Evaluation of comparative clinical efficacy of Vamana and Virechana Karmas in Madhumeha (NIDDM)

Introduction: Even though the scientific world has conducted extensive studies on Madhumeha but couldn’t find a safe and effective therapy or medicine for this disease, in Ayurveda we offer several treatment modalities. In the treatment of Sthoola Madhumeha, Vamana and Virechana therapies are good result oriented, controls the blood sugar level and prevent further complications without any side effects. Vamana and Virechana Karmas are advised in Madhumeha patients having good body strength and those who are Sthoola. Objectives: To evaluate the comparative effect of Vamana and Virechana Karmas in Madhumeha (NIDDM). Methods: This study includes 2 groups, 15 patients in each group. In Group-A, 15 patients received Vamana and in Group-B, 15 patients received Virechana. Results and Conclusion: In Group A (Vamana), 08 patients got Good response (53.33%), 07 patients are got Moderate response (46.66%) and in Group B (Virechana) 03 patients got Good response (20%) and 12 patients got Moderate response (80%), no patient had Poor response in both the groups. Thus both procedures are having good and lasting results

Evaluate the efficacy of comparative study of Aavapa Dravya Triovasti and Somavalkala Kashaya Yogabasti in Madhumeha (NIDDM)

Background: Madhumeha has become a burning issue in day today life. The term Prameha has broader connotations indicating the increased quantity and quality of urination. Where as Madhumeha, is the condition where patient passes urine like honey. Madhumeha vis-à-vis Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorder characterized by Hyperglycaemia resulting from defects in Insulin secretion or its Action. In classics the prime importance has been given to Basti among Panchakarma and even termed as Ardhachikitsa or complete Chikitsa, as it produces multi-dimensional effect. Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of the Vasti in Trio-vasti pattern and also to evaluate the efficacy of the Avapadravya in Vasti in Madhumeha, Methodology: 30 patients were selected for the study and equally divided in three groups. Group-A: 10 patients received Somavalka Kashaya Niruha Yoga Basti. Group-B: 10 patients received Somavalka Kashaya with Aavapa Dravya Niruha Yoga Basti. Group-C: 10 patients received Somavalka Kashaya Niruha Yoga Basti in Trio-vasti pattern. Results and Conclusion: After proper administration of Somavalka Kashaya Yogabasti in all the groups the results were noted that, it gives immediate and lasting results, both symptomatically and in sugar levels. Among 30 patients, 7 patients (23.33%) showed mild response, 12 Patients (40%) showed moderate response, 11 patients (36.66%) showed marked response. In mild and moderate type of Madhumeha patients, Somavalka Kashaya given in Trio-Basti helps to control it. Along with Bastikarma, administration of Patya Aahara- Vihara and Shamanoushadis may give better effect

Application of Vishesha Siddhanta in the management of Janusandhigata Vata w.s.r. to Janubasti with Devadaru Baladi Taila - Clinical study

Ayurveda is the science of life. It defines any disturbance in the equilibrium of Dhatus (Dosha, Dhatu, Mala) is known as disease and on other hand the state of their equilibrium is health. Attainment of equilibrium is achieved by Samanya and Vishesa siddhanta. Vishesha has great role in Ayurveda like Samanya for being the Chikitsa Siddhanta. Sandhigatavata is a one among the Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhis, with clinical symptoms like Sandhishula, Shotha, Prasaranaakunchana Vedana etc. According to WHO, Osteoarthritis is most common musculoskeletal problem in world (30%). Most pharmacological approaches for pain management are considered temporarily effective and not very safe. In Vatavyadhi - Snehana, Swedana and Basti karma are considered as the prime line of treatment. Bahya Snehana and Swedana effects will be achieved in Janubasti. Results and Conclusion: Out of 30, 12 patients (40%) had got Good response, 17 patients (56.66%) had Moderate response and 1 patient (3.33) had Mild response. Thus, Janubasti with Devadarubaladi Taila is having good result in subsiding the symptoms of Janusandhigatavata. Snigdha, Ushna and Guru Guna of Sneha will counteract with the Rooksha, Sheeta and Laghu Guna of Vata and hence controls the symptoms

Evaluation of comparative efficacy of Guda Sunthi and Manjistha Guggulu Avapeedana Nasya in Manyastambha (Cervical Spondylitis)

Manyastambha is described under Nanatmaja Vatavyadhi. It is a condition where, the aggravated Vata get localized in the Manya Pradesha causing symptoms like Stambha and Shoola. Manyastambha can be compared with earliest symptoms of cervical spondylitis. In this condition, patient complaints of neck pain. The neck is held rigidly and neck movements may exacerbate pain. Now a day, Cervical spondylitis is very common in the people who do routine activities like travelling, household work, desk job etc. It can be seen in people as early as 25 years of age. In Manyastambha, Nasya is the main line of treatment. (i.e. Vatakaphahara Nasya). Objectives: To evaluate the comparative efficacy of Guda Sunthi Avapeedana Nasya and Manjistha Guggulu Avpeedana Nasya in Manyastambha (Cervical Spondylitis). Materials and Methods: This is a comparative clinical study conducted to assess the efficacy in Manyastambha. As per the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the patients who fulfill the criteria were randomly selected and equally divided into two groups. Group A - 15 Patients received Guda-Sunthi Avapeedana Nasya. Group B - 15 Patients received Manjistha-Guggulu Avapeedana Nasya. Results and Conclusion: In Group A, 9 patients (60%) showed complete remission and 6 patients (30%) showed marked response. In Group B, 3 patients (20%) showed complete remission, 1 patient (7%) showed marked response. 6 patients (30%) showed moderate response, 4 patients (26%) showed mild response and 1 patient (7%) showed unchanged response

Role of Vaitarana Basti in the management of Gridhrasi w.s.r. to Sciatica

Vata Vyadhi is one of the most prevailing health problems in our day today clinical practice, Gridhrasi is one among them. Gridhrasi is Shoola Pradhana Nanatmaja Vatavyadhi, affecting the locomotor system and disable from daily routine activity. Gridhrasi the name itself indicates the way of gait shown by the patient due to extreme pain i.e. like Gridhra or Vulture. Gridhrasi is a condition characterized by Ruk, Toda, Stambha, Spandana in Sphik Pradesha and radiates downwards to Kati, Prusta, Uru, Janu, Jangha and Pada. Gridhrasi can be compared with Sciatica. Pain is the chief cause of person to visit a doctor. Although low back pain is a common condition that affects as many as 80 to 90 percent of people during their lifetime. Gridhrasi can be cured by the help of Vaitarana Basti. Hence in the case study of male patient of age 30 yrs presenting with cardinal clinical sign and symptoms of Gridhrasi are Ruka, Toda and Muhu Spandana in the Sphika, Kati, Uru, Janu, Jangha and Pada in order and Sakthikshepanigraha that is restricted lifting of the leg

Role of Panchakarma in the management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - A Review

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness and tingling in the hand and arm. The condition occurs when one of the major nerves of the hand, the median nerve is squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist. In most patients, carpal tunnel syndrome gets worsen over time, so early diagnosis and treatment are important.[1] If CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) left untreated, symptoms can last a long time and get worsen. Carpal tunnel syndrome cannot be compared directly to any of the disease in Ayurveda. But to some extend we can compare CTS to Jhinjhini Vata described in Chakradatta.[2] And in later stage when CTS is left untreated the pain and numbness radiates from hand to forearm and arm, at that stage we can compared it with Vishwachi (Brachial neuralgia)

A comparative clinical study on Brihmana effect of Ashwagandhaadya Ghrita Snehanapana and Matra Basti in Karshya w.s.r. to Under Weight

Background: Karshya as per classics has Shushkasphik, Udara, Greeva, Dhamanijalasantata, Twagasthishesha, Kshuda, Pipasa, Sheeta, Ushna, Vayu, Varsha, Bharadan Asahishnuta and it is similar to the clinical features of under-weight/under nourishment includes loss of weight, muscle wasting, loss of subcutaneous fat, stress, fatigue and general weakness. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted as a randomized clinical trial and carried out in the Dept. of Panchakarma during the year 2016 - 2018. Patients with Dourbalya and anxious to gain weight were included in the study. Their age group was in between 18-45 years. 30 patients who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected for the study. Patients were randomly allocated into two groups. Group A and Group B. In patients of Group A, Ashwagandhadya Ghrita as Brimhana Snehana 1 Pala i.e. 48ml daily in two divided doses for 15 days with Ushnodaka. In Group B, Ashwagandhadya Ghrita as Matra Basti i.e. 50ml daily for 15 days. Results: Statistically, Body weight is highly significant at the level of p<0.001. In Matra basti group in comparison to Snehapana group