• A Comprehensive Review on Ratha taila for Management of Rathagaya namely Infant/ Childhood Atopic Dermatitis 

  Dushmantha, W.K.T.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K. (SLJIM, 2021)

  Ayurveda is mainly focused on preventive and curative aspects of health. Ratharoga/ Rathagaya is a disease that commonly occurs within infants and children, which can correlate with the Charmadala in Ayurveda and atopic ...
• A clinical study on the effect of Mahapasmul decoction on Sthaulya (Overweight and Obesity) 

  Samarakoon, S.M.S.; Ratnayake, R.M.A.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K. (Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga, 2019)

  The present study is a clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Mahapasmul Decoction (MD) on Sthaulya (Overweight and Obesity). Diagnosed patients (30) were selected from Ayurveda Teaching Hospital at Borella, Sri Lanka ...
• Evaluation of the In Vitro and In Vivo Antioxidant Potentials of Sudarshana Powder 

  Weerakoon, W.A.S.S.; Perera, P.K.; Gunasekera, D.; Suresh, T.S. (Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018)

  Sudarshana powder (SP) is one of the most effective Ayurveda powder preparations for paediatric febrile conditions. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the in vitro and in vivo antioxidant potentials of SP. ...
• Evaluation of phytochemical, physicochemical parameters and HPTLC fingerprints of different extracts of Nil Aweriya (Indigofera tinctoria L.) leaves grown in Sri Lanka. 

  Hapuarachchi, S.D.; Silva, D.; Kodithuwakku, N.; Perera, P.K. (ASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY, 2020)

  The present study was aimed at developing several tools in proper identification, authentication and maintenance of quality control standards of raw materials of I. tinctoria. Leaf extracts were obtained following cold ...
• Efficacy of two Ayurveda Drug Regimens for Uterine Fibroids, a Randomized, Single Blind, Three-Arm, Clinical Trial- Study Protocol 

  Karunagoda, K.; Perera, P.K.; Senanayake, H. (International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2019)

  Uterine fibroids are the most common genital tract tumor in reproductive age women. The main treatment option for fibroid is surgical intervention. Options for medical therapy are currently limited to preoperative reduction ...

• A Comprehensive Review on Ratha taila for Management of Rathagaya namely Infant/ Childhood Atopic Dermatitis 

  Dushmantha, W.K.T.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K. (SLJIM, 2021)

  Ayurveda is mainly focused on preventive and curative aspects of health. Ratharoga/ Rathagaya is a disease that commonly occurs within infants and children, which can correlate with the Charmadala in Ayurveda and atopic ...
• A clinical study on the effect of Mahapasmul decoction on Sthaulya (Overweight and Obesity) 

  Samarakoon, S.M.S.; Ratnayake, R.M.A.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K. (Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga, 2019)

  The present study is a clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Mahapasmul Decoction (MD) on Sthaulya (Overweight and Obesity). Diagnosed patients (30) were selected from Ayurveda Teaching Hospital at Borella, Sri Lanka ...
• Evaluation of the In Vitro and In Vivo Antioxidant Potentials of Sudarshana Powder 

  Weerakoon, W.A.S.S.; Perera, P.K.; Gunasekera, D.; Suresh, T.S. (Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018)

  Sudarshana powder (SP) is one of the most effective Ayurveda powder preparations for paediatric febrile conditions. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the in vitro and in vivo antioxidant potentials of SP. ...
• Evaluation of phytochemical, physicochemical parameters and HPTLC fingerprints of different extracts of Nil Aweriya (Indigofera tinctoria L.) leaves grown in Sri Lanka. 

  Hapuarachchi, S.D.; Silva, D.; Kodithuwakku, N.; Perera, P.K. (ASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY, 2020)

  The present study was aimed at developing several tools in proper identification, authentication and maintenance of quality control standards of raw materials of I. tinctoria. Leaf extracts were obtained following cold ...
• Efficacy of two Ayurveda Drug Regimens for Uterine Fibroids, a Randomized, Single Blind, Three-Arm, Clinical Trial- Study Protocol 

  Karunagoda, K.; Perera, P.K.; Senanayake, H. (International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2019)

  Uterine fibroids are the most common genital tract tumor in reproductive age women. The main treatment option for fibroid is surgical intervention. Options for medical therapy are currently limited to preoperative reduction ...
• Ethnopharmacological Use and Biological Activities of Tragia involucrata L. 

  Pallie, M.S.; Perera, P.K.; Kumarasinghe, N.; Arawwawala, M.; Goonasekara, C.L. (Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020)

  Plants have been utilized as medicines to treat various ailments since ancient times. Formulations made by plant materials have been used in traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine and remain widespread in ...
• Efficacy and Safety of the Two Ayurveda Drug Regimens in Uterine Fibroids: A Randomized Single-Blind Clinical Trial 

  Karunagoda, K.P.K.R.; Perera, P.K.; Senanayake, H.; Weliange, S.D.S. (Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2021)

  (is study aims to assess the e and safety of two Ayurveda drug regimens for the treatment of uterine -broids (UF) in a randomized single-blind clinical trial. 120 participants with UF (volume≥2 cm3) were randomly allocated ...
• Household-Based Survey on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Dengue Infection and Prevention in a Semi-Urban Area (Ja-Ela MOH Area) 

  Perera, W.L.S.; Perera, P.K.; Wijesundara, C.; Ambagahawita, A.M.; Fernando, S.U.; Udara, S.; Bandaranayaka, K.O. (International Journal of Medical Parasitology & Epidemiology Sciences, 2021)

  Introduction: Dengue is the most prevalent infectious mosquito-borne viral infection in the world. Over time dengue has caused high mortality and morbidity. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the ...
• In-vitro and in-vivo supportive research on medicinal properties of Cannabis sativa: A comprehensive review 

  Perera, P.K.; Diddeniya, J.I.D. (Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 2022)

  Cannabis sativa is an herbaceous plant which is mainly used as a remedy for neurological, digestive and immunological ailments in traditional medicine. Even though Cannabis is the most illicit plant around the world, its ...
• Knowledge and Attitudes on First Aid among Advanced Level Students in Gampaha Educational Zone, Sri Lanka 

  Alahakoon, P.V.; Perera, P.K.; Wijesundara, C.; Bandaranayaka, K.O. (Archives of Internal Medicine Research, 2022)

  First aid is the initial care given in an emer-gency, to protect life and to prevent worsening of the condition of the victims, until they are undertaken by a professional medical person. This research was done to assess ...
• Pedagogical Review on Ayurveda Concept of Uterine Fibroids 

  Karunagoda, K.; Perera, P.K.; Senanayake, H. (Journal of Indian System of Medicine - Wolters Kluwer ‑ Medknow, 2021)

  Uterine fibroids are common reproductive track tumors of women and they are managed by the Ayurveda system of medicine. Reference on this condition is limited in Ayurveda texts. This study was aimed at collecting research ...
• Standardization parameters of leaf and stem bark extracts of Acronychia pedunculata (L.) grown in Sri Lanka 

  Hapuarachchi, S.D.; Ukwattage, M.I.; Kodithuwakku, N.D.; Silva, P.D.S.A.; Perera, P.K. (SLJIM, 2020)

  Acronychia pedunculata (L.) (Ankenda) under family RUTACEAE is widely used in Traditional medicine system. The present study was aimed at the development of quality control parameters for identification and authentication ...
• Traditional Sri Lankan Medicine Intervention in the Management of Knee Osteoarthritis (Janu Sandigatavata): Case Series 

  Perera, P.K.; Chandra, N.; Kumarasinghe, N. (International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research, 2018)

  Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a degenerative disease, which significantly restricts the functions of the joint. Janu Sandigatavata (JS) is considered to be the close equivalent in traditional medicine ...
• Tragia spp: Assessment of Diuretic Activity and Standardization of the Whole Plant 

  Pallie, M.S.; Perera, P.K.; Goonasekara, C.L.; Kumarasinghe, K.M.N.; Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (American Journal of Ethnomedicine, 2017)

  Background: Due to several toxic effects of synthetic diuretics drugs, people relay of medicinal plants as a source of diuretics. Hence, the efficacy of Tragia spp. which belonging to plant family Euphorbiaceae is an ...
• Uterine fibroid symptoms and quality-of-Life questionnaire (UFS-QOL): translation and validation study of the Sinhala version 

  Karunagoda, K.P.K.R.; Perera, P.K.; Senanayake, H. (Ceylon Journal of Science, 2020)

  Abstract: The objective of this study was to translate and test the reliability and validity of the Sinhala (Sri Lankan native language) version of the UFS-QOL. This study was carried out by following two main steps. ...
• Efficacy and safety of two Ayurvedic dosage forms for allergic rhinitis: Study protocol for an open-label randomized controlled trial 

  Dahanayake, J.M.; Perera, P.K.; Galappatty, P.; Samaranayake, D. (BioMed Central Ltd - Springer Nature, 2020)

  Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an immune response of the nasal mucosa to airborne allergens and involves nasal congestion, watery nasal discharge, itching of the nose, and sneezing. The symptoms of allergic rhinitis ...
• Efficacy and safety of three Ayurveda decoctions for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a study protocol for a randomized, single-blind, three-arm, clinical trial, Running title: Ayurveda decoctions for PCOS: a study protocol 

  Deepthika, K.; Karunagoda, K.; Perera, P.K. (Journal of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 2022)

  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine abnormalities in women of reproductive age. Due to fear of side effects and adverse effects of allopathic medicines, some patients prefer to take ...
• Efficacy and safety of Sri Lankan traditional medicine regimen for knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for an open-label, active comparator, randomized controlled trial 

  De Silva, H.; Perera, P.K.; Jayasinghe, S.; Weliange, S.D.S. (BioMed Central Ltd - Springer Nature, 2022)

  Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common form of arthritis, causing disability and impaired quality of life especially in the elderly. Sri Lankan traditional medicine (STM) is widely used to treat OA, but ...
• Current progress of Ayurveda treatments on uterine fibroids: a comprehensive review 

  Karunagoda, K.P.K.R.; Perera, P.K.; Senanayake, H. (Sri Lanka Journal of Indigenous Medicine (SLJIM), University of Colombo, 2020)

  This study aimed to provide comprehensive review on current progress of treating uterine fibroids with Ayurveda treatments. Present review adhered to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and ...
• Comparative Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant Activities of Tamalakyadi Decoction with Its Modified Dosage Forms 

  Dahanayake, J.M.; Perera, P.K.; Galappatty, P.; Perera, H.D.S.M.; Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019)

  Background and Objective. Tamalakyadi decoction (TD) is a classical formulation mentioned in authentic traditional medicine text Sarasankshepaya under nasal diseases and used as a remedy for allergic rhinitis. It consists ...

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