THE EFFECT OF WHEATGRASS JUICE ON HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL W.S.R. TO SAMANYA-VISHESHA SIDDHANTA

W.H.O. guideline denotes hemoglobin level in healthy male below 13 g/dl is abnormal and in female below 12g/dl is abnormal. This condition refers as Anaemia. There are several types of anaemia. It develops mainly because of lack of proper food habits. Wheat grass juice is rich source of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids and many enzymes. It is significant nutritious and medicinal value with rich source of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll resembles with hemoglobin as both are chromo protein. Chemical component of both compounds are nearly same. Also the vital component of wheat grass helps in building hemoglobin in our body. The presence of 70% chlorophyll, which is almost chemically identical to hemoglobin. The only difference is that the central element in chlorophyll is magnesium and in hemoglobin it is iron. Chlorophyll in wheat grass is more useful in various clinical conditions involving hemoglobin deficiency and other chronic disorders ultimately considered as green blood. This study aims to evaluate the effect of wheatgrass fresh juice on hemoglobin level. Here 30 subjects were selected in the study and divided into 3 groups on basis of their hemoglobin level. Group A having Hb%, 13gm% to 16gm%, group B having Hb% 10gm% to 13gm% and group C having Hb% below 10gm%. After 21 days the symptomatic improvement and increase in hemoglobin level in group C was noticed as compared to group A and group B. No significant therapy is there for chronic anaemias in modern science. So an attempt has been made to evaluate the efficacy of wheat grass juice on hemoglobin level in the subjects having normal as well as abnormal hemoglobin level

A CLINICAL STUDY ON THE ROLE OF ERANDA KSHARA IN STHAULYA (OBESITY)

There are so many basic concepts in Ayurveda; Dhatvagni mandya is one of them. The whole phenomenon of disease cannot be completed without Dosha-Dushya Siddhant. They play important role in the pathology of disease. Obesity is one of them, which affect the health as well as life span. Sthaulya is one of the disease which is known to mankind since Vedic era, has been dealt in great details in Ayurvedic texts. The sign, symptoms and etiological factor of Sthaulya show very much resemblance with obesity. Worldwide Obesity is emerging health problem. It is a metabolic disorder which has affected every corner of world. In present study 30 patients of Sthaulya were selected from OPD and IPD of M.A. Podar hospital, Mumbai. These patients were undergone throw laboratory investigations. They were treated with Eranda Kshara with Ghrita bharjit Hingu given orally, duration of treatment was two months and follow up was done with parameters like Height, weight, BMI, Mid arm circumference, Waist circumference, Waist Hip ratio and symptoms of Sthaulya. It was observed that Atikshuda and Atitrushna reduce significantly. It shows relief in weight, BMI, Waist Circumference, Mid Arm Circumference and Waist Hip ratio. There was no significant change in hematological as well as Urine investigations. Average percentage of relief was 60.72%.&nbsp

SHUKRA; THE ESSENCE OF ALL OTHER DHATU: A REVIEW

Human body is made up of seven Dhatus (seven categories of tissues). Shukradhatu is located in entire body. Shukra is white, pure, excellent Dhatu, which is considered as best among all seven Dhatus. Shukra is word originated from Shucha Dhatu which means pure or excellent. Teja, Reta, Bijam, Virayam, Indriyam are some of the synonyms of Shukradhatu. Shukra means bright, pure and radiant. Shukra is the seventh and final Dhatu in the Dhatus formation cycle. In metabolism of Shukradhatu nutrients essential for Shukradhatu are digested by Shukuradhatwagni and forms Shukradhatu. For the formation of Shukradhatu one month period is essential. Individuals having the excellence of Shukradhatu are shown physical & psychological characteristics. According to texts of Ayurveda, Shukradhatu is pervading all over the body. It gives courage to a person. It creates softness in the mind. It is responsible for strength of individuals. Vitiation of Shukradhatu shows Shukradhatu dusti (pathology) in the form of Vriddhi (hyper state) or Kshaya (waning). This vitiation may leads to mainly infertility and many other physical as well as psychological disorders. Therefore, it has a vital role in context to reproduction as well as to maintain physical and mental health. It is present in our body in invisible form like Ghee in the milk. It is the end product of Dhatu parinaama or formation of Dhatus. So it is considered as an essence of all Dhatus. As it is essence of all other Dhatus, Charak samhita and Sushrut samhita has not described its Mala (waste)

A CONCEPTUAL AND CLINICAL STUDY OF APARA (PLACENTA)

Comparative study of Sharir (anatomical and physiological) terms from Samhita text with modern scientific terms has became needful today. Apara described in Samhita text is important structure for Garbha (fetus). Samhita description says it is formed by obstructed Artava (menstrual blood). It lies in relation to the maternal heart and provides nutrition to the developing Garbha through Garbhanabhinadi (umbilical cord). It sheds off after Prasuti (labour). This indicates Apara to be the Placenta from modern anatomical term. Its formation described from obstructed Artava may be because of resemblance of its maternal surface with blood clots and absence of Artava in Garbhavastha (pregnancy). Samhita description lacks its actual location and anatomical features. It is also called as Jarayu indicating different meanings in Kasyapa Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Caraka Samhita. These facts indicate the need for its literary research. For anatomical study 30 pregnant females were selected randomly and their gestational ultrasonography was taken in third trimester to see the location of Apara (placenta) and abnormality. It is found that Apara is normally adhered to upper uterine segment. Apara received after labor from these selected 30 pregnant females were observed for anatomical features. The parameters noted for weight, diameter, thickness at center, number of cotyledons, attachment of umbilical cord at center or periphery, and abnormality of Apara. Observations given in charts and graphs. Lacuna in Samhita text regarding anatomical features of Apara needs the study of term Placenta