai traditional antinausea remedy is drug registered in the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) for the treatment of blood circulation disorders, dizziness, fatigue and insomnia. Antinausea remedies have long been used, but their effects and action mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study aimed to examine the hypnotic with mechanistic study and its anxiolytic capabilities. Healthy adult male Swiss albino mice were used for the study. Thiopental sodium-induced sleeping time with GABAergic activity was
evaluated. The latent period and sleeping time of aqueous extract groups were recorded and compared to the control group and pretreated GABA antagonistic blocker group by observing the righting reflex. Aqueous extracts at doses of 10, 50 and 100 mg/kg significantly augmented the latent time between waking and onset of sleep. Sleeping times of mice were also prolonged at the same dose with latent phase. In addition, extract at a dosage of 100 mg/kg pretreated with flumazenil reduced latent time compared to negative control and also
shortened sleeping times (P<0.05). In addition, anti-anxiety was also investigated using evaluated plus maze test, aqueous extract at 10 mg/kg marginally decreased the time rodents spent in the closed arms, whereas
50 and 100 mg/kg greatly increased the time rodents spent in the open arms of the plus maze (P<0.05). It is concluded that the aqueous extract has potential as a hypnotic and anti-anxiety effect. Our findings can be used to ensure that proper precautions and drug correctly used. Further studies are required to determine the pharmacodynamics of Thai traditional antinausea remedy and analyze its chemical metabolism to discover drug absorption and elimination.
Eugenia Isabel Arizmendi Ruiz
Kerala Ayurvedic Health Care, India
Title: Ayurveda and veganism: Cases of healing among my patients
Time : 14:00-14:30
Biography:
Eugenia Isabel Arizmendi Ruiz has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1992 and then a Postrgraduate degree in HR Management. After practicing as a manager in several fields and having practiced university teaching for 35 years, her life turned upside down when she became vegan, beginning a career of studies related to ecology and sustainability in various urban workshops, until culminating going to India to study ayurveda. Recently she has completed a certification in Naturopathy in Madrid, Spain.
Abstract:
After developing a personal protocol that combines, in addition to herbal and ayurveda remedies, a vegan diet based on the predominant Dosha and blood type, may I present some of my most significant cases of healing among my patients: A girl with serious problems of endometriosis and ovarian cysts. She looked for me as a last resource before agreeing to undergo surgery. After four months of following my instructions, her cysts had disappeared (with ultrasound that confirmed it). At least 8 more patients with severe ovarian cysts
have recovered after treatment. Other serious cases that have reported significant improvements are that of a patient with vata diabetes, who came to my office the first time leaning on the walls because of the weakness.
She expressed not wanting to continue with the insulin treatment that was being applied because she felt dying after each application. The patient at that time weighed 35 kg and had a glucose level of almost 400. A patient with morbid obesity weighing 140 kg and suffering from dropsy, not responding to conventional medicines. Two patients with autism due to vaccinal parasitosis caused by vaccination in combo at birth. Two couples from a group of 4 who underwent the ayurvedic protocol at the same time to have babies, are now
happy parents. A leukemia patient caused by chemotherapy applied to fight lymphoma. After 11 years taking maintenance chemotherapy until her heart was affected and anemia was generated.
Diaa Hussein
Ain Shams University, Egypt
Title: Herbal products regulatory issues in GCC, opportunities and obstacles
Time : 14:30-15:00
Biography:
Diaa Hussein has completed his MBBch from Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. He joined Glaxosmith Klein, Egypt as Medical Representative and then joined SEDICO, Egypt as a Product Manager. Currently, he is a Regulatory Affairs Manager at Advanced International Pharmaceutical Company in Jeddah responsible for regulatory laws related to Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
Abstract:
The trend for herbal medicinal products has been increasing within GCC region specially after online stores heavily promoted these products. The main marketing and sales sectors include sexual activity, cosmetic and slimming products. While local sellers and distributors facing the problems with local
authorities for registration of the products and selling them under legal umbrella. The main issue is in the medical claims of the products which in need for scientific and clinical trials evidences, secondly the regulations of pharmaceutical firms such as tablets, capsules and syrup forms. These forms as per regulations of Saudi food and drug authority that registration as herbal and health product with drug sector in need for CTDs and licensing of the manufacturing site by SFDA, which worth a lot (up to 50,000$). For this reason, manufacturers facing problems with registration of the products within Saudi market. In order to overstep this, usually it has been asked for either simple product as tea form or powder form with maximum five ingredients each without medical claims and just the claim of food (dietary) complement or drinking herb.Till SFDA announces that there are new regulations would be by 2020, registration of these products will be kept in this way.
Francesca Morgante
University of Middlesex, UK
Title: Current trends in the use of Ayahuasca, sacred plant medicine from the Amazon basin
Time : 15:00-15:30
Biography:
Francesca Morgante has completed her MSc in Western Herbal Medicine from Middlesex University, London, UK. She has been working as a Medical Herbalist, consulting clients on the therapeutic use of herbs and traditional natural methods for four years. Her research interests are on medicinal plants around the world, including healing traditions in the Amazon region, psychoactive plants and the psycho-social dimension of their use.
Abstract:
Ayahuasca is a plant medicine prepared from two Amazonian plants and is part of the vast pharmacopeia of indigenous South American traditional medicine. This decoction possesses psychedelic properties and has been used for centuries for healing purposes in cultural and shamanic ritualistic practices among tribes of the Amazon basin. Syncretic religions in Brazil have also been founded and based on drinking Ayahuasca as a sacrament. In recent decades, people from around the world have increasingly sought to partake in ayahuasca ceremonies. In western societies practices of ayahuasca drinking have emerged varying between religious, spiritual, therapeutic, mindfulness-based and neo-shamanic circles. Online surveys and current research convey that ayahuasca use is associated with improvements in general well-being and benefits within
a spectrum of psychological and mindfulness-based parameters. Increasing research explores its therapeutic potential for mental health and addictions disorders. On the other hand, although studies confirm its low toxicity, some risks associated with ayahuasca use are connected to dangers of mixing analogue substances to induce a more intense experience, inexperienced individual use by ordering it on the internet, lack of support previous to and following the experience, misinformation regarding potential interactions (e.g. particularly with serotonergic anti-depressants), contraindications with certain medical and mental health diagnoses.This paper reviews the potential benefits and dangers of Ayahuasca use and suggestions for future research. Literature review, internet keyword search of ayahuasca retreats happening around Europe and USA and on harms and adverse experiences on thematic forums and Facebook support groups.
Milind Pande
Teerthankar Mahaveer University, India
Title: Some studies on preparation and evaluation of microspheres containing homeopathic mother tincture of Nux- vomica
Time : 16:00-16:30
Biography:
Milind Pandeis a Specialist in Pharmacognosy. He has completed his Ph. D in Pharmacy, Dept. of Pharmacy, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India with the thesis: “PHYTOCHEMICAL INVESTIGATIONS AND EVALUATION FOR APHRODISIAC ACTIVITY OF SOME HERBAL DRUGS”. He is currently the Professor & HOD, Department of Pharmacognosy in Teerthankar Mahaveer University, India. He is the Life member of Indian society of Pharmacognosy (IJNP) ISP/LM-GJ/P-047.
Abstract:
The mother tincture of Strychnos nuxvomica Linn. Family Logaaniaceae have been used in homeopathic medicinal system since ancient times for the treatment of male stomach disorders. The present study is aimed to investigate the effect of alcoholic mother tincture of Nux-vomica on peptic ulcer patients with converting the tincture in microspheres. The seeds of Nux-vomica were purchased from local market and identified through university taxonomist for authentication purpose. After drying at 40-50 0C converted into coarse material were subjected to maceration with ethanol 95% for three days at room temperature. After recovery of ethanol 90% all mother tincture allowed to dry completely in powder form used for preparation of microspheres with polymer ethyl cellulose: Test drug ratio (1:1. 500 mg) in 10 ml of acetone. In separate
beaker 0.2% solution of sodium lauryl sulphate (600 mg in 300 ml of distill water). The test drug solution with polymer in surfactant solution was added drop by drop with constant stirring (speed 1000 to 1200rpm). Then suspension was allowed to cool at room temperature, filtered and obtained microspheres dried in vacuum desiccator in overnight with stored in 4 0C in dark. Further the evolutions of microspheres were done by physic chemical methods such as % yield, particle size analysis, bulk density, angle of repose and particle shape analysis. The results indicated that the ethanolic mother tincture of Strychnos nuxvomica Linn. Family Logaaniaceae produced a significant and sustained quality of microspheres which can be used to enhance bioavailability and fast release to small and large intestine inner cell lining and will help in treatment
of peptic ulcer, stomach ache and constipation in chronic cases. As homeopathic formulation have only oral route of administration this microspheres can be formulated in various formulations like capsules, tablets or injections as per need of patient for fastest effect with suitable human trials.
Diana Ravikumar,
Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, India
Title: Homoeopathic management of automatic negative thoughts in functional psychosis: A clinical study
Time : 16:30-17:00
Biography:
Diana Ravikumar has completed her MD in Homoeopathy Psychiatry from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. She is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Homoeopathic Therapeutics in Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, India.
Abstract:
Introduction & Objective: Thought disorder is one of the prominent features of psychotic illnesses. Automatic thoughts are those immediate, first, quick thoughts that go through our minds in response to a situation. Problematic automatic thoughts are negative. When these automatic thoughts are negative; it is stressful. Automatic negative thoughts are quick, evaluative thoughts that occur during or right after a negative or stressful situation. To objective of the study the various factors in development of automatic negative thoughts
in functional psychosis by analyzing the data. To objective is to study the effectiveness of homoeopathic remedies in its treatments by using scales before and after treatment.
Method: This study was conducted in patients who reported to out-patient department and in-patient department of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Mangaluru, peripheral institutions where postings were provided and village camps from 2014 onwards. A total number of thirty cases were screened aged 15-60 years for the study. The diagnoses were made on basis of strong clinical presentations, examination findings, as well as investigations if required. The automatic negative thoughts were assessed
using Alan E. Kazdin Automatic Thought Questionnaire. The case selection is done by purposive sampling.The remedy selections in individual cases were based on the analysis of symptomatology.
Results: Out of thirty patients studied, fifteen patients are males (50%) and fifteen patients are females (50%). In this study, the maximum prevalence was noted in age groups 30-35 and 40-45 groups (8 cases- 26.67%). Out of thirty cases, sixteen cases (53.33%) were found to be sycotic in nature, twelve cases (40%) were found to be psoric in nature and two cases (6.67%) were found to be syphilitic in nature. Out of the thirty cases studied 14 cases (46.67%) were BPAD with psychotic symptoms, 10 cases (33.33%) were Schizophrenia, 4
cases (13.33%) were delusional disorder and 2 cases (6.67%) were psychosis NOS. In 20% cases Natrum muriaticum was the indicated remedy. The next most indicated were sulphur, Anacardium and Lycopodium
(10%), followed by Pulsatilla, Stramonium and Lachesis (6.67%) and Staphisagria, Calcareasulph, Belladonna, Argentum metallicum, Causticum, Magnesium muriaticum, Ignatiaamara,Veratrum album and Cannabis
indica (3.33%). 200th potency was found to be most commonly used in twenty seven out of thirty cases. Out of thirty cases studied, maximum cases that are nineteen (63.3%) showed improvement, five cases (16.67%)
did not show any change and six cases (20%) were not improved significantly.
Conclusion: From the analysis of the above results obtained from this study it is evident that stressful life events and childhood adversity can be the causes of automatic negative thoughts in functional psychosis and homoeopathic medicines are effective in its management.
Zainab Ujudud Shariff
Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria
Title: Nigeria traditional herbal remedies used in the management of diabetes
Time : 17:00-17:30
Biography:
Zainab Ujudud Shariff has completed her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. She is a Civil Servant and is the current pioneer Head of the Department of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria. She was the pioneer Managing Director of the Nigeria Medicinal Plants Development Company (NMPDC). She is also the Author of six medicinal books and publications titled Natural pharmacy series on medicinal plants. She has also served as Resource person to the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP).
Abstract:
This study is critically assessed the Nigerian traditional remedies used in the management of diabetes scientifically formulated by Pharm. Zainab U Shariff based on the constituents, actions and activities of the long use traditional remedies in Nigeria. The objectives of the study is to expose further research into these remedies for the possible discovery of a new drug for the management and treatment of diabetes while utilizing its benefits with the basic science as herbal and phyto-medicines for the benefit of diabetic patients.
Another objective is to facilitate the use of traditional medicine in the official health care system by stating the potential and economic benefits of traditional medicine practice to future utilize the knowledge passed down to generations by the traditional medicine practitioners into modern science thereby bringing the old knowledge into modern science, also to promote the protection of the intellectual property of traditional herbal medicine formulas. The findings of the study of was that the expensive cost of diabetic orthodox drugsand long term side effects has led to the increase need for more affordable, accessible and safer treatment method, which led to the in-depth study of traditional remedies. The study of the traditional remedies captures the more in-dept benefits to diabetic patients such as insulin, anti-oxidants properties and tonicity of the body organs unlike the scientific method of only insulin effects. At the end of the presentation, it will be recommended various traditional herbal formulations for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes and other chronic diseases.