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ORIGINAL ARTICLES - CLINICAL RESEARCH
A comparative study of
Dashamoola Taila Matra Basti and Tila Taila Matra Basti
in
Kashtartava
(dysmenorrhea)
Kaumadi Karunagoda, Kamayani Shukla (Upadhyaya), Shilpa Donga, Chandrika Tanna, LP Dei
July-September 2010, 31(3):305-310
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77154
PMID
:22131731
Kashtartava
is a broad term which covers all the problems and ailments that a woman may suffer from during or around menstruation. It includes both primary and secondary types of dysmenorrhea. For this study, however, we considered only primary dysmenorrhea under the term
Kashtartava
to cover a larger population and to make a pin-pointed assessment criteria. Thus, 40 patients in the age-group of 15-25 years suffering from primary dysmenorrhea were registered for the study. Of these patients, 35 completed the course of treatment. The selected patients were randomly allotted into two groups. Group A received
Dashamoola Taila Matra Basti
and group B received
Tila Taila Matra Basti.
These treatments were selected for the
Vatashamaka
,
Yonishula
Prashaman,
and
Shothahara
properties of the drugs. The dose was 60 ml per day and the duration of treatment was for 7 days each cycle for two consecutive cycles. Results were assessed according to a specially prepared grading system for pain,
Alpartava
,
Yatochitkaladarshana
,
Praseka
,
Chhardi
,
Vibandha
,
Shrama
,
Atisara
,
Vankshana
, Kati,
Janu
Shula
,
Shiroshula
,
Swedadhikya
, and
Tamodarshana
. Significant improvement was seen in symptoms in both groups, and on comparing the results in the two groups we found that the results were almost equivalent. There was complete remission of symptoms in 38.89% in group A and in 35.39% in group B, while there was marked improvement in 50% in group A and 47.65% in group B. However, there was a marked difference between the two groups with regard to recurrence of symptoms during the follow-up period of 2 months, with recurrence being significantly more in group B. The study suggests that
Matra Basti
can be a reliable treatment for relieving the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea. We recommend that more research be done to confirm the findings of this study.
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PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Urolithic property of
Varuna (Crataeva nurvala)
: An experimental study
Sanjay Agarwal, Shiv Ji Gupta, AK Saxena, Neelam Gupta, Shweta Agarwal
July-September 2010, 31(3):361-366
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77161
PMID
:22131740
Despite modern techniques, the recurrence rate of Urolithiasis is approximately 50% within 5 years. Thus, there must be some drug that corrects the metabolic errors and prevents the formation of stone. In Ayurveda, a detailed description of urolithiasis is mentioned under the heading of
Ashmari
. A group of Ayurvedic drugs are described for the management of Urolithiasis, like
Pashanbheda
(
Bergenia ligulata
),
Varuna
(
Crataeva nurvala
),
Kullattha
(
Dolichos biflorus
),
Gokshur
(
Tribulus terrestris
), etc. in our ancient texts. The present work was designed to study the effect of
Varuna
(
Crataeva
nurvala
) on the experimental model of urolithiasis (albino rats). The study was categorized into two groups: Group I, treated and Group II, control. In all albino rats, stone was surgically implanted into the urinary bladder. Estimation of the urinary and serum electrolyte done periodically and x-rays were exposed at a regular interval. This study suggests the decoction of
Varuna
(
Crataeva
nurvala
) is effective in the management of urolithiasis.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES - CLINICAL RESEARCH
A clinical study of
Ashwagandha ghrita
and
Ashwagandha granules
for its
Brumhana
and
Balya
effect
Rakesh Kumar Mishra, Rujuta Trivedi, Meera A Pandya
July-September 2010, 31(3):355-360
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77164
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:22131739
Good nutrition is the cornerstone of long life, good health, and proper development. Well-nourished children perform well in school, grow into healthy adults and, in turn, give their children a better start in life. Malnutrition, however, continues to be a significant problem, especially among children who can not fend adequately for themselves. Either due to various diseases or due to excessive indulgence in
Karshyakara Nidanas
pathological changes occur in the body, leading to manifestation of
Karshya
; in such situations,
Brumhana
therapy is indicated. This study was planned to evaluate the drug
Ashwagandha
for its
Brumhana
effect in children. A total 121 children were enrolled in the study, of which 111 completed the full course of treatment. The children were randomly separated into three groups;, groups A (
Ashwagandha ghrita
), B (
Ashwagandha granules
), and C (Placebo). The improvement was maximum in group A, i.e., the subjects receiving
Ashwagandha Ghrita
. However, childhood is a period of growth and therefore all the children responded to the therapy to some extent. There was good relief of the chief complaints and a trend for improvement was seen in supplementary parameters also.
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An assessment of
Manasika Bhavas
in menopausal syndrome and its management
Khyati Santwani, VD Shukla, MA Santwani, Gayatri Thaker
July-September 2010, 31(3):311-318
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77156
PMID
:22131732
The present clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of
Shirodhara
and
Saraswatarishta
as compared to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the management of menopausal syndrome, along with the assessment of
Manasika
Bhavas
. The subjects were randomly divided into three groups. A total 48 patients were selected for the study, out of which 43 patients completed the study. Specialized Ayurvedic rating scales like
Manasa Pariksha
Bhavas
as well as the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, Hamilton Depression Rating scale, and Menopause Rating Scale were adopted to assess the effect of therapy. The effects were examined on the chief complaints as well as the associated complaints. Patients undergoing
Shirodhara
had better relief of the disturbances of
Manasa Bhavas
and psychic symptoms of menopause as compared to the other two groups.
Saraswatarishta
also showed encouraging results in managing the associated somatic symptoms and the psychic symptoms. Hence, we conclude that it can be used as an alternative therapy to HRT.
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REVIEW ARTICLE
Physiological aspects of
Agni
Akash Kumar Agrawal, CR Yadav, MS Meena
July-September 2010, 31(3):395-398
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:22131747
Agni
is the invariable agent in the process of
Paka
(digestion, transformation). Ingested food is to be digested, absorbed and assimilated, which is unavoidable for the maintenance of life, and is performed by the
Agni
. Different examples are available in our classics to indicate that
Pitta
is the same as
Agni
, but some doubt arises behind this concept, that
Pitta
is
Agni
.
Agni
is innumerable because of its presence in each and every
paramanu
of the body. But, the enumeration of the number of
Agni
varies in various classical Ayurvedic texts. According to the functions and site of action,
Agni
has been divided into 13 types, i.e. one
Jatharagni
, five
Bhutagni
and seven
Dhatvagni
.
Jatharagni
is the most important one, which digests four types of food and transforms it into
Rasa
and
Mala
. The five
Bhutagni
s act on the respective
bhutika
portion of the food and thereby nourish the
Bhutas
in the body. The seven
Dhatvagni
act on the respective
dhatus
by which each
Dhatu
is broken into three parts. In this way, the entire process of transformation consists of two types of products -
PRasad
(essence) and
Kitta
(excrete). The former is taken for nourishment while the latter one is thrown out, which otherwise defiles the body if it stays longer.
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PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Antipyretic activity of
Guduchi Ghrita
formulations in albino rats
BK Ashok, B Ravishankar, PK Prajapati, Savitha D Bhat
July-September 2010, 31(3):367-370
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77162
PMID
:22131741
The present pharmacological investigation was undertaken to study the anti-pyretic activity of
Guduchi ghrita
formulations in albino rats against yeast induced pyrexia. Seven groups of six animals were used for the experiment. The yeast induced pyrexia method was standardized first by injecting 12.5% yeast suspension (s.c) followed by recording the rectal temperature at regular intervals. Then the evaluation of anti-pyretic activity of
Guduchi ghrita
formulations was carried out by using this standard procedure. Both the
Guduchi
ghrita
samples including vehicle significantly attenuated the raise in temperature after three hours of yeast injection. After 6 and 9 hours of yeast injection also both the
Guduchi
ghrita
samples attenuated the raise in temperature in a highly significant manner in comparison to both yeast control and vehicle control groups. The data generated during study shows that both the
Guduchi ghrita
formulations having significant anti-pyretic activity.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES - CLINICAL RESEARCH
Role of
Pradhamana Nasya
and
Trayodashanga Kwatha
in the management of
Dushta Pratishyaya
with special reference to chronic sinusitis
Varsha Chaudhari, Manjusha Rajagopala, Sejal Mistry, DB Vaghela
July-September 2010, 31(3):325-331
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77165
PMID
:22131734
Dushta Pratishyaya
is the chronic stage of
Pratishyaya
, which occurs due to neglect or improper management of the disease
Pratishyaya
. In modern science, chronic sinusitis can be correlated with
Dushta
Pratishyaya
on the basis of the signs, symptoms, complications, and prognosis. Changing lifestyles, rapid urbanization, and the increase in cases of antibiotic resistance are responsible for the rise in the prevalence of sinusitis. In the present clinical study, 37 patients were registered and were randomly divided into three groups: A, B, and C; of the 37 patients, 31 completed the full course of treatment. In group A,
Trayodashanga
Kwatha
with
Madhu
was given orally; in group B,
Pradhamana
Nasya
with
Trikatu
+
Triphala
Churna
was administered; and in group C (combined group),
Pradhamana
Nasya
was administered initially, followed by oral
Trayodashanga Kwatha
with
Madhu
. In group A, complete relief was observed in 10% of the patients; in group B, marked improvement was observed in 81.82% of patients; and in group C, marked relief was observed in 60% of patients. In comparison to other groups (Group A and Group B), Group C showed percentage wise better results in most of the symptoms.
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Clinical efficacy of
Rasona Pinda
in the management of
Amavata
(rheumatoid arthritis)
Jai Prakash Singh, Meera Antiwal, Amit Vaibhav, JS Tripathi, SK Tiwari
July-September 2010, 31(3):280-286
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77149
PMID
:22131727
In the present clinical study, 63 patients of
Amavata
were registered from the
Kayachikitsa
out patient department/indoor patient department (OPD/IPD) of Sir Sunder Lal Hospital (Indian Medicine Wing), IMS, BHU, Varanasi-5. In group I (
Rasona Pinda
), 27 patients completed the study of a total of 33patients registered in the group (six patients dropped out mid-therapy). In group II (control group), 23 patients completed all three follow-ups out of 30 patients (there were seven dropouts in mid-therapy). In group I, complete remission in 29.6%, major improvement in 59.3% and minor improvement in change font so as to appear 11.1% were observed. In group II, complete remission in 13%, major improvement in 21.7%, minor improvement in 39.1% and unchanged in 26.9% of the patients were observed.
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PHARMACOGNOSY REVIEW
Botany, taxonomy and cytology of
Crocus sativus
series
RB Saxena
July-September 2010, 31(3):374-381
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77153
PMID
:22131743
Saffron is produced from the dried styles of
Crocus sativus
L. (Iridaceae) which is unknown as wild plant, representing a sterile triploid. These belong to subgenus
Crocus
series
Crocus sativus
- series are closely related species; and are difficult to be separated taxonomically and have a complex cytology. Botany of
C. sativus
- series, taxonomy of their species and their infraspecific taxa are presented, and their distribution, ecology and phenology; full description and chromosome counts are provided with key to their identification.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES - CLINICAL RESEARCH
Clinical effect of
Matra Basti
and
Vatari Guggulu
in the management of
Amavata (rheumatoid arthritis)
Rita Khagram, Charmi S Mehta, VD Shukla, Alankruta R Dave
July-September 2010, 31(3):343-350
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77167
PMID
:22131737
Amavata
is the most crippling of the joint diseases. It occurs throughout the world in all climates and all ethnic groups. Though all the
Doshas
take part in the causation of this disease,
Ama
and vitiated
Vata
play the dominant role. The clinical features of rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain, swelling, stiffness, fever, and general debility, are almost identical to that of
Amavata
. Treatment provides symptomatic relief, but the underlying pathology remains unchecked because of the absence of effective drugs. In the management of
Amavata
all the acharyas have described the sequential employment of
Dipana
,
Amapachan
,
Shodhan
, and
Shaman
therapies. For this study, 118 patients of
Amavata
were randomly divided into two groups. The patients in group A (50 patients) were given
Matra
Basti
with
Brihat
Saindhavadi
Taila
along with
Vatari
Guggulu
; the patients in group B (53 patients) were given only
Vatari
Guggulu
. All the patients responded favorably to the treatment in both the groups; however, patients treated with
Matra
Basti
had better relief in most of the cardinal signs and symptoms of the disease.
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Effect of
Vasantic Vaman
and other
Panchakarma
procedures on disorders of various systems
Mukesh Rawal, KM Chudasma, RV Vyas, BP Parmar
July-September 2010, 31(3):319-324
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77160
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:22131733
Kapha
is dominant and vitiated in
Vasant ritu
as it is described in Ayurveda. Acharya Chakrapani has said in chapter six, that not only Vaman, but all the five biopurification methods of the
Panchakarma
should be practiced in
Vasant ritu
. Out of the two best seasons in a year for purification,
Vasant
is better one. This pilot research study was carried out to see the effect of this biopurification process on different disorders. The results were marvelous, as symptomatically 58% relief was achieved.
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Randomized placebo-controlled trial of
Mustadi Ghanavati
in hyperlipidemia
Manjiri Arun Nadkarni, SN Vyas, MS Baghel, B Ravishankar
July-September 2010, 31(3):287-293
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77150
PMID
:22131728
Hyperlipidemia is one of the major lifestyle disorders. Its role has been appreciated in the manifestation of serious diseases like ischemic heart disease, diabetes, stroke etc. These lifestyle diseases are a result of lifestyle factors such as overnutrition etc., which have been referred to as the
Santarpanjanya Vyadhis
in the classical texts.
Mustadi Ghanavti
is a modified form of the classical formulation
Mustadi Kwath
that has been advocated by Acharya Charaka for the management of
Santarpanjanya Vikaras
. This placebo-controlled randomized trial of
Mustadi Ghanavati
was carried out on 61 patients suffering from hyperlipidemia; of the 61 patients, 50 completed the entire course of treatment. The results of the study revealed that
Mustadi Ghanavati
decreased serum cholesterol by 22.4%, serum triglycerides by 19.6%, serum LDL by 18.2%, and serum VLDL by 4.2%; serum HDL increased by 5.6%. Thus
Mustadi Ghanavati
was able to effect a total improvement of 58.8% in the lipid profile. It brought about mild improvement in 42.86% of patients and moderate improvement in 14.28% of patients.
Mustadi Ghanavati
was also found to have a significant effect on other subjective as well as objective parameters considered for the study.
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Ayurvedic
approach for improving reaction time of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affected children
Harish Kumar Singhal, Neetu , Abhimanyu Kumar, Moti Rai
July-September 2010, 31(3):338-342
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77169
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:22131736
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder of children. It is the most common neurological disorder of childhood. The present study was conducted to examine the increase in attention span in 43 ADHD-affected children treated with different approaches. The reaction time was measured using a Vernier chronoscope (electronic). Selected children of both sexes in the age-group of 6-16 years were divided into three groups. In group A, 17 patients received syrup
Ayurvedic
compound I; in group B, 14 patients were treated with syrup
Ayurvedic
compound I +
Shirodhara
with milk; and in group C, 12 patients received syrup
Ayurvedic
compound II (placebo). The dose of the drug was 1.0 ml/kg body weight and the duration of treatment was 3 months. Group B showed highly significant (
P
<.001) improvement in total reaction time, while in group C the change was statistically nonsignificant
P
> 0.10. It was found that while the drug and
Shirodhara
were both effective in improving the reaction time of ADHD-affected children, the drug combined with
Shirodhara
was superior to the drug used alone.
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PHARMACEUTICAL STANDARDIZATION - PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY
Pharmaceutical study of
Lauha
Bhasma
Neetu Singh, K.R.C. Reddy
July-September 2010, 31(3):387-390
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77157
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:22131745
In the present research paper, the work done on pharmaceutical study of
Lauha
Bhasma
conducted in the Department of
Rasa Shastra
under the postgraduate research programme is being presented. The pharmaceutical processing of
Lauha
Bhasma
was performed by following
samanya
shodhana
,
vishesha shodhana
and
marana
of
Lauha
. Under the process of
marana
, three specific pharmaceutical techniques were followed, viz.
bhanupaka
,
sthalipaka
and
putapaka
. During the
putapaka
process, an electric muffle furnace (EMF) was used. The temperature of
puta
was studied in two batches, viz. in Batch I, a temperature of 800°C was maintained whereas in Batch II, a temperature of 600°C was maintained. The purpose behind selecting two temperatures was to validate the process of
marana
of
Lauha
and to determine an ideal temperature for the preparation of
Lauha
Bhasma
in EMF. It is found that after 20
puta
at a temperature of 600°C, the
Lauha
Bhasma
was prepared properly. The entire characteristic of
Lauha
Bhasma
, like "
pakwa jambu phala varna
,"
varitar
, etc. was attained at 600°. At a temperature of 800°C, the process could not be carried out smoothly. The pellets turned very hard and brassy yellow in color. The desired color was attained only after decreasing the temperature in further
puta
.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES - CLINICAL RESEARCH
Effect of
Mahayavanala Roma Kshara
and
Dhanyaka Gokshura Ghrita
in benign prostatic hyperplasia
Yogesh R Vasava, Chaturbhuja Bhuyan, Manjusha Rajagopala, SK Gupta, TS Dudhamal
July-September 2010, 31(3):332-337
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77168
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Vatastheela
is a disease of
Mutravahasrotasa
, one among the 12 types of
Mutraghata
disorders elaborated by Sushruta in his seminal work, the Sushruta Samhita.
Vatastheela,
as described in Ayurveda, closely resembles benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) of modern medicine in its signs and symptoms. It is a senile disorder and chiefly affects individuals above the age of 40 years. The symptoms are those of bladder outflow obstruction, with increased frequency of micturition, dribbling, hesitancy, and the features of chronic urinary retention. Surgical management has been accepted as the standard management but is associated with many disadvantages as well as complications, which may not be acceptable at this age. Conservative management with modern medicines is also not free from side effects. So, in this age-group, there is a need for much safer alternative method of management. In this regard, many works have been carried out and shown that the Ayurvedic approach, using natural medicines, is a far better approach. We carried out a comparative study of
Mahayavanala
Roma
Kshara
(MRK) and
Dhanyaka
Gokshura
Ghrita
(DGG), which are the compounds prescribed for
Mutraghata
in Ayurvedic literature. The patients were randomly selected from the OPD and IPD of IPGT and RA hospital, Jamnagar, Gujarat, and divided into two groups. In first group, one (500 mg) capsule of MRK was given twice a day with lukewarm water for 45 days; in second group, 10 gm
of
DGG was given orally twice a day with lukewarm water for 45 days. DGG showed significantly greater relief in the subjective parameters as per International Prostate Symptoms Score (IPSS) than MRK. However, reduction in the size of the prostate and in the volume of the post-void residual urine was found much better in the MRK group.
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Evaluation of the role of
Nithyavirechana
and
Nayopayam kashaya
in
Tamaka Shwasa
M Shyam Prasad, Anju P Ramachandran, G Shrinivasa Acharya, T Shrilatha Kamath
July-September 2010, 31(3):294-299
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77151
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:22131729
Man has been in steady attempt to find the solutions for the life-threatening and distressing disorders, which afflict the human race. One of such condition is "
Tamaka Shwasa
," which is recognized by the name bronchial asthma in contemporary discipline, wherein episodic attacks are the characteristic features, leaving the patient in pathetic situation. Therefore management of this acute respiratory condition is the long mission in the medical society of all types. There is abundance of medicines explained for Tamaka Shwasa in Ayurveda, and it is mentioned that combined
Shodhana
and
Shamana
therapy is more effective. Hence the present study is designed to evaluate the role of
Nithyavirechana
followed by
Shamana
in the form of
Nayopayam kashaya
in patients of
Tamaka Shwasa
. This was a single blind clinical study with pre-test and post-test design where in 20 patients suffering from
Tamaka Shwasa
of either sex between the age group of 16 and 60 years were subjected to the trial. These patients were treated with
Nithyavirechana
with
Eranda thaila
(castor oil) followed by oral administration of
Nayopayam kashaya
in a dose of 50 ml twice a day. The therapeutic effect of the treatment was assessed based on specific subjective and objective parameters. Results obtained were analyzed for the statistical significance by adapting paired '
t
' test. Statistical analysis established that
Eranda thaila
and
Nayopayam kashaya
are highly effective in counteracting the symptoms of
Tamaka Shwasa
.
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A comparative clinical study of
Nyagrodhadi Ghanavati
and
Virechana Karma
in the management of
Madhumeha
Jyoti Kumari, Charmi S Mehta, VD Shukla, Alankruta R Dave, Tushar M Shingala
July-September 2010, 31(3):300-304
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77152
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:22131730
Diabetes mellitus is a common chronic metabolic disorder prevalent all over the world. Virechana is the Shodhana procedure that is specific for the elimination of vitiated
Pitta
and
Kapha
doshas
. Thus, in the present study, the Virechana process has been selected prior to the administration of
Shamana
drug.
Nyagrodhadi churna
is mentioned in
Chakradatta
, which is modified into Ghana form for easy administration and dose maintenance. The present study was conducted in two groups: Group A,
Nyogrodhadi
Ghana vati
(
Shamana
therapy) and Group B,
Virechana
and
Nyogrodhadi Ghana vati
(combined therapy). A total of 42 patients were registered for the present study, in which 34 patients completed the and eight patients were dropouts. After evaluating the total effect of the therapies, it was observed that the
Virechana
and
Nyagrodhadi Ghanavati
(combined therapy) provided better relief in the patients of
Madhumeha
in comparison with
Nyagrodhadi Ghanavati
(
Shamana
therapy) alone.
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PHARMACEUTICAL STANDARDIZATION - PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY
Impact of
Bhavana Samskara
on physico-chemical parameters with special reference to
Gandhaka Rasayana
prepared by different media and methods
Shuchi Mitra, PK Prajapati, VJ Shukla, B Ravishankar
July-September 2010, 31(3):382-386
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77155
PMID
:22131744
Gandhaka
Rasayana
is frequently used in the management of different skin disorders (
Kushtha
). It is a herbo-mineral preparation prepared by
Shuddha Gandhaka Bhavit
with 11 herbal drugs in a serial manner for eight times each. Therefore, it was used as a model drug and four samples were prepared by adopting different methods and media. The physicochemical parameters were evaluated. The effect of increasing the number of
Bhavana
(lavigation) on particle size of the drug was examined. Similarly, an attempt was also made to differntiate the structure (surface anatomy) of the drug with
Bhavana
and without
Bhavana
by using a very sophisticated x-ray photo electron spectrometer (XPS) study. Overall, a rem
arka
ble difference was observed in the samples with
Bhavana
and without
Bhavana
.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES - CLINICAL RESEARCH
Clinical study on erectile dysfunction in diabetic and non-diabetic subjects and its management with
Ficus relegiosa
Linn.
Nilesh V Virani, HM Chandola, SN Vyas, DB Jadeja
July-September 2010, 31(3):272-279
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77148
PMID
:22131726
Healthy sexual functioning plays an essential role in maintaining the harmony and happiness in marital life. It provides a media to express love, which is the base for all sorts of creative activities. The absence of this function hampers the marital relationship, leading to frustration and, sometimes, ending in divorce, and causes inadequacy in performing the routine duties. In this study, 53 patients having diabetes mellitus were surveyed to find out the incidence of erectile dysfunction (ED). Considering the high prevalence of the disease and the need to look for alternative medicine, a clinical trial on 44 patients of ED was carried out. These patients were divided into two main groups: diabetic and non-diabetic, and were further divided into two subgroups as trial group and placebo group. In the trial group,
Ashvattha Kshirpaka
prepared with 10 g powder of its root bark, stem bark, fruit and tender leaf buds was given twice a day. In both the diabetic and the non-diabetic subjects, Ashvattha provided encouraging results on ED as well as on seminal parameters in comparison to the placebo.
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Role of media in the preparation of
Apamarga Ksharataila
Hitaba Gohil, Kinnari Dhruve, PK Prajapati
July-September 2010, 31(3):391-394
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77158
PMID
:22131746
Generally,
Tailas
and
Ghritas
have been prepared by using
Kalka
(paste) and
Drava
dravya
(liquid media usually
SwaRasa
or
Kwatha
). However,
Apamarga
Kshara taila
is prepared by using
Apamarga
Kshara drava
(the alkali is obtained after dissolving it in water, after obtaining it by burning, dissolving, and filtration of the same plant). Therefore, to evaluate the role of the media during the preparation, the
Taila
was prepared in different samples by using the fresh and dry paste of
Apamarga
along with
SwaRasa
and
Kwatha
of
Apamarga
. All the samples were tested through various analytical parameters, that is, pH, acid value, iodine value, saponification value, and soon. Finally, it was found that
Apamarga
Kshara taila
prepared by using fresh
Kalka
and
Ksharajala
was better and it was also an easy pharmaceutical procedure.
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PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Analgesic effect of
Lepidium sativum
Linn.
(
Chandrashura
)
in experimental animals
Nita D Raval, B Ravishankar
July-September 2010, 31(3):371-373
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77163
PMID
:22131742
Lepidium sativum
Linn, which is known as "
Aselio" locally, is frequently used by the villagers for the treatment of Sandhivata (osteoarthritis), with good therapeutic relief. Here, we have to observe the analgesic activity of the seed of Lepidium sativum
Linn in albino rats and Swiss albino mice with different parameters. The analgesic study was performed with acetic acid-induced writhing response in mice, formaldehyde-induced paw licking response in rats and tail flick response in mice. Experiments were carried out in two groups - therapeutic dose group and double dose group - with comparison with the control group. In the acetic acid-induced writhing syndrome, latency of onset was highly significantly increased in the therapeutic dose group and significant increase was found in the double dose group. In the formaldehyde-induced paw licking response, the test drug produced significant inhibition of neurogenic pain in the double dose group and significant inhibition of inflammatory pain in the therapeutic dose group. In the tail flick response, the test drug produced a mild to moderate effect in the therapeutic dose group and also in the double dose group.
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A clinical trial of Sri Lankan traditional decoction of
Pitawakka Navaya
in the treatment of
Kaphaja Shirsha Shoola
M. G. S. K. Maragalawaththa, E. R. H. S. S. Ediriweera, PB Chandimarathne
July-September 2010, 31(3):268-271
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77147
PMID
:22131725
Authentic Ayurvedic texts mention 11 types of
Shiro Roga
(diseases in the head).
Kaphaja Shirsha Shoola
, which occurs due to vitiation of
Kapha
and
Vata Dosha
, is one of them. Chronic sinusitis is a chronic inflammation of the sinuses. It can be correlated with
Kaphaja Shirsha Shoola
. Decoction of
Pitawakka Navaya
consists of nine ingredients; these are:
Bhoomyamalaka, Haritaki, Barangi, Chavya, Pippali, Salarka, Guduchi, Shunthi
and
Maricha
. These herbs, which pacify vitiated
Vata Dosha
and
Kapha
Dosha, are used by traditional physicians in Sri Lanka to treat
Kaphaja Shirsha Shoola
(chronic sinusitis). However, no scientific studies have been conducted to evaluate the efficacy of
Pitawakka Navaya
in the treatment of
Kaphaja Shirsha Shoola
. Hence, this clinical study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of the decoction of
Pitawakka Navaya
in the treatment of
Kaphaja Shirsha Shoola
. Sixty patients suffering from
Kaphaja Shirsha Shoola
were selected and examined. These patients were randomly divided into two groups of 30 patients each. The first group was treated with 120 ml of decoction of
Pitawakka Navaya
twice a day for 14 days. The second group was treated with 120 ml of placebo twice a day for 14 days. After treatment, most of the patients' symptoms were completely or partially relieved. In <10% of the patients, some symptoms were unchanged or aggravated. It is observed that the traditional decoction
Pitawakka Navaya
is beneficial for
Kaphaja Shirsha Shoola
(chronic sinusitis).
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Comparative study of
Upavasa
and
Upavasa
with
Pachana
in the management of
Agnisada
Ami Rajani, Mahesh Kumar Vyas, Hitesh A Vyas
July-September 2010, 31(3):351-354
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77166
PMID
:22131738
Ayurvedic management is not only concerned with the cure of the diseased person, but is also meant to maintain the health of the healthy person because it is used for
Dhatusamya. Langhana
is the prime tool in the process of
Dhatusamya
. In this research study,
Upavasa
plus
Pachan
a and
Upavasa
(among ten types of
Langhanas
) are applied in two different groups, using the random sampling method.
Upavasa
is taken as
Hina Matra Bhojana
- that is, gradually increasing the dose of
Ahara
(by
Padanshika Krama
) was applied on the basis of the
Ahara Shakti
of the
Atura
and status of the
Agnisada
. Furthermore, for the
Pachana, Shunthi (Zingiber officinale)
was selected. The subjects for the study were patients who had signs and symptoms of
Agnisada
and were between the age group of 20 and 60 years. In Group A (
Upavasa
plus
Pachana
) 83.77% and in Group B (
Upavasa
) 72.97% improvement was found, which was statistically highly significant (< 0.001).
Upavasa
plus
Pachana
and
Upavasa
were both found beneficial in promoting the
Agni
in patients with
Agnisada
. However, in the percentage-wise comparison Group A showed better result than Group B.
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EDITORIAL
Editorial
HM Chandola
July-September 2010, 31(3):267-267
DOI
:10.4103/0974-8520.77146
PMID
:22131724
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