Pharmaceutico-Analytical Study of Kaidaryadi Ghanavati - A Poly Herbal Formulation

Kaidaryadi Kashayam is an herbal preparation which is commonly used in Udaragata Vikaras like Pravahika, Agnimandhya and Grahani etc. Even though this Yoga is used most frequently used and having only four easily available ingredients very less companies are preparing the Kashaya. The excellent results are seen in the Grahani, Pravahika etc diseases conditions. The palatability is a challenge for taking the Kashya and also transportation is a challenge. In the present study here attempt has been made to prepare Ghanavati of Kaidaryadi Kashaya of Chikitsa Manjari text book by Rasakriya method. The prepared Vati was subjected for physciochemical and phytochemical analysis, HPTLC, microbial load as per the WHO guidelines. Efforts were made to set the analytical standards for the Kaidaryadi Ghanavati which were not reported till date. Loss on drying - 10.084%, Ash value -13.366%, Acid insoluble ash - 1.287%, Water soluble extractive - 79.793%, Alcohol soluble extractive -4.064%, Hardness - 10kg/cm, Friability - 0.004%, Disintegration - 20min, pH - 5.23, in HPTLC of Kaidaryadi Ghanavati maximum four spots at short UV and maximum seven spots long UV. Microorganisms in the formulation were found to be 24CFU/ml

Ayurvedic management of Gridhrasi with special reference to Sciatica: A Case Study

Background: About 70% to 80% of people in India report having low back pain, making it one of the most prevalent complaints. The most frequent intervertebral disc prolapse among the many causes of low back pain is referred to leg, buttock, or hip which frequently outlines the characteristics of Sciatica syndrome. Sciatica is similar to Gridhrasi, one of the most prevalent Vata illnesses, according to Ayurveda. Aims & Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment in Gridhrasi. Materials and Methods: Single case study of a 44-year-old married man who had been visiting an Ayurvedic hospital for Ghridrasi of the right leg for eight months had previously been diagnosed with a diffuse bulging of the L4-L5 intervertebral disc. He had one month of Panchakarma therapy, which included Abhyanaga Swedana, Patra Pinda Swedana, and Tila Pinda Swedana in combination with Shamana Chikitsa. Results: After a month, the patient's symptoms were assessed, and the outcomes were good. The patient's general quality of life had also greatly improved. Conclusion: The mentioned treatment reduces Gridhrasi symptoms significantly

An insight towards the Ayurvedic management of Trigeminal Neuralgia - A Single Case Report

One of the unpleasant conditions affecting the fifth cranial nerve, trigeminal neuralgia causes extreme unilateral pain in the areas served by its branches, along with stiffness in the temporal mandibular joint. Anticonvulsants, tricyclic antidepressants, and other surgical procedures are used to treat trigeminal neuralgia in contemporary medicines Initial adverse effects that are frequently experienced are ataxia, diplopia, nausea, and drowsiness. According to ancient Ayurvedic texts, this condition is closely related to the Sannipatika disease Ananthavata. Even the name suggests that the Vatadosha is highly vitiated. Anantavata is one of the 11 varieties of Shirorogas described by Acharya Sushruta. The treatment is based on Tridosha. The goal of the current study is to determine how effective Ayurveda medicine in Trigeminal neuralgia

Gridrasi (Lumbar Radiculopathy) - A Case Study

Background: Gridrasi is one among the Vataja Nanatmaja vyadi’s, which is closely related with sciatica(lumbar radiculopathy) which is characterized by pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one/both legs from lower back. The incidence of sciatica varying from 13% to 40%. The prevalence of sciatic varies considerably ranging from 3.8% in working population to 7.9% in non-working population. Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of Shamana Aushadi’s and Shodhana Chikitsa in Gridrasi. Materials and Methods: It is a single case study. A 31yr old female who was already diagnosed with herniation of L4-L5 and posterocentral protrusion of L3-L4 and L4-L5 discs. Shamana Aushadis followed by Panchakarma treatment like Valuka Sweda, Patra Pinda Sweda, Basti. Results: Symptomatic assessment of patient was carried out and satisfactory outcome was there and quality of life of patient was significantly improved. Conclusion: Procedure’s and Shamanaushadis were satisfactory results and symptomatic relief

A Case Study on Pakshaghata - A Successful Story

Pakshaghata (hemiplegia) is a condition that affects half side of the body. Vata Dosha regulates all the functions of the body. Vata Prakopa acts as a main cause for Pakshaghata. Vata Prakopa happens due to Marghavarodha and Dhatukshaya. According to the contemporary science, all the sensory and motor activities are controlled by the brain. Cerebrovascular accidents are mainly responsible for loss of function in the body and due to its similarity, it can be correlated to Pakshaghata as explained in Ayurveda. Pakshaghata can be treated in Ayurveda, with Panchakarma procedures like Mridu Samshodhana and Basti. In the present case, the patient presented with the weakness in the right side of the body. Patient was bed ridden and treated with Panchakarma therapy for 4 months with Udwartana, Basti, Nasya, Abhayanga. After treatment patient was able to walk without any support and other complaints got relived by 80%

Understanding Meniere’s Disease in the light of Ayurveda

Meniere’s Disease is an inner ear disease characterized by episodes of Vertigo, Fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss, Tinnitus and sensation of fullness of ear (aural fullness).  It may be associated with headache, nausea, drop attacks. Relapsing nature of the disease hampers the quality of life in patients. The highest prevalent age group is 30- 60 years of age. The main pathology occurs as the result of endolymphatic sac distension caused by excessive production or faulty absorption of endolymph or both. The exact cause is unknown the hypothesized etiological factors are vasomotor disturbances, excessive retention of water and sodium, allergy, auto immune, otosclerosis, otitis media etc. Acharya Sushruta has explained Karnarogas like Karnanaada, Karnakshweda, Badhirya which are nearer to Meniere’s disease when studied along with Bhrama. By knowing Doshic involvement we can incorporate the Chikitsa explained in the context of Urdhwajatru Vikaras like Nasya, Karnapoorana, Shirodhara etc. it is a Vata Pradhana Tridoshaja Vyadhi along with Rajo Dosha vitiation. Management can be done by adopting Shodhana Chikitsa like Snigdha Virechana, Tikshna Nasya which are helpful in combating Margavarodha and Vataprakopa, followed by Brimhana Nasya, Rasayana therapy along with Satwavajaya Chikitsa which helps to manage the anxiety induced by Vertigo

Application of Sudha Vargeeya Dravya in Raktapitta Chikitsa

The Shareera depends on Anna and other four factors namely Vata, Pitta, Kapha and Rakta, Rakta is considered as Mula of the Shareera, the external injury or internal injury or due to coagulation disorders there may be bleeding which may lead to morbidity or mortality. In Ayurveda these bleeding disorder is considered as Raktapitta, one of the Mahavega, Mahagada by the Charakacharya. Thus treatment of these bleeding disorder can be done through Sudha Vargeeya Dravya which are rich in Calcium components, in the form of calcium carbonate, calcium sulphate, calcium fluoride etc. Calcium as fourth clotting factor and as cofactor helps in coagulation of the blood. Thus Sudha Vargeeya Dravya by their Parthiva and Shairyata properties does the coagulation of blood and pacifies the Pitta and Rakta Dusthi. Many plant origin, animal origin and mineral origin have been mentioned in various texts of Ayurveda which can act as Calcium supplements and helps in Raktapitta Chikitsa

The Management of Primary Insomnia through Pancha Sugandha Sadhita Takra Dhara - A Pilot Study

Ayurveda essentially sees every disease as a psychosomatic manifestation and views the Mind and Body as two aspects of one unit. The three Stambha of Ayurveda are Vata, Pitta and Kapha which control all vital functions of body, to support these Tristambha there are three Upastambha namely Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya which increases the strength of Tristambhas. Ayurveda emphasizes mind and body achieves proper relaxation and rest through Nidra. Mainly Vata Vaigunyata is responsible for Anidra. Anidra can be clinically correlated with Insomnia. In modern medical science for the management of Insomnia includes administration of Antipsychotic and Sedatives, each of them is having its own limitations. On the other side, Ayurveda having a light of hope for this condition by correction of basic pathology particularly through Panchakarma, like external treatment in the form of Shirodhara which is one among the Murdhni Taila. In this present study 10 subjects with Primary Insomnia. Treatment given was Shirodhara with Panchasugandha Sadhita Takra Dhara for the duration of 14 days. The treatment had shown positive response by increasing duration of sleep and quality of sleep along with over well being in terms of quality of life

A Critical Review on Kaphavrutha Vata in Manyasthambha

Now a days due to sedentary lifestyle and lack of time, people cannot concentrate on their proper regimen and people undergo many unwanted practices like faulty dietary habits, improper sitting posture, continuous work in one posture and overexertion, load bearing movements during travelling and sports. All these factors lead to the increase in the incidents of Manyasthambha in a large population. In classics Manyasthambha is explained under Vataja Nanatmaja Vikaras and is mentioned as Kaphaavruta Vata in its Samprapthi. While explaining treatment of Manyasthambha, Acharya Susruta clearly explains about Rooksha Sweda and Nasya which helps in the Samprapti Vighatana of Avarana in Manyasthambha

Role of Yogasana in Arsho Roga

A sound soul in a healthy body can achieve the over lasting and unabated peace and bliss, which is the ultimatum of each and every human being, so no gift surpass the gift of life. Arsha is the commonest anorectal condition seen in the practice of proctology. Recent statistics reveals that more than 60% of population suffers from this disease. This condition, even though seldom fatal, gives more trouble to the sufferer and poses greater difficulty for treatment. In modern Arshas can be correlated with hemorrhoids. Chronic constipation is a most common cause of hemorrhoids. Usually due to chronic constipation more pressure exerted on Haemorrhoidal veins as they have not contain any extra bony support hence it causes friction in the region which leads to varicosity of Haemorrhoidal veins which again due to chronic constipation yet strained and burst resulting in formation of haemorrhoidal mass. Bleeding per rectum, Pain, Constipation, Itching, Burning sensation are the characteristic features of Hemorrhoids. Yoga is a collection of body postures but total living an eternal source of scintillating health and happiness Yoga can help ease the pain and discomfort of digestive troubles like constipation. Yoga alleviates constipation. The way yoga benefits digestive system is through twisting poses, inversions, and forward folds. These poses massage to digestive organs, increase blood flow and oxygen delivery, aid the process of peristalsis, and encourage stools to move through digestive system. Doing yoga regularly can result in regular, healthy bowel movements with postures of different Yogasanas like Vajrasana, Halasana, Paschimottasana, Matsyasana, Sarvangasana, Bhujangasana