Ayurline: International Journal of Research in Indian Medicine

An ayurvedic management by Jaloukavacharana and Shamana Chikitsa on Indralupta (Alopecia Areata): a case study

Saleha Ansari, Dr. Vinod M. Choudhari — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Hair is considered an essential part of overall identity, especially for women, for whom it often represents feminity and attractiveness. As hair is considered as barometer of beauty each one is over conscious about it and is in search for a better remedy for the maintenance and management of their crowning glory. Alopecia areata is characterized by acquired skin ailment that can affect all the hair bearing skin including scalp, beard, which is characterized by localized areas of non-scarring hair loss which can be compared with Indralupta. In Ayurveda, Indralupta is described under Kshudra Roga except Vagabhatta who has mentioned it under Kapala Roga. Its main treatment in contemporary science is corticosteroids which is having harmful side effects and is not advisable for long term use. So world is expecting some remedies from Alternative Medical Sciences. Ayurveda offers different effective treatment modalities for the management of different autoimmune diseases like psoriasis, eczema, alopecia areata, etc. In Ayurveda, both Shodhan and Shaman treatments are described for Indralupta. Here is a case of 10 Y/O female patient suffering from Indralupta (Alopecia areata) successfully treated with Jalaoukavcharana and Shamana Chikitsa.

Effectiveness of Ayurveda Interventions in Children with ADHD: A Case Report

Sayali Rajkumar Khandelwal, Devyani Thokal, Rachana Ramteke, Rachnil Kamavisdar — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Abstract:

Background: Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental behavioral disorder often found in children. The condition manifests through symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, causing challenges in daily life, including disruptions in peer relationships and academic performance. While ADHD symptoms typically emerge in preschool or early years, the median age of onset is around 7 years. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, ADHD impacts approximately 9% of children aged 3-17.

Although there is no direct correlation for ADHD in ayurvedic texts, certain abnormal behavioral traits described in the context of Vata Prakriti, along with features of Unmada such as Anavasthitha chittatva, Manovibhrama, Smritivibhrama, and Acharvibhram, share similarities with ADHD symptoms.

Aim: The study aims to assess the impact of various conventional Ayurveda interventions in the management of ADHD.

Materials and Methods: The study involved the holistic treatment of a 7-year-old male child with ADHD, employing diverse Ayurvedic strategies. A multipronged approach was adopted, utilizing formulations like Medhya rasayana, Panchakarma procedures, and Viddhakarma depending upon the predominance of doshas.

Result: The interventions derived from Ayurveda demonstrated benefits in reducing ADHD symptoms in the treated child, as evidenced by improvements noted on the Conners Rating Scale.

Discussion: Ayurveda provides diverse Chikitsa modes for managing ADHD in children. Recognizing the chronic nature of ADHD, the study underscores the importance of long-term interventions that facilitate the child's better integration into society and contribute to an improved quality of life.

A clinical study on the effectiveness of Vasantkusumakar Rasa in stress induced diabetes mellitus (Prameha)

Mrunmayee Yamgar Yamgar — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background- Today stress has become an inevitable part of modern life. Stress is not only an etiological factor but also a major triggering factor of Type II DM (Prameha). It has long been suspected to have major effects on metabolic activity and acts as a potential contributor to Type II DM (Prameha)

Hypothesis- Vasantkusumakar Rasa is effective on stress induced Type II DM (Prameha)

Aim- To study the effect of Vasantkusumakar Rasa on stress induced Type II DM (Prameha)

Materials & Methods- In this study, 10 patients were examined to find the association of stress and hyperglycaemia followed by administration of Vasantkusumakar Rasa in the dose of 125mg daily in the morning for 1 month and was advised dietary and lifestyle modification. The follow-up of patient was taken every 15 days.

Result- There was significant improvement in biochemical values. 11.87% and 14.6% relief were observed in FBS and PPBS respectively. Overall effect in major domains of SAQ are 5.85% relief in symptoms, 4.76% improvement in stability, respectively.

Key words- Hyperglycaemia, Vasantkusumakar Rasa, Stress, Prameha, Type II DM

“ASSESSMENT OF COMPARATIVE TREATMENT PROTOCOL IN THE MANAGEMENT OF JANU-SHOOL WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO OSTEO – ARTHRITIS KNEE.”

smita mohole — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The study is to assess of comparative treatment protocol in the management of janu-shool with special reference to osteo–arthritis knee.The objectives are to bring down the morbidity due to Janu-shool,to maintain the routine activities of patients symptom-free,to slow down the progress of the disease,to postpone the surgical intervention in cases of severe osteo- arthritis.

Three groups of treatment modalities were selected ,each comprising 50 patients .First grpoup was treated with Tab.Pirox 20 OD,Second group was given Nirgundi-patra-pottali sweda and the third group was treated with Nirgundi-patra-pottali –swed along with Tikta- Ksheer Basti. All three modalities were given for a week and follow-up was kept for one year. Through the Cincinnati knee rating system.

After the thorough study of all the parameters and aspects it was seen that the third group i.e. Patients treated with Tikta-Ksheer-Basti + Nirgundi patra pottali sweda proved to be most effective protocol with comparatively long lasting relief. The relief in all the parameters is statistically convincing and encouraging.

A Randomized open controlled clinical trial of therapeutic effect of the oral administration of Amrutadya guggul in the management of sthoulya with special reference to hyperlipidaemia in age group 20-60 year”

Sonali Dilip Jare; Suryaprakash Jaiswal ; Subhash Jamdhade — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Medoroga is a disorder of Medohara strotas as per Ayurvedic concept characterised by deposition of Meda at the site of Sphika(buttocks), Udara (abdomen), Stana(breast)and all over body.The associated symptoms like Kshudraswasa (dyspnoea), Trishana (thirst), Nidra (sleep), Kshudha (hunger), Sweda (sweating), Daurgandhya (foul smelling), Alpa maithun (decreased libido) etc. are also found in this condition.

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to extent that it may have an adverse effect on health leading to reduced life expectancy Increase health problems. body mass index a measurement which compare weight and height define as overweight (pre-obese) if BMI is 25-30 kg/m2, obese when BMI >30 kg/m2² .Obesity is most common nutritional disorder not even in affluent societies but even in middle class change in the dietary habits, behaviour pattern & sedentary life most probable cause of this disease.

Aim and Objective: A Randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of Amrutadya Guggulu in the management of Sthoulya with special reference to Hyperlipidaemia

“Randomized open controlled clinical study of therapeutic effect of Ekvisantiko guggulu orally and Vidravan Tailam topically with comparison to PanchatiktaGhrita Guggulu orally and Karanjadi Tailam topically in Vicharchika patients with special reference

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction - All kushtha are having Tridosha origin so vicharchika can be said in Same way that is Kapha is responsible for kandu (itching), Pitta is responsible For Strav (discharge) and Vata is responsible for shyava Varna (blackish Discoloration) through the features of Vicharchika denotes its tridoshatmak Nature, it is mainly a Kapha dominant vyadhi.

Al the clinical features of Vicharchika can be very well correlated to Clinical features of Eczema.

Aim and objectives – To study the therapeutic effect of Ekvisantiko Guggulu and Vidravan tailam with Panchatiktaghrita Guggulu and Karanjadi tailam in the management of Vicharchika.

Material and methods – Total 60 patients of Vicharchika selected randomly which is then divided into two equal Groups i.e. 30 patients in each group. Giving intervention by Ekvisantiko Guggulu orally and Vidravan Tailam topically for group A and Panchatiktaghrita Guggulu orally and Karanjadi Tailam topically for group B for 30 days treatment and follow up taken for post therapy 45 days. Analysis of all patients were done and after that Result and conclusion were drawn.

Result and Conclusion – Ekvisantiko Guggulu and Vidravan Tailam with Panchatiktaghrita Guggulu and Karajadi tailam both are effective in the management of Vicharchika to reduce the sign and symptoms i.e. Kandu, Shyava Varna, Rukshata, Pidika, strav, Rajyo, Ruja, Lohit Varna. On the basis of overall percent relief, Ekvisantiko Guggulu orally and Vidravan tailam topically has found more effective than that of Panchatiktaghrita Guggulu orally and Karanjadi Tailam topically in the management of Vicharchika.

Randomized open controlled clinical study of therapeutic effect of oral administration of Shiva Guggul with comparison to Rasna Guggul in the management of Vatkaphaj Grudhrasi with special reference to Sciatica in age group from 22 to 60 years.”

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

INTRODUCTION- Ayurveda is a science of life. This holistic ancient science has two objectives- 1) To maintain the health of healthy person, 2) To treat the sick person. The common symptoms of Vatkaphaj Grudhrasi are pain which start from sphik and then radiate up to Kati, Prushta, Uru, Janu, Jangha, Pada, along with Stambha, Toda, Spandana, Tandra, Gourava, Aruchi. Grudhrasi comes under 80 types of Nanatmaja Vatvyadhi. It explained by various Acharya’s under Vatvyadhi chapter. Sciatica is a disease with neurological symptoms pertains to sciatic nerve.

AIM & OBJECTIVES-To compare the effect of Shiva Guggul and Rasna Guggul in the management of Vatkaphaj Grudhrasi with special reference to Sciatica in age group from 22 to 60 years.

MATERIALS &METHODS- Total 60 patients of Vatkaphaj Grudhrasi selected randomly, which is then divided into two equal group i.e. 30 patients in each group. Giving intervention by Shiva Guggul in group A and Rasna Guggul in group B for 45 days treatment and followed up taken for therapy 45 days. Analysis of all patients were done and that result and conclusion were drawn.

RESULT & CONCLUSION- Shiva Guggul and Rasna Guggul both are effective in reducing subjective and objective parameters of Vatkaphaj Grudhrasi. Shiva Guggul is more effective in reducing Vedana, Stambha, Toda, Tandra, Gourav, Aruchi, SNDT & SLRT. Rasna Guggul is more effective in reducing Tandra of Vatkaphaj Grudhrasi.

A “Understanding the use of medicated Gritha in pregnancy”- A Conceptual study.

Dr Priya Padmanabhan, Dr Anand D A — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Gritha is one among the chaturvidha sneha and is considered as a Nithya Sevaniya aahara. Pregnancy is a period where nourishment should be attained to both pregnant lady as well as the growing foetus. Thus Ayurveda emphasis special care for Garbini in the form of Garbhini Charya which includes Garbhini Ahara, Vihara and Masanumasika oushada prayoga. Gritha is snighda and soumya gunapradhana with madhura rasa and madhura vipaka¹, which helps in the proper growth and development of garbha. Various gritha kalpanas mentioned in our classics helps in the timely nourishment and development of the garbha.In this article an attempt is made to understand the utility of different gritha in different stages of garbha.

Literature review of concept and importance of Parikartika.

Ranjeetsinh Babanrao Patil, Sonali R. Patil — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In Shalyatantra includes diseases of the anal canal. In Shalyatantra also described “Parikartika” with its Samprapti is pathogenesis and treatment. By our Acharya, there are various types of treatment advice in our manuscripts. In cases like the disease, “Parikartika” perfect diagnosis is important because after proper diagnosis we can start proper Ayurvedic treatment so we want to study “Parikartika” in briefly by Ayurvedic aspect. We must to aware people of serious disorders like “Parikartika” and help them with lifestyle modification for the prevention of “Gudavikara” In lifestyle-induced disorders we think about Arsha.

THE IMPACT OF GARBHINI PARICHARYA IN AYURVEDA

DR. SHILPA SHANKARRAO WALKIKAR, DR. SANGEETA MISHRA — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Pregnancy-related issues in today's era can vary and may be influenced by a range of factors, including social, economic, cultural, and technological changes. The challenges can vary widely among individuals and communities. Addressing these issues often involves a combination of medical, social, and policy measures to ensure the well-being of both expectant mothers and their children. "Garbhini Paricharya" in Ayurveda refers to the holistic approach towards antenatal care, emphasizing the well-being of both the mother and the developing foetus during pregnancy. This ancient system of medicine provides a comprehensive guideline for the physical, mental, and emotional care of the pregnant woman. The concept underscores the importance of a balanced and nurturing lifestyle to ensure a healthy pregnancy, smooth delivery, and the birth of a robust child. Garbhini Paricharya in Ayurveda provides a holistic framework for antenatal care, recognizing the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit. By emphasizing personalized and preventive measures, it aims to optimize the health of both the mother and the developing foetus, fostering a positive and nurturing environment for the miraculous journey of pregnancy.

Unit Cutting time of different types of Ksharsutra in Bhagandara - A review article.

Pranita Waghmare, Shinde Jyoti — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Kshar is considered superior to all surgical and para surgical measures because it performs the action of chhedan, bhedhan and lekhan. Ksharasutra is considered a gold standard and a unique effective parasurgical remedy for the Bhagandar with a high success rate and the minimal chance of recurrance. Ksharsutra is a herbal medicated thread which exerts mechanical as well as chemical action to perform the work of curetting, draining and cleaning of the fistula tract. Despite being a successeful therapy, Apamarga Ksharsutra has certain drawbacks like pain, burning sensation and itching at the point due to corrosive nature of kshar. To overcome these challenges, several other ksharsutra have been prepared by different researchers using various medicines having binding properties on thread and which are less irritant and carries vranshodhaka and vranropaka properties. In Shusrut samhita 18 different types of kshar are mentioned which are used to treat different conditions, either orally ( paneey kshar) or locally ( Pratisaraneey kshar). Shushrut has described numerous medicines( kshar) in ksharpakavidhi adhyaya which can be used for the medication of ksharsutra. A deep review of published research papers on Bhagandara treated with different types of ksharsutra was taken and analysis was done to find out the UCT of each type of ksharsutra. Aim and objective- To study the Unit Cutting Time of different types of ksharsutra used in Bhagandara. Observation- Various research articles on different type of kharsutra in Bhagandara where observed for its UCT.

An Ayurvedic review on Pathya – Apathya for Madhumeha (Type II Diabetes Mellitus) with special reference to Glycaemic Index of food articles.

Pooja B. Chikhlondhe, Vipul Kanani — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Type II Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common and trending metabolic disorders in many developed and developing countries India is marching so fast towards becoming the Capital of Diabetes Mellitus with more than 77 million active cases. According to the WHO, Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose and nowadays it is triggered by adopting a sedentary lifestyle and excessive consumption of refined food articles with a High Glycemic Index. To Prevent and Control Diabetes, Pathya and Apathya in terms of Ahara and Vihara i.e. (Diet & Lifestyle regimen) had already been described by various Acharya in Ayurveda. This review article is a humble effort to justify that Pathya and Apathya Ahara and Vihara mentioned by various Acharya in Ayurveda remain the gold standard and play an important role in the Prevention and Control of Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

The Role of Ayurveda Principles in Immunomodulatory Effects in Neonates

DR. SANGEETA MISHRA, DR. SHILPA SHANKARRAO WALKIKAR — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

As indicated by the Indian culture, much noticeable quality is given to the post-pregnancy time frame. The term 'neonatal' signifies, who is recently born. Care of youngsters right from soon after birth till the main inclination has been depicted by different texts of Ayurveda. However, India has different societies; the nuts and bolts of the entire Neonatal consideration framework (Sadyojata Shishuparicharya) in various societies are the same, just the constituents change as per the environment and customs. A parcel of guidelines is accessible in Ayurvedic writing for the consideration of youngsters as conventional practices. A solid safe framework gives a newborn improvement that can be impacted by the immune system. Regardless of the high advances in vaccination, clinical science is yet to arrive at a full confirmation system against harmful living beings. Insusceptibility relies on the upkeep and the soundness of similarly the strength of the body is connected with resistance and it additionally relies. In resistance has been made sense of Vyadhikshamatva. The safe framework is the foundation of good well-being. The insusceptibility is the fair condition of having a satisfactory organic protection framework. Immunomodulation is an extremely expansive term that alludes to any progressions in the safe reaction and may include enlistment articulation and amplification in the resistant reaction. Immunomodulation can be grouped into the accompanying three classes: immunoadjuvants, immunostimulants, and immunosuppressants. An endeavour has been made, to introduce the Ayurvedic standards of the different methodologies, remembered for neonatal consideration (Sadyojata Shishu Paricharya) through this article.

Vrana Bandhana- Bandaging of Wounds in Ayurveda

AJIT METAKE, Dr Rajdeep Hodage, Dr Mahesh salunkhe — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Aacharya Sushruta, Father of Surgery has explained many master techniques of surgical practice in Sushruta samhita. Bandha vidhi is the technique of bandaging mentioned in Sushrutha Samhita. Acharya Sushruta mentioned about this in Sushruta Samhita in Vrana alepana bandha vidhi. In this adhyaya, types of bandaging, proper method of bandha, application criteria of bandaging and contraindication of bandaging are advocated.