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2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 42-49
Author(s):  
Padma Lochan Sankhua ◽  
Ajay Kumar

Panchakarma is a specialized branch of Ayurveda that primarily deals with the body's purification (Shodhana) of doshas. As we know, the word Panchakarma refers to five special therapeutic procedures like Vamana, Virechana, Vasti, Nasya and Raktamokshana. Raktamokshana is an effective bloodletting therapy. Classically it is described as of six types, i.e. (1) Shringa, (2) Jalauka, (3) Alabu, (4) Shiravedha, (5) Prachchhana and (6) Ghatiyantra. In the present study, a clinical trial has been done, especially in the disease of Gridhrasi, with particular reference to Sciatica by combining Parchchhana and Ghatiyantra, a modified form of Raktamokshana therapy, called Multiple Vacuum Syringe Blood Aspiration Procedure (MVSBAP). Sciatica is painful neuralgia of the Sciatic Nerve in which pain starts from the gluteal region and buttock and comes down through the back of thigh, knee, calf and outer border of the foot. Sixty patients were selected for the clinical trial using a simple random sampling method from the OPD and IPD of Government Ayurveda College and Hospital, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Two groups are made like Group-A and Group-B, each consisting of 30 patients. Patients of Group-A are treated with only traditional Ayurvedic medicines, and patients of Group-B are treated with MVSBAP and traditional Ayurvedic medication. After one month of final treatment, assessment is done on statistical parameters, which show pretty better results in Group-B patients. The application of MVSBAP in the disease of Gridhrasi draws a new horizon to the ailing humanities.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 2129-2134
Author(s):  
Dipanjan Jana ◽  
Raghunath Das ◽  
Durbadal Majumdar ◽  
Suman Kundu

Panchakarma is a fundamental part of Ayurveda. It is chiefly constituted of especially deliberate five procedures for detoxification of the body. These include Vamana (emesis therapy), Virechana (purgation therapy), Basti (therapeutic enema), Nasya (errhine therapy) and Raktamokshana (bloodletting therapy). Acharya Sushruta father of surgery mainly deals with Chaladanta in Sushruta Samhita. Shalya Tantra. It is carried out with the help of different surgical apparatuses like Yantra, Shastra and Anushastra. Panchakarma is not only a sohana (bio- purificatory) process but involves a wide range of therapeutics such as samana(therapeutic) brahmana (rejuvenat- ing), Ropana (healing), lekhana (scraping), prasamak (soothing). Acharya susruta explained widely Vranasasti- upakram as with applications in the practice of Shalya Tantra i.e, Ayurvedic discipline of surgery. Numerous tex- tual references are available where the procedures of Panchakarma and up karmas have been adopted as an im- portant measure to Vrana Ropana along with the institution of surgical mediation directly or partially. Keywords: Panchakarma, Vrana, Vrana Swastiuakram, Shalya Tantra, Rakta-Mokshana.


2021 ◽  
Vol p5 (5) ◽  
pp. 3043-3049
Author(s):  
Amit R. Nampalliwar ◽  
Seeta M. Biradar

Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that most often affects middle-aged adults. LP can involve the skin and mucous membranes; it can significantly affect the quality of life of patients as well. Lichen planus is an autoimmune disorder. In Ayurveda, Lichen planus can be compared to Chramakushtha type of Kush- thavyadhi (~skin disease) which is the presentation of discolouration of the skin. In this study, a case report of lichen planus is being presented. The patient was treated on the lines of Kushthachikitsa with Predominant of dosha, aimed at controlling the vitiated Vata, Kapha, and normalizing the Raktadushti. For this Panchakarma therapy including Virechan (~the purgation) and Raktamokshana(~bloodletting therapy) as the chief treatment modality. On completion of Panchakarma therapy, the case was subjected to three months of Shaman therapy (~oral medication) of GiloySwarasa (~Juice of tinosporacordifolia), SanshamaniVati, Amarsundari Vati, Cap. Max Hb, Avipittikar Chruna, and Syrup Raktadoshantak. The observations made after the treatment through an assessment on various signs and symptoms and Pathyapathya (~Do’s & Don’ts) were advised during the whole treatment. The Ayurvedic treatment was successful and able to save normal skin texture. The patient was first fol- lowed up for a month, after which the signs and symptoms were reduced. No other oral medication was adminis- tered during this follow-up. The patient had been given regular follow up for more than a year without any relaps- es and complications. Keywords: Ayurveda, Charma Kushtha, Kushthachikitsa, Lichen planus.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Harshal Bramhanwade ◽  
Swarnakant Jena ◽  
PratikD Bahute ◽  
SantoshKumar Bhatted ◽  
Prasanth Dharmarajan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Biru Ma ◽  
Xiuhua Chen ◽  
Yudan Liang ◽  
Weiquan Ouyang ◽  
Boyan Tang ◽  
...  

Objective. To assess the efficacy of bloodletting therapy (acupoint pricking and cupping) in patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) in a randomized, control, parallel-group trial. Methods. A total of 174 patients with CIU enrolled from March 2018 to October 2019 were randomized into three groups: group A treated with bloodletting therapy and ebastine, group B treated with placebo treatment (acupoint pseudopricking and cupping) and ebastine, and group C treated with ebastine only. The intention-to-treat analysis was conducted, and the primary outcome was the effective rate of UAS7 score being reduced to 7 or below after treatment phase. Results. The effective rates at the end of treatment phase were different among the three groups ( P < 0.05 ), which were 73.7% in group A, 45.6% in group B, and 42.9% in group C. Multiple analysis indicated differences between groups A and B ( P < 0.0125 ) and groups A and C ( P < 0.0125 ) and no difference between groups B and C ( P > 0.0125 ). No severe bloodletting therapy-related adverse events were observed. Conclusions. In this study on patients with CIU, one month of bloodletting therapy combined with ebastine is clinically beneficial compared with placebo treatment combined with ebastine and treatment with ebastine only. Thus, bloodletting therapy can be an effective complementary treatment in CIU. This trial is registered with ChiCTR1800015294.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Karma Ugyen ◽  
Karma Tenzin ◽  
Tempa Gyeltshen

Introduction: Bad-mKhris-mGo-Nad is a type of headache caused by imbalance of bile and phlegm humor. In gSo-ba-Rig-pa, headache is categorized in two categories such as primary headaches and secondary headaches. In total there are 14 types of headaches and Bad-mKhris-mGoNad is one among the principal headaches. The gSo-ba-Rig-pa based bloodletting therapy for Bad-mKhris-mGo-Nad has been practiced by the traditional medicine practitioners since the inception of gSo-ba-Rig-pa more than 2500 years ago. Bloodletting is also believed to be one of the most important and effective therapy in the treatment regime of gSo-ba-Rig-pa. The Subsequent Tantra (last tantra) states that the bloodletting is the best remedy for all types of bile and blood-related disorders. This study was conducted to observe the effectiveness of bloodletting procedure among diagnosed cases of Bad-mKhris-mGo-Nad. Methods: It was an observational prospective study conducted at the National Traditional Medicine Hospital, Kawangjansa, Thimphu. The three main parameters measured were frequency, duration, and severity of the headaches. The samples consisted of 31 patients with 23 females and 8 males. Data collection was carried out over the span of seven months (June - December, 2018) Results: The association test between before and after 10 days, before and after 30 days of bloodletting was conducted on 30 patients by using Mid-Point test in Open Epi and the result was observed to be statistically significant at p< 0.05. Conclusion: This study shows that the bloodletting therapy on Tshoksang reduces the pain duration and frequencies of headaches. Moreover, it was also established to be effective in reducing the severity of the headache caused by Bad-mKhrismGo-Nad.


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