STUDY ON EFFICACY OF GUNJA TAILA SHIRO ABHYANGA AND NIMBA TWAK CHURNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DARUNAKA W.S.R TO PITYRIASIS CAPITITIS

Back ground: In Ayurveda head is said to be root of the plant for possessing all special senses and Prana, so one has to protect and care the head. In modern era, among diseases related to head due to varying factors lot of people suffering from this faulty lifestyle related disorders, in this context visual perception of individually distinguishable flakes on the scalp, in the hairs, or on the clothing is considered an abnormal condition frequently referred to as Pityriasis capititis i.e., Dandruff (Darunaka). Darunaka is an irritative disease of the scalp, affecting almost half of the population at the pre-pubertal age and of any gender and ethnicity. It occurs in both sexes and persons of all races. The response to treatment is commonly swift, but transient..So there is a need to find a safe and effective remedy in the management of Darunaka, which initiated for the study. Aims of study: To evaluate the efficacy of Gunjatailashiroabhyanga and Nimbatwak churna in the management of Darunaka i.e Pityriasis Capititis. Materials and Methods: It was an open trail randomised clinical study of 30 patients, was taken for the study with pre and post-test design. The patients were assigned to single group and were administered Gunjataila and Nimbatwak Churna for a duration of 40 days and the results were analysed statistically. Results: Results were assessed in terms of change in subjective parameters taken before and after the treatment. Out of 30 pts,8pts got Complete relief,15ptsgot good relief, and 7 pts got moderate relief. Conclusion: The present study reveals that clinically Gunjatailashiroabhyanga with Nimbatwak churna showed better results in treating Darunaka

CLINICAL EVALUATION OF JATAMAMSI CHURNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION

In an open clinical trial 20 patients of grade-I and grade-II uncomplicated Essential Hypertension of either sex aged between 25-70 years, were given Jatamamsi Churna in a dose of 10 grams per day in two equal divided doses for a duration of 60 days. At the end of trial period their systolic blood pressure was reduced from 148.9 mm of Hg to 132.6 mm of Hg and diastolic blood pressure was reduced from 97.1 mm of Hg to 86.4 mm of Hg. Pulse pressure, mean blood pressure, and various clinical features were also significantly reduced after the therapy. No untoward effects were reported by any patient and their biochemical and Hematological parameters also remained within normal limits, both before and after the therapy. Thus trial drug i.e. Jatamamsi churna may prove an ideal drug for the management of grade-I and grade-II Essential Hypertension.

A CASE STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF GUDUCHYADI YAPANA VASTI IN AVASCULAR NECROSIS OF HIP JOINT

Ayurveda being evidence based science mentioned Samprapti vighatana as a mode of treatment which can be applied in so many diseases evolving in this era. Avascular necrosis (AVN) is one of the rare, progressive disease conditions of the bone which require a life time management. It affects the bones of the joints particularly at their ends. Here death of the bone tissue occurs due to lack of blood supply. It is mainly idiopathic in nature and some of the causes that may lead to AVN are long term use of steroids, excess intake of alcohol and some autoimmune disease. Long term use of steroids and joint replacement are the only way of management in modern medical science. This gives scope to find other alternative treatment measures to rescue the patients from harmful erects of steroids.In Ayurveda AVN can be compared to that of Maragavarodha janyasandhivata, a disease manifesting due to Srotodushti of Asthidhatu caused by Vatavriddhi. The objectives of the treatment include preservation of the structure and symptomatic relief. The treatment opted/suggested in this condition in Ayurveda includes Srotoshodhana thereby increasing the vascularity as well as nutritional supplementation to Asthi Dhatu.The present study has been conducted on a patient suffering from AVN of the Hip joint since 2 years which is idiopathic in origin. The treatment plan includes Abhyanga followed by Patraptali pindasweda, followed by Guduchyadi yaapanavasti for 14 days. The drugs of the Guduchyadi yaapanavasti are known to the effective in clearing channels as well as in alleviating Vata. Patient got marked relied from pain, tenderness and gait is improved. The pathogenesis, mode of action of the treatment, results are discussed in detail in full paper