AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OF PANDUROGA -A REVIEW

Pandu Roga was well known to Indian people science since Vedic Period. It is described in full length by all the Acharyas of Ayurveda as a specific disease with its own Pathogenesis and treatment. In Panduroga change the color of the body like pallor of skin, sclera, nail, tongue etc. due to Rakta-alpata means Hemoglobin level decrease than the normal level. It is related with both important Dhatu Rasa and Rakta. We can correlate this disease to Anaemia in modern science. Anaemia is the world’s second leading cause of disability and is responsible for about 1 million deaths a year. It is therefore important for Ayurvedic scholar to search scientific reason behind the disease. With this research interest the present study has been undertaken thoroughly review of Panduroga. Three general principles of treatment have been mentioned in Charaka Samhita. They are Daivavyapashraya, Yuktivyapashraya and Satvawajya. Here only Yuktivyapashraya Chikitsa has been mentioned. Single drugs which have been used in Pandu are - Lauha Bhasma, Mandura Bhasma, Pure Kaseesa, Shilajita, Vardhamana Pippali etc. Compound drugs which are of vegetable origin e.g. Triphala, Phalatrikadi Kwatha, Punarnavashtaka Kwatha, Vidangavaleha etc. Here also made some efforts to discuss every aspect of Panduroga in Ayurvedic point of view

PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT IN BALAROGA-AN AYURVEDA PURVIEW

Ayurveda has emphasized on the quality of life along with its longevity. The Acharyas have categorized the stages of life into various forms. Balyaavastha (childhood) is one such phase of life that differs in the Ahara (diet), Vihara (lifestyle) and Aushadhi (medicines) than the other phases. The treatment modalities also differ in this phase. The synonyms of Bheshaja (medicine) have been defined by Acharya Charaka as Chikitsitam (treatment), Vyadhiharam (disease removal), Pathyam (wholesome agents) Sadhanam (modes of treatment), Aushadham (drugs), Prayashchitam (corrective measures), Prashamanam (alleviation), Prakritisthapanam (restoration) and Hitam (beneficial). Each term has its own that defines every aspect of treatment. The underlying theme of treatment in Balaroga can be understood by the proper understanding of the implications of the term Bheshaja. The variations of treatment according to the various stages of the diseases can be understood by these terms. This paper aims at discussing the principles of treatment in Balaroga from Ayurveda perspective. The treatment of various diseases of children deal with the same underlying basic principle as adults but the only difference is a slight shift of thought in it. The paper aims at highlighting the treatment principles in Balaroga. For this purpose, the literature was reviewed from the internet, and the Ayurveda classics along with their commentaries. The complexities of treatment in Balaroga are highlighted on the basis of this definition of the term Bheshaja

Review on etiopathogenesis and role of lifestyle modification in the management of Khalitya (hairfall)

Now a days, the world is full of glamour and glory. The concept of beauty is gaining more and more attention globally, which is defined on some factors, amongst them hair is an important one. Hair is a mirror of healthy or unhealthy state of the body. Ayurvedic approach, falling of hair is coined as Khalitya. In Ayurvedic texts management of Khalitya has been described in the form of Nasya, Shiroabhyanga, Shirolepa and Rasayana therapy. The main aim of this paper is to explain the Nidana of Khalitya in present era and treat the disease too

Excerpts of Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa in unpublished manuscript Kashyapa Samhita - A New Outlook

The concept of Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa (a modality of treatment based on past deeds and pleasing of god) has been given least importance in the available Ayurvedic classics. Here is the study of a manuscript named Kashyapa Samhita which is quite different from deemed Kashyapa Samhita that is known off. The study was carried out by deciphering and critically editing six manuscripts collected from IPGT & RA (with accession no. 6512 and 10779), Tanjore Sarasvati Mahal Library (with accession no. 11045), Sampurnananda Library, Varanasi (with accession no. 1088604) and Oriental Research Institute, Mysore (with accession no. A129), MS University Baroda Library (with accession no. 13474B). This manuscript brings out ample references regarding Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa for different diseases caused due to sinful acts

PRITHVI MAHABHUTA DOMINANT CHARACTERS IN PUGAPHALA (ARECA CATECHU LINN.) SCIENTIFICALLY ASSESSED THROUGH PHARMACOGNOSY AND PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

Objective: The Areca catechu L. is a tropical fruit, which is also called betel nut and is widely distributed in different parts of the world. Areca catechu L is used for various treatment aliments in the form of various preparations especially in powdered form and it used extensively in Ayurveda to treat Mukhavikara, Aruchi, Yonishaithilya, Shvetapradara etc. Areca nut is commonly used as betel nut or supari, as it is often chewed wrapped in betel leaves (Paan). The aim is to assessment of Mahabhautika dominance in Pugaphala by pharmacognostical and pharmaceutical study.Methods: Microscopic, macroscopic study and phsico-chemical analysis of Pugaphala Churna.Results: In present study Pugaphala was selected as a Parthiva dominant drug according to its Rasa Panchaka, after that its Mahabhautika dominancy was assessed by pharmacognostical and pharmaceutical study and results also support that in Pharmaceutical study loss on drying is 4.4%w/w, in Pharmacognostical study Rhomboidal crystal, Lignified scleroid etc. were found these characters also showed that Pugaphala is having dominancy of Prithvi Mahabhuta.Conclusion: Prithvi dominancy in Pugaphala is scientifically assessed by Pharmacognostical and Pharmaceutical study

Sattvavajaya Chikitsa (psychotherapy) as a preventive aspect in Akalaja Jara (premature ageing)

The present condition of human health around the globe is far from satisfaction. Man is suffering from the diseases which are caused due to stress either mental or physical and premature ageing (Akalaja Jara) is one of them. There are many theory related to ageing among all of them Free Radical Theory is most acceptable, which answers most of the questions related with Psychological as well as Physical changes during ageing. Stress can be considered as a major factor for Akalaja Jara. Sattvavajaya Chikitsa is a specialized type of treatment influencing the psychological aspect of body. It can be applied in the form of Yogic practices and other mind control techniques. As mind and body are interrelated to each other, these techniques also affect physical health. It is the unique concept of Ayurveda which may be effective in improving quality of life. That is why to deal with stress and to prevent Akalaja Jara, Sattvavajaya (control of mind from unwholesome objects) could be a better approach

Ethnomedical uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological and therapeutic properties of Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC.: A Scoping Review

A surge in laboratory research into the pharmacological properties of bioactive compounds, as well as their potential to cure a wide range of ailments, has resulted in an influx of new herbal medications and extracts onto the international market in recent years. D. gangaticum (L.) (DG), one of the essential herbs of Indian traditional system of medicines is part of many essential formulations viz. "Dashamoola" and is used to treat various diseases. It is a perennial herb, locally known as "Shalparni" (Hindi) in India and also reported in many other tropical countries. This review presents the traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and clinical effectiveness of D. gangaticum Literature was systematically searched through various databases, journals and gray literature through electronic and manual search. Collected data was further critically reviewed and summarized in this paper. It contains many bio-active phytochemicals viz. gangeticoside, leonuriside A, tortoside A, dehydrosoyasaponin, gangetin, gangetinin, desmocarpin, desmodin etc. among them, some have drug likeliness properties. Critical literature analysis revealed that it possessed many pharmacological activities viz. anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, anti- oxidant, cardioprotective, antidiabetic and hepatoprotective anti- bacterial, and anti-amnesic activities. Despite a large number of traditional therapeutic uses, D. gangaticum was evaluated for limited therapeutic efficacy through clinical trials and evidence suggested it may have therapeutic benefits on bronchitis, gout, hypertension. The biochemical and physiological mechanisms involved in the different biological effects exhibited by it need to be investigated. The herb should be investigated further, focusing on pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic and safety profiles. Well-designed Randomized Controlled trials (RCTs) should be conducted to support its therapeutic use

Influence of Parent’s Lifestyle in Children Behaviour – An Ayurveda Perspective

Role of parents is very crucial as children adopt the behavior and lifestyle which are followed by their parents in pediatrics population. In pediatric age group the world of children is only their parents, so if parents have no time for them, they feel lonely and anxious. Also parents over expectation, careless nature towards their child are the causes of psychological disorders in pediatric age group. Aim - To establish the relationship between parent’s behaviour and children psychology. Material and Methods - Literature review of psychology of children from classics by considering its different aspects, scholarly articles and information on internet has been referred thoroughly. Discussion and Conclusion - Overburden of parents expectation, loneliness, parents unhealthy relationship are responsible for increasing stress which leads to persistence of disease of pediatric age. Whatever the etiological factors including the genetic predisposition and course of disease pathology, the physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being of the parents, proper nutrition of the mother during pregnancy and after birth of child and practice of a wholesome regimen, play a prime role in achieving a healthy offspring. All the protocol mentioned in classics are very cost effective and easy to administer even in today’s life style, and therefore have very crucial role to prevent the psychological diseases in pediatric age group

A clinical trial of Pippali (Piper longum Linn.) with special reference to Abheshaja

The classification of Dravya has been undertaken in many ways, but according to the medicinal value, they are mainly divided into two - Bheshaja and Abheshaja. No study has been documented on Abheshaja to date as per the scholar's knowledge. Therefore, the present study was carried out to understand the concept of Abheshaja by a practical study. The drug Pippali (Piper Longum Linn.) has been contraindicated to be used for a longer duration. A clinical study was carried out on patients with Kaphaja Kasa, to evolve and assess if the drug acts as Abheshaja or not, and if yes, then under what circumstances. The patients of Kaphaja Kasa had been selected by the random sampling method. They were randomly divided into two groups - Group A and Group B. In Group A, test drug Pippali Churna was administered. Group B was a standard control group and Vasa Churna was given to this group. The dose of both the drugs was 4 g B.I.D. The result was assessed after three weeks of drug administration with the help of a specially prepared proforma. All the important hematological, biochemical, urine, and stool investigations were carried out. There was no adverse drug reaction (ADR) observed after the administration of Pippali in this particular study