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Effect of Environmental Degradation on the Inhabitants of Obodo Community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Edema-Sillo T. , Emegha J. O. 
Published: January 2023

This study examines the effect of environmental degradation on the inhabitants of Obodo community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) of Nigeria. The study utilized structured questionnaires that were randomly administered to 105 recipients, of who 80 responded. These respondents represent a cross-section of the stakeholders (oil industry/company workers, farmers, teachers, transporters as well as public servants). The questionnaire consisted of 20 structured questions grouped into two categories to cover various aspect of oil and gas related environmental pollutions. Simple percentages and chi-squared test were employed in analyzing the collected data. The study showed that there were significant relationship between environmental degradation and economic hardship within Obodo community in the NDR of Nigeria. The study recommends that Government and the various oil companies should always take steps to enhance, resuscitate and improve on the environmental related challenges of the communities within the Niger Delta.
ANÁLISIS GEOGRÁFICO DE LA CONCENTRACIÓN DE LA PÉRDIDA DE BOSQUES HÚMEDOS AMAZÓNICOS DEL PERÚ
Authors: Vivanco Vicencio Rolando , Rosales de Vivanco Deris Dávila 
Published: January 2023

Los procesos de deforestación ocasionan impactos ambientales como la pérdida de la biodiversidad y la liberación de carbono que intensifican los procesos de cambio climático, la pérdida de estos bosques también afecta a los pobladores que habitan en ellos. Para identificar las futuras áreas que serán deforestadas, existen muchos modelos que analizan diferentes variables de información geográfica y determinan las áreas de bosque que se perderán en los próximos años, este estudio utiliza un análisis desarrollado por el Instituto Brasilero de Medio Ambiente (IBAMA) sobre el uso de los mapas Kernel para determinar el porcentaje de concentración de la deforestación en los bosques húmedos amazónicos.
Como insumo se han utilizado los datos de pérdida de bosques generados por el Programa Nacional de Conservación de Bosques para la Mitigación del Cambio Climático (PNCBMCC) para el periodo 2001 al 2013.
El resultado de este análisis indica que en promedio 77.8% de los eventos de pérdida de bosque que se identificaron en trece años, han ocurrido sobre el 21.3% de la superficie del bosque húmedo amazónico peruano.
Impactos Negativos y Posibles Tratamientos para la Degradaci´on Ambiental
Authors: Castillo Salirrosas Leydi Viviana 
Published: January 2023

El presente trabajo muestra uno de los estudios de los artículos descritos referentes a los elementos que originan la degradación ambiental en diferentes aspectos.El tema escogido fue la degradación, hace referencia a la alteración negativa o disminución de una o varias de las ofertas de bienes, servicios o funciones ecosistémicas, provocada por procesos naturales o antrópicos (de acción humana), y causando la pérdida del componente ambiental.
Se realizó una revisión de diferentes artículos donde se consideró los efectos de la degradación ambiental en Países Europeos y Arabia Saudita en este estudio se realizó una profunda investigación donde la degradación está afectando principalmente en el sector agrícola fomentando la pérdida de biodiversidad y producción de cereales y hortalizas. Además del consumo de energía, el medio ambiente, degradación, comercio, industrialización, urbanización y crecimiento económico por parte de estos países.Por otro lado, también se consideró la degradación en la vida marítima, los impactos ambientales que se está teniendo y los diferentes métodos utilizados para frenar la degradación ambiental.Finalmente se concluye la degradación es un problema a nivel mundial, ya que afecta afecta en forma negativa a la biofísica del suelo, así como también a los posibles ecosistemas a formarse y a los ya formado, lo cual por supuesto es muy malo para la ecología. por ello, es labor de todos contribuir a su cuidado. Conservando el suelo, conservamos nuestro planeta y nuestra salud
Proficiency of Agnikarma followed by excision in the management of Chronic Scalp Wart (Charmakila) – A Case report
Authors: Shrivastav Pooja P , Dasar Dr Devyani Purushottam 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Background: Agnikarma is regarded as the best of the anushastras because of his quick activities and long-lasting cure. It is said to have the ability to cure ailments that cannot be cured by other therapeutic methods such as surgery, kshara, and pharmacological management. It is stated as more important than kshar because of non-recurrence of diseases burnt therewith. Ayurvedic classics advocated the use of Agnikarma in the management of various Kshudrarog, Charmakila is one among them. The pathophysiology of charmakeela is caused by vata and kapha vitiation over the skin, resulting in the formation of hard nailed structures known as charmakeela. In this present case study efficacy of Agnikarma followed by excision in managing a chronic recurrent scalp wart was evaluated.
Methodology: Agnikarma was done after proper excision of scalp wart followed by local application of Ghrutkumari pulp. Proper follow up was taken for about six months in order to see any recurrence.
Observation: It was observed that within a month the complete wound of excised scalp wart was healed without any sign of slough, discharge. The patient was previously treated for several times with different treatment modalities even with LASER therapy still was suffering from recurrent scalp wart but it was observed that after Agnikarma, wart didn’t recur even after 1 year of follow up.
Conclusion: It can be concluded that Agnikarma is not only a successful treatment in treating wart but also have noticeable results in treating chronic recurrent wart with no recurrence for a long term.
Keywords: Agnikarma; Kshudrarog; Charmakila; Excision; Ghritakumari; LASER
Managing Herpes with Ayurveda Principles: A Case Report
Authors: Pande Sumant M , Joshi Maheshwari D 
Published: January 2023

Herpes is generally correlated with Visarpa in Ayurveda, In Modern science Herpes is a viral infection caused due to species of herpesviridae. It is treated with several oral and topical antivirals. These medicines are very expensive and have limited role to cure such type of viral infections; also they do not work upon the complications like post herpes neuralgia. Present case study enlightens about the effective treatment of herpes based upon ayurvedic principles; which not only completely cures the disease but also takes care of complications. Ayurvedic treatment is also cost effective and offers early recovery as well. Present case is treated with some ayurvedic Oral medicines and siravedh (Bloodletting by venepuncture) Patient got complete relief from signs and symptoms in twelve days; also there was no evidence of post herpetic neuralgia or any other complication of herpes. No side effects of treatment were observed in this case.
Key words : Ayurveda Principles, Herpes, Raktamokshan, Siravedh, Venepuncture, visarpa.
Microscopic Characterization and Analysis of Ayurvedic Herbal Products Using Light Microscopy
Authors: Dutta Pratima , Chaurasia Bhaskar 
Published: January 2023

Objective: Today sophisticated modern research tools for assessment of the plant drugs are achievable but microscopic method is still one of the ingenious and procurable methods to start for substantiate the correct recognition of the source material. Powder microscopy helps to find out the impurities and also helps in quality assessment of the drug. To standardize and evaluate the readymade as well as homemade herbal powder and thus provides means for assessing the authenticity and morality of herbal drugs. Materials and Methods: Microscopic detailed examination of herbal plant parts such as G. glabra, P. emblica, P. nigrum, P. longum was established with different reagents such as acetic acid, iodine, sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid followed by observation of slide under LEICA Software Capture and Display Software and photographs of each slide was captured for evaluation of the drug. Observation and Results: Microscopic assessment of the homemade and readymade herbal parts of G.glabra and P.emblica shows original cellular structures while unidentified cellular structure were observed in readymade powder of P. longum which perhaps the growth of fungal mycelium and leaf part were observed in P. longum, thus Microscopy method permits more detailed examination of a drug and it can be used to identify the organized drugs by their known histological characters. Conclusion: Powder microscopic evaluation of herbal powder is one of the simplest and authenticated methods for the proper identification of the drug. It helps in purity assessment of the readymade herbal powder. Microscopic study and physiochemical standards can be useful to substantiate and authenticate the drug.
A comparative clinical evaluation of Herbal and synthetic dentifrices in dentinal hyper-sensitivity
Authors: Patil Ashwini A , Deshmukh Atul , Keskar Manjiri 
Published: January 2023

Background:
Dentin hypersensitivity could be defined as a short, sharp pain arising from exposed dentin in response to stimuli typically thermal, evaporative, tactile, osmotic, or chemical and which cannot be ascribed to any other form of dental defect or pathology. In Ayurveda Dentinal Hypersensitivity can be compared with Dantaharsha. When teeth are sensitized to cold/breeze, hot, dry and sour eatables and have pain and shaky feeling, the condition is called ‘Dantaharsha’. Toothpastes are the most widely used dentifrices for delivering over-the-counter desensitizing agents. The aim study was to evaluate the effect of Herbal dentifrices in Dentinal hypersensitivity. The objective of this study was to prepare palatable formulation of Herbal Dentifrices to maintain oral health and prevent oral pathologies
Materials and Methods:
In this open-labelled, randomized, controlled study, 60 assenting patients between 18-40 years of age were enrolled and randomized into trial and control groups, after obtaining EC approval and informed consent. Those in the trial group received Herbal dentifrices, control group participants received Synthetic dentifrices. Herbal and synthetic dentifrices given to apply twice a day for 3 wks. Follow up was taken after second week and third week.The duration of treatment was of 21 days. Dentifrice was prepared under all hygienic conditions and safety precautions in GMP certified pharmacy. Effect in Dentinal hypersensitivity was assessed by scored using VAS on air stimulus and cold-water stimulus and Air Blast Stimulation Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scale. Appropriate statistical tests applied to the data to obtain results
Results: On analysis of data generated through clinical assessment, improvement was seen in dentinal hypersensitivity in both the groups. Though synthetic dentifrice showed better results than the herbal one, the trial drug exhibited a promising output in the study. Statistically Group B shows better results in the median Hypersensitivity score on VAS and Air blast stimulation compared to Group A.

Conclusion: In present study, improvement was seen in dentinal hypersensitivity in both the groups. Synthetic dentifrice showed better results than the herbal one. Although the results in the trial group were not disappointing. The results were encouraging enough to use the drug for further research.
Open-Labeled, Randomized, Prospective Controlled Clinical Study to Assess Efficacy of Rasayana Churna and Pranayama in the Management of Rajonivritti Lakshanas w. s. r. to Postmenopausal Syndrome
Authors: Ramugade Divya , Shitre Ashwini 
Published: January 2023

Background: In modern science, hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) is the only alternative for postmenopausal syndrome whereas non-hormonal pharmacologic therapies have been shown to be less effective than hormonal therapy. So, it was assumed that Rasayana Churna along with Pranayama would be effective in relieving postmenopausal symptoms. Objective: to assess the clinical efficacy of Rasayana Churna and Pranayama in the management of Rajonivritti Lakshanas w. s. r. to Postmenopausal Syndrome. Methods: The present open-labeled, randomized, prospective controlled clinical study was conducted after IEC approval. Total 60 female patients suffering from Postmenopausal Syndrome were enrolled in the study and randomized into two groups i. e. Group A & Group B. 30 patients in Group A were given Rasayana Churna orally with daily practice of Pranayama was advised. 30 Patients in Group B were advised daily practice of Pranayama for consecutive 12 weeks. The results were assessed by using Menopausal Rating Scale (MRS) and Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL). Results: The significant difference was observed in MRS-Total score and MENQOL scores after treatment in both the groups. Out of four scales of MENQOL, the vasomotor, physical and psychological scales showed significant improvement in the group received regimen of Rasayana Churna along with Pranayama as compared with only Pranayama. Only change in sexual scale score was found to be similar in both the groups’ patients. Conclusion: It can be inferred that regimen of Rasayana Churna along with Pranayama was more efficacious in treatment of post-menopausal syndrome as compared with only Pranayama.
Validity and reliability of adapted Bengali version of self-assessment questionnaire to assess Prakriti
Authors: Mondal Himel , Baidya Chayan , Mondal Shaikat , Mondal Sarika 
Published: January 2023

Background: The constitutional type of a human being, the Prakriti, depends on the relativity of three Doshas – Kapha, Pitta, and Vata. Assessment of Prakriti requires expertise in inspection, palpation, and interview. There are self-administered questionnaires in English that can assess the Prakriti.
Aim: We aimed to adapt an English questionnaire - “self-assessment questionnaire to assess Prakriti” in Bangla and test its validity and reliability in the assessment of Prakriti.
Methods: We adapted the questionnaire in Bangla by forward and backward translation. We conducted a pre-test and interview with 36 research participants. An Ayurveda physician assessed the Prakriti by the traditional method. The validity was tested by comparing the expert-assessed and questionnaire-assed Prakriti. The internal consistency was tested by Chronbach’s alpha and reliability by Intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC).
Results: A total of 36 (men 21, women 15) research participants of mean age 36.01± 3.44 participated in the pre-test, interview, and retest. Adapted Bangla “self-assessment questionnaire to assess Prakriti” is found to be valid for the assessment of Prakriti. It is reliable in terms of internal consistency (Chronbach’s alpha 0.64, 0.76, and 0.81 for Kapha, Pitta, and Vata, respectively) and repeatability (test-retest ICC 0.88, 0.91, and 0.79 for Kapha, Pitta, and Vata, respectively).
Conclusion: A Bangla questionnaire for self-assessment of Prakriti has been adapted. The questionnaire was found to be valid and reliable. This questionnaire may be used for the assessment of Prakriti of Bangla-speaking people in any mass survey, research, or healthcare settings of Ayurveda for a quick assessment of Prakriti.
A randomized single blind controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of Nimba-jambu-vasa kwath yoniprakshalan in the management of Kaphaj yonivyapad w.s.r. To trichomonas vaginitis
Authors: Shevkari Tejal , Shinde Amit Dattatray , Wagh Sonal Suresh , Naikwadi Ganesh 
Published: January 2023

Kaphaj yonivyapad is one of twenty Yonivyapadas (gynaecological disorders) which shows the symptoms of Picchila Yonistrava (unctuous discharge) and Yonikandu (itching sensation in vagina), yonigat alpavedana (pain in abdomen), yonigat shitata (coldness per vagina) as described by Acharya Charak. According to modern this condition can be compaired with trichomonas vaginitis i.e., type of vaginal infections. On the topic of kaphaj yonivyapad many researchers have done work by taking different drugs, this study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Nimba-Jambu-Adulasa Kwath (decoction) yoniprakshalan (vaginal douche). Study was done after ethical committee clearance on 90 patients of kaphaj yonivyapad in OPD of streerog-prasutitantra department of SST’s Ayurved Medical College, Sangamner. Patients were divided into two groups trial group had given Nimba-Jambu-Adulasa Kwath yoniprakshalan and control group had given Triphala Kwath yoniprakshalan for continues 7 days.
A single blind randomized controlled clinical trial of Munditika churna adjuvant Chinna kwath in the management of vatarakta with special reference to Gout
Authors: Durkunde Rushikesh S , Dere NIlesh , Soman Swati 
Published: January 2023

Kayachikitsa is First branch of Ashtang ayurveda described by Vagbhatacharya. Samhitas like Charak Samhita, Shushrut, Vaghbhat Samhita etc. Vatarakta is described as a disease and symptoms also.
Vatarakta is a Sammurchana Janit (combined) Vyadhi of Vata and Rakta. The aggravated Vata is being obstructed in its passage by Dushit Rakta. This Vata again vitiates the whole Rakta. This condition is known as Vatarakta. It can be corelated to the Gout disease in modern science due to similar sign and symptoms. Munditika Churna has been mentioned in Chakradutta and Bhaishajyaratnavali is effective in the management of Vatarakta and thus selected as a trial drug. Amrutadi Kwath Previously tested drug is selected for control group.
Aim: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Munditika Churna Adjuvant Chinna Kwath in Management of Vatarakta w.s.r. to Gout. Materials and Method: A total 70 patients of the age group 20-70 years presenting with signs and symptoms of Vatarakta w.s.r Gout were selected randomly from OPD of the department of Kayachikitsa. The 35 patients of trial group were treated with Munditika Churna Adjuvant Chinna Kwath and 35 patients of control group were subjected to Amrutadi Kwath. Results: Munditika Churna Adjuvant Chinna Kwath is effective on Vatarakta. Conclusion: Munditita Churna is an effective, safe and potent treatment of Vatarakta w.s.r. to Gout.
Training and detraining management of performance measures by Yoga among middle-aged blue-collar men
Authors: Bhowmik Bhunia Gopinath , Ray Uday Sankar 
Published: January 2023

To observe the effect of yogasanas and yoga breathing maneuvers (YBM) on body flexibility, balance, muscular strength and reaction time on middle aged blue-collar individuals, 8 healthy blue collar, males (age 37±6.2 years) were trained in yoga for 12 weeks. First 6 weeks, they practiced mostly yogasanas. From 7th week, progressively the YBM practice increased up to 12th week. Their body flexibility, balance, maximal hand grip strength (HGS) and HGS endurance at 50 % maximal strength for both hands, back -leg strength (BLS), reaction times for both visual (VRT) and auditory (ART) mode, were measured before and at the end of 6th and 12th weeks yoga training. Data was analysed by ANOVA. With more yogasanas practice, their body flexibility improved from base line 14.1±4.5 cm to 18.3±4.3 cm (P<0.001, magnitude 29.8%) after 6 weeks of yoga training. With proportionately greater YBM practice, still it increased in lower magnitude (9.3%) to 20±4.6 cm (p<0.001) after 12 weeks of training. Balance showed similar pattern of changes like flexibility. In VRT, baseline value of 281.4±16.4ms reduced to 271.14±16.1 ms and 251.7±15.4 ms after 6 weeks and 12 weeks respectively, indicating greater reaction time improvement by YBM. ART also showed similar pattern of changes. Left and Right HGS endurance have improved by 19% and 23.1% respectively, after 6 weeks. BLS and HGS improved in small magnitude. Detraining and age related deterioration of body flexibility, balance, reaction time and strength endurance could be controlled by yogasanas. YBM have greater positive role in reaction time.
Single Blind Randomized Control Clinical Study to Assess the Effect of Cow-Ghee On Lipid Profile and Blood Glucose in Healthy Volunteers
Authors: Parihar Vinod , Bansal Charu , Shukla Umesh , Dawar Ghanshyam 
Published: January 2023

Ayurveda consider cow ghee as healthiest source of dietary fat and have rejuvenating property, improves memory and strengthens nervous, eyes and protects the body from various diseases by balancing all three Doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kaph) and advocates it’s use in daily diet to maintain health. Though, today concept of healthy eating has become synonym to avoid ghee. Aim: To assess the efficacy of Cow Ghee on Lipid Profile and Blood Sugar levels in Healthy Volunteers. Materials and methods: This was a Single blind randomized control clinical study. 60 healthy volunteers (30 in each group) between the age group 25-45 years were randomly selected. FBS was assessed based on WHO Guideline and Complete lipid profile was assessed based on ATP III Guideline. Statistical analysis used: result was assessed using Paired and unpaired t test with the help of Graph Pad InStat-3 software. Results: The slight increase in FBS, TC, TGs, VLDL, and HDL was recorded with mean difference 2.054, 2.91 (p = 0.4376), 21.568 (p = 0.0024), 4.141 (p = 0.0039), and 2.068 (p=0.0483) respectively compare to mean difference 10.260, 5.835 (p=0.2348), 16.88 (p=0.0297), 3.39 (p = 0.0274), and no change in HDL in placebo control group. While decrease in LDL by mean difference 3.291 (p = 0.3786) was recorded in cow ghee group compare to increase in mean difference 1.497 (p = 0.7844) in placebo control group. Conclusion: study reveals no adverse effect of consumption of 15-gram cow ghee daily for 45 days on lipids and FBS.
Ayurvedic management of Eka Kushta w.s.r to Psoriasis: A Case study
Authors: Mada Avinash Reddy , Mangu Srivishnu Priya , KC Ragamala 
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT:
Eka Kushta is a type of Kshudra Kushta occurring mainly due to imbalance of Vata and Kapha Doshas, resembling Psoriasis in its clinical manifestations. Psoriasis is one of the most common dermatologic diseases, affecting up to 2% of world population. Childhood psoriasis is relatively common with prevalence of 1-3% of general population. Psoriasis is an immune mediated disease clinically characterized by erythematous, sharply demarcated papules and rounded plaques covered by silvery scales. The most commonly involved areas are the elbows, gluteal cleft, knees and scalp. In Ayurveda various treatment modalities have been described in the management of Eka kushta which includes Shodana and Shamana. Hence, in the present case report a 8 year male child who came to Kaumarabhritya Out Patient Department presenting with symptoms of Eka kushta on elbows, knees, hands and feet, was treated with Shodana chikitsai.e, Virechana followed by Vasti and Shamana chikitsa i.e internal medication. The symptoms were assessed with the help PASI score at pre and post therapy, and the results were noted. After treatment satisfactory results were observed.
Key words :Eka kushta, Psoriasis, PASI Score, Shodana chikitsa, Shamana chikitsa
Corresponding Author:
M.Avinash Reddy,
PG Scholar,
Department of Kaumarabhritya,
S.V. Ayurvedic College, Tirupati,
Andhra Pradesh. India.
Email Id: reddyavinash771@gmail.com