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Specific nomenclature resembling lichen planus is not observed in [[Ayurveda]] classics. However, in such cases, [[Ayurveda]] describes them based on pathophysiological features and still recommends treatments. | Specific nomenclature resembling lichen planus is not observed in [[Ayurveda]] classics. However, in such cases, [[Ayurveda]] describes them based on pathophysiological features and still recommends treatments. | ||
In table 3, symptoms of lymphedema and its relative biomedical terms in ayurveda and biomedicine are listed. For example, lymphedema is known as Shleepada in [[Ayurveda]].<ref>Narahari SR, Ryan TJ. Mainstreaming of an Integrative Medicine Protocol for Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention of Lymphatic Filariasis: An opportunity for establishing AYUSH based National Health Programme. Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2020; 9: 108-115.</ref>. | In table 3, symptoms of lymphedema and its relative biomedical terms in ayurveda and biomedicine are listed. For example, lymphedema is known as Shleepada in [[Ayurveda]].<ref>Narahari SR, Ryan TJ. Mainstreaming of an Integrative Medicine Protocol for Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention of Lymphatic Filariasis: An opportunity for establishing AYUSH based National Health Programme. Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2020; 9: 108-115.</ref>. | ||
[[File:Fig_3-Lymphedema.jpg|350px|'''Fig 3: Lymphedema'''|thumb]] | [[File:Fig_3-Lymphedema.jpg|350px|'''Fig 3: Lymphedema'''|thumb]] | ||