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Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine, Mar 1, 2024

International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 2022

World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences, Apr 8, 2005

International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga

Background:In Ayurveda, skin ailments are categorized as "kustha." In skin diseases, ex... more Background:In Ayurveda, skin ailments are categorized as "kustha." In skin diseases, external use of drugs is just as important as internal therapy because it may provide greater and faster symptom relief. Acharya Sushrut while prescribing the treatment for kusthaaccording to dhatugatawa, mentioned shodhanand alepanaas first choice of management for twakgata kusthahence lepanakarma has been considered as an ideal therapeutic measure for these diseases. Aim:The aim was to evaluate the role of Ayurveda treatment modalities in Kushtha. To conduct the pharmaceutical –analytical study on BST and its malahar.To study the comparative efficacy of Brihatsindoordya Taila(BST) and its malahar in the management of kusthaw.s.r.to chronic plaque psoriasis. Materials and Methods: The study was prospective, interventional with Randomized, Open labelled, Controlled trial and conducted in 30 clinically diagnosed patients with classical sign and symptoms of kushtha.The study was conducted on...

International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 2023

Introduction: Ayurveda aims to cure the patient's illness while also safeguarding the health of a... more Introduction: Ayurveda aims to cure the patient's illness while also safeguarding the health of a healthy person. Healthy attributes and Chikitsa Siddhanta have been suggested as ways to achieve the same. In these methods, Panchakarma plays a significant role. Through a series of unique processes known as Panchakarma, one can improve one's physical appearance and gain new attributes. Vamana, Virechana, Niruha Basti, Anuvasana Basti, and Nasya are the names of these five karmas. In addition, Panchakarma also takes into account actions like Shirodhara, Abhyang, Swedan, Katibasti, Patrapind Swedana, Shirolep, etc. Currently, the likelihood of contracting an illness has grown owing to the decline of routine and placing a premium on money above health. In such a situation, these diseases can be avoided by increasing the immunity of the body by using Panchakarma Material and Methods: Online database related to Panchakarma on Ayush research portal, PubMed, Google Scholar, Research Gate, & Scopus was searched. Classical such as Bruhattrayi and Laghuttrayi were also reviewed. Result and Discussion: Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment is useful at treating chronic illnesses and keeping people in a healthy state. This modality has great promise; hence it is important to support research into this area.

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Apr 1, 2018

Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) or congenital intestinal aganglionosis is characterized by complete a... more Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) or congenital intestinal aganglionosis is characterized by complete absence of neuronal ganglion cells from a portion of the intestinal tract, most commonly in the large intestine. The main sign or symptom of HSCR is constipation usually appearing shortly after birth. This constipation is chronic in nature and usually not relieved with laxatives. The present case is of a patient having HSCR which was successfully managed with Ayurvedic treatment. A four year old boy with complaint of severe constipation, abdominal pain, abdominal distension and occasional vomiting was treated with Panchakarma procedures and Ayurvedic oral drugs. The Ayurvedic diagnosis of the case was Pakvasayagata vata. Shashtikashali pinda swedana (sudation with medicated cooked bolus of rice) and Matra basti (enema with medicated oil) with Ashwagandha taila (Ayurvedic medicated oil) was given for first 16 days. From the 2nd month of treatment, Matra basti was administered daily for 3 months in the dose of 25 ml. In 5th and 6th month Matra basti was administered on alternate days in the dose of 25 ml. From the 7th month Matra basti was administered once weekly in the dose of 25 ml. In 14th month Shashtikashali pinda swedana and Erandmooladi yapna basti (medicated enema) was given for 16 days. Eight scales based Medical outcome study (MOS) e 36 item short form-health surveys was periodically assessed for outcome which shows good improvement. Experience of this case showed that HSCR may satisfactory be managed with Ayurvedic treatment.

Dyslipidemia is a condition which is associated with several morbid manifestations. Purpose of th... more Dyslipidemia is a condition which is associated with several morbid manifestations. Purpose of this study was to treat dyslipidemia with Vaitaranaabasti and Ayurvedic oral medicine. Here we present a case that was successfully treated with Ayurvedic management. A 42 year old female, suffering from dyslipidemia since 1 year, was treated on the line of management of Medovriddhi. Vaitaranabasti in the dose of 400 ml/day for 16 days along with some Ayurvedic oral medicines such as Triphalaguggulu 500 mg twice in a day, Dashmoolkwath 40 ml twice in a day, Panchakolachurna 3 g twice in a day, and Triphalachurna 5 g once in night. Good improvement in lipid profile was found, Hb%, TLC were improved. Lightness in the body, relief in fatigue and bilateral knee joint pain was also reported. This study demonstrates that hyperlipidemia may be treated with Ayurvedic management. Keywords: Ayurvedic management, dyslipidemia, Medovriddhi, Vaitaranabasti Cite this Article Sarvesh Kumar Singh, Kshipra Rajoria, Preeti Swami. Ayurvedic Approach in Management of Dyslipidemia-A Case Study. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2015; 4(3): 33–36p.

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Dec 1, 2021

Limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is a type of Muscular dystrophy (MD), heterogeneous devasta... more Limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is a type of Muscular dystrophy (MD), heterogeneous devastating complex genetic disorders causing progressive weakness and degeneration of muscles. LGMD is hereditary autosomal diseases characterized by weak and wasteful limb girdle muscles. The available management of LGMD in biomedicine is unsatisfactory. Here we present a case of LGMD managed with combinations of Ayurvedic oral medicines and Panchakarma procedures. The Ayurvedic diagnosis of the condition was considered as Mansagata Vata (∼neuromuscular diseases), a type of Vatavyadhi (∼neuromusculo skeleton disorders). The patient was treated with Shalishashtika Pinda Swedana and Mustadi Yapana Basti for the duration of 16 days along with following Ayurvedic oral medicines: Yograj Guggulu 500 mg with 40 ml Dashamoola Kwatha, Ekangaveera Rasa 125 mg with honey, a combination of Ashwagandha Churna -2g, Satavari Churna - 2g, and Sankha Bhasma 500 mg with milk, Narsinha Churna- 3g and Ashwagandhavleha- 5g with milk. All medicines were given twice a day. Patient's condition was assessed for symptoms of pain, walking distance, power and reflexes of both upper and lower limb and psedohypertrophy of both calf muscles. Serum Creatine Phoshphokinase (S.CPK) level and electromyography (EMG) were also measured. There was symptomatic improvement in the patient's condition and reduction in S.CPK level. The study suggests that LGMD can be satisfactorily managed with Ayurvedic oral medicines and Panchakarma therapy.

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2017

The age related spondylotic changes may result in direct compressive and ischemic dysfunction of ... more The age related spondylotic changes may result in direct compressive and ischemic dysfunction of the spinal cord known as cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). Symptoms often develop insidiously and are characterized by neck stiffness, unilateral or bilateral deep aching neck, arm and shoulder pain, and possibly stiffness or clumsiness while walking. The management available in current mainstream medicine is not satisfactory. Various Ayurvedic treatments have been in use for these manifestations. We present a case of CSM, which was treated with a combination of Panchakarma procedures and Ayurvedic oral drugs. The patient was considered suffering from Greevastambha (neck stiffness) and was treated with Shalishastika pinda svedana (sudation with medicated cooked bolus of rice) for one month and Mustadi yapana basti (enema with medicated milk) for 16 days along with oral Ayurvedic drugs such as Brihatavata chintamani rasa 50 mg, Ekangaveer ras-250 mg, Ardhangavatari rasa-125 mg Amrita satva (dry extract of Tinospora cordifolia Willd)-500 mg, Muktasukti pisti-500 mg, Ashwagandha churna (powder of Withania somnifera Dunal)-500 mg Dashmool kvatha ghana (solid extract of Dashmool kvatha)-500 mg, Trayodashanga guggulu-575 mg, twice a day with honey and Eranda paka-10 g twice a day with milk. Patient's condition which was assessed for symptoms of CSM and Chile's modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association (mJOA) score for cervical spondylotic myelopathy showed substantial improvement. This study shows that the cases of CSM may be successfully managed with Ayurvedic treatment.

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Oct 1, 2020

Medicinal leech therapy or Hirudino therapy have roots back in ancient civilization. It was a pre... more Medicinal leech therapy or Hirudino therapy have roots back in ancient civilization. It was a prevalent form of therapy in various ailments. The novel Ayurveda text Sushruta Samhita devoted a complete chapter on hirudino therapy. In the early 20th century this therapy had a major setback due to origin and evolution of antibiotics. There was a discontinuity in the flow of knowledge about this therapy. Then, resumed and revived after few recent decades, due to its contribution in reconstructive surgeries. During this period, the research work on various aspects have been conducted. The present paper summarizes the various aspects of medicinal leech therapy both from Ayurveda text and the present knowledge and to enable the fraternity to use the both source for benefits of humankind.

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Mar 1, 2023

Journal of Ayurveda, 2021

International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences, Apr 1, 2018

Radiculopathy, commonly referred as pinched nerve, refers to a set of conditions in which one or ... more Radiculopathy, commonly referred as pinched nerve, refers to a set of conditions in which one or more nerves are affected and their functioning is hampered. This phenomenon is termed as neuropathy. This can result in pain or more precisely in radicular pain. In a radiculopathy, the problem occurs at or near the root of the nerve, shortly after its exit from the spinal cord. However, the pain or other symptoms often radiate to the part of the body served by that nerve. The management available in the current era of medicine is not satisfactory. Here, we are presenting a case of cervical spondylosis (CS) radiculopathy which was treated with a combination of Panchkarma procedures and Ayurvedic oral drugs. Greeva stambh was considered as the Ayurvedic diagnosis for the case. The treatment protocol designed for the particular case was Panchatikta ksheera Basti (enema with medicated milk) for 16 days along with Shalishastic pind sweda. The oral medication prescribed was Ashwagandha churna (Withania somnifera Dunal), Shatavari churna (Asparagus recemosus Wild), Gokshur churna (Tribulus terrestris L.) each in a dose of 2 g, Sarpgandha churna (Rauvolfia serpentina (L) Benth. Ex Kurz) 1 grms, Shankha bhasma 500 mg with Luke warm water, Yograj guggulu-3 tablet with Dashmool kwath in a dose of 40 ml, Ashwagandha avaleha 10 g with lukewarm water. All these drugs were prescribed for twice a day. Visual analog scale and range of motion were the parameter used to assess patient and considerable improvement was noticed in the case after a month of treatment which sustained in follow-up duration of 2 months. The case study demonstrate that CS radiculopathy may be successfully managed with Ayurvedic treatment.

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Mar 1, 2016

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rheumatic disease with various skeletal and extra skeletal manif... more Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rheumatic disease with various skeletal and extra skeletal manifestations. No satisfactory treatment is available in modern medicine for this disorder. Various Panchakarma procedures and Ayurvedic drugs have been proved useful for these manifestations. We present a case of AS, which was treated for two months with a combination of Panchakarma procedures and Ayurvedic drugs. Ayurvedic treatments, in this case, were directed toward alleviating symptoms and to reduce severe disability. The patient was considered suffering from Asthimajja gata vata (~Vata disorder involving bone and bone marrow) and was treated with Shalishastika Pinda Svedana (sudation with medicated cooked bolus of rice) for one month and Mustadi Yapana Basti (enema with medicated milk) with Anuvasana (enema with Asvagandha oil) in 30 days schedule along with oral Ayurvedic drugs for two months. Pratimarsha nasya (nasal drops) with Anu Taila (oil) for one month was given after completion of Basti procedure. Patient's condition was assessed for symptoms of Asthimajja gata vata and core sets of Assessment of Spondylo Arthritis International Society showed substantial improvement. This study shows the cases of AS may be successfully managed with Ayurvedic treatment.

Ayu, 2020

Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare disorder and it is a devastating condition of aorta. The presen... more Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare disorder and it is a devastating condition of aorta. The presently available treatments for the condition in the modern medicine have limited benefits. This is case of TA which was better managed with Ayurvedic intervention. An Ayurvedic diagnosis for this case was Siragata Vata (vitiated Vata Dosha affecting the blood vessels). A 42-year-old woman was diagnosed with TA and treated on the line of management of Siragata Vata with Shastikashali Pinda Swedana (sudation with bolus of medicated cooked rice) for 16 days, Erandamuladi Niruha Basti (enema mainly with decoction) along with Ashwagandha Taila Anuvasana (enema with medicated oil) for 16 days in Kala Basti Krama (16 days in alternate order of decoction and oleation enema) followed by one day gap and then 7 days of Nasya Karma (nasal therapy) with Triphaladi Taila (oil) on alternate days along with a combination of Ayurvedic oral drugs [Brihadvatachintamani Rasa-125 mg, Dashamula Kwatha-40 ml, Narsinha Churna (powder)-3 g, Yogaraja Guggulu-1g (500mgx2tab) and Shiva Gutika-500 mg, twice a day for 1 month. Same Panchakarma procedures were repeated after 6 months. A similar combination of oral medications were continued in between and during this period. Chyavanaprasha Aveleha in the dose of 10g twice a day with milk were also added after completion of this treatment regime. Patient condition was assessed on Indian Takayasu Clinical Activity Score (ITAS-2010) for disease activity of TA. Satisfactory results were observed in the patient with improvement in ITAS-2010 scoring. TA may be managed with Ayurvedic drugs and Panchakarma procedures.

Ayu, 2015

Erythroderma or generalized exfoliative dermatitis is a skin disorder that requires attention equ... more Erythroderma or generalized exfoliative dermatitis is a skin disorder that requires attention equivalent to medical emergencies. It is more prevalent in male population. It accounts for 35 cases/100,000 cases in dermatologic outpatient departments. In erythroderma even with proper management there are certain metabolic burdens and complications which make it more critical. The primary aim, in this case, was to treat the patient with Ayurvedic management. A 18-year-old patient, suffering from erythroderma, was treated on the line of Kapala Kushtha and Audumbera Kushtha. The patient had primarily suffered from psoriasis for 8 years. Erythroderma was developed due to abrupt self-medication with an unknown amount of intramuscular methylprednisolone several times in last month. Rasamanikya-125 mg, Arogyavardhini Vati-1 g, Kaishora Guggulu-1 g, Khadirarista-20 ml, and Panchatikta Ghrita-20 ml, all drugs twice a day with 3-4 times local application of Jatyadi Taila were administered. A decoction of Jwarhara Kashaya was also administered in the dose of 40 ml twice a day. The patient had relief from the acute phase after 20 days of treatment and complete remission after 3 months of treatment. This case study demonstrates that Ayurvedic management may be useful in erythroderma like acute and life-threatening condition.

Ancient Science of Life, 2016

Spinocerebellar ataxia -2 is a progressive, degenerative genetic disease caused by an expanded (C... more Spinocerebellar ataxia -2 is a progressive, degenerative genetic disease caused by an expanded (CAG) trinucleotide repetition on the chromosome 12 resulting in production of an abnormal protein called ataxin-2. There is no known effective management or cure in biomedicine for this genetic disease. In the present study a case of SCA2 that was treated with Ayurvedic intervention is reported. Ayurvedic treatments in this case were directed towards alleviating symptoms and to reduce severe disability due to progressive nature of disease. A 42 year old male patient was diagnosed for Vāta vyādhi (group of various neurological disorders) and was- treated with Śālisastika pinda svedana (sudation with bolus of medicated cooked rice) for 30 days-, Śirobasti (sudation of head with the help of a cap on head) with Aśvagandhā taila for 45 days and Balādi ksīra basti (enema with medicated milk) with Aśvagandhā taila anuvāsana (enema with oil) for 30 days in Karma basti krama (30 days regime of purification and oleation enema) along with a combination of Ayurvedic oral drugs which consisted of Brahadvātacintāmanirasa - 125 mg, Vasantāmaltī rasa- 125 mg, Daśamūla kvātha- 40 ml, Aśvagandhā cūrṇa (powder of Withania somnifera DUNAL)- 3g, Amrtā cūrṇa (powder of Tinospora cordifolia Willd.)- 500 mg, Muktāśukti pisti - 500 mg, Yogarāja Guggulu - 500 mg twice a day for 2 months. Patient&amp;amp;amp;#39;s condition was assessed on the Scale for Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA). Before treatment, mean SARA score was 35. This reduced to 15 after treatment. Good relief in dysarthria, fasciculation, heaviness in eye, blurred vision, axial tremor; constipation and quality of life were observed in this case.

Research & Reviews: Journal of Herbal Science, Jun 19, 2018

Abstract Geriatric problems are of much concern for medical professionals in the present day scen... more Abstract Geriatric problems are of much concern for medical professionals in the present day scenario. More toxic and adverse effect of allopathic medicines is reported in common problems of old age due to altered metabolic activities in old age. Ayurvedic herbs are better in the management of geriatric problems. These herbs are classified in classical Ayurvedic texts as Rasayana. The Rasayana is a specialized type of treatment that leads to an overall improvement in the formation and maintenance of the living tissues and helps in the prevention of ageing, improving of resistance against diseases, bodily strength and process of improving mental faculties. A lot of clinical and experimental work is done to investigate these properties of Ayurvedic herbs. This shows that these herbs have the properties to slow down the natural process of ageing and can successfully manage the common geriatrics problems. Keywords: Ayurvedic Herbs, Geriatric Problems, Rasayana