A critical analysis of Dosha Prakopa Nidana in the Samprapti of Artava Dushti w.s.r. to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - A Review

Manifestation of disease is impossible without Dosha Prakopa & Sammurchana with Dushya. Dosha Vaishamya, mainly Dosha Prakopa is an essential step in manifesting the Samprapti & understood by assessing the Nidana with that the Dosha involved in the Samprapti can be done helps in Samprapti Vighatana & to avoid disease manifestation.  Artava Dushti refer to the vitiation of Artava that is seen as complexity of symptoms with reference to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Dosha Prakopa occurs due to the Gunataha Vrddhi after the Nidana Sevana and thus lead to the manifestation of the disease. PCOS is defined as hyperandrogenic state, the presence of clinical and / or biochemical features of hyperandrogenism along with other features of PCOS that is the revised Rotterdam criteria (2013) having several symptoms and correlated to several Vikara in Ayurveda

A critical understanding of Hridroga Nidanas and its present relevance

The global burden of diseases is changing from infectious diseases to non-communicable diseases these days. Among them cardiovascular disease is one which is tremendously increasing in this era. Accounting for 17.3 million deaths per year worldwide. Life style modifications like high caloric intake, alcohol consumption, smoking and stress are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease.  In Ayurveda all those disease come under the heading of “Hridroga”. Acharya Bhela has mentioned   Hridaya as Shirohridaya and Urohridaya. Urohridaya has been accepted in correspondence to circulation of Rasa and Rakta .As for any disease to manifest Nidanas are needed hence understanding   them is important because Nidanaparivarjana is the first line of treatment for any disease. Nidanas such as Vega Dharana, Ushnatikshna Ahara, Chinta and Abhighata leads to manifestation of Hridroga. Along with that Hridaya being mula of Rasavaha and Pranavaha Srotas Mula, Dusthi of those also lead to Hridroga. As there are different sets of Nidanas being explained in classics there is a need for critical understanding hence the present write up is aimed to provide an insight into the concept of Nidanas based on classical references and allied modern literature

Santarpanotha Nidana Questionnaire Evaluating and Designing

The word Sanatapana is satisfying the desire or over nourishment or restoration. Prithvi and Aap Mahabhuta are contributing for Santarapana and it leads to increase in Kapha Dosha and Meda and Mamsa dhatu. If the person indulges in intake of Nidanas like Snigdha, Madhura, Guru, Picchila Ahara practicing these for longer duration causes Santarapaniya Vyadhis such as Prameha, Pidaka, Kotha, Kandu etc in this study Sanatarapana questionnaire are prepared based on the above-said Nidana. According to the Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta, Samana guna acts as Vriddhi karana. So here, there are five steps in the research process of designing and validating a questionnaire in the field of clinical research. There are different types of research among them, this questionnaire is used in a survey study i.e., in observational Research. Here an attempt is made based on the review of previously proved fundamentals of Ayurveda with the current lifestyle

Etiopathogenesis of Yakruth Vriddi w.s.r ALD

Yakruth plays an important role in the Chayapachay and Ranjana of Rasa Dhatu. Yakruth and Pleeha are formed by the Raktadhatu. Yakruth is situated at the Dakshina bhaga and Pleeha at the Vaama bahga. Yakruth and Pleeha are the Moola Sthana of the Raktavaha Srothas. Madya is considered as alcohol it’s having qualities of Amla Usha laghu Tikshna, Sukshma, Vyavayi Ruksha Vikasi and Vishada. Madya vitiates Pitta as well as Rakta and that leads to Yakruth Vriddi. Rakta is one of the main Dushyas in Yakruth Vriddi. Diet and lifestyle are major factors that influence susceptibility to liver disorders. Alcohol use is quite common in India. According to recent data published by NHPI 74% of men and 48% of women are alcoholics. Alcohol disorders cover the spectrum of disorders beginning from the fatty liver, jaundice, hepatomegaly, ascites, and cirrhosis advanced and irreversible forms of liver injury related to the consumption of alcohol. There are three histopathological stages of alcoholic liver disease alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and, alcoholic cirrhosis. These alcoholic liver disorders’ pathogenesis can be understood in Ayurveda with the help of Kamala, Yakruth Vriddhi, Shchutha, and Ashchutha Yakruthodara. Hence an attempt is made to understand the etiopathogenesis of ALD w.s.r Yakruth Vriddi