PROMISING AYURVEDIC HERBS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KITIBHA (PSORIASIS)- A REVIEW

Psoriasis is one of the commonest skin disorders seen in routine clinical scenario, in entire world around 80 million people suffering from psoriasis. Psoriasis is differentiated by patches of abnormal skin. These skin patches are typically red, itchy, and scaly. Psoriasis varies in severity from small, localized patches to complete body coverage. It typically presents as red patches with white scales on top. Areas of the body most commonly affected are the back of the forearms, chin, navel area, and scalp. Diagnosis is typically based on the signs and symptoms. Men and women are affected with equal frequency. The disease may begin at any age, but typically starts in adulthood. Psoriasis is associated with an increased risk of psoriatic arthritis, lymphomas, cardiovascular disease and depression. Psoriatic arthritis affects up to 30 percent of individuals with Psoriasis. It is noted that around 2% of population are touching with Psoriasis. In present study review on Herbs frequently used in treating psoriasis were compiled. The Herbs Nimba, Stri Kutaja, Guduchi, Daruharidra, Bhallataka Haritaki, Aragvadha, Amalaki, Karveera, Saptaparna, Khadira, Vasa, Guggulu, Chitraka & Katuki are reviewed to be having Vata or Kapha balancing properties. The pharmacological studies showing that Nimbidin of Neem having anti psoriatic property, The Methanolic and ethanolic extracts of Stri Kutaja and Guduchi are having anti oxidant and anti psychotic properties which are helpful in reducing the symptoms of psoriasis.

A comparative evaluation of the efficacy of different mandibular anesthetic techniques in patients with irreversible pulpitis

Aim: To determine the most efficacious anaesthetic technique in irreversible pulpitis by comparing the anaesthetic efficacies of Gow-Gates, Vazirani-Akinosi, Inferior alveolar nerve block with buccal infiltration and conventional Inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) using 2% Lidocaine with 1:80,000 epinephrine as the anaesthetic agent in mandibular first molars. Methodology: 120 patients with inflamed vital pulp and lingering pain on removal of the stimulus were randomly divided into 4 groups in which the local anaesthetic was administered by the different techniques. Group I (n = 30) Gow-Gates technique. Group II (n = 30) Vazirani-Akinosi technique. Group III (n = 30) IANB with buccal infiltration. Group IV (n = 30) Conventional IANB. Anaesthesia was considered effective when ''no pain'' or “mild pain” felt by the patient during access preparation. Results: The Statistical software used were SAS 9.2, SPSS 15.0, Stata 10.1, MedCalc 9.0.1, Systat 12.0 and R environment ver.2.11.1. The results demonstrated that the Gow-Gates technique showed greater anaesthetic success (66.7%) followed by Vazirani Akinosi technique (60%) as compared to the conventional IANB. There was however no statistical significance observed between the groups. Conclusion: Gow Gates mandibular conduction block may increase the anaesthetic success rates in cases of irreversible pulpitis in mandibular molars as compared to other techniques

Appraisal on Ayurvedic Herbs in the Management of Sthaulya (Obesity)

Sthaulya (Obesity) is a lifestyle and metabolic disorder. Ayurveda treated Sthaulya as a Santarpanottha Vikara (diseases due to excessive nutrition) which has been identified as one of the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide in both developed and developing countries. Medodushti (disorders of fat metabolism) serves as one of the important etiological factor. In Ayurveda herbal drugs are being used to lower the levels of serum cholesterol for the treatment and prevention of this disorder. In this regard, an attempt has been made to review the drugs useful in Sthaulya specifically mentioned in Ganas (group of drugs) of Ayurvedic classical texts which are useful in prevention and management of conditions like Dyslipidemia and its complications.Â