Background: A constellation of conditions known as the Metabolic Syndrome includes hyperglycaemia, elevated blood pressure, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia and central obesity. The two most significant criteria for this collection are central obesity and insulin resistance. Its frequency quickly increased in the modern period and has had a significant socioeconomic impact. Finding a safe and affordable treatment for Metabolic Syndrome is urgently needed because it is one of the primary risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. In the Ayurvedic classics, Santarpana Nimittaj Vikara (diseases due to overeating) is related to Metabolic Syndrome, and Lekhana Basti (therapeutic enema with scrapping properties) appears to be an effective treatment because it is one of the fastest methods to achieve apatarpana (fasting). Objective: The objective of the study is to evaluate the role of Lekhana Basti in Metabolic Syndrome. Material and methods: Patients of either sex who fulfilled the study's eligibility requirements and were aged between 20-60 years were enrolled. Lekhana Basti was given to each of the 21 patients in the morning for 15 days, along with Matra Basti (a type of oleaginous enema) in the evening. The same method was then done after a 15-day break. The final result was then seen after 15 days. Results: In terms of the criteria for weight, waist size, blood sugar fasting, and diastolic blood pressure, the intervention is highly significant; in terms of systolic blood pressure and LDL, it is significant; and in terms of triglycerides and HDL, it is not significant. Conclusion: Lekhana Basti is an ideal therapy for Metabolic Syndrome.
{"title":"ROLE OF LEKHANA BASTI IN METABOLIC SYNDROME: A CLINICAL TRIAL","authors":"Priyanka Sharma, Alok Kumar Srivastava, S. Tiwari","doi":"10.7897/2277-4343.15115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7897/2277-4343.15115","url":null,"abstract":"Background: A constellation of conditions known as the Metabolic Syndrome includes hyperglycaemia, elevated blood pressure, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia and central obesity. The two most significant criteria for this collection are central obesity and insulin resistance. Its frequency quickly increased in the modern period and has had a significant socioeconomic impact. Finding a safe and affordable treatment for Metabolic Syndrome is urgently needed because it is one of the primary risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. In the Ayurvedic classics, Santarpana Nimittaj Vikara (diseases due to overeating) is related to Metabolic Syndrome, and Lekhana Basti (therapeutic enema with scrapping properties) appears to be an effective treatment because it is one of the fastest methods to achieve apatarpana (fasting). Objective: The objective of the study is to evaluate the role of Lekhana Basti in Metabolic Syndrome. Material and methods: Patients of either sex who fulfilled the study's eligibility requirements and were aged between 20-60 years were enrolled. Lekhana Basti was given to each of the 21 patients in the morning for 15 days, along with Matra Basti (a type of oleaginous enema) in the evening. The same method was then done after a 15-day break. The final result was then seen after 15 days. Results: In terms of the criteria for weight, waist size, blood sugar fasting, and diastolic blood pressure, the intervention is highly significant; in terms of systolic blood pressure and LDL, it is significant; and in terms of triglycerides and HDL, it is not significant. Conclusion: Lekhana Basti is an ideal therapy for Metabolic Syndrome.","PeriodicalId":14253,"journal":{"name":"International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy","volume":"21 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140413948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Santosh L Yadahalli, Misriya Kh, Megha B, A. Desai
Grahani roga is a disease of significant clinical relevance in the modern era. It is a disease caused by a faulty lifestyle, which includes defective dietary habits, regimen and psychological factors. It resembles the symptoms of Ulcerative colitis. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine, especially in the rectum. Aims and objectives: To evaluate the effect of Piccha Basti along with Shirodhara in Grahani roga. Materials and methods: Takra Basti and Piccha Basti followed by Anuvasana Basti with Changeryadi ghrita in Kala Basti pattern, Shiro dhara with Medha kwatha ksheerapaka and shamana oushadhis were administered. Result: The treatment adopted is effective in the management of Grahani and has shown significant changes in the signs and symptoms of Grahani roga. Discussion: Takra Basti and Piccha Basti reduce the inflammation by its grahi, deepana and picchila guna. It also improves the functioning of Grahani. Piccha basti, due to its picchila guna, forms the coating over the intestine, thereby preventing further mucosa damage. Conclusion: Shodhana, shamana yoga, and dietic modification give maximum benefits. Hence, an effort has been made to treat Ulcerative colitis through Panchakarma.
{"title":"MANAGEMENT OF GRAHANI ROGA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ULCERATIVE COLITIS: A CASE REPORT","authors":"Santosh L Yadahalli, Misriya Kh, Megha B, A. Desai","doi":"10.7897/2277-4343.1516","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7897/2277-4343.1516","url":null,"abstract":"Grahani roga is a disease of significant clinical relevance in the modern era. It is a disease caused by a faulty lifestyle, which includes defective dietary habits, regimen and psychological factors. It resembles the symptoms of Ulcerative colitis. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine, especially in the rectum. Aims and objectives: To evaluate the effect of Piccha Basti along with Shirodhara in Grahani roga. Materials and methods: Takra Basti and Piccha Basti followed by Anuvasana Basti with Changeryadi ghrita in Kala Basti pattern, Shiro dhara with Medha kwatha ksheerapaka and shamana oushadhis were administered. Result: The treatment adopted is effective in the management of Grahani and has shown significant changes in the signs and symptoms of Grahani roga. Discussion: Takra Basti and Piccha Basti reduce the inflammation by its grahi, deepana and picchila guna. It also improves the functioning of Grahani. Piccha basti, due to its picchila guna, forms the coating over the intestine, thereby preventing further mucosa damage. Conclusion: Shodhana, shamana yoga, and dietic modification give maximum benefits. Hence, an effort has been made to treat Ulcerative colitis through Panchakarma.","PeriodicalId":14253,"journal":{"name":"International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy","volume":"2012 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140416247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Intelligence encompasses the capacity for critical thinking, learning from experiences, problem-solving, and adapting to new situations. The Intelligence Quotient (IQ) serves as a metric to gauge human intelligence derived from standardised tests or subtests designed for this purpose. In Ayurveda, this cognitive ability aligns with the concept of Medha (intelligence), involving a comprehensive understanding of existing knowledge, combining elements such as buddhi (intellective faculty), smriti (recollecting memory), and dhriti (grasping power). In contemporary scientific terms, these components collectively represent IQ. It is crucial to recognise that achieving a high IQ is influenced by various factors, including prenatal conditions (maternal nutrition and health), events during birth, postnatal circumstances, environment, and daily routines. Optimal IQ in children requires consistent attention to the mother's nutrition from the perinatal period up to early childhood, considering the prenatal, natal, and postnatal environments. Proper monitoring, coupled with adequate food and healthcare for the mother, can contribute to achieving optimal IQ in the child. Nutrition plays a vital role in cognitive development during early childhood, influencing brain growth and intellect. Unfortunately, parents often overlook this critical factor. Certain elements, such as nimitta (cause and effect knowledge), rupa grahanat (form recognition), sadrishyat (similarity understanding), saviparyaat (contrast comprehension), sattvaanubhandha (mind concentration), abhyasat (practice), gyanayogaat (metaphysical knowledge attainment), and punah srutaat (sequential partial communication), contribute to good memory. The impairment of indriya (sensory organs) can lead to a deficiency in knowledge. Therefore, a holistic approach that considers prenatal, natal, and postnatal factors, coupled with proper nutrition and healthcare, is crucial for fostering optimal intelligence and cognitive development in children.
{"title":"A REVIEW ON FACTORS AFFECTING MEDHA (INTELLIGENCE) IN CHILDREN","authors":"Sonam Jaguri, Shilpy Gupta, Vijendra Kumar","doi":"10.7897/2277-4343.15124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7897/2277-4343.15124","url":null,"abstract":"Intelligence encompasses the capacity for critical thinking, learning from experiences, problem-solving, and adapting to new situations. The Intelligence Quotient (IQ) serves as a metric to gauge human intelligence derived from standardised tests or subtests designed for this purpose. In Ayurveda, this cognitive ability aligns with the concept of Medha (intelligence), involving a comprehensive understanding of existing knowledge, combining elements such as buddhi (intellective faculty), smriti (recollecting memory), and dhriti (grasping power). In contemporary scientific terms, these components collectively represent IQ. It is crucial to recognise that achieving a high IQ is influenced by various factors, including prenatal conditions (maternal nutrition and health), events during birth, postnatal circumstances, environment, and daily routines. Optimal IQ in children requires consistent attention to the mother's nutrition from the perinatal period up to early childhood, considering the prenatal, natal, and postnatal environments. Proper monitoring, coupled with adequate food and healthcare for the mother, can contribute to achieving optimal IQ in the child. Nutrition plays a vital role in cognitive development during early childhood, influencing brain growth and intellect. Unfortunately, parents often overlook this critical factor. Certain elements, such as nimitta (cause and effect knowledge), rupa grahanat (form recognition), sadrishyat (similarity understanding), saviparyaat (contrast comprehension), sattvaanubhandha (mind concentration), abhyasat (practice), gyanayogaat (metaphysical knowledge attainment), and punah srutaat (sequential partial communication), contribute to good memory. The impairment of indriya (sensory organs) can lead to a deficiency in knowledge. Therefore, a holistic approach that considers prenatal, natal, and postnatal factors, coupled with proper nutrition and healthcare, is crucial for fostering optimal intelligence and cognitive development in children.","PeriodicalId":14253,"journal":{"name":"International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy","volume":"11 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140412238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Swati Malsariya, Bihani Sanjyal, K. Bharathi, Suman Jain, B. Pushpalatha
Didelphys uterus, also known as "double uterus," is a rare congenital anomaly characterised by the presence of two separate uteri, each with its cervix. This happens as a result of the Müllerian duct embryonic fusion failing. The chance of having a pregnancy in one of the uteri without having any complications during pregnancy is relatively low. We are reporting a case of a 24-year-old primigravida woman with a didelphys uterus. The patient presented with the complaint of leaking per vaginum at term gestation in hospital IPD. She had undergone ultrasonography many times during her pregnancy, but no ultrasound finding suspects any congenital anomaly of the uterus. During the ninth month of gestation, when the patient came with leaking per vaginal, two vagina were discovered with a thick longitudinal vaginal septum, so she underwent an elective caesarean section due to the potential risks associated with vaginal delivery and under the suspicion of two separate uteri. During caesarean section, uterus didelphys was confirmed as two uteri with separate fallopian tubes and ovary; one was gravid, and another was non-gravid. The management of this condition requires careful planning and coordination among the multidisciplinary team to ensure a successful and safe outcome. The present case report reveals her history, diagnostic workup, caesarean delivery, and management outcome.
{"title":"UNEVENTFUL PREGNANCY IN DIDELPHYS UTERUS DELIVERED THROUGH CAESAREAN SECTION: A CASE REPORT","authors":"Swati Malsariya, Bihani Sanjyal, K. Bharathi, Suman Jain, B. Pushpalatha","doi":"10.7897/2277-4343.1513","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7897/2277-4343.1513","url":null,"abstract":"Didelphys uterus, also known as \"double uterus,\" is a rare congenital anomaly characterised by the presence of two separate uteri, each with its cervix. This happens as a result of the Müllerian duct embryonic fusion failing. The chance of having a pregnancy in one of the uteri without having any complications during pregnancy is relatively low. We are reporting a case of a 24-year-old primigravida woman with a didelphys uterus. The patient presented with the complaint of leaking per vaginum at term gestation in hospital IPD. She had undergone ultrasonography many times during her pregnancy, but no ultrasound finding suspects any congenital anomaly of the uterus. During the ninth month of gestation, when the patient came with leaking per vaginal, two vagina were discovered with a thick longitudinal vaginal septum, so she underwent an elective caesarean section due to the potential risks associated with vaginal delivery and under the suspicion of two separate uteri. During caesarean section, uterus didelphys was confirmed as two uteri with separate fallopian tubes and ovary; one was gravid, and another was non-gravid. The management of this condition requires careful planning and coordination among the multidisciplinary team to ensure a successful and safe outcome. The present case report reveals her history, diagnostic workup, caesarean delivery, and management outcome.","PeriodicalId":14253,"journal":{"name":"International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy","volume":"1986 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140416671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ayurveda has an ancient heritage of traditional herbs in which Trikatu is very precious. Trikatu is a poly herbal preparation. It consists of three crude drugs namely Maricha (Piper nigrum Linn). Pippali (Piper longum Linn) and Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis Rosc) in the ratio of (1:1:1; ww). Trikatu also called as Katutrikam, Tryusnam, Vyosa. Trikatu is used as solo drug rarely, but it is an essential ingredient of numerous formulations and prescriptions of Ayurvedic medicine. Trikatu churna is considered as one of the best drugs to treat the condition of Ama (improperly digested absorbed and improperly metabolised food particles including free radicles). Trikatu is regarded as the drug of choice in cases of Agnimandya (poor digestion due to faulty digestive process). In Brihattrayi, it is recommended for various diseases due to Agni (digestive fire) vitiation such as Grahaniroga (Malabsorption syndrome), Udara roga (major diseases of abdomen surgical and medical like hepatomegaly, splenomegaly and ascites), Arsharoga (piles) etc. Its contents are dipana and pacana in their action. By virtue of these properties the drug becomes effective in managing ama. The objective of this article is to highlight classification, synonyms, pharmacological actions as described in various diseases, and different formulations of Trikatu in ancient Ayurvedic.
{"title":"A REVIEW ON TRIKATU CHURNA","authors":"Priyanka Sharma, Avadhesh Kumar, Ruby Rani Aggarwal, Sanjay Kumar Tripati","doi":"10.7897/2277-4343.15126","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7897/2277-4343.15126","url":null,"abstract":"Ayurveda has an ancient heritage of traditional herbs in which Trikatu is very precious. Trikatu is a poly herbal preparation. It consists of three crude drugs namely Maricha (Piper nigrum Linn). Pippali (Piper longum Linn) and Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis Rosc) in the ratio of (1:1:1; ww). Trikatu also called as Katutrikam, Tryusnam, Vyosa. Trikatu is used as solo drug rarely, but it is an essential ingredient of numerous formulations and prescriptions of Ayurvedic medicine. Trikatu churna is considered as one of the best drugs to treat the condition of Ama (improperly digested absorbed and improperly metabolised food particles including free radicles). Trikatu is regarded as the drug of choice in cases of Agnimandya (poor digestion due to faulty digestive process). In Brihattrayi, it is recommended for various diseases due to Agni (digestive fire) vitiation such as Grahaniroga (Malabsorption syndrome), Udara roga (major diseases of abdomen surgical and medical like hepatomegaly, splenomegaly and ascites), Arsharoga (piles) etc. Its contents are dipana and pacana in their action. By virtue of these properties the drug becomes effective in managing ama. The objective of this article is to highlight classification, synonyms, pharmacological actions as described in various diseases, and different formulations of Trikatu in ancient Ayurvedic.","PeriodicalId":14253,"journal":{"name":"International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy","volume":"44 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140409062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-10-31DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.1405135
Sharika Vipin, Jithesh M, Aparna Pm
Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric illness characterized by disrupted thought perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions. In Ayurveda, psychiatric illness is dealt with as one of the eight specialties, Bhutavidya. As per the presentation and severity of symptoms, schizophrenia can be categorized under the disease Unmada (Psychotic disorders) explained in Ayurveda psychiatry. Protocols including sodhana (Purification therapy), samana (Pacification therapy), and rasayana (Rejuvenation therapy) are being observed as effective in the management of schizophrenia. A 15-year-old male student presented with increased anger and impulsivity associated with increased use of mobile phones from 7 months. In the last 3 months, he gave with self-talk, self-laugh, and some finger mannerisms. Parents reported reduced self-hygiene, delusions, and auditory and visual hallucinations. The condition was diagnosed as Schizophrenia as per DSM–V criteria. As per Ayurveda, the condition was dealt with as pitta kaphaja Unmada, where the anger and impulsivity were considered as pitta dosha vitiation and decreased self-hygiene, preferred to be sitting alone, as kapha dosha vitiation. The protocol was fixed on the basis of dosha assessment which included shirodhara, snehapana, virechana, vasti, nasya, shiropichu, and samana medicines. Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) for schizophrenia was used for evaluation. The Interventions contributed to improvement in the patient’s symptoms prior to hospital discharge and there was also a significant reduction in the PANSS score.
{"title":"MANAGEMENT OF SCHIZOPHRENIA WITH SELECTED AYURVEDA PROTOCOL: A CASE REPORT","authors":"Sharika Vipin, Jithesh M, Aparna Pm","doi":"10.7897/2277-4343.1405135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7897/2277-4343.1405135","url":null,"abstract":"Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric illness characterized by disrupted thought perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions. In Ayurveda, psychiatric illness is dealt with as one of the eight specialties, Bhutavidya. As per the presentation and severity of symptoms, schizophrenia can be categorized under the disease Unmada (Psychotic disorders) explained in Ayurveda psychiatry. Protocols including sodhana (Purification therapy), samana (Pacification therapy), and rasayana (Rejuvenation therapy) are being observed as effective in the management of schizophrenia. A 15-year-old male student presented with increased anger and impulsivity associated with increased use of mobile phones from 7 months. In the last 3 months, he gave with self-talk, self-laugh, and some finger mannerisms. Parents reported reduced self-hygiene, delusions, and auditory and visual hallucinations. The condition was diagnosed as Schizophrenia as per DSM–V criteria. As per Ayurveda, the condition was dealt with as pitta kaphaja Unmada, where the anger and impulsivity were considered as pitta dosha vitiation and decreased self-hygiene, preferred to be sitting alone, as kapha dosha vitiation. The protocol was fixed on the basis of dosha assessment which included shirodhara, snehapana, virechana, vasti, nasya, shiropichu, and samana medicines. Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) for schizophrenia was used for evaluation. The Interventions contributed to improvement in the patient’s symptoms prior to hospital discharge and there was also a significant reduction in the PANSS score.","PeriodicalId":14253,"journal":{"name":"International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139307142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-10-31DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.1405141
SS Teerthe, Rajesh Sm, B. Kerur
In this present study total four different family medicinal plants namely Azadirachta indica, Cascabela thevetia, Ficus benghalensis and Cassia angustifolia leaves parts collected from the different places of Bidar, Kalaburagi & Yadgir districts. By using standard ratio of FAAS instruments, the solution samples for analysis of elements were prepared. Further analysis of the total 7 essential elements like Mg, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, As and Pb were done respectively. The Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (FAAS) is analytical, or radiation source instrument and it is useful for the quantitative analysis of any materials. The average concentration of elements varied between 0.01 mg/L to 1.7 mg/L in all 4 studied Ayurvedic medicinal plants. Here Mg and Pb concentration found to be in higher range, compared to the other elements. Further all studied elemental content were found to be under the permissible limits of WHO. Results could be useful in study of metabolic, enzymatic and physical activity of the samples and also useful for the new modern medicinal preparations. The variations of elemental concentrations in environmental samples were dependents on earth geological soil formation.
{"title":"CONTENT OF ELEMENTS IN AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL PLANTS ANALYZED BY USING FAAS INSTRUMENTS","authors":"SS Teerthe, Rajesh Sm, B. Kerur","doi":"10.7897/2277-4343.1405141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7897/2277-4343.1405141","url":null,"abstract":"In this present study total four different family medicinal plants namely Azadirachta indica, Cascabela thevetia, Ficus benghalensis and Cassia angustifolia leaves parts collected from the different places of Bidar, Kalaburagi & Yadgir districts. By using standard ratio of FAAS instruments, the solution samples for analysis of elements were prepared. Further analysis of the total 7 essential elements like Mg, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, As and Pb were done respectively. The Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (FAAS) is analytical, or radiation source instrument and it is useful for the quantitative analysis of any materials. The average concentration of elements varied between 0.01 mg/L to 1.7 mg/L in all 4 studied Ayurvedic medicinal plants. Here Mg and Pb concentration found to be in higher range, compared to the other elements. Further all studied elemental content were found to be under the permissible limits of WHO. Results could be useful in study of metabolic, enzymatic and physical activity of the samples and also useful for the new modern medicinal preparations. The variations of elemental concentrations in environmental samples were dependents on earth geological soil formation.","PeriodicalId":14253,"journal":{"name":"International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139309329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-10-31DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.1405138
Pooja Bharani, Sourabh Jain, Arti Jain, Satendra Singh
In the current scenario, Nosocomial infections (NI) due to environmental contamination in shared settings of health care, are a serious public health issue affecting millions of people every year worldwide. Therefore, this study aims to create a microbiological profile of high touch areas of Critical and Non-Critical units in Teaching Hospital of Madhya Pradesh. This Cross-sectional Study deals with bacterial (aerobic and anaerobic) surveillance and its antimicrobial susceptibility testing which will aid in enlisting antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and guide us in the use of antimicrobials judiciously. A total of 128 samples were taken from Critical care units and non-Critical units from eight surface locations classified into categories of immediate patient environment and commonly used equipment. These samples were then processed for isolation and identification by standard methods. Out of 128 samples, 28 (21.8%) samples were culture positive for aerobic only and none for anaerobic bacteria. Among which more culture positive samples were isolated from non-Critical units 53.5%, topping the list of contamination were General Medicine ward and Gynecology ward (17.8 %). The majority of isolated microorganisms were Staphylococcus aureus of which 38.4% were MRSA. It showed maximum resistance for Ampicillin (AMP) and was most sensitive to Gentamicin (GEN). Present study highlights that control of Staphylococcus aureus infection (including MRSA) in hospitals is essential. It can be achieved by proper implementation of hospital infection control measures and regular surveillance activity.
{"title":"MICROBIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF HIGH TOUCH AREAS OF CRITICAL AND NON-CRITICAL UNITS IN TEACHING HOSPITAL OF MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA","authors":"Pooja Bharani, Sourabh Jain, Arti Jain, Satendra Singh","doi":"10.7897/2277-4343.1405138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7897/2277-4343.1405138","url":null,"abstract":"In the current scenario, Nosocomial infections (NI) due to environmental contamination in shared settings of health care, are a serious public health issue affecting millions of people every year worldwide. Therefore, this study aims to create a microbiological profile of high touch areas of Critical and Non-Critical units in Teaching Hospital of Madhya Pradesh. This Cross-sectional Study deals with bacterial (aerobic and anaerobic) surveillance and its antimicrobial susceptibility testing which will aid in enlisting antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and guide us in the use of antimicrobials judiciously. A total of 128 samples were taken from Critical care units and non-Critical units from eight surface locations classified into categories of immediate patient environment and commonly used equipment. These samples were then processed for isolation and identification by standard methods. Out of 128 samples, 28 (21.8%) samples were culture positive for aerobic only and none for anaerobic bacteria. Among which more culture positive samples were isolated from non-Critical units 53.5%, topping the list of contamination were General Medicine ward and Gynecology ward (17.8 %). The majority of isolated microorganisms were Staphylococcus aureus of which 38.4% were MRSA. It showed maximum resistance for Ampicillin (AMP) and was most sensitive to Gentamicin (GEN). Present study highlights that control of Staphylococcus aureus infection (including MRSA) in hospitals is essential. It can be achieved by proper implementation of hospital infection control measures and regular surveillance activity.","PeriodicalId":14253,"journal":{"name":"International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139309336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-10-31DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.1405144
Priyanka Dwivedi, Sujata Rajan
According to WHO statistics, 467 million women were projected to be in perimenopause state in the year 1990, and this number is expected to increase to 1200 million by 2030. It is defined as the transitional period of two to eight years, antecedent to menopause and one year following the last menstrual period when the endocrinological and biological changes occur. In today’s scenario, women have a multifaceted perspective and contribute to society by their preposterous physical and mental achievements in every domain. The menopausal transition is amalgamated by different vasomotor, mental, genital, locomotor and GIT-related manifestations and consequently requires treatment for the same. In Ayurvedic texts, perimenopause can be compared with Rajonivritti janya kaal. When estrogen production falls below a critical value, it no longer impedes the production of FSH and LH; instead, they are produced in large and continuous quantities around menopause, but as the remaining primordial follicles become atretic, the production of estrogen by the ovaries falls eventually. The following physiological changes are noticed due to the loss of estrogen in the female body: Hot flushes characterized by extreme flushing of the skin, psychic sensation of dyspnea, irritability, fatigue, anxiety, decreased strength and calcification of bones throughout the body. There is a need for multi-centred randomized trials and future research in this domain where the fundamentals of Ayurveda can be incorporated into menopause management.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-31DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.1405146
Pallavi Joshi, P. Vyas, H. Singhal
The Ayurveda system of medicine has appreciable antiquity, dating back to about 5000 years B.C. Materia Medica of Ayurveda contains resources in the form of drugs derived from plant, animal, metal, and mineral sources. Gold is found in the form of fine gold dust, red colloidal solution, Suvarnapatra, Suvarnabhasma, Suvarnaparpati, Kharaliya (triturated) formulations, and Sindoorkalpa. These are used in single or in combination form along with Ghrita and Madhu (honey) to enhance Medhya (intellect) and Rasayana (rejuvenation). Bhasmas are Ayurvedic metal-based preparations manufactured through various steps along with the use of certain herbs. Thus converting raw metal into its therapeutic active form known as Suvarna Bhasma. This Suvarna Bhasama is a traditional Ayurvedic medicine that contains nano and colloidal gold particles. In this review article, the author tries to gather all available information on gold that establishes its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-carcinogenic, anti-rheumatic and antioxidant properties through published research articles and experimental and clinical studies.
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