Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga

Pregnancy is a long and very special journey for a woman. It is a journey of dramatic physical, psychological and social changes, of becoming a mother, of redefining family relationship. Garbhiniparicharya or antenatal care is the unique contribution of Ayurveda in the field of obstetrics. The increased caloric requirement is to the extent of 300 over the non-pregnant state during second half of pregnancy. The increased demand needs to be compensated by exogenous supply of diet or drugs. Masanumasikagarbhiniparicharya has been advised to get proper nutrition and good progeny by Acharyas. Acharyacharaka has adviced use of anuvasanabasti with oil, prepared with madhuragana. Yoni pichu of this oil should be given for lubrication of garbhasthana (cervix) and garbhamarga (vaginal canal and perineum) to sukhaprasava.

Keywords: Garbhiniparicharya Caloric Requirement; Ksheera; AnuvasanabastiamdYonipic

Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic debilitating disease of the oral cavity characterized by inflammation and progressive fibrosis of the submucosal tissues. It results in marked rigidity and an eventual inability to open the mouth. The buccal mucosa is the most commonly involved site, but any part of the oral cavity can be involved, even the pharynx. It is characterized by oral pain and burning sensation upon consumption of spicy foodstuffs, increased salivation, change of gustatory sensation, dryness of the mouth and trismus. It also represents with impaired mouth movements, Dysphagia to solids, Hearing loss due to stenosis of the eustachian tubes and Nasal tonality to the voice, etc. Number of medical and surgical therapies is still in progress to obtain the best therapeutic remedy for its effect management. But, still no drug is approved for the better management of this condition. On the contrary part the incidence of this condition is rising due to faulty food habits and addictions since childhood. Along with the routine management application of topical anesthetic agents to control the local symptoms is a common practice, which alter the taste perception and alter digestion of food significantly. Matsyaakshi (Alternanthera sessilis) is a traditional drug of choice for controlling the pain in oral cavity. This controls the pain in oral cavity rather than altering the taste perception and thus, does not interfere with the digestion

Keywords: Oral Submucosal Fibrosis; Matsyakshi; Dysphagia; Trismus; Eustachian; Anaesthesia. 

Urinary calculi are one of the commonest diseases of urinary tract. The male- female ratio 3:1. 12% of populations have renal calculi in their life time. Mutrala kashaya is propraetary formulation includes 8 drugs & has been pre clinically evaluated as a diuretic & lithotropic activity on wistar rats which showed diuretic activity by increasing urine output by restoring the electrolytes Evaluation of diuretic And lithotropic Activity of Mutrala Kashaya In Wistar Rats therefore a study was planned to evaluate the mutrala kashaya in comparison with varunadi kashaya was undertaken for clinical trial in Mutrashmari. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of mutrala kashaya as lithotriptic action w.s.r. urinary calculi ingredients Ushira, Gokshura, Kushmanda. Punarnava, Dhanyaka,Varuna, Kullatha, and Pashanabheda 20-60 years Age group patients Total 30 patients were selected for the clinical study, were randomly divided in two equal and identical groups consisting of 15 patients in each group by using computerized block randomization table. The patients of group ‘A’ and ‘ B’ were given varunadi kashaya and MutralaKashaya 25 ml BD for 45 days were given on 0th, 15th, 30th & 45th day each follow up assessment were done in both the groups. As per the pre and post test was showened significant relief in renal colicky pain, burning micturition, with in physiological range in urinary pH level and reduction in calculi size.

Keywords: Varunadi Kashaya; Mutrala Kashaya; Mutraashmari; Urinary Calculi. 

Background: Ayurvedic literatures pertaining to Shareera Rachana furnish detailed description onmeasurements of body and its elements. Pramana defines the concept of measurement ofvarious biological entities. It bears an ample importance in medical applied science. Work on Pramana Shareera has been already taken in recent years. But still the fixation of exact anatomical location has to be clarified and demarcated. Intelligence is a property of mind that encompasses many related abilities, such as the capacity to reason, to plan, to solve problems, to think abstractly, to comprehend ideas, to use language, and to learn. Intelligence quotient or IQ was a score derived from one of the several different standardized tests to assess intelligence. Acharya Vagbhata mentioned that Kapha Prakruthi person having Mahalalaata (broad forehead) and also they will have more intelligence, truthfullness, etc and same explanation will get in Jyotishastra. Objective: The main aim is to study about LalaataPramana mentioned in Ayurvedic classics and modern literature, its relation with IQ and fixation of exact anatomical location to measure Lalaata Pramana. Methodology: The total of 100 volunteers was selected for the study. Vital data like Age, Sex, etc were documented. The length of middle phalanx of right and left middle fingers and forehead length were measured. IQ of individuals assessed with WAIS method. Result: The Pearson’s correlation coefficient equation and Instat Graphpad computer software was used for finding relation of forehead length and IQ of subjects. Statistically insignificant (P>0.05) Moderate Positive Correlation (R=0.23) was found among forehead length and IQ of individuals as per the study. Conclusion: Within limits of the present study, moderate relation was found in LalaataPramana and IQ.

Keywords: Pramana; Lalaata; Forehead; IQ. 

Context: The wound-healing process consists of four highly integrated and overlapping phases: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and tissue remodeling or resolution [1]. Chronic non healing ulcer includes Diabetic foot ulcer (10%-15%), Pressure ulcers (2.7%-9% acute) (2.4%-23% chronic) [2].Treatment of vrana depends on different avastha of vrana and are explained under the heading of shasti upakrama by Acharya Sushruta. Among shasti upakrama, Vimlapanakarma is the preliminary treatment modality for vrana shotha[3]. Aims: To compare the effect of Vimlapanakarma and De-cicatrization on primary intension of healing of Dushtavrana. Materials & Methods: 30 patients fulfilling the inclusion of Dushtavrana were randomly selected and divided into 2 groups, comprising 15 patients in each group. Source of patients were from OPD, IPD of Shalyatantra of KLEU’s BMK Ayurved Mahavidyalaya & Hospital, Belgaum. Control group (De-cicatrization) & Trial group (Vimlapana karma will be done every day continuously for 7 days followed by dressing with Jatyaditaila). Results: Patients treated with de-cicatrization showed difference in pain, size, shape, discharge, smell when compared with Vimlapana group it showed lesser relief in shula and daha. Vimlapana karma has shown significant results within the groups. Statistical Analysis Used: It was analyzed using student t test (paired and unpaired), Mann whitney u test, Wilcoxon signed ranked test and Chi square test, using software graph pad prism version. Conclusion: Vimlapanakarma has shown significant results when compared with De-cicatrization in the parameters like pain, burning sensation & wound contraction (Akruti) in the present study.

Keywords: De-Cicatrization; Dushtavrana; Vimlapana Karma; Wound Healing.