International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research
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Role of Ayurveda in Postponing Arthroplasty in Severe Degenerative Joint Diseases
Get PDFDegenerative joint disease, also known as osteoarthritis (OA) is a common “wear and tear” disease. Typically, relentless repetitive motion deteriorates structural joints and causes inflammation is the underlying cause of this illness. Although it may affect any joint, it is usually seen in the hands, hips, knees, and spine. Bilateral hip osteoarthritis is described as a non-inflammatory degenerative condition of the hip joint that typically manifests in middle or late life. It is marked by acetabular dysplasia and growth or maturational abnormalities in the femoral neck and head. Pain experienced while moving or carrying weight is a prevalent symptom. As per Ayurvedic classics, the clinical presentation can be understood as Sandhigatavata in the initial stages and later as Asthigathavatha. Initial presentation includes difficulty in moving joints. Bony pain and joint discomfort are explained as Sakthi and Sandhi Shoolam and associated with Theevram balakshayam [severe weakness]. Internal and external applications of Sneha are the main therapeutic modalities explained in Asthi-majja gatha vatha chikitsa by Bruhathrayees. In Charaka samhitha, Ksheera, Basthi and Sarpi with Thiktha rasa Dravya are mentioned as the primary treatment along with Panchakarmas. Because it is the best of the four Snehas, cow\u27s ghee was chosen for the study. According to Sanskaranuvartana, Ghrita has the ability to change in order to absorb the properties of things that are introduced while retaining its original attributes. Ghee\u27s inherent property, oleate, settles Vata and Pitta while without raising Kapha. Phospholipid bilayers are the core elements of cell membranes. Molecules and ions are unable to directly get into or out of the cell via the lipid layer. We constantly need a lipid medium to go deeper. Asthi, Majja, and Sukra have been considered as deeper Dhatus in Ayurveda. The greatest administration for that is Samana accha snehapana. Degenerative joint condition can be effectively treated with traditional Asthigathavata Chikitsa
Ekal dravya chikitsa of Shwitra mentioned in Bhavprakash Nighantu
Get PDFShwitra is kind of skin disease which has serious cosmetic issue. It is skin disease with unknown etiology in which skin loses its color and develops white patches. Shwitra occurs when pigment producing cells in the skin stop functioning. It is considered as autoimmune disorder in which melanocytes gets destroyed and dies. Shwitra is Tridoshaj according to Ayurveda. Various Hetus which causes Shwitra leads to aggravation of Pitta dosha, which in turn vitiates the other Doshas. Ayurveda quotes Shwitra as Deergha rogha. According to Ayurveda, Shwitra comes under Kushta category. Shwitra is Kashtasadhya vyadhi, may not be cured completely or, it takes long time to cure. First Shodhan chikitsa is done followed by Shaman chikitsa. Hetus like Chardi nigrahana, Papkarma, Atisevan of Katu, Amla, Lavan rasa, Atimatra bhojan. Various drugs are mentioned in Bhavprakash Nighantu for Shaman chikitsa. These drugs are easily available, economical and highly efficacious. Drugs mentioned in Bhavprakash are Bhallatak, Ashwagandha, Khadir, Shinshapa, Kakanasa, Bakul, Kakudumbar, Bijak, Tinish Dravyas which are mentioned above in Bhavprakash Nighantu should be acting through its Rasa virya vipak and Prabhav. Drugs perform Sphotajanan activity, production of melanocytes and Rakta prasadan
An Ayurvedic Approach in the Management of Vatarakta
Get PDFAyurveda, since beginning emphasizes on the importance of wholesome lifestyle for maintenance of health and prevention of several diseases. Changing dietary habit with fast food culture, lack of physical activities and stressful environmental factors are the leading cause of many lifestyle disorders and Vatarakta is one of them. It is characterized by severe pain, swelling, stiffness, inflammation and burning sensation of affected joints. It may be correlated with Gout in contemporary science. A 45 years old female patient visited Panchakarma OPD of S.V.S.P hospital with severe pain, mild oedema, tingling sensation in the joints of hand and leg bilaterally associated with burning sensation and discolouration of both feet since 3 month. She was treated with Shamana aushadhi, Panchakarma therapy and specific dietary intervention for 30 days. Encouraging improvement in both subjective and objective criteria was obtained. This case study may ignite a positive hope for individual suffering from Vatarakta
Evaluation of Dinacharya in the Context of Netra
Get PDF“Sarvaendriynam Nayanam Pradhanam” Chakshurindriya (eye) has been given utmost importance among all the sense organs i.e., nose, ear, eyes, tongue, skin by all the Acharyas. So, it must be protected wisely. Many eye disorders, including refractive errors, dry eye, computer vision syndrome, age-related macular degeneration, cataract, hypertensive retinopathy, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma, have been linked to the changing lifestyle of the modern era. This is especially with regard to the busy modern lifestyle and prolonged use of digital screens in our daily lives, from smartphone’s to computers. The daily routine for eye care as explained in Dincharya (daily regimen), involves a combination of preventive measures, therapeutic practices and lifestyle adjustments. These practices aim to balance the Doshas (internal energies) Vata, Pitta, Kapha associated with eye health. Ayurveda aims at prevention and cure of diseases and explains in detail the Rutucharya, Dinacharya, Sadvritta. In, eye care the Dincharya (daily regimen) includes Anjana (collyrium), Abhyanga (massage), Nasya (nasal instillation of drugs), Snana (bathing), Netraprakshalana (eye wash), Padabhyanga (foot massage), Padaprakshalana (cleaning of foot), and Padatra Dharana (use of footwear), Chhatra dharana, Netra Vyayama (eye exercise). Due to hazardous lifestyle, many people are not taking proper care of own self’s in the right way. Here, this review article explores the application of Dinacharya (daily regimen) principles specifically tailored for eye care, emphasizing a holistic approach to maintain ocular health
Critical Analysis of Karnakshweda with its Modern Aspect
Get PDFShalakyatantra, one of the eight branches of Ayurveda deals with diseases above the level of the clavicle, i.e., Urdhwajatru. In that, there are twenty-eight Karnarogas as described by Acharya Sushruta, Yogratnakara, and Bhavprakasha. Karnaksweda is one of the Karnaroga that resembles Karnanada, but there is vitiation of Pittadi doshas with a predominance of Vata in the channels of Karna, leading to the generation of Venughoshavata, i.e., flute-like sound, because of different etiological factors like Dhatu Kshayaa, Ruksha Bhojana, etc.
In modern science, tinnitus is described as an unwanted auditory perception of internal origin, usually localised, and rarely heard by others. It can be subjective, when experience is of the individual alone, or, less commonly, objective. It, moreover, acts as a symptom rather than a disease with multifactorial etiology. Karnakshweda can be specifically correlated with cochlear synaptic tinnitus, i.e., tinnitus due to inner ear causes. The majority of cases of tinnitus are subjective; objective tinnitus is far less common. Treatment for Karnaksweda is described as the same as for Karnanada, which includes Vatahar Chikitsa, Snehana, Dhoomapana, Karnapoorana, etc., but there is no specific treatment for Tinnitus in modern science because of idiopathic etiopathogenesis. Ayurveda is a more effective science for the management of diseases like tinnitus
Lasunadi Agada in Lootha Visha Chikitsa - A Review
Get PDFAgadatantra had a golden time period in Kerala, and was known in the name of Visha chikitsa. There were excellent Visha vaidhyas who used to treat extreme venomous conditions and even predict the condition of patient just through the Dootha lakshana. As a part of these practices, there were numerous textbooks on Visha chikitsa with unique and exclusive Yogas. Some of the books got maintained, and many got ruined. Among those only few practices are still in use in the management if Visha and still many are untouched. Prayoga samucchaya is a well-known traditional Keraleeya Visha chikitsa textbook written by renowned King Kochunni thamburan, which explains the concepts of Visha and its detail management. Lootha visha is a most frequent and important clinical condition that which a physician encounters in their daily practice. It has got importance in all the time, as its manifestation is in such a way that improper handling of the case may worsen the presentation. There many Agada yogas mentioned in the management of Lootha visha. Lasunadi Agada is a simple yoga explained in Prayoga samucchaya, which contains only 6 drugs, explained in the context of Lootha samanya chikitsa as Pana and Nasya. Presently this yoga is practicing in the name of Lasunadi gulika. So this paper is an attempt to review on the formulation Lasunadi Agada
Importance and Utility of the Principle of Ayurveda for Community Health
Get PDFA nation is built by its citizens and these citizens with their good health, hard work determines the future of a nation. To ensure a bright and prosperous future we need to focus on the health of a community. Community health is defined as simple services that are delivered by common men outside hospitals and clinics. Community health services can be classified into Preventive Health Services, Promotive Health Services, Curative Health Services, and Rehabilitative Health Services. Preventive health services include measures by which we can avoid the disease before its occurrence Dincharya, Ritucharya, Sadvrit, Tryoupstham, and Vegdharan can be included in this category. Similarly, promotive heath care services include Rasayan, Vaajikaran, Ashtaaharvidhi vishesh ayatan, Sadvrit, Tryoupstham. Curative health services include single-drug therapy for the different diseases called Ekal dravya and treatment of Kaas, Swash, Atisaar, Amlapita which are very common. Rehabilitative health services such as physical therapy, counseling, and other mental health services can be provided by Ashwashan chikitsa, Medhya rasaayan, Yoga, Pathya palan, Padansikkarm palan
Stability Study of Pashanbhedadi Churna Used in Treatment of Ashmari (Renal Calculi): with Respect to Baseline Microbial Diagnostic Modalities
Get PDFAshmari (Renal Calculi) is most common disease of urinary system. Ashmari or calculus looks like small gravels/stones hence they are termed as Ashmari. For the treatment of Ashmari Pashanbhedadi Churna was taken as a trial drug. As Pashanbhedadi Churna was trial drug it was necessary to check the stability. Stability of the drug is the time period from the drug production until the time it is intended to be consumed. So, present study was carried out to know the stability of Pashanbhedadi Churna and to check microbial contamination in the Pashanbhedadi Churna at different time interval. Pashanbhedadi Churna was stored in plastic bag. Microbial study of the drug was done at different climatic conditions, humidity and temperature set ups with regular intervals for a period of 11months to analyse mycological and bacteriological findings by wet mount preparation and Gram stain test respectively. Though in different climate, temperature and humidity conditions, at the end of microbial study, Churna has shown absence of microbes for approx.11 months of preparation of drug. So, it is showed that drug is stable in minimum 32°C temperature to maximum 38°C and minimum humidity 23% to maximum 74% humidity. That means stability duration of drug after preparation is approx. 11 months which showed that drug was in a standard condition. Hence it is concluded that stability test of Pashanbhedadi Churna with respect to microbiological findings was negative at room temperature, warm and cold, dry and humid conditions
Varmam Therapy for Common Shoulder Joint Pathological Conditions- A Review
Get PDFVarmam- a discrete medical science and a great contribution of Siddhars to Tamil Nadu. It encompases Varma martial arts, Varma therapy, internal and external medicines. Varma therapy and medicines effectively treat neuro musculoskeletal conditions which is admirable. Shoulder pain is most common orthopaedic condition. It is the third common cause of musculoskeletal consultations in primary care. Approximately 1% of adult develops new shoulder pain annually. Common pathological conditions of shoulder like rotator cuff disorders and adhesive capsulitis etc exhibits similar clinical features like pain and stiffness of shoulder joint and restricted movements. Varma therapy rearranges and regulates the “Vaasi” and consequently helps to maintain the equilibrium of trihumours (Vatham, Pitham, Kapham). This review article explicates the Varma points for the treatment of shoulder pathological conditions, the exact anatomical location of Varma points and the appropriate method of its manipulation, certainly a key to further research articles
A Case Report on the Clinical Efficacy of Kankayana Vati and Pilovos Ointment, A Novel Topical Agent, in the Management of Second-Degree Hemorrhoids
Get PDFHaemorrhoids, caused by the inflammation and symptomatic enlargement of anal cushions, are a common pathological condition. The conventional medical treatment of haemorrhoids shares similarities with Arsoroga in Ayurveda, both in terms of etiology and clinical features. Kankayana Vati is a widely used internal medicine for haemorrhoids, although the dosage has not been explicitly specified. Additionally, a novel ointment, Pilovos, has been developed for local application to provide symptomatic relief. This case study explores the combined efficacy of Kankayana Vati (2 grams per day) and Pilovos ointment in the management of second-degree haemorrhoids in a 32-year-old male patient