Ayurveda Perspective Research Articles

Anukta vyadhi femoral head avascular necrosis from Ayurveda perspective

Anukta vyadhi femoral head avascular necrosis from Ayurveda perspective

Grahani Roga management by Ayurveda principles and lifestyle modification

Grahani is an ayurveda terms related to the seat of agni (digestive fire), which help in the metabolism and digestion of food. The ancient text of ayurveda described that ingestion, digestion, absorption and assimilation of Aahaar is regulated by Grahani. When this Agni becomes mandagni then improper digestion of ingested food leads pathological condition termed as Grahaniroga. Similarly Trividh anomalies of the Jatharagni also termed as Grahanidosha. Grahani is a disease which affects large population globally especially in developing country and associated with improper food habits along with stressful lifestyle. The pathogenesis of Grahani roga works around Agni dosha which associated with impaired digestive function of digestive fire. Ayurveda described various treatment modalities for the management of Grahaniroga such as; use of herbs & formulation, yoga and life style modification. Present article summarized ayurveda perspective of Grahani roga and its management by Ayurveda principles and lifestyle modification.

AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE AND MANAGEMENT OF SCAR ENDOMETRIOSIS: A REVIEW

Endometriosis is a common benign disorder associated with chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and other symptoms which affect women of reproductive age. Nowadays, the increase in cases of caesarean section increases the cases of abdominal wall scar endometriosis. The curative treatment in modern medical science excises the mass, showing a high recurrence rate. Ayurveda gives knowledge of various gynaecological disorders and various approaches to treating them. Causative factors and symptoms of scar endometriosis give identical signs and symptoms of vataja vrana and various types of yonivyapad. This review aims to understand scar endometriosis from an Ayurveda perspective better, decrease the reoccurrence rate and surgical intervention, and improve the quality of life.

Anukta vyadhi femoral head avascular necrosis from Ayurveda perspective

Ayurveda, the science of life deals not only with the health of individual but also with disease state. Most of the diseases mentioned in Samhita are the diseases that occurred at that period of time. Lifestyle changes and infections are the unavoidable causes for the newly emerging diseases. Such diseases can be categorized as “Anukta vyadhi”. Anukta literally means unspecified or unstated. These diseases cannot be identified in Classical texts but can be understood with the eternal principles mentioned in Ayurveda texts. These Principles not only help in understanding the pathophysiology of diseases mentioned in Ayurveda but also prove to be useful to understand newly emerging disease pathology in terms of Ayurveda perspective. Avascular necrosis (AVN) is considered one amongst such Anukta vyadhi. There is increase in the incidence of AVN after COVID pandemic situation due to excess use of steroids to treat moderate to severe cases of Covid-19 infection. So, an attempt is made to understand etiopathology of femoral head avascular necrosis from Ayurveda Principles.

Concept of Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma in Ayurveda Perspective and its Management by Sodhana, Samana and Rasayana: A Review Article

Cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) are a rare group of diseases caused by uncontrolled proliferation of T cells which belongs to mature T cell lymphoma having indolent nature. Two thirds of the CTCL are comprised of Mycosis Fungoides (MF) and Sezary Syndrome (SS). They are characterized by macules and patches which on later progresses to tumors or nodules with adenopathy and other organ infiltration. If left untreated the risk of developing infection increases with visceral involvement of skin, GI tract, lungs and adrenals. Diagnosis is done by histopathological appearance, cytogenetic analysis, etiology and the functional biology of neoplastic cells. Imaging techniques (MRI and CT) are widely done to assess the staging of disease and other tissue involvement. Radiotherapy, chemotherapy and retinoids have been in use since long time, but possess many side effects. According to Ayurveda, CTCL can be caused by Ahara like Virudha, Agantuja bhavas, Beeja-beejabhaga-beejabhagavayava dushti and Ojas/bala hani. The clinical features can be related with Kushta and in later stage simulates Dhatugata kushta and Granthi-arbuda. The etiopathogenesis of CTCL can be considered as formation of Ama, Agnimandhya, Srothovaigunya, and Balahani. Management will be preventive, curative and palliative with Sodhana, Samana and Rasayana therapies

A Holistic Approach on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by Ayurvedic Treatment Modalities along with Traction: A Case Report

Background & Objectives- Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is individual and one of the most communal and serious condition come under childhood muscular dystrophies. The incidence of DMD is 1:3500 births of males. It is an X-linked recessive disorder that occurs due to deletion or alteration of dystrophin protein, which is encoded by DMD Gene on Xp21 chromosome. As per the view of Ayurveda, we can consider this disorder as chromosomal hereditary anomalies (Bheejabhagahaavyava dushti janya Adibalapravtrutta vyadhi). Main objective of this case report was reduce the complaints of patient and improve the quality of life. Method and Material- The present study is about the management of DMD as per Ayurveda perspective. An 11 years old male child, has complaints of difficulty in walking, frequent falls while walking, difficulty in sitting or squatting. On Ayurvedic management principles, the present case was managed with palliative care (Shaman) and bio-cleansing therapy (ShodhanChiktsa). Result- After treatment, there was a significant improvement in complaints with signs and symptoms. Interpretation and conclusion- Though we are unable to rule out the disposition of genes through Ayurveda treatment modalities such as internal medicines, 5 detoxification procedures (Panchakarma) procedures, traction etc. we can effectively prolong the deterioration and improve the quality of life with correction in diet and lifestyle as per Ayurveda principles.

Scientific Understanding of Cytokine Storm in Perspective of Ayurveda: A Review

Cytokine storm also known as cytokine releasing syndrome is due to elevate level of circulating cytokine and hyper action that can be triggered by some factor like virus, bacteria or other epigenetic factors. In this era of communicable disease, COVID-19 is such a disease which shows manifestation in the form of cytokine storm. Increase level of cytokine like interleukin-6 etc in the blood causes destruction of normally functioning cell leads to dangerous life-threatening condition like ARDs. Cytokines are immunomodulating agents composed of soluble proteins, peptides and glycoproteins secreted by haemopoietic and non-haemopoietic cells in response to various stimuli. Their main role is in molecular interaction between various cells of the immune system. Cytokines are nothing but just the immune markers which hyperactivation leads to cytokine storm. There is not any description of such pathogenesis in Ayurveda. But Ayurveda clearly defined some concepts of immunity such Asvyadhikshamatva, Oja, Bala, Vyadhibighatakarabhaba and Rasayana. In Covid-19, researcher found that such people are more vulnerable to disease and its severity. Such vulnerability depends upon person response to illness. Ayurveda may explain this vulnerability through its concepts of preventive, personalized and rejuvenation. The present review focused on cytokine storm and its understanding in perspective of Ayurvedic concepts of immunity

Geriatric Depression in India; Causes and Solutions: An Ayurveda Perspective

Geriatric Depression (GD) prevalence rate is on the rise as is the geriatric population in India. It can be correlated to Kaphaja Unmada in Ayurveda based on its causes and symptoms. GD patients have symptoms like Mandavakchesta (slowing of speech and actions), Tushnibhava (depressed look), Anaannabhilasha (disinclination for food). GD has several causative factors like decreased physical agility, cognitive decline, lack of financial liberty, social isolation, long standing diseases and medicines etc. Following the surge of industrialization, urbanization like western countries after 1980s, the family systems and values in India have changed. Nuclear families are on rise and elderlies in families are considered as burden. Contrastingly, earlier elderlies were regarded as source of wisdom and guidance. This study is an attempt to go through all the possible literature offline and online to find out the causes and solutions of GD in India. Findings showed that along with the common causative factors related to the old age in elderlies, ignorance from younger family members is also equally important. GD is a psychosomatic disease, so treatments approach involving the body, mind, family dynamics and values using family psychotherapies and psychoeducation, Medhya rasayana and if needed modern psychiatric medication can address all types of GD and related mental health problems in India.

AN ETIOPATHOLOGICAL REVIEW OF SANDHIGATA VATA

Ayurveda considered Vata the most important Dosha because of its dominance in the function and is supposed to be the frontrunner of the remaining two Doshas. In Brihat-trayi, Acharyas describe Vatavyadhi in a separate chapter, proving its distinct place regarding various diseases. Acharya stated that when the Vata remains Avyahat (without obstruction), Sthanasth (situated in its sites) and Prakritasth (in its balanced state), the person lives happily to the age of 100 years. But when it gets vitiated, it travels along the whole body, gets situated at particular sites, and produces manifestations according to the Nidans and site of accumulation. This concept is known as Gatatva of Vata, and the adjective of that site names the conditions. Sandhigata Vata is one of them and can be correlated with various joint disorders in modern science. This review article presents a detailed study of the etiological aspect of Sandhigata Vata with an Ayurveda perspective to understand its pathogenesis and treat it appropriately.

Scientific Understanding of Cytokine Storm in Perspective of Ayurveda: A Review

Cytokine storm also known as cytokine releasing syndrome is due to elevate level of circulating cytokine and hyper action that can be triggered by some factor like virus, bacteria or other epigenetic factors. In this era of communicable disease, COVID-19 is such a disease which shows manifestation in the form of cytokine storm. Increase level of cytokine like interleukin-6 etc in the blood causes destruction of normally functioning cell leads to dangerous life-threatening condition like ARDs. Cytokines are immunomodulating agents composed of soluble proteins, peptides and glycoproteins secreted by haemopoietic and nonhaemopoietic cells in response to various stimuli. Their main role is in molecular interaction between various cells of the immune system. Cytokines are nothing but just the immune markers which hyperactivation leads to cytokine storm. There is not any description of such pathogenesis in Ayurveda. But Ayurveda clearly defined some concepts of immunity such Asvyadhikshamatva, Oja, Bala, Vyadhibighatakarabhaba and Rasayana. In Covid-19, researcher found that such people are more vulnerable to disease and its severity. Such vulnerability depends upon person response to illness. Ayurveda may explain this vulnerability through its concepts of preventive, personalized and rejuvenation. The present review focused on cytokine storm and its understanding in perspective of ayurvedic concepts of immunity

Management of frozen shoulder by leech therapy and adjuvant phytotherapy

BACKGROUND: Frozen shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis. It is one of the common musculoskeletal disorders. Its common symptoms such as pain and restricted movement of the shoulder joint. Conventional management of frozen shoulder include oral analgesics, range of motion exercises, intra- capsular corticosteroids injection, local application of analgesic oils and ointments but no such effective results have been found yet. As per Ayurveda perspective the condition can be correlated with Avabahuka. Further, Jalaukavacharana (~leech therapy) is one of the ancient para-surgical procedure described in Ayurveda for treatment of variety of such inflammatory condition along with other para surgical procedure and internal herbal drugs. METHODOLOGY: A 52 -year female patient having chief complaints of pain with restricted movement of left shoulder joint, pain in cervical region radiating towards left shoulder joint and mild tingling sensation on lower back region, was clinically diagnosed as case of frozen shoulder. This patient was treated with specific regimen such as Jalaukavacharana (~leech therapy) locallyalong with Ashwagandhaghanvati and Panchatikta ghrita guggulu internally. The parameters observed for prognosis were pain, stiffness, range of movements. Therapeutic evaluation of treatment was done based on improvement in the symptoms.

Understanding Amblyopia in Ayurveda Perspective: A Review Article

Vision is prime sense to have facile life and abnormalities of vision are very common in all populations with various pathologies in different parts of eye such as cornea, lens, and vitreous retina. Amblyopia is one such condition which is characterized by reversible loss of vision affecting one or both the eyes. Examination is important to rule out any organic defect in various parts of the eye. In Ayurveda, many of the visual differences are coined under the heading of Timira which is characterized by blurred vision. The Vataja Timira symptoms can be correlated to Amblyopia hence the management.

A Literary Review on Cosmetics from Ayurveda Perspective w.s.r. to Beauty

From the ancient times to present era, through all cultures and through the span of centuries, mankind has been pre-occupied with youth and physical appearance. The increased demand of beautification is evident by number of beauty contests, beauty centers, various cosmetic items like creams, lotions, powder etc. now available in the society. Scope of Ayurveda in the field of cosmetology has been established due to its unique concept about Beauty and effective, cheaper and long lasting Beauty therapy without any adverse effect. Healthy Personality is the basis of Beauty and this could be achieved through Dhatusamyata i.e. the state of balanced Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Agni, and many more. The factors which determine the beauty are Prakrit, Sara, Samhanana in generalized way, Twak, Varna, Prabha, Chhaya from the general aspect, Pramana of various Angavayavas determines the organic Beauty, Dirghayu Lakshanas described in texts give the aesthetic sense and fundamental base of Personality and Beauty. The factors contributing towards beauty Dosha, Dhatu in their normal functioning status contribute to maintain the Beauty, ‘Agni’ in equilibrium state, by digestion and metabolism produces Bala, Varna, Ojas, Dhi, Dhriti, Smriti etc., Matrijadi Shad Bhavas and Panchamahabhautic combinations contribute in creating inherent Beauty, Age, Sex, Religion, Race and anthropology also have considerable impact upon the Beauty. The factors enhancing Beauty are adjuvants like – Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Achara Rasayana, Various methods in the form of internal medicines like Mahakashaya, Surgical treatment like Plastic surgery, Vaikritapaham, Diet as Hitatam, Matravat, Sadapathya dravyas, Medicines like Rasayana, Ghrita, Taila etc are useful. Hence, Safe solutions, no adverse effects, use of natural herbs, long lasting impacts etc. have made Ayurveda as choicest cosmetology.

A Literary Review on Lifestyle Intervention Through Ayurveda in Increasing Pattern of Non-Communicable Diseases due to Urbanization.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are of increasing concern for global health due to their high mortality rate. The major risk factors of NCDs can be classified into categories of self-management, genetic factors, socio-demographic factors, environmental factors and factors of medical conditions. Consuming alcohol, smoking, physical inactivity and unhealthy dietary habits are the vulnerable risk factors. NCDs are driven by factors like rapid unplanned urbanization, unhealthy lifestyle and aging also. The metabolic risk factors include hypertension, increased blood sugar level & blood pressure may be due to unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, lead to NCDs.
 The description of bahudosha, snatarpanjanya vyadhi, medoroga and santarpanjanya prameha in Ayurveda has similarity to metabolic risk factors. The management of these conditions in Ayurveda involves predominantly Aahara (proper diet), Vihara (physical activity, exercise and stress management) and shodhana (purification). The main focus is on the elements of self-management and to understand the importance of lifestyle intervention and risk factors modification in order to prevent NCDs at all stages of life.
 This paper will discuss epidemiological data of non-communicable disease and urbanization. The review of this condition along with its management from Ayurveda perspective and its importance in clinical practice will be discussed.

Insight into Kautilya Arthashastra with Perspective of Ayurveda

Objective To explore Kautilya Arthashastra through the eyes of Ayurveda.Methodology The data was collected from Kautilya Arthashastra by R. Shamasastry and Ayurvedic classics such as Charaka Samhitha Sushruta Samhita Astanga Hridaya and Astanga Sangraha and the material available online has been thoroughly screened. A search was carried out with keywords like Ayurveda Kautilya Arthashastra resulting in one article which mainly focused on Dravyaguna Rasasastra and Bhaishajya kalpana branch of Ayurveda. Literary review which dealt with Ayurveda had been gathered from Kautilya Arthashastra.Compression and analysis of concepts had been done with the help of Ayurveda classics Charaka Samhitha Sushruta Samhita Astanga Hridaya and Astanga Sangraha.Results The content was divided into two parts - the first one dealt with Agada Tantra one among the eight specialities of Ayurveda like Visha Parikshan Padhhati Vishadusta Anna Laxana AgniparikshaVisha KanyaVishadata Laksana and Visha Chikitsa. The second one dealt with Chikitsain general.viz application of mantra drug induced pigmentation and some miraculous formulations have been explored.Conclusion Ancient literatures like Puranas Upanisads and other Shastras have scattered literature of medicine and its branches. This gives a rough idea about the knowledge of the ancient scholars of Ayurveda medicine. In the same way the ancient Kautilyarsquos Arthashastra has many descriptions related to medicine. There are many drugs and other concepts which are new and unique in Arthashastra.nbsp

Varicose ulcer and stasis eczema ayurveda perspective: A case report

Varicose ulcers occur due to chronic venous occlusion. This insufficiency leads to ischemia in the vascular supply of the leg, which results in regurgitation of blood through venous valves. When this happens in the cephalous group of veins, it results in varicose ulcers of the leg. The prevalence of chronic venous ulcers in the leg is 70%–80%. If these ulcers are ignored, they can land into cellulitis, gangrene. In Ayurveda perspective, varicose ulcers can be defined as with Vrana developed due to Siragat Vat and also with Vatatrakta. Varicose ulcers can be treated with Ayurveda principles effectively. Its recurrence is common so it also can be prevented by Ayurveda principles. This case was treated on the line of Vatarakta and Dushta Sirajanyavrana. The first target was to correct the Vrana so the drug having property to Vrana Shodhan and Ropan (wound healing and cleaning) was selected. Kleda Nashak and Shothahar (edema), and Raktashodhak and Prasadana (blood purify and circulation). Raktamokshan (bloodletting) helps in the removal of Utkleshit (vitiated) Dosha of site of disease and thus cures the disease faster. By applying these principles, this case shows a marked improvement in all clinical presentations of varicose ulcer and stasis eczema. These are the outcomes of this case. Present case was treated with Ayurveda principle and less period of time, details of case are discussed here. Allopathic medicine can leads to recurrence of diseases as shown in the present case but with the help of Ayurveda treatment chances of recurrences are minimized that is why this is unique case. This case report proposes an innovative treatment protocol to treat varicose ulcers, which needs to study on large scale.

Review Article: Scope of Ayurveda in Antenatal Care WSR to Garbhini Paricharya

The aim of reproductive and child health program of government of India is to get a healthy child from a healthy mother. The woman is considered as one of the most essential factors for the continuity of the human race. Garbhini paricharya (Antenatal Care) means all round care of the pregnant women. According to modern science, antenatal care is a systemic supervision of the pregnant women. It should be started from confirmation of pregnancy to the delivery. During Garbhavastha (pregnancy), she experiences lots of anatomical as well as physiological changes at the level of Dosha (body humors), Dhatu (Body tissues) and Mala (body waste products). During pregnancy women experiences features like edema, pallor, heartburn, vomiting, constipation, weakness, increase in weight and abdominal fundal height, etc such changes though physiological may turn in to pathology, so prevention of these must so she has to take a range of medicine. These changes are nothing but maternal adaptation to the increasing demand of the growing foetus. The Growth and development of foetus requires more nutrition from mother. This causes increased workload on the maternal Dhatus (Body tissues), so she needs extra nutrition during Garbhavastha (Pregnancy). Now a days due to change in life style i.e. sedentary and increased stress, strain due to this has increased incidence of pregnancy complications, abnormal labor that leads to surgical incidence in conducting delivery. Aim of Garbhini paricharya (Antenatal care) is to develop all the Dhatus (Body tissues) of the pregnant women and foetus and decreases adverse outcome of pregnancy. Ancient Indian physicians were very much aware of this fact and various diet recipes and regimens have elaborately mentioned in our Samhitas (Ayurvedic Texts) under the heading of Garbhini paricharya (Anti natal care). According to all acharyas the commonly used drugs in garbhini paricharya (Antenatal care) are brumhana (nourishing), Madhura (sweet), Snigdha (unctuous) these drugs help in achieving the good health, energy, strength, complexion of the child. Ayurveda has suggested a very good protocol Masanumasika Garbhini Paricharya (month wise antenatal care) i.e. Ahara (diet), Vihara (lifestyle), Vichara (psychological aspect) to be followed during pregnancy with respect to each month. This article describes an Ayurveda perspective of Ahara- Vihara (Diet and Regimen) W.S.R to Masanumasika Garbini Paricharya (month wise antenatal care).

Correlation of Diet Regimen in Manifestation of Skin Diseases: A Survey

Background: Ahara plays main role in the life of every individual. Dietary regimen as always been placed first while discussing the causes for skin diseases. The normal integrity and the immunological role of skin is maintained by nutritional, biochemical and metabolic aspects of diet. Maintaining dietary lifestyle strictly prevents not only skin diseases but also various systemic diseases. So to assess the type of diet and dietary regime in the patient of skin diseases this study has been evaluated.
 Aim: Assessing rule of diet-daily regimen in skin diseases of modern era with Ayurveda perspective.
 Methods: 100 Patients visiting Kayachikitsa OPD within the duration of 6 months.
 Results: It is observed that Aharja hetu and skin diseases are interlinked with each other which disturb psychological health, which ultimately gets affected to sleep pattern. The same subjective we came through while drawing the resultants of the present survey study, in certain aspect that, Mixed diet (70%), Oily and Spicy food (43%), Curd (42%), Tila taila (41%), Madhur (20%), Tea (28%), Snehadravya and Ushnadravya sevan (17%), Ksudha- Bad (38%).
 Conclusion: Aharaj hetu are responsible for skin disease due, to habituation with various food entities, leading to rasa raktadi dhatu dushti & its precursor dhatu as well , also it should be taken in consideration that, dhatu are been vitiated by dushit avastha of dosha, which ultimately causes of skin disease.

Psychological Understanding of Hypertension- Ayurvedic Perspective

Hypertension is the condition where blood pressure is elevated chronically. It has multiple factors such as genetic, environmental and life style. The Stress which is usually having a role in the scenario, usually is left unaddressed and the condition is managed only with the anti-hypertensives. Discussion of hypertension in the perspective of Ayurveda is a debatable area till now. Hṛdaya considered to be the root place of hypertension, has its origin from Rakta and Kapha in the normal state of development. Being abode for consciousness, senses, mind, soul etc. it is to be taken as a conglomeration of somatic, psychic as well as spiritual entities. Śṛama, Mōha, Mūṛchā which is exhibited in the circumstances of alteration of ojus such as Ōjakṣaya/ Ōjōvyāpath, can be observed in elevated blood pressure situations. Tridōṣa also contributes a major role in the development of hypertension through their dysfunctions. While considering the Nidāna paṉcaka of stress associated hypertension, negative emotions such as fear, anxiety, anger and excessive thoughts are always going in parallel to the unhealthy dietary habits and sedentary life style. A multidisciplinary approach may be ideal and quite useful in such situations. Ayurvedic principles along with the practices of yoga can improve positive health in this intricate scenario.

Ancient Concept of Simulation in Perspective of Ayurveda

Ayurveda, the native healthcare system of India, is a rich resource of well-documented ancient medical knowledge. Although the roots of this knowledge date back to the Vedic and post-Vedic eras, it is generally believed that a dedicated branch for healthcare was gradually established approximately between 400 BC and 200 AD.
 Objective of this review is to hint at preliminary understanding of ancient concept of simulation and to record the Ayurveda as trailblazer when reviewing the mile stone in the history of simulation. Literature regading simulation were collected through various search engeens like as PubMed, Medline, Google scholar. Classical text of Ayurveda Charak, Sushrut, Vagbhat and Chakrapani, Dalhan commentary were reffered to collect ancient view of simulation. Literature available was analysed critically. It was found that preliminary concept of simulation hinted in Ayurveda as imblaze in establishing the basic concept of simulation.