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A STUDY ON INFLUENCE OF CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE PRACTICE ON CARDIO – RESPIRATORY WELL BEING
Authors: Kumari Nisha , Shetty M Gautam
Published: March 2021

Dance is a Rhythmic form of exercise. It involves slow to intense kinetic footwork, swaying hand gestures and subtle eye - facial expressions. It activates skeletal muscles, stimulates functioning of smooth muscles and enhances the contractility of cardiac muscles. Along with this dance practice also alters breathing mechanism with reference to enhancement of vital capacity. Thus, dancing regularly helps the overall functionality of Cardio – Respiratory system which changes the individual’s wellbeing. The following study analyses the mode of action of dancing over the system of the internal body and explains the same with Physical and subjective parameters. Regular dancing helps an individual in betterment of functions of cardiac and respiratory system.
AN EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF RASA PANCHAKA (ATTRIBUTES) OF FOLK MEDICINAL PLANT Andrographis Macrobotrys Nees
Authors: S Ranjitha , Bhat Chandrakanth , Bhat Sudhakar , krishnan Reju
Published: March 2021

Background and Objective: Folk medicinal plants are densely found in India which needs to be thorough-ly studied and documented. Andrographis Macrobotrys (Nees) is an erect, stout herb of Acanthaceae fami-ly is used in the treatment of snake bite, diarrhea, muscle pain, fever, jaundice, liver disorders and skin dis-ease by the tribes of Kerala. According to the principles of Ayurveda, basis for use of drug is by analysing its Rasapanchaka (attributes) namely rasa (taste), guna (qualities), vipaka (taste after digestion), virya (po-tency), and prabhava (special action). Hence assessment of Rasapanchaka is necessary for thorough knowledge of the drug. Aim of the present study is to evaluate the Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka and prabha-va of Andrographis Macrobotrys Nees.
Methods: Rasa of whole plant was assessed by direct perception by administering test drug to 25 volun-teers. Virya was assessed by exothermic and endothermic reaction of the drug with water in different con-centrations. Vipaka, guna and prabhava were determined through animal experimental study by adminis-tering drug to 12 Wistar Albino rats.
Result and Conclusion: The assessment of study on rasapanchaka reveals that test drug possess Tiktha (bitter) rasa, Kashaya (astringent) anurasa, laghu (light), ruksha (dry), ushna (hot) guna, katu (pungent) vipaka, sheetha (cold) virya, pachana (digestive), lekhana (scraping) karma (action).
A PHARMCEUTICO ANALYTICAL STUDY OF AMAVATARI RASA - A HERBAL
FORMULATION
Authors: Somarajan Anitha , Kurle Laxmi B , Gowda Shankara
Published: March 2021

Ayurveda is the most ancient medical sciences which deal with the powerful medicines with the use of herbals, minerals and herbo-minerals. Amavatari Rasa is one of the most powerful Ayurvedic formulation which comes under the polyherbal formulations, it contains Eranda moola, Triphala, Shuddha Chitraka, Shuddha Vatsanabha as main ingredients and Gomutra as Bhavana dravya indicated in SarvaVatavikara. as it is a VatsanabhayuktaKashtoushadi and irrespective of other Kashtoushadis its name and its less dose indicates that it is more potent than the other Amavataharakashtoushadhis, assimilation in the body is much faster even though the dose is very less and it can competent with other Amavatahara Rasaushadis. Amavatari Rasa was prepared as per the classical reference as there was no analytical standards available for Amavatari rasa in Ayurvedic pharmacopeia of India to check its quality, in this study an effort has been made to carry out the pharmaceutico Analytical study of Amavatari Rasa. The result obtained will be the reference standards and can also be used for future studies on Amavatari Rasa standardization.
DETERMINATION OF RASA PANCHAKA (5 AYURVEDIC PRINCIPLES OF DRUG ACTION) OF A FOLK DRUG - Alstonia venenata R. Br.
Authors: P R Anusha , Bhat Chandrakanth , Shetty Hariprasad , Bhat Sudhakar
Published: March 2021

Background and Objective: Systematic study of the folklore knowledge on herbal drug contributes to its conservation and preservation. Documentation of drugs in Ayurveda is based on the five principles called Rasa Panchaka (5 Ayurvedic principles of drug action). Alstonia venenata R. Br is a small tree belonging to Apocynaceae family. Its stem bark is used by tribes in fever, epilepsy and as anti-venom in snake bites. The aim of this study is to determine the Rasa Panchaka (5 Ayurvedic principles of drug action) of Al-stonia venenata R. Br.
Methods: Detailed review of the trial drug was carried out. Rasa (taste) was determined by using direct per-ception method on 30 healthy volunteers. Veerya (potency) was determined by assessing the exothermic and endothermic reaction of the drug in water. Vipaka (taste after digestion), Guna (properties) and Prab-hava (specific action) were assessed by experimental study of the drug on 12 Wister Albino rats.
Result and Conclusion: After the study Rasa panchaka (5 Ayurvedic principles of drug action) of the test drug was accessed as Tikta (bitter) Rasa (taste), Laghu (light) Rooksha (dry) Guna (property), Sheetha (cold) Veerya (potency)and Katu (pungent) Vipaka (taste after digestion).
A PHARMACEUTICO ANALYTICAL STUDY OF TILANALA KSHARASUTRA
Authors: Reddy D Radhakrishna , Chavan Ravi R , gowda Shankara
Published: March 2021

Kshara kalpana (Alkali preparations) is an alkaline herbo-mineral formulation widely used in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutico-therapeutics. Since Ksharasutra has been used widely in Ayurvedic clinical practice spe-cially in Ano rectal pathological conditions. Though Apamarga is most widely used seasonal plant for the preparation of Ksharasutra which is the standard one, the drugs used for the preparation of such standard Kalpana need not to be limited to certain drugs hence in the present study Tilanala has been selected. Aim and objective: The main aim of the study was preparation of Tilanala Ksharasutra as per the classics and physico chemical analysis of Tilanala Ksharasutra. Materials and Methods: Tilanala Ksharasutra was prepared by 11 coatings of Snuhi Ksheera, 7 coatings of Tilanala Kshara, 3 coatings of Haridra Churna and which were kept under UV light for the purpose of sterilization later it was stored in airtight glass tubes and labelled. The physico chemical analysis of Plain Barbour’s surgical thread, Tilanala Ksharasurtra and Tilanla Kshara were done. Results: pH of Tilanala Ksharasutra is 9.65(+/-)0.10 and percentage of sodi-um, potassium, curcumin, turmeric, euphol and total alkalis present in Tilanala Ksharasutra are 2.04%, 21.79%, 0.039%, 3.06%, 2.25%, 22.64% respectively. Discussion and Conclusion: Tilanla Ksharasutra is not only indicated in Fistula-in-ano but also indicated in Pilonoidal sinus, haemorrhoid etc., To gain the ac-ceptance of the treatment at the global level present study was focused on standard operative procedure i.e., pharmaceutical and analytical study and exploring other drugs for the preparation of such magical Kalpana i.e., Ksharasutra.
EVIDENCE ON PRACTICES OF DAIVAVYAPASHRAYA CHIKITSA IN PRESENT SCENERIO W.S.R BALAGRAHA – A SURVEY STUDY
Authors: H Manjula
Published: March 2021

Bala Chikitsa (pediatric) one among the Ashtanga Ayurveda (eight branches of Ayurveda) highlights the importance of concept of Bala (child). Preventive and therapeutic aspects of diseases of children are ex-plained here. Nija Dosha Samutha Vyadhi (endogenous)are able to cure through the Yukti Vyapashraya Chikitsa, but Agantuja Vyadhi (exogenous) afflicted through Grahas (supernatural power) are to be cured through Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa only. There are circumstances in the present scenario, where diagnosis regarding the Agantuja Roga are vanishing or depleting due to the lack of knowledge. Since from the Veda Kala performing the rituals are followed for the health of the society and individual, which constituted un-der Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa, in order to get rid off biological unpredictable diseases. As in present sce-nario the importance of Graha Chikitsa is deteriorating. So, here the survey study was conducted to docu-ment the practices of Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa in the present scenario.
MEDICAL TOURISM IN INDIA - CHALLENGES AND SCOPE IN KAUMARBHRITYA
Authors: V. K. Kori , Rani Renu
Published: March 2021

As a tourist destination, India gets a highest place in the world. Foreigners arrive to India not only to sight seen or pilgrims, but also for education, medical treatment, and employment. According to the FTA data Indian tourism is being increased annually. Medical tourism is also one of them and India is the 2nd most popular country in this. Especially Man, Materials and Money are the important factors there. India is rich in skilled human resources like medical specialists, paramedical and supportive staffs and laborers. Materi-als also can be found easily due to developed industries and lots of natural resources. High availability of all these factors lessens the cost. As far as medical tourism is concerned, most sub fertile European couples come to India for the help of Assisted Reproductive Technology, where Indian women are used for surrogacy. They select the Indian women for this purpose due the loose-fitting of rules and regulations in India. But after implantation, those mothers are brought to countries like Dubai as anti-natal sex detection is prohibited in India. So, the process becomes reversed. Ayurveda can help to prevent those incidents be-cause Ayurveda has an excellent methodology to make a better progeny with Rasayana, Vaajeekarana and especially in the field of Kaumarbhritya. Ayurveda Acharyas have mentioned the infertility management, Garbhadhana Samaskara, Garbhini Paricharya, Punsawana Karma etc. to have a healthy child with a desired. Hence necessary steps can be taken by the relevant authorities like AYUSH in order to change the Assisted Reproductive Technology in to Ayurvedic Reproductive Technology.
A SINGLE ARM CLINICAL STUDY TO ASSESS UPASHAYATMAKA EFFECT OF TRITIYAKATPHALADI CHURNA IN TAMAKA SHWASA W.S.R TO BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
Authors: Kulkarni Aditi D. , Timmapur Raju Y. , 3 Poornima
Published: March 2021

Shwasa is a Gambheera and Prana hara roga, which involves Pranavaha Srotas Avarodha, causing diffi-culty in Shwasa-Uchhshwasa. Shwasa roga is of 5 types. Tamaka shwasa is one of the gambheera vyadhis. It is a kapha pradhnya vyadhi, presenting with shwasa vega with tama pravesha. Bronchial Asthma is a disease characterized by airway obstruction that is reversible (not completely) either spontane-ously or with treatment, airway inflammation, airway hyper responsiveness to a variety of stimuli. It inter-feres with daily activity, which may lead to life threatening attacks. Ayurveda gives a wide range of treat-ment modalities despite of the disease being a yapya vyadhi. Here 40 subjects diagnosed with tamaka shwasa, fulfilling the inclusion criteria were randomly selected. Tritiyakatphaladi churna with madhu as anupana was given orally. The objective of the study is to check whether the yoga gives an upashayat-maka effect.
A DETAILED ANALYSIS OF THE GYNAECOLOGICAL DISEASES BASED ON
CHATURVIDHA GARBHOTAPATTI SAMAGRI: A REVIEW
Authors: rani Divya
Published: March 2021

Women perpetuate the human race by creating and mothering children. The health of the family and socie-ty that revolves around women depends to a large degree on her health. But some of the physiological phe-nomenon’s deranged trouble the lady to make her slow down the race, problems include various menstrual disorders. Incidences of gynecological disorders have increased alarmingly. Ayurveda is one of the most ancient healthcare systems in the world. At present time, the existence of everything has been proved prac-tically and scientifically. It is the time for Ayurveda to evolve itself through scientific validation. In Ayur-veda, the matter related to the concepts of Garbha (Uterus), Garbhotpatti Samagri (factors responsible for formation of womb), and Striroga (Gynecological Disorders) are described systematically. Ayurveda clas-sics have explained four important factors as Garbha Sambhava Samagri that is Ritu (Menstrual Period), Kshetra (field), Ambu (water) and Beeja (seed). These factors are very essential for conception. Also, Samhithas have explained all gynecological disorders under one heading of Yoni Vyapad (Gynecological Disorders). So, for proper understanding of gynecological diseases in Ayurveda a thorough understanding of Garbhotapatti Samagri helps to analyze suitable conditions for conception and healthy development of fetus. This study will help us to know the diseases related to Ritu, Kshetra, Ambu and Beeja.
UNDERSTANDING OF CONCEPT OF UDAKA IN AYURVEDA & MODERN
PERSPECTIVE: A REVIEW
Authors: Sharma Babaita , A. K. Sonkar , Mewade Sunil
Published: March 2021

This review attempts to provide some concept about physiological aspect of Udaka in Ayurveda & its cor-relation with body water in modern perspective. Water is physiological basis of hydration & forms approx-imately 45-75% of total body weight (50-55% in female while 60- 65% in male) as total body water (TBW). Normal volume of water in body is highly essential to carry out all biological processes properly so is highly indispensable for life.
In Ayurveda Udaka term is used to represent body water. Its normal quantity mentioned is ten Anjali meas-ured by one's own. It does not simply represent water in the body which we intake but signifies various form of body fluids like water fraction of Dhatus (Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Majja, Shukra), Upadhatus (Stanya and Vasa) and Malas (Mutra, Sweda and Dravyansh of Purish). It can be correlated with the concept of total body water in modern physiology.
A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY ON MATRA BASTI WITH SAHACHARADI TAILA AND VYOSADI TAILA IN GRIDHRASI W.S.R TO SCIATICA
Authors: R Vasudev , Deshpande Swathi S
Published: March 2021

Gridhrasi is one among Vatajananatmaja Vikara characterized by Sthabdhata, Ruk, Toda which radiates from buttock region, lumbar region, thigh, knee, calf muscles and legs. Gridhrasi is of two types viz Vataja and Vata Kaphaja Gridhrasi. Vataja Gridhrasi is characterized by severe pain and Vata Kaphaja Gridhrasi has symptoms viz Tandra, Gaurava and Aruchi. The signs and symptoms of Gridhrasi can be correlated to sciatica of modern medicine. Sciatica is characterized by constant aching pain felt in lumbar region which may radiate to the buttock, thigh, calf and foot and pain is experienced along the sciatic nerve pathway. It is a common condition with lifetime incidence varying from 13% to 40%. Matra Basti is indicated in dis-eases caused by vitiated Vata Doshas and thus considered as one of the treatments for Gridhrasi. It was a comparative clinical study with a pre and post design in 40 patients who were diagnosed with Gridhrasi, were assigned into 2 groups of 20 patients each randomly. After examination MatraBasti had given for group A with Vyoshadi Taila and group B with Sahacharadi Taila after Sthanika Abhyanga and Nad-isweda with respective oil for 7 days. The assessment criteria were noted before and after treatment and on followup. Among the subjective and objective parameters, Group A showed better reduction 51.47% in Ruk, Sthambha, Toda, Gaurava, active and passive SLR test, Bragard’s test and Lumbar movements. Group B does not have statistically significant over Gaurava, left lateral flexion and rotation to leave. Showed reduction 40.49% in Ruk, Sthambha, Toda active and passive SLR test and lumbar movement. Hence it can be concluded that MatraBasti with Vyosadi Tailam is having more effect on symptoms of Gridhrasi and shows long lasting result.
DEVELOPMENT & EVALUATION OF AYURVEDIC CONDITIONER
Authors: Vatsala Jain , Shankar Rao K.
Published: March 2021

Hair Conditioner is one of the cosmetics which is widely used in daily life. In contemporary era, people preferring Ayurvedic cosmetics. Thus, in the present research, herbal active ingredients have been used in maximum possible proportion to enhance the properties of developed Ayurvedic conditioner. For development of Ayurvedic conditioner active part (conditioning agent) Nagakeshar, Musta, Ushira, Hareetaki selected from Kamaratnama and used in the form of decoction (60%). Other supporting ingredients like Aloevera juice (3%), Cucumber (2%), Olive oil (2%) selected due to their proved conditioning properties to increase the potency of formulation. To establish the idea conditioner was prepared as an emulsion. The formulation analysed on the basis of various organoleptic and physiochemical parameters like pH, viscosity, rancidity, total microbial count etc. Result showed that conditioner has the standard values needed for a good quality conditioner. It is concluded that formulation has all needed technical as well as aesthetic properties.
PHARMACEUTICAL STANDARDIZATION OF “HINGULADRASA SINDOORA” PREPARED BY ELECTRIC MUFFLE FURNACE
Authors: Arjaria Anamika , Upadhyay Shankar Dayal , R.K. Pati
Published: March 2021

Kupipakwa Rasayana bears a unique place in Rasa Shastra treatises because of its mercurial preparation with quicker action and synergistic effects in the body at very low dose. Rasa Sindoora is one of the Kupipakwa Rasayana a most potent medicine of Ayurveda. Acharaya Sadanand Sharma mentioned in his text Rasatarangini that Hinguladrasa Sindoora has equal property, dose, therapeutic indication, Anupan (Adjuvant) and Pathya (Wholesome) etc. same as Rasa Sindoora. Hinguladrasa Sindoora was prepared with same proportion of Shodhita Hingula (Purified Cinnabar) and Shodhita Gandhaka (Purified Sulphur) as per the reference of Rasa Tarangini. Aim-To standardize manufacturing procedure of Hinguladrasa Sindoora. Material and Method- Purified Hingula and Purified Gandhaka both grounds properly and made into the Shlakshana Churna (Smooth Powder). Three batches were prepared to standardize the procedure by using electric muffle furnace (EMF). Results and Conclusion - Average melting temperature of Shlakshana Churna, Average flame appearing temperature and Average corking temperature were 1850C, 4830C and 7030C respectively. Average yield in three consecutive batches was 85 gm and the average time was 15.41 hrs. Three batches of Hinguladrasa Sindoora preparation concluded that for 200 gm of Shlakshana Churna by following intermittent heating pattern that was mild heat (100-2500C) for 4 hrs., Moderate heat (250-4500C) for 4 hrs. and strong heat (450-7500C) for 7-8 hrs.
ROLE OF USHAPANA IN PREVENTION OF DISEASES
Authors: Tegta Nitu , T. C. Thakur
Published: March 2021

Ayurveda the ancient Indian medical science has purpose to protect health of the healthy and alleviate dis-orders in the diseased. In ancient texts Acharyas has mentioned so many procedures to prevent and to maintain the health of an individual. To maintain the health Swasthvritta, recommends daily routine (Din-charya), seasonal routine (Ritucharya), eating habits, sleep, codes of good conduct (Sadvritta) etc. Ushap-ana is one of the Ayurvedic Dincharya (day regimen) procedures which play a very important role in pre-ventive Ayurveda. Usha means dawn, Pana means to drink/intake therefore Ushapana (dawn water) means intake of water in early morning. In Ayurveda the root cause of all diseases is “Ama” which can be best understood as the accumulation of toxic metabolic by-products of poor digestion, therefore drinking water in morning can help prevent the disease caused by Ama. So, it is very important to review about the benefits of Ushapana and its role in the prevention of the diseases.
JALAUKĀVACARAṆA IN PLANTAR FASCIITIS
Authors: Nambiar Veena K , M. J George
Published: March 2021

Plantar fasciitis is a disorder that results in pain in the heel and plantar surface. Chronic inflammation of posterior bony attachment of the plantar aponeurosis is known as plantar fasciitis. As per statistics, 1 in 10 people develop heel pain at some point in their life. Out of heel pain from all causes, 80% is due to plantar fasciitis. People are advised to take rest, physiotherapy, orthotics, splinting or steroid injections. Despite proper management in modern medicine, reoccurrence rate is more. Hence it is relevant to find out a meth-od of management of this condition using Ayurveda. The causative and risk factors create a cumulative micro trauma to plantar fascia and it may be considered as Vraṇa and the inflammatory changes in plantar fascia may be considered as Vraṇa Śōpha. For inflammations with recent origin bloodletting should be car-ried out to reduce pain and obviate suppuration. So Jalaukāvacaraṇa was done as it is a non-invasive, pa-tient compliant and time saving procedure. A total number of 20 participants with the symptoms of plantar fasciitis were selected and evaluated, by taking detailed history and clinical examination. The study was conducted at Shalyatantra OPD of VPSV AVC, Kottakkal. Jalaukāvacaraṇa was done on 1st, 8th and 15th days. Clinical assessments were done on 1st, 8th, 15th 22nd and 43rd days. On statistical analysis, it was found that the Jalaukāvacaraṇa shows 67.85 % of effect in the management of plantar fasciitis. Ja-laukāvacaraṇa is having more efficacy in acute cases (duration within 6 months), as Raktaviśrāvaṇa is indicated for recent inflammations.
UNUSUAL ANIMAL RESOURCES EXPLAINED IN RASA RATNA SAMUCCHAYA
Authors: M. B Devika , M. S. Krishnamurthy
Published: March 2021

Rasa Ratna Samucchaya being an important treatise of Rasashastra from 12th Century A.D consists of var-ious references regarding the usage of diverse animal resources. Resources like various products and body parts by different animals are derived and are used for various purposes in different context. They were used for the purpose of Shodhana (purification), Marana (incineration), Satwapatana (process of extrac-tion of chief constituent of any mineral), Druti nirmana (liquid form of any metal/mineral) and in prepara-tion of different Mushas (crucibles) like Vajra musha, Vajra dravanimusha, Garamusha etc., as well as in the preparation of Rasayogas (formulations). They are also used as Anupana/Sahapana (adjuvants), Pathya and Apathya (diet and regimens to be followed and avoided). Not only animal resources but utiliza-tion of resources of birds, insects, worm as well as aquatic resources like Pravala (coral), Mukta (pearl), Shankha (conch shell), Muktashukti (pearl oyster shell), Agnijara (ambergies) etc., were also explained. In addition, usage of Nara mutra (human urine), Narasthi (human bone) and Nari sthanya (breast milk) are also mentioned. This article is an effort to compile and enlist about the assorted animal resources that has been told in Ayurveda Rasashastric text Rasa ratna samucchaya written by Rasa Vagbhata.
AN OPEN LABELLED CLINICAL CONTROL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICA-CY OF VIDANGADI ARKA NASYA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARDHAVABHEDA-KA (MIGRAINE WITHOUT AURA)
Authors: P Jeeva , Hiremath Veerayya R , K Shashikala , N Gururaj
Published: March 2021

Background and Objective: Ardhavabhedaka (migraine without aura) is characterized by severe tearing, pricking and piercing pain in one half of the head and giddiness which develops suddenly after ten days or a fortnight. Based on signs and symptoms it may correlate with migraine characterized by half sided head-ache associated with nausea, vomiting, photophobia and phonophobia. The current line of management for migraine advocates the use of analgesics and antiemetics, vasoconstrictors, sumatriptan, topiramate, flunar-izine, Propranolol. Ayurveda emphasizes various treatment modalities of Ardhavabhedaka, includes both Shodhana and Shamana. Vidangadi avapeedana Nasya and Vidangadi arka (distillate) Nasya have been mentioned for ardhavabhedaka chikitsa. Arka is the essence of the drug; possesses laghu, ushna, kaphavatahara, increased potency, more shelf life, easy absorption and act fast. Materials and Methods: 20 patients of Group A were treated with Vidangadi Arka Nasya and Group B 20 patients were treated with Vidangadi Avapeedana Nasya (each nostril 6 drops for 7 days). Results: The data of both the groups were collected according to the objective and subjective Parameters and analyzed using repeated measures of ANOVA, Bonferroni test, and Mann- Whitney U Test. The efficacy was statistically highly significant with-in the group at P <0.001and statistically insignificant between the group at P >0.05 among all the parame-ters. Interpretation and Conclusion: Study can be concluded that patients treated with Vidangadi Arka and Avapeedana Nasya showed not much difference in the results statistically, clinically group A showed better results than group B.
A REVIEW ON EFFECT OF MADYA ON THE BODY
Authors: K. S Anu
Published: March 2021

The substance causing ‘Mada’ produces disturbances of intellect faculty by its virtue of Tamoguna is called Madya. The properties of Madya can be compared to Visha. Madya reaches Hridaya which is the place of Oja and by virtue of its ten Gunas destroys the ten Gunas of Oja. As Oja is abode of Satva, due to this affliction, the mind gets agitated and thus ultimately leads to Mada. Hridaya is the Sthaana of the Rasa vaha srotas, Vata etc. as also of the Satva, Buddhi, Indriyas, Aatma and last but most importantly of Oja. This Oja gets destroyed by the excess intake of Madya and morbidities appear in the Hridaya and in the Dhatus located therein. Improper, excess intake of Madya can be hazardous to health and may result in death while its judicial use gives health and pleasure. Madatyaya is not just an alcohol intoxication, de-pendence or withdrawal state, but it is the condition where multiple systemic dysfunctions are involved from immediate and severe manifestations. Neurological, gastro-hepatic and cardiac manifestations are the commonest features seen in the patients of Madatyaya.
A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON OJUS (ESSENCE OF ALL THE DHATUS)
Authors: H Manjula
Published: March 2021

Ayurveda is the science of life and its main aim is to maintain healthy status of healthy individuals and to cure the disease of the diseased persons, i.e. Swasthasya Swastha Rakshanam Aturasya Vikara Prashama-na”. To fulfil these purposes, Ayurveda has mentioned various fundamental principle in the treatises of Ayurveda. Concept of Ojus and Vyadhikshamatva (IMMUNITY)have been explained in Ayurvedic Treatis-es. Even though Ojus is located in Hrdaya (HEART), Ojus pervades all over the body and controls the all the functions of the body. By its loss or destruction, the destruction of life /body is sure to happen and by its presence, the body is sure to survive and different state (condition, activity, etc) concerned with the body are brought properly. The main function of Ojus is seen in treatises in the form of Vyadhikshamatva. Capacity or power of body to fight against disease and to resist against production of disease is known as Vyadhikshamatva. Immunity is defined as the capacity of the body to resist the pathogenic agents. So, the concept of Ojus and Vyadhikshamatva are similar as that of immunity of modern science. Understanding the concept of Ojus and Vyadhikshamatva will be helpful in fulfilling both the aims of Ayurvedic science, i.e. in contribution of implementation of positive health and in seeking solution of disorder through Ayur-veda. So, here an effort is made to study on Ojus.
CONTROVERSIAL DRUGS IN SADHARANA RASA
Authors: Nayak Shweta S
Published: March 2021

Rasashastra study of metal and mineral medicines is one of the oriental sciences which comes in the do-main of god Shiva –the important deity of Rasashastra. It is understood that the term Rasashastra denotes Parada, Maharasa, Uparasa and Sadharana Rasa. Rasdravyas are the group of a drug which processed with Parada and helps to achieve Lohavada and Dhatuvada. Sadharana Rasa are less and commonly use-ful in mercurial preparation. The word controversy refers to a confusion and unauthenticated or unjustified version of subjects. Due to lack of difference opinion of scholar regarding identification, properties drugs, leads to reject in quality of Rasa preparations. It is creating problem for uniformity in standardization of Rasaushadhies. Standardization is required to rule out the state of uncertainty regarding the identification and use of drugs, to meet the challenges of new millennium with increasing demand on our products glob-ally.
RASAYANA CHIKITSA: A COMPLETE THERAPY TO PREVENT AGEING
Authors: Ekta Sharma , Kumar Mishra Pramod , Indumati Sharma , Kumar Gautam Vinod
Published: March 2021

Ayurveda is the ancient system of medicine in the world. Ayurveda has two basic principles i.e. mainte-nance of healthy individuals and cure from the diseases. Rasayana Chikitsa is one of the eight branches of Ayurveda which aims at achieving a long and healthy life with fulfilling both of the principles. Rasayana is the term given to special herbs which decreases the ageing process, increases the life longevity, increases the mental as well as physical strength and destroys the disease process. The main purpose of Rasayana Chikitsa is to impede the aging process and delay the degenerative process in the body. It involves clinical effects like Vaya Sthapaka, Ayushya, Medhya, Balya and Jara Vyadhi Nashaka effects and work as im-mune stimulant, antioxidant, adoptogenic and anti-stress agent etc.
REVIEW ON PRINCIPLES OF FOOD INTAKE IN INDIAN SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
Authors: 1 Neetu , 2 Ashutosh , P.P. Vyas , Singhal Harish Kumar
Published: March 2021

Under the term Nutrition, we think of nutrients and other substances of food that are responsible for main-taining the health, growth, and development of the body. So, it can be said that nutrition is the base of the body as well as life. The existence of human life depends upon nutritional food but the merely intake of nutritional food is not sufficient for proper growth and development. It is equally necessary to know that the nutritional elements required for the body are properly absorbed or not. In the present era, everyone wants to know only about nutritional supplements, but people are not much aware of the rules of food preparation, rules of proper intake, etc. Rules of proper food intake ensure the optimum benefits of the nutritional values of the food. Certain factors which influence the nutritional properties of food are de-scribed in Ayurvedic classical texts. This paper deals with the rules of proper food intake mentioned in Kashyap Samhita, Khilasthana, 5th chapter Bhojyopakramaniyadhyay i.e. Atisheeta, Atyushna, Atisnigdha, Ruksha, Atishushka food may cause diseases although these foods may be full of the nutritional substanc-es.
EFFECT OF RAKTAMOKSHANA BY CUPPING THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KATIGRAHA - A CASE REPORT
Authors: Patil Anita A.
Published: March 2021

Low back pain has become a common problem in all generations of people. Low back pain can be corre-lated with Katigraha concept in Ayurveda. Katigraha is a Vedanapradhana vyadhi. Patient feels pain and stiffness in the lumbar region, which hampers normal activities of person. The main culprit for this is our lifestyle, stress and faulty food habits. A 27 years old male, who is a driver presented with complaints of low backache, stiffness, tenderness, restriction in movements of Kati i.e., forward bending and backward bending since 6 months. He had taken Allopathy medications, but result was unsatisfactory. This case was diagnosed as Katigraha and was treated with Raktamokshana by cupping therapy. 3 sittings of cupping therapy were conducted at the interval of 7 days. The result of the treatment was encouraging; Hence, study concluded that Katigraha can be managed with Cupping therapy.
SIDHMAKUSHTA: A DISEASE REVIEW
Authors: Sreedhar Sruthi
Published: March 2021

Skin disorder constitutes one of the largest groups of health problems in general practice. Good skin is an integral part of health. In Ayurveda, all skin diseases are explained under a single heading of Kushta. Sidhma Kushta is an Oupasargikaroga. All Kushta is due to aggravation of Tridosas. These aggravated Dosha vitiates Dushyas like Twak, Raktha, Mamsa and Ambu by circulating in them and produce Vaivarnya.1According to Susrutha, whenever the aggravated Doshas get stagnated, Mandalas appear at that site.2 Kushta are innumerable in number based on the permutation and combination of Doshas and Dushyas, but mainly they are divided into seven Maha Kushta and eleven Kshudra Kushta. Sidhma is a variety of Kushtaroga according to all the authors of Brihathrayi and Laghutrayi. However, Charaka classified it under Maha Kushta and other Acharyas like Susrutha and Vagbhata brought it under Kshudra Kushta. By Dalhana's commentary it can be understood that Sidhma is of two types, Sidhma Kushta and Pushpitha Sidhma.3 Symptoms of Tinea versicolor are similar to that of Lakshanas of Sidhma Kushta, Acharya Susrutha has said that Krimi is also one of the cause for Kushta and Tinea versicolor is a superficial mycoses caused by a fungi called Malassezia furfur. Understanding of Lakshanas and Samprapti plays an important role in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of the disease. So, an attempt is made to analyse and understand the concept of Sidhma Kushta.
AYURVED APPROACH TO ENDOMETRIOSIS – A CASE STUDY
Authors: Pawar Divya , Gholap Sameer
Published: March 2021

Endometriosis is the most upcoming disease that affects the quality of life of millions of women and their families worldwide. It is one of the obscure and captivating benign gynaecological disorders defined by implantation of functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. Endometriosis is associated with a broad range of symptoms including Dysmenorrhoea, Dyspareunia, Chronic intermenstrual pelvic pain, and Infertility. The prevalence of Endometriosis in women of Reproductive age is 6-10%. It can be compared as a syndrome complex of Paripluta Yonivyapada in Ayurveda. Thus, Vata evum Pitta shaman treatment along with regimen is given in it.
Aim and Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Shodhana Chikitsa as Yog Basti, Uttarbasti and Shamana Aushadhi, in the management of Endometriosis.
Materials and Methods: It is the single arm, open labelled case study of the subject of 36 yrs. age with Endometriosis who has been treated with Shodhana Chikitsa as Yog Basti, Uttarbasti and Shamana Chikitsa simultaneously.
Observation and Result Chief complaints of Patient i.e. Adhodarashula (Lower abdominal pain) and Kashtartava (Pain during menstruation) were relieved. USG reports confirms and substantiates the clinical symptom free evidence.
Conclusion: The selected treatment protocol i.e. Shodhana Chikitsa as Yog Basti, Uttarbasti and Shamana Aushadhi, are found very effective in the management of Endometriosis.
CONCEPTIUAL STUDY ON GANDHAKA KALPA AND PATHYADI LEPA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VICHARCHIKA W.S.R ECZEMA
Authors: R. D Suhasini , Gouda Shankar
Published: March 2021

Vicharchika is described under Kshudra Kustha by most of the Acharya’s. Kashyapa described Vicharchika in Sadhya Kustha. In ancient time also skin diseases were very common. Acharya’s described skin diseases and their treatment in detail. In present era also, skin diseases are very common in all age group, especially paediatric age group. One among them is eczema. Eczema is most common chronic re-lapsing skin disease seen in infancy and childhood. Despite of great advance in dermatology and the ad-vent of higher potency antibiotics, antifungal as well as steroids, Eczema continues to defy the best effect of dermatologists. Drug (Dravya) is one among the Chikitsa Catuspada and is having the next place after the physician. Medication is considered as Karana (means) for producing Dhatusamya and defined as “Anything which is utilized by the physician for restoring the equilibrium of body elements”. Anything be-sides the source of action, endeavour, place and time which sub serves the same purpose, is also medica-tion. Management of Vicharchika includes Shodhana, Shamana and Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa among them Shamana in the form of khalvi Rasayana & Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa as Lepa has shown apprecia-ble result in many previous researches. So, need of time is to go for cost effective, safe and efficient treat-ment of Vicharchika. Although, there are many drugs available in modern medical science for the treat-ment of eczema which is found to be effective but is unsatisfactory for long term prophylaxis, so there is need of the hour to look into the safe, efficient & satisfactory remedy which not only treat the above ail-ments, but also ensure reduction in the episodes of relapse of the disease. Keeping all the above points in mind Gandhaka Kalpa & Pathyadi lepa has been selected to know its efficacy in treating Vicharchika. Gandhaka Kalpa & Pathyadi lepa consists of 9 drugs with different properties which includes Gandhaka, Amalaki, Haritaki, karanja, Siddhartha, Haridra, Bakuchi, SaindhavaLavana, Vidanga.
UNDERSTANDING OF “VYANGA” AND ITS MANAGEMENT THROUGH AYURVE-DA
Authors: Bharti Mahor , Parul Sharma , Sanjay Gupta
Published: March 2021

In Ayurveda all skin ailments are mostly mentioned in Kustha and Kshudra Roga. Vyanga is a condition of localized hypermelanosis which affects face. And continues to be a challenging problem as it causes im-mense mental stress and depression. The disease Vyanga is a type of Kshudra roga. It may manifest with various sign and symptoms like Mandalam Visrijati (circular lesion), Niruja Tanuka (painless thin lesion), Shyava (dark brown color) lesion over face. According to modern science it can be correlated with Me-lasma. It is also found in different type of systemic disorders. Melasma is a common acquired, Symmeter-ical hypermelanosis characterized by grey/dark, brownish maculae on sun exposed areas especially the face, forehead and more rarely on the nose, eyelids, chin, and upper lips. In the pathogenesis various fac-tor like genetic predisposition UV rays, birth control pills, Hormonal replacement therapy etc. In Ayurveda treatment for this disease so many remedies are described as internal and external applications. Drugs with Rakta Prasadaka, Twak Prasadaka and Varnyakara properties are helpful in the management of Vyanga and help in Rakta Shodhana (blood purification)
TENSION HEADACHE DURING THE PANDEMIC PERIOD AN AYURVEDIC
OVERVIEW
Authors: Menon Harikrishnan. N. , Pasha S M
Published: March 2021

World is going through a period of pandemic and has been hit by economic recession, thus leading to peo-ple losing their jobs and the way of their livelihood has come to a halt. Leading to mental frustration in turn leading to a growth in tension headache cases. Thus, headache or cephalgia is the symptom of pain any-where in the region of head, neck or scalp. Among the different types of headache, tension type of head-ache is most commonly seen neglected and difficult to treat. The modern treatment is restricted towards symptomatic relief and no permanent cure. It is characterized by pain, which is typically pressing or tight-ening in quality, mild to moderate in intensity and bilateral in nature, which can be correlated with Vataja Shirashoola. This paper investigates how pandemic has affected the tension headache and how can we prevent and manage it by Ayurveda.
MEDICINAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF DHATURA: A REVIEW
Authors: Sahu Anita , S.R. Inchulkar , Kaushik Yuvraj
Published: March 2021

Dhatura is a toxic shrub and also a medicinal plant. Ayurvedic literature mentions the use of poisonous plants in the treatment of various human ailments. Dhatura is one of the Upvisha. It is a wildly growing plant from the Solanaceae family, used in many Ayurvedic formulations. This plant has contributed various pharmacological actions in the scientific field of Indian systems of medicine like analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic, hypoglycemic, anti-rheumatoid, and wound healing activities. It contains a variety of toxic tropane alkaloids such as atropine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine, etc. every part of the plant is toxic, but the highest number of alkaloids is contained in the seed. Dhatura poisoning is common in In-dia. The administration of improper amounts of Dhatura affects the central nervous system with symptoms such as dysphagia, dementia, confusion, convulsions, delirium, and hallucination. However, death by Dhatura poisoning is rare, recovery may take several days. Therefore, understanding the possible medici-nal and toxicological effects of Dhatura is needed.
A STUDY ON MEDICINAL VALUE OF KATPHALA (SOHPHIE - LOCAL KHASI NAME) COMMONLY PRACTICED BY KHASI TRADITIONAL HEALER FOR
VARIOUS AILMENTS: A REVIEW WITH AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Markhap Verity , Basumatary Khagen , Mazumder Amit Hassan , Nongrem Spasterlin
Published: March 2021

Khasi tribe, largest tribes of Meghalaya, northeastern part of India possesses an immense knowledge and belief on their folklore medicinal practice. They inhibit their art of healing from their forefather, and it is being passed on since ages. Numerous herbs are utilized and practiced for their specific desired effect. One such medicinal plant is Myrica Nagi (Myricaceae) commonly known as Box Myrtle or Katphala as per Ayurveda. This plant is very well known among the community for its multiple medicinal remedies, locally known as Sohphie its fruit is being consumed as pickle and refreshing juice. The other part used are pre-pared into various formulations for the desired therapeutic effect. Irrespective of the traditional usage, it is widely mentioned in the classical texts of Ayurveda.
A clear identification and detail analysis of this herb as per Traditional knowledge and Ayurveda texts would aid in better understand of its distinctive and multiple therapeutic effect.
LITARARY REVIEW OF KARNINI YONIVYAPAD
Authors: Chouksey Manju , Solanki Suresh Kumar , Dave Hetal H.
Published: March 2021

In classical Ayurveda texts almost all the gynecological disorders come under the term 'Yonivyapad’. Kar-nini Yonivyapad is one among these twenty Yonivyapadas. Although the cardinal symptom of the disease is excessive vaginal discharge, but often the long-term sequel of the disease like lower dyspareunia, ab-dominal pain, low backache, sickness feeling, fatigue etc. become too much troublesome to the patients and start affecting their daily routine. All Though it is not fatal, yet the long-term association with the dis-ease and a number of symptoms both related to the genitourinary system as well as psychological imbal-ance in the patients need attention. The treatment modalities described in modern science have their own disadvantages and side effects. Moreover, they are not cost effective and being carried at higher medical centers only. Owing to the com-plexities in the modern management, it is the basic need of time to develop a dependable and easily availa-ble therapeutic intervention cost effective, safe and devoid of complications or side effects. With this background this research project entitled.
AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF KNOWING UNKNOWN DISEASE (ANUKTA VYADHI) W.S.R. TO THALASSEMIA
Authors: Ladvikar Kalpana
Published: March 2021

Thalassemia is the most common genetic disorder resulting from abnormality of Globin chain. It is the worldwide problem of today’s era and until no answer to any medical science. It is the challenging disorder for the scientist. The nature of the disease is genetic regarding this so many literatures available in the modern science but in Ayurveda has no answer for this disease. To add the new concept of disease Thalassemia (Anukta Vyadhi In Ayurveda), aim of study is to understand the unknown disease, the concept of Beeja, Beejabhaga and Beejabhagavayava should be clear because of its genetic nature of thalassemia. Charaka mentioned Aptopadesha method of examination, we can acquire knowledge as described by wise men, or Apta, use to understand a disease:
VAJIKARANA (APHRODISIAC) – A REVIEW
Authors: 1 Manjula
Published: March 2021

Ayurveda is the Shastra (science) which places great emphasis on prevention and encourages the mainte-nance of health through close attention to balance one’s life. Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Sadvruta, Ra-sayana, and Vajikarana play an important role to maintain the good health. There are Seven Dhatus pre-sent in the body such as Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja and Shukra. The seven Dhatus are re-sponsible for the sustaining and development of human body. Shukra is the last Dhatu produced in the body among all the Dhatus. A person who has healthy Shukra has a brightness of confidence, with eyes and skin that seen to radiate light Shukra Dhatus also confirms strength, wisdom and power of the body. Specific Aahara and Vihara has been described in text of Ayurveda. Among Vajikarana treatment many of the formulations are told in the form of medicines and in the form of food preparation which helps for preservation of sexual potency of a healthy man as well as treatment of defective semen, disturbed sexual potency. Vajikarana promotes the sexual capacity and physical activities.
ROLE OF PANCHA SHIRISHA AGAD IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DADRU KUSTHA: A REVIEW
Authors: Mahapatra Trupti , S. R. Inchulkar , Bhagat Sangeeta
Published: March 2021

Skin is the priority of every human but in our modern era the changing of lifestyle creating various types of disorder in body including skin disorders. There is a definite increase in its incidence especially in tropical and developing countries like India due to various reasons. In Ayurveda science all kind of skin disorder are included under kustha which is classified into two types – Kshudra and Maha Kustha. Dadru is described under kshudra kustha. In modern science clinical presentation of Dadru can be compared with dermatophytosis. It’s caused by species of pathogenesis related to fungi (dermatophytes) having itching, scaling, erythema with the lesions discoid in shape. To control the effect of the disease other systems of medicine have greatly advanced, particularly in skin disorders there is no specifics medicaments for sure cure in skin disorder but symptomatic treatments like steroids are used, but they produce serious a lot of side effects in our body externally as well as internally. Ayurveda deals with the treatment which demolish the root cause by balancing the Dosha, Dhatu of body. In Charak shamita Panch shirisha Agad is described for the management of Dushi Visha (cumulative toxicity). In Agad tantra Dadru (Twak vikara) is one of the symptoms of Dushi Visha. So here an effort is made to see the review on role of Panchasirisha Agad in the management of Dadru kustha.
A SINGLE CASE STUDY ON EFFECT OF LAKSHADI CHOORNA KARNADOOPANA IN OTOMYCOSIS ASSOCIATED WITH OTITIS MEDIA
Authors: C Chaya , S Rathi , S M. Pasha
Published: March 2021

Otomycosis is a common condition encountered in a general otolaryngology clinic setting and has typically been described as fungal infection of the external auditory canal with frequent complications involving the middle ear. Although rarely life threatening, the disease is a challenging and frustrating entity for both pa-tients and otolaryngologists as it frequently requires long-term treatment and follow-up. Despite this, there could be recurrences. Karnasrava is a disease mentioned by Acharya Sushruta in the chapter of Karnaroga Vigyaniya under twenty-eight Karnarogas. Karnasrava is the condition characterized by discharge from Karna and occurs mainly due to Avarana of Vata Dosha. Otomycosis being one of the causes of Karnasrava was selected for the study. Treatment of Karnasrava is explained by Sushruta i.e. Karnadoopana, Karnapoorana, Prakshaalana etc.
Case Study: This is a case report of 50-year-old female patient who had complains of pain in right ear since 1 month associated with watery discharge from right ear. The subject is a known case of diabetic mellitus since 1year. The Otoscopic examination of bilateral ear, confirmed that, diagnosis of right ear was Otomycosis associated with otitis media.
Materials and Method: The subject who approached Shalakya tantra OPD of GAMC with symptoms of right ear pain associated with on and off watery discharge was systematically reviewed. Intervention was planned for Doshic component involved in Karnasrava.
Result: The subject showed considerable improvement in right ear.
Discussion: Karnasrava is the condition characterized by Srava from Karna and occurs mainly due to Av-arana of Vata Dosha. Otomycosis is a fungal infection of external auditory canal and one of the causes for Karnasrava. This study sheds light on holistic treatment like Karnadoopana told in the Ayurvedic clas-sics.