International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research
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A Comprehensive Management of Dushta Vrana Vis-A-Vis Diabetic Ulcer - A Case Study
Get PDFVrana is a clinical condition which occupies the area of skin and remains till body survives. Dushta Vrana is the Vrana having the features of Durgandha (bad smell), Pooyayukta (pus filled), Utsangi (elevated), Chirakali (chronic), Dooshita (afflicted by Tridosha vitiation), Atigandha Varna Srava (discharge with excessive odour and coloured), Vedanayukta (painful) and opposite to Shuddha Vrana (healing wound). Diabetic foot ulcer global prevalence is 6.3% with male predominancy and higher in type 2 diabetic patients (6.4%) than in type 1 diabetics (5.5%).
In this report, a 70-year-old who was diagnosed with chronic non-healing diabetic wound treated with comprehensive Ayurvedic medicines based on the observations made on the nature of the wound. The main cause for the wound was uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus, which was managed with both Ayurveda and conventional drugs. Patient gradually showed improvement. Total healing required 6 months
A Critical Review of Apanavata with special reference to Menstrual Physiology
Get PDFDosha, Dhatu, and Mala constitute the human body. Doshas are an essential component of our body\u27s health, illness, etc. Only by maintaining these Doshas in balance can the human body be kept in a healthy state, and their imbalance results in disease. There are three Doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Due to its ability to control the actions of other Doshas as well, Vata is regarded as the most important among them. The body\u27s Nishkramana of Mutra (urine), Purisha (faeces), Shukra (semen), Artava (menstrual fluid and ovulation) and Garbha (foetus) are all activities of the Apanavata subdivision of Vata. Nearly every Acharya in Ayurveda has quoted about Apanavata and its activities, but because its mechanism of action is not elucidated, we only possess an incomplete comprehension of it. With the aid of current theories, the present study has been done to examine the Apanavata and fully comprehend its role (physiological action). Ovulation and menstruation are associated with Artava nishkraman, but parturition or childbirth is associated with Garbha nishkraman. The main objective of this work is to take into consideration Artava Nishkraman in female reproductive physiology
Clinical Assessment of Dosha Predominance in Shalya Karma Using an Electronic Device Nadi Tarangini
Get PDFShalya Karma i.e., operative procedures for fistula-in-ano, fissure-in-ano, haemorrhoids, appendicitis, cholelithiasis, different hernias etc is nowadays very commonly adopted in which surgeons are highly concerned about the recurrences and complications which highly affects the patient’s quality of life. Ayurveda places a lot of stress on feeling the pulse at the radial artery in order to evaluate the Doshas, but it does not restrict the pulse location to just the radial artery and instead makes it plain that the pulse can be felt from eight different places. The radial artery can be used to learn about the Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas. Nadi Pariksha uses completely all the basic subjects described in Ayurveda. All spheres of medical science is not remained untouched from Nadi Pariksha. Cause-effect /Karya-karan or Nidan-vyadhi relationship can be finely diagnosed with Nadi Pariksha. Therefore, treatment becomes very unique and specific. Whether treatment is of body or mind, it becomes very clear with Nadi Pariksha. In Ayurveda, post-operative Tridosha specific Nadi Pariksha can be considered a more rationale plan for better outcomes in overcoming the recurrences and gaining a lead over modern surgical complications after Shalya Karma. Nadi Tarangini is a tool to detect and analyze information about our inner health. Nadi Tarangini, the pioneer of the modern Nadi Pariksha system, is a perfect synthesis of hardware and intelligent software powered by artificial intelligence
Antimicrobial Activity of Aparajitha Vaporizer and Spray
Get PDFInfectious diseases are responsible for an immense global burden that impacts public health systems and economies worldwide, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. Its control and prevention relies on a thorough understanding of the factors determining transmission. Aparajitha Choornam is a classical Dhoopa yogam used by traditional Ayurvedic physicians since past for fumigation which prevents the spread of infectious fever and also disinfects the air from pathogens. It is highly effective in disinfecting living spaces during the seasonal spread of flu, chicken guinea, chicken pox, measles etc. Aparajitha vaporizer and azep spray are two modified form of Aparajitha dhoopachoornam prepared out of same ingredients that offers more user friendly and round the clock action. The present study compares the antibacterial activity of Aparajitha vaporizer and surface spray with Streptomycine in gram positive and gram negative bacteria and antifungal activity with Clotrimazole in Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans. The method used was Agar Disc Diffusion Method. The zones of inhibitions were calculated and its triplicate was done. To analyse the statistical data, one-way ANOVA and Dunnets tests were performed. The antibacterial activity of streptomycin and samples using Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus and streptococus mutans were found to be nearly same. Similarly antifungal activity of samples and clotrimazole as standard drug with aspergillus niger and with candida albicans were nearly same. The formulation of vaporizer and spray is purely herbal and thus it is beneficial to replace these with chemicals containing the same. The health benefits of these herbs were also got by using this herbal spray and vaporizer and can confidently use in the rooms of pregnant women, infants, old people etc. Thus this work gives a scientific validation of antimicrobial activity of Aparajitha vaporizer and surface spray which is more customer friendly
Management of Addiction of Tobacco Through Ayurveda - A Formative Evaluation Study
Get PDFAccording to global cigarette smoking statistics, over a billion people are estimated to be regular smokers, despite knowing the harmful effects of it. This is because they are unable to discontinue the tobacco due to severe addiction. The same thing happens with tobacco when taken in chewing form. The present paper is Literary Research designed based on formative evaluation studies to evaluate the existing phenomena mentioned in Ayurveda and construct the treatment method which can be implemented to treat the hazardous effects of tobacco and to help in its de-addiction. A review of literature is done primarily from three major classical Ayurveda texts mainly Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtang Hruday. The references co-relating with inhaling and chewing toxic substances are collected from these classical texts. Treatment methods and herbs used in these references are then compiled, and categorized and a treatment plan is designed for the de-addiction of tobacco. Classical treatments of Ayurveda like Dhumpan, Kaval and Gandush, and Nasya are helpful to reduce urges and cravings for tobacco. Shirodhara and Yoga provide tranquility of mind and reduce stress and anxiety. Panchkarma therapy purifies the body by eliminating accumulated toxins. Rasayan treatment helps to rejuvenate and recover the damage caused by tobacco. It can be concluded that the principles of Ayurveda are useful to quit tobacco addiction and reduce its hazardous effects
Healing Effect of Taila Dahana after Padana in Pilonidal Sinus
Get PDFPilonidal sinus is an epithelium lined tract, situated in sacrococcygeal region, containing hairs and unhealthy granulation tissue. The treatment includes both conservative and surgical procedures. It is highly recurrent in nature, which makes this condition more difficult to treat. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated with Salyaja nadivrana and treatment are Agnikarma (cautery), Eshana (probing), Padana (incision), Taila daha (cautery with oil) and Ksharasutra. Dahana (cautery) with Swarjikadi taila which is a type of Snigdha agnikarma (unctous cautery) after incision of pilonidal sinus tract as a one time procedure was done in a 29 year old male patient with pain, swelling and pus discharge from natal cleft. Healing was assessed by parameters like pain, granulation tissue and size of wound using grading method. Pain was much lesser, granulation tissue formation was normal and healing was improved in lesser time. The present study is to evaluate the healing effect of Dahana with Svarjikadi taila in pilonidal sinus after eshana and padana (full length incision of tract)
An Introduction to Ayurvedic Methods of Bloodletting
Get PDFAyurveda aims to prevent and cure diseases. In Ayurvedic system of medicine, bloodletting procedure is a kind of para-surgery practiced for the treatment of specifically blood borne diseases along with other surgical diseases. Therapeutic bloodletting is indicated in abscess, cellulitis, chronic ulcers resulting from snake bite, filariasis, genital infections, gout, herpes, inflammatory conditions, Skin disorders, tumors, ulcers, etc. While mentioning the five methods of body detoxification, the Ayurvedic texts mentions bloodletting as one among them, so it is one of the important therapies in Panchakarma. Bloodletting is also known as Phlebotomy and considered to be a prime treatment modality among the surgical procedures in Ayurveda. With curative aspects it also acts in preventive and promotive aspects. The vitiated impure blood is removed out from the body by the seven procedures - Venesection (Siravyadhana), scrapping (Pracchanna karma), horn application (Sringa avacharana), gourd application (Alabu avacharana), leech application (Jalauka avacharana), application of cupping pot/glass (Ghatiyantra avacharana), and needle application (Suchivyadhana). Bloodletting is also used to lower the iron levels and prevents its accumulation in various organs. Therapeutic bleed is a holistic treatment for impure blood and it helps to bring the body back into its natural and homoeostatic state
A Comprehensive Review of Kachur (Curcuma Zedoaria Rosc.): A Potent Herbal Drug for Various Ailments
Get PDFBackground: Kachur (Curcuma Zedoaria Rviosc.) is a perennial herb found in tropical and sub-tropical countries such as India, Thailand and Japan. Various parts of this plant are used in Ayurveda having properties like Rochan, Deepana, Krumigna, Yakurit uttejaka, Anulomak, Raktashodhaka, Sothaharah, etc. and other folk medicines for the treatment of different aliments such as diarrhea, flatulence and dyspepsia and many more. Aim: To review comprehensive literature on Kachur (Curcuma Zedoaria Rosc.) w.s.r. to its ethnomedicinal uses and pharmacological activities. Material And Methods: The literature review was compiled from available Ayurvedic literatures and various published articles relevant to Kachur. Conclusion: Kachur contains complex range of phytoconstituents due to which it has been reported for its diverse biological activities. It has been studied for various therapeutic activities like anti-microbial activity, anti-oxidant activity, anti-inflammatory activity, antipyretic, etc. It is widely used for treatment of various diseases like worm infestation, leucorrhea, gonorrhea, flatulence, dyspepsia, dropsy, etc
Effect of Dhanwantharam Taila Uttaravasthi and Guggulupanchapala Choorna in Bilateral Tubal Block: A Case Study
Get PDFThe prevalence of tubal factor infertility is higher in India due to higher rates of unrecognized PID (pelvic Inflammatory Disease). The risk of PID leading to scarring, adhesions, and partial or total obstruction of fallopian tubes necessities an aggressive approach to managing PID. PID has features similar to Yoniroga paripluta caused by Vata pitta dusti. In this case study, the patient experienced thick yellowish-white mucoid vaginal discharge while also suffering from recurrent UTIs for six months. She was diagnosed with bilateral tubal block and had a one-year history of infertility. The line of treatment was to normalize Vata-pitta dosha, as Paripluta was the root cause of tubal blockage here. Here the aim was to alleviate vitiated Vata pitta dosha and achieve Artava vaha sroto sodhana. Srotorodha in the Artava vaha srotas were eliminated by proper Sodhana, Shamana, and Sthanika chikitsa. Uttara vasthi effectively removes tubal block as it can deliver medicines close to the fallopian tube. Uttara vasthi with Dhanwantharam tailam can relieve abnormalities of the fallopian tube generated by Rooksha, Daruna, and Khara guna of Vata. All this management not only helps to get tube patency but also restores its normal physiological function. After receiving treatment for six months, the patient came with a normal Hysterosalpingography (HSG) report and reported symptomatic improvement
A Meticulous Review of Clinical Utility of Madhura Rasa as Expounded in Charaka Samhitha
Get PDFAyurveda, the science of life, is one of the oldest medical sciences in the world. One among the Great Trio of Ayurveda is Charaka Samhitha by Agnivesha. It is constituted of 120 chapters spread across 8 Sthaanas (sections). The review of references of Madhura across Charaka Samhitha was started by thorough screening using E–Samhitha where Madhura or its synonyms were searched for. The references obtained were tabulated with brief context, application and usage. The literature search of Charaka Samhitha proffered 104 references pertaining to clinical utility of Madhura Rasa were Madhura /its synonyms were directly mentioned. From the 104 references of Madhura Rasa, 14 contexts pointed it out as Nidana – causative factor, 31 contexts as Lakshana – Signs/symptoms/properties and 59 contexts highlighted it as a Chikitsa – treatment/essential regimen. Of these 104 references, 93 were for internal usage and 11 for external utility. Further work towards use of appropriate drugs from Madhura Skandha is essential for beneficial and effective use of Madhura Rasa in clinical practice