An Ayurvedic Critical Review on Nutritional Deficiency Disorders in Children

Ayurveda has two basic aims i.e., first preventive aspect rather than curative method. Aahara (food) plays very important role to maintain health of a person as it is one of the three sub pillars (Tri-upastambha) of Ayurveda. Aahara is the main source of energy and nutrition, also with therapeutic value and most important during post treatment period to regain the strength of body. Aahara not only nourishes the body but also nurtures the mind and soul, hence it is called as Poornabramha and Aahara-sevana (eating food) considered as a ritual in Ayurveda. Nutrition is always a basic and essential part for mankind. It has also positive effect on growth and development with cognitive function in children. Various health problems can be prevented through nutritious diet. Malnutrition generally refers both to under nutrition and over nutrition diseases. Nutritional deficiency disorders are described in various Ayurvedic texts which can be correlated with Apatarpanajanya Vyadhis. Various Acharya of Ayurveda described diseases such as Phakka, Parigarbhika, Balashosha, Karshya etc in different Samhitas can also correlated to nutritional deficiency disorders. A critical review of these disorders provides different aspects of malnutrition and proper understanding of pathogenesis in terms of Dosha - Dushya which will give a valuable key for their effective management. This paper highlights the Ayurvedic review of nutritional deficiency related disorders in children

Balatantram - A Book Review

Ayurveda the ancient Indian bioscience depicts all the aspects of healthy living. Kaumarabhrithya is a very important branch among the Ashtangas of Ayurveda. Balatantram is a valuable book in Balachikitsa written by Kalyana Vaidya in 16th Century. The work has 14 chapters, signified as Patala and has approximately 831 verses. Narration of Balatantram contains the principles and practices regarding the various aspects of diseases of children along with infertility related to males and females and Vajikarana upayas. This book is already published yet not very popular. This review would help the scientific community to understand this book in concise manner.

A Case Report on Ayurvedic Management of Dushta Vrana

Dushta vrana is a commonly encountered problem in day-to-day practice. Contemporary progress in the field of surgery has reduced the incidence of wound infection to a great extent along with the use of antibiotics. But still the management of ulcer encounters many glitches. This case study discusses about a 58-year-old male patient who presented with a chronic non healing ulcer in the anterior aspect of the left ankle joint associated with pain, burning sensation, foul smelling and inflammation with no history of varicose veins. Patient was treated with Karaskara ksheera kashaya dhara followed by dressing with Jathyadi ghrta. Punarnavadi kashayam and Guggulupanchapala choornam was given internally for a period of 35days. Virechana with Avipathy Choornam was given once during the whole course of the treatment. Raktamokshana was done twice as Jaloukavacharana. In order to enhance the speedy recovery, traditional use of Kupeelu was considered. A highly potent drug among the Upavisha which is well known for properties like Vranahara, Soolahara, Kushtahara, Sothaghna etc. which augments the peripheral blood circulation, reduces pain, burning sensation and inflammation. The wound healed within a period of 35 days and got complete relief from pain, burning sensation and swelling. Thus, the patient was successfully treated with no complications.

Effect of Lakshmi Vilasa Rasa and Bala Gulucyaadi Kashaya in Pain of Knee Osteoarthrits - A Case Report

Knee OA is a chronic disease that affects the entire joint, including the articular cartilage, meniscus, ligament, and peri-articular muscle, and can be caused by a variety of pathophysiological causes. Lakshmi vilasa rasa (LVR) is a Khalviya Rasayana mentioned in the Visha upavishadi Vijnaneeya Taranga of Rasa Tarangini indicated for Roga durbala deha, Krsa, Dehapushti, Vahnimandya. Bala guluchyaadi kashaya (BGK), is mentioned in Chikilsamanjari's Vatarakta prakarana. This work explores a case study on the combined effect of these two drugs in pain of knee osteoarthritis. Assessment was done before and after treatment with the help of VAS scale and WOMAC scale CRD version. The results showed that Lakshmi vilasa rasa with Bala guluchyaadi kashaya was effective in relieving pain, stiffness and improving the physical function

A Clinical Study of Maltyadi Tail in the Management of Darunak W.R.S. To Dandruff

Darunak is a Vata –Kaphaj Vyadhi. Sushruta mentioned it under Kshudra roga. Chakradatta has mentioned application of Maltyadi Tail (Jaati, Karveer, Chitrak, Karanj, base oil- Tila Tail) in the treatment of Darunak. Aggravation of Kapha and Vata in Darunak causes, itching, falling of hair, loss of sensation, dryness and small cracks of the skin of the scalp. Several factors increase the risk of developing dandruff, including a person’s age, the weather, stress levels, fungus, medical conditions, and choice of hair products. Oiling is the best way to get a healthy scalp. Aim and objective: To evaluate efficacy of Maltyadi Tail in the management of Darunak w.s.r to dandruff. Materials and Methods: In this clinical study total 46 Patients of Darunak were registered out of which 3 patients left the treatment; remaining 43 patients were divided into 2 groups. 23 patients were treated in group A (test drug- Maltyadi Tail) and 20 patients were treated in group B (control drug- Tila Tail) for 30 days. The effect of therapy was assessed on the basis of changes in grading score. Result: In clinical study, All the cardinal and associate symptoms except Raag, Daah, Ruja were statistically significant improved after the complete course of test drug (Maltyadi Tail). Effect of Group A reduced Kesha Bhoomi Rookshta by 92.68%, Kandu by 100%, Keshbhoomi Prapatan by 92.68% and Keshchyuti by 87.50% which was statistically highly significant. Conclusion: The study revealed that test drug (Maltyadi tail) is more effective in Darunak /dandruff compare to control drug (Tila Tail).

Effect of Nasya Karma in the Management of Avabahuka - A Case Study

Ayurveda is the traditional medical science of India. Vata aggravated brings about contractions of the Siras (nerves) of the Arm and produce the disease Avabahuka (Frozen Shoulder) then occurs Pain & loss of movement of the arm. Avabahuka is a disease that causes problems in daily activities of an individual like dressing, eating, personal hygiene and work. Shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body. Clinical presentation and pathogenesis of Avabahuka It Can be correlated with Frozen Shoulder. In classics, Nasya is indicated for Avabahuka. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Nasya karma on Avabahuka. Method: In our Panchakarma OPD 55 years old male patient came with chronic pain in both shoulders joint. Patient was unable to movement both hand & he was Unable to carry out daily activities. Patient was taken 15 days Panchakarma therapy, After Snehana Nadi Swedana Nasya karma was done by Anu Tailam. Result: After 15 days of treatment there was marked relief of the symptoms like Pain, Stiffness etc. Conclusion: The therapies were found significantly effective and clinically safe and no adverse reactions were reported during the treatment period.

Survey on Prevalence of Vegadharana as a Risk Factor for Cardiac Disorders- An Observational Pilot Study

The present era, which is a reflection of changing major driving forces such as social, economic and cultural due to globalization, urbanization and population ageing. By this change, there is raise in the prevalence of certain non-communicable diseases. Cardiac disorders are among such which stands first in increasing mortality rate about 31% globally. Now a day, the prevalence rate is increasing due to behavioral risk factors like tobacco use, unhealthy diet, obesity, physical inactivity, alcohol and smoking. People are also at higher risk of these disorders with the presence of high risk of one or more already established disease conditions like Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus etc. Indians are being affected by high rates of these major risk factors which are striking for cardiac disorders at an earlier age almost 33% earlier than other demographical regions. Considering all these many organizations like MRFIT, American Heart association, National Lipid organization etc. are conducting various trials since four decades to establish the appropriate relation with risk factors to plan the better lines of management. Ayurveda explains about the concept of Dharaneeya and Adharaneeya vegas, where in Acharyas emphasize that many of the systemic diseases are caused by the forceful suppression of natural urges. Among 13 Dharaneeya vegas 9 are found to be the risk factors in causing various cardiac disorders. With this regard to explore and to assess the prevalence of Vegadharana as risk factor for cardiac disorders, an attempt has made as a pilot survey study on 40 cardiac patients. Aim: To understand the Prevalence and epidemiology of Vegadharana in Cardiac disorders. To observe the Co-relation between Vegadharana and Cardiac disorders. Methodology: It is a Pilot observational study done by using a survey strategy. The questionnaire method in an electronic format was used to collect the data. Descriptive statistics and Co-relation Co-efficient was used to analyze the data obtained. Result: In this Pilot study, the sum of the prevalence of Vegadharana was observed it was found that the frequency of Vegadharana was more in cardiac individuals, especially the category of few times and sometimes with n value=76 and 64 respectively. Conclusion: With the above data, it can be concluded that; Vegadharana has an impact on the expectancy of Cardiac disorders. The data also revealed the co-relation of Vegadharana in permutation which are signifying as higher risk factors in causing cardiac disorders.

A Case Study on Ayurvedic Management in PCOS

Female reproductive system consists of hypothalamo-pituitary-ovarian axis and intact uterine-adnexa which maintains a complex mechanism. In human body all the systems are interrelated to function properly; any imbalance in one system may cause multisystem pathogenesis. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy, which is multifactorial and polygenic condition, manifested as oligoovulation or anovulation, signs of hyperandrogenism and multiple small ovarian cysts. Signs and symptoms vary within individual’s overtime. This adversely affect the reproductive system by menstrual disorders, infertility, obesity, depression, sleep apnea, insulin resistance and in due course may result in diabetes mellitus, endometrial cancer, cardiovascular disease etc. According to Ayurveda PCOS is a disorder which involves the three Doshas, Dhathus like Rasa, Raktha and Medas. The Srothas involved in this condition are Rasa, Rakta and Arthava vaha which eventually manifests features such as Anarthava (amenorrhea), Vandhyathwa, Pushpagni, Abeeja rtuchakra (anovular bleeding). Here is a case report of 19 year old girl who presented with irregular menstruation, rapid weight gain and hair loss. On USG she was detected to have bilateral PCO pattern. Based on the clinical features, treatment principles adopted were Aamapachana, Vata anulomana, Kaphapittahara and Arthava janana. After 2 months of internal medications, symptoms reduced markedly and menstruation was normal. Adherence to Ayurvedic principles is found to be helpful in PCOS for a healthy and fruitful life.

Appraisal on Special Ayurvedic Dietary Formulas for Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome and related complications are a major challenge for health providers of present era. Metabolic syndrome with key characters of abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension and dyslipidemia are the outcomes of faulty diet and habits. Since there are no such pharmacological agents which can reverse this condition more importance is being given to diet and lifestyle modifications. Traditional medicinal systems like Ayurveda gives equal importance for food and nutrition in both health and diseased conditions. Concept of Pathya -apathya for each and every disease is unique to Ayurveda where the macro and micronutrient principles were selected rationally for each disease conditions. These very principles can be adopted along with dietary supplements for curbing modern lifestyle disorders, more over there is mentioning of similar conditions in classics under a board term of Santharpanajanya Vikaras. Materials and methods- Thorough literary search done on various classical Ayurvedic texts for various diet and dietary preparations and online bases for their pharmacological properties from Ayurvedic and modern perspective and enlisted the dietary supplements. Results- Selected three major ingredients for the macro nutrient principles carbohydrate, protein and fat suggestive for MS from Sthoulya Prakarana and their properties are critically reviewed. Conclusion- There is enough scope of research in Ayurvedic dietary supplements for obesity and Metabolic Syndrome.

A Case Report on Ayurvedic Management of Perimenopausal Bleeding

Perimenopausal period is the transitional period where a woman passes from the reproductive to the non-reproductive stage. Abnormal uterine bleeding in the perimenopausal period accounts for 70% of all gynecological problems. Most of the abnormal uterine bleeding in this period is due to endometrial abnormalities. In Ayurveda the condition can be correlated to Asrigdhara. This is the case report of a 54 year aged lady who presented with complaints of excessive bleeding and frequent menstrual cycles since three months. Investigations were done to rule out malignancy. USG report showed endometrial hyperplasia of 17mm with bulky uterus. Pap smear and Colposcopy reports showed inflammatory and CIN I changes with HPV flat lesions respectively. Bleeding stopped after two weeks of internal medication. USG done after six months showed significant reduction in endometrial thickness. Pronounced changes were also seen in Pap smear and Colposcopy findings.