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Review on Malahara Kalpanas Indicated in Vipadika
Full text linkMalahara Kalpana can be regarded as a traditional Ayurvedic ointment preparation. Depending on the intended application, these formulations usually have a base of Siktha taila together with powdered herbal, metallic, or mineral drugs. Beeswax and Tila taila are combined in a ratio of either 1:6 or 1:5 to make Siktha taila. Vipadika is one of the skin disorders that Malahara Kalpanas are used to heal. Vipadika, often referred to as cracked feet, is a common but neglected volar skin condition. It is characterized by Darana (cracks), Kandu (itching), and Vedana (pain). Due to its properties of oleation, cleansing, healing, and scar reduction, Malahara Kalpana is beneficial for treating Vipadika. This paper aims to discuss the possible actions of Malahara preparations indicated for the treatment of Vipadika
Chuntaivatral Chooranam (Polyherbal Formulation) in Siddha Medicine- A Literature Review
Full text linkChuntaivatral Chooranam is a polyherbal preparation which is used in the treatment of various diseases such as diarrhea, dysentery, indigestion, and haemorrhoids. This Chooranam is mentioned in Siddha Vaitya Thirattu and is prepared with 7 ingredients. This review study is focused to develop scientific documentary evidence for medicinal ingredients of Chuntaivatral Chooranam. This study presents an organized compilation and analysis of data sourced from traditional Siddha Medicine textbooks and research publications on website. The data drawn from variety of ancient and contemporary texts were systematically collected and categorized from Oct to Nov 2024. Collected data were processed and analyzed by using MS Excel spreadsheets. All ingredients of Chuntaivatral Chooranam are herbs, which are from 7 different families. According to the data, parts used in the plants are 7 different sources as dried fruit, leaf, dried pericarp, kernel, fruit rind, fruit, and seed; each of them represents 14.28%. Out of 7 ingredients 42.85% has astringent taste, 57.14% with cold potency and 85.71% with pungent efficacy. Based on phytochemical analysis among the ingredients; 100% of the ingredients constitute flavonoids, tannin, phenol, saponin, volatile oil, alkaloid, and ascorbic acid, while 42.85% of them are carbohydrates and protein (42.85%). All the ingredients show astringent, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity, 85.71% of them exhibit anti-diarrheal while 57.14% shows stomachic, anthelmintic and anti-diabetic activity each. Therefore, this review provides useful documentation of Chuntaivatral Chooranam. However further scientific studies should be performed in future regarding chemical and toxicity analysis
Ayurvedic Management of Sidhma Kushta: An Evidence Based Case Report
Full text linkAlteration to the typical skin texture causes mental and physical discomfort for any individuals. There are several skin diseases which affect the person’s psychological status and disturb the social life. Among those conditions psoriasis is most common, the worldwide prevalence of psoriasis is about 2%, but varies according to regions. Psoriasis is a papulosquamous skin disease, was originally thought of as a disorder primarily of epidermal keratinocytes, but is now recognized as one of the commonest immune-mediated disorders. Sidhma kushta is an ayurvedic classification of skin diseases that shares similar symptoms and characteristics. Ayurveda offers a well-defined treatment protocol after analysing the vitiated Dosha and Dooshya. The treatment includes Deepana, Paachana, Shamana, Sodhana and Rasayana. Along with that, patient strictly followed proper Pathyas and avoided all the Apathyas. Takradhara, Snehapaana and Virechana along with external applications gave significant improvement in patient’s condition. With the increasing demand for Ayurvedic intervention in psoriasis management, establishing an evidence-based protocol is essential. This case study provides a systematic assessment for evaluating ayurvedic treatment and employs the Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) score to measure improvements in skin conditions. On follow up total appearance of the skin found to be improved and patient’s symptoms reduced well
Pharmaceutical Standardization of Amapachaka Vati: A Herbo-Mineral Formulation
Full text linkIntroduction: Standardization of formulation is essential to certify their quality, purity and reproducibility. The standard of an Ayurvedic product can be assessed by analysing the analytical parameters of raw drugs, in-process materials, and the finished products. Amapachaka Vati is a well-known Ayurvedic herbo-mineral formulation which is mentioned by Chikitsapradip in Agnimandhya and Ajirna. Till date, no work has been done on pharmaceutical standardization of Amapachaka Vati. The present study was aimed to develop Standard Manufacturing Procedure (S.M.P.) of Amapachaka Vati. Materials and methods: In pharmaceutical process, 3 batches of Amapachaka Vati were carried out with the Shodhana procedure of required ingredients. Organoleptic and physicochemical analysis of raw, in-process and finished product were done. HPTLC and heavy metal analysis of finished product were also carried out. Results: In all three batches of Amapachaka Vati average 97.11% yield was found. Prepared Vati was greenish brown in color with characteristic odor. Physical parameters of Vati were in compliance with the general consideration of IP standards. HPTLC profile shows 6,5,8 peaks in 254, 366, and 540 nm. Conclusion: The preparation method of Amapachaka Vati carried out here can be considered as Standard Manufacturing Procedure (S.M.P.) as no previous standards are available for this preparation. Evaluated parameters for Amapachaka Vati can be used in future reference as a standard
Effect of Lasunerandadi Kashaya in Oligomenorrhea Associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Full text linkPolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous, multisystem endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age that is characterized by chronic anovulation, resulting in infertility, irregular bleeding, obesity, and hirsutism. The prevalence of PCOS in reproductive-age women was mentioned as 20% to 30%, with 90% of affected women presenting with oligomenorrhea, 30% with amenorrhea, and 50% being obese. In Ayurveda, there is no direct correlation with Polycystic ovarian syndrome. Kapha vata avarana causing Artavanasha, which is explained as Nashtartava by Susrutha, can be considered in this particular disease. This case series contains 4 cases of oligomenorrhea associated with PCOS with BMI > 25 Kg/m2 attended the OPD of Prasuti evam Striroga, Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram. Effect of Lasunerandadi Kashaya was analysed and was found effective in oligomenorrhea associated with PCOS
Systematic Review of Amavata w.s.r. to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Full text linkThe main aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of the healthy person and to cure the disease of a diseased person. In the present era Amavata is the most prevalent and debilitating form of joint illness. Amavata term is derived from two words Ama and Vata, the condition which is caused by accumulation of Ama and Vata and it is a Madhyam Roga Marga Vyadhi. Due to Hetu Sevan when circulating Ama combines with vitiated Vata and get accumulated in Sandhis. Vata acts as an Avaraka and blocks Shrotas the pathogenesis of Amavata occurs. Amavata is a disease of Rasvaha Shrotas and the clinical presentation of Amavata like pain, swelling, stiffness, fever, redness, general debility, fatigue, closely mimics with the special variety of rheumatological disorders called rheumatoid arthritis. In Vedic Kala, only Atharva Veda mention the Sandhi related Vyadhis. In various Samhitas the fragmented description of Amavata is available. But only in Madhav Nidan separate chapter is mentioned about the etiology, clinical features, types and prognosis of Amavata. In the disease of Amavata due to Agnimandhya, Amotpatti, and Sadhivikriti occurs. The therapy which normalizes Agni, metabolizes Ama, and regulates Vata and maintains healthy Sandhi and Sandhistha shleshma will be the supreme one of this disease. As per Ayurveda, the line of treatment for the management of Amavata as described by Chakradatta are Langhana, Swedana, Tikta, Deepaniya, Katu drugs and other Panchakarma procedures like Virechana, Snehpana, Basti Karma, Saindhvadi Anuvasana Basti etc. So, the present study deals with the systematic review of Amavata, from all the classics of Ayurveda, and its management
Comparative Analysis of Romaka Lavana and Vida Lavana Prepared by Two Different Methods Using XRD and EDAX
Full text linkRomaka Lavana and Vida Lavana are the two salts mentioned under Lavana varga in Ayurveda. Romaka Lavana is a naturally occurring salt, which is collected from the banks of Sambhar Salt Lake, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Vida lavana is a salt artificially prepared from Amalaki churna and Romaka lavana. Various methods for the preparation of Vida Lavana was mentioned in the classical Rasasastra textbooks. In the present study Rasatarangini reference was adopted. There are significant challenges to the classical method of preparation of Vida Lavana in terms of temperature, time consumed as well as yield of final product. Some of the challenges with the classical methodology can be addressed by an electric muffle furnace, which provides a more uniform and precisely regulated alternative. Hence two different heating pattern as well as time duration was adopted here to prepare Vida lavana using an Electric muffle furnace. The final products obtained from these methods and Romaka Lavana used for the preparation of Vida lavana were analysed by XRD and EDAX to determine the elemental composition. The study findings show that, the product obtained after the two methods predominantly contains sodium chloride
Graceful Ageing Through Ayurveda - A Retrospective Pilot Study Among Participants Above 80 Years of Age
Full text linkThe pathophysiological process of aging is progressive and irreversible, resulting in a loss of tissue and cell activities as well as an increased risk of certain diseases. Diseases like neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, musculoskeletal ailments, and immune system disorders are increasingly prevalent among old age. The universal process of aging most likely started with the beginning of life. The accumulation of various harmful aging-related alterations in the cells and tissues gradually reduces function and may ultimately result in death. Aging is one of the many human illness that Ayurveda addresses holistically. It is categorized as a Yapya (palliative) and natural sickness. The body undergoes a number of changes as people age, including changes in mental and cognitive abilities, exterior appearance, Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Agni, Oja, and other conditions. Ayurveda maintains Dhatu samya (homeostasis) through a comprehensive strategy, for which a number of principles have been outlined. It is believed that aging is an illness that might appear at any time. As a result, a thorough explanation of how to prevent, maintain, and treat aging has been provided; if followed, this will result in a long, healthy life. Method: Survey study, 31 participants from different parts of Kerala who are above 80 years of age was contacted and an online survey via google form was conducted. Objective: To highlight the importance of following Ayurvedic principles for longevity. Result: All the participants were following most of the principles explained in Ayurveda in their daily life. Conclusion – Ayurvedic principles are helping to maintain a healthy long life. So here an effort has been made to document some Ayurvedic principles followed by participants above 80 years of age who lead a healthy long life
Management of Madhumehajanya Dusta-Vrana with Indigenous Drug Followed by Jalokavacharan
Full text linkMithya-ahara vihara is a causative factor leading to become a diabetic. Ayurveda, a science of life, take forward to human being to live healthy. Complications of uncontrolled diabetes mellites (DM) presents with micro and macro vascular changes, atherosclerosis, developing progressive neuropathy, and ischemia in specifically lower limbs. In diabetic patients, regular and proper foot care is an important one. Neuropathic changes may result in formation of ulcers, it may be due to repeated injuries. Presence of infection may hamper in healing of ulcer. These factors inherited to become chronic or non-healing type. Prevention of ulcer can be done with medications and regular dressing.
In Ayurveda, non-healing ulcer can be resembled with Dusta Vrana. Assessment of Dosha prakopa decides to which Vrana Chikitsa upakram (treatment plans) is to be implicated. On the basis of Ayurved chikitsa siddhanta, an attempt is made to treat a case of Dusta vrana. A 55 years old male patient presented with ulcers in left foot with pain, swelling, pus discharge for 6 months. On the basis of Lakshans and Dosha assessment (sign and symptoms), he was diagnosed as Madhumehajanya dusta vrana. This patient was treated successfully with Jalokavacharana (leech Application) followed by indigenous drugs. After 6 months of regular treatment, ulcers were completely healed
A Conceptual Study on Anti-Poisonous Effect of Neeli Patradi Leham
Full text linkAgada Tantra, as one of the eight principal branches of Ayurveda, focuses specifically on the management of Visha diseases, which encompass illnesses caused by toxins or poisons. Agada Tantra\u27s role within Ayurveda is pivotal in addressing Visha diseases through a comprehensive approach that includes identification, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. By blending ancient knowledge with modern insights, Agada Tantra continues to make significant contributions to the understanding and management of toxins and their impact on human health. Kerala indeed has a rich tradition in toxicology, rooted deeply in its ancient texts and practices within Ayurveda. The "Visha Vaidya Jyotsanika" is a renowned Malayalam text that focuses on Visha Chikitsa (toxicology) and offers valuable insights into various formulations and clinical practices. Neelipatradi leham is a formulation serves as a potent remedy mentioned in this text for counter acting poisons. This study emphasize on the components, preparation technique, indications, and efficacy of the formulation