Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS)
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Management of Dushta Vrana (Non-Healing Ulcer) by Dhoopana (fumigation) with Guggulu Panchapala Choorna – A Case Report
Full text linkMan, the superior most of all the species is always remaining in search of one prime goal; The perfect health. From Vedic era to space age, all the researches have been directed by the eminent scholars to achieve the same. Ancient Acharyas and their counterparts in this era tried and still trying their best to beep the man young and virile. Management of chronic non-healing ulcer has always been a difficult proposition in the evolution of medical practices. Throughout the ages, man was seeking better management of wound and ulcers. The current treatment used to treat non-healing ulcer is by antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, wound debridement, irrigation, hyperbaric oxygenation, vacuum assisted closure, maggot therapy etc. Many of such technique are much expensive and are not successful in many cases. Hence, a technique from Ayurvedic classics Dhoopana which is less expensive was selected for the study
Dose schedule of Rasa Aushadhis
Full text linkRasashastra deals with the Rasa Aushadhis, the drugs of metallic and mineral origin. Mercury is used in most of the Rasaaushadhis. The toxicity of Mineral and metallic preparations are reduced to such an extent by various procedures of Shodhana, Marana etc. that Mercury converts its inherent property of toxicity into medicinal property. Rasa Aushadhis works quickly on the body because due to their small particle size, their absorption starts from the oral mucosa itself. The action of drugs depends largely upon the Anupana i.e. the vehicle for the drug. Rasacharayas have mentioned various Rasa preparations like Bhasmas, Parpati, Pottali, Manduras, Karpooras etc. along with their doses, dose schedule and Anupana / Sahapana etc. The principles of Rasaaushadhis when correlated in modern era are found to be scientifically accurate. We may say that Rasacharyas had already mastered the science of nanotechnology, purification, action of metabolic catalysts, biotransformation and preservation of medicines. The Ayurvedic drugs can be harmful for our body when not administered in proper dosage as per mentioned in classic literatures
A Critical Review of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Ayurveda
Full text linkSubclinical Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome which result from the deficiency of Thyroid hormones. Usually, it runs a chronic course with slow and insidious onset. Sometimes it is only accidentally diagnosed. Thyroid gland abnormality where, on one hand influences body metabolism up to a great extent, on the other hand, it is found more in females with ratio of male to female being 1:6, if left untreated it can lead to severe complication. In Ayurveda there is no direct comparison regarding symptoms of Subclinical Hypothyroidism but on the basis of clinical presentation it can be correlated with different entities as syndrome, so it is difficult to give a single Ayurvedic term for it, as there are many systems which are involved in the pathogenesis of Subclinical Hypothyroidism. Hence the symptoms of Pre-clinical and post clinical findings are compared with Rasapradoshaja Vikaras
A Variant Origin of Profunda Femoris Artery and a Common Stem for the origin of Medial and Lateral Circumflex Arteries – A Case Report
Full text linkThe variations of the profunda and its branches are numerous and to a considerable extent, largely associated with one another. In occlusion of the superficial femoral artery, the profunda femoris artery forms an effective collateral bed between the ileo-femoral segment and the popliteal artery and its branches. Acharya Sushrutha has clearly mentioned about the importance of dissection., One who is intended to acquire definite knowledge of surgery should keenly study the anatomy from the books as well as from the dissection. Femoral artery is the most important artery supplying the lower limb and in case of cadavers this artery is used for the embalmment procedure. During the routine dissection classes for the UG’s, a variation was observed in the origin of profunda femoris and a common stem for the origin of medial and lateral circumflex arteries in the left lower limb