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Evaluation of Shampakadi Basti and Kshar Basti along with Pristha Basti in Trik Grah (Ankylosing Spondylitis)
Get PDFBasti is considered the most effective treatment for Vata, as well as for Pitta, Kapha, and Rakta (blood) in Samsarga, and Sannipata Doshaas. Within the \u27Nanatmaja vyadhi\u27 of Vata, Charaka sutra 20/10 mentions a total of eighty types of Vata Rogas, known as Ashiti Roga. Trik-Asthi is sacrum bone. Sacroiliitis is often the earliest manifestation of ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis is a complex, and systemic inflammatory rheumatic disease mainly affecting the axial skeleton, with the potential to cause severe debilitation. Fibrosis and ossification of tendon, ligament and capsule insertion at the area of sacroiliac and intervertebral discs are the main characteristics of ankylosing spondylitis. Eighty types of Nanatmaja Vata Vikara caused by Vata. Trik Grah one of the Vata Nanatamaja Vyadhi. Vata-Vyadhies can be considered as a group of such diseases, which Modern Science has given different names. Methods: This clinical study was done to “Evaluation of Shampakadi Basti and Kshar Basti along with Pristha Basti in Trik Grah (ankylosing spondylitis)”. Basti Karma is known to be the best for Vata disorders thus for this research, open labelled clinical study was done wherein 50 patients were taken in random manner having symptoms of Trik Grah and were divided into two groups, Group A received Shampakadi Basti along with Pristha Basti and Group B received Kshar Basti along with Pristha Basti daily for 8 days. Results: Evaluation and the result of both the group exhibited that the improvement provided by group B was better in both sign & symptoms like Sandhi Shool (pain), Sandhi Jadyata (stiffness), Angamarda (fatigue), quality of sleep in comparison to group A. Conclusion: As Vata vitiation is a cause Trik Grah, no other treatment modality act as good as Basti. As Ama involvement was there, which was obstructing or vitiating the Samanya Vata action, thus Shampakadi Basti and Kshar Basti along with Pristha Basti showed encouraging results in this disease
Ethno Medicinal Knowledge and Practices in Gandhamardan Hills: An In-Depth Survey
Get PDFThis document lists twenty plant species that have historically been utilized to treat a variety of illnesses and health problems by the most well-known ethnic tribe in the Gandhamardan hill region. Firsthand information gathered from key tribal communities in the Gandhamardan hill region of the Balangir districts of Odisha through a number of surveys and field trips. A result of the ethno-medical study is presented, including local names, botanical names, families, locations of collecting, and methods of administration. The article highlighted the distinctive variety of plants found in this hill range and the actions necessary to protect the endangered species
Critical Review of Phanta Kalpana and Phytochemical Comparison of Panchakola Phanta with Panchakola Kashaya
Get PDFPhanta Kalpana, the process of herbal hot infusion is one of the five fundamental Ayurvedic preparations. A unique Kalpana is specifically mentioned for those with a minor illness, little strength, and younger age. However, this Kalpana is not widely utilizing because of the unavailability of scientific data and uncertainty about its action. Even though it is a simple Kalpana while analyzing available references numerous differences were determined among Ayurvedic classics. Differences of opinion or expression of comments noted in drug to water ratio, order mixing of water and drug, temperature of the water, time of contact, Powder size, and the need for stir and strain. Different experiments were conducted based on these parameters. And it shows their significance. In addition, a market sample examination of two separate Kashaya Choornas of two companies produced results with completely different powder sizes. Product output will vary due to these practical variations unless later changes are made to other parameters. Comparative physiochemical and phytochemical analyses of Kashaya and Phanta Kashaya were done. Values are almost similar except for total solid content and GCMS. Total solid rises along with the reduction in Kashya. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents show almost similar values, whereas GCMS analysis shows peaks of some molecules in Phanta Kashaya and peaks of some other molecules in Kashaya Kalpana. So, each of these two Kalpana favors solubilizing and makes bioavailable different ranges of biomolecules. So, each of these Kalpana has a different and specific utility and function
Effect of Mudgadi Kashaya Peya and Selected Yoga Techniques in Overweight
Get PDFOverweight is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. Once considered a problem only in high-income countries, overweight and obesity are now dramatically on the rise in low and middle-income countries, particularly in urban settings. Overweight and obesity are the fifth greatest risk factors for death worldwide. Due to secondary consequences including obesity, type-2 diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, dyslipidemia, etc., the morbidity and mortality of overweight people are rising. Obesity and overweight are primarily caused by an imbalance in energy between calories consumed and calories burned. To maintain balance between the two, the management approach attempts to reduce energy intake while boosting energy expenditure. In Ayurveda, overweight can be correlated to Sthoulya. In this study an intervention along with addition of one dietary intervention was made into the daily routine of subjects. Here yoga is most suitable adaptation of physical activity and Mudgadi kashaya peya is a dietary preparation having Kapha medohara property which can reduce the over gaining weight and presence health
An In Vitro Study on the Antimicrobial Effect of Fumigation with Jatu-Sarjarasadi Choorna
Get PDFIn the present scenario, shooting incidence of airborne diseases is a major public health challenge. Therefore, disinfecting our immediate surroundings is quite important. In Ayurveda, Dhoopana is a disinfection method by which drugs of herbal, herbo-mineral or animal origin are used for fumigation. It is a safe, natural and cost-effective method for disinfection. But the effectiveness of Dhoopana has to be proved scientifically for the acceptance of the modern society. Therefore, Jatu-sarjarasadi dhoopa yoga mentioned in Ashtanga samgraha sutrasthana is selected for the study to evaluate its antimicrobial activity. Jatu, Sarjarasa, Ushira, Sarshapa, Patra, Valaka, Vella, Arushkara, Pura, Arjuna are the ten ingredients of the yoga, among which Arushkara is replaced in this study with its Abhava dravya Citraka due to safety reasons. The study was conducted in the procedure room of Prasootitantra Department of Government Ayurveda College Hospital, Tripunithura. The room was fumigated for 30 minutes and kept enclosed for 24 hours. Total microbial colonies were estimated by settle plate method. Petridishes containing culture medium of bacteria and fungi were exposed for 60 minutes in the room before fumigation and 24 hours after fumigation. The sample plates were incubated and total microbial colonies before and after fumigation were counted. The data was statistically analysed using Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. On statistical analysis, the reduction in total colony count of bacteriae and fungi was found to be significant and showed profound anti-bacterial activity when compared to anti-fungal action. The study concluded that fumigation with Jatu-sarjarasadi choorna has anti-microbial effect
Application of Rasnadi Churnam on Shiras (Mid- Scalp) as a Daily Regimen
Get PDFIn all the Ayurveda classics there are several practices which are having specific benefits have been mentioned to be followed daily and seasonally to maintain the health of a healthy individual. There are traditional practices which have been followed by people in particular region those are having classical references and without too. One among those traditional practice is application of Rasnadi churnam over wet mid-scalp after daily bath as a part of Dinacharya (daily regimen) to prevent seepage of water into the sinuses thus preventing infection, which has been given under Churna yoga (powder formulation) in the classical Ayurveda text from Kerala named Sahasrayogam as the name indicates it contain more than thousand formulations those are highly useful in various ailments. This article aims to generalize these kinds of practices to other societies so that everyone can adopt these kind of traditional Ayurveda practices in their daily life
Preliminary Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Screening of Bhumyamalaki (Phyllanthus Amarus Schumach. & Thonn.).
Get PDFPhyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn. is an annual plant distributed throughout India. In Ayurvedic classics, it is identified under the names Bhumyamalaki or Tamalaki and stands out as a significant therapeutic agent in Ayurvedic medicines. Pharmacognostic studies are important for identification and for determining the quality and purity of crude drugs. The aim of the study was to evaluate the preliminary pharmacognostic characters of Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn. The pharmacognostic evaluation included a thorough examination of the macroscopic, microscopic, and physicochemical characteristics. The assessed parameters comprised foreign matter, moisture content, total ash, acid-insoluble ash, water-soluble extractive, alcohol-soluble extractive, fibre content and sugar contents, qualitative chemical analysis and High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography. Macroscopic study showed a taproot system with a straight, cylindrical, light brown root and abundant secondary and tertiary rootlets. The stem was slender, glabrous, exhibiting a smooth and green surface. The leaves were simple, elliptic-oblong in shape with entire margin, arranged alternately. The microscopic examination of the root revealed starch grains and crystals present notably in both the cortex and phloem regions. The stem exhibited Calcium oxalate crystals in the pith region. Numerous anisocytic stomata were observed in the lower epidermis of leaf with stomatal index 25.18%. The water-soluble extractive was found to be more than alcohol soluble extractive. Total sugar was found to be 5.6%. HPTLC at 575nm showed 9 peaks with Rf value ranging from 0.04 to 0.9. With these research findings, it becomes possible to establish pharmacognostic standards for the plant. This, in turn, simplifies the process of identifying and ensuring the purity and quality of Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn
Critical Review on Action of Shaddarana Choorna in Koshtam
Get PDFGastrointestinal disorder are nowadays very common in population because of change in their life style, food habits, mental stress. Koshta is considered as very important, it is the seat of agni and dosha. Agni plays an important role in GIT and it is the main factor for metabolism. If Agni get hampered due to formation of ama in amashaya and leads to various disease. Shaddharana choornam act on koshta especially in amashaya by improving agni by reducing ama and make vata anulomana. The reference of shaddharana choorna in Susrutha samhita in vatavyadhi chikitsa.  
Aggressive Behaviour Based on the Types of Agni Bala Among Young Adults
Get PDFAgni is one of the main concepts that are dealt in Ayurveda. Agni is responsible for the digestion and metabolism of the ingested food. The types of Agni included are Visama agni, Tikshna agni, Manda agni and Sama agni. Aggression is often a harmful social interaction with the intention of inflicting damage or harm to others or on self. The independent variable and dependent variable is Agni bala and aggressive behaviour respectively. This study is attempted to study the difference on aggressive behaviour based on the Agni type among young adults. The hypothesis proposed was a null hypothesis which implied that there is no significance of Agni bala on aggressive behaviour among young adults. Data was collected using Agni bala assessment tool and Buss-Perry aggressive questionnaire. It is a quantitative study which has employed comparative research design. Comparative research design is used since there is a comparison among the Agni bala types (Visama agni, Tikshna agni, Manda agni and Sama agni). Random sampling was done and the total sample size is 180 young adults between the age group 18-30 years. ANOVA was the statistical test used for the study. The ANOVA test showed that there is no difference on the aggressive behaviour based on the Agni type since the significance level is 0.007. The results were calculated using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The hypothesis was accepted which indicate that the there is no significant difference on aggressive behaviour based on the type of Agni bala among young adults. The study concluded that there is no difference on aggressive behaviour based on the type of Agni bala among young adults
Evaluation of the Impact of Saara w.s.r to Obesity and Its Ayurvedic Management: A Retrospective Analysis
Get PDFObesity, the name itself causes a social as well as mental trauma for the individuals suffering from it. Although in the initial stage of the disease, the individuals overlook the problem, but later, it becomes the cause of much other upbringing disease. So the question arises, what is the cause of the sudden rise in obesity? Does it relate only to the lifestyle disorder or there is a genetic makeup in an individual, in which the tissues starts proliferating and storing adipose tissue, when it gets any favourable condition and environment. In Ayurveda, the genotype and the phenotype has been explained in the term of Saara (essence). Therefore an attempt has been made to understand the effect of Saara. Materials and Methods: 124 case papers diagnosed with obesity and had undergone any Panchakarma treatment at KLEU Shri BMK Ayurveda hospital, Belgaum, Karnataka, India. Complete before and after assessment of total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglyceride, circumference measurement, BMI, weight. Result: In Medosaara population and in Mamsasaara individuals, significant decrease observed in total cholesterol (3.76%) and mid- abdomen circumference (34.97%), and triglyceride (10.3%), LDL (6.52%), Mid-thigh circumference (7.36%), abdominal circumference (7.11%), and BMI (6.73%). Conclusion: The Saara of any individual determines the possible outcome of any disease, irrespective of the treatment the individual is undergoing. Therefore, in this study of obesity, it was concluded that Medosaara individuals has significant weight reduction from the baseline