Ayurvedic management of acute viral hepatitis: A case report

Acute viral hepatitis (AVH) has resemblance with Kamala mentioned in Ayurveda. Kamala is a disease of the Raktavaha srotas(a system which includes liver, spleen, blood vessels, and reticuloendothelial tissue) and dominant of pitta dosha. Nitya virechana(regular use of mild laxative) and Pitta samana is the principles to treat the condition in Ayurveda. Here, we report the caseof a 20-year-old male diagnosed with AVH treated in accordance to the Ayurvedic principles reported, that is, Mridu virechana(regular use of mild laxatives), and Pitta samana. The total duration of the treatment including follow-up was 60 days. A completeremission of symptoms with a substantial reduction in bilirubin and hepatic enzymes observed following Ayurvedic treatment.Hence, presenting this case is an evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment in AVH

USED PATTERN OF METALS AND MINERALS IN ASHTANG HRIDAYA: THE BIRDS EYE VIEW

Human evolution and progress has count mainly on the discovery of metals. Primitive man used metals first time for making apparatuses and weaponries; as the information advances metals played a significant role in development of agriculture, transport arts, crafts and health care. Ayurveda have faith in the principle of YatPinde Tat Bramhande and therefore all these naturally occurring metals and minerals have major role in restoration of human health and treatment of any kind of illness. Classical treatise Ashtanga Hridaya is a very popular book among the physicians among south India. In this classic, eight types of Dhatu (metals), varieties of Ratna-Uparatna (precious stones and minerals) are mentioned for different purposes. Here an attempt is made to collect all these information of metals and minerals in a collective form to analyse their used pattern in therapeutic, Diagnostic (Nidana Panchaka), Pharmaceutical Benefits, Dincharya/ Pathya- Apathya, Panchakarma and Surgical/Para Surgical Procedure. All these metals and minerals are used in different formulations like Sneha (Oil &Ghee), Sandhana (Fermentation), Churna (powder), Vati (tablet), Lepa (Caoting powder) & Anjana (Collyrium). Human body is composed of almost every natural element found in nature and our civilization is completely reliant on metals and the science of metallurgy is now one of the most widely documented and researched material science

Evaluation of acute toxicity of Rasaparpati - An Ayurvedic mercurial compound in Albino rats

Background This study aimed to investigate the preparation process of Rasaparpati, an Ayurvedic medicine containing Mercury that is commonly used to treat various ailments. The dangers of using Mercury as a therapeutic agent are acknowledged, and Ayurveda emphasizes purifying heavy metals before human use. The present study assessed the acute toxicity of Rasaparpati in albino rats to ensure its safe consumption. Methodology Following ethical guidelines and O.E.C.D. (423) protocol, Rasaparpati was prepared traditionally, and an acute toxicity study was conducted. Two groups of female Wistar rats were administered 300mg/kg and 2000mg/kg of Rasaparpati, and their behavioral changes, signs of toxicity, and mortality were closely monitored. Hematological, biochemical, and histopathological parameters were also examined for any changes. The data obtained were analyzed and evaluated using an unpaired t-test, with p < 0.05 considered significant. Results No deaths were observed following the administration of Rasaparpati in an acute toxicity study. There were no hematological or biochemical toxicity indications, even at ten time the therapeutic dose. However, the histopathological analysis revealed mild changes likely to heal and repair. These non-specific and reversible changes in rat cells suggest similar outcomes in human cells. Conclusions The acute toxicity study of Rasaparpati suggests its safety for animal use, indicating potential safety for human consumption. No adverse effects or mortality were observed, even at a dosage ten times higher than the therapeutic dose. However, more extensive research with larger sample sizes and control groups is recommended. &nbsp