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A Holistic Approach on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by Ayurvedic Treatment Modalities along with Traction: A Case Report
Get PDFBackground & Objectives- Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is individual and one of the most communal and serious condition come under childhood muscular dystrophies. The incidence of DMD is 1:3500 births of males. It is an X-linked recessive disorder that occurs due to deletion or alteration of dystrophin protein, which is encoded by DMD Gene on Xp21 chromosome. As per the view of Ayurveda, we can consider this disorder as chromosomal hereditary anomalies (Bheejabhagahaavyava dushti janya Adibalapravtrutta vyadhi). Main objective of this case report was reduce the complaints of patient and improve the quality of life. Method and Material- The present study is about the management of DMD as per Ayurveda perspective. An 11 years old male child, has complaints of difficulty in walking, frequent falls while walking, difficulty in sitting or squatting. On Ayurvedic management principles, the present case was managed with palliative care (Shaman) and bio-cleansing therapy (ShodhanChiktsa). Result- After treatment, there was a significant improvement in complaints with signs and symptoms. Interpretation and conclusion- Though we are unable to rule out the disposition of genes through Ayurveda treatment modalities such as internal medicines, 5 detoxification procedures (Panchakarma) procedures, traction etc. we can effectively prolong the deterioration and improve the quality of life with correction in diet and lifestyle as per Ayurveda principles
A case study - Concept of nidana in the management of Prameha (Diabetes mellitus)
Get PDFDiabetes mellitus is the commonest and major health disorder effecting mankind now a days. There are estimated 72.96 million cases of diabetes in adult population of India. In today’s era improper diet, sedentary lifestyle and gaining weight is making younger generation more prone to diabetes and are the main leading etiological factors. In Ayurveda it is described under Prameha and further as Madhumeha. Prameha is a kapha pradhana tridoshaja vyadhi. Mainly the nidana which do kapha vriddhi are responsible for vyadhi utpatti. The present study deals with a 58 years old male patient with chief complaint of generalised weakness, increased frequency of urine, swelling in bilateral limbs, numbness of both palms and feet and exertional dyspnoea. He was a diagnosed case of diabetes mellitus and the ayurvedic diagnosis of Prameha was made and treatment plan opted was use of Shamana Aushadhis, Shodhana Chikitsa along with modification of diet and lifestyle (nidana -parivarjana) which is the leading cause. The patients get positive results
Clinical characteristics based homeopathic Remedy Profiling of COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Get PDFObjective: The objective of the study was to recognize core symptoms associated with COVID-19 positivity, its impact on mental health of patients and to identify indicated homeopathic remedies for COVID-19. Methods: In this pilot study, 25 confirmed COVID-19 patients admitted at Dedicated COVID Hospital (DCH) established under Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth campus took part in survey questionnaire entitled as “Health impact survey for clinical features and patient profiles of COVID 19: Based on Homoeopathic perspective” observed by three independent observers. Based on the survey, specificity and sensitivity of symptoms was analyzed by three independent physicians to perform remedy analysis in order to identify indicated homeopathic medicines for COVID-19 in mild to moderate cases. Results: A total of 25 patients were included in study. Out of 25, 16 patients did not have any co-morbidity while 9 patients had diabetes, blood pressure or thyroid as one of the co-morbidities. The mean age of the patients was 39.4 years ± 12.6 where mean age of patients without co-morbidity was significantly lower than the patients with co-morbidities. The major symptoms were found to be fever (76%), cough (76%), shortness of breath (72%), sore throat (56%), fatigue (80%), loss of smell (40%) and Loss of taste(48%). Likelihood ratio of a positive test was found to be higher for Loss of smell, Loss of taste and Cough. Mixed and contrasting responses were reported by the study subjects on mental health impact. Majority of patients showed mild negative impact on mental health. In remedy analysis total 6 homeopathic medicines were observed with most commonly indicated being Carbo vegetabilis (70.66%), Antimonium tartaricum (10.66%), Arsenic album (9.33%) and Bryonia alba Linn. (4%) in 30C potency. Conclusion: The observation from current study demonstrate that fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, fatigue, loss of smell and Loss of taste are most common symptoms associated with COVID-19 and Carbo vegetabilis, Antimonium tartaricum, Arsenic album and Bryonia alba Linn. are most frequently indicated homeopathic medicines for COVID-19.
Role of Gandhaka Rasayana along with Karpoor mixed Nimba taila in the treatment of Dadru - Case Report
Get PDFFrom the ancient time and till date of modern era, skin plays important role in all over the self-confidence and mental health. The first thing whenever we see person is skin as skin is the largest organ of body. If person suffering from any skin disease specially in face. Then it appears irritable and give negative impact on self-confidence and mental health. Every person in the world wants to be more beautiful than anyone. In this case study, A patient suffered from dadru on thigh region have treated. In dadru, elevated skin lesions with rashes, itching and redness associated with burning sensation appears with circular shape. All Acharyas mentioned all skin disease under kushtha. There are two types of kushtha, mahakushtha and kshudra kushtha mentioned in Ayurveda. Acharya Charak mentioned dadru into kshudra kushtha but Acharya Sushrut explained it into maha kushtha. Nidan and samprapti of all the kushtha types are same. We can correlate dadru with Tinea corporis as they have similar properties and appearance. In the present case study Karpoor mix Nimba taila was applied locally to the affected area of patient and Gandhak rasayan orally for 7days. Patient got completely relief from dadru on seventh day of treatment. This study showed that local application of Karpoor mixed with Nimba taila and orally Gandhak rasayan shows significant efficacy in the management of dadru
The effect of Anal Sevana (exposure to heat) on Raktavaha srotas: A Case Control Study
Get PDFBackground: Occupational hazard is any workplace condition that causes a risk to employee health. In recent era, a lot of research work is being done on occupational hazards of which continuous exposure to heat is one of the major factors affecting occupational health. A human being has been exposed to heat through various sources like chemicals, forging works etc. Industrial heat when combined with manual work may often make adverse effects on health of the workers and mostly it affects the Raktvaha Srotas according to Ayurved. In this study, attempt had been made to find out what is the percentage of predominance of symptoms of Raktavaha Srotodushti in individuals having continuous exposure to heat. Method: A case control study was carried out in 150 workers from leading manufacturer of Upset forgings and Drop forgings in Pune industrial zone to find out association between exposure to heat and Raktavaha srotodushti symptoms, study group 100 workers (direct exposure to heat), control group 50 workers and filled a questionnaire consisting of symptoms related to raktavaha srotas vititation due to heat exposure. Result: Number of symptoms present in the study group were more than that present in control group. Redness of eyes (100%), thirst (100%), sweating (100%), mental irritation (69%) etc. other Raktavaha srotodushti lakshanas were also observed. Conclusion: Exposure to heat is one of the major causative factors of vitiation of Raktavaha Srotas. Raktavaha srotodushti lakshanas like mukhpaka, shirarshul, santapa, raktapitta observed moderately and vidradhi, pidaka were observed very rarely. To prevent the effects of continuous exposure to heat, the individuals should take preventive majors as prescribed in Ayurveda.
Gridhrasi (Sciatica) – Ayurveda Management
Get PDFGridhrasi has become a common disease in today’s times. It is one amongst the “eighty diseases of Vata”. ‘Gridhra’ refers to “Vulture” where the patient acquires the gait of vulture and hence the disease is termed as Gridhrasi. In this case, classical gait refers to ‘slight lean’ towards the affected part of body. The clinical feature of Gridhrasi is, low back pain which radiates from the hip, to the posterior aspect of thigh, and down to leg. It can be correlated to “Sciatica” in modern medicine. Sciatica, is a painful condition, in which, pain starts in the lumbar area, and radiates along the course of the sciatic nerve. This article highlights a case study of Gridhrasi, treated with Ayurvedic principles in particular Shodhana Chikitsa; the therapy which expels out the morbid Doshas from the body. Shodhan chikitsa helps in eradicating the disease from its root level, that avoids its recurrence in future. Here, is a case study of 72 years old, male patient having signs and symptoms of Gridhrasi since 2 years. The patient was admitted and managed with Shodhana (purification) along with Shamana (pacification) Chikitsa. Basti was administered for a duration of 30 days. Ushna virya aushadis were used mainly for Agni Deepan, Aampachan and Srotoshodhan. The results with rationality have been depicted in this article
Management of severe Covid-19 cases through Ayurveda: A Case series
Get PDFThe rampant destruction due to COVID is going on. So far, in modern medical system, there is no proven cure for COVID-19. The only relevant literature on the treatment of corona virus disease comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM , which is widely used to control epidemics in China, is also composed of kinds of herbs similar to Ayurveda. There is reportedly a high death rate from severe COVID-19 infection requiring oxygen support. The chest severity score as assessed by computed tomography has predictive value for future outcomes in such situations. This paper is an observational (retrospective) study of COVID-19 condition of three patient receiving Ayurvedic treatment entirely without use of any allopathic drug. There is this case series of 3 patients, 32 years old male, 38 years old female and 70 years old female. These cases were managed on the principle of Sannipatika Jwar (type of fever) along with Shwas (type of respiratory illness) with administration of Hirak bhasma, Trailokya chintamani ras, Maha lakshmi vilas ras, Abhrak bhasma, Shwaskas chintamani ras, Praval pishti, Chandramrita ras, Sitopladi churna, Mahalaxmivilas ras, Sameerpannag ras, Tab Shwas kalpa and Syp Whooping for about 10 days in different combination in these patients. The treatment resulted in complete remission of almost all the signs and symptoms. The cases were followed up after next 15 days and there were no remnant symptoms. The cases also advocated for an early Ayurvedic intervention institution for COVID-19 in prevention, deterioration and complications
Ethno-medicinal use of plants for Menstrual-related disorders among the people of lower Assam, India
Get PDFAssam, including all of its districts, is one of the most diverse plant-rich areas globally, with thousands of medicinal plants. A survey of ethnomedicinal plants used in certain lower Assam districts in rural areas yielded valuable ethnomedico-botanical data on plants used to treat menstrual-related disorders. There have been 25 medicinal plant species from 23 families documented in this study through personal interaction and consultations with traditional practitioners, village heads, and village women. Among the plant parts used, leaf (8 spp.) was used highest, followed by roots (5 spp.), whole plant (4 spp.), fruit (2 spp.), flower, rhizome, and bark, seed, and stem (1 spp). Among the plants, 8 numbers of plants used to treat irregular bleeding, 6 numbers of plants were used to treat heavy bleeding during menstruation, 4 numbers of plants used to get rid of painful menstruation, 5 numbers of plants used to treat menstrual discomfort and 2 numbers of plants used to treat scanty menstruation. People have used ethnobiology knowledge accumulated over generations to help them protect their nutrition and health, as well as manage their environments. It helps to make the connection between traditional knowledge, conservation, and economic development
Pharmaceutico-Analytical study of Karaviradya taila
Get PDFIntroduction: Sneha kalpana (oleaginous preparations) is commonly prescribed Ayurvedic dosage form and it is the preparation of various kinds of medicated oils and ghee. Karaviradya taila is medicated oil preparation used externally in the form of abhyanga (massage) for lomashatana (depilation). Objectives: To prepare and carry out the physico-chemical analysis of karaviradya taila. Materials and Methods: Karaviradya taila was prepared by general method of taila kalpana i.e ¼:1:4 and analytical study like organoleptic characters and physico- chemical parameters were carried out based on the references available in the laboratory guide for the analysis of Ayurveda and Siddha formulation. Results and Discussion: The total oil obtained was 85% and the loss was 15%. Organoleptic characters of karaviradya taila showed translucent green viscous liquid with alkaline odor, Physico- chemical parameters like pH, specific gravity, viscosity, total suspended solids, and refractive index were tested. The increased Saponification value of karaviradya taila indicates the rate of absorption, low acid value of karaviradya taila indicates less chance of decomposition of taila. Evaporation of moisture contents in karaviradya taila leads to the decrease in rancidity factors. Peroxide value and iodine value of karaviradya taila indicates the primary oxidation. Conclusion: Karaviradya taila is a sneha kalpana mainly indicated for loma shatana (depilation). Local applications is beneficial because they are quickly absorbable, protect the skin and promotes percutaneous absorption of incorporated drug. The results of pharmaceutical and analytical study of karaviradya taila can be considered as the preliminary standards for the preparation of karaviradya taila.
Keywords: Lomashatana, Karaviradyataila, Bahirparimarjana chikitsa, Sneha kalpana, Depilation, Hair Removal
A Novel Physical Therapy Approach for Grade 2 Degenerative Arthritis A Case Report
Get PDFOsteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease of the joint characterized by reduced joint space, osteophyte formation, and subchondral sclerosis of bone. Due to a sedentary lifestyle, the incidence of osteoarthritis is increasing. In the initial stages of OA, a mild reduction in joint space with or without osteophyte formation is seen on X-ray. Pain and stiffness are the main findings in this stage. In this case report, we presented a case of 60 years female patient having pain in the right knee for since2 years which was intermittent. One month back, her pain got aggravated. Because of this, she was not able to do her household work. Came to AVBRH for treatment. Physiotherapy assessment was done according to her x-ray correlating with Kallgren and Lawrence classification; she was having grade 2 osteoarthritis of the knee. Physiotherapy treatment using contrast bath therapy and the Otago exercise program was started showing significant improvement in her symptoms