EFFECT OF LEKHANA BASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DYSLIPIDEMIA: A CLINICAL STUDY

Dyslipidemia one of the life style disorder due to the todays faulty life style. It may be manifested by elevation of the total cholesterol the bad low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and the triglyceride concentrations and a decrease in the good high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol concentration in the blood. Dyslipidemia is widely regarded as a major risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Every 1% increase in cholesterol level there is 1-2% increase in the incidence of Coronary Heart Disease. Lipids can be correlated to that of Medo Dhatu. According to the scattered references Dyslipidemia can be correlated to Medo Dosha and subsequently as Medoroga. The treatment principles mainly includes Samshodhana Chikitsa (Bio cleansing), where as in modern statins are first choice of drug. Looking into the adverse reactions and the limitations in the modern medication clinical trial was carried out in 30 patients having Dyslipidaemia. Lekhana Basti was administered and the effect of treatment on the complete lipid profile i.e., Serum cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, S.LDL, VLDL was assessed after the treatment and follow up. As Basti Karma is best treatment for correction of Vata Dosha, which are the basic factors involved in the pathogenesis of Medoroga. Statistical analysis using ANOVA and paired t test showed highly significant result in the lipid profile after the treatment and follow up

Management of Spondylosis Induced Sciatica through Panchakarma w.s.r. to Vata Kaphaja Gridhrasi - A Case Study

Introduction: Low backache alone or along with radiating pain in the lower limb is a common entity encountered in daily clinical practice. Lumbar spondylosis is a major cause of lower back pain and also important clinical, social, economic and public health problem affecting the world wide population. Degeneration of the disc that affects the lumbar spine can cause low back pain (referred to as lumbago) or irritation of a spinal nerve to cause pain radiating down the leg (sciatica). So Lumbar spondylosis induced sciatica can be compared with Gridhrasi in Ayurveda on the basis of sign and symptoms described in Ayurvedic classics. Material and Methods: Presented case was 59-year-old male patient having the symptoms of Vata- Kaphaj Gridhrasi in bilateral leg (left>right). Panchakarma treatment such as Valuka Swedana (sand fomentation), Abhyanga (oil massage), Vashpa Swedana (steam bath), Erandamooladi Niruha Basti (herbal medicated enema) and Kati Basti (oil application on Lumbar region) along with oral Ayurvedic medicines were used. Discussion: Assessments were made using VAS (Visual Analogue scale) Pain score, SLR (Straight leg raise) test and Finger to floor test (FTF). At the end of the treatment, there was significant improvement in sign and symptoms of sciatica and overall improvement in quality of life of the patient

MANAGEMENT OF ASTHI-MAJJAGATA VATA W.S.R. TO AVASCULAR NECROSIS (AVN) OF FEMORAL HEAD STAGE 3 BY PANCHAKARMA - A CASE STUDY

Avascular necrosis (AVN), also called osteonecrosis, aseptic necrosis, or ischemic bone necrosis, is a condition that occurs when there is loss of blood supply to the bone, an interruption to the blood supply causes bone to die. If not stopped this process eventually cause the bone to collapse. It is the most challenging condition of the present era in orthopedics. In Ayurveda it can be co-related with the Asthi Majja Gata Vata due to similar sign and symptoms of Avascular necrosis of neck of femur. Aim and objectives: To assess the efficacy of Manjisthadi Kshara Basti, Rooksha Choorna Pinda Swedana, Pizhichil and Shastikashali Pinda Swedana in the management of AVN. Objective was to stop the further deterioration of the hip joint and to reduce the chances of surgical intervention in managing AVN. Materials and methods: A diagnosed and non operated case of Avascular necrosis of stage 3 with complaints of pain of bilateral hip joint, restricted movements and limping gait approached the out-patient division of the hospital and was managed by Rooksha Choorna Pinda Swedana, Manjisthadi Kshara Basti, Pizhichil and Shastikashali Pinda Swedana. Observation and Result: Significant improvement was noticed after the treatment. Pain was reduced significantly with improvement in range of movement. Patient was able to walk and climb stairs after the treatment without pain and stiffness. There was reduction in VAS scale, marked improvement was noticed in Harris Hip Score

MANAGEMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE STUDY

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by altered bowel habits and abdominal pain in the absence of detectable structural abnormalities. The pathogenesis of IBS is poorly understood, although roles for abnormal gut motor and sensory activity, central neural dysfunction, psychological disturbances, stress, and luminal factors have been proposed. About 10-15% of the population is affected at some time but only 10% of these consult their doctor because of symptoms. In Ayurveda, IBS can be correlated to Grahani Roga due to similarity in their clinical presentation. In this case an effort was made to treat a 32 years old male patient having symptoms of Muhurbaddha Muhurshithil (episode of constipated and loose stools), Apakwa Malapravritti (Stool with mucus), Udarshool (abdominal pain). Patient treated with various Panchakarma (five Bio-cleaning Ayurvedic therapies) procedures like Basti (herbal medicated enema), Takra Dhara (pouring Herbal medicated butter milk on head) and oral medications. At the end of 60 days of treatment patient got significant improvement in episode of constipated and loose stools (75%), distension of abdomen (75%), anorexia (100%) and stool with mucus (100%)

A study on Vasantika Vamana (therapeutic emesis in spring season) - A preventive measure for diseases of Kapha origin

Panchakarma is the most essential part of Ayurveda treatments. It is preventive, preservative, promotive, curative and rehabilitative therapy. Ayurveda believes in strong relationship between macrocosm and microcosm and states that the seasonal changes will influence the biological systems resulting into the accumulation and aggravation of particular Dosha in a particular season like accumulation and aggravation of Kapha in Hemant Rutu (winter season) and Vasant Rutu (spring season) respectively, accumulation and aggravation of Pitta in Varsha Rutu (rainy season) and Sharad Rutu (autumn season) respectively. Vasantika Vamana is done in spring season approximately in the month of March and April for the elimination of vitiated Kapha Dosha which in turn helps to prevent the forth coming Kapha disorders and associated Pitta disorders or diseases originating or settled in the place of Kapha like bronchial asthma, allergic bronchitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, migraine, hyperacidity, indigestion, anorexia, obesity, overweight, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, acne vulgaris, psoriasis, eczema, urticaria etc. In this study, a total of 89 persons were registered and 69 volnteers/patients undergone classical Vamana Karma without any major complications. Average minimum, maximum, total dose and total days of Snehapana were 36.40 ml, 187.21 ml, 578.59 ml and 5.01 days respectively. Average quantity of Madanaphala, Ksheera, Yashtimadhu Phanta and Lavanodaka was 5.81 g, 1130.29 ml, 3202.9 and 2489.13 ml respectively. The results were encouraging; hence, further studies may be conducted including large population in this direction