A comprehensive review on Urolithiasis an Ayurvedic perspective

The priceless value of the kidney is not appreciated until the organ becomes affected with diseases or loss of function threatens the health of man. In the present era, life style and the working pattern of the person is showering varieties of diseases. Among which Urolithiasis is troubling the person, a lot. Urolithiasis is a very common condition in surgical practice. It occurs in people who are habituated for less intake of water and certain medications. Severe pain abdomen, vomiting, nausea, dysuria and retention of urine in some case seen in Urolithiasis. Urolithiasis can be co-related to Mutrashmari as described in Ayurvedic texts. Immense attention is to be given for understanding the disease manifestation. So this article is intended to analyze the Nidana’s, Samprapti and Lakshanas of Mutrashmari critically for prevention and treatment of Mutrashmari

Factors Behind Dissuasion to Green Products Among Young Consumers: A Qualitative Study

The current estimated market share for green consumption is less than five percent worldwide, therefore it is very important to understand the factors that stimulate non green consumption among young consumers since this can promote environmental thinking at an early age and also to increase the demand for green products. In these circumstances, emerging countries like India have contributed very less to the consumption of green products and environmental effects. India is among the fastest growing economies in the world. With the increase in population as well as in disposable income, India is expected to see a growth in green consumption. However, that does not seem to be the case. Although, consumption of products is widely prevalent in India and has been growing steadily over the years, the same is not seen with regards to green products in particular. The present paper attempts to investigate the factors for less consumption of green products in the emerging market of India. 31 college students aged 21-25 years participated in the study. An unstructured interview technique was employed to find out the reasons for less consumption of green products among young Indian consumers. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Four main themes namely incomprehension, extortionate, limited product range and non-availability emerged out of the study. The implications of these results for policy makers are discussed at the end of the paper

A Case Study On Diabetes : An Ayurvedic Treatment

Diabetes mellitus (Madhumeha) is a group of metabolic diseases marked by high level of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action or both. Diabetes may lead to serious complications in multiple organ systems. Ayurvedic literatures vividly describe about the etiology, pathogenesis, prognosis, complications, its management and scientifically attributed the causal relationship of dietary, lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors. The treatment modalities are designed and recommended based on type and stage of disease. Furthermore many classical references to use dosage forms of single plant drugs and compound formulations, which are vogue in clinical practice call for further scientific validation for their attributes, principles and extent of use. Despite of recent progression in medical science, several challenges still exist in the management of diabetes that requires special attention to develop unexplored fields of medical knowledge. Ayurveda offers comprehensive safe and effective approaches to manage such conditions. Designing pertinent research model is a key challenge behind the examination of safety and efficacy of Ayurvedic interventions satisfying its fundamental principles and systems approach. Here is a single case study representing the role of Ayurveda in treating Madhumeha

Importance of Ghrita as Abhyantara Sneha in Vruddhavastha

The prevalence of illness increases as we age; at the same time, life expectancy decreases. Ayurveda, as ancient science has potential for prevention of diseases by health promotion and management of geriatric. Management needs not only curative but also preventive, rehabilitative and terminal care. In Ayurveda, Ghrita is indicated Nityasevaniya Rasayana and also in old age being best among all the Snehas and Vayasthapana. Ghrita plays an important role in controlling Vata Dosha, which is the main causative factor of old age. The presence of Mahabhutas and Gunas in Ghrita helps to maintain the health of old age persons from deterioration. Being best among all the Snehas and Vayasthapana, maintains the normal functions of Doshas, Dhatus, Malas and adds to the essence of Ojas. Therefore Ghrita is considered as par excellence and drug of choice in old age. It is the need of the time to develop an effective holistic aproach for geriatric care by combining Rasayana, Panchkarma and Dietetics, Ayurvedic medicines, lifestyle and Yoga

Domestic Child Labor Students and Mathematics Learning

This study portrays the extent of Domestic Child Labour (DCL) Students and mathematics learning at primary level mathematics. It concentrates on the specific themes of emerging research questions such as situation of learning environment to the DCL students, and influencing factors that affect the learning of DCL students in learning mathematics. In dealing with these research questions, I used qualitative design and interpretive paradigm. I explored that they took mathematics as a difficult subject in comparison to others. They were more interested in mathematics than non DCL students but felt difficulty in learning due to the lack of pre-knowledge and less time to practise at home. They felt more comfortable in school than at home. Non DCL students were co-operative to DCL students in class. Questions and responses were common among students and teachers. There was equal participation in class work, group discussion but were irregular in home work. DCL students faced more difficulties in homework than in class work. The major factors affecting the learning of DCL students were: economic condition of the family, size of family, bad attitude of house owner, heavy work load, unavailability of books and stationeries, discipline of the class, different traditions and cultures and pre- knowledge

The role of Phalaghrita Uttarbasti in the management of Infertility w.s.r. Cervical Factor

Vandhyatva (infertility) has been a long standing problem since ancient times. Many herbal and herbo-mineral formulations are mentioned as treatment of infertility in the ancient texts,but they are not categorized according to the responsible factor of infertility.It is need of the hour to evaluate the efficacy of formulations with respect to various factors . With the above aim a clinical study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Phalaghrita Uttarbasti on cervical factor i.e scanty cervical mucus. For clinical trial total 7 patients were selected for this study. Intracervical Uttarbasti of Phalaghrita (3 ml) was administered in every sitting for 6 days after end day of menses subsequently for two cycles. Sims-Huhner and Moghissi cervical mucus Test and post coital test were selected for the diagnosis and for evaluation of efficacy of therapy on cervical factor. Statistically highly significant result were found on spinnbarkeit(p<0.01). and significant result were found in amount and viscosity(p<0.05) and insignificant result were found in cellularity, and ferning (p>0.1). Hence, in nutshell it was concluded that Phalaghrita Uttarbasti showed good results in all the properties of cervical mucus

Indigenous Geometrical Knowledge of Tamang Community from Their Cultural Practices

The main concern of this paper was to explore ethno mathematical practices of geometry in the Tamang people and linking these practices in the primary level of our formal education. The research site of this study was Lurpung village of Kaverpalanchowk district of Nepal. The paper base on qualitative inquiry with Purposive sampling techniques and the researcher has doing; included Tamang people as data sources. On the basis of interview with Tamang people, and observed their workplace and came up to the conclusion that sketch or design of cultural dress blouse as curve lines, cultural food timsuraalum as triangle, and surface of jantar as quadrangular and mathi, cheptemhar, base of kulagi, damphu and two sided drum of bonbos and lamas as circle. From the musical instrument damphu, we can encourage students to draw a similar sketch in their exercise book when they learn to draw circles. To teach the quadrants, parallel lines, perpendicular lines, circular shapes we can sketch the knowledge from Nanglo. In sketching Doko, there are many geometrical concepts like square, rectangle, parallel lines, circular shape, right-angled triangle, and many others

Management of Chronic Renal Failure by Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine

Renal disorders are becoming more common in Indian population. Either due to frequent use of nephrotoxic drugs like NSAID, due to chronic persistent metabolic and life style disorders like DM and Hypertension the incidence of CRF has been raised. Chronic Renal Failure is defined as chronic, persistent progressive and irreversible loss of renal function with increased BUN. This disorder is common after 50 years of age. Uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension often leads to CRF. The disease usually presents with loss of appetite, increased or decreased micturition, severe hypertension and anaemia. Ayurveda treatment can be better used for improving the renal function and postponing the need for dialysis. In Ayurveda, dietatics, haematenics, antihypertensives, sedatives, calcium suppliments, Rasayana drugs are commonly used in tbe management of this disease. Varunadi Kwatha, Chandraprabha Vati, Muniprabha Tablets, Punarnavadi Mandoora, Trinapanchamoola Kwatha, Gokshuradi Guggulu and Godanti Bhasma are commonly used. By Ayurveda treatment, renal function can be improved with associated increase in haemoglobin, Rasayana effect, correction of calcium metabolism and improving the strength of the patient. The present paper highlights the role of Ayurveda treatment in the management of CRF patients

A Clinical Study on the Effect of Ashwagandhadi Churna in the management of Rakta-Gata-Vata with special reference to Essential Hypertension

Introduction: Hypertension is an important public health challenge worldwide and remains as major cause of morbidity and mortality. Hypertension is the third most important attributable risk factor for burden of disease in South Asia (2010). In India, Hypertension is the leading cause of premature death. Hypertension is directly responsible for 29% of all stroke and 24% of heart attack in India. Objectives: To Evaluate the effect of Ashwagandhadi Churna in the management of Rakta-Gata-Vata (Essential hypertension). Materials and Methods: 40 clinically diagnosed patients of Essential Hypertension were selected based on inclusion criteria. Selected patients were randomly divided into two groups: Group A (Trial) was given Ashwagandhadi Churna in a dose of 3gms twice daily and Group B was given Sarpagandha Churna in a dose of 1gms twice daily with water for 21 days. The data was graded based on assessment criteria and was analysed statistically. Results: Outcome of the treatment after 21 days was statistically significant in most of the sign and symptom score of various subjective and objective parameters. Overall it shows statistically significant result. Discussion: The total mean of SBP, DBP, PP and MAP before treatment was 160.10, 91.4, 65.30, 114.25 respectively after 21 days of therapy the total mean of SDP, DBP, MAP, and PP are 134.60, 82.60, 51.00, 98.75 respectively and all showed statistically significant at 0.01 except DBP which showed statistically insignificant. The mean of total cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoproteins and High density lipoproteins before treatments are 199.85, 132.05, 116.25, and 44.90 after 21 days of therapy the total mean of total cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoproteins and High density lipoproteins are 189.60, 124.60, 109.25, 49.10 respectively and showing statistically significant at 0.01. Ashwagandhadi Churna is found to be effective in mild and moderate HTN and also on reducing cholesterol level (T.cho, TGL, and LDL) and slightly increases HDL level

Management of Janu Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis of the Knee Joint)

Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is a common degenerative joint disorder seen in modern India. Either due to faulty lifestyle, poor quality and deficient food or due to age related changes in bone and joints, incidence of this disease has risen. Ayurveda medicine has a better role in the management of degenerative joint disorder. Maha Yogaraja Guggulu, Kaishora Guggulu, Maha Rasnadi Kwatha, Narayana Taila are few formulations which are commonly used in this disease. These formulations are having actions like regenerative, Rasayana, Vedana Sthapana, Vatahara, etc. Ayurveda treatment has better result on osteoarthritis patients. The present paper highlights the role of Ayurveda Medicine in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee joint