Relevance of metal based Ayurvedic formulations in the management of recurrent acute/ chronic pancreatitis

Abstract

Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis/ Chronic Pancreatitis (RAP/ CP) is generally marked by sudden onset of symptoms like severe abdominal pain, vomiting and weight loss that needs emergency hospitalization. Owing to irreversible and progressive nature of the disease and limitations of conventional treatment, many patients look for an alternative solution. Here, we report data of 250 well diagnosed cases of acute recurring/ chronic pancreatitis, enrolled in between January 1997 to August 2016, in our Ayurvedic clinical practice in Northern part of India. Ayurveda is well recognized as an independent medical system parallel to conventional medicines in India and a subject is free to opt for any system of medicine for the prevention and treatment of any ailment. The subjects were treated with a complex herbo-mineral formulation based on the principles of Rasa Shastra in Ayurveda that deals with the therapeutics of processed metals in the prevention and treatment of diseases. They were also prescribed a regulated balanced diet and lifestyle. Significant improvement has been noted in subjects who have completed the treatment.

Impact Evaluation of Ayurvedic Treatment Protocol on Three Hundred Nineteen Cases of Different Variants of Pancreatitis

“…As per the prevailing laws, a registered Ayurvedic practitioner can prepare his own medicines for use in his clinical practice, without obtaining any drug manufacturing licence [12]. In this scenario, a North India based Ayurvedic physician has reported significant and sustainable results in treating RA/CP patients [13][14][15]. The growing reputation of this centre attracts a fair number of Pancreatitis patients from various parts of India and abroad.…”