Clinical indications of Hinguleshwara Rasa an experiential and scientific view

Herbo mineral formulations are commonly used in general practice in modern India by Ayurveda physicians. These formulations are effective even when they are given with small quantity, does not produce distaste and having quick actions. Most of the formulations contain purified and processed mercurial compounds and Shuddha Vatsanabha (Aconite). Mrityunjaya Rasa, Tribhuvana Kirti Rasa, Ananda Bhairava Rasa, Kaphaketu Rasa, Siddha Makaradhwaja Rasa, makaradhwaja gutika, Poornachandrodaya Rasa, Panchamrita Parpati, Rasa Parpati, and Hemagarbha Pottali are few formulations which are frequently used in general practice. These formulations are having the ingredients which usually possess actions like Dipana, Pachana, Rasayana, immunomodulator, anti-infective, antibacterial, bactericidal, immunity booster, strength promoting and antioxidant properties. They are given in chronic debilitating diseases with suitable adjuvant therapy. The present paper highlights about the clinical indications of Hinguleshwara Rasa in an experiential and scientific view

Clinical indications of Saraswatarishta an experiential and scientific view

Asavarishtas are commonly used by Ayurveda physicians in general practice. Arjunarishta, Abhayarishta, Ashokarishta, Amritarishta, Ashwagandharishta, Balarishta, Bhrungarajasava, Chandanasava, Chavikasava, Draksharishta, Dashamoolarishta, Dhatyarishta, Eladyarishta, Jeerakarishta, Kutajarishta, Kanakasava, Lodhrasava, Lohasava, Punarnavasava, Pushkaramoolasava and Sarivadyasava are few Sandhaniya preparations which are commonly used in clinical practice. Asavarishtas contain 9.5% self-generated alcohol content and can be preserved for prolonged period also. Saraswatarishta is one such preparation which is given in insomnia, mental retardation, and mental disorders, mania, depression, psychosis, anxiety disorders. It contains mainly Brahmi (Bacopa monirei) which is Medhya Rasayana, antistress, adaptogenic, antidepressant, hypnotic, also. In this paper, a clinical indication of Saraswatarishta is described in detail

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

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