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Evidence Based Reality Checks on Safety & Efficacy of Herbo-Mineral/Metallic Formulations
Get PDFThe progressive acceptance of Ayurveda and its medicines post-pandemic creates new beginnings. Ayurvedic medicines are ancient, and their resurgence is necessary. Earlier, it was believed that Ayurvedic medicines are safe for all. But past centuries, awareness regarding toxicities caused by them is well proliferated among populations. The Safety and efficacy related concerns of Ayurvedic herbo-mineral/metallic formulations need to be clarified for the globalization of Ayurveda. R&D in drug development, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacovigilance sections need to be carried out. This article provides justifications on the safety and efficacy concerns through compiling research on various formulations
Gastroprotective Effect of Samudradya Churna wsr of Parinama Shula: A Classical Review
No full textAccording to several researches on the number of cases of duodenal ulcers, these conditions are believed to affect 5 to 15% of the general population. While dyspepsia is among the most common accompanying symptom of duodenal ulcers, the presentation can range in severity, including gastrointestinal bleeding, gastric outlet obstruction, perforation, or fistula development. This whole entity compared as Parinama Shoola is an Avaranjanya Tridoshaja Vyadhi caused by Vata vitiation, which causes avarana in Kapha and Pitta. It worsens during meal digestion and 3-4 hours after food intake when it gets to the intestines. In modern science, there are drugs for symptomatic relief in the treatment of ulcers (Parinama Shula) that have severe adverse consequences over time. In the Current era, there is a critical need to protect the microbiota of the gut as well as digestive health through the use of Ayurvedic formulations both for preventive and therapeutic purposes. Finally, it is discussed the use of one of the Ayurveda Formulation “Samudradya Churna” with respect to its role in health and disease. This article reviews the indications, contraindications, pharmaceutical action, adverse events, and other key elements in the clinical setting as relates to the essential points
Successfully Treated of Psoriasis by a Constitutional Homeopathic Medicine
Get PDFAn autoimmune multi-systemic condition called psoriasis has an effect on psychological and emotional health, including low self-esteem, stigma, and anxious mental states. The estimated global frequency is about 2%; however, it varies from nation to nation. A 32 years old female patient was diagnosed with psoriasis and she has suffering from voluptuous itching with a burning sensation mainly at night, brownish-red discoloration of skin and also scaly formation. After scratching sometimes oozing blood from the scalp, waist region and legs for the last 7 years. The patient was treated with different kind methods of treatment yet there was no agreeable outcome emerged. Therefore, the patient pursued homoeopathic treatment for a permanent recovery. A constitutional homoeopathic medicine Lycopodium clavatum 200CH was prescribed truly based on symptoms totality. The symptoms improved after the second prescription. According to homoeopathic principles, this led to an increasing the potency of Lycopodium clavatum 1M. After a few months of treatment, a noticeable outcome as well as a perceptible improvement in the PASI Index appeared. This instance demonstrates the beneficial benefits of homoeopathic constitutional treatment of psoriasis
Nutritional and Health Benefits of Millets
Get PDFMillets are group of small seeded grasses that have been cultivated for thousands of years in various parts of the world. They are highly nutritious and versatile, making them an essential part of many traditional diets. Millets are also drought-resistant and require less water than other cereal crops, making them an ideal crop of regions with limited water resources. There are several types of millets like Sorghum, Pearl millet, Proso millet, Kodo millet, Finger millet, Foxtail millet and Barnyard millet, Little millet, Browntop millet. Each type has its unique nutritional profile and uses. Apart from being a nutritious food source, millets also have several health benefits. They are gluten-free, making them an excellent alternative for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Millets are also low in glycemic index, making them an ideal food for people with diabetes. They also have a environmental benefits as they require less water than other crops like rice, wheat, making them ideal for regions with limited water resources. So, this article is an effort to put emphasis on Nutritional and Health Benefits of millets
A Comparative Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effect of Haritakyadi Kwatha and Eladi Churna in the Management of Pittaj Mutrakrichha w.s.r. to Urinary Tract Infection
Get PDFMutrakrichha is a disorder of Mutravahastrotas, The term ‘Mutrakrichha’ means pain and difficulty during passage of urine. Vitiated Pitta and Pratiloma Gati of Apana Vayu are considered to be the two major factors for the pathogenesis of the disease “Mutrakrichha”. The symptoms of Pittaj Mutrakrichha such as Saruja/Krichha Mutrapravrutti (dysuria), Sarakta Mutrata (haematuria), Sadaha Mutrata (burning micturition), Muhurmuhu Mutrapravrutti (increased frequency or urgency of micturition) are coincide with the symptoms of lower urinary tract infection. Clinical presentation of Pittaj Mutrakṛichha shows close resemblance to UTI\u27s as described in modern texts especially with lower urinary tract infections i.e., Urethritis and Cystitis. Globally UTI affect 150 million people worldwide annually. Urinary tract infection is a broad term that encompasses both asymptomatic microbial colonization of the urine and symptomatic infection with microbial invasion and inflammation of urinary tract. E.coli is the most common causative organism to cause UTI. 32 patients who were diagnosed with Pittaj Mutrakrichha w.s.r to urinary tract infection were allocated randomly into two groups. The trial drugs i.e., Haritakyadi Kwatha 50ml was given to 16 patients of group-I and Eladi Churna 3gm was given to 16 patients of group-II for duration of 4 weeks
A Critical Appraisal on Ayurvedaone Swarnaprashana
Get PDFThe administration of processed gold to children is a unique method described in Ayurveda as "Swarnaprashana" by Acharya Kashyapa thousands of years ago. He clearly discussed the administration of Swarna (gold) in children for the benefits of boosting cognition, digestion and metabolism, physical strength, immunity, complexion, fertility, and life span. There are numerous gold formulations and even herbal medications stated by several Acharya for long-term use in children. Swarnaprashana in children is primarily associated with two Ayurvedic contexts: Lehana (supplement) and Jatakarma Samskara (newborn care).
This review is an attempt to objectively assess the Ayurvedaone Swarnaprashana with available data. The mode of administration, and advantages prescribed by Susrutha Samhita are covered below, along with information from associated scientific investigations. According to this assessment, the benefits of Swarnaprashana can be obtained on a variety of levels, including as a general health promoter and specifically for improving intelligence, digestion, metabolism, immunity, physical strength, or skin health. For internal administration, Ayurveda recommends only purified and treated gold
Mode of Action of Akshi Tarpana - A Critical Review Article
No full textAyurveda is the oldest scientific systems of medicine. Shalakya Tantra is one of the branches of Ashtanga Ayurveda which deals with the diseases arise above the clavicle region. This stream of Astanga Ayurveda mainly comprises of etiology, histopathology, symptomatology and treatment in the form of local and systemic administration related to eyes, nose, ears and mouth etc. Kriyakalpa is the treatment method usually adopted in Netra Vikaras. Netra Tarpana is one among the Kriyakalpas which is advised in many Netra rogas to normalize the vitiated Doshas. Akshi Tarpana splits into two words “Akshi” means eye and “Tarpana” means nourishment. Tarpana is a Snigdha Kriya indicated in Vata Dusta ophthalmic conditions mainly in Dristigata Rogas. It is commonly indicated in macular degeneration, computer eye strain, degenerative conditions, myasthenia gravis, drooping of eyelid. The therapeutic effect is advocated for patients suffering from diseases of eye. In healthy people Eye Care Treatment is carried out to protect the eyes from degeneration due to ageing process and to improve the eye sight. Thus Akshi Tarpana is an excellent soothing, relaxing eye treatment to rejuvenate eyes and surrounding tissues. This Review study was performed with the aim to study the concept of Akshi Tarpana, understand the standard procedure of Akshi Tarpana and its efficacy
Effect of Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda & other Ayurvedic Intervention in Cerebral palsy: A Case Report
Get PDFCerebral palsy is a disorder that affects muscle tone, movement and motor skills (the ability to move in a coordinated and purposeful way). Cerebral Palsy cannot be correlated with any single disease or condition mentioned in Ayurveda, as it is a multi-factorial disease. The classical signs and symptoms of CP will fit into criteria of Vata Vyadhi spectrum (Vata predominant disease) like Ekangvata, Sarvangvata, Pakshaghata, Pangu, Kampavata etc and Phakkaroga. Although cerebral palsy cannot be completely cured but treatment will generally enhance a child’s abilities. Agnimandya, Amavastha and Kaphavastha should be considered while planning the line of treatment in CP cases. The selected Ayurvedic treatment modality is highly effective in relieving the signs and symptoms and thus reducing the disability in children with CP. Swedana (sudation) is the therapy that relieves the Stambha (stiffness) of the body, mitigate feeling of Guruta (heaviness) and Sheeta (feeling of cold). Shastika shali panda sweda comes under the category of Saagniseda with Snigda dravya as milk and Shalidhanya. It has Snigdha, Guru, Sthira, Sheeta, Tridoshaghna and Brimhanaguna. In this article, an attempt to treat a child with spastic diplegia using multiple Ayurveda treatment modalities. At the end of one year of treatment, Panchkarma procedures along with internal medication resulted in 15-20% improvement in the overall effect of therapy
Ayurvedic Management of Schizophrenia: A Case Report
Get PDFSchizophrenia is unarguably one of the most devastating mental illnesses, that affect how a person thinks, feels and behaves. This leads to symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized behavior and impaired cognitive ability. The life time prevalence of schizophrenia is about 0.7% and requires lifelong management like medications, psychotherapy, and adequate social support. Symptoms of Schizophrenia are similar to that of Unmada mentioned in Ayurveda classics. Ayurveda has proven promising results in reducing the symptoms and improving the quality of life.
This paper deals with a diagnosed case of schizophrenia which can be correlated with Vatika Unmada with Kapha Anubandha based on signs and symptoms. A 38-year-old female patient approached in our OPD and took two courses of treatment in 2021 December and 2022 October with complaints of disturbed sleep, hearing voices, night mares, lack of confidence, inability to make decisions, fear and wandering. The treatment was planned based on the signs and symptoms. Snehapana, Virechana, Vasti and Nasya were done. The symptoms were assessed using Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS). After the treatment the patient had considerable relief in the symptoms
Truptighna mahakashaya is the remedy for Functional Dyspepsia
Get PDFFunctional dyspepsia (FD) is a clinical condition that brings the patient to the doctor with a wide range of symptoms. Many patients go on changing the consultants thinking that they are suffering with a complicated disease. The prevalence of FD is 20% worldwide. But, in India, the prevalence of FD ranges from 7-49% as per data published in one of the studies. Modern medical science treats the condition with PPI, H2 blockers, prokinetic drugs, Probiotics and many more to provide symptomatic relief. Likewise, Ayurveda, an age old health care system of India has developed its own way of treating this condition based on symptoms. Charaka has classified 500 drugs in 50 groups known as Maha kashaya. Each group of Maha kashaya consists of 10 drugs. Among these groups, a class known as Truptighna maha kashaya contains those drugs that relieve the early satiety and abdominal discomfort. But, the interesting fact is that these drugs have additional pharmacological actions that can be utilized to bring relief to the patients of FD of modern era. The drugs have 11 prominent actions that help relieving the symptoms and also prevent the complication of the condition. This class becomes a good alternative, appropriate, well-meant, nicely formulated remedy for functional dyspepsia