Dhumapana is very effective treatment for upper clavicular diseases (Urdhvajatrugata Roga). It is also effective in coughing (Kasa Roga) and in induction of emesis. However it is not widely practiced. The curative aspect of Dhumapana is somewhat known in clinicians but its preventive and promotive aspect is neither much known nor practiced. Different types of Dhumapana are mentioned in Ayurvedic classics, made from different Dhumavarti, using different drugs; according to the need of action. It works on Vata and Kapha Dosha. It can be used for Shamana and Shodhana Karma. It can be advised at different stages of treatment to achieve these Karma. In this article an effort has been made to elaborate the preventive, promotive and curative aspect of Dhumapana.
Introduction: One of the baffling problems of mankind since time immemorial is the skin disease. Shvitra (Vitiligo) may become; a psychologically devastating disorder when it typically occurs in exposed areas. Aim: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of the Vamana and Virechana Karma in the management of the Shvitra (Vitiligo). Materials and Method: In this study total 92 patients of Shvitra were registered at Panchakarma dept. of I.P.G.T. and R.A. Hospital, Jamnagar. Patients were randomly divided in three groups by lottery random sampling method. In Group A - Vamana Karma and in Group B - Virechana Karma was given. After Shodhana in both Groups and in Group C Oral administration of Darvigomootra Ghanavati 6g/day with the Apamarghkshara Lepa for 8 weeks was given. Result: In VASI Score 2.16% and 4.61% relief was found in Group A and B respectively which was statistically highly significant. While in Group C 0.38% relief was found which were statistically insignificant. Conclusion: Any kind of Shodhana therapy either Vamana or Virechana play a key role in the management of Shvitra. For long far and sustainable effect of the therapy Shodhana should be performed priorly.
Jararoga can be incorporated in Geriatrics in modern parlance which is a branch of medicine concerned especially with problems of ageing and diseases of elderly people. It tends to vary in different age groups by genetic factors, dietary habits, socio-economically conditions, life style, occurrence of diseases etc. Ayurveda has considered aged or elderly as Jara or Vardhakya, a natural disease. During this period of life, due to Dhatukshaya, Vatavriddhi etc., Vatika disorders related to Gastro-intestinal tract like indigestion, abdominal distention, flatulence, diarrhoea, joint pain, backache, tremors in limbs, Insomnia are common problems. Among these constipation (Vibandha) is commonly complained by every second elder person. So, to treat this problem completely various Yogic procedures which are economically almost free can be a good alternative to treat constipation holistically. Management of geriatric G.I.T. problems especially constipation by Yoga can be done in two ways, by Yogic Ahara and by Yogic Vihara as Acharya Charaka says “Ahara Sambhavam Vastu Roga Aahar Sambhava”. Yogic Vihara means by various Yogic Kriyas and Asanas like Surya-namaskar, Vajrasana, Pashchimotanasana, Dhanurasana, Pranayama, Pratyahara and various Agnisarakriyas through one can get control over Apana Vayu by correcting Jatharagni successfully.
Pratishyaya (rhinosinusitis) is very difficult to treat as it happens with Sadhya Janak Nidana (sudden causative factor) also. Many times rapid and sudden onset is seen in Pratishyaya after exposure to even a weak causative factor. If this vicious cycle of Nidana (causative factor) and Roga (disease) continues and if treatment is neglected the Roga becomes Jeerna(chronic). At this stage it becomes necessary to cure the disease with Shodhana (purification) therapy rather Shaman (curative) therapy. In this type of chronic cases we can get good results with only Vamana Karma (emesis therapy). In modern medicine conservative management is the first choice and if the disease is not managed by it, they prefer surgery to maintain the drainage and ventilation of the sinuses. Vamana Karma with or without Nasya (nasal instillation) can give complete improvement in such cases. The burden and risks of surgery can be avoided and the quality of the patient’s life can be improved with Ayurvedic treatment.
Rakta is considered to be the cause of the origin, maintenance and the destruction of the body. It may be correlated with blood tissue of modern science on the basis of similarities described in both the sciences and so, Raktakshaya can be correlated with anemia. The statistical figure shows that more than 50% of Indian population is affected by anemia. Because of Jatharagnimandya, Rakta Dhatvagni gets disturbed and leads to Raktakshaya. Current study was carried out on 46 patients of Raktakshaya. Patients were divided into two groups with simple random sampling method. Group A was treated with the Panchakola tablet while Group B was considered as placebo group and was given rice powder tablet. Duration of the treatment was 6 weeks. Classical Ayurvedic signs and symptoms of Raktakshaya with hematological parameters like hemoglobin (Hb), serum total iron binding capacity (S.TIBC), serum iron, serum ferittin level and blood indices were studied before and after treatment. Group A showed statistically highly significant increase in Hb g% and significant increase in other subjective and objective parameters.
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