Chandraprabha Vati Research Articles

Ayurvedic management of Mutrakrichchha with special reference to urinary tract infection: A Case Study

Mutrakrichchha comes under the disorders of Mutravaha Strotas and mainly deals with shoola (pain) and krichhchrata (dysuria)1. Acharya Charaka has described eight types of Mutrakrichchha. Acharya Charaka has also mentioned 8 types of Mutragatha. The above-mentioned symptomatology has close resemblance with urinary tract infections,as described in modern texts specifically lower urinary tract infections (urethritis and cystitis). Here we reported a new case of Mutrakrichcha (Chronic Cystitis), a 50 year old female patient consulted to OPD with complain of Mutradaha, Adhoudar Shula, Sarvang Daha Anubhuti for 6 years intermittently, this case manages with internal medicines Gokshuradi Churna Phanta, Chandraprabha Vati,Gomutra Haritaki and Punarnava Arishta which are having the common properties of Shothahara, Vranaropan, Mutrarogaghna.

Ayurvedic Management of Diabetic Macular Oedema — DME (<i>Sannipataja timira</i>) — A Case Report

Background: Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) is the primary cause of visual loss in Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). The hyperglycemic state promotes the activation of multiple interlinked pathways leading to DME. The current guidelines in contemporary science recommend Anti VEG-F injections as the first line of treatment for this condition. Repeated Anti-VEG-F injections cause much financial burden on the patient and their family, at the cost of minimal visual outcome. From the signs and symptoms, it was diagnosed as Sannipataja timira according to Ayurveda. A 53-year-old male patient sought Ayurvedic treatment when his vision in the right eye did not improve after the injection of Accentrix for DME. His ophthalmologist advised him to repeat the injection after six months but did not assure him of complete resolution of edema. So, he opted for Ayurvedic treatment. His treatment comprised internal medicines consisting of Punarnavadi kashaya, Guduchyadi kashaya, Chandraprabha vati, Gomutra haritaki lehya; external treatments like Talpodichil with Punarnavadi churna and Pratimarsha nasya with Anu taila; Kriyakalpas (eye treatments) like Vidalaka and Anjana karma. At the end of 7.5 months of Ayurvedic treatment, his visual acuity improved from 6/60 to 6/6. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) affirmed the full resolution of DME. Ayurvedic treatment effectively reversed the process of macular edema, thereby bringing about marked visual outcomes in DME. Such patients shall be encouraged to go for Ayurvedic treatments, not the expensive and invasive Anti-VEGF injections.

Clinical Efficacy of Sahacharadi Tail Basti in Management of Pcos - A Case Study

Menstrual irregularities, acne, obesity are the most common reproductive health problems that adolescent girls are facing in present era. The most debilitating underlaying disorder that causes these problems is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Initially PCOS was related to infertility only but now it is clearly established that in many it starts with puberty and ends with menopause. The associated endocrine and metabolic abnormalities with PCOS play an important role in causing not only infertility but also put women at an increased risk of type II diabetes mellitus, chronic heart disease, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, hyperinsulinemia and obesity. So, it is very important to treat this condition not only from infertility point of view but otherwise also at the earliest to prevent the above-mentioned risks. Basti is one of the Panchakarma procedure in which medicine is administered in the form of Kwatha or Sneha through anal region or urinary or vaginal region. Basti chikitsa is the most effective treatments of Artavapvyapad. A 19yrs old female patient approached the OPD complaining of irregular menses, acne, obesity, hair fall and weakness. USG abdomen scan revealed as a PCOS. Patient took lots of allopathic treatment for it but didn’t get relief, so she wanted to take Ayurvedic treatment. Hence, she was treated as per Ayurvedic basic line of treatment of Aartavavyapad. She was administrated Sahacharadi tail basti for 7 days along with Chandraprabha vati and Aarogyavardhini vati. After such two cycles of Basti chikitsa from next month menses were regular. In follow up after 6 months all symptoms were subsided and scan revealed absence of PCOS. During this treatment patient did not report any negative effects suggesting progression of disease. An attempt has been made for successful management of PCOS in adolescence age to relieve her symptoms.

A Critical Analysis on A Multipotent Drug Chandraprabha Vati - Review Article

ChandraprabhaVati is a very commonly used herbo-mineral preparation in dayto-day practice being efficient in various disorders mostly genitor-urinary ones. Chandraprabha Vati is available in various ayurvedic texts with different preparations and different ingredients. The preparation, described by Sarangdhar Samhita and accepted by AFI, is being taken for a critical review of its properties, actions and its clinical efficacies in different diseases. It is made up of 37 ingredients with Shilajit and Guggulu present in maximum quantity 32 parts each. It is katu (73.38%) tikta (69.78%) in rasa, laghu (76.98%) ruksha (74.10%) in guna, ushna virya (70.50%), katu vipaka (69.06%) and tridosha shamak predominantly Vatakapha shamak (91.37% and 84.89% respectively). This preparation is indicated in Prameha, Mutravahasrotaja vyadhi, Anaha, Shoola, Shwasa, Kasa, Shukradosha, Pandu, Kamala, GudagataVyadhi, Netraroga, Dantaroga, Kushtha and various other diseases as mentioned in different texts. Clinical studies have also proved its efficacy in various diseases. It is antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour, renal protective, hepato-protective, effective in jaundice and genitor-urinary diseases like UTI, dysmenorrhoea, PCOD, female infertility, etc. and many diseases are still left to be explored. Chandraprabha Vati is a multifaced drug and can be used in a variety of ailments successfully.

Efficacy of Antidiabetic Ayurvedic Medicine in Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2)

Diabetes mellitus Type 2 (DM Type 2) is a major health problem in the present era. It is characterized by increased blood sugar level (BSL) with or without some classical features such as polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria. In Ayurveda, diabetes comes under a Vatic subtype of Prameha-called Madhumeha (~DM). The present study deals with a newly diagnosed case of Type 2 DM since February 22, 2019, with no family history of diabetes and oral hypoglycemic agent. His BSLs were high with associated symptoms such as pain in multiple joints, burning micturition, and pindikoudvesatna (~cramps while walking/calf muscle pain). Ayurveda-based pathogenesis suggested that the patient is of Kapha-Pittavrit-VataDosha (~a biohumor) is the chief vitiating factor and also vitiation of Meda, Kleda, Vasa, Ambu, and Ojas with Dhatwagnimandya are the co-factor. By considering the Nidana (~etiological factors), Dosha (~a biohumor), and Dusya (~tissue elements), a judicial combination of Ayurveda drugs such as Gokshuradi Guggulu, Gudmar Patra, Jamun Bija, Sudarshan, Nagarmotha Churna, and Chandraprabha Vati was advised to take orally in morning and evening with lukewarm water and proper diet and lifestyle modification was also prescribed. At the time of consultation, his fasting blood sugar (FBS) and postprandial blood sugar (PPBS) were 377 mg/dl and over 450 mg/dl, respectively, along with glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) as 16.7%. After taking the prescribed formulation for 4 months, his FBS and PPBS levels came down to the normal range, but HbA1c level declined at 6 months to 6.4%. The prescribed antidiabetic Ayurvedic medicines showed good response by maintaining normal BSLs in a Type 2 DM case.

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF APATHYA NIMITTAJA PITTAJA PRAMEHA – A CASE STUDY.

A 30 years old, married female patient of Vata Pittaja Prakruti having normal obstetrical history of G3P3L3A0 with normal menstrual history approached OPD with chief complaints of burning micturition, yellowish urine, turbid urine, increased frequency of urination at night. After detailed history taking, Rogi Pareeksha & Roga Pareeksha it is diagnosed clinically as "Apathya Nimittaja Pittaja Prameha" and treated with classical Ayurvedic Pramehagna drugs told by Acharyas along with strict diet & good life style. Medicines used were Chandraprabha vati, Nishamalaki churna, Haritaki churna, Bibhitaki churna, Avipattikar churna. Every month laboratory investigations like FBS, PPBS were done and at every three months HbA1c was done to find the changes in objective criterias and examination was done to know the changes in subjective criterias. After 6 months of treatment the disease was cured completely and the patient was advised to continue with the same healthy life style and pathya apathya throughout life to prevent the reoccurance of the disease.

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF APATHYA NIMITTAJA PITTAJA PRAMEHA – A CASE STUDY.

A 30 years old, married female patient of Vata Pittaja Prakruti having normal obstetrical history of G3P3L3A0 with normal menstrual history approached OPD with chief complaints of burning micturition, yellowish urine, turbid urine, increased frequency of urination at night. After detailed history taking, Rogi Pareeksha & Roga Pareeksha it is diagnosed clinically as "Apathya Nimittaja Pittaja Prameha" and treated with classical Ayurvedic Pramehagna drugs told by Acharyas along with strict diet & good life style. Medicines used were Chandraprabha vati, Nishamalaki churna, Haritaki churna, Bibhitaki churna, Avipattikar churna. Every month laboratory investigations like FBS, PPBS were done and at every three months HbA1c was done to find the changes in objective criterias and examination was done to know the changes in subjective criterias. After 6 months of treatment the disease was cured completely and the patient was advised to continue with the same healthy life style and pathya apathya throughout life to prevent the reoccurance of the disease.

Ayurvedic management of renal cyst – A case study

Introduction: Renal cysts are detected more easily in elderly people due to the widespread use of abdominal computed tomography (CT), abdominal ultrasonography (USG), and magnetic resonance imaging. The importance of renal cysts arises from their augmented detection in elderly populations with the pervasive use of CT and abdominal USG. In Ayurveda, renal cyst has been interpreted with the name of Granthi where Vata-Kapha dominant Tridosha is involved. Very less scientific data is available depicting the effect of Ayurvedic intervention in such cases. Main Clinical Finding: A confirmed case of renal cyst of size 15 mm × 16 mm was seen in the lower calyx of the left kidney, a calculus of size 2.3 mm with mild upper hydroureteronephrosis, increased parenchymal echogenicity suggestive of Grade 1 fatty liver and gallbladder is distended with multiple hyperechogenic foci suggestive of calculus largest measuring of 13mm. Diagnosis: The patient was a diagnosed case of a renal cyst of size 15 mm × 16 mm in the lower calyx of the left kidney with a calculus of size 2.3 mm with mild upper hydroureteronephrosis with Grade 1 fatty liver and calculus largest measuring of 13 mm in the gallbladder based on USG findings. Interventions: The patient was treated with Ayurvedic medicines such as Chandraprabha Vati, Kanchnara Guggulu, Lavan Bhaskara Churna, Samsamani Vati, Kumaryasava, and Gokshuradi Guggulu. Outcome: Complete remission of the renal cyst with calculi along with Grade 1 fatty liver was observed after 6 months of treatment. Conclusion: This case study demonstrates the potential and usefulness of Ayurveda in the management of renal cysts.

A CASE STUDY ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VRIKKASHMARI

Since ancient times Ashmari is mentioned in Ayurvedic texts. Ashmari is a disease related to the urinary system (Mutravahasrotas). Mutrashmari is described under Asthamahagad (difficult to cure) in Ayurveda. It possesses symptoms such as Jwara (Fever), Basti Pida (Discomfort and pain in the bladder), Aruchi (Anorexia), Mutrakric- cha (Difficulty in micturition), Bastishira Vedana (Pain in Urethra), Mushka Vedana (Pain in testicles) and Shepha Vedana (Pain in the penis) have been described in Ayurvedic classical texts. A 29-year-old female patient visited OPD, with complaints of pain in the right side of the Abdomen, Burning Micturition, Nausea and Vomit- ing. The USG reported calculus measuring 5.3mm in size seen in the right kidney with the normal functioning of vitals. The patient was treated with Chandraprabha Vati 2 BD, Gokshuradi Guggulu 2 BD, Varunadi Kwath 20ml BD on OPD basis. The patient was advised initially follow up after 7 days and later after every 15 days. Along with medication, the patient was also advised to follow diet and lifestyle restrictions. The patient got relief in signs and symptoms and the USG report showed no evidence of calculi in the right kidney. Keywords: Vrikashmari, Chandraprabha Vati, Gokshuradi guggulu, Varunadi Kwath

A Critical Review on Ashvattha Leaves (Ficus Religiosa Linn.): An Ayurvedic Perspective and Current Practice

Ficus religiosa is large deciduous tree also known as the Bodhi vraksha, often planted near temples or religious places. In Indian subcontinent it is also said that this is the mythical 'World Tree' or the 'Tree of Life'. Through the ancient times it is widely being used to treatment of various diseases like constipation, dysentery, skin diseases, heart diseases, snakebite. But this knowledge still scattered and unelaborated. Various pharmacological studies have been done to explore the chemical constitution of different parts of Ashvattha. They found campestrol, stigmasterol, isofucosterol, α-amyrin, lupeol and different kind of Amino acids etc especially in leaf. various Ayurvedic texts describe about Ashvattha with their aspect. Ashvattha kept in Ayurvedic classics in different Ganas/ Mahakashyas /Vargas like Kaidav Nighantu kept in Ausadhi Varga Madanpal Nighantu-Vatadi Varga, Raj Nighantu- Amrutadi Varga etc. Numbers of Ayurvedic studies are available to explore different properties of Ashvattha. It has Guru, Ruksha, Seet, Kashya properties, Sita, Pitta-Kaphahara, Vranaropak property. It is also important constituent of various Ayurvedic preparations like Shankha Vati, Chandraprabha Vati, Kaminivindravan Rasa. Recent research also shows Hypoglycemic activity, Hypolipidemic activity, anti-microbial and anti-viral activities, wound healing activity, anti- oxidant, anti-convulsant activity, immunomodulatory activity, anti-ulcer activity, anti-cancer activity, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities, anti-asthmatic activity, anti-acetylcholinestrase activity. These details are available in scattered way in different places. In this review article maximum possible information reviewed and collectively presented in concise form. This may be helps full to explore the holistic approach of the Ashvattha.

Efficacy of Treatment in Ayurveda for the Management of Diabetic Nephropathy: A Case Study

Diabetic Nephropathy is one of the serious clinical condition that originated as a complication of the Diabetes Mellitus. It is the main culprit for end-stage renal diseases, which ultimately may lead to life-threatening conditions. A 58 years old male patient was having diabetes mellitus and hypertension for 15 years came to Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College, Hospital and research centre, Wardha, Maharashtra (India) having bilateral pedal edema, vomiting, nausea, general weakness, frequent nocturnal micturition, hiccough from last two months. He was treated with Gokshuradi Guggulu, Chandraprabha Vati, Bhumyamalaki Churna, a freshly prepared decoction of Trunpanchmula [combination of Kush (Desmostachya bipinnata), Kash (Saccharum pontaneum), Darbha(Saccharum munja), Nal (Saccharum officinarum)and kandeshu] 50 ml daily twice a day after food. All other allopathic treatments for hypertension and Diabetes were continued as before, but the patient took only Ayurveda’s treatment for Nephropathy. After continuous treatment for two months, Blood Urea level was remarkably decreased from 51 mg/dl to 45 mg/dl & Serum Creatinine also reduced from 3.0 mg/dl to 1.5 mg/dl with a gross decrease in proteinuria. Both Blood sugar fasting & post- prandial were also reduced from 246mg/dl & 346 mg/dl to 190mg/dl & 225mg/dl respectively. The present Case report is discussed here to show the efficacy of Ayurveda in diabetic Nephropathy.

MANAGEMENT OF GARBHASHAYGATA ARBUD IN AYURVEDA W.R.T. UTERINE FIBROID – A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Uterine fibroid is the most common solid benign tumour which affects merely pre-menopause age. It is 3rd leading cause of hysterectomy. It gives a negative impact on women’s physical and social activities. A 45-year-old female patient approached the OPD complaining of heavy menstrual bleeding, heaviness in the abdomen, something coming out of the vagina. USG abdomen scan revealed a big myometrium fibroid in the fundus. She was suggest- ed a hysterectomy for the same. However, due to its complications patient was not willing for surgery. So, she was treated as per Ayurvedic basic line of treatment of Yoni Vyapad. She was administered Ashokarista and Chandraprabha Vati for 2 months along with two cycles of Yogbasti Chikitsa. After 2 months all symptoms were subsided. In follow up scan after 6 months revealed an absence of fibroid. During this treatment, the patient did not report any negative effects suggesting the progression of the disease. An attempt has been made for successful management of fibroid of the uterus in premenopausal age to relieve her symptoms. After menopause, the fibroid may be automatically shrinking due to a lack of oestrogen and progesterone. The case study will build confidence among ayurvedic practitioners to treat a fibroid of the uterus in premenopausal age with safe, non-invasive and non-hormonal management fibroid through Ayurveda, Keywords: uterine fibroid, garbhashaygata arbud, basti, yoni vyapad

Contribution of Ayurveda in the Management of Ksheena Shukra Vikara with Special Reference to Asthenozoospermia: A Case Report

Background: Male Infertility is one of the burning issues now a day’s nevertheless disregarded reproductive health problems in India. Incidences of this issue expands day by day because of the disturbing lifestyle pattern. Almost 30-40-% of infertility cases found to be related to male factor. Asthenozoospermia is the most common identifiable anomaly related to male infertility found in semen analysis having reduced motility of sperm.
 Aim and Objectives: To assess the efficacy of Ayurvedic management (Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa) in the management of Ksheena Shukra Vikara w.s.r. to Asthenozoospermia.
 Methods: It is a single case study. A 33-year-old male patient who was already diagnosed with Asthenozoospermia for three years approached to Pancharkarma OPD. Sperm motility was only 12%. The patient was treated with Shodhana Chikitsa (Vamana and Virechana with Mahatiktaka Ghritapana and Dashmooladi Niruha Vasti and Uttarvasti with Vidaryadi Ghrita followed by Shamana Chikitsa (Tab Neo Charak Pharmacy, Tab Addyzoa, Chandraprabha Vati, Paripathadi Kashaya, Ashwagandhadi Yamaka, Avipattikar Churna) approximately 3 months. After 3 months, patient-reported improvement.
 Results: Assessment of the patient with clinical symptoms and sperm analysis report was done following 3 months. Sperm motility increased up to 40% with increment in sperm count. 
 Conclusion: This case report provides us a guideline that infertility associated with Asthenozoospermia can be treated successfully by adopting basic Ayurveda Siddhanta's.

Successful Ayurvedic Management of Mutrakrichha (Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections)– A Case Study

A urinary tract infection is the most common bacterial infection met in day to day practice. It is more common in females than males due to shorter urethra which allows the bacteria quick access to the bladder. In Ayurveda symptoms of UTI has close resemblance with Mutrakruchha. Acharya Charaka has described eight types of Mutrakrichha. In Mutrakrichha, the vitiated Pitta dosha along with Apana Vayu reaches the Vasti (bladder) and afflicts the Mutravaha Srotas due to which the patient feels painful and burning micturition. In this case report a 45 years old female patient presenting with symptoms of urinary urgency, increased frequency and burning micturition on and off since 10 years was diagnosed as a case of recurrent UTI, managed effectively with chandraprabha vati, gokshuradi guggulu shwetparpati for 21days and uttarbasti procedure for 3days. The assessment were done before and after treatment showed significant changes in sign, symptoms and urine examination report. No recurrence of UTI was noticed in follow up visit. Ayurvedic management offers a good approach to manage Mutrakrichha.

ASTOUNDING POSITIVE BENEFITS IN SHWITRA (VITILIGO) TREATED FOR NECROZOOSPERMIA (SHUKRA DOSHA): A CASE REPORT

In the present era, there is a heightened awareness about the safety of drugs rather than the efficacy, which is largely due to the side effects as well as their consequences. This case study highlights the benefits of Ayurvedic medicine, which has yielded positive results by reducing hypo-pigmented patches of vitiligo, though the treatment was intended to treat Necrozoospermia. Vitiligo is an autoimmune cutaneous disorder of pigmentation which is correlated with Shwitra in Ayurveda. Main line of treatment for Shwitra in Ayurveda is Snehana (medicated fats) Shodhana (Purificatory therapies) followed by anointing body and exposure to sunlight. However, in this present case astounding effects were seen when the patient was treated only with internal medication for Necrozoospermia without considering Shwitra. Fifty-six years old man approached with chief complaint of secondary infertility and was diagnosed as Necrozoospermia (Shukra Dosha). There were hypo-pigmented patches of Vitiligo on his forehead. The patient was given Koshtha shuddhi (purgation) with Eranda Taila (medicated castor oil) to treat shukra dosha followed by medicines like Arogyavardhini Vati, Chandraprabha Vati, Shilapravanga and Phala Ghrita (medicated ghee). At the end of 3½ month of treatment, marked improvement in sperm count and increase in the sperm motility was observed, along with that vitiligo patches on the forehead were reduced remarkably without any external application. The present case study shows the effective management of vitiligo with Ayurvedic formulations without use of external applications highlighting the basic Dhatu Siddhanta (theory of tissue formation) of Ayurveda.

<p><strong>Inhibition of cystathionine-γ-lyase-mediated hydrogen sulfide production in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages by polyherbal extract</strong></p>

The polyherbal formulation chandraprabha vati (CV) comprising 29 herbs is traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory agent for arthritis and urinary ailments in Indian Siddha medicine. Earlier, we reported that lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced apoptosis in RAW 264.7 macrophages is mediated by hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S), a potential target for many inflammatory diseases. Here, we hypothesized that pretreatment with CV decreases H 2 S level and thereby alleviate the inflammatory conditions induced by LPS in RAW 264.7 macrophages, and this protective effect occurs through alterations in cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE), a H 2 S synthesizing enzyme. Accordingly, we evaluated the anti-inflammatory effect of CV in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages in vitro . The CV pretreatment followed by 12 h of LPS-stimulation showed significantly decreased TNF-α, H 2 S production possibly through CSE gene expression and NF-кB activation compared to the non pretreated macrophages. Our results further confirm that the polyherbal extract chandraprabha vati may be a useful therapy for inflammatory disorders by reducing H 2 S levels.

Management of Som Rog: A success story

Som rog is a very rare disease in female; it affects <1 in 2000. Water is present all over the body and this water being the sustainer of the body is called as som and the disease caused by the loss of this water is called Som rog. Som rog is correlated with diabetes insipidus (DI). DI is part of a group of hereditary or acquired polyuria and polydipsia disease. To assess the efficacy of Stambhan chikitsa in the management of Som rog with the use of drug Somnath ras, Praval bhasma, Guduchi satva, Chandraprabha vati, Lodhrasava, Ahara, and Vihara was advised and assessed before treatment and after treatment advised for follow-up. The treatment adopted is effective in the management of Som rog and to improve the quality of life.

A CLASSICAL AYURVEDA REVIEW ON HARIDRA

Curcuma longa Linn. is one of the important medicinal plants of the family Zingiberaceae. Being one among the constituent of Chandraprabha vati, Mahatikta ghrita, Haridra khand, Dashamulaarista etc, Haridra is very widely used in Ayurveda for the treatment of various disorders through its Rasapanchak. The name Haridra signifies its colour. In the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Haridra is being used in various formulations. It is used as major ingredient in many formulations. It is highly valued from time immemorial because of its vast medicinal properties, traditional usage and cosmetic value. It is extensively used as Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antidiabetic, anthelminthic, hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, antihistaminic, antifungal agent. Information from Ayurvedic texts shows its wide use in the diseases like Prameha, Krimi, Aruchi, Apachi, Pandu, Visa etc. The present article provides all necessary information regarding its classical references to have an overall view of Haridra in Ayurveda.

A MUTLI-DIMENSIONAL APPROACH TO PAPILLEDEMA BY ADOPTING SHOTHA CHIKITSA - A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Introduction: Shotha1 is the generic name told by Ayurveda Aacharyas correlating to inflammation or oe-dema affecting in any part of the body. Detailed description of anti-inflammatory measures is available in Ayurveda classics to handle such ailments. Ekanga Shopha is explained in Ayurveda Bruhathrayees, as an inflammation in any particular part of the body or organ, Papilledema is also such local inflammation which we can take into consideration as Ekanga Sopha. Papilledema is defined as passive oedema of optic disc in the eyes, secondary to raised intracranial pressure. Its incidence is getting increased day by day due to defective lifestyle and other aetiologies. Objectives: The objectives of this study are to evaluate the effi-cacy of Shodha Chikitsa in the management of papilledema. Methodology: A 64-year-old female patient having symptoms of papiledema selected for the study. By considering the papiledema as Drushti Anthara Sopha or Drishti Nadishotha and adopted the Shobha Chikitsa. The patient underwent with Nasya, Seka, and Thakradhara for 14 days. Punarnavashtaka kashaya, Navayasa choorna, Chandraprabha vati, Sapthamrutha loha given as internal medicine for 2 months. Results: The papilledema got regressed after 2 months of treatments and the patient got continuously monitored for one year and no reoccurrence found. Conclusion: Papilledema is a serious eye ailment which is not having permanent solution in other medical science but can be easily managed with Ayurvedic medicaments. It is the Yukthi of the Vaidya to adopt the treatments like Sothahara Chikitsa etc. to make the patients get recover from ailments like optic disc oede-ma or Papilledema.

A comparative study of effect of Chandraprabha Vati and Gudamalaka Yoga in Pittaja Mutrakruchra w.s.r. to Lower UTI

Urinary tract infections are common causes of infections which lead to various morbidities and also to mortality in severe neglected cases. With the presentation of symptoms it is closely related to Mutrakruchra in Ayurveda. The major problem with the antibiotics are resistance of bacteria and high chances of recurrence. Chandraprabha Vati and Gudamalaka Yoga are indicated drugs in Mutrakruchra condition. This study evaluates the efficacy between the two drugs in the management of Urinary tract infections. It was found that both Chandraprabha Vati and Gudamalaka Yoga are very effective in the management of Urinary tract infections.