International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research
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A Case Series on Importance of Rukshana Therapy in Spinal Pathology
No full textSpinal pathologies like cervical spondylosis and lumbar spondylosis have become very much prevalent due to lifestyle and environmental factors. Neck pain and low back pain is the leading cause of years lived with disabilities. Ayurveda always insisted on intervening at the early stage of every disease so that the progress of pathology can be prevented. To counteract these conditions, Ayurveda has put forth six-fold treatment methodologies called Shadupakrama. Rukshana is one among them which can be used as both Bahiparimarjana and Antahparimarjana chikitsa. With Rukshana therapy, the body’s oily, sticky, fatty constituents are dried up and reduced. In this case series, three cases related to spinal pathology, especially cervical and lumbar spondylosis were successfully treated by incorporating the principle of Rukshana. Initially, the condition was visualized as Kaphavruta Vata/Vataanubandha Kapha. Hence the first line of treatment should be Kaphavatahara. Apart from these there is the involvement of Ama in the Samprapthi and considering all these factors internally Rukshana was attained via oral medications and externally by Rukshana upakrama. After the Rukshana therapy patient shows marked improvement, assessments were recorded by comparing the grade of pain, joint tenderness, and range of motion before and after treatment. Notable changes are evidence that the Ayurvedic way of approach to treating spinal disorders is effective and successful. After Rukshana karma, Snigdha bahya karma was adopted along with some internal medications
Ayurvedic Management of Pemphigus Vegetans
Get PDFPemphigus vegetans is a group of autoimmune disorder characterized by mucocutaneous bullae or pustules that erode to form hypertrophic papillated plaques that predominantly involve the scalp, and the face. It is the rarest variant of pemphigus vulgaris representing about 1-2% of all pemphigus. It may be correlated with Kardama visarpa in Ayurveda. The contemporary management of pemphigus is by systemic steroids. This case report of a 38 year old, male patient diagnosed with Pemphigus vegetans who presented with pustular lesions with foul smell, reddish spots with hypertrophic papillated lesions on scalp, itching and burning sensation over various body parts especially on upper parts since 20 years. He was treated with both Samana as well as Sodhana therapies for about 1 month. This condition was assessed using Pemphigus diseases area index. After treatment there was a significant reduction in the score. Moreover no new lesions were formed suggesting non progression of the diseases
Comparative Antibacterial Activity of Bharangyadi Yoga Variants w.s.r. to Salmonella Typhi
Get PDFSalmonella typhi, the causative organism of typhoid fever, remains a major global public health concern. Despite the availability of conventional antibiotics, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of Salmonella typhi poses a serious challenge in combating this infectious pathogen. As a result, the exploration of alternative therapeutic options, such as traditional herbal remedies, has gained prominence. Bharangyadi Yoga is a combination of specific herbal ingredients, used in traditional medicine system to address various types of fever and related ailments as mentioned in Sahasrayogam, has to be prepared and administered in the form of Kashaya. In vitro antibacterial activity of Bharangyadi Kashaya and Bharangyadi Arka was carried out by well diffusion method with different concentrations against Salmonella typhi and the area of inhibition of microbial growth is measured. Moderate zone of inhibition was observed in Arka, while no zone of inhibition was seen in any of the concentration of Kashaya. The antibacterial effectiveness of Bharangyadi Arka can be attributed to its volatile and other aqueous extract content, enhanced solubility and release of volatile active constituents. In this study, Arka is established to have better antibacterial activity compare to Kashaya as a new dosage form. However, Negative antibacterial result of Kashaya does not indicate lack of therapeutic effectiveness
Unveiling the Historical and Literary Aspects of Rajavrat: An In-Depth Overview
Get PDFRajavrat known as Lapis lazuli stone is one of the semiprecious stone in Indian alchemy placed under Upratna Varg. Lapis lazuli stone is made up of Metamorphic Rock and chemically it is mixture of minerals (Na S3-Al) Al2 (SiO4)3 with lazurite. It is royal blue in colour and used since century for ornaments, beads and making of decorative items. The ‘blue pigment’ known as ultramarine is extracted from it and used in paintings and colouring agent since middle age. It is one of the most spiritually used stone worldwide and used therapeutically in different system of medicines. In Ayurveda it is mentioned in most of the Rasagranthas and therapeutically given in various ailments mainly in diabetes, alcoholism, and urinary disorders. Its identification, different purification methods, therapeutic uses are described in various texts. An attempt has been made to compile and provide information regarding its historical presence, mineralogical identification, physico-chemical properties and therapeutic uses in different system of medicine
Demographic Study to Evaluate the Morbidity Status of Children in Jodhpur City
Get PDFEvery nation\u27s foundation is its children, and that nation\u27s top priority is to ensure their health. Their early years of life are characterized by their development and growth. The first few years of life are the most important time because of the fast growth and development that is common at this age and necessitates ongoing observation. During this time, roughly 40% of physical growth and 80% of mental development take place. Any obstacle they face at this age could severely restrict their ability to develop and grow. A child who lacks access to health care during these formative years is denied the chance to develop into a healthy adult, and the harm caused in the early years may be permanent or in the long run. Children under the age of five continue to die from ailments that are treatable or preventable. Despite the significant progress in immunization to strengthen the immune system, medical research has not yet developed a fully effective defense against virulent organisms, and occasionally we fail in the struggle for survival. To understand the primary causes of death and the carers\u27 patterns of seeking medical attention before the deaths of such children, a cross-section study encompassing the area of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, was done. The survey was conducted on 1000 children living in the surroundings of the Post Graduate Institute of Ayurved, Dr. S. R. Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur. Demographic studies show that Respiratory tract Infection is the main cause of morbidity in children. In Respiratory tract Infection recurrent cough, recurrent running nose, recurrent nasal obstruction, recurrent sore throat, and breathlessness are included. Out of which maximum number of children suffered from recurrent running nose
Critical Review on Vajikarana yogas Mentioned in Ashtanga Hrudaya
Get PDFVajeekarana, also known as Vrishya Chikitsa, is one of the eight key specialties of Ashtanga Ayurveda. Vajikarana is concerned with aphrodisiacs, virility, and increasing the health of offspring. Ashtanga Hridaya is one Among Bruhatrayee (Greater Trio). Acharya Vagbhata writen the two most important classics like Ashtanga Sangraha and Ashtanga Hridaya. Due to its superior organisation and concision over Ashtanga Sangraha, Ashtanga Hridaya is a far more approachable classic. Vajeekarana vidhi (Aphrodisiac therapy) is explained in the last chapter of Uttarasthana of Ashtanga hrudaya.
According to WHO, Millions of people battle with infertility. One in six people who are of reproductive age worldwide are predicted to become infertile at some point in their lives. Several parts of the world, particularly low- and middle-income nations, still lack access to most modern therapies and their cost is prohibitive. Many Vajikarana yogas are (Aphrodisiac Formulations) mentioned in Ayurvedic classics which are cheaper,easier to prepare, safer and effective. This review Article focuses on unique contribution on Vajeekarana yogas mentioned by Acharya Vagbhata in Ashtanga Hridaya
An Ayurvedic Perspective About Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Get PDFDuchenne muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disease. This is an X-linked recessive disease caused by mutations in the dystrophin protein gene located on the short arm of the X chromosome, in the Xp21 region. It causes progressive muscle weakness due to wasting of muscle fibers. It causes loss of ability to stand, walk, and move before age 10; most patients die in their 20s. Since there is no specific treatment in any medical system and the prognosis of the disease is uncertain, if we start treatment at an early stage, children with DMD can walk, it can slow or stop progressive muscle degeneration. DMD cannot be directly related to a single disease in Ayurveda. Most major neuromuscular disorders are determined by Vata dosha. In Ayurveda, this pathogenesis can be clearly understood by the concept of Adibala Pravrutta Vyadhi (genetic disease). Here the pathogenesis is due to Beeja Bhagavayava Dusti (partial chromosomal defect) leading to Mamsa Vata Dushti
A Case Report on Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Get PDFHeavy drinkers who abruptly cut back on their alcohol intake or give it up entirely risk experiencing alcohol withdrawal. The warning signs and symptoms include agitation, anxiety, irritability, and mild to moderate tremors. Seizure, hallucinations, delirium tremens are the most severe withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms arise from abnormalities in brain chemistry brought on by alcohol, which leads to an excess of neuronal activity when the alcohol is stopped. Ayurveda is a holistic approach which not only takes body into consideration but also mental status. Madatyaya is a wide term explained in our classics, while explaining Madya, Acharaya told that it has properties opposite to that of Ojus, so these substances causing depletion to our body resources can be correlated to Madatyaya. So it’s a case report on alcohol withdrawal symptoms and its effective management using Ayurvedic treatment modalities
Review on the Effect of An Ayurvedic Management Protocol in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Get PDFConsidering the similarities noticed in the etiology and clinical features, COPD can be correlated to Tamaka shvasa among the Pranavaha srotodushti vikara, a condition where Pitta is involved along with Kapha and Vata. Rasayana is the main intervention in such a chronic disease and considering the Doshas and Rasayana, Virecana is the best preparatory Shodhana here to be administered for the patients. In Ayurveda, drug is denoted by the term ‘Bheshaja’ which is defined as the substance through which we can overcome the fear of disease. The ‘Upakarana’ which helps physician for maintaining the healthy condition or to alleviate disorders is said to be Bheshaja. Physician accomplishes the object ‘Vikara shamana’, by giving the appropriate Bheshaja according to different stages and conditions of the patient and disease. According to Ayurveda, action of a drug is based on its Guna, Virya, Vipaka and Prabhava. Fate of the drug always depends on Rasapancaka and it goes in line with modern pharmacodynamics. Besides that, the drug action also depends on the action of agni on that particular drug. In this article, a management protocol review on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease was carried out. The protocol selected and reviewed was Dipana with Panchakola curna in hot water, Snehapana with Kantakari ghrta, Abhyanga with Tila taila followed by Ushmasveda, Virecana with Vidangatanduladi curna and finally Pippali Vardhamana rasayana
A Case Study on the Ayurvedic Approach to Managing Psoriasis (Ek Kustha)
Get PDFEk-Kushta is similar to psoriasis. In the present era, this disease remains a matter of serious concern. These symptoms can be compared to Ek-Kushta. The digestive fire Agni also get Manda consuming red meat, non-veg food and drinks are more prone to get skin diseases like psoriasis or many auto immune disorders. The skin disease was referenced in the Kushta chapter of Charaka Samhita, along with other Samhitas, in our classical texts. For this many different Chikitsas like Shodana shaman, Virechana etc are explained in our classics. Here, a traditional Ayurvedic regimen was attempted to treat a 20 year old male. Methods: Samshodhana with Samshamana medication are the treatment for all varieties of Kushta. In this study, Virechana was administered first, followed by Samshamana medicine. Results: The evaluation of signs and symptoms was conducted prior to the commencement of treatment and subsequently after the completion of treatment. Following 4 weeks of scaling treatment, there was a reduction in the thickness of the skin, which had a sharply defined margin, was indurated, and presented as an erythematous plaque on the scalp, face, chest, abdomen, whole back, upper and lower limbs. Significant improvement in psychological and social behavior, which improved the quality of life of patients. After 4 weeks of treatment, the results of the Positive Auspitz\u27s and candle grease sign were found to be negative. Conclusion: Virechana and Samshamana is effective in the management of Ek-Kushta (Psoriasis). After 4 weeks of observation, it appears Virechana and Samshamana can be used to decrease disease progression