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A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TRYUSHSANADHI GUGGULU AND NAVAKA GUGGULU IN DYSLIPIDEMIA
Authors: Jose Merin , Bhat K Ravindra , Banu Waheeda
Published: December 2021

Dyslipidemia occurs when there is an elevation in the levels of plasma cholesterol, triglycerides, or a decreased level of HDL levels. It is one of the main causes that contribute to the event of atherosclerosis and a major cause of various lifestyle disorders. Dyslipidemia being the common issue faced by mankind, there is a necessity to combat it with the drugs mentioned in the classics. In this regard, an attempt has been made to critically review the action of two important drugs mentioned in the classical texts which help in managing Dyslipidemia. The pre- sent study was aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness of Tryushanadhi guggulu and Navaka guggulu in Dyslipidemia and to compare the effectiveness of both after therapy. This comparative clinical study was con- ducted with pre and post designs in 40 patients diagnosed with Dyslipidemia with 20 patients in each in two groups viz Group A and Group B treated with Tryushanadhi guggulu and Navaka guggulu respectively. The as- sessment was done before and after the treatment with Objective criteria. After a thorough assessment, it was found out that Group A (Tryushanadhi guggulu:20.87%) had better results compared to Group B (Navaka guggu- lu:10.37%).
Keywords: Dyslipidemia, Tryushanadhi guggulu, Navaka guggulu, Medoroga
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGEMENT OF VATARAKTA: A REVIEW ARTICLE
Authors: Bhavar Vaibhavi , Trivedi Atal Bihari
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND: In today’s modern period, the lifestyle of people has changed, food habits also has changed, it is going more towards sedimentary lifestyle. People nowadays preferred to have instant, junk, and spicy fast food than a normal healthy diet. Hence nowadays more and more people are developing so many metabolic disorders due to inactive, sluggish, seated lifestyles. Among so many metabolic disorders gout is the one that commonly occurs in today’s modern manner of living. Purine metabolism causes hyperuricemia and deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joints. In Ayurveda, Vatarakta shows so much resemblance with gouty arthritis. Vatarakta is mainly an Avaranajanya Vata Pradhan Tridoshaja Vyadhi where Rakta is main Dushya.Vatarakta is more distressing. Due to the desk-bound lifestyle, many people are affected constantly by this severe disease. Currently, in modern science NSAIDS, allopurinol, colchicine, the corticosteroid is being used to treat gout. But these drugs have many adverse effects and disadvantages Panchkarma induced Shodhana and Shamana is not only an important component of Ayurvedic treatment but also the elemental basis of Ayurvedic treatment. Different procedures like Swedana, Va- mana, Virechana, Basti, Raktamokshana focuses on purification which detoxifies the patient's body and thus helps in correcting metabolism at the molecular level. Hence the Panchkarma is a quirky approach in the management of Vatarakta. Shamana refers to all the Ayurvedic procedures and protocols that reduce suppress and eliminate thedisease. Shamana Chikitsa is planned to make the patient recover and feel healthier by suppressing the disease symptoms. Hence while the inherent disease might still be present the patient going through Shamana Chikitsa can control the symptoms.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Cataract, Vata, Rakta, Gouty arthritis.
PANDEMIC AND ITS RELATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA
Authors: Gupta Sangeeta , Patra Anupama , Yadav Sarita , Thakur Akanksha
Published: December 2021

The entire world faced the corona crisis recently, still undergoing it. The world merely is seeing through it as a pandemic and is connecting it to a kind of viral infection invading the human community. The whole of the health machinery got paralyzed fighting the pandemic leading to millions of deaths around the globe. Moreover, the ad- vanced modern system of medicine was almost helpless in combating the virus-related hazards to human health. At this time, the considerable contribution was provided by the Ayurveda, our ancient traditional system of medi- cine. If we see the ayurvedic literature, the concept of Janpadodhwamsa provides answers to the mystery behind the fatal covid virus. The paper aims to provide a view about the Janpadodhwamsa which states various factors relating to the pandemic, the root cause of such events and the remedial measures for it.
Keywords: Vayu, Jala, Desh, Kala, Janpadodhwamsa, Nidana Parivarjana, Prajnapradha
IMPORTANCE OF AYURVEDIC DIET IN DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS OF CHILDREN
Authors: Gujral Vikash Kumar , Rai Dinesh Kumar , Vyas Prem Prakash , Boyal Sonam
Published: December 2021

Ayurveda is a science of life that focuses on promoting and maintaining people's health. Lifestyle and diet are key elements impacting an individual's health in this technological and competitive day. Diet and dietary habits play important role in the maintenance of health. Nutrition offers the building elements for the development of new dhatus. Dhatus are energy reservoirs that come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Dhatus are continually being bro- ken down to extract energy. So, replenishing good quality Dhatus is essential. For this, balanced foods are im- portant. In Ayurveda, eating foods are energizing the Mind. It's Sattvic, Rajasic or Tamasic gunas depend on the food we consume. Let my food be my medicine. Health depends solely on the food we intake. Strength, health, & life depend on Agni. But Agni is also constantly replenished from the nutrition. So, to maintain Sama Agni eating balanced foods are essential. Toddlers & Pre-schoolers need adequate intake to achieve full growth and develop-mental potential. Undernutrition impairs children’s cognitive development as well as their ability to explore their environments.
Keywords: Aahar, Agni, Ayurveda, Dhatus, Growth, Nutrition,
UNDERSTANDING TRANSGENDERISM THROUGH AYURVEDA – A PARADIGM SHIFT
Authors: J Lakshmi , Kumary Swapna
Published: December 2021

Transgender can refer to any individual whose gender identity differs in some way from their birth or biological sex. A significant step in the modern conception of transgenderism was the separation of gender as a social construct from biological sex as a given at birth. Despite India showing progress in various medical, economic, and social fronts, the care of the transgender individual is still encumbered by the various biases and taboos that people hold. But this was not true in antiquity. Unlike the present era, Hindu mythology has always shown us many examples of transgender individuals thereby proving that they were also a part of our society. It is only in recent times that they have been at least given the necessary social security and an ability to integrate into the community. Furthermore, these individuals are subjected to stigma and biases that make them prone to both medical, as well as mental health issues. Ayurvedic science has a detailed explanation regarding the third gender called Napumsaka. Having learnt about the causes of Napumsaka in our science, it is our duty to ensure the production of healthy Beeja for developing a healthy upcoming generation.
Keywords: Transgenderism, transgender, Ayurveda, Napumsaka.
LITERARY REVIEW OF THREE HERBS (BRAHMI, SANKHAPUSPI, JATAMANSHI) USE FOR PROMOTION OF MEDHA (INTELLECT)
Authors: Das Madhumita , Mahapatra P.B Kar
Published: December 2021

Health is a complete state of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being. Every human being will reach the ultimate success of their life when they are full of Intellect. So, Ayurveda has been playing a great role in providing health to personal and the public from the very inception of human civilization. From the ancient era, many herbs were mentioned in Ayurveda which help in the promotion of the intellect of human beings. Acharya Charaka has mentioned in Charaka Chikitsa Rasayana Chapter some Medhya Rasayana herbs which help to in- crease our Medha (intellect), Improve Grahana Sakti (power of perception), Smriti (power of recalling), Agni (power of digestion and metabolism), Varna (complexion) and Svara (voice). Medhya Rasayana drugs improve mental faculties and mental function with the help of their properties. The present article reviewed different Ayur- vedic Classics of Samhita Period, Sangraha Period, Nighantu Period, Late Modern Period and of Contemporary Period to collect the information’s regarding the pharmacodynamics of drugs and their therapeutic uses to furnish here within a methodical manner for better understanding of their therapeutic efficacy of this drug by the scholars of this field. Through the review of the literature regarding Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Sankhapuspi (Convolvulus pluricaulischois), Jatamanshi (Nardostachys jatamansi) it has been observed that these drugs are potent Medhya(intellect) with the properties as mentioned in this article.
Keywords: Medha, Intellect, Brahmi, Sankhapuspi, Jatamanshi.
ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MANASA ROGA W.S.R. TO MENTAL DISORDERS
Authors: Bandhe Sarla , Sharma Anita
Published: December 2021

A healthy mind in a healthy body constitute absolute health. While defining health Ayurveda clarifies the importance of the clarity of the mind, the sense organs as also of the normal physiological function of the body as the criterion of health. They may be occasional or long-lasting (chronic). They can affect individual’s ability to relate to others and function each day. Ayurveda treats the body through the medium of mind or Manas this is the basic difference between the modern and Ayurvedic approach. Modern drugs promote relaxation by blocking awareness of a stressful event, or by diminishing the importance one attaches to it, whereas Ayurveda approach makes one to realize the situation and adopt suitably to solve the stress problems in a refreshing way forever. Purpose: The purpose of this study is the role of Ayurveda in the management of Manasa Roga w.s.r. to mental disorders. Material and Meth- ods: Various Ayurvedic, modern literature, textbooks, articles, journals and internet sources are studied for this review work. Conclusion: This review study describes significant information of Manasa, Roga and its manage- ment through Ayurveda.
Keywords: Manasa, Roga, Mental disorder, mental illnesses.
A REVIEW OF UNIQUE PANCHAKARMA MODALITY- SARVANGADHARA
Authors: Yadav Minu , Mangal Gopesh
Published: December 2021

The classical Ayurvedic texts are endowed with unique treatment modalities. Panchakarma procedures form an important backbone in Ayurvedic treatment. One of the Panchakarma therapies is the Sarvangadhara. It is also known as Kayaseka, Pizhichil, Seka and Dhara. It is classified under Sagni Sweda as Parisheka Swedana by Acharya Charaka whereas Acharya Sushruta mentions it under Drava Sweda. It is a special Bahir-Parimarjana therapy where it does both Snehana and Swedana simultaneously. In this procedure medicated liquid (oil/Kwa- tha/Takra) is poured over the body in form of Dhara or stream for a stipulated period. The present study aims to review the procedure of Sarvangadhara through the study of various Ayurvedic and modern literature, published research papers, and textbooks. The procedure induces sweating and relieves stiffness, heaviness and coldness in the body. It is very helpful in Vata-Pradhana diseases like neurological diseases and degenerative disorders. Par- isheka Swedana is mentioned as Samanya-Chikitsa of Vata-Vyadhi. It is widely practised in Ankylosing spondylosis and the chronic stage of osteoarthritis condition. The medicines are changed based on the conditions like Takra- Dhara is adopted in cases of psoriasis and Dhanyamla-Dhara in obesity.
In the present article, an attempt has been made to review the procedure and benefits of Sarvangadhara as a Pan- chakarma therapy in the treatment of various diseases.
Keywords: Sarvangadhara, Parishek, Pizhichil, Seka, Dhara, Swedana
AGATHIYAR KUZHAMBU (HERBO-MINERAL SIDDHA FORMULATION)
Authors: Raveendran Rakulini , Kalaiselvi Sounthararajan , S Sundararajan
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Agathiyar kuzhambu (A.k) is a herbo-mineral siddha formulation. It is explained in the Siddha Vaith- iya Thiraddu Book. In Siddha Medicine, there are 32 internal & external medicines are explained in the Siddha Literatures. Agathiyar kuzhambu is a one form of the internal medicine which is commonly used in purgation ther- apy. It contains 11 ingredients. Agathiyar kuzhambu has different herbo- mineral ingredients which are having wide range of therapeutic uses. It is commonly used in Siddha OPDs. Aim: The researcher is going to develop the documentary evidence for the effectiveness of Agathiyar kuzhambu. Results and Discussion: Six ingredients herbs have hot potency and Pungent efficacy. These have many pharmacological actions. Commonly, these ingredients are possessed antioxidant, anti-microbial, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anthelmintic, anti-dia- betic and anti -hypertensive activity. In Siddha, these ingredients and 5 minerals and metals ingredients were used in many disease conditions. Lots of adjuvants of Agathiyar kuzhambu have hot potency and pungent efficacy. Some of adjuvants have cool potency and sweet efficacy. In Siddha, these adjuvants were used in many disease conditions. Conclusion: According to the above study, Agathiyar kuzhambu may be act as stimulant and osmotic purgative at the same time it can use as a treatment aspect of many diseases. This study gives documentary evidence of Agathiyar kuzhambu as a purgative & possess many pharmacological activities in Siddha medicine.
Keywords: Agathiyar kuzhambu, Siddha Medicine, Purgative, Croton tiglium
ROLE OF AMALAKI RASAYAN AS AN ANTIOXIDANT IN OXIDATIVE STRESS
Authors: Sureshkumar Kshirsagar Shubhangi , Turale Anjali D. , Hedau Mangesh , Jaiswal Ashish
Published: December 2021

Ayurveda is the science of life. The main aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of a healthy person and to cure the diseased person. For the maintenance of the health of a healthy person, rasayan chikitsa is advised in Ayurve- da. Rasayan chikitsa is the separate branch of Ayurveda, which deals with various aspects of preventive health care. In today’s modern era, the incidence of lifestyle disorders like hypertension, obesity, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases increased, because of altered dietary and living patterns. Oxidative stress may be respon- sible for most of the diseases. Lack of dietary antioxidants supplements and generation of free radicals induces disease associated with oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is essentially an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the ability of the body to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through neutralization by antioxidants. Free radicals contain unpaired electrons, and they are unstable and highly reactive. They donate or accept an electron from other molecules, therefore behaving as oxidants. An antioxidant is a stable molecule, enough to donate an electron to rampaging free radical and neutralize it, thus reducing its capacity to damage. Ac-cording to Ayurveda, Amalaki is the best rasayan, tridoshhar. As per modern science, it contains the largest amount of vitamin C (6oomg), and vitamin C has the best antioxidant property. Amalaki rasayan plays an im- portant role as an antioxidant and thus relives oxidative stress, thus helpful in the prevention of many diseases.
Keywords: Rasayan, antioxidant, free radicals, Amalaki
AYURVEDA UNDERSTANDING OF KATISHULA (LOW BACK PAIN) AS A VYADHI OR LAKSHANA: A HISTORICAL REVIEW
Authors: B.M Rashmi.
Published: December 2021

Low back pain is a very common health problem worldwide and a major cause of disability affecting performance at work and general well-being. Though several risk factors have been identified including occupational posture, depressive moods, obesity, body height and age, the causes of the onset of low back pain remain obscure and di- agnosis difficult to make. Low back pain affects people of all ages, from children to the elderly, and is a very fre- quent reason for medical consultations. The 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study estimated that low back pain is among the top 10 diseases. Prevalence increases and peaks between the ages of 35 years and 55 years. Katishula or Low back pain is one of the Vataja Nanatmaja vikaras. The symptoms of Katishula explained in the Classics when compared to Low back pain almost appear similar, so we can co-relate Katishula with Low back pain. Many a times in our clinical practice we come across patients complaining of Katishula (low back pain) as a common symptom which can be seen in many of the diseases with different way of presentation based on the se- verity of the condition. Hence the Present article is built on a detailed historical search on Katishula as per the various classical references, in understanding it merely as a symptom or the disease proper.
Keywords: Low back pain, Katishula, Vataja nanatmaja vikara.
AYURVEDA SAMHITHA BASED LITERATURE REVIEW ON JWARA AND RELEVANCE OF JWARA CENTERED APPROACH IN MANAGEMENT OF COVID-19
Authors: V Visakh , Saraswathi M Soumya
Published: December 2021

Pyrexia (fever) is one of the prevalent symptoms in COVID-19. Many studies show that more than half of infected patients are suffering from fever. In Ayurveda Jwara (fever) is considered a major disease that needed to be care- fully evaluated and managed. Thus, an Ayurveda Samhithas based literature review on Jwara can shape a better understanding and management approach for Jwara. A retrospective literature review with Jwara based on Sam- hithas can enhance the approach and treatment strategies, which can repurpose with any emerging diseases. A Jwara chikitsa approach towards COVID-19 may provide better understanding and outcomes in the current disease man- agement strategies.
Keywords: Jwara, COVID-19, Jwara Chikitsa.
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VRIKKA, YAKRITA AND HRIDAYA IN THE PATHOGENESIS OF VRIKKA ROGA AND ITS UPADRAVA W.S.R TO CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Authors: Chakraborty Priyanka , Gupta Om Prakash , Kalita Ranjan
Published: December 2021

Chronic Kidney Disease is a chronic progressive declination in the function of kidneys with serious and dreadful complications which result in low life expectancy of the sufferer, and it can be correlated to as an amalgamation of the pathology related to Rasa Pradosaj vikar, Kaphaj sotha, Pandu, Mutrakriccha, Mutraghata, Prameha and its complications which are called as Vrikka roga (Kidney diseases). The literary data have been collected from Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Ashtanga Sangraha and Sharangadhar Samhita. The collected lit- erature have been analysed to justify that there may be a vast relationship between Vrikka (Kidneys), Yakrita (Liver) and Hridaya (Heart) in the pathogenesis of Vrikka roga (Kidney diseases) and its Upadrava (complications). The analysis establishes that Vrikka roga (Kidney diseases) is one of the Vataj Nanatmaja Roga and Meda Dhatu (Fat tissue) is the prime Dhatu (tissues) that gets vitiated and the aggravated Abaddha Meda (free fatty acids) results the pathogenesis of Vrikka Roga (Kidney diseases) alongwith Rakta (blood). Whereas, Rakta (blood) is seen being the Pradhan Dhatu involved in the pathogenesis of Vrikka Roga Upadrava. Therefore, an inference can be drawn that for slowing the progression of the pathogenesis and evolvement of complications, aggravated Abaddha Meda Chikitsa, Rakta Dhatu Poshak and ignition of the Dhatwagni may be adopted.
MANAGEMENT OF ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE AS PER AYURVEDA: A REVIEW
Authors: Borah Gitismita , Ojha Satyendra
Published: December 2021

Ischemic heart disease has emerged out as one of the alarming health concerns among both elderly and the young adults. Although breakthrough advances have been made in the field of medicine, a large number of mortalities related to ischemic heart disease have been reported in the past few years. This exerts pressure on finding an ef- fective treatment module overcoming the challenges limiting effective control of the disease. Ayurveda has dis- cussed extensively regarding the Hridrogas along with the various dietary, lifestyle modifications and treatment approaches that need to be employed for effective control of the disease. Vatikhridroga mentioned in Ayurveda holds a clear resemblance with ischemic heart disease. Correction of factors like Dhamanipratichaya and Gra- thitarakta in the pathogenesis of the disease needs to be emphasized while treating a patient with ischemic heart disease.
Keywords: Ischemic Heart Disease, VatikHridroga, DhamaniPratichaya, GrathitaRakta.
A CASE REPORT ON THE MANAGEMENT OF ARTAVA KSHAYA WITH SHATAPUSHPA KALPA AND SHATAPUSHPA TAILA MATRA BASTI
Authors: Kumari Poonam , Choudhary Poonam , Sonu Sonu , Dave Hetal H.
Published: December 2021

Artava Kshaya is the most common disease among women nowadays. Its prevalence is increasing day by day due to present lifestyle, food habits, stressful lifestyle and many other endocrine and other causes. This is a case study of a female patient who was suffering from delayed menstruation since 1.5 year. She was interrogated for the de- tailed history and all necessary routine, hormonal and other investigations were done. Then the treatment was planned according to her presenting complaint. She was treated with Shatapushpa kalpa and Shatapushpa Taila Matra Basti for 2 consecutive cycles. She got her menstruation at regular interval while taking medicines and then she was kept on 2 months of follow up after cessation of medicine. She still continued to have her menstruation regularly without medicine.
Keywords: Artava kshaya, Shatapushpa Kalpa, Shatapushpa taila matra basti, Oligomenorrhoea
A CRITICAL REVIEW STUDY ON MADHUMEHA (DIABETES MELLITUS) AND ITS PREVENTIVE APPROACH
Authors: Dhaaniya Alisha , Madan Prateek , Sharma Ravi , Singh N. R.
Published: December 2021

Madhumeha is a clinical entity described in Ayurveda under the types of Vataja Prameha. It is caused by the ag- gravation of Vata, the patient passes excess urine, which is sweet, astringent in taste, slightly turbid and pale in colour. Madhumeha can be correlated with an identical disease delineated in modern medical sciences as Diabetes Mellitus. DM has turned out to be the considerable silent killer today within the world. In Ayurveda it is de- scribed in Vataja Pramehas and can be managed conservatively with Modifications in diet, exercise, medication and lifestyle are all important factors in the successful treatment of type 2 diabetes and are assimilated into the ancient Indian medicinal practice of Ayurveda. Drugs like Chandraprabha (Curcuma zedoaria), Gudmar (Gymnema sylvestre), Asana (Pterocarpus marsupium), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Shilajit (Purified Bitumen), Khadir (Acacia catechu), Vacha (Acorus calamu), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Jambu (Syzygium cumini) are effective in controlling hyperglycemia. This study is consists of a brief classical picture of Madhumeha and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus along with its burden on society and classical management.
Keywords: Chandraprabha, Diabetes Mellitus, Madhumeha, Prameha, Vataja.
AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF LEUCORRHOEA: SWETA PRADARA
Authors: N Krishnapriya , B K Kavitha
Published: December 2021

Leucorrhoea is one of the most common and burning problems faced by women all around the globe. It may be physiological but when turning into a pathological condition, produce associated symptoms like itching vulva, backache, and anxiety to female suffering from the entity. Various factors like fungal, parasite, bacterial, and sex- ually transmitted diseases are responsible for the causation of this disease. In Ayurveda, it is termed as Sweta pra- dara. It can be a symptom of many diseases as well as an independent entity. No description of Sweta Pradara has been described by scholars of Brihatrayee. For abnormal white vaginal discharges, the word Sweta Pradara has been described in texts during and after the medieval period. The present study has been designed to substantiate the aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and treatment of sweta pradara so that alternative better forms of therapy can be made available in those suffering from Sweta pradara.
Keywords: Sweta Pradara, Leucorrhoea, Yonivyapad.
EFFICACY OF KSHEERABASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GARBHAKSHAYA W.S.R. TO INTRAUTERINE GROWTH RETARTDATION - A CASE REPORT
Authors: choudhary Susheela , Sonu Sonu , K. Bharathi , Tanwar Vipin
Published: December 2021

Intrauterine growth restriction is quite common condition now a days and needs intensive fetal surveillance and proper antepartum and intra-partum care. IUGR may result in significant fetal morbidity and mortality if not properly diagnosed and treated. The condition is most commonly caused by inadequate maternal-fetal circulation, resulting in decrease in fetal growth. In Ayurveda, IUGR can be considered under Garbhakshaya. In Garbhakshaya according to Acharya Sushruta, Garbhaaspandana and Anunatkukshitta mentioned which is mainly due to the inadequate nutrition to fetus. Acharya Sushruta has mentioned the usage of Ksheerabasti from 8th month onwards to nourish the fetus in Garbhakshaya. In present case study, A 29-year-old pregnant woman with period of gestation 37 weeks 1 day was came to OPD of PTSR dept. National institute of Ayurveda (Deemed to be university). On examination her fundal height was found less than period of amenorrhoea. USG report showed single live intrauterine pregnancy of 35 weeks 3 days with IUGR and extensive calcification in placenta, was treated with Ksheerabasti, administered for 10 days once in the morning in the dose of 450 ml per day. After 10 days of above said treatment USG report was repeated and marked improvement was observed with no calcification and a healthy baby was delivered with normal Apgar score. So here Shatavari, Vidarikanda and Yashtimadhu sadhita Ksheerabasti is very effective treatment modality to improve IUGR and for good nourishment of fetus.
Keywords: Garbhakshaya, IUGR, Ksheerabasti, Shatavari, Vidarikanda, Yashtimadhu etc.
CONCEPTS OF MAMSA MARMA - A REVIEW ARTICLE
Authors: Kumar Mahesh , 2 Priyanka , Gupta S. S.
Published: December 2021

Ayurveda is one of the most ancient medical science in the world. Ayurveda is known as the science of life. It is not only medical science, but it is also a way of life. In Ayurvedic literature many Aacharyas (Sage) like Atreya Punarvashu,Dhanvantari,Sushruta,Charaka,Vagbhata and other commentators of samhitas (Ancient iterature) have made, its importance the knowledge of Sharir (body) to have undoubtedly for the sake of knowledge. In Ayurveda, Rachana sharir is a very important part of this science to make a person a good physician or a good surgeon. In Rachana Sharir, Marma sharir is very important topic. By knowing this, a person may become a good physician or surgeon. Marma sharir and its practical application are very important during surgery and to understand the injury at marma site, their prognosis and possible prevention is necessary. Inside the body, there is a specific anatomical location which is called a vital point.
Keywords: Mamsa (muscle), marma (vital part), jivsthan (life site), Parinam (result), pariman (dimension)
A CRITICAL REVIEW ON HRIDAYARNAVA RASA - AN HERBOMINERAL FORMULATION
Authors: G Pavithra , Kurle Laxmi. B. , Chavan Ravi. R.
Published: December 2021

Hridroga is a broad entity considered in Ayurveda, covering all cardiovascular diseases. According to current stud- ies, 17.5 million people die each year from cardiovascular diseases, with an estimated 31 per cent of death world- wide. Among them 7.4 million died due to coronary heart disease,6.7 million due to stroke, atherosclerosis etc., hence it is needed to discover effective drugs which can prevent death due to cardiovascular diseases and other cardiac disorders. Methods: Statins and fibrates are the most prescribed medications for cardiac disorders. Though there is extensive evidence about their safety and efficacy, but the use of these synthetic drugs has certain adverse effects; Myalgia, hepatopathy, renal failure, increased risk of diabetes and rhabdomyolysis are the most common side effects from statin use. Considering the wide magnitude of cardiac disorders in the Indian subcontinent and the absence of promising therapy with safety in conventional systems; the suffering population is turning towards cer- tain other alternatives for safe and effective remedies. Hridayarnava rasa, one such Herbo- mineral compound formulation containing Kajjali and Tamra bhasma as an integral component indicated in the treatment of abnormal lipid levels. Results: Hridayarnava rasa is thereby useful in tackling Hridroga in specific, Atherosclerosis. There- fore, this formulation can be enforced in place of statins of conventional medicine. Discussion: This review is mainly focused on different aspects of Herbo mineral ayurvedic formulation Hridayarnava rasa. It is well recog- nized in Ayurveda that most cardiac disorders run a chronic course and are difficult to treat, there are many formu- lations in the market for Hridroga yet there is scope for drugs in this disease, Hridayarnava rasa is one suchformulation that is designed perfectly for kaphaja Hridroga, which is also cost-effective, easy to prepare, as it is hidden all these days its efficacy was not discussed so here an attempt has been made to address the critical review of Hridayarnava rasa.

Keywords: Hridayarnava rasa, Cardiovascular diseases, Hridroga.
A CONCISE BOTANICAL CONSIDERATION ON VARIOUS PLANT PARTS (PRAYOJYANGA) STATED IN AYURVEDA
Authors: Santosh S Mane , Ashok Gajarmal Amit , Mayur Y Kamble
Published: December 2021

The plants are the backbone of many traditional health care practices, and they are always said as best friends of human beings. In Ayurveda, The Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana has been quoted as the fundamental therapeutic preparations mostly as herbal preparations. Among them, Swarasa (Fresh juice) & Kalka (paste) are made gener- ally by fresh plant parts like leaves and tuberous roots. While dried Panchanga (whole plant) are mostly used in the preparation of Kwatha (decoction), Hima (cold infusion) and Phanta (hot infusion). The term Panchanga in- dicates Tvaka (bark), Pushpa (flower), Patra (leaves), Phala (fruit), and Mula (root). Apart from this, Saara (pith), Ksheera (latex), Niryasa (exudate/ oleoresin/gum) and Kanda (bulb) has been also cited in the Ayurveda text. With the help of modern plant science, information can be obtained for an upgraded, précised and easily un- derstanding of the individual plant part. Thus, this article provides ample information on the terminologies of plant parts in the classical text and their description in line with botanical science.
Keywords: Panchanga, Ayurveda, Plant, Parts, Kashaya
ROLE OF MASANUMASIKA PATHYA TO PREVENT GARBHA SHOSHA
Authors: Sebastian Sharon , Kumari Suchetha , Jain Arpana
Published: December 2021

Pregnancy is a state of high nutritional demand. The diet taken by the pregnant women is utilised in three ways as said by the classics - For the nourishment of pregnant women, for the production of breast milk and the proper nourishment of the foetus. So, the health and growth of the foetus depend mainly on the diet and nutrition of the mother. With this viewpoint, garbhini paricharya is explained. A condition in our classics has been explained as ‘Garbha Shosha’ where there is retarded growth of the foetus in the womb. ‘Aaharamaapnothi yathaa na garbhaha’ is said as the nidana of garbha shosha by Acharya Charaka which states that this condition arises where the foetus is not provided with a nutritious diet through the mother. Acharya Vagbhata points out that vitiation of ‘Rasavaha Srotas’ happens in the same. Acharya Bhavamishra advised brimhana drugs with mamsarasa in this condition for nutrition. Strict adherence to masanumasika pathya may help in preventing garbha shosha by promoting the growth of the foetus.
Keywords: Garbha shosha, Diet, Nutrition, Brimhana, Masanumasika pathya
HOLISTIC APPROACH IN MANAGEMENT OF AMAVATA W.S.R. TO CHAKRADATTA CHIKITSA SIDDHANTHA – A CASE STUDY
Authors: Shinde Sayali Sampat , Bhatkar Arun U. , Pachghare Madhuri A.
Published: December 2021

The impairment of Agni plays a very important role in Amavata. The name itself says there is the involvement of Ama and Vata. The Kha-vaigunya is observed mainly in Shleshmasthana (Asthisandhi) which results in Amavata. Use of Ayurvedic Diagnostics tools and then deciding Ayurvedic treatment helps to treat it in a natural way without any side effects and recurrence. Chikitsa Siddhanta as mentioned by Acharya Chakradatta for management of Amavata, consists of Langhana, Swedana, use of medicines having Tikta, Katu Rasa and Deepana property, Virechana, Snehapana and Basti. These modalities work mainly as Amapachana, Vatashamana, Strotoshodhana and Sthana Balya. Based on this Chikitsa Siddhanta, along with Langana, Swedana, Deepana, Pachana; Vaitaran Basti was administered in a case of Amavata which was successfully treated. Vaitaran Basti is also given by Chak- radatta. Marked improvements were observed in signs, symptoms and RA factor after treatment. During the treat- ment, complications were not observed.
Keywords: Amavata, Ama, Chakradatta, Vaitaran basti, RA factor.
IMPORTANCE OF AHAR AND AGNI IN MAINTENANCE FOR HEALTHY LIFE
Authors: Gahukar Priti Pragat , Gahukar Vedprakash
Published: December 2021

The body is the outcome of food. Even so, the disease is the outcome of food. The distinction between ease and disease arises on account of wholesome nutrition or the lack of it respectively. Food is the factor that sustains and supports the Deha Dhatus, Ojas, Bala and Varna. Ayurved is mainly based on preventive aspects first than cura- tive. Food is considered as the first pillar among the Nidra(Sleep) and Brahmacharya being the other two. Food is important as a nutritional source, also with therapeutic value. It also plays a very important role during the post- treatment period in regaining the diminished strength due to the harmful effect of the disease. Ayurveda gives immense importance to Pathya Ahar in the words" without the use of Pathyakar Ahar medicines is of no use and if Pathyakar Ahar is taken there is no need of other medicines." This food depends upon Agni to contribute to the nourishment of the body. The body elements or Sharira Dhatus cannot be nourished and developed when food is not properly digested by Agni. Ayurveda considers Dehagni as a cause of life, complexion, strength, health, lus- tre, Oja, Teja, nourishment and Prana. As per Acharya Charak, Agni is divided into 13 types i.e. one Jatharagni, five Bhutagni and seven Dhatvagni. Jatharagni (Digestive power) is directly related to Dhatvagni or bioenergy in the cells and their metabolic processes, with ultimate tissue metabolism or Dhatu Nirmana Processes. All thenormal functions of Dhatu, Upadhatu and Mala in the body all are directly dependent on the health status of Agni. Thus, Pathyakar Ahar and Agni play an important role in the maintenance of healthy life.
Keywords: Ahar, Agni, Jatharagnii, Hair, Kesha
ROLE OF JALOUAKA AVACHRANA AND DHOOPANA KARMA IN VRANASHOPHA(CELLULITIS): A CASE STUDY
Authors: Gamit Sejal. A.
Published: December 2021

Cellulitis is a common and sometimes painful bacterial skin infection.it may first appear as a red, swollen area that feels hot and tender to the touch. The redness and swelling can spread quickly.it most often affects the skin of the lower legs, although the infection can occur anywhere on a person’s body or face. Cellulitis usually happens on the surface of the skin, but it may also affect the tissues underneath. Vrana Shopha explained by Acharya Sushruta resemble inflammatory swelling, which appears red, swollen area that feels hot and tender to touch. Jalouka Avcharana and Dhoopana karma was the best therapy because of its safety and high efficacy in the management of Vrana Shopha.
Keywords: cellulitis, Vrana Shopha, Jalouka Avcharana Karma, Dhoopana Karma
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF KOTA: A CASE STUDY
Authors: K Bhagyesh , Sreedhar Sruthi
Published: December 2021

Skin is the largest and protective organ of the body that comes in contact with the external world. The skin has many roles in the maintenance of life and health. Pathological Manifestations in the skin are caused by both external and internal factors. Nowadays skin diseases are more common due to improper lifestyles and habits. Urticaria is one among them. The present case study is about, a 30-year-old female patient, visited our hospital (KC OPD) with a chief complaint of itching, redness, and mild burning sensation all over the body for nine years. We diagnosed her with Kota. Kota is mentioned in Ayurveda as one among the Twak Vikara. Most of the Acharyas are explained Sheethapitha, Udarda and Kota under a single chapter because of almost similar symptomatology. The main symptoms of Kota are Mandala (elevated round), Kandu (itching), Raga(redness), Bahuni (number) and Sanubandatha (frequency of attack). In comparison to symptomatology, Urticaria is quite similar like Kota. In India, approximately 15-20% of the general population will have Urticaria once in their life. Chronic Urticaria is defined as urticaria persisting daily or almost daily for more than 6 weeks. Chronic autoimmune urticaria or chronic idiopathic urticaria has no discernable external cause. It can cause severe impairment on the quality of life. There is no complete treatment for this, but medicines and lifestyle changes can help the patient to feel better according to modern science. In Ayurveda it is a Sadhyavyadhi, Treatment adopted here are Vamana, Virechana, Siravyada followed by Patolakaturohinyadi kashayam, Nimbadi guggulu, Vilwadigulika, Manibadram Guda. This case study proves the Ayurvedic management in Urticaria is very effective with promising results.
Keywords: Kota, Urticaria, Shodhana, Shamana Aushadhis
MANAGEMENT OF TAMAKA SHWASA WITH GHRITA BHRISHTA HARIDRA
Authors: M.H Shridharaiah , P Venkatesh
Published: December 2021

Shwasa is a chronic condition that developed as a result of Pranavaha sroto dushti, here the shwasa roga is developed due to two types of srodo dushti i.e. sangha (Due to kapha avarodha) and vimarga gamana (of the udana vata). Asthma is a condition that affects the quality of life of an individual. Especially this condition aggravates and worsens in the cold season. Depending on the sign and symptoms Shwasa roga can be compared with Asthma. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airway of lungs and leads to narrowing of air passage, it is an episodic disease manifested clinically by paroxysms of dyspnoea, tightness of chest along with wheezing sound and coughing usually more at night or early morning. Asthma rapidly increasing in India due to pollution, Among India’s 1.31 billion people, about 6% of children and 2% of adults are suffering from asthma.[1] Tamaka shwasa is one among the Shwasaroga and it is predominantly Vatakaphajavyadhi. This disease is maintainable by giving proper medication like shodhana (Vmana, Virechana, etc...) and shamana chikitsa (Swasa kutara rasa, swasamrita etc...), if the proper treatment is not given to the patient is proper time, then this condition gets worse and become life-threatening. So, the following case study is explaining about the management of Swasa roga of 8 years history with Ayurvedic medications.
Keywords: Tamaka Shwasa, Deppana, Paachana, Shodhana, Shamana.
EVALUATION OF MARMA POINT STIMULATION IN AVABAHUKA WITH RESPECT TO PERIARTHRITIS SHOULDER
Authors: Sharma Neha , Parma Gaurav , Dutt Anil
Published: December 2021

Periarthritis Shoulder is common in people who are middle-aged or older. As shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body making it vulnerable to problems, ultimately leading to restricted shoulder movements. A 67 years old male patient diagnosed with Avabahuka (Adhesive capsulitis), managed with MARMA CHIKITSA. After completion of the treatment, pain, swelling, tenderness and restricted movement of the humero-glenoid joint were reduced. As the signs and symptoms of this disease are not mentioned in Ayurvedic classics, specific treatment protocols and formulations cannot be given. The selection of drugs may differ from case to case. The treatment plan followed in this study may be adopted in future cases changing the selection of drugs based upon the necessity to obtain good results.
Keywords: Marma Chikitsa, Periarthritis Shoulder, Avabahuka, Frozen shoulder.
RAKTAPITTA - A CASE STUDY
Authors: Sharma Aabha
Published: December 2021

Background: Raktapitta a disease mentioned in Charaka Samhita, in both Nidana and Chikitsa Sthana immedi- ately after describing a very important disease Jwara. This clearly indicates the seriousness of the disease same as that of Jwara. When Jwara is not treated well, the Agni gets vitiated (Teja Mahabhoota), “Jwara Santapat Rak- tapitta Mudiryate" is responsible for this disease. As its nomenclature states, a disease caused by the vitiation of Rakta and Pitta (Ashray – Ashraye Bhava)1. The disease shows its features via two pathways mainly, Urdhva Evam Adhoga Marga, Ubhaya (both ways) can also be seen2. As per Sushruta Samhita, this Roga is described after discussing Pandu roga (having common Nidana)3. Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic management in the acute Raktapitta. Materials and Methods: Here, Shaman Aushadha is selected for the management of Raktapitta, in 33 years old married female patient for 3 1⁄2 months. Results: The patient started feeling improvement in the symptoms from the 18th day and by the end of 45 days she reported a marked reduction in her symptoms. She recovered completely after 3 months of continuous intervention. Conclusion: Shamana Aushsdha showed good results in managing the Raktapitta.
Keywords: Raktapitta, Jwara, Ashray-Ashraye bhava,
Escaping Social Injustices: Changemaking Escape Rooms for Human Rights in the Literature Classroom
Authors:   Faculty English, Miami Dade College – Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, United States, Sendin Emily Andrea
Published: December 2021

Escape rooms have been used in STEM classrooms, but there is little evidence of successful implementation of escape rooms in humanities courses in higher learning. This paper examines the experience of adapting escape rooms for the education setting in literature. To do so, two new components in the learning process were incorporated: (a) students are required to create their own escape rooms, thus increasing the stakes and the level of ownership; they are not only responsible for their own learning, but they also need to teach others; and, (b) students are required to explore a human rights violation or social injustices in their escape rooms, making civic engagement an end goal of the project. Participants in their escape room come out of the experience learning something about social change and being called to action.
Innovative Pedagogy to Overcome Student Struggles with Plagiarism
Authors:   School of Medical Bioscience, Nagahama Institute of Bioscience and Technology, Japan, Kennedy Olivia
Published: December 2021

Plagiarism is a problem that affects English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learner all over the world. Rather than simply labelling students who plagiarize as “offenders,” finding solutions to guide them away from it is of primary importance. Ten instructors teaching a 30-week EFL academic writing course at a large urban university in Japan were interviewed about their methodologies to do so. Two academic writing classes (N=40) were asked to write reflections on what they were learning and how it was being taught to them. The student reflections and instructor interview transcripts were coded and analysed, instructor strategies to deal with plagiarism proactively in this context identified, and student responses to these strategies explored. The strategies were largely found to be a combination of existing methods with one notable exception, which is introduced in detail here. It is based on Rubin’s Four Tendencies personality framework, which is a method that relies on instructors recognizing learners as responding to expectations in one of four ways and harnessing this to help them achieve. This personalized instruction can be seen as one of the modern approaches to facilitate learning and engagement outlined by Owens and Kadakia (2016). Student responses to it were positive, and the instructor using it felt that it both reduced stress and improved relationships with students. As such, the method has been added to the departmental pedagogy for the next intake of students.
Learning Motivation from Islamic Perspective
Authors: Majahar Faizah , Ahmad H. Osman Rahmah , Pauzi Siti Nurul Afifah , Aziz Siti Adibah
Published: December 2021

Learning motivation is one of the important elements in helping students reaching their desired educational goals and promoting effective learning. There are many studies on factors that affect learning motivation but most of them focused on the material aspects and neglected the spiritual aspects due to their dependence on Western theories. Therefore, this study is designed to identify the learning motivation from the perspective of Islam among university students, the spiritual aspects in it and to uncover the relationship between them. The results indicated that spiritual aspects play an important role in enhancing students' learning motivation and help them staying away from evil deeds that are not in line with Islamic teachings.
The Role of Aqal in Contemporary Islamic Thought
Authors: Shikh Nasir Shaikhah , Ahmad H. Osman Rahmah , Muhamad Shatir Nurul Shafiqah , Hailong Min
Published: December 2021

This research derives after the aggravation of the issues of the modern era, which we almost lacked in the presence of an appropriate solution that treats these issues from their roots, in addition to the recession that occurred in Islamic thought, as this crisis will disappear by Allah's permission and by the efforts of Muslims who believe the grace of Aqal that Allah grants us to think, and ponder, also Aqal has a major role in reforming and renewing contemporary Islamic thought through ijtihad, which comes after the basic sources of legislation position. Islam is a religion that motives us to search in contemporary matters that have emerged with the developments of the eras over the time.
Social Issues in Malaysia from the Islamic Perspective
Authors: Mohd Esa Farahanim , Ahmad H. Osman Rahmah , Mohd Akhir Norziyana , Toklubok Afifah
Published: December 2021

This study discusses the social issues that occurred in Malaysia from the Islamic point of view. This study has taken the descriptive analytical approach by describing issues related to the Malaysian society in the references and sources available to the researchers, as well as analysing them from Western, Malaysian and Islamic attitudes. This study will address the following topics: cultural issues such as sexual orientation and gender identity; ethical issues such as freedom of expression, mixing of the sexes and intimacy among the unmarried; and family issues such as developing the roles of spouses and children’s education during the epidemic. This study also aimed to shed light on these selected issues from the Islamic perspective, as well as to give justified opinions of scholars and researchers in them. Thus, this study reached important results and the most significant of which is: revealing the opinions of scholars and experts and exploring their Islamic attitudes towards Malaysia's approach to dealing with these social issues.