Comparison of the effects of aromatherapy with Lavender and Entonox gas on labor pain intensity: a randomize clinical trial

Objective: This study aimed to compare the effects of aromatherapy with lavender and Entonox gas on labor pain. Methods: This clinical trial was a double-blind randomized in which 72 primiparous women. The subjects were categorized into two groups as: aromatherapy and Entonox gas (control). In the aromatherapy group, the inhalation of fifteen drops of 1.5% Lavender essential oil used and the control group received Entonox gas. Both treatments were performed at the beginning of the second phase of labor. Pain was measured using standard pain rating scale (VAS) to assess pain before starting the study and immediately after the intervention (during contractions). Results: Results of the current study indicated a significant difference between the two methods during the first and second stages of labor. Conclusion: Aromatherapy with Lavender essential oil can be one of the other good ways to treat labor pain. IRCT: 20180610040032N1 Keywords: Aromatherapy; Pain; Labor; Lavender; Entonox

“Study of therapeutic effect of Kushmand Khanda in Urdhwaga Amlapitta: Randomize Clinical Trial”

The prevalence rate of GERD in Indian people is around 7.6% and annual cases up to 10 million. Also the annual incidence rate of PUD was 0.10 to 0.19 % for physician diagnosed PUD and 0.03 - 0.17% when based on hospitalization data. Though the society is getting more advances but it’s on the cost of many GI related Problems. Work full of stress, uneven eating habits, shift duties, quality and quantity of food, various bad habits- tobacco, alcohol etc are causing many serious health related issue. We can find Amlapitta is getting more common nowadays. As we take a dip into the Samhita we may not find much about Amlapitta in Bruhtrayi but laghutrayi has covered it in every aspect. Its a disease of Annvaha srotasa.

Study of therapeutic effect of Kushmand Khanda in Urdhwaga Amlapitta: Randomize Clinical Trial

Topic : Study of therapeutic effect of Kushmand Khanda in Urdhwaga Amlapitta: Randomize Clinical Trial Presenter : Dr. Anil Sureshchandra Yadav 1 Guide : Dr. Mamta S Jaiswal2 M.D ( kayachikitsa ) M.D ( kayachikitsa ) PG Scholar Assistant Professor HOD: Dr. Suryaprakash K Jaiswal3 Phd , MD (kayachikitsa),DOMS Institute : DMM Ayurved Mahavidyalaya ,Yavatmal Department : Kaychikitsa Email ID: [email protected] Contact No: 7021794215 Abstract: The prevalence rate of GERD in Indian people is around 7.6% and annual cases up to 10 million. Also the annual incidence rate of PUD was 0.10 to 0.19 % for physician diagnosed PUD and 0.03 - 0.17% when based on hospitalization data. Though the society is getting more advances but it’s on the cost of many GI related Problems. Work full of stress, uneven eating habits, shift duties, quality and quantity of food, various bad habits- tobacco, alcohol etc are causing many serious health related issue. We can find Amlapitta is getting more common nowadays. As we take a dip into the Samhita we may not find much about Amlapitta in Bruhtrayi but laghutrayi has covered it in every aspect. Its a disease of Annvaha srotasa. Aims & Objective: To study the therapeutic effect of “KUSHMAND KHANDA” in the management of Urdhwagat Amlapitta Methodology: Study is based on the Ayurvedic Samhita, modern literature, different articles and websites Result: Overall Kushmand Khanda was found slightly better effective than Avipattikar Choorna in reducing the symptoms Amlapitta. Discussion: Changing lifestyle, eating habits, work stress, lack of sleep & bad habits are various factors which contribute to Amlapitta Vyadhi. Some specefic Kostha and prakruti type is related with this vyadhi.

Metabolic benefits of probiotic combination with absorbent smectite in type 2 diabetes patients: a randomised controlled trial

Background: Numerous non-drug therapies have emerged in recent years for the prevention and improvement of type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, therapies based on dietary modification and/or microbiota may replace a large part of drug therapies in the coming years. The current study aim was to conduct placebo-controlled randomize clinical trial for the efficiency of a combination of multiprobiotics with smectite absorbent gel (Symbiter-Forte formulation) as an adjunction to the standard anti-diabetic therapy. Methods: A total of 55 patients met the criteria and were included in double-blind single center RCT, to receive “Symbiter-Smectite” or placebo for 8-weeks administered as a sachet formulation. The primary main outcome was the change HOMA2-IR and insulin sensitivity (% S). Secondary outcomes were glycemic control parameters, β-cells functional activity, anthropometric parameters and markers of a chronic systemic inflammatory response. Results: Combined use of the probiotic mixture with smectite leads to a significant reduction of HOMA2-IR (3.14±0.97 vs 2.79±0.85; р=0.009) and improvement of % S (34.65±9.92 vs 39.42±12.78; p=0.011) after 8 weeks of treatment period. Simultaneously in secondary outcome analysis were detected lowering of HbA1c, waist circumference but not BMI and pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β (p=0.004), TNF-α (p=0.008), IL-6 (p=0.005) and IL-8 (p=0.042). In placebo group changes were insignificant. Conclusion: Probiotic with smectite due to his absorbent activity and stabilization mucus layer properties can impact on synergistic enhancement of single effect which manifested with significant reduction of IR, waist circumference, markers of chronic systemic inflammation and improvement of glycemic profile as compared to placebo.

Standardization of Honey Application on Acute Partial Thickness Wound

Backgrounds: : Inthe past few years, clinicians worldwide have been using honey for wound treatment. But until now, there was no such standard on method of honey application on wound. In our center, honey was applied on wound by once a day application and the result was observationally satisfactory. What if application of honey were done once every two days? Would the result become more satisfactory? This study aims to search honey application method, which gives the best result on wound treatment. Methods: This is single-blinded non-randomize clinical trial, which was conduscted in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta from July until September 2012. 14 Patients with acute partial thickness wound resulted from STSG harvesting were involved in this study. Patients were devided into 2 groups: control (once every two days application of honey) and the rate of wound healing were evaluated. Rate of wound healing will be assessed as number of percentage of reduced non-epithelialized areas on the seventh day of application. Results: The mean percentage of non-epithelialized area reduction on treatment gruop was 86,76% and 97,97% on control group. There was significant difference on percentage of reduced area between control and treatment group (p<0,00). Conclusion: There was statistically signi!cant difference between once a day and once every two days application of honey. However, changing of honey dressing once a day is still a preferable method in wound treatment.