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A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY ON PARISHEKA SWEDA WITH VISHAGARBHA TAILA AND TILA TAILA IN KATIGRAHA
Authors: M. M Prabin. , Kumar Vikram
Published: March 2021

Swedana Karma is one among the Shadupakrama (Six treatment modalities), indicated in the management of various diseases caused by Vata. Parisheka Sweda is a type of Drava Sweda which can be applied as Ekanga (over a body part) or Sarvanga (whole body). Katigraha (low back pain with stiffness) is a condi-tion which is characterized by Shoola (pain) and Stabdhata (stiffness) in Kati Pradesha (lumbo - sacral region) due to vitiated Vata. Swedana helps to relieve the pain and stiffness. Parisheka Sweda acts over whole Kati Pradesha (lumbo - sacral region), hence it will be more beneficial in this condition. Vishagarbha Taila contains Tikshna and Ushna Guna drugs and is specially indicated in Katigraha (low back pain with stiffness). Tila Taila is best among Vatahara Dravyas. Hence this study was undertaken to compare the efficacy of Parisheka Sweda with Vishagarbha Taila and Tila Taila in the management of Katigraha (low back pain with stiffness) to ascertain the better modality. Total 40 patients were randomly selected and divided in two equal groups. Group VT patients were given Vishagarbha Taila Parisheka Sweda and group TT patients were given Tila Taila Parisheka Sweda for half an hour once a day for 1 week over Kati Pradesha (lumbo - sacral region). Statistical analysis showed that both groups showed good improvement in various parameters of Katigraha (low back pain with stiffness). When comparison was done between the groups, it revealed that there was no statistically significant difference between the groups except in stiffness (p<0.001) and left lateral flexion (p<0.05). Hence it can be concluded that both Vishagarbha Taila Parisheka Sweda and Tila Taila Parisheka Sweda may be accepted in treating patients with Katigraha (low back pain with stiffness) to reduce both signs and symptoms successfully.
A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE DIFFERENT SCHEDULES OF MARSHA NASYA WITH PRASARINI TAILA IN CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS
Authors: A. S Krishnapriya , B. S Praveen
Published: March 2021

Cervical spondylosis is one of the degenerative conditions of the cervical spine. It is commonly seen in old age, but nowadays it is nearly ubiquitous in young and middle-aged people. The symptoms consist of par-aesthesia and pain in the distribution of fifth to eighth cervical dermatomes, pain being felt most frequently over the shoulder, arm, scapular region, forearm and hands. In young subjects, bony outgrowth may not be evident, but loss of the cervical curvature caused by spasm of neck muscles can be taken as a suggestive sign. The presentations of signs and symptoms of both diseases have close resemblance, so Vishvachi can be correlated with Cervical Spondylosis. Improper sitting postures and continuous work create pressure and stress that cause injury to spine, which may play an important role in producing this condition. NasyaKar-ma is considered as prime line of treatment in Urdhwa Jjathrugata Vikaras and could be effective, eco-nomical as well as affordable treatment modality. Prasarini Taila is indicated in all Vata Vikaras especially in Vishvachi. Keeping these points in mind, a comparative clinical study of different schedules of Marsha Nasya with Prasarini Taila in the management of Cervical Spondylosis is taken.
EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES ON VARIOUS LOHA PREPARATIONS W.S.R TO “MRITANI LOHANI RASI BHAVANTI”
Authors: Mishra Amit , Prajapati Neha , Chaudhari Mukesh , Sharma Amit
Published: March 2021

Ayurvedic system of medicine is the only one out of all traditional system of medicine where importance of metals for curing ailments was probably first recognized. Iron is the fourth common element and second most common metal in the earth crust and is a biologically essential component of every living organism. Despite the low requirement of iron in human body iron overload is rare and iron deficiency is common in certain parts of the world and in certain age groups6. Iron containing drugs used as hematinics are known to induce some adverse drug reactions -- gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, colic pain, flatulence, constipation, black feces, and diarrhea. Iron containing compounds like Loha Bhasma, Kasis Bhasma and Mandura Bahsma are practiced since long and are indicated in a wide spectrum of dis-eases and can be a better alternative from Rasa shastra. Pharmacokinetics is proposed to study the absorp-tion, the distribution, the bio transformations and the elimination of drugs in man and animals. A primary aim of pharmacokinetics analyses is to determine bioavailability. Evaluation of Pharmaco kinetics of Loha bhasma, Kasis bhasma and Mandura bhasma were carried out. Serum iron was estimated using AAS. Pa-rameters like Cmax, Tmax etc. were calculated
“A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF SHEETALA JALA NASYA AND MASHA TAILA NASYA WITH RASNADI GUGGULU IN THE
MANAGEMENT OF AVABAHUKA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO FROZEN SHOULDER”
Authors: 1 Maitradevi , Patil Uma
Published: March 2021

Avabahuka is a disease of Amsa Sandhi (shoulder joint) and it has been described under eighty types of Vata Vyadhi by Acharya Sushruta. Being a disease of shoulder joint, which has greatest range of motion, is of vital importance to the activities of daily routine work. This disease is a hindrance in one’s productivity. Various effective treatment modalities have been mentioned in our classics regarding this disease. In order to reverse the pathogenesis, Shodhana is advised initially followed by Shamana therapies. In the present study 40 patients were selected incidentally and placed randomly into two groups- A and B, with 20 sub-jects in each group. Group- A received Nasya with Sheetala Jala and Group- B received Nasya with Ma-sha Taila followed by Rasnadi Guggulu as Shamanoushadhi for both groups A and B. In both the groups after 7th day of Nasya Karma follow up was done. Assessment was done on the bases of symptomatology. Nasya Karma provided highly significant results in all the symptoms of Avabahuka. In the present study as per the clinical data, ‘Nasya with Masha Taila is found to be more effective than Nasya with Sheetala Jala’.
COSMETIC EFFECT OF DINACHARYA (DAILY ROUTINE) PROCEDURES –
A CRITICAL REVIEW
Authors: K. P Ripsa Raj , Reddy P Sudhakar
Published: March 2021

Beauty is the desire of every individual to give pleasure to the sense.The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) defines cosmetics by their intended use, as "articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprin-kled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance". Under this law cosmetics must not adulterate or mis-branded. The cosmetic preparations are used for worship and for sensual enjoyment in India since Vedic period. The cleansing, beautifying and attractiveness effects are described in Ayurveda extensively. Swasthavritta, the preventive principles of Ayurveda laid down rules and regulations like Dinacharya (Dai-ly routine), Ritu chary (Seasonal regimen), Sadvritta (Good conducts of life) etc, to be followed by a healthy person. Among these the practices of daily routines are very much relevant in promoting cosmetic effect which is reviewed in this article.
CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF BASTI KARMA AND RASARAJ RASA IN THE
MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI (SCIATICA)
Authors: Meenu Mishra , Shwetal Shivhare , Vivek Sharma
Published: March 2021

Background: Sciatica is the most common disorder which affects the quality of life of individual. Sciatica is the set of symptoms which is caused by a pinching and /or irritation of one of the three lowest nerve roots that make up the giant sciatic nerve and causing a low back pain and leg pain. Prevalence of sciatica ranges from 2% to 40% worldwide. In Ayurveda sciatica has a high resemblance with Gridhrasi, which comes under Samanyaja Vikara and Nanatmaja Vatavikara. Aim & Objectives: To study the effect of Dashmooladi Niruha Basti with Rasaraj Rasa in the management of Gridhrasi (Sciatica) and to find out an effective Ayurvedic management for Gridhrasi (Sciatica). Material and Methods: An open clinical study with Dasmooladi Niruha Basti with Rasaraj Rasa was done in 10 patients of Gridhrasi (sciatica). 10 clini-cally diagnosed patients of Gridhrasi (sciatica), registered at the Kayachikitsa OPD of Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. Ayurvedic Hospital Bhopal. The patients were treated with Dasmooladi Niruha Basti along with Rasaraj Rasa. Duration of study is 30 days. Assessment was done on the basis of symptomatic relief and change in the degree of SLR test after treatment. Observation: Dasmooladi Niruha Basti and Rasaraj Rasa yielded symptomatic relief and increased the degree of SLR test after treatment. The overall effect of the treatment in all patients suggested that, complete cure was not in any patient. Three patients were markedly improved, and seven patients were moderately improved. None of patients remained unchanged. Conclu-sion: On the basis of result obtained, it can be concluded that Dasmooladi Niruha Basti and Rasaraj Rasa can be used as an effective treatment in the management of Gridhrasi (sciatica).
A REVIEW OF ACHARYA SUSHRUTA’S APPROACH IN DISSECTION FOR THE STUDY OF NETRA SHAREERAM
Authors: Sharma Shikha , Soni Rajendra Kumar , Vardhan Prabhakar , Pamnani Gulab Chand
Published: March 2021

Recent literature suggests that the dissected cadaver remains the most powerful means of delivering fun-damental regional, relational and topographical anatomical knowledge to medical students, which is indis-pensable to ensure safe and efficient clinical practice. Acharya Sushruta is best known for his surgical wisdom, practices and tools. He described a systematic method for the dissection of the human cadaver. Netra is one of the most briefly described anatomical structure by Sushruta. Anatomically, eye is divided into five Mandalas, six Sandhis and six Patalas. Selection of appropriate cadaver was very necessary for the detailed study of human anatomy; hence Acharya Sushruta had described various conditions for the selection and preservation of the cadaver. In this paper the potentially possible scientific reason for such selection criteria, as well as an attempt to understand the anatomy of eye in prospect to the ancient text by our acharyas is made. In addition, an approach is made to study importance of eyes with respect to knowledge about Dirghayu, Madhyamayu & Heenayu of a person, to know about the Arishta Suchaka Lakshana in patient, to know the Sadhyaasadhyata of a Vyadhi, & to decide the Sara of a person.
MANAGEMENT OF ASRIGDARA WITH KUTAJASHTAKA AVALEHA AND
YASHTIMADHU GHRITA MATRA BASTI - AN OPEN LABEL, DOUBLE ARM,
RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL
Authors: Sharma Stuti , Pandey Meenakshi
Published: March 2021

Introduction: The word Asrigdara explains about prolonged, cyclic or acyclic excessive menstrual bleed-ing in Ayurveda. 9-14% of women in their reproductive age lose 80 ml of blood in each cycle. It is the most common cause of Anemia. Traditionally, Heavy Uterine Bleeding is managed with medical therapy and surgical intervention with associated side effects. But due to limitation of medical therapy as well as surgical interventions, it becomes the necessity of time to find out a permanent, easy, effective and less side effect producing care which can be easily administered and accepted by the patient. Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Kutajashtaka Avaleha orally and combination of Kutajashtaka Avaleha and Yashtimadhu Ghrita matra basti in combating the signs and symptoms of Asrigdara. Materials and Methods: 56 patients were selected from the Stri Roga and Prasuti Tantra OPD, All India Institute of Ayur-veda, New Delhi and randomly divided into 2 groups. Group A was administered with Kutajashtaka Ava-leha orally regularly for the period of 3 months with the doses of 5gm BD after meal with water, while in Group B, Combination of Yashtimadhu Ghrita Matra Basti (60 ml for 7 days in 3 consecutive cycles after meal through rectal route after 7th day of menses) for 3 months and Kutajashtaka Avaleha was given and the follow up period of 1 month without medication was same for both the groups. Results: Kutajashtaka Avaleha orally alone and Combination of Yashtimadhu Ghrita Matra Basti & Kutajashtaka Avaleha oral both gave statistically highly Significant results (P<0.001) but with better results when the treatment was combined and Markedly Improved (51-75% relief) the signs and symptoms. Conclusion: Combination of Yashtimadhu Ghrita Matra Basti & Kutajashtaka Avaleha oral gave more statistically significant results than Kutajashtaka Avaleha orally alone. No adverse effects were reported during the entire trial period.
AN AYURVEDIC INSIGHT ON ROLE OF IMMUNE SYSTEM IN RECURRENT RESPIRATORY INFECTION IN CHILDREN
Authors: Devi Preeti , Kumar K Shrinidhi
Published: March 2021

Chronic as well as recurrent respiratory disorders are major concern in childhood pediatric practice as we commonly come across such cases in day to day pediatric practice. Recurrent respiratory infections are attributed to immaturity of the immune system, functional, structural limitations, dependency on others, unawareness of hygienic importance and nutritional issues related to weaning etc. Excess intake of sweetish substances, growth potential and school environment also contribute for the same. Mean time the congenital abnormalities of the respiratory and cardiovascular system; also, significantly contribute the recurrent respiratory tract infections. Ayurveda explains the stage of Bala or the childhood as stage of immaturity in structural, functional, emotional, and linguistic and behavior and sexual facets with predominance of the Kapha Dosha. Certain of the Respiratory problems in children are also aggravated by the habit of withholding the natural urges as maximum protective reflexes in the upper part of the body pertaining to respiratory system and helps to prevent the portal of entry for maximum infections. Protective reflexes like sneezing, coughing, hiccup, Shrama shwasa, yawning, lacrimation etc., are in true sense keep away the respiratory tract infections. Classics of Ayurveda explain the treatment Kasa in detail and by keeping classical explanation narrated in Kasa Chikitsa of different Samhita. However, classics explains that Pratishyaya when not treated leads to Kasa and Kasa further leads to Rajayakshama. Such incidences are quite common in children as there is immaturity of immune barriers in the growing stage of the child. Hence treatment should contain immune enhancing drugs or other modes of enhancing the immunity which helps to prevent such recurrent infections.
A REVIEW STUDY ON MENTAL HEALTH - THE ROLE OF DIFFERENT PERSPEC-TIVES OF AYURVEDA DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Raghuwanshi Bhushan , Fulzele Ashwini , Joshi Dnyanesh , Dhakite Sneha
Published: March 2021

Currently all of us are experiencing emotions, thoughts, & situation which we never have experienced be-fore. The entire world had experienced many of the pandemics, particularly plague outbreak has been known immemorial. In 19th century, cholera pandemic followed by flu pandemics were highlights. In 20th century, subsequently, there have been outbreak of Asian flu, SARS, Ebola etc, but the pandemic of COVID -19 is on completely different platform. It has shaken the whole world with global health crisis. This pandemic of COVID has been locked each & every individual where they were & day by day number of patients are getting hiked which have given rise to feeling of fear of getting infected, feeling of fear of getting quarantined, fear of loss of profession, fear of losing jobs etc. Along with, response to lockdown, pandemic has created significant & variable psychological impacts on many more individuals resulting in increased tendencies for suicidal attempts. Here in this review article the efforts are being made to compile the different perspectives of Ayurveda which can be implemented in management of different psychologi-cal conditions. Different treatment protocols through ayurvedic principle can be administered in psycholog-ical management during this COVID - 19 Pandemic. Considering the psychological impact of COVID-19 on individuals, Ayurveda can prove to be beneficial in this Pandemic with regards to prevention & adju-vant therapeutic management with COVID-19 management protocol.
SŪSRŪTA SYSTEM OF INTENSIVECARE –A PROSPECTIVE OVERVIEW
Authors: Thakur Rinky , Nanda Gopal C , Tripathi Binodini , Doddamani Shashidhar H
Published: March 2021

In Vŗhatryee, Sūsrūta has the doctrine of surgical management along with related descriptions of anatomy, physiology. Though Charaka and Vāgbhata have similar description but are not up to the content like Sūsrūta. Sūsrūta was the first who described surgical operations and had broad view on sterilization pre and post-operative management along with intensive care which are unique and has prime importance. In modern system of medicine intensive care plays a vital role for patient’s life and sustenance. It was inter-esting to evaluate that Sūsrūta system of intensive care has been described considering all aspects where he has given importance to the major specialties required. In the line of shlokas all the meanings are buried and are yet to be understood in the line of description. It is also very important to know that the present system of surgery though so advanced but also existed before 1000 B.C and which is clearly evident from the description found. Sūsrūta had felt the necessity of multispecialty physician cum surgeon’s advice dur-ing critical care as per the prevailing system. During Sūsrūta time different names (probably nominated specialists of different wings) were given due importance to the critical management of the patients are usually seen nowadays in modern system of medicine. In the present paper efforts have been taken to de-cipher the every term used by Sūsrūta in parlance to modern system concerned to ancient system of critical care.
AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN
JANUSANDHI OF PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH KNEE JOINT PAIN
Authors: P Anjana , Subbannavar Pralhad D
Published: March 2021

Objectives: To observe the structural changes occurring in patients presenting with knee joint pain., To an-alyse range of motion and tissue involvement in the knee joint pain. Methods 100 patients having history of knee joint pain has been selected for the study from OPD and IPD of S.D.M Ayurveda hospital Udupi. Case Proforma was prepared to assess the knee joint pain. Assessment of range of movement has been done with Goniometer. Structural changes in knee joint pain was assessed with help of X-ray or MRI. Re-sult: In this study 50% of patients had knee pain due to the degenerative changes in joint either due to ag-ing or hormonal issues or autoimmune diseases like arthritis. Majority of structural changes were observed in the medial femorotibial compartment showing 92% having presence of osteophytes and 80% having joint space narrowing. 59% patients were diagnosed with osteoarthritis showing definitive degenerative changes. Range of movement was decreased in cases having structural changes and in 12% cases the range was observed between 80-70 degree which had gross changes in the structures. Conclusion: Radiological findings are essential for assessing the anatomical structures and plays major role in understanding the pa-thology. The examination of range of movement will provide an idea about the joint activity and when compared with the structural changes; can provide a clear idea to the physician in planning the treatment
OPEN LABEL CLINICAL STUDY TO COMPARE THE EFFECT OF KUSHTADI TAILA PICHU AND CIPROFLOXACIN EAR DROPS IN PUTIKARNA (SAFE CHRONIC
SUPPURATIVE OTTITIS MEDIA)
Authors: S. N Raju , Hiremath Veerayya R , D K Shashikala , N Gururaj
Published: March 2021

Putikarna is the most common Karnaroga in day to day ENT practice, characterized by pus discharge with or without pain in the ear. It can be correlated to chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). Treatment of CSOM includes aural toilet, antibiotic ear drops, and tympanoplasty. Karna Pramarjana, Prakshalana, Dhupana, and Purana are the line of treatments advocated in the treatment of Putikrna. Karnapichu is a convenient method with similar benefits to Karnapurana. In this study, Kushtadi Ciprofloxacin ear drops were used as a controlled drug. Aims and Objective: To study the effect of Kushtadi Taila Karna Pichu and ciprofloxacin ear drops in Putikarna and compare the efficacy of both. Methods: Patients of Group A (n=20) were treated with Kushtadi Taila Karna Pichu daily two times for 7 days. Patients of Group A (n=20) were treated with ciprofloxacin ear drops 2-3 drops three times a day for 7 days. Tab. Nimbadi Guggulu 500 mg was administered orally twice a day for 7 days in both groups. Observation & Results: 95 % of patients got complete remission and 5 % of patients got moderate improvement Group A and 50% of patients got complete remission, 25% of patients got marked improvement and 25% of patients got moder-ate improvement in Group B. Discussion & Conclusion: The highly significant results were observed in Group A compared to Group B on-ear discharge. Kushtadi Taila is Vrana Ropaka, Vrana Shodhaka, Tridosha Shamaka which helped to reduce infection and inflammation resulting in relieving of symptoms.
REVIEW ON PATRA PINDA SWEDA
Authors: Saxena Abhishek , Patil Gouravva , Kaushik Bhanu Priya
Published: March 2021

Pinda Sweda is one of the most important and special form of treatment in kerala1. Panchakarma is mainly done for purifying the body and to expel out the impurities out from the body which can be achieved mainly through Vaman, Virechana, Vasti, Nasya And Rakta Mokshana. But before performing such Karma Snehan and Swedan Karma is done to liquefy the Dosa and help them move out of the body. There are many types of Swedan Karma. There are many Pinda Sweda explained like Jambir Pind Sweda, Shastik Shali Pind Sweda, Baluka Pind Sweda, Dhanya Pottali Sweda, etc. Swedana Karma which is given by us-ing a bolus which is prepared by using the different combination of medicinal leaves which is heated with medicinal oil is called as Patra Pinda Sweda. Thus, it constitutes both Snehan and Swedan. It is a process by which whole body or a part is made to perspire by the application of certain medicinal leaves, in the form of bolus tied up in a cloth bag2.Some of the great healing consequences covering various diseases in-clude anti-ageing and rejuvenating properties for overall organic functions, tissue strength and blood circu-lation, skin beautification and rejuvenation, promotion of vitality, removing disorders of nervous tension. The drugs used for Patra Pottali not only relieve pain and swelling, but also gives strength and nourishment to the affected part.
IN VITRO STUDY OF AYURVEDIC CONDITIONER W.S.R. TO ANTIDANDRUFF
ACTIVITY
Authors: Vatsala Jain , Shankar Rao K.
Published: March 2021

Objective: Dandruff is the unusually high shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. It is a common scalp disorder affecting almost half of the post pubertal population. In the market many treatment options are available but herbal preparation is the best option to treat dandruff. Thus, in the present research work Ayurvedic conditioner prepared with plant extract (decoction) was studied to evaluate antidandruff activity against Staphyllococus aureus & Candida albicans. Method In vitro study was conducted to evaluate the antidandruff effect of Ayurvedic conditioner against S. aureus & C. albicans. The evaluation done by adopting Kirby-Bauer Agar Well diffusion method. Antibacterial activity was compared with the standard references. Result Study revealed that Ayurvedic conditioner was susceptible for the same microbes in less concentration. Conclusion Ayurvedic conditioner was found to be the most effective formulation against dandruff causing factors; s.aureus and c.albicans.
ROLE OF AYURVEDA AND YOGA FOR COVID-19
Authors: V Priyanka , Jakhar Yogesh , Pathak Anupam
Published: March 2021

The outbreak of Corona virus disease (COVID-19) has been recently declared as Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by World Health Organization and the virus has now spread beyond the boundaries of countries and continents. At present, no specific antiviral treatment or vaccine is available or recommended to counter the COVID-19, and the potential therapy is still symptomatic. The outbreak of the Corona virus was begun in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The most common symptoms are fever, tiredness and dry cough. Some individuals also develop aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, or diarrhea. It was reported that traditional remedies may alleviate the symptoms of COVID19. Ayurveda is the world’s oldest medical system that can manage any disease without side effects. Ayurveda is equipped with varieties of treatment modalities to handle with any type of deadly diseases. However, a major drawback is a lack of adequate scientific basis. In recent time, a branch of modern medical science has developed and is known as Psycho- Neuro -Immunology. It deals with the phenomenon of how our thoughts and emotions can affect our immune system. Stress, fear and negative emotions are known to weaken our immune system while Yoga (including meditation), mindfulness, positive emotions, and relaxa-tion strengthen it. Yoga plays an important role to strengthen our immune system.
RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF VIDANGADI GUGGULU IN DUSHTA VRANA
Authors: Verma Preeti G. , Bhosale Sandip
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Agantu Vranas are shudha at initial stages but due to contamination at the time of accident, poor hygiene and lack of proper care by persons, these get vitiated by Tridosha frequently & convert into Dushta Vrana. The presence of Dushta Vrana worsens the condition of the patient and when associated with complications may become fatal. Objectives: To Study the Efficacy of Vidangadi Guggul in Dushta Vrana. To study the efficacy of Triphala Guggulu Orally in Dushta Vrana. Methodology: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Total 67 patients of Dushta Vrana were enrolled in this study selected of age 18 to 60 year irrespective of sex, religion, occupation, economic and educational status. This study was ap-proved by IEC of institute and written informed consent were taken before enrolment in the study. Trial group of 30 patients were given Vidangadi Guggulu 500 mg orally and Control group patients were given. Triphala Guggulu 500 mg orally were given for 30 days. Discussion: Dushta is one in which there is local-ization of three all the Doshas. Dushta Vrana, which had a bad odor, has abnormal color, irregular in size, with plentiful discharge, intense pain and takes a long period to heal. Dushta Vrana is a long-standing ulcer where removing debris enabling drug to reach healthy tissue is more important. In Ayurveda Dushta Vrana are treated effectively by Guggulu preparations like Triphala Guggulu and Vidangadi Guggulu.
Results & Conclusion: In trial group as well as control, there is significant difference observed on Day 0 and Day 30 in Size of Vrana, Vedana(pain) Srava (Discharge), Gandha (Smell), Edge of Vrana and Granulation tissue within group.
A BOOK REVIEW ON BHRIGU SAMHITA
Authors: A. S Krishnapriya , B. S Praveen
Published: March 2021

Bhrigu Samhita is an astrological classic written by Maharshi Bhrigu in the Vedic period. This was the first treatise on predictive astrology. This book is a concise version of the original Bhrigu Samhita. This treatise contains 5 million horoscopes, in which he wrote down the fate of every being in the universe. He gave his predictions on different types of horoscopes compiled by him with the help of Lord Ganesha in a brief and concise manner. It is specifically written to understand the needs and interests of both laymen and experts. It imparts useful information on how to find out the character of a native, moral inclination, fortunes and misfor-tunes in various walks of life. Each content ex-plained in the various chapters would enable to predict the future of the native and helps to form an opinion as to how a planet is disposed in a par-ticular nativity.
TRANSFORMATION NEEDS IN AYURVEDA EDUCATION: WHERE & HOW
Authors: Gupta Nitesh , Tiwari Rashmi
Published: March 2021

The students with different backgrounds having habituated to different type of teaching methods and ter-minologies are joining Ayurveda education and there is big mismatch between their expectation, perception and actual teaching and training. Teaching and learning process in Ayurveda colleges has not much changed in spite of availability of technological tools. There will be need of dynamic continuum between research, education and practice. Better teaching techniques and modernization of Ayurveda education will improve the clinical and academic output, which in turn make them able to be presentable for ayurvedic principles. So, in order to convert Ayurveda to global level from the traditional way, it is necessary to adopt the latest technological tools and scientific framework in Ayurveda education. There will be urgent need to update and modernize the education system of Ayurveda and make the curriculum which is student centric and teacher should be facilitator. A multi-disciplinary approach in education system will be better for Indi-an system of medicine where some teachers from pharmaceutical chemistry, analytical chemistry, botany, phyto chemistry etc. will be appointed in institutions to provide the required trainings. Quality of institu-tions are very important concern in Ayurveda education sector. Quality of teachers also play very im-portant role in providing quality education to students because only through good education a relatively permanent change in personality of individuals is achieved in cognitive, psychomotor and affective do-mains. There is need to involve many other modern research methods in Ayurveda such as PIP and EIS. Medical informatics, Cyber medicine, Computerized Ayurveda studies will be brought revolutionary changes in the background of Ayurveda professionals.
REVIEW ON ERGOGENIC EFFECT OF WITHANIA SOMNIFERA (L.) DUNAL
Authors: Nimali Achini Dharmasena Kankanamalage , Aku Ramamurthy , Krutika Joshi , Gaurav Sharma
Published: March 2021

Withania Somnifera (L.) Dunal is a commonly used herb in the alternative medical systems in the world. It is been investigated under several aspects of sports science due to athlete friendly benefits. The collective traits of performance enhancing consequence of an athlete can be described under the term ‘ergogenic ef-fect’. Though the herb is not been investigated as an ergogenic aid, the scattered scientific studies can pre-view its’ skill, strength, endurance and recovery promoting ability after competitions. The study was aimed to analyze its’ ergogenic effect using scientific evidences and classical Ayurveda references. Research data was collected from the online sources and classical Ayurveda references. Withania Somnifera found to be enhanced aerobic and anerobic exercise capacity, muscle strength, recovery process, anti-fatigue activity, endurance and immune-modulatory effect. Ayurveda literature also supports these evidences as it has been described as a Balya, Brimhana, Vatahara, Kaphahara and Shukrala herb. Correlation between these two concepts also suggests Withania Somnifera as an effective ergogenic aid.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AND SEASONAL USES OF DIFFERENT ANIMAL SOURCES OF MILK GIVEN IN VARIOUS AYURVEDA TEXTS
Authors: Shivani Rana , Deepak Pathania , Ankush Jagota
Published: March 2021

Ayurveda is one of the most ancient medical sciences of the world. It is more life & health oriented. It em-phasizes much more on diet & regimen along with medicine. Milk is one of the animal origins Dravya which is important for people of all age groups as a dietary supplement & can be taken every day. Milk is beneficial for healthy individuals. The one who consumes milk doesn’t get the disease. Hence there is no better Vrishya Dravya (Aphrodisiac) and no better Jeevaniya Dravya (life prolonger) than milk. Milk is considered as Rasayana (Rejuvenative). Seasonal regimen has been described in our texts. The prime prin-ciple of Ayurvedic system of medicine is preventive aspect, can be achieved by change in diet & practices in response to change in climatic condition. In Ayurveda texts, milk of eight different animals i.e. milk of cow, buffalo, goat, camel, human, sheep, elephant & single hoofed animals like horse, donkey etc. has been described with a set of different properties. Milk of cow, buffalo, goat & sheep is easily available in our area. The objective of this is to establish the use of different milk in different seasons based on the properties described in our Ayurveda texts. An attempt has been made for use of cow milk, buffalo milk, goat milk & sheep milk according to season through this paper.
ROLE OF PIPPALYADI AGADA IN DUSHIVISHA JANYA TWAK VIKAR: A REVIEW
Authors: Upadhyay Pooja , S.R. Inchulkar , Kaushik Yuvraj
Published: March 2021

Skin is one of the important sensory organs that protects against mechanical trauma, UV light and infection, in addition the skin is concerned with thermoregulation, conservation, excretion of fluid and sensory per-ception. The pores present in skin help in the hair nourishment, detoxification process and keeping skin healthy. Therefore, any anatomical or physiological abnormalities in skin or related organs may leads vari-ous disorders of skin like Psoriasis, Acne, Leprosy, Hyper pigmentation, Skin allergy. The incidences of Skin diseases are increasing day by day. Modern medicine provides temporary relief but not complete cure. Therefore, peoples are gradually turning towards Ayurveda for safe and complete cure of diseases. Espe-cially in the field of Skin diseases. In Ayurveda concept of Dushivisha is very unique. Dushivisha is a low potent poison which vitiates Dhatus. In its relationship with Raktdhatu some of the Skin diseases caused by Dushivisha which are described in Samhitas are Kustha, Visarpa, Shitpitta, Udarda, Kotha. In present era, people are exposing to various toxins in day to day life which are causing various health problems. There are many such kind of diseases where treatment does not work, as it is not eliminating the root cause. Skin diseases can be prevented and if it occurs then can be cured through Ayurvedic Agada’s. Agada’s are the counter measures taken against this manifestation. Achayra Yogratnakara mentioned Pippalyadi Agada in the management of Dushivisha. It can be a better choice for the treatment of Dushivisha janya Twak vikar by its Kusthghna, Krimighna, Vishaghna, Kandughna properties.
CONCEPT OF RAKTHA DHATU IN AYURVEDA
Authors: Biradar Seeta M. , Hiremath Shruti , Tenhalli Renuka , Patil Sateesh
Published: March 2021

Rakthadhatu (Blood) is one of the seven dhatus. Word Rakthais taken from Devanagari “Raj Ranjane” which determines red shading. The functions of Raktha dhatu are clarified in many different views as Kala, Matrujabhav Twacha, Avayava Utpatti in Garbhavastha, Formation of Srotas, its Panchabhautiktva, Upadhatu, Pramana, Gunas, Mala have been clarified. Acharya Sushruta says its extreme importance for the sustainability of life. Therefore, it is very important to do the protect the Raktadhatu. Acharya Sharangadhara states that Rakthadhatu is life of shareer. The shareerdoshasangraha, dehasambhavahetava, Trayodoshasamasataha, that shows that Vata, Pitta and Kapha are 3 doshas and raktha cannot be called as Dosha. As we known, Rakthadhatu is different from the blood according to modern and carrier of Agni /pitta that invigorates the body and mind. All Dhatus get digested by the Tejas of Pitta dosha. As Yakrut is responsible for Rakthautpatti. The liver plays important role in metabolism. Acharyas have opined about the genesis of Yakrut (liver) from Rakta Dhatu (blood tissue). Parallel opinion in conventional anatomy states that abundant quantity of blood is responsible for the formation of sinusoids of liver. Ayurveda covers Raktadhatu in much wider aspect. Ayurvedic texts reveal that Raktadhatu has much broader concept than blood. Hence in this article concept of Raktha in Ayurveda are highlighted.
ROLE OF NASYA WITH KUMKUMADI TAILA IN IMPROVING DARK CIRCLES - A CASE STUDY
Authors: Deshpande Pranita Milind , Managuli Anil
Published: March 2021

Skin is a type of Gyanendriya (Sparshna indriya) and largest sense organ in the body. It is result of healthy constitution of body as well as healthy mental state. Skin has great cosmetological importance. Due to sed-entary lifestyle, inappropriate diet habits and excessive stress, numerous skin aliments arise. Hence it is need for inculcating healthy skin care habits. One of the common worrying factors related to skin is Dark circles. It affects almost all age groups and is most commonly related to stress and anxiety. Drugs adminis-tered through nasal route acts on higher centers of the brain. It acts on neurological, endocrinal and circula-tory centers and regulates their functions. This study is aimed to evaluate the role of Nasya Karma with kumkumadi taila in Dark circles.
ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN PREVENTION OF PEDIATRIC CANCER
Authors: U.B Pavan Kumar , Shetty Susheel
Published: March 2021

Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases spreading drastically in 21st century, as now officially became the most dangerous killer in the world according to WHO. Cancer in children constitutes 5.5% of total cancer cases in India according to the Indian Council for Medical Research. Based on the AdhyatmikaVyadhi classification of disease pediatric cancer can be studied under three headings mainly, pre-conception, during pregnancy and after birth. In the contemporary system it is said that Inherent DNA mutations from parents would increase the risk of Cancer in children, which is the result of DNA changes that happen early in the child’s life. Ayurveda explains about some of the measures for prevention such as Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Rasayana, Vajeekarana, Shodhana, GarbhiniParicharya. Hence here an attempt is made to study the role of these preventive measures in pediatric cancer.
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS - A SINGLE CASE STUDY
Authors: Mahesh H Pandey , Pranita A Mule
Published: March 2021

Background: The study was intended to have a theoretical audit of the Madhumeha and its treatment spe-cifically to the utilization of a natural drug Phalatrikadi kwatha. Madhumeha, otherwise called Diabetes Mellitus is one of the sorts of Vataja prameha, that has been considered as an incurable illness (Ma-hagada). Because of extravagance in etiological components it brings about the inadequate arrangement of Kapha and Meda which further continues descending through the channels of Mutravaha srotas and get confined at Basti mukha prompting the side effects like Prabhoota mutrata (polyuria), Avila mutrata (tu-bidity of pee) and so on. As the disease is Chirakari, it requires a compelling treatment which can be pro-ceeded for quite a while with no evil impacts. Among the numerous treatment measures referenced, Phala-trikadi kwath has been chosen in this examination and the impact was assessed.
Method: In the current logical examination a 53 years old Male directed in Outpatient having Objections of the patient was increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue and blurred vision. By taking a gander at the signs and appearances of complaints of patient was resolved to have Diabetes after exhortation glucose tests reports. In the current case report lenient was required to treat with ayurvedic plan under the treatment of Diabetes. Going to the OPD of YMT Ayurvedic Hospital Kharghar and treated with preliminary medica-tion (Phalatrikadi kwatha). Patients were assessed in a time period for 15 days. FBS, PPBS with clinical sign and manifestations were tested.
Result: In the wake of assessing the absolute impacts of the treatment, it was seen that Phalatrikadi kwath alongside diet and routine gave good alleviation.
Conclusion: Significant result was observed with this treatment protocol in the management of Madhume-ha.
INTERPRETATION AND CO‐RELATION OF SAMYAK LANGHAN LAKSHAN IN CHARAK SAMHITA WITH CONTEMPORARY SCIENCES
Authors: Singh Akhilesh Kumar
Published: March 2021

Objective - Ayurveda is the oldest keen knowledge of life sciences, cure and healthcare. The sutras in samhita have to be enlightened in term of modern sciences. This article presents simplified yet scientific decoding of the sign of proper Langhana mentioned in Charak samhita. Methods - Several studies by researchers available on website as Pub med, Google scholar, Scopus, collected to explain different sign of proper Langhana (Fasting) and detail review of different Ayurveda literatures to explore Samyak Langhan Lakshan. Conclusion- fating have a direct and good effect on gastrointestinal colonial bacteria, gastrointestinal reflex, kidney function, hypertension, obesity, mental condition, thermal homeostasis of skin, eating behavior, BMI, Ghrelin hormone and glycogen metabolism. Those all factor is responsible to present the proper sign of complete Langhan.
A CASE STUDY: ROLE OF RAKTAMOKSHAN AND BAHYA LEPA IN MANAGE-MENT OF PSORIASIS
Authors: Saxena Abhishek , Kaushik Bhanu Priya
Published: March 2021

Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disease characterized by red scaly patches over the skin. Broadly all the diseases of skin come under the umbrella of kustha. In ayurvedic text, Charaka samhita, kustha has been beautifully explained. Psoriasis is an immune mediated disease which mistakenly sends out faulty signals for a normal skin assuming it as a pathogen which causes overproduction of new skin cells. Fortunately, it is a non-contagious inflammatory skin disease. Psychological stress is one of the major triggering factors in the exacerbation of the disease. Ekkustha has similar features as like Psoriasis. Ayurveda is a holistic ap-proach particularly correcting the root cause through shodhana (panchakarma). While explaining the treatment for kustha, acharya chakarapani explains repetitive shodhana karma to be done on regular in-tervals to cure the disease. Hence a single case of ekkustha was given Raktamokshana followed by bahya lepa at regular interval to access the effect of the procedures. Different assessment criteria were used to monitor the improvements. There was significant relief in the scaling, discolouration of skin, elevated patches & redness of the skin lesion which explains that detoxification of the body reduces the inflamma-tory condition of the body by bringing back the normalcy of the dosha in the body
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON ASTHISANKHYA SHAREERA IN RELATION TO ANATOMY
Authors: Arumughan Geethu , Kumary Swapna
Published: March 2021

Acharya Sushruta explained that the organs of the body destroy after death except Asthi. Importance of Asthi & Sandhi is explained that it supports the human body just as trees are supported by the middle core Sara present inside the trunk. Knowledge of Asthi can be traced back from the Vedas passing chronologi-cally down to Samhitas. Bones are the hard-connective tissue forming the substance of the skeleton of most vertebrates, composed of a collagen rich organic matrix impregnated with calcium, phosphate, and other minerals. Bones protect the various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells, store minerals, provide structure and support for the body and enable mobility. Importance of knowledge of Shareera Sankhya is given in our Samhitas. It explained that the clinician who has knowledge about hu-man body with its all parts with their enumeration never gets distracted. There is different opinion regarding the number of Asthi in different Samhitas. According to Acharya Charaka and Vagbhata 360 bones are present in Shareera. 300 bones are present in the Shareera according to Sushruta. The adult human body has 206 bones as per modern anatomy. Here is an attempt to compare the Acharyas’s view of Asthi San-khya Shareera with the modern human anatomy.
PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECT OF SAMANYA VISHESHA SIDDHANTA & ITS
SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN TRIDOSHA
Authors: 1 Santosh , Mishra Snehavibha , Gawande Bharat
Published: March 2021

Ayurveda is a holistic science and is taken as the base module for other sciences. In Ayurveda, the span of life is described to be determined on the basis of nature of the physique, type of constitution. The aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the proper equilibrium of Dosha, Dhatu, and Mala constituent in order to preserve health in a healthy person and cure a disease in a diseased person. Every medical stream has its own sci-ence in which its matter is developed, evolved and explained. Ayurveda is based on peculiar fundamental principles like Triguna Tridosha theory, Panchamahabhuta theory, Prakriti Ojas, Dhattu, Mala, Agni, Ma-nas, Atma, Samanya Vishesha etc. Among these, Samanya Vishesha principle is one of those which play a key component in Ayurvedic treatment. The term Samanya implies similarity & uniformity or the one which causes increase in substance. While the term Vishesha says about dissimilarity or non-uniformity or the one which causes decreases in substances. According to Ayurveda, the disease occurs in the body ei-ther due to increase or decrease of Doshas & Dhatus which disturb the equilibrium state of body when these Doshas are brought to their equilibrium healthy status is attained. The healthy status is attained through the application of Samanya Vishesha principle. The Samanya Vishesha principle strengthens the Doshas that have become weak (by its similarities) and reduce Doshas which are increased (by its dissimi-larities) causing imbalance. This principle is useful for the recommendation to be given for healthy person and in treating diseases. So, the Samanya & Vishesha Siddhanta play an important role in treating diseases & has become a fundamental principle for Ayurvedic management.
CRITICAL STUDY OF ABHYANGA W.S.R. TO COSMETIC EFFECT: A REVIEW
Authors: Bangre Priyanka , Belge Archana
Published: March 2021

Introduction- Ayurveda is the ancient science of complete health. Abhyanga is the essential part of Din-charya advised for overall health. In today’s developed era, maintaining cosmetic health naturally, is the need. In Dincharya, Acharyas have explained Abhyanga for Healthy, beautiful skin and hair. Abhyanga not only prevents diseases but it is useful to maintain and restore cosmetic wellness also. In this article a thorough review on cosmetic benefits of Abhyanga, Shirobhyanga & Padabhyanga, their procedures, mode of action is explained with the help of various classical texts like Charak Samhita, Sushrut Samhita etc. Relevant articles were analyzed & reviewed for deeper understanding about Abhyanga. Discussion: Twacha is Aashrayasthan of Bhrajak Pitta. Application of Snehan dravyas for Abhyanga leads to its Pa-chana by Bhrajak Pitta. Health of skin can be improved by proper action of Bhrajak Pitta. Lymphatic sys-tem runs superficially under the skin & thus Abhyanga helps in removal of lymphatic waste & metabolic waste. Conclusion – Abhyanga is beneficial for cosmetic purpose. It makes skin healthy, soft and moistur-ized. It delays signs of aging. Shirobhyanga makes hair beautiful and lustrous and Padabhyanga makes feet beautiful and healthy.