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A Critical Review of Ksheeraghrtaabhyaso Rasayananaam (Regular Ingestion of Ghee and Milk for Rejuvenation and Longevity of Life)
Get PDFThe literal translations of the terms "Rasa" and "Ayana" are "Dhatu" and "Path," respectively. Hence, Rasayana refers to Rasa and its motion inside the body. Rasayana\u27s role in the body is to nourish each cell and tissue. Ahara Rasa serves as the raw ingredient. Stanya, the Prasada baga of Madhura rasa and Rasa dhatu, is created during the digestion of food. Ideal milk must have normal Prakrthi Varna, Gandha, Rasa, and Sparsha entirely dissolved in water due to its watery nature. Acharya Charaka asserts that Godughdha has 10 Gunas, which are similar to the Gunas of Ojas. Ojas, a crucial Dhatu in our bodies, enlarges as a result of this. Go ksheera is referred to as Shrestha Rasayana because it is the finest Jeevaniya Padartha. Goksheera is regarded as the best Rasayana dravya since it may be used by individuals of all ages as a part of a healthy diet and as a dietary supplement. Ghrita is composed of the following elements: Pitta-nilaharam, Rasa, Shukra, and Ojo Hitam; Niravapanam; Mrdukaram; Swaravarna Prasadanam; Kapha Medo Vivardhanam; Smruthi Budhi vardhakam; and Agni vardhakam as per Acharya Charaka. Rasayana Dravya can be appropriately ingested to encourage the normal growth and expansion of Sapta Dhatu, which in turn raises Ojas. Ojas are raised as a result of the regeneration of biological tissues and cells. It is common knowledge that the developing world has a higher risk of infectious diseases due to increased pollution, bad lifestyle choices, fast food consumption, unhygienic living conditions, and improper eating habits. In the present study, we will collect the scientific facts to re-establish the statement ‘Ksheeraghrtaabhyaso Rasayananaam’ to know the effects of regular intake of ghee and milk in the diet for rejuvenation and longevity of life
Lifestyle vis-a-vis Anorectal Disorders
Get PDFAyurveda is science of life that aims at maintaining normal health of an individual along with treatment of various disorders. Appropriate Aahara (dietary habits) and Vihara (lifestyle) plays a vital role in maintaining normal health and also in treatment of various disorders along with the use of medication. In today’s era with rapid economic development there is an increase in irregular and inappropriate dietary habits and lifestyle, which are major reason for increase in a sedentary lifestyle and disturbed digestion (due to Mandagni) leading to occurrence of Gudagata Rogas (anorectal disorders) like Bhagandara (Fistula-in-ano), Arsha (haemorrhoids), Parikartika (fissure-in-ano), Guda Kandu (pruritis ani) etc. There disorders reoccur after sometime even after surgical intervention due to inappropriate Aahara (dietary habits) and Vihara (daily routine) of patients, so it’s very important to educate patients regarding Aahara and Vihara. In this article an effort is made to highlight a disciplined protocol in view of ancient Acharyas regarding appropriate Aahara and Vihara for a disease-free society
Non-Invasive Ayurvedic Management of Cholelithiasis - A Case Study
Get PDFCholelithiasis or gall stones is one of the most common diseases of biliary tree. Modern medicine majorly relies on surgical management of the disease as conservative treatment is usually futile. Although, Ayurvedic sciences has no mention of gallstones but the contextual representation of stones comes under Bastigata Ashmari (renal calculi). After thoroughly revising Ayurvedic texts, we discover that the bile secreted from gallbladder can correspond to Accha Pitta mentioned in Ayurveda due to its similarity in location and function. Case Report: A 64-year-old male patient approached with complaints of heaviness of abdomen, mild-to-moderate intermittent abdomen pain, nausea and with ultrasonography report which was suggestive of chronic cholecystitis with cholelithiasis measuring 0.44cm. Conclusion: The patient was diagnosed with Pittashmari and Ayurvedic treatment protocol was followed for approx. 2 months resulting in dissolution of stone and relief in signs and symptoms. Hence our article is a step further for understanding and pursuing conventional and non-surgical management of cholelithiasis
Review on Satvapatana: A Process of Essence Extraction
Get PDFRasashastra is the Iatrochemistry of Ayurveda which deals with the various pharmaceutical processes of Shodhana (purification/potentiation), Marana (incineration/calcination), Jarana (polling), Murchhana (a procedure by which substances especially mercury is transformed for therapeutic application) and other detail description of metals, minerals, poisonous plants and animal products which are of therapeutic importance in Ayurveda. Satvapatana is one of the processes of Rasashastra for achieving the Satva (essence) of metals and minerals from their original source. The main objective of Satvapatana is to obtain the active component of ore and to minimise the dose of Dhatu without lowering its efficacy for therapeutic uses. The process of Satvapatana was first described by Acharya Nagarjuna in Rasendra Mangala. It has also been mentioned in other classical texts such as Anandakanda, Rasarnava, Rasa Hridaya Tantra, Rasendra Chudamani, Rasa Ratna Samucchayam, Rasa Tarangini. Satvapatana occurs in two stages which are Beejavarta and Shuddhavarta. Beejavarta indicates the melting of material and Shuddhavarta indicates the time for extraction of Satva. Satva of the different drugs is of different colours. The basic requirements for Satvapatana include Satvayukta Dravyas, Dravaka Varga, Musha, Koshti etc. Satva after extracting out is again subjected to Shodhana, Mridukarana and Marana processes to use for various therapeutic purposes. Mridukarana process is mentioned only in the case of Abhraka Satvapatana. Various uses of Satvas are mentioned in different classical texts such as Abhraka Satva for Charan and Jarana of mercury, Makshika Satva for Dehaveda and Lohaveda, Tuvari Satva for Bandhana of Rasa and Uparasa, Tuttha Satva and Bhunaga Satva for relieving pain, in wound healing etc. Satvapatana is an utmost process of Rasashastra not only for therapeutic uses but also for processing of mercury
A Concept of the Correlation Between Pitta and Agni in Ayurveda
Get PDFOne of the first healthcare systems to emerge on the Indian Subcontinent is Ayurveda. The fundamentals of Ayurvedic physiology are represented by the Panchbhautika Vikara which comprises of the three Doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha, seven Dhatus and three Mala. The most significant biological component in charge of preserving homeostasis is the Dosha. Agni is a constant force that affects digestion and various hormone, enzyme and coenzyme functions. It is essential to the process of transformation and digestion. It is well known that the body undergoes numerous processes of transformation multiple times every second. Agni is one of the ten factors which are required to be examined before initiating the treatment of patients. According to Ayurveda, the condition of the Agni impacts all stages of health or sickness. As Pitta is accountable for digestion, metabolism, all biochemical and enzymatic reactions, heat production, hemopoiesis, visual functions, higher mental faculties, its functions can be undertaken through the body\u27s endocrine system. This Article aims to explore each of these components of Pitta Dosha and Agni, as well as their interrelation and how they interact in modern sciences. According to Aacharya Sushruta, Pitta and Agni are one and the same. The fire element or Agni, resides in the Pitta region of the body. Pitta and fire both serve comparable purposes
Efficacy of Patrapinda Swed in the Management of Sandhigat Vata w.s.r. to Osteoarthritis
Get PDFSandhigata Vata is a Vata vitiated disease, characterized by Sandhishoola, Shopha, Sandhigrah, Sandhisphutan & Sparsha asahayta. In Ayurveda we can correlate Sandhigat vata with Osteoarthritis. Its common symptoms are pain & stiffness. As disease progresses it may cause morbidity and work disability. The single most cause of locomotor disability & major challenge to health care. Joint pain is the global problem for patients with almost 70 to 80% of the world population are suffering from it. In Ayurvedic classics, Acharyas have mentioned various Shaman procedures like Snehan, Swedan to provide better relief from the pain & swelling to restore the mobility. Patrapinda sweda is a type of Swedna. It is commonly performed for the Sandhigat vata. The present study is done to evaluate the efficacy of Patrapind sweda in the management of Sandhigata vata w.s.r to osteoarthritis. The study was conducted at Panchakarma Department of Shree Saptashrugi Ayurved Mahavidyala and Hospital, Panchvati, Nashik, Maharashtra.Total number of 10 patients between age 40-70 years having symptoms of Sandhigat vata were selected. It is observed that Patrapinda sweda done as per the textual methods is highly effective in Sandhigata vata
An Observational Study to Validate the Relationship Between Hypertensive Retinopathy and Dehaprakruti
Get PDFWhat is good for health and what is to be avoided is very important to stay healthy and this acceptance and rejection is depends on our own constitution i.e., Dehaprakruti as the Prakruti of the individual is unique. Netra is supreme Dhyanendriya among all the five and it is very important as we acquired all the knowledge primarily through Netra. Hypertensive retinopathy is the retinal vascular damage caused by hypertension. Prompt and accurate diagnosis of hypertensive retinopathy, especially when associated with malignant hypertension is necessary to avoid visual loss and systemic morbidity. Knowing owns constitution enables us to understand the function of one’s entire life and dictates the form of the body and also it contains one’s balance point as well as one’s tendencies towards disease. This study will be helpful to deal with patients of hypertensive retinopathy and also to overcome its complications by giving appropriate patients education regarding proper Ahar, Vihar, Dinacharya and Ritucharya according to Dehaprakruti. So we undertaken the study entitled as “An observational study to validate the relationship between hypertensive retinopathy and Dehaprakruti.” In the study already diagnosed 90 patients of Hypertensive retinopathy as per inclusion and exclusion criteria of age group 40-70 yrs were taken. Prakruti Parikshan of the patients done with the help of questioner’s. In the study maximum 95.55% patients had essential hypertension. It was observed that maximum 64.44% patients were of Vatapitta Dehaprakruti followed by 22.22% that of Vatakapha Dehaprakruti but no any significant association was found in between grades of hypertensive retinopathy and Dehaprakruti. It was also found that visual impairment occurred in maximum 68.89% patients out of which maximum 45 patients were of Vatapitta Dehaprakruti and significant association was found between hypertensive retinopathy and Dehaprakruti
Management of Scalp Psoriasis Through Ayurveda: A Case Report
Get PDFKitibha of Ayurvedic literature is compared and accepted with Psoriasis. It pacifies Vata and Kapha Dosha. Scalp Psoriasis is a widespread condition of the skin, which causes elevated, reddish, sometimes skinny spots. It may occur as one or several patches and even affect the whole scalp. Objective: To see the effect of Ayurvedic drugs and local applications can help in Kitibha kushtha. Methodology: In this case, a 20-year male patient had been experiencing symptoms of Reddish-white patches over-head, scaling of skin, Itching all over body. Ayurvedic medicines were used in the study for two months. Discussion: The major goal of the treatment is to help to eliminate scales. The medicines were used in the study also purify the impure blood. Ashtmurti Rasayana, Gandhaka Rasayan both are blood purifier also work as broad-spectrum antibiotics Ashtmurti Rasayana has Jantughna property. Panch Nimba Churna is purifying in nature. Rasa Manikya has antimicrobial property and balances Vata- Kapha dosha. It removes Ama (toxins) accumulated under the skin. Godanti helps in Pitta balance and anti-inflammatory property. Conclusion: Each science has its own fundamentals of the management and success rate with its own limitations. But still now an effective and promising cure for Psoriasis is not found. So, there is need of era to develop some Ayurveda treatment modalities for Psoriasis. Keeping the fundamentals of management in mind the current study was conducted which will be helpful for curing the Kitibha Kushtha (Psoriasis)
Basti - A Ray of Hope for Female Infertility
Get PDFInfertility is the inability to conceive even after one year of regular sex without using birth control. Female infertility is a challenging topic in the society today as it not only leads to distress and depression but also may lead to disturbed family life. Premature ovarian insufficiency, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and endometrial polyps may play a role in female infertility, ovulatory problems being the most common. Many factors like certain genetic factors, increasing age, improper nutrition, environmental pollution and increasing stress in day to day life may contribute to female infertility. In Ayurvedic literature, infertility has been described under Bandhyatva. Treatment offered by Modern Science mainly includes the use of hormonal medicines or injections and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART). On the other hand Ayurvedic treatment includes Nidana Parivarjana (removal of the cause), Dietary management, Samshamana (pacificatory therapy) and Samshodhana (purification and cleansing). Basti (medicated enema) is one of the most important Samshodhana procedures which can be used in the management of female infertility as it not only balances the vitiated Dosha (three humours- Vata, Pitta, Kapha) but also provides nutrition hence correcting the overall condition of the patient
Clinical Application of Vimana Sthana of Charaka Samhita in the Present Era
Get PDFFrom last few decades in health sector of India, role of traditional medicine enhanced whether it is Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani or Yoga. Ayurveda main aim is to maintain the health of the healthy individual and treatment of the ailments. This treatment related concept with their fundamentals were written in stepwise manner and classified in various Sthana. This article highlights the ancient view of Charaka and clinical applications of the concepts embedded in the Vimana Sthana of Charaka Samhita. Aims and Objectives: To explore the concepts clinical application of Vimana Sthana of Charaka Samhita in the present era. Material and Methods: The available Samhita mainly Charaka Samhita, with Sanskrit and Hindi commentaries on Vimana Sthana along with the available commentaries. Discussion: According to Acharya Charaka, Vimana Sthana is explained after Nidana Sthana where all the etiological factors are explained properly but still if a physician does not know the measurement and special features of Doshas he will not be able to treat the patient properly. There is total eight chapters in this Sthana having wide variety of topics that a clinician should know before entering into practice. Chapter wise clinical applicability are discussed. Conclusion: Approach to diseases concept by Acharya Charaka in Vimana Sthana is progressive, scientific and applied in clinical application of today’s era also