Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga

Laja (parched paddy) is a soft, light, whitish, commonly edible food product prepared by roasting paddy (Oryza sativa Linn, family Gramineae). According to Ayurvedic classics, Laja has deepan, laghu, grahi, sneha, kapha-meda-chedak, balya, rasayan  and ojo-vardhak properties and it has been widely used as a remedy for  chardi (emesis), atisara (diarrohea),  rakta-pitta (bleeding disorder), madatyaya (alcoholism), trishna (thirst), medo-rog (obesity), sangrahni, ailments of upper respiratory tract, for suppressing milk regurgitation in babies and treatment of colic in anti natal period in the form of various  kalpa’s  (pharmaceutics). In modern researches, it has been found that laja has good portion of digestible nutrients. It is rich in carbohydrate (88%), low fat (0.2%), protein (8.6%), low salt, low cholesterol, no preservatives, easily digestible (greater coefficient of digestibility as compared to wheat and other rice products Table 4 & 5) and immediate source of energy (high calorific value 1,754/pound) makes it healthy nutritive, and balanced diet. In future Laja may be used as a substitute of rice based ORS and good dietary supplement for debilitating and hypertensive persons. This article throws light on classical uses of Laja, its method of preparation, difference from parched rice, change in nutritive value during parching and its future research aspect. 

Keywords:  Laja; Parched Paddy; Neutraceutical; Ayurveda; Oriza sativa.

Source- Paddy

Family- Gramineae

Latin name- Oryza sativa Linn. 

Derivation- In Samhita / Compandia,s (Maitrayni Samhita,Vajsnae Samhita) and Bramhan (Shatpath Bramhan, and Taitariya Bramhan ) granth, Laja is representative of roasted grains [1].

Hindi- Kheel                                                            

English- Parched paddyTexture- Laja is a soft, light, whitish, commonly edible food product prepared by roasting paddy (Oryza sativa) [2].

Mootrashmari (Urinary Stone or urolithiasis) is most common disease of urinary system. Urolithiasis causes pain, loss of working time, medical expenses, need for hospitalization and an infrequent cause of renal failure. In modern science the best possible treatment for urinary calculus is use of various drugs to correct involved pathologies and use of diuretics as well as surgical intervention including open surgery, percutaneous techniques (PCNL), Extra Corporal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) etc. Even after surgery there are high chances of recurrence because urinary stones have peculiar tendency of recurrence. Similarly in Ayurveda also, various researches are going on to find out a suitable treatment option to manage Mootrashmari. Aacharya Sushruta has described various medicines as well as surgery in Mootrashmari. In this review article, in most of the studies Ghrita, Kwaatha, Choorna, Kshaara Dravyas, were given in the one group of patients and showed the encouraging results. This review article is attributed to the researches on Mootrashmari carried out at I.P.G.T. & R.A., Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, and Gujarat.

Keywords: Ayurved; Mootrashmari; Urolithiasis; Urinary Stones; Kidney Stones. 

Panchavalkal is the formulation with barks of five trees viz. Vata (Ficus benghalensis Linn), Udumbara (Ficus glomerata Roxb.), Ashwatha (Ficus religiosa Linn.), Parish (Thespesia populnea Soland ex corea.) and Plaksha (Ficus lacor Buch-Ham.). This polyherbal formulation showed in-vitro antimicrobial activity which supports the activity mentioned in Ayurved classics as effective in Vrana (wounds) as well as Shotha (inflammations). These five herbs have the potential for Vrana Shodhan and Vrana Ropan properties due their Kashaya (astringent) rasa predominance. The aim of this review article is to highlight the uses and potential of Panchavalkal for management of inflammation, wounds, antiseptic and antimicrobial. The data related to the Panchavalkal has been collected by hand search and through the internet which was published in the scientific journals. The studies carried out on Panchavalkal are preclinical as well as clinical studies. This article gives direction to the new researcher for further study on Panchavalkal for its antimicrobial activity in different forms. 

Keywords: Antimicrobial; Anti-inflammatory; Ayurveda; Panchavalka; Shotha;  Shodhan, Ropan;  Vrana; Wound healing. 

KriyaKalpa has a specific importance in ShalakyaTantra. Kriya means Chikitsa (therapeutic action). Kalpa means Yoga (specific formulations). So KriyaKalpa means Chikitsa (therapeutic action) by Yoga (specific formulations). Acharya Charaka has explained about Vidalaka, Ashchyotana and Anjana. Acharya Susruta and Vagbhata has described about Tarpana, Putapaka, Seka, Ashchyotana and Anjana. Acharya Sharangadhara has explained about Tarpana, Putapaka, Seka, Ashchyotana, Anjana, Pindi and Vidalaka.Tarpana are also known as Netra Basti. It is a procedure by virtue of which eye gets Tripti (nourishment or satisfaction). Tarpana is indicated for Timira, Avila Darsana, Ruksha, Parisuska and Atisuska, Stabdhata, Krichchhronmeela, Daruna and Klishtavartma, ShirnaPakshma,Sirotpata, Siraharsha, ArjunaSavrana Shukla, AvranaShukla,Abhishyanda, Adhimantha, Anyatovata, Vataparyaya, Shuskakshipak etc.

 Proper Tarpana provides sound sleep, blissful awakening and cleanliness of eyes, perfect color vision, normal functioning of eyes in all respect, lightness of the eyes. According to modern pharmacology various drugs used in the form of eye drops or eye ointment enter the eye ball by passing through the cornea. This penetration depends upon the permeability of various layers of cornea. The epithelium and endothelium are highly permeable for lipid content as compared to stromal layer. Thus, fat soluble drugs readily penetrate the stromal layer. Thus, for complete penetration of the drug, it should be lipophilic as well hydrophilic. 

 Mukhadooshika affects the beauty as well as personality of the person. The laxanas of Mukhadooshika can be found in the disease “Acne” in contemporary science. Mud (Mruttika) is used for prevention and cure of diseases and maintenance of health. In this clinical trial, Patients between the age group of 17 years to 25 years having the history of Pidaka resembling Shalmali Kantaka, Medo Garbha and one or more other features with the duration of more than two months were included. 30 patients from OPD were selected and divided into two groups i.e. Mrittika Lepa group and Vachadi Lepa group and each group consists of 15 patients. Both the applications were applied for 15 days once a day in evening before sunset. There was significant result in the reduction (p<0.01) of size and numbers of Pidaka by Mruttika Lepa. There was significant reduction in the snigdhata of skin (p<0.01) in Mruttika group compared to Vachadi Lepa. There was significant decrease in vedana of the Pidaka in Mruttika group (p<0.01).  

Keywords: Mruttika Lepa; Vachadi Lepa; Mukhadooshika; Acne.

Background: Taila Bindu Pariksha is an Ayurvedic examination of urine used as a diagnostic and prognostic method to assess various pathologies. This test depends on pattern, shape, and direction of spreading of oil dropped over a stable surface of urine sample. In this study, this test was applied in patients of different cancers to assess prognosis of the disease. So, assessment of oil drop pattern was carried out with a developing device to keep all parameters fixed like procedure of collection of urine sample, distance at which Sesame oil is dropped and the distance over head light sources etc. Methods and Material: Fifty randomly selected cases were divided into two groups. Group I consisted of 10 healthy volunteers and group II consisted of 40 pre-diagnosed cases of different types of cancer. The oil-drop dispersal pattern was recorded photographically. The results were drawn by analyzing oil drop spreading pattern of its direction and shape of oil drop over urine surface in them. Results: The results showed that among 40 cases of different cancers, maximum 30% cases having Pearl shape oil-drop while 36% were ill defined in term of classical expression. The results on direction of oil drop showed that 14 % of cases move towards west- south while 20 cases were of ill defined pattern. Conclusions: It was concluded that wherever the intensity of the disease increased or decreased, the direction and shape as well as size of dispersion of drop of sesame oil were changed. The modified device is helpful to standardize all parameters of test in each case and also make reproducibility of procedure accurately. This procedure is simple and cost effective.

Keywords: Mutra Taila Bindu Pariksha; Cancer; Oil Drop Pattern; New Device for Prognosis. 

In this modern era, lifestyle has changed very much and this caused many diseases. One of these is heart problem such as Hridshool (Angina Pectoris) is very common heart disease.Ayurveda has recommended many Rasoushdies & herbal formulations for Hridshool, like Arjun Ksheer paka and Hridyeshwar Rasa etc. There are many methods of preparing Hridyarnava Rasa in different textbooks, but I found in Rasendra Chintamani, the method of preparing Hridyarnava Rasa best because it contains 2 parts of Tamra Bhasma (Contains properties as Madhur, Kshaya Rasa, Laghu Guna, Tridoshahara) and prepared in fresh decoction of Triphala and fresh extract of Kakmachi.The study is intended to evaluation of Hridyarnava Rasa. This medicine tested with standard parameters pH (4.33), loss on drying (5.52%) and ash content at 450-5500C (55.55%). The acid insoluble ash at 650-7500C and loss on ignition at 8000C are 1.84% and 56.4% respectively. The AAS test showed very low (in ppm) concentration of heavy metals in drug. So it is consumer friendly, highly potent and easy to taken and was able to cure the disease, Hridshoola (AP) to a great extent.

Keywords: Rasa; Standardization; Hridshoola (Angina Pectoris). 

 The quality control assessment of herbo-mineral formulations is of great significance in order to justify their acceptability in modern system of medicine though the drug may be therapeutically potent. Ayurveda and its rapidly increasing use by public have given rise to many newer issues and challenges.Ayurvedic formulations prepared by several manufactures are guaranteed to carry out the quality control test as per preliminary guidelines given by CCRAS (Central Council of Research in Ayurveda and Siddha). Though the standards are followed, still the variability in their results has been observed when compared between same formulations.Dushivishari Agada is one such herbo-mineral formulation consisting of 13 drugs & used for treatment in Dushivisha janya vikaras. An attempt is made here to compare Dushivishari agada prepared by GMP certified pharmacy with in-house preparation. Results revealed that the both the samples differ in their organoleptics, pH and Physicochemical properties, Thin layered chromatographic study showed sample (a) and (b) different number of bands at the wavelength of 255nm and 365nm, major difference was seen in disintegration time and hardness of sample (a) i.e., hardness is 10.4 and disintegrated in 1hr, whereas sample (b) hardness is 4.4, but disintegrated in 15min.  Statistical analysis shows significant variations in both the samples. The physicochemical data of this comparative study assists in maintaining the standard limits of Dushivishari agada.

Key words: Herbo-Minerals Formulation; Physicochemical Analysis; TLC.