Role of Sthanic Chikitsa in Stree Roga: An Ayurveda Review

Ayurveda put health of women on prime focus and gives detailed description on Stree Roga and their management through Ayurveda approaches. The common gynecological problems are Yonidaha, Yonikandu, Yoni paicchilya, Yoni strava, Yoni karkashata, Vamini and Upapluta yonivyapad, etc. The disturbed pattern of menstruation also causes many gynecological problems associated with female health. Ayurveda explains many ways for curing gynecological disorders especially Yoni Roga requiring local therapeutic measures, Sthanik Chikitsa is one of them which offers therapeutic relieves in various Stree Roga. Yoni-Pichu, Yoni Dhoopan, Yonidhawan, Yoni-Lepana, Uttarbasti, Yoni-Varti and Agnikarma, etc. are common approaches of Sthanik Chikitsa which are useful in many gynecological problems. These all approaches of Ayurveda help to maintain good health status of women and relives symptoms of white discharge, itching, burning micturation, foul smell and discharge, etc. These non-surgical and less invasive techniques offers health benefits to retain reproductive health of female and does not imparts severe side effects. Present article explains role of Sthanic Chikitsa in various Stree Roga.

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An overview on the interplay between nutraceuticals and gut microbiota

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.4465 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

pp. e4465 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Adrian Catinean ◽

Maria Adriana Neag ◽

Dana Maria Muntean ◽

Ioana Corina Bocsan ◽

Anca Dana Buzoianu

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Side Effects ◽

Alternative Therapy ◽

Animal Experiments ◽

Health Benefits ◽

Health Benefit ◽

Synthetic Drugs

BackgroundNowadays, growing attention was being given to the alternative ways to prevent or treat diseases. Nutraceuticals are used increasingly for this purpose. Many of these are being used as alternative therapy. Classic therapy with synthetic drugs, although very effective, has many side effects. The term “nutraceuticals” refers to the link between the nutritional and pharmaceutical domains. Also, lately, many studies have been done to investigate the role of microbiota in maintaining health. There is the hypothesis that some of the health benefits of nutraceuticals are due to their ability to change the microbiota. The aim of this review was to emphasize the link between the most commonly used nutraceuticals, the microbiota and the health benefits.MethodsWe selected the articles in PubMed, published up to July 2017, that provided information about most used nutraceuticals, microbiota and health benefits. In this review, we incorporate evidence from various types of studies, including observational,in vitroandin vivo, clinical studies or animal experiments.ResultsThe results demonstrate that many nutraceuticals change the composition of microbiota and can interfere with health status of the patients.DiscussionThere is evidence which sustains the importance of nutraceuticals in people’s health through microbiota but further studies are needed to complete the assessment of nutraceuticals in health benefit as a consequence of microbiota’s changing.

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Understanding and managing cardiac side-effects of second-generation antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia

BJPsych Advances ◽

10.1192/bja.2019.49 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 26-40 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mark Sweeney ◽

Eromona Whiskey ◽

Rishi K. Patel ◽

Derek K. Tracy ◽

Sukhi S. Shergill ◽

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Keyword(s):

Side Effects ◽

Second Generation ◽

List Type ◽

Cardiac Side Effects ◽

The Past ◽

Second Generation Antipsychotics ◽

Evidence Based Treatments ◽

Life Threatening ◽

The Common

SUMMARYSecond-generation antipsychotic medications (SGAs) have advanced the treatment of schizophrenia over the past 30 years. However, a number of potentially life-threatening cardiac side-effects associated with these treatments concern and can discourage prescribers from administering these evidence-based treatments. This review provides a practical, psychiatrist-oriented understanding of the relative frequencies, mechanisms, investigations and treatments associated with these cardiac toxicities. We aim to highlight that these are relatively rare complications of an effective class of drug and to promote the advantages of early involvement of cardiologists in the psychiatric multidisciplinary team to guide the investigation and management of these conditions.LEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter reading this article you will be able to: •understand the relative incidence of cardiotoxic side-effects of the various SGAs•perform preliminary investigations to diagnose the common cardiotoxic side-effects of SGAs•understand the treatments for these cardiac side-effects and the role of cardiologists involved the care of these patients.

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The Role of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Primary Adult High Grade Gliomas: Assessment of Patients for These Treatment Approaches and the Common Immediate Side Effects

ISRN Oncology ◽

10.5402/2012/902178 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

E. E. Philip-Ephraim ◽

K. I. Eyong ◽

U. E. Williams ◽

R. P. Ephraim

Keyword(s):

Side Effects ◽

Brain Tumours ◽

World Health Organisation ◽

World Health ◽

High Grade ◽

Primary Brain Tumours ◽

The World ◽

The Common ◽

High Grade Gliomas

Gliomas are the commonest primary brain tumours in adults. They are usually classified and graded according to the criteria by the World Health Organisation. High-grade gliomas are the most malignant primary brain tumours. Conventional therapies include surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. The tumours often demonstrate high levels of resistance to these conventional therapies, and in spite of treatment advances the prognosis remains poor.

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Karnini Yonivyapad (Cervical Erosion): A Review

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i36a31925 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 42-51

Author(s):

. Sonam ◽

V. Asokan ◽

Babita Roy ◽

Karishma U. Pathan

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Health Problem ◽

Mental Stress ◽

Cervical Mucus ◽

Age Group ◽

Cervical Epithelium ◽

Etiological Factors ◽

Foul Smell ◽

Mucus Plug ◽

Status Of Women

Health status of women is essential for healthy society. In today's fast and competitive world, there is change in the lifestyle of women which leads to their physical and mental stress, women mostly get affected by this environment and are prone to gynaecological problems. Common health problem or gynaecological problem in women is white discharge, foul smell discharge, itching at vulvar region, burning micturition. Cervical erosion is a condition seen in the age group of 20-40 years with more of Kapha dominance. Kandu, Yoni Srava and other features of Kapha Pittadushti are seen in cervical erosion. It is seen as red circular granular surface surrounding the cervical os bathed in discharges. On the study of etiological factors, sign and symptoms the disease is found to be caused by Kapha – Pittadosha Prokopa affecting Yoni and Garbhasayamukha leading to Samprapti which manifests as cervical erosion. Based on symptomatology, cervical erosion can be correlated with Karnini Yonivyapad. Karnini is an abnormal proliferation of cervical epithelium which may produce abnormal discharge, alter the vaginal pH and cervical mucus plug. Chikitsa of Karnini Yonivyapad is Yoni Prakshalana,Yoni Pichu Dharana, Yoni Varti Dharana, Agni Karma and Kshara Karma. Kaphahara line of treatment should be done. Diet also plays an important role in cervical erosion so proper Pathya Apathtya are to be followed.

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Role of Virechana Purvaka Shamana Sneha with Rasayana drugs in the management of Psoriasis (Ekakustha).

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.v2i1.7482 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sweety J. Ruparel ◽

Sudhaben Vyas

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Side Effects ◽

Skin Diseases ◽

Social Stigma ◽

Medical Science ◽

Radical Cure ◽

Temporary Relief ◽

Therapeutic Measures ◽

Chronic Course

Skin diseases are taken up as a social stigma, due to altered appearance. Psoriasis is one of the most repulsive skin diseases which may disturb patient’s life. It usually runs a chronic course with remission and exacerbations. As far as treatment is concerned modern medical science has number of therapeutic measures which provide temporary relief accompanied by side effects and which make the patients to take lifelong treatment. So it is a need to find out an effective radical cure for psoriasis through Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda all skin diseases are taken under generalized term Kustha. In present study psoriasis is considered as Ekakustha, one type of Kshudrakustha. As Shodhana therapy is essential in the management of all skin diseases, Virechana Karma was selected because it is the only procedure which acts upon all three Doshas and Raktadi Dushyas which are vitiated in Kustha. After Virechana Karma, Shamana treatment was also given to alleviate remaining Doshas and to continue the normal state of Dhatus. This clinical trial was conducted on total 13 patients of psoriasis (Ekakustha) to compare the effect of Virechana Purvaka Shamana with only Shamana. For Shamana purpose Shamana Sneha (Panchatikta Ghrita) along with some Rasayana drugs were used. Duration of Shamana treatment was 2 months in both groups. Patients of both the groups showed significant results. But Virechana Purvaka Shamana was found to be more effective than only Shamana.

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Role of Sharapunkha moola churna with Tandulodaka Anupana in Menorrhagia (Asrigdara) - A Case report

National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science ◽

10.52482/ayurlog.v8i01.535 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (01) ◽

Author(s):

Pradipkumar Giri ◽

Jayamala Jadhav

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Side Effects ◽

Specific Effect ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Lower Abdomen ◽

Excessive Bleeding ◽

Gynecological Disorders ◽

Tephrosia Purpurea ◽

Future Pregnancy

Menorrhagia is a most common gynecological problem found in gynaec OPD. It is not a disease but it is symptom found in many gynecological disorders. Menorrhagia is characterized by the excessive bleeding per vaginum in amount and duration both. In Ayurvedic classics, Menorrhagia is termed as ‘Asrigdara’, means excessive discharge of blood per vaginum, backache, pain in lower abdomen and weakness are also present in this disease. Asrigdara, also known as Raktapradara, is mainly due to vitiation of Vata, Pitta and Rakta dosha hence, the treatment should be based on the use of drugs which are having predominance of Kashaya and Tikta rasa. They are known as best astringent and because of this property they plays important role in relieving bleeding discharge due to its Stambhana action. In Ayurveda classics, many preparations can be used for management of Asrigdara by considering factors such as parity, age & desire of patient with regard to contraception, future pregnancy etc. Which are non-hormonal, non-surgical & most effective without side effects and also cost effective. In this case, Sharapunkha (i.e. Tephrosia purpurea, Pers) mula Churna with Tandulodaka was selected for screening and re-establishing its specific effect in the management of Menorrhagia.

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