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An Anatomical Study of Phana Marma w.s.r to Dushta Pratishyaya (Chronic Rhinosinusitis)
Get PDFMarmas are essential places throughout the body. The term Marma originates from the Sanskrit root "Mru" and refers to a critical area or point in the body, where injury can lead to severe repercussions. It also signifies the essential life essence. According to Acharya Sushruta, Ayurveda elucidates approximately 107 Marmas, specifically in Jathruurdva. Marmas are regarded as significant sites of Prana, and Phanamarma, classified under Vaikalya-Karamarma, is situated on either side of the nostrils, which serve as the conduit for Phana marma, emanating from the Ghrana sangyavaha srotas. Olfactory loss can be partial (hyposmia) or total (anosmia), and may be transient or enduring, contingent upon the underlying reason. The term Phana refers to the enlarged lateral aspect of the nose or the inflated hood of a serpent. The site of Phana Marma presents a divergence of view between Acharya Sushruta and Vagbhata (Astanga Sangraha); yet, both elucidate the analogous Viddha lakshana. Therefore, this study is conducted to resolve the ambiguity of its placement. Chronic rhinosinusitis is a common illness with significant physical and social consequences in daily life. Accessible diagnostic tools must be both cost-effective and reasonably predictive for all persons. X-ray PNS radiography employing the Water\u27s view may aid in the diagnosis of sinusitis. This study aimed to evaluate the predictive effectiveness of X-ray PNS 450 (Water’s view) in the initial diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis
The Specific Applications of Yantras and Shastras: A Literary Review and Recent Developments in Shalya Tantra
Get PDFAyurveda is an eternal science that existed in the universal consciousness. Aim of Ayurveda is the maintenance of health in a healthy man and relief from disease in patients. The Ayurveda categorised into eight branches (Astangas of Ayurveda) and among some branches deals with different equipments and instruments (Yantras and Shastras) for different therapeutic purposes. These Yantras and Shastras are mainly used in surgical and parasurgical procedures. The surgical activities (Shastra karma) are of eight kinds viz Chedhana, Bhedhana, Lekhana, Vedhana, Eshana, Aharana, Visravana and Seevana requires utilisation of different yantras and Shastras. Ancient acharyas gives their opinion about the number of Yantras, shastras, Anushastras, etc, according to their view. According to Acharya Sushruta there are 101 Yantras, 20 Shastras, 25 Upayantras and 14 Anushastras. These are the major equipments used in Ayurveda surgery. The development has seen for any surgical operation major/minor in terms of surgical instruments (blunt/Sharp) Patients preparation requirements and operation theatre equipment and drugs required for anaesthesia, sterilization requirements, medicine, etc
Dantaswasthya in Ayurveda w.s.r. to Dantadhavan
Get PDFIn modern life, faulty lifestyles and poor dietary habits have led to a significant rise in oral diseases. Where Ayurveda science’s Prayojana- “Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam” emphasizing the importance of maintaining health. The Ayurvedic daily regimen or Dinacharya, provides detailed guidelines for promoting oro-dental health, including the practice of Dantadhavan (tooth cleaning). Various herbs recommended by different Acharyas play a crucial role in Dantadhavan, while some Acharyas also list herbs that should be avoided. This paper aims to explore various Ayurvedic herbs to promote orodental health and prevent various common orodental problems. Various tooth brushing and flossing techniques are mentioned separately in today’s practice, but these methods only emphasize on cleaning of teeth, on the contrary Danta dhawan dravyas don’t clean not only the oral cavity but also aids their medicinal properties to prevent diseases
Revitalizing Breath: Ayurvedic Insights into Bronchial Asthma Management via Vamana Karma
Get PDFBronchial Asthma is a disease characterized by episodic airway obstruction and hyper responsiveness, accompanied by airway inflammation. Bronchial Asthma is compared with Tamaka Shwasa that affects the Pranavaha Srotas and characterized by Deergha shwasa, Ghurgurka, Shwasa krichhrata, which is Pranaprapeedaka in nature. It is a Kaphavataja Vyadhi for which Vamana Karma is said to be the best line of treatment, specifically in Vega kaala. Material and methods- In this case, a 33-year-old female patient who is not a known case of diabetes mellitus or hypertension, but a known case of bronchial asthma, complained of wheezing, chest tightness, and breathing difficulty for past one year, Vamana Karma was administered to the patient with Madanaphala pippali yoga. Assessment was done on symptoms of Tamaka Shwasa and Bronchial Asthma along with serum IgE levels before and after the treatment. Results- Significant reduction in clinical symptoms like wheezing, chest tightness and breathing difficulty along with serum IgE levels were noted after Vamana Karma. Conclusion- Panchakarma offers a comprehensive approach to detoxification, particularly for complex and chronic condition like Tamaka Shwasa. Vamana Karma is essential for addressing the underlying pathology, by effectively eliminating the vitiated doshas from the body and subsequently incorporating the Shamanoushadhi can enhance their recovery and significantly reduce the likelihood of relapse
Pancha Bhautika Taila - A Nutritious Nasya in Children
Get PDFPanchabhautika taila (PBT) a formulation explained in Kashyapa Samitha Kalpasthana is said to strengthen the psycho somatic condition of children exclusively, when used as Nasya. This formulation is indicated in the disorders of eye, head, oral cavity, neurological disorders like dumbness deafness etc. PBT not only supports the healthy milestones or growth of children but also prevents many early onsets of diseases like premature greying of hairs, vision problems, disorder of sleep and concentration etc. The present-day school going children are facing so many health hazards like vision issues, audibility, sleep disorders along with concentration lacuna as they are constantly exposed to radiation of mobile, TV, smart board etc. which are the hazards of modern lifestyle changes. Thus, this formulation which is said to strengthen the psycho somatic condition of children was selected and evaluated for its nutritional aspects. The analytical study revealed that this formulation contains calcium, potassium, iodine, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin E in specified concentration. This confirms that Panchabhautika taila is a nutritional combo pack for children if instilled as Nasya (nasal drops) which supports the concept of formulation Smriti Medha Vapur Balam (strengthens the memory, intellect and body) as explained in Kasyapa Samhita
A Holistic Approach Through Panchakarma in Management of Sarvanga Vata
Get PDFSarvangavata is a type of Vatavyadhi which may be caused due to Kevala vata or Samsrushta vata and is characterized by Cheshtanivrutti (motor deficit /weakness), Vak stambha (dysarthria), Sira snayu shoshana (degeneration of nerve cells/axons/muscle wasting/flaccidity), Pada sankocha. Case report: of A 25-year-old female patient presented with a 4-year history of progressive weakness and wasting in all four limbs, resulting in difficulty walking without support, imbalance, generalized heaviness and weakness altered gait, slurred speech is explained here. Methodology: Treatment modalities like Sarvanga Agnichikitsa lepa, Koshta shodhana with Nimbamritadi eranda taila f/b Sarvanga Abhyanga, Shashtikashali pinda sweda, Sahacharadi ksheera basti and Shamana chikitsa were given. Conclusion: Patient showed significant improvement in the symptoms through the combined effects of Panchakarma and Shamanoushadhis
Development of a Clinical Diagnostic Parameter for Diagnosis of Lumbosacral Disc Prolapse with respect to the Tender Point Based on MRI and CT Scan Findings
Get PDFA quite common, painful disorder of the spine is Intervertebral Disc Prolapse (IVDP). Usually, pain is brought on either by repetitive twisting, bending, or heavy lifting. The pain starts in the lower back mainly the lumbosacral region because of its mobility and radiates to the gluteal region and posterior thigh. Clinical assessment and imaging studies are used now-a-days to evaluate the patient’s symptoms. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and CT scanning employed to identify the etiological factors and determine the level of the anatomical abnormality in spinal diseases. But MRI scan is considered to be one of the expensive test in radiological diagnostics, due to which economically weaker patients are unable to afford it and suffer throughout their life with pain due to lack of proper diagnosis and treatment. So, in this research work tender point of lower back have been identified. The relationship between the radiological findings and tender point is found statistically highly significant
A Comparative Clinical Study to Evaluvate the Efficacy of Vasadrakshadi Kashaya and Nayopayam Kashaya in Tamaka Shwasa w.s.r to Bronchial Asthma
Get PDFTamaka Shwasa is a Pranavahasrotoroga. Any deviation from the normal physiology of respiration can be considered as Shwasaroga. The word Tamaka denotes darkness. The disease is termed Tamka Shwasa since it aggravates during Durdina/cloudy days and on adopting Kapaha and Vata aggravating food and regimens. Various etiological factors including diet, regimens, certain external factors and some diseases when aggravates finally leads to Shwasaroga. All these etiological factors aggravate Vata and Kapha dosha. Aggravated Kapha dosa accumulates in Pranavahasrotas obstruction normal flow of Prana vayu, when Prana vayu tries to overcome this obstruction, it takes a Villoma gati and moves upward resulting in Shwasa which is manifested as symptoms like breathing difficulty. Acharya Charaka has clearly mentioned the importance of Nidana parivarjana along with Shodhana and Shamana chikitsa with special importance to Vatahara, Brmhana and Shamana chikitsa. The present comparative study was done to evaluate the efficacy of Vasadrakshadi Kashaya and Nayopayam Kashaya in managing Tamaka Shwasa. It was observed that Vasadrakshadi Kashaya proved more effective in reducing Kasa in Tamak Shwasa patients, both Kashyas are effective but Nayopayam Kashya is more effective than Vasadrakshadi kashaya in managing Tamaka Shwasa
Giloye - Root of Immortality for Past, Present & Future in Affordable Price
Get PDFAim: An explicit study of Giloye (Tinospora cordifolia Wild. & Miers.) to find out its safety and solution to the loopholes that are preventing its multidimensional therapeutic efficacy from spreading globally. Material and method: Information regarding the Giloye (Amrita) was collected from various ancient works of literature, Nighantu (lexicons of medicinal plants), recent journals, and information was also gathered from the internet. For various references like Vedic and mythological references, text related to Dravyaguna and published articles were referred to. Result: From the above study, it was concluded that Giloye "The magical herb" is an Amrita (elixir) for humankind because of its easy propagation, affordable price, diverse uses, and effective pharmacological action. No significant information is available on Giloye regarding toxicity on therapeutic dosage. But we noticed from the above study that we must focus on some important points like Dissemination of identity of herbs to the public, Digitalization of pharmacovigilance program. Conclusion: Herbs like Guduchi are popular and is being used for various disorders for many years. Various researches was also conducted on Guduchi which proves its safety and efficacy. Thus, it is reiterated that “Guduchi” ayurvedic herb is safe and cost-effective however it should be used after proper consultation from Ayurvedic medical practitioners. If rules and regulations or proper platforms like mentioned below are not made for use of Giloye or any other herb or Ayurvedic formulation, then the day is not due when a tragedy like thalidomide will be in front of us in Ayurveda itself
Ayurveda Management of Primary Infertility due to Partial Tubal Blockage with Polycystic Ovarian Disease
Get PDFInfertility is defined as the inability to conceive with in one or more years of regular unprotected coitus. Out of the many factors, tubal factors causing infertility account for about 25-30 % of all cases of infertility. The goal of the current treatment was to manage PCOD through Ayurvedic practices, aiming to promote regular ovulation and ultimately support a healthy pregnancy and successful childbirth. According to Ayurvedic principles, this case was diagnosed as Vandhyatva (infertility) due to Nashtartava (which can be associated with Polycystic Ovarian Disease) and tubal blockage, which is linked to Artava Vaha Strotosangha. Here is a case study of a 27-years-old female patient residing in Jaipur who consulted in OPD of the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) Jaipur on 26-7-23 with the chief complaint of being unable to conceive in the last 6 years and associated complaint of burning micturition since 6 years (on/off). Her hysterosalpingography findings were suggestive of patent right fallopian tube, partial block of left fimbria end, mild dilatation of fimbria end of both tubes. And ultrasound sonography was suggestive bilateral small ovarian haemorrhagic cyst. The patient was treated with Yoga basti (Anuvasana basti with Dashmool tail and Triphaladi taila and Aasthapana basti with Dashmool kwath, Punarnavashtak kwath, Erandmool kwath, Amalaki churna) for 2 cycles, with oral ayurvedic medicine. The patient missed her period on 30-11-23 and did her urine pregnancy test on 06-01-24, which was found to be positive. From this case study, it is concluded that Yoga basti are effective in treating infertility due to partial tubal block