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Ayurvedic modalities in the management of Vata Rakta w.s.r. to Gout: A Case Study
Get PDFAahar (good diet) and Vihar (proper lifestyle) are important factor in Ayurveda for prevention and management of diseases. Rapid modernization, changing environmental factors and lifestyle are causing adverse influence over our health. Occurrence of Vatarakta is one of the major consequences of this modification. It is a condition where both Vata and Rakta gets vitiated by their individual causes and manifests as a disease so it is called as Vatarakta, Vatasonita or Vatasrka. The sign and symptoms of Vatarakta can be clinically correlated with the disease gout in modern science. In this present case study, a 27 years old female patient visited Kayachikitsa OPD of I.P.G.A.E & R at SVSP, Kolkata, with pain in multiple joints and tingling sensation in great toe of right foot for past 3 months. She was treated with Shamana Ausadhi for a duration of 2 month. Pathya and Apathya were properly instructed. Observation and results were drawn on the basis of assessment criteria. Encouraging improvement was noted in both subjective and objective parameter
An Ayurvedic insight into managing Multi-Drug-Resistant Tinea w.s.r. to Dadru - A Case Series
Get PDFSkin, the largest organ of human body acts as a shield for external agent. But in today’s modern world, a remarkable increase in the prevalence of skin is witnessed with dermatophytes infection alone accounting for 20-25% of world population. Dermatophytes are fungi that invade and multiply within keratinised tissues (skin, hair and nails) causing infection. Inappropriate, inadequate and overuse of tropical antifungal and corticosteroids drugs results in altered clinical presentation with extensive lesions, ultimately giving rise to a condition unresponsive to conventional treatment and thereby developing resistance. Multi-drug-resistant tinea, over past few years, has become a major health concern, especially in India. To address this need, Ayurveda is looked upon as a safe and effective treatment option. Dadru Kustha, on the basis of clinical presentation shows significant similarities with Tinea infection. In this context, 5 patients of multi-drug-resistant tinea infection with extensive lesions and history of reoccurrence were selected from the OPD of Kaya Chikitsa. Classical Virechan Karma with Trivrit Avaleha followed by Shaman Aushadhi (Aragvadhadi Kashayam, Gandhak Rasayan and Panchatiktaghrita Guggulu Vati), External application (Siddharthak Snan Churna and Brihat Marichyadi Taila with Tankan Churna) and Lifestyle modification were prescribed. After completion of treatment, significant improvement was noted in Subjective criteria {Kandu (itching), Raga (erythema), Pidika (eruptions) & Utsanna Mandala (elevated circular lesion)} and pictorial representation with no signs of reoccurrence during the 1-month follow-up. Panchakarma therapy and Samana Aushadhi (both external and internal) along with lifestyle modification provides a safe and effective treatment option for multi-drug-resistance tinea, highlighting the potential of Ayurvedic interventions in dermatology
Efficacy of herbal formulation in Ek Kushta (Palmar Psoriasis) - A Case Study
Get PDFBeauty in today\u27s world is a blend of qualities including shape, colour, and an alluring, charismatic personality, usually used to impress people, but it should be upheld by appropriate behaviour. However, one should have a variety of skin disorders because of Pragyaparadha, certain psychological factors, or a lack of courage and immunity. In this case report a 45-year male patient visited Kayachikitsa OPD with complaint of itching, dryness, black scaly patch in right palm since 6 months. He took allopathic medication last for 6 months but does not got relief. Then he decided to take Ayurvedic treatment for further management. After treatment of 2 months, he gets significant improvement in itching, dryness and blackish scaly patch in right palm region. In this given study, scope of Ayurvedic treatment in untreatable, chronic skin diseases can be proved a safer, cheaper and sustained alternatives to the synthetic drugs
A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Mashadi Ghrita in Ksheena Shukra (oligospermia)
Get PDFBackground: Ksheena Shukra bears resemblance to Oligospermia, a condition where sperm count is below 15 million/ml. In Ksheena Shukra, both the quantity and quality of Shukra Dhatu are impaired, while Oligospermia specifically refers to a reduction in sperm count. Ksheena Shukra is classified as one of the eight types of Shukradushti in classical literature and is identified as a Vata-Pittaja Vyadhi.
Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of an Ayurvedic formulation named Mashadi Ghrita which was unexplored Aushadha Yoga explained in the text Vaidya Manorama’s Rasayana-Vajikaran Adhyaya for the management of Ksheena Shukra (Oligospermia)
Materials and Methods: 30 patients fulfilling the diagnostic and inclusion criteria were selected for an open labelled single arm study. They received the trial drug, Mashadi Ghrita in the dosage of 6ml BD before food with Ushnodaka (lukewarm water) as Anupana for the period of 60 days. The assessment was done on the baseline 0th day, 31st day, 61st day and 76th day.
Results: After the clinical study, the trial group showed effective results in mitigating Ksheena Shukra. On statistical analysis within the group, it showed the significant effect on the objective parameters like Semen Volume, Semen pH, Sperm Count, Liquefaction Time.
Conclusion: On statistical analysis within the group on different intervals, Mashadi Ghrita was beneficial in the management of Ksheena Shukra (Oligospermia). It showed improvement in the Lakshanas of Ksheena Shukra and seminal parameters
Understanding the treatment modalities of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Chittodvega) - A Single Case Study
Get PDFGeneralized anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that produces fear worry and a constant feeling of being overwhelmed. It is characterized by excessive, persistent and unrealistic worry about everyday things. This worry could be multifocal such as finance, family, health and future. It is excessive, difficult to control, and is often accompanied by many non-specific psychological and physical symptoms. Excessive worry is the central feature of GAD. It is evident from textual references that the Acharyas knew different forms of mental status. Among all those terms, Chittakshobha, Asvastha Chitta, Anavasthita Chitta, Chittodvega are indirectly towards the meaning of anxious status. However, Chittodvega is more applicable term to illustrate whole anxious status. A case report of 28year old female patient with chief complaints of Unexplained Stress, Overthinking, Headache followed by increased irritability and Anger issues, palpitations on and off received medication in modern medicine which caused adverse effects and dependency. Panchakarma therapies coupled with Samshamana medication and Yoga module has been proved effective in Manas Roga. Hence in this study, Shirodhara for 14 days and Nasya in two sittings for 7 days each was given along with Samshaman Ausadhi for 1 month. The subjective parameters scale i.e., Hamilton anxiety scale, were compared before and after treatment
Conceptual study on Vataja Bhadirya w.s.r. to Presbycusis
Get PDFShalakya Tantra is also known as Jatrurdhva Tantra a branch of Ayurveda which deals with the diseases manifesting above clavicular region. Aacharya Susrutha is the only person who explained Ophthalmology and ENT in a systematic manner in Uttara Tantra portion of his Sushruta Samhita. According to Ayurveda, Shrotrendriya originates from Akasha Mahabhoota. Shabda (sound) travelling through Vata in the presence of Aakasha (space) comes in contact with Shrotrendriya Adhishthana (Karna) and transmitted through Shrotrendriya to the Shravana Buddhi which is responsible for perception of sound. So, Vata plays important role in normal hearing procedure. The detailed description about the disease Badhirya is available in Brihatrayees and Laghutrayees of Ayurvedic classics. Badhirya is caused due to the vitiated Vata Dosha or Vatakapha Doshas by deranging or obstructing the Shabdavahasrotas (pathway of hearing) or Shabdavaha Sira (auditory nerve) gives rise to diminished hearing or incapability of hearing. Vataja Bhadirya can be nearly corelated to the concept of Sensorineural Hearing loss of alternative science where the age group of 60 years plus will be named with the deafness condition called Presbycusis. As the Vardhyakya stage in Ayurveda will be dominated with Vatadosha the Vata Vikriti Lakshanas are more in that age group with this reference we can consider Vataja Bhadirya Lakshanas are similar to the sign and symptoms of Presbycusis
Comparative Study on ‘Doctrine of Atman’ as discussed in Charaka Samhita and Srimad Bhagavad Gita
Get PDFIntroduction: The doctrine of Atman or supreme soul forms the foundation of metaphysics as well as ontology of both Ayurveda and Vedanta philosophy. Charaka Samhita and Srimad Bhagavad Gita being the central texts of Ayurveda and Vedanta philosophy respectively, addresses the doctrine of Atman with their unique approach. The similarities regarding the different aspects of the Atman between Charaka Samhita and Bhagavad Gita indicates towards the fact that, the metaphysical background of Charaka Samhita has been greatly influenced by Vedanta philosophy. Discussion: Charaka Samhita describes the Atman as Avyakta (un-manifested), Ksetraja (knower of creation), Shashwata (eternal), Vibhu (universal) and Avyaya (indestructible). Acharya Charaka has accepted Atman as Aprabhava (beginning less), Anadi (has no beginning), Nitya (eternal), Bhavad Agrahyam (unperceivable by anything), Avyaya (indestructible), Chetanavana (conscious), Karta (supreme agent of action), Sarvagato (all pervasive), Sakshi (eternal witness) and Dehi (embodied). Charaka Samhita has described the characteristics of both Nirguna Atman or Paramatman as well as Saguna Atman or Jivatman simultaneously. Throughout the compendium, multiple arguments have been placed in support of the views like existence of Atman, eternity of Atman, consciousness of Atman, changelessness of Atman, all pervasive nature of Atman etc. Similarly in Bhagavad Gita, Sri Krishna has also described Atman as the only real self and supreme reality. Sri Krishna described Atman as the eternal, immortal, changeless reality as well as everlasting, indestructible, indeterminable reality. On comparative studies between these two compendiums one will notice that, both of them has described Atman as un-manifested, eternal, everlasting, indestructible, having independent existence, all pervasive, beginning-less, end-less, immutable reality. Conclusion: This present study indicates that, the doctrine of Atman as discussed in Charaka Samhita is by far large inspired by the principles of Vedanta philosophy. Thus, such comparative study will help us to understand the influence of Vedanta philosophy on Charaka Samhita as well as to establish a separate ontological view of Ayurveda, comprising concepts of multiple philosophical school as adopted in Ayurveda
Effect of Yogasana with Lifestyle Changes in management of Primary Dysmenorrhoea - A Case Study
Get PDFDysmenorrhea undoubtedly one of the most common complain among all gynecological disorders; is a medical condition of pain during menstruation that interferes with daily activities. Menstruation is a normal and natural process that occurs during a woman\u27s reproductive cycle. Pain is an unpleasant feeling that, depending on its degree, location, nature, and length, can have a detrimental impact on the person experiencing it. Menstrual pain is referred to as dysmenorrhea. A substantial number of women claim to suffer mild, moderate, or severe menstrual discomfort. Dysmenorrhea is becoming a major issue because of the sedentary lifestyle and lack of daily physical activity in hectic schedule. Women today face difficulties in their lives, which makes them stressful. This stressful routine results in malnutrition along with physical and psychological burden. This could have an impact on rasa dhatu suffers. Yoga is a holistic approach towards physically and mentally healthy lifestyle. When practiced regularly over a period of time, it can have the desired effects on the body. Therefore, Yogasana in addition to a change in lifestyle can assist women get out of this stressful and unpleasant scenario. Thus, an attempt is made to relieve the women from the condition of primary dysmenorrhoea with lifestyle changes & Yoga. A case study of 3-month has been done to observe the effect of intervention and improvement in primary dysmenorrhea
A Review Article on Nalpamaradi Taila
No full textNalpamaradi Taila is a traditional Ayurvedic oil preparation detailed in the Sahasrayoga Taila Prakarana, renowned for its efficacy in managing various dermatological conditions. The formulation comprises a blend of herbal ingredients, including the barks of four Ficus species (Vata, Udumbara, Ashwattha, Plaksha), collectively known as Nalpamara, along with Triphala, Chandana (Santalum album), Sevya (Vetiveria zizanioides), Kushta (Saussurea lappa), Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia), Chora (Angelica glauca), Adra Haridra (Curcuma longa), and Parpata (Fumaria indica), all processed in a base of coconut oil (Kera Taila). The constituent herbs predominantly exhibit Kashaya (astringent) and Tikta (bitter) tastes, contributing to the pacification of Pitta and Kapha doshas. Their properties include Sheeta Veerya (cooling potency) and Guru Guna (heavy quality), making the oil particularly beneficial in conditions characterised by inflammation, burning sensations, and skin discolourations. Pharmacologically, the formulation is noted for its Kushtaghna (anti-skin disease), Twakrogahara (skin-healing), Varnya (complexion-enhancing), and Kandughna (anti-itching) properties. Clinical and in vitro studies have demonstrated the antimicrobial efficacy of Nalpamaradi Taila, particularly against pathogens such as Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus. These findings underscore its potential as a natural remedy for skin infections and support its traditional use in Ayurvedic dermatology. In conclusion, Nalpamaradi Taila represents a holistic approach to skin care within Ayurvedic medicine, offering therapeutic benefits through its multifaceted actions, including dosha balancing, antimicrobial activity, and enhancement of skin complexion
Exploring properties of Ashmarihara Aushadh Dravya in various Nighantus
No full textAyurveda is an ancient medical science that has existed since or before human creation. Ayurveda has two main aims: prevention and promotion of health and secondary cure from the disease. Ashmari is an illness that causes stone to form and causes people to suffer greatly, much like an enemy. It affects approximately 12 million people worldwide, with 1 in 10 individuals experiencing it at least once in their lifetime and 2% of cases being recurrent. Approximately 2 million people in India are affected with nephrolithiasis every year, and some parts of the country have names denoted as a stone belt, that is, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, and parts of states on the northeast side.[1] The prevalence of renal calculi is higher in males than in females, about 11% males and 9% females are suffering from it. The word Ashmarihara means to remove stones. In the present scenario, the incidence of Mutrashmariis (renal stones) increasing day by day due to various reasons like altered food habits, changes in lifestyle, stress, strain, environmental pollution, etc. This Mutrashmari (Urolithiasis) can lead to defects in the formation of urine and micturition