International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research
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The Efficacy of Wetcupping in Kateegraha (Low Back Pain)
Get PDFAmong musculoskeletal disorders, low back pain (LBP) has the highest prevalence worldwide and is the primary cause of disability. This is the condition that has the highest potential for rehabilitation benefits Chronic LBP is a major cause of work loss and participation restriction and reduced quality of life around the world. In Ayurveda low back pain is correlated with Kateegraha. Shringa avcharana is one of the methods of Raktamokshana and this can be correlated with Chinese cupping method. The suction through specific cupped instrument was used since prehistoric time for the treatment of disease Objective: This case series aims to show how wet cupping affects lower back pain (Kateegraha). Intervention: five patients who complained of low back pain were included to receive four sittings of wet cupping. Cups were applied on the lumbosacral region once every 7 days for 21 days. The visual analogue scale (VAS) and The Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale was used to evaluate the pain on 7 days, 14 days, and 21 days. Conclusion: It\u27s been demonstrated that wet cupping works well for relieving Kateegraha (low back pain). So, we can conclude that for individuals with low back pain, wet cupping is a successful, safe, practical, and reasonably priced treatment plan
A Vitiation of Pitta Dosha in Sharad Ritu and its Management by Nitya Virechana Dravya
Get PDFPama Kushta is explained in Ayurveda which is outcome of Pitta Dosha Dushti it has similarities with eczema. Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by redness, itching, and rash, affects a significant portion of the population worldwide. This case report presents the initial successful management of eczema in a patient using Ayurvedic interventions. A 30-year-old female patient presented with persistent eczema symptoms on her arms and legs. The patient underwent a thorough evaluation based on Ayurvedic principles, which identified imbalances in Doshas (bioenergies) according especially in autumn season and suggested a treatment plan accordingly. The interventions included internal medications to alleviate imbalances Pitta Dosha, external application of Marichyadi Oil to soothe the affected areas. After adhering to the treatment plan for two weeks, the patient experienced a significant reduction in eczema symptoms, including reduced redness, itching, and improvement in skin texture. This case report highlights the potential efficacy of Ayurvedic interventions with Siddhanta. The holistic approach of Ayurveda, addressing root cause, resulted in improved symptom control and enhanced quality of life for the patient. While further research is warranted to validate these findings, the present report suggests that Ayurveda could be a valuable complementary approach for individuals struggling with eczema. Health professionals and patients alike may consider exploring Ayurvedic interventions as an adjunct or alternative to conventional eczema management strategies
A Case Report on Ayurveda Management of Wet Eczema (Vicharchika)
Get PDFSkin disorders are one of the major health issues in the present era. It is a multifaceted condition that includes the emotional and social impact on individuals, as it affects psychological status of person due to its appearance, severe itching, disturbs the daily routine. The prevalence of eczema is more common in rural areas than in urban ones. Eczema is an inflammatory reaction of the skin. Characterized by variable itching and soreness, crusting, dryness, erythema, excoriation, exudation, fissuring, hyper pigmentation, lichenification, oozing, scaling and vesiculation. No satisfactory treatment is available in contemporary medical practice except antihistamines and topical steroids. As it is a common chronic skin condition that can lead to recurrent infections and poor quality of life if left untreated. The clinical features can be correlated to Vicharchika in Ayurveda, as it is characterized by Kandu, Srava, Pidaka and Shyava varna. It has been described under Kshudra Kustas and it is a Rakta Pradoshaja Vikara, involving three Doshas with Kapha predominance. A case of 35 years male presenting with clinical features of diffuse hyperpigmented skin lesions all over the body (bilateral upper and lower limbs, abdomen, back, face and scalp) associated with severe itching and serous discharge since 2 months. The case was diagnosed as Sravi Vicharchika. Patients were treated on line of Rakta Pradoshaja Vikara (Kustha) i.e., Sroto sodhana and Dosha Shamana chikitsa was adopted, resulting in significant improvement in clinical features
Ayurvedic Management of STXBP1 Encephalopathy with West Syndrome - A Case Report
Get PDFDevelopmental delay, intellectual disability, and epilepsy are hallmark features of STXBP1 encephalopathy. This condition is often associated with West syndrome, characterized by intractable epilepsy, developmental regression, and hypsarrhythmia on EEG. Even though timely intervention is crucial, Conventional medical systems lag behind to tackle the developmental regression and to gain control over the intractable epilepsy even with multiple anti epileptic drugs (AEDs). This is a case of a 7-year-old girl with an STXBP1 mutation, clinically diagnosed with West syndrome. She presented to the Kaumarabhritya OPD with significant developmental issues, including inability to sit without support, difficulty rising from a lying position, tremors, poor coordination, truncal ataxia, impaired speech, cognitive deficits, socialization issues, and intractable epilepsy. Ayurvedic management strategy was designed incorporating treatment principles of Apasmara (seizures), Unmada (insanity), Vatavyadhi (Vata disorders), and Sirakampa (head tremors), as an adjunct to ongoing AED regimen. Remarkable improvements were observed in motor, social, and language domains in a period of 4 months. Treatment efficacy was assessed using the Hague seizure severity scale, (improved from 24 to 49) and Gross Motor Function Measure score (increased from 18% to 30%). Receptive language age advanced from 0-1 month to 7-8 months, and expressive language age improved from 0-1 month to 10-12 months. Vineland Social Maturity Scale score improved from 3.5 to 8, and Indian Scale for Assessment of Autism score decreased from 130 to 105. This case report highlights the efficacy of Ayurvedic interventions in curtailing intractable epilepsy, arresting the neuronal regression and triggering the brain growth velocity
Swa-Anguli Pramana of Shira (Head) in Asthi-Sara-Purusha (Person Having Enriched Bone Tissue)
Get PDFAyurveda is an ancient Indian holistic medicine system focusing on promoting health by maintaining body balance. It is gaining relevance in today\u27s integrative medicine landscape for treating chronic diseases. Key Ayurvedic concepts like Shira Pradesha, Maha Shira, and Asthi-Sara-Purusha contribute to individual health assessment. Methods: This review examines the applicability of Ayurvedic anthropometric methods, particularly Swa-Anguli Pramana, in current clinical practice. It includes discussions on validation studies and comparative analyses with modern techniques. Results: Swa-Anguli Pramana shows consistent personalized diagnostic potential across different demographic groups. Challenges exist regarding discrepancies with modern measurements and the need for standardization. Discussion: Integrating Ayurvedic measurements with modern metrics is likely to be valid and acceptable in contemporary healthcare. There is growing interest in traditional measurement methods for providing personal health information aligned with the holistic approach of Ayurveda. Conclusion: Ayurvedic anthropometric methods, especially Swa-Anguli Pramana, have potential for individualized health assessment. Standardization and validation are vital, and future research should focus on establishing a standardized integrative framework
A Conceptual Recapture of Darunaka and its Relevance in-Present Era
Get PDFIntroduction: Ayurveda describes local minor diseases in detail along with systemic diseases. Cosmetic diseases are those that impact a person\u27s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. In Ayurveda, Darunaka, a cosmetic ailment, is referred to as either Kapalgat Roga or Kshudra Roga. Darunaka is a safe substance that doesn\u27t hurt, but it might cause psychological tension and low self-esteem. Everyone is highly aware of the importance of hair care, and according to Ayurveda, Darunaka is one of the main causes of hair loss. Darunaka is the Ayurvedic term that most closely correlates seborrhoeic dermatitis and dandruff (pityriasis capitis). Few explorations have been conducted regarding above, but no one has covered all aspects comprehensively thus this paper aim to collect and comprehensive review information available regarding about Darunaka and to understand its relevance in present era and preventive care. Methodology: This review is in a narrative format and done from literature and publications relevant to Darunaka Vyadhi and dandruff. Results: According to Vagbhata the prognosis of Darunaka is included in Sadhya stage. This literature review includes pathogenesis, contributing factors, management of Darunaka as per Ayurveda. These basic principles of the Vyadhi are still applicable and it improves the quality of life of the patient. There\u27s a good chance that Darunaka\u27s Ayurvedic care will unravel the disease\u27s pathophysiology. Discussion: The discussion is mainly based on conceptual part and the effect is made to draw a final conclusion
Interpretation of Streegata Adhika Peshi through the Principles of Peshi Shareera According to Sushruta Samhita
Get PDFAyurveda a deeply human form of science, rooted in real-life outcomes obtained through extensive experimentation and research on all aspects that affect life. It offers insight into the intricate composition and functioning of human body (Shareera). The concept of Shadangatvam delves into the six main regions of body, while the Pratyangas provide further breakdowns of these regions. When exploring the Pratyangas, certain structures such as Srotas, Peshi and Ashayas the anatomical structures and physiological concepts will differ between genders. There are even discrepancies in numbers and structures. Peshi Sankhya varies according to gender. Peshi the building blocks of the human body originate from the Mamsa dhatu. They enclose the body like a sleeve, enveloping the Sira, Snayu, Asthi, and Sandhi by protecting and supporting these structures. Muscle tissue is a group of muscle fibers interconnected by connective tissue. They produce force and facilitate movement, regulating the body\u27s internal environment. By directing the working of these muscles, the human mind ultimately manifests itself. The muscular system plays a key role in enabling the movement of the human body. This information about Peshi arouses curiosity about their anatomical structure described in ancient texts. This study examines the information and logically analyses and interprets it in order to determine the probable accurate anatomical structures
Management of Grade III Internal Hemorrhoids by HAL (Haemrriodal Artery Ligation) and Tikshna Kshara Application
Get PDFThis study aims to standardize a hybrid procedure to be used in internal Hemorrhoids (Arsha) without complication of post-operative bleeding and severe pain experienced by patients in other forms of surgical interventions. Methodology: A patient diagnosed with Grade III hemorrhoids visited outpatient department and after thorough discussion, evaluation and physical/local examination was advised to undergo Tikshana Kshara therapy along with HAL for redressal of symptoms presented as bleeding per rectum. The patient was sent for routine pre surgical investigations and pre-anesthetic checkup. A surgical plan was devised for the case using Vicryl 2-0 for HAL and Tikshana Apamarga Kshara for application on pile mass. A half slit proctoscope was used for visualization of each pile mass. Suture of 8 shape was taken at the base of each pile mass for ligation with Vicryl 2-0 and Tikshana Kshara was applied after that on each pile mass for 40 sec one after the another. Khasra was washed with Nimbu Swaras to prevent Atidagdta by Kshara. There was minimal bleeding at the time of suturing and colour of the pile masses changed immediately to Pakva Jamunphala varna. A standard Kshara prepared using Apamarga, Suddha Varga and Chitraka was used for application. Patient was kept under observation for post-operative care. Efficacy was assessed after 15 days of the procedure. Results: The procedure produced encouraging results with significant reduction in size pile masses. There was no post-operative pain or constipation. There was minimum to no post-operative bleeding or stenosis. Conclusion: This hybrid combination by usage of Vicryl 2-0 and Tikshana Kshara application shows promising results in management of G-III hemorrhoids with no to minimal complication and post-operative care. Patient can immediately get back to work with some precautions
An Observational Study to Analyse the Stanya of Different Prakriti Females by Using Analyzer
Get PDFThe functioning of Doshas commences at the very onset of life, specifically at the moment of conception. The balance of these three Doshas, integral to one\u27s Prakriti, has the potential to interfere with the typical physiological processes in humans. Doshas and Dhatus exhibit a relationship characterized by Ashrya-Ashrayee Bhava. Each Dhatu is also associated with an Updhatu. Stanya and Raja are recognized as Updhatus of Rasa Dhatu. Since Stanya is an Updhatu of Rasa Dhatu, the factors that promote the formation of Rasa Dhatu will similarly enhance the development of Stanya Updhatu, and conversely. The determination of an individual\u27s Prakriti is based on the predominance of Doshas. Consequently, the current research seeks to establish a connection between Daihik Prakriti and the components of Stanya. Methods: This observational study done for biochemical analysis of Stanya and its correlation with Daihik Prakriti.. For this, 50 healthy lactating mothers were selected as subjects and their Prakriti were determined by using standard CCRAS performa. Breast milk were assessed for the different constituents in research laboratory and were compared later with Prakriti. Every sample of Stanya was examined by Jala Pariksha. Results: The result obtained shows that there is no significant correlation between Prakriti and fat, protein, SNF, lactose % levels, significant positive correlation between density and water % level with Prakriti, significant positive correlation was found on Jal Pariksha between color and appearance with different Prakriti and negative significant correlation between consistency and dissolution in water with Prakriti. Conclusion: The results of biochemical analysis of milk for the attributes like density, Consistency, water percentage, color and Jal Pariksha have been in consistency with the properties mentioned by our Acharyas w.s.r to Vata, Pitta and Kapha Pradhan dosha thus inferring that the Prakriti has direct impact on the properties of Stanya
To Evaluate Combined Efficacy of Amrutadya Guggulu and Udvartana followed by Bashpa Sweda in the Management of Sthaulya
Get PDFObesity (Sthaulya) is increasing at an alarming rate in developed industrialized countries which are undergoing rapid nutrition and lifestyle disorders like Diabetes mellitus (T2DM), Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), hypertension. In Ayurveda, Sthaulya (obesity) is regarded as Medoroga, a disorder of Meda Dhatu which includes fat tissue and fat metabolism. In Ayurveda Sthaulya is regarded as Medoroga. In Sthaulya Meda causes obstruction all Strotasa which leads to of Koshthasthit Saman Vayu Vriddhi, which in turn causes Jatharagnivardhana. It leads to Medadhatvagni Mandya and augmentation of Meda which results in Chalaspika, Chalaudara, Chala stana. According to WHO World Health Statistics Report 2012, globally one in 6 adults are obese and nearly 2.8 million individuals die each year due to overweight. Amrutadya Guggulu shows Rasa-Katu, Tikta, Kashaya, Guna-Laghu, Ruksha and Virya-Ushna, Vipaka-Katu, Dosha, Karma-Kapha Vatashamaka is effective in the management of Sthaulya. The ingredients of Udvartana Triphala (Kaphahara, Deepan), Musta, Darvi, Devdaru are Tikta, Kashay, Laghu, Ruksha Gunatamak having Sthaulyahara property. Bashpa Sweda given after Udvartana will make Vilayana of Vikruta meda. Due to this property, it breaks the Samprapti of Sthaulya. Hence the present attempt is done to encompass the upto date comprehensive literature to study the mode of action of Amrutadya Guggulu and Udvartna followed by Bashpa Sweda in the management of Sthaulya w.s.r. to Ayurvedic properties. Total 40 patients were enrolled in this study, significant result was seen in all subjective criteria, also 4 to 4.5kg weight loss is seen in all patients. For statistical analysis paired student ‘t’ test, Wilcoxon test were used