CONFERENCE REPORT - 3rd International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine (ICAUST - 2015 & AYU EXPO) 10th -12th December 2015

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CONFERENCE REPORT ©

3rd

International Conference on

Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine (ICAUST - 2015& AYU EXPO)

10th -12th December 2015

Organized by

Institute of Indigenous Medicine

in collaboration with SERENDIVUS CONFERENCE Pvt. Ltd

University of Colombo

Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka

Prepared and Presented by

The Secretariat of ICAUST -2015 and AYU EXPO

Dr. R.D.H. Kulathunga Dr. P.K. Perera

Chairperson Organizing Secretary – Ayurveda


Conference Poster


Advisory Committee

Prof. Mohan De Silva,

Chairman/UGC

Senior. Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake,

Vice Chancellor/University of Colombo

Dr. (Ms) S.D. Hapuarachchi,

Director/IIM (Chief Organizer)

Dr. (Ms) R.D.H. Kulathunga,

Add. Director (PG Section) (Organizing Chairperson)

Dr. (Ms) P.R. Waratenne,

Head/ Ayurveda (Co-Organizer)

Dr. A.H.M. Mawjood,

Head/ Unani(Co-Organizer)

Dr. P.K. Perera (Organizing Secretary – Ayurveda)

Dr. M.S.M. Shiffa (Organizing Secretary – Unani)

Dr. (Ms) J.M. Dahanayake (Joint Secretary – Ayurveda)

Dr. (Ms) A.H.A. Fazeenah (Joint Secretary – Unani)


Acknowledgement

The Secretariat and organizers of the ICAUST 2015 wish to acknowledge all individuals

of sub committees, organizations, agencies and departments who contributed so generously in

one way or another to the success of the conference, specifically: all the Dignitaries/Guest

speakers and panelists who supported and /or participated in the conference including Director,

Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo Dr. S.D. Hapuarachchi, Chairperson,

University Grants Commission Prof. Mohan De Silva, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo

Senior. Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake.


Operational Overview

“3rd

International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine – 2015 and

AYU – EXPO” organized by Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo,

Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka.

Conference and associated activity venue

Main Auditorium, Mini Auditorium and other lecturing halls, Institute of Indigenous Medicine

for scientific sessions

The Ramada Hotel for Inauguration Ceremony

Financial assistance was provided by

Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka

in collaboration with SERENDIVUS CONFERENCE Pvt. Ltd.

THEMES & SUB-THEMES

Conference Theme:“Ayurveda the Medicine of Today”

Sub Themes

Authors were invited to submit abstracts or articles on following session sub themes:

1. Advance Literature Review, Clinical and Experimental Research on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha

and Traditional Medicine

2. Clinical Management on Communicable Diseases and Non Communicable Diseases

3. Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plants

4. Natural Products Development

5. Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology of Medicinal Plants

6. Herbal Cosmetics and Neutraceuticals

7. Patents & Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Herbal Medicine

8. Research Ethics in Traditional Medicine

9. GMP, Quality Assurance , Quality Control and Marketing of Herbal Products

10. Cultivation, Organic Farming, Conservation, Propagation of Medicinal Plants

11. Bio-Medical Informatics Stream Related to Traditional Medicine


The aim of the Conference was to provide a platform for eminent researchers,

academicians, physicians, traditional medical practitioners, manufacturers & exporters of herbal

products, members from the corporate sector, marketing consultants and other organizations

from all over the world. The programme was comprised with plenary lectures by invited

speakers and oral/poster/ video presentations, practical demonstrations and exhibitions.

Therefore, this conference offered an important opportunity to approach crucial challenges for

the future of the Traditional Medicine (TM).

It is glad to say that this year we were strengthen with wider international participation

from countries of India, Australia, German, Pakistan, Thailand, South Korea, Japan,

Bangladesh, Iran, West Indies, Greece, United Kingdom, France and United states. Further

direct involvement with two major Universities of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

and Gujarat University, Gujarat, India were highly appreciated.

ICAUST-2015 was to be forum for a total of 297 presentations which had been

thoroughly screened by peer-reviewing. These were presented in 30 parallel sessions during the

proceedings. This was evidence to the strong research culture and enthusiasm existing in the

Institute of Indigenous Medicine.

During this international conference AYU-EXPO trade exhibition was organized to

facilitate private public partnership. This meet was an ideal for business negotiations and deals

for the products gaining exposure to international market. Also it helped to make avenues for

increase import & export trading of herbal ingredients and raw materials.


CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

OPENING CEREMONY OF INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Inauguration of Conference was organized at LibertyBall Room, Ramada Hotel,

Colombo. It was grand welcome by group of traditional dancers in to the inauguration hall and

started with National Anthem and lighting of Oil Lamp during the Inauguration followed by

speeches by our esteemed guests.

DR. S.D. Hapuarachchi, Chief Organizer, ICAUST-2015, Director, Institute of

Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo delivered welcomed the gathering and Guest of

Honor Senior. Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo,in his

address has explained about the “Importance of the Traditional Medicine for upgrade the health

system” and Guest speakers from India, delivered an inspiring talk, and stressed the need to

develop Indo-Sri Lankan relationship for develop Traditional Medicine system.

Dr. R.D.H. Kulathunga, Organizing Chairperson, ICAUST-2015, Additional Director

(Actg),Post Graduate Section, Institute of Indigenous Medicine has proposed formal vote of

thanks. She thanked all for participating, supporting and guiding them for making the ICAUST

2015a grand success.

Dr. Pathirage Kamal Perera, Organizing Secretary - Ayurveda and Dr. M.S.M. Shiffa,

Organizing Secretary – Unani of ICAUST 2015, Dr. (Ms) J.M. Dahanayake (Joint Secretary –

Ayurveda), Dr. (Ms) A.H.A. Fazeenah (Joint Secretary – Unani)have taken the leading role

in organizing this function a grand success.

Delegates, speakers and presenters included Academicians, Ayurveda and Allopathic

physicians, NGO‟s, Students, Policy makers, Government and officials as well as common

public participated actively in the ceremony.

The Opening Ceremony also ended with Sri Lankan traditional dance followed by

Dinner.


Inauguration ceremony – ICAUST-2015


Keynote speakers - Inauguration Ceremony


Oral and poster sessions – ICAUST-2015


Abstract Proceedings


Conference Program

Session 1

Date 11.12. 2015

Time 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Venue Auditorium

Keynote Speaker: Dr.SD Hapuarachchi

Chairperson: Prof. VK Joshi

Chairperson: Dr. DPA Dissanayake

Rapporteur: Dr. ND Kodituwakku

Session Coordinator:Dr. PASN Silva

Title Presenter

1 Neuroprotective effect of bioflavonoid in ameliorating

subarachnoid hemorrhage using filament perforation model in

hypertensive rats.

M Sathish Kumar

2 Application of Rasayana for paediatric population EPC Priyadarshani

3 Preparations and plants used to treat diabetes in Sri

LankanSiddha Medicine

SVivekanandarajah

4 Screening of antibacterial activity of the extracts of Acacia

concinnaWilld. (Siyakka) – in vitro study

PTN Pathirana

5 A study on lifestyle of elders in J/283 Gramaniladari division

(idaikkadu), Sri Lanka

T Kavitha

6 An analytical study on knowledge organizational patterns

used in the field ofAyurvedic medicine.

CK Gamage

7 Management of Mandaikarapan in traditional medical

practice: A Case study

S Loganathan

8 Nutritional value, nutraceutical application and functional

properties of Garciniacambogia

MI Shamila


Session 2

Date 11.12. 2015

Time 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Venue IT Hall

Keynote Speaker: Dr. KC Perera

Chairperson: Dr. WMSSK Kulatunga

Chairperson: Dr. KPKR Karunagoda

Rapporteur: Dr.IAM Leena

Session Coordinator: Dr. SAD Wimalarathna

Title Presenter

1 Renovating drug discovery from traditional medicine:

Let history tell the future

SC Mandal

2 Antibacterial activity; decoction of

cosciniumfenestratum on Staphylococcus aureus; an

experimental study

KAS Aberathna

3 Ayurvedic interpretation to poly cystic ovarian

syndrome by using Pushpaghnīrevatī (a disease

mentioned in KashyapaSamhita): review

SHK Deepthika

4 Nutritional status survey among children in

Sahayapuram, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

V Sivalathajini

5 Evaluation of the clinical effect of „R5‟ decoction in

the management of chronic kidney disease

KGP Wijesekara

6 Materials used in HradrogaCikitsa with special

reference to BhaishajyaRatnavali

N Gunarathne

7 Pharmacognostical and physicochemical analysis of

Sathakupaichoornam- A polyherbal Siddha

formulation

A Vasanth Milton Raj

8 Evaluation of traditional food "Kitchadi" on weight

gain among the preschool children of four gravatte

division in Galle

FathimaNafha


Session 3

Date 11.12. 2015

Time 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Venue Hall A

Keynote Speaker: Prof. ERHSS Ediriweera

Chairperson: Dr. AHM Mawjood

Chairperson: Dr. SP Molligoda

Rapporteur: Dr. MS Pallie

Session Coordinator: BADT Niroshani

Title Presenter

1 Management of rheumatoid arthritis through

Ayurveda- a clinical study on efficacy of

vaisavarnachurna and vaitaranabasti.

BP Sarma

2 Analytical study on Vellaivengayakulikai : A

preliminary study

GUA Kumara

3 A critical review on concept of Deedan e

ama‟ainUnani medicine

MHM Hafeel

4 Evaluation of branded market samples of

Dashamoolarishta: an attempt to identify possible

standardization parameters.

NGDAnuradha

5 A study on the prevalence of eating disorders among

national level female boxing players in Sri Lanka

KBJayasekara

6 Evaluation of the diuretic activity of hot water extract

of Tragiainvolucrata L. in healthy male wistar rats

MS Pallie

7 Waja‟-al-Mafaasil - concept and management in Unani

medicine

Zishan Ali

8 PathyãpathyaÃhãra used in VranaChikithsa (ulcer

treatment)

BADT Niroshani


Session 4

Date 11.12. 2015

Time 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Venue Hall B

Keynote Speaker: Prof. HAS Ariyawansa

Chairperson: Dr. MWSJ Kumari

Chairperson: Dr. RHSK De Silva

Rapporteur: Dr.WAAS Weerakoon

Session Coordinator:Dr. KWMD Kamathewatta

Title Presenter

1 Alternative healing practices in the Caribbean June Douglas

2 Clinical study on the efficacy of the specially prepared

Brihati syrup in the management of dry cough

(VātaPittajaKāsa)

GUA Kumara

3 A clinical evaluation of the effect of Shothahara

compound on Shotha

MWSJ Kumari

4 Intrinsic anti-cancer effects of aqueous extract of poly

herbal drug named “Le PanaGuliya” on HepG2 and RD

cells

ND AmalWageesha

5 A randomized comparative clinical study for comparing

the efficacy and safety of two different herbal pastes for

osteoarthritis.

KWMD Kamathewatta

6 Ayurveda for beauty cultural purpose-A review AASGunapala

7 Clinical evaluation of Shirodhara and MatraVasti with

Baladi Yoga on fatigue after stroke (Pakshaghata)

DPPS De Silva

8 A review of „Han Eui‟, the traditional Korean medical

practice that reveals the wonders of „Cheon Bu

Gyeong‟s humanitarian Ideals

SY Lee


Session 5

Date 11.12. 2015

Time 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Venue Hall C

Keynote Speaker: Dr. PK Perera

Chairperson: Prof. JS Tripati

Chairperson: Dr. SKMK Herapathdeniya

Rapporteur: Dr. YSG Wimalasiri

Session Coordinator: Dr. TS Rajapakshe

Title Presenter

1 Comparative evaluation of in vitro antioxidant activity

of ethyl acetate and methanol extracts of aerial parts of

Trigonellafoenumgraecum

SaileeChowdhury

2 The medicinal importance of natural dyes to

pharmaceutical industries

SamudrikaWijayapala

3 Investigation of temperature profiles of conventional

Puta in AyurvedicBhasma (ash) preparation with

special reference of preparation of

Swarnamakshikabhasma

PMYSPathiraja

4 A critical review of correlation of AnguliPramana and

selected anthropometric measurements.

MRM Wickramasinghe

5 Modulation of nitric oxide and reduced glutathione

levels in apoptosis of RD cells in response to crude

extract of Phellinusrepandus

MDM Fernando

6 Behavioral patterns of Ayurveda / Traditional

practitioners in diagnosis, treatment and referral of

suspected leprosy patients to western medical system

ChandaniLiyanage

7 Comparative study of effect of

Glycerrhizaglabraagainst MSSA and MRSA

MSShihana


Session 6

Date 11.12. 2015

Time 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Venue Hall D

Keynote Speaker: Prof. KKDS Ranaweera

Chairperson: Dr. NVarnakulendran

Chairperson: Dr. EDTP Gunarathne

Rapporteur: Dr. N Fahamiya

Session Coordinator:Dr. Shiyama

Title Presenter

1 Antioxidant activity in aqueous extracts of

Murrayakoenigii stored for six months at room

temperature and at 4oC

TKumutharanjan

2 Investigating possibility of imparting antimicrobial

property to the cotton fabrics as curative fabric using

Curcuma longa (Turmeric).

SamudrikaWijayapala

3 Potential of Pathyapathyam prescribed during therapy

of Siddha drugs which are mentioned in Jaffna Siddha

text “Segarasasegaram”.

SNithyapriya

4 Study on Relationship between Garbhāvakrānti in

Ayurveda and Gabbhassãvakkanti in Buddhism

SA Dissanayake

5 Therapeutic potentials and nutritional value of

Trigonellafoenumgraecum (Fenugreek, Meethi) – An

overview

DAR Sakunthala

6 A comparative study of GarbhaSharira SP Uduwanage

7 An analysis of the barriers of the introducing yoga

education program for school students in Sri Lanka

HMNRDissanayake

8 A study of Sri Lankan cuisines with special reference

to AshthaAaharavidhiVisheshayatana.

PR Waratenne


Session 7

Date 12.12. 2015

Time 8.30 a.m. -10.30 a.m.

Venue Auditorium

Keynote Speaker: Dr. MLU Salma

Chairperson: Prof.RaisurRahman

Chairperson: Dr. MSM Shiffa

Rapporteur: Dr. A Muthalib

Session Coordinator:Dr.Shamila

Title Presenter

1 A comparative study of the effect of

KsharsutraBandhan (Ligation) with rubber band

ligation in the management of Arsha(Heamorrhoids)

PraveenNSahave

2

3 The “Othiyampaddaipaththu” in Boxer‟s fracture

management at rural Ayurvedic hospital

Pandateruppu, Jaffna.

T Thileeban

4 Spices -A Natural way to prevent non-communicable

diseases

WKBDS Fernando

5 Nutritional and functional properties of

Cuminumcyminum

RF Rismiya

6 A comparativestudy of the efficacy of

arka(Calotropisgigantea) and

apamarga(Achyranthusaspera) pratisaraneeyaksharas

in the management of pittajaarsha.

SMNJ Solohokara

7 A Survey on Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices

Related To Dengue Fever and Prevention amongst the

Residence of „PathiragodaGramaNiladhari‟ Division

at Nawinna

Dr Renuka Peiris

8 A case study on Da ulFaqaa (Pemphigus vulgaris) MLU.Salma


Session 8

Date 12.12. 2015

Time 8.30 a.m. -10.30 a.m.

Venue IT Hall

Keynote Speaker: Dr. WMSSK Kulatunga

Chairperson: Dr. PR Waratenna

Chairperson: Dr. MHF Haq

Rapporteur: Dr. YSG Wimalasiri

Session Coordinator:Dr.KPGLakmali

Title Presenter

1 Total phenolic content of leaf, stem, root and flower of

Daturametel

RajaduraiPiratheepkumar

2 Determination of nutrients in commonly consuming

Sri Lankan banana varieties.

MI Manuha

3 Reconfirmation of the dispersion pattern of

“thailabindupariksha” with certain parameters of

urine full report

KMSP Perera

4 Improvement of certain hematological values in a

patient with Polycythemia (rubra) vera following

Ayurveda treatment: A case report.

BPRPerera

5 A study of clinical risk management in Ayurveda

teaching hospitals in Sri Lanka.

KPG Lakmali

6 Standardization of PatoladiLepa: An Ayurvedic paste

as a remedy for Krimidanta (dental caries)

LSP Kumaradharmasena

7 Symbolism in Toni Morrison‟s beloved for conveying

feelings.

KPSugandikaSandamali

8 Anthelmintic properties of Erythroxylummoonii

(Batakirilla) - in vitro and in vivo studies

ERHSS Ediriweera


Session 9

Date 12.12. 2015

Time 8.30 a.m. -10.30 a.m.

Venue Hall A

Keynote Speaker: Dr. MCM Maheez

Chairperson: Prof. HAS Ariyawansa

Chairperson: Dr.MUZNFarzana

Rapporteur: Dr. WKBDS Fernando

Session Coordinator:Dr. HSE Pathirana

Title Presenter

1 A retrospective cohort study on the efficacy of

homeopathy plus conventional medicine compared to

conventional medicine in the treatment of

hyperlipidemia.

Ibrahim UsmanMhaisker

2 Contamination of aflatoxin in medicinal plants-a

phytochemical study.

KM Aslam

3 Gastric ulcer healing activity of hot water extract of

leaves of Desmodiumtriflorum DC. in rat

HSSakunthala

4 Comparative study on body constitution – An

exploration among the traditional systems of medicine

in Asian region

PushpaKulanatha

5 Evaluation of therapeutic effect of triphalakatakanpata

decoction and assessing the quality of life among

diabetes mellitus patients.

AMHSAttanayake

6 A literature review on karma Dōsha and congenital

defects with special reference to charakasamhitā and

selected Buddhist doctrines

WARPWeerasingha

7 Comparative evaluation of DhanyamlaVasti and

Kayaseka in the management of AmavataWsr to

Rheumatoid Arthritis

RLDS Ranasinghe

8 Efficacy of Korosanaimaaththirai in

Suvaasaasayarogam (Respiratory disease)

Dr.S.Nithyapriya


Session 10

Date 12.12. 2015

Time 8.30 a.m. -10.30 a.m.

Venue Hall B

Keynote Speaker: Dr SKMK Herapadeniya

Chairperson: Dr. DAR Sakuntala

Chairperson: Dr. SM Raeesudeen

Rapporteur: Dr. MAA Sirajudeen

Session Coordinator:Dr. Shahla

Title Presenter

1 Siris (Albizialebbeckbenth ) in the management of

Bronchial Asthma- a clinical and in silico approach

Munmee Das

2 Evaluation of Antihepatotoxicability of Cassia

Auriculata (Linn.) against antituberculosis drug

Rifampicin induced Hepatotoxicity in rats

MinnadyMuthulingam

3 A Literature study on medical management for

Retained Placenta based on Ayurveda and indigenous.

SHKDeepthika

4 Comprehensive survey of patients attending to the

orthopedic clinic in Ayurveda teaching

hospital,Borella.

MRM Wickramasinghe

5 Evaluation of the effect of Hinguadilepa in the

management of Khadara (corns)

MPNPramodani

6 Temperamental analysis of menorrhagia in

reproductive age group

RumaizaRasmy

7 Ayurveda and its connection to modern science Elena Steinheim


Session 11

Date 12.12. 2015

Time 8.30 a.m. -10.30 a.m.

Venue Hall C

Keynote Speaker: Dr.MWSJKumari

Chairperson: Dr RDH Kulatunga

Chairperson: Dr. MI Manuha

Rapporteur: Dr. APA Jayasiri

Session Coordinator:Dr.Musmira

Title Presenter

1 To assess the efficacy of

bhujangasana&dhanurasana in katishul(low back

pain) in computer users

VikasDubey

2 GeoLeaf - intelligent system for discovering medicinal

plants and generating their geographical distribution

DNAyolaJayamaha

3 An assessment of the perception of stress in type 2

diabetic patients in accordance with perceived stress

scale (PSS 10)

MWSJ Kumari

4 Demographic profiles in clinical entity ofAbhishyanda

with special reference to bacterial conjunctivitis.

LDR De Silva

5 Prevalence of risk factors for non communicable

diseases in the selected population of urban areas in

Thalawathuhenpita - North GramaNiladari divisions in

Kelaniya District Secretariat Division of Gampaha

District of Western Province, Sri Lanka and to develop

a trainingprogramme with reference to Ayurveda

medical system.

DWA Nayanathara

6 Comparative assessment of Jalaukavacharana

(Hirudotherapy) and Siravyadha (Venepuncture) in the

management of chronic venous ulcers.

DPDN Kularathna

7 Scientific approach for the mechanism of traditional

process of preparing “Asava and Arista”

PANadiGayaniPerera


Session 12

Date 12.12. 2015

Time 8.30 a.m. -10.30 a.m.

Venue Hall D

Keynote Speaker: Dr. IGPR Kulanatha

Chairperson: Dr. MHM Nazeem

Chairperson: Dr. NDN Jayawardane

Rapporteur: Dr.MNFRizniya

Session Coordinator:Dr.UGNPerera

Title Presenter

1 Efficacy and safety of a polyherbalUnani drug in

patients of active rheumatoid arthritis

YasmeenShamsi

2 Antiplatelet activities ofMmimusopselengil‟s

leaves water extract in DDY strain mice

DewiTristantini

3 History of type 2 diabetes mellitus (ziabetusshakari)

through ages: an appraisal

AA Rizwana

4 Efficacy of combine drug therapy on carpal tunnel

syndrome

Shiyamala

5 Development of questionnaire to assess mental health

literacy for the field of Ayurveda

RHSK de Silva

6 An experimental study on the effectiveness of

traditional local application for knee joint contusion

NDNamalJayawardhane

7 Study the analgesic effects of Sudarshana powder in

animal model.

WASS Weerakoon

8 A study on the quality standard of private ayurvedic

spa and treatment centres in the western province in

srilanka

Dr. Mrs.

SulekhaGardiyePunchihewa


Session 13

Date 12.12. 2015

Time 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

Venue Auditorium

Keynote Speaker: Dr. RDH Kulatunga

Chairperson: Dr. SD Hapuarachchi

Chairperson: Dr. AH AyshahFazeenah

Rapporteur: Dr. Asoka Gunasekara

Session Coordinator:Dr.RANDAlwis

Title Presenter

1 A comparative study to reconfirmation the dispersion

pattern of ThailaBinduPareeksha with selected

parameters of UFR

NSAbegunasekara

2 A critical analysis of Hradyadravya (cardiac drugs)

with reference to management of cardiovascular

diseases

PC Waidyaratne

3 Effectiveness of mahavarthikava pill on escherichia

coli

RPLiyanage

4 A comparative clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of

Jatyaditaila local application and Neelyaditaila local

application in the management of parikartikaw.s.r. to

fissure-in-ano

PGTPKumara

5 Study of the villages in Mullaitivu district which are

named according to the medicinal plants

VanniyasingamAthavan

6 Clinical study on Erandasaptakakashaya in the

management of Gridrasi

AS Nishshanka

7 Testing the marking nut oil to study effects on lipase

activity of duodenum and intestine in Albino rats.

ChhayaVChoudhari

8 A study of Management practices for preventing Non

Communicable Diseases in Elderly population in

Trincomalee urban council area

Dr. M Niranjan


Session 14

Date 12.12. 2015

Time 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

Venue IT Hall

Keynote Speaker: Dr. AHM Mawjood

Chairperson: Prof. MA Jafri

Chairperson: Dr.MRMWikramasinghe

Rapporteur: Mrs. RayeesaHasmath

Session Coordinator:Dr. Susaan

Title Presenter

1 Comparative analytical study of ShankhaBhashma

prepared by conventional method and market sample

SMSSamarakoon

2 Effect of Euphorbia hirta on the management of

constipation (Malakkaddu)

VigithaPaheerathan

3 An exploratory study on distribution pattern of body

constitution and its correlation with clinical symptoms

of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients

SahaniWeerasekara

4 A clinical case study to evaluate the efficacy of

Neelyadi oil local application for partial fistulotomy

followed by Ksharasuthra therapy in the management

of Bagandara with special reference to fistula in ano

PGTP Kumara

5 Standardization and quality control of healing herbs

Liver Health & Detox Capsule

AK Thejan

6 Comparative clinical study on the efficacy of

treatment for Sraviarshas (bleeding piles) using the

decoctions of Rathkaralheba (Cyathullaprostrata) and

Gaskaralheba (Acyranthesaspera)

DPADissanayake

7 Therapeutic and nutritional value of coconut water –

A review

IL AbdulHai

8 The management of male infertility in indigenous

system: observational study.

SNithyapriya


Session 15

Date 12.12. 2015

Time 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

Venue Hall A

Keynote Speaker: Dr. DAR Sakuntala

Chairperson: Dr. AnupThakar

Chairperson: Dr. IGPR Kulanatha

Rapporteur: Dr. LDR De Silva

Session Coordinator: Dr. MKGCM Manike

Title Presenter

1 A study on effective distribution of Ayurveda drugs in

Eastern Province of Sri Lanka

SMS Samarakoon

2 Effect of Pimpinellaanisum on the management of

Iraippunoi (bronchial asthma)

VigithaPaheerathan

3 The effect of Roganikhash, Sunlight soap and Chunam

paste for “Kadara” as an external application - A case

study

SahaniWeerasekara

4 Prevalence of Diabetes and Impaired Fasting Glucose

(IFG) in adult population in the Kadawath-sathara,

Galle District

FNM Nizamdeen

5 Therapeutic Effects of Sri Lankan Traditional

Medicine and Ayurveda Treatment Regimes on

SandhigathaVata (Osteoarthritis) – A case series.

Pathirage Kamal Perera

6 Available carbohydrate and glycaemic index of white

rice flour food

Asha M. Muthalib

7 Development of a substitute oil for

VipadikaharaGritaTaila and its evaluation against

Vipadika skin disease (A case study)

HGSP Hewageegana


Session 16

Date 12.12. 2015

Time 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

Venue Hall B

Keynote Speaker: Dr. PR Waratenna

Chairperson: Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Chairperson: Dr. JM Dahanayake

Rapporteur: Dr.YAUDKarunaratna

Session Coordinator:Dr. KWMD Kamathewaththa

Title

Presenter

1 Concept of NCD in Ayurveda viewpoint and its

management with special reference to Langhana- A

review

SMS Samarakoon

2 Study on the pharmaceutical processing of

VangaBashma.

PDSenarathna

3 A novel interpretation of KrimijaHridroga by critical

literal review on its Samprapti

KIWK Somarathna

4 Development of sign and symptoms evaluating scoring

system for food hypersensitivity

YSG Wimalasiri

5 Scientific studies on the therapeutic benefits of garlic Asha M. Muthalib

6 Case study on Zoaf-eKulya (renal failure) SM Raeesuddeen


Session 17

Date 12.12. 2015

Time 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

Venue Hall C

Keynote Speaker: Dr SP Molligoda

Chairperson: Prof.ERHSSEdiriweera

Chairperson: Dr. BM Nageeb

Rapporteur: Dr.AHMHafeel

Session Coordinator:Dr. EPC Priyadarshani

Title Presenter

1 Lack of evaluation of manuscripts and scientific

studies is the major lacuna in traditional medicine

MSM Nasmeer

2 Standardization of SarasvathaChoorna: Used as a

remedy for Dementia

TDN Karunaratne

3 Usage of „Korosanaimaathirai‟ in siddha traditional

pediatric treatment at „Ponniah medical hall,

Thirunelveli East, Jaffna

G Mathiyarasi

4 Review on the effect of oral administration of two

different oils in Hyperlipidemia patients

KNA Dharmasena

5 A randomized open labeled comparative trial to

evaluate the efficacy of SatapushpaShatavariChurna

with SatapushpaShatavariGritaMatraVasti for the

management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

KAMKumarapeli

6 Case study on Synovitis SM Raeesuddeen

7 Screening for antibacterial and selected mineral

components in the steam distillate of Aeglemarmelos

Dr.Mrs.Viviyan Sathiyaseelan

8 Literature study on effects of Music to the

Udaththoliliyal function of the yakkai in Siddha

aspects

Niroshan


Session 18

Date 12.12. 2015

Time 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

Venue Hall D

Keynote Speaker: Dr. MHM Nazeem

Chairperson: Dr. NVP Rohini

Chairperson: Dr. MSM Nasmeer

Rapporteur: Mr. AJP Samarawickrama

Session Coordinator:Dr. Silmia

Title Presenter

1 Executive summary of Public Perceptions about

Alternative Medicine in Angel, London.

SandyaHallala

2 Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immuno-

modulatory effects of Crocus sativus L. and its

main constituents

MH Boskabady

3 “Ainachini” as an adjuant therapy in the

management of facial nerve palsy.

Abulhasan Ashraf

4 Randomized controlled single blind clinical study

comparing the efficacy of Ayurveda powdered

drug preparations Bumyamalaki and Pushyanuga

on Raktapradara (Menorrhagia) due to

dysfunctional uterine bleeding

RPriyadharshaniPerera

5 Polyphenols are responsible for DPPH radical

scavenging activity of Phyllanthusurinaria

(RathuPitawakka) plant

BDRPerera

6 A literature based study on pulse-lore of

indigenousMedicine and ayurvedic system with

special reference toSinhalayōgaratnākaraya and

purānanādikiyamana

NileekaSamanweera

7 A Literature Based Study on GōmūtraHarītakī as

Described in Ayurvedic Medicine (with Special

Reference to Muttaharītaka or Pūtimuttaharītaka)

S.A.UpekshikaSaumyaKumariJayasiri


Poster presentations

Session A

Chairperson: Dr NVP Rohini

Chairperson: Dr MMM Rifaee

Rapporteur: Dr AH AyshahFazeenah

Date 11.12. 2015

Time 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Venue PG Section – 1st Floor

SI Title Presenter

1 Turmeric – Exploring the bridge between Ayurveda

and modern science

Dr. Akhila K S

2 Product development and standardization of

GuggulyadiDhumaVarti – A Traditional herbal

formulation

DrShanthiKulatunga

3 A review of the effect of RasnaSaptaka decoction on

Amavata (Joint diseases)

DrShanthiKulatunga

4 LIPID LOWERING EFFECTS OF THE UNANI

COMPOUND MEDICAL PREPARATION

Dr. M. A. A. Sirajudeen

5 Anupanam (vehicles) used by the Siddha physicians

to administer the drugs in Kalichal(diarrhoea)

P. Sulosana

6 Standardization of herbo mineral Ayurveda

medicinal drug: AnandabhairavaRasa

Prasadini AGC

7 Standardization and quality control of herbo mineral

traditional medicinal drug: GrahaniJeewaka Kalka

Prasadini AGC

8 A Survey of Traditional Food and food patterns used

in Kandian Era.

Dr PushpaKulanatha

9 Evaluation of the variations of weight in selected

Ayurvedic pills available in the market

MsR.M.W. Liyanage

10 A Literature Based Study on Pulse-lore of

Indigenous Medicine and Ayurvedic System with

Special Reference to Sinhala Yōgaratnākaraya and

Purānanādikiyamana

Mrs. MsNileekaSamanweera

11 AkshiRasayana (Rejuvenation): An essential

overlook for better vision.

Dr L.D.R. De Silva


12 Ancient -Modern concordance of Asparagus

recemosus --A Review

Dr.Shiyamala

13 The Concept of Ojas –A literature review Dr.ThiliniRajapakse.

14 Concept of AyuVastra S.P.A.S. Nishan Success

15 Transformations in the Ayurveda Manufacturing

Technologies in India

Mrs. MsAbhaArya

16 A Review of Rujakaramarma with special reference

to Upper limb and Lower limb

Wimalaratne SAD

17 Evidence -based review on the medicinal value of

„Atta chooranam‟

Dr.K.Premaragavan

18 Prescription and Home remedy of

Gymnemalactiferum (Sirukurincha) for Diabetes

mellitus (Neerilivu) in Jaffna - A review

T.Vijayakumar

19 An analytical study of qualities of herbs mentioned

in great triad for Athisthoulya (obesity)

Kamathewatta K.W.M.D

20 A Study of the factors influencing for the patterns of

consumer behavior in the medical sector

Lakmali K.P.G

21 The impact of leadership behaviors on performance

of Organizational levels in Sri Lanka

Lakmali K.P.G

22 Enlightenment on Unani Concept of Ghiza (Diet) in

Modern Perspective

(Mrs). N. Fahamiya

23 Assessment of Effectiveness of Treatment Modality

in the Management of Avabahuka (Frozen

shoulder)/Case study

Dr.L.H.S.Umayangani

24 Case studies with seleted treatment regimen in the

management of sandhigatavata (ostioarthritis)

Dr. U. D. S. Sewwandi

25 A Study on the Efficacy of traditional shirolepa in

the management of Scalp Psoriasis

Dr. M.P.N.Pramodani

26 Nutool (Irrigation) Therapy – An Analytical Review DR. I.Al.Tharique


27 Proposed plan of Natural Water Purification method

practiced in Ayurvedic Medical System - A Literary

Review.

Dr.Nayanathara D.W.A

28 Potential Antifertility Activity of Medicinal Plants –

An Overview

M.U.Z.N.Farzana

29 A Successful Pregnancy Outcome after Repeated

Spontaneous Abortion Due to Myoma (Sala‟elaifiya)

-A Case Report

M.U.Z.N.Farzana

30 Role of Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Dr. H.R.D. Fonseka

31 The study on use of Korosanaimaaththirai for

children under the age of five in Kaithadi west

&Navatkuli west gramanilathari division

Miss. R. Rakulini

32 Medicinal and therapeutic values of

InguruKottamalli herbal tea

UGN PERERA

33 The study of Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of

commonly found herbal sources – A review article

KR Weerasekara

34 Nabh-structural and accreditational standards for ilaj

bit tadbeer (regimenal therapy) in india- a key for

developing sop`s

Drabulhasan Ashraf

35 An Analytical Study of Different Methods of

Ayurvedic Medical Education in Sri Lanka

Mr. C. K. Gamage

36 Medicinal value of an underutilized fruit,

Flacourtiainermis (Lovi) : A Review

DrV.G.S.I.Nuwan

37 Importance of an underutilized Citrus hystrix (kaffir

lime) leaves as a fresh spice in Sri Lankan cuisine: A

Review

DrV.G.S.I.Nuwan

38 A Literary review on Celestruspanniculatus

(Jyotishmati )

Dr A P N Mihirangi

39 A Review on medicinal uses of Nigella sativa

(Kalonji)

Dr A P N Mihirangi

40 The study of nutritional and health benefits of Dr A P N Mihirangi


mango as a common fruit.

41 Successful Ayurvedic treatment modality for

Prurigonodularis (type of vishajakushta) – A case

study

Dr. K.P.D.C. Perera

42 Formulations and uses of Tragiainvolucrata L. with

reference to Sri Lankan Ayurveda Pharmacopoeia

Dr. M.S. Pallie

43 A preliminary study on religious significance of

plants based on Sri Lankan Ayurveda

pharmacopoeia

Dr. D.S Atapattu

44 A comparative study of the efficacy of arka

(calotropisgigantea) and apamarga

(achyranthusaspera) pratisaraneeyaksharas in the

management of pittajaarsha

S.M.N.J.Solohokara

45 Concept of Rakta (Blood) in Ayurveda - A Literary

Review

Dr D.A.R Sakunthala

46 A Critical Study on Raktadhātu with special

reference to diseases manifested by vitiated

Raktadoṣa

Dr.B.S.M.M.Sooriyaarachchi

47 A Comparative study of Health Benefits of Water in

Copper Vessels with plastic containers with special

reference to Anna PanaVidhi in Ayurveda

Dr.B.S.M.M.Sooriyaarachchi

48 Relationship between Life styles and Kacha

(Cataract) - A survey study

GangabadaArachchi B

49 Prevalence of predisposing factors of Bawaseer

(Heamorrhoid)

Azmina M .R.F

50 A review on management of Khadara (Corns and

calluses) in Ayurveda

Kularathna D. P. D. N

51 A survey study on causes of premature graying of

hair

MJA Fazmiya

52 ZiabetusShakari (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus): A

Critical Review

Dr AA Rizwana


53 Study the pattern of computed tomography findings

in Pakshaaghata (Cerebro Vascular Accident-

Infarction ) patients

Dr EDTP Gunarathna

54 Effect of unmadagajakesari rasa on

kaphajaunmadama

S.R Ariyaratne

The Conference was a unique event that happened for the second time bringing the students,

academicians, teachers, researchers and accredited scientist on one side; Physicians of systems of

Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha, traditional and tribal, Allopathic and cultivators, manufacturers &

exporters of herbal products and institutional stakeholders representing government and non-

government/civil society organizations on the other side representing numerous countries on one

platform. It is unanimously recommended that such events shall be conducted at least on annual

basis to bring out recommendations for upgrade the traditional medicine sector and other stake

holders with scientific background for improved human health.


Valedictory Session

It was again a grand show with the participation of all the delegates. Chief Organizer

ICAUST 2015. All the organizing committee members were received token for their valuable

contribution for great success of this event. Dr. P.K. Perera was awarded by the young

researcher award which organized by the SERENDIVUS CONFERENCE Pvt. Ltd for his

contribution for the Ayurveda and traditional medical systems. Dr. R.D.H. Kulathunga,

Additional Director(Actg) , Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo,

Chairperson ICAUST 2015 made valedictory remarks and Dr. M.S.M. Shiffa Organizing

Secretary- Unani, ICAUST 2015 has done the final thanking notes.Feedback was taken and final

recommendations were made.

Outcomes and Recommendations

From the speeches and deliberations during the conference, the following emerged as

recommendations for the 3rd International Conference -2015.

1. Traditional Medical system of Sri Lanka should be upgraded and coexist with Western

Medical System as a primary health care as declared by the World Health Organization in their

Traditional health policy.

2. Indigenous Traditional Medicine Knowledge of Sri Lanka to be documented and

digital library should be developedprotecting intellectual property rights.


3. Identify hot spots for medicinal plant conservation and management in the forest and

agro-forestry ecosystems extending the bio-village concept.

4. Initiate and promote research for enhancement of quality and standardization in herbal

medicine, formulations and products so as to increase the confidence level of consumers

globally. For this purpose meeting was held by the Dr. S.D. Hapuarchchi, Director, Institute of

Indigenous Medicine with Prof. V.K. Joshi, Chairman, Ayurveda Pharmacopeia Commission,

Ministry of Ayush, Government of India and Dr. P.K. Perera, Head, Department of

DravyagunaVignana for revised and /or amend current Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of Sri

Lanka.Ayurveda Pharmacopeia was not revised since 1967. Prof V.K. Joshi agreed to collaborate

in this project and it was suggested to achieve the approval from the Ayurveda Commissioner for

activate this project. Finally it was decided to initiate this project under the purview of

Department of DravyagunaVignana, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo.

5. Traditional medicine awareness campaigns to be conducted annually in all the network

participating countries for all levels from students to commercial users and researchers.

6. Educational and training modules to be developed suitable for students, teachers,

cultivators, tribal healers and herbal product manufacturers collaborate with participated

countries. Especially participants from India emphasized that to develop Memorandum of

understandings in between their Universities focus on above issues.

7. The strategies to be developed to initiate traditional medicine exchange programs both

within/across Asia with other nations.

8. It was unanimously decided to organize 4th

conference on ICAUST- 2016.

Health & Medicine

CONFERENCE REPORT - 3rd International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine (ICAUST - 2015 & AYU EXPO) 10th -12th December 2015