Background Ayurveda is an Indian traditional system of medicine. In the present era, the world is looking towards herbal medicine for its acceptability and safety. There are some medicinal plants in Ayurveda that are used across India under different local names and different botanical species. Pashanabheda is one among them, which is used in ashmari, basti shodhana, mutrakrichha, yoni roga, prameha, etc., and many different species are used under the name Pashanabheda. Purpose The purpose of this study is to find out the correct botanical identity of Pashanabheda based on the characteristics, effects, properties, and therapeutic uses mentioned in our classical texts. Materials and Methods Classical texts of Ayurveda, such as Samhita and Nighantu, other texts related to botany, taxonomy, and various scientific research articles as well as online search engines were reviewed and information was systematically collected, compared, and presented. Result Bergenia ligulata Wall., Aerva lanata Juss., Coleus aromaticus Benth., Kalanchoe pinnata (Linn.), Ammania baccifera Linn., Rotula aquatica Lour., Homonoia riparia Lour., and Bridelia retusa Spreng. are abundantly used under the name Pashanabheda in different regions of the country. We compared the effects, properties, and therapeutic indications of all species. After considering the botanical description, habitat, synonyms, and comparative analysis of effects and therapeutic indications of the various species, Berginia ligulata seems to be more appropriate and should be used as Pashanabheda. Conclusion It is concluded that Bergenia ligulata is widely acceptable for Pashanabheda. Aerva lanata, Coleus aromaticus, and several other diuretic plants are usually recommended to be used instead, but the habitat (growing among the rocks) and the clinical efficiency of Bergenia in dissolving the stones formed in the urinary tract fully justify the use of various names attributed to it.
{"title":"Controversial aspects of Pashanabheda in classical texts of Ayurveda","authors":"Mital Rabadiya, Tarun Sharma, S. Nathani","doi":"10.4103/jism.jism_15_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jism.jism_15_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background Ayurveda is an Indian traditional system of medicine. In the present era, the world is looking towards herbal medicine for its acceptability and safety. There are some medicinal plants in Ayurveda that are used across India under different local names and different botanical species. Pashanabheda is one among them, which is used in ashmari, basti shodhana, mutrakrichha, yoni roga, prameha, etc., and many different species are used under the name Pashanabheda. Purpose The purpose of this study is to find out the correct botanical identity of Pashanabheda based on the characteristics, effects, properties, and therapeutic uses mentioned in our classical texts. Materials and Methods Classical texts of Ayurveda, such as Samhita and Nighantu, other texts related to botany, taxonomy, and various scientific research articles as well as online search engines were reviewed and information was systematically collected, compared, and presented. Result Bergenia ligulata Wall., Aerva lanata Juss., Coleus aromaticus Benth., Kalanchoe pinnata (Linn.), Ammania baccifera Linn., Rotula aquatica Lour., Homonoia riparia Lour., and Bridelia retusa Spreng. are abundantly used under the name Pashanabheda in different regions of the country. We compared the effects, properties, and therapeutic indications of all species. After considering the botanical description, habitat, synonyms, and comparative analysis of effects and therapeutic indications of the various species, Berginia ligulata seems to be more appropriate and should be used as Pashanabheda. Conclusion It is concluded that Bergenia ligulata is widely acceptable for Pashanabheda. Aerva lanata, Coleus aromaticus, and several other diuretic plants are usually recommended to be used instead, but the habitat (growing among the rocks) and the clinical efficiency of Bergenia in dissolving the stones formed in the urinary tract fully justify the use of various names attributed to it.","PeriodicalId":16051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian System of Medicine","volume":"37 1","pages":"184 - 191"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139366069","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}
Kishore Das, D. Kumawat, Anita Sharma, Narayan Pandey
Background: Nicotine is one of the most widely abused drugs throughout the world. It is the main cause of most of the major noncommunicable diseases. As per the Global Adult Tobacco Survey of India, about 29% of the population is addicted to tobacco and various nicotine-containing products. As per estimates by WHO, the use of tobacco in various forms is responsible for 13.3% of all deaths in India. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study is to highlight the different Ayurvedic principles that can be used to prevent and manage nicotine addiction and withdrawal. Materials and Methods: The required information regarding this article has been taken from various clinical studies published by different authors in a variety of indexed and nonindexed journals, along with it personal clinical experience has been taken into consideration. Ayurvedic Samhitas, along with modern medical books, has also been taken into consideration. Ayurveda, which is a hub of many herbal preparation and procedures, have also suggested various ways to prevent and manage the symptoms arising due to addictive substances. The procedures include the use of medicated herbs, Padanshik Karma (gradual adopting and leaving) and Panchkarma procedures. Yoga and meditations, along with awareness and counseling, have also shown significant results in the prevention and treatment of nicotine addiction. Result and Conclusion: Thus, Ayurvedic principles of treatment like Sadvritta (good regimen or moral code of conduct), Achara Rasayana (lifestyle and behavioral modification), Satvyajaya Chikitsa (Ayurvedic psychotherapy), Padanshik Karma, Yoga and Meditation, awareness and counseling can be successfully used for management of nicotine addiction.
{"title":"The role of Ayurveda in management of nicotine addiction-Critical review","authors":"Kishore Das, D. Kumawat, Anita Sharma, Narayan Pandey","doi":"10.4103/jism.jism_82_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jism.jism_82_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Nicotine is one of the most widely abused drugs throughout the world. It is the main cause of most of the major noncommunicable diseases. As per the Global Adult Tobacco Survey of India, about 29% of the population is addicted to tobacco and various nicotine-containing products. As per estimates by WHO, the use of tobacco in various forms is responsible for 13.3% of all deaths in India. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study is to highlight the different Ayurvedic principles that can be used to prevent and manage nicotine addiction and withdrawal. Materials and Methods: The required information regarding this article has been taken from various clinical studies published by different authors in a variety of indexed and nonindexed journals, along with it personal clinical experience has been taken into consideration. Ayurvedic Samhitas, along with modern medical books, has also been taken into consideration. Ayurveda, which is a hub of many herbal preparation and procedures, have also suggested various ways to prevent and manage the symptoms arising due to addictive substances. The procedures include the use of medicated herbs, Padanshik Karma (gradual adopting and leaving) and Panchkarma procedures. Yoga and meditations, along with awareness and counseling, have also shown significant results in the prevention and treatment of nicotine addiction. Result and Conclusion: Thus, Ayurvedic principles of treatment like Sadvritta (good regimen or moral code of conduct), Achara Rasayana (lifestyle and behavioral modification), Satvyajaya Chikitsa (Ayurvedic psychotherapy), Padanshik Karma, Yoga and Meditation, awareness and counseling can be successfully used for management of nicotine addiction.","PeriodicalId":16051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian System of Medicine","volume":"84 1","pages":"169 - 175"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139365274","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}
{"title":"Revolutionizing Ayurveda education through simulation-based teaching and learning","authors":"G. Sawarkar","doi":"10.4103/jism.jism_54_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jism.jism_54_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian System of Medicine","volume":"2 1","pages":"147 - 148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139365571","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}
S. Mandal, V. Yadav, Meenakshi Sharma, Vivek Agarwal, Ragini Yadav, Girwar Sahu
Venous ulcer is the recurrent form of ulceration that occurs due to chronic venous insufficiency. Its annual prevalence rate is 1.69%. If not properly treated, it may lead to gangrene, cellulitis, and even amputation of the affected part. The condition can be correlated to Sirah granthi janya dushta vrana in classics. In the conventional system, conservative and surgical treatment is practiced, which has only a supportive role. Ayurveda treatment modalities have vast potential in various challenging skin conditions and ulcers. The present case report is the description of a venous ulcer of a 42-year-old male, which was diagnosed through a Doppler study of the venous system of lower limbs. Here, a holistic Ayurvedic approach, including Shamana chikitsa (pacifying therapy) and Jaloka (leech therapy), was employed for 3 months. Complete healing of the wound without any adverse effects was found.
{"title":"Management of nonhealing venous leg ulcer: A case report","authors":"S. Mandal, V. Yadav, Meenakshi Sharma, Vivek Agarwal, Ragini Yadav, Girwar Sahu","doi":"10.4103/jism.jism_7_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jism.jism_7_23","url":null,"abstract":"Venous ulcer is the recurrent form of ulceration that occurs due to chronic venous insufficiency. Its annual prevalence rate is 1.69%. If not properly treated, it may lead to gangrene, cellulitis, and even amputation of the affected part. The condition can be correlated to Sirah granthi janya dushta vrana in classics. In the conventional system, conservative and surgical treatment is practiced, which has only a supportive role. Ayurveda treatment modalities have vast potential in various challenging skin conditions and ulcers. The present case report is the description of a venous ulcer of a 42-year-old male, which was diagnosed through a Doppler study of the venous system of lower limbs. Here, a holistic Ayurvedic approach, including Shamana chikitsa (pacifying therapy) and Jaloka (leech therapy), was employed for 3 months. Complete healing of the wound without any adverse effects was found.","PeriodicalId":16051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian System of Medicine","volume":"12 1","pages":"208 - 211"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139365712","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 : 2023-07-01DOI: 10.4103/jism.jism_102_22
P. Gandhi, Chatrgun Lagad, Rajesh Ingole
Introduction: Rasashastra is a pharmaceutical branch that converts metals and minerals into potent and safe medicine. These metals and minerals must undergo many procedures like Shodhana (purifying process) and Marana (the process of making Bhasma) before their administration as potent and safe medicine. Hartala (orpiment) is one such mineral that, after proper processing, becomes highly potent and useful in Sleshmaroga, Raktapitta (bleeding disorders), Vatarakta (gout), Kustha (skin disorders), etc. It also produces toxic effects when used without the Shodhana procedures mentioned in the Rasa classics. The classics quote different pretreatment procedures for Hartala that are scattered throughout the texts of Rasa Shastra. Aims and Objectives: Here, an attempt has been made to compile and critically review all such references about Hartala Shodhana in terms of method and media. Materials and Methods: The Shodhana processes of Hartala were compiled from 25 classical texts and sorted by method, media, and principle used in the method. Modern literature is reviewed to explore the effect of the method and role of media used in Hartala Shodhana. Results: Fifty-two methods of Hartala Shodhana are described in classics on Rasashastra that can be categorized into five basic methods like Swedana (fomentation), Bhavana (wet grinding), Prakshalana (washing), Nimanjana (immersion), and Puṭapāka (incineration). Twenty-seven multiple liquid media, which includes 24 liquid media, two solid drugs (borax and lime), and one fruit (Kushmanda), are used as media for Shodhana. Conclusion: This study may serve as a pathway or guideline for further research on Hartala.
{"title":"Critical review of the liquid media and methods used in the Hartala (orpiment) purifying process","authors":"P. Gandhi, Chatrgun Lagad, Rajesh Ingole","doi":"10.4103/jism.jism_102_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jism.jism_102_22","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Rasashastra is a pharmaceutical branch that converts metals and minerals into potent and safe medicine. These metals and minerals must undergo many procedures like Shodhana (purifying process) and Marana (the process of making Bhasma) before their administration as potent and safe medicine. Hartala (orpiment) is one such mineral that, after proper processing, becomes highly potent and useful in Sleshmaroga, Raktapitta (bleeding disorders), Vatarakta (gout), Kustha (skin disorders), etc. It also produces toxic effects when used without the Shodhana procedures mentioned in the Rasa classics. The classics quote different pretreatment procedures for Hartala that are scattered throughout the texts of Rasa Shastra. Aims and Objectives: Here, an attempt has been made to compile and critically review all such references about Hartala Shodhana in terms of method and media. Materials and Methods: The Shodhana processes of Hartala were compiled from 25 classical texts and sorted by method, media, and principle used in the method. Modern literature is reviewed to explore the effect of the method and role of media used in Hartala Shodhana. Results: Fifty-two methods of Hartala Shodhana are described in classics on Rasashastra that can be categorized into five basic methods like Swedana (fomentation), Bhavana (wet grinding), Prakshalana (washing), Nimanjana (immersion), and Puṭapāka (incineration). Twenty-seven multiple liquid media, which includes 24 liquid media, two solid drugs (borax and lime), and one fruit (Kushmanda), are used as media for Shodhana. Conclusion: This study may serve as a pathway or guideline for further research on Hartala.","PeriodicalId":16051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian System of Medicine","volume":"37 1","pages":"199 - 207"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139365112","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}
Background: Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa (spiritual therapy) is a nonpharmacological treatment measure, which represents the divine or spiritual aspect of Ayurveda. Mantra (hymns) chanting as spiritual therapy is advocated for various physical and mental disorders in Ayurveda. Smriti (memory) is a recollection of past experiences, and Mana (mind) is the entity responsible for experiencing the present and recalling the past. Chanting hymns is protective of the mind and, hence, is expected to affect memory also. This study was done to see the effect of chanting hymns on memory in adolescent children. Materials and Methods: Thirty-five school children between 10 and 14 years of age were enrolled after obtaining consent from parents and assent from children. After obtaining ethical clearance from the Institutional Ethics Committee, the data collection started on April 11, 2022, and was completed on April 25, 2022. Audio-visual short-term memory was assessed by pen and paper tests. After a session of 15 min of hymns chanting for 15 days, the pen and paper tests were repeated to assess any change in memory. The results were statistically analyzed using the Student’s paired t test. Results: A statistically significant increase in short-term memory suggested by improved scores in recalled items and a reduction in incorrect entries after 15 days of hymns chanting was noted. The study showed a visible but statistically insignificant decrease in blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate of participants. Discussion: Chanting hymns functions through unexplainable modes of action. Udana Vata (Vata seated in the thorax), which is active during hymns chanting is known to stimulate the mind and work on memory. Reduction in anxiety and improvement in attention, these two proven effects of hymns chanting could also have contributed to improved memory. Conclusion: Study results suggested that chanting hymns improves short-term memory in adolescent children.
{"title":"Effect of Daivavayapashraya Treatment with special reference to Mantra chanting on memory in adolescent children: a nonpharmacological interventional study","authors":"C. Meghala, Champa Pant","doi":"10.4103/jism.jism_37_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jism.jism_37_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa (spiritual therapy) is a nonpharmacological treatment measure, which represents the divine or spiritual aspect of Ayurveda. Mantra (hymns) chanting as spiritual therapy is advocated for various physical and mental disorders in Ayurveda. Smriti (memory) is a recollection of past experiences, and Mana (mind) is the entity responsible for experiencing the present and recalling the past. Chanting hymns is protective of the mind and, hence, is expected to affect memory also. This study was done to see the effect of chanting hymns on memory in adolescent children. Materials and Methods: Thirty-five school children between 10 and 14 years of age were enrolled after obtaining consent from parents and assent from children. After obtaining ethical clearance from the Institutional Ethics Committee, the data collection started on April 11, 2022, and was completed on April 25, 2022. Audio-visual short-term memory was assessed by pen and paper tests. After a session of 15 min of hymns chanting for 15 days, the pen and paper tests were repeated to assess any change in memory. The results were statistically analyzed using the Student’s paired t test. Results: A statistically significant increase in short-term memory suggested by improved scores in recalled items and a reduction in incorrect entries after 15 days of hymns chanting was noted. The study showed a visible but statistically insignificant decrease in blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate of participants. Discussion: Chanting hymns functions through unexplainable modes of action. Udana Vata (Vata seated in the thorax), which is active during hymns chanting is known to stimulate the mind and work on memory. Reduction in anxiety and improvement in attention, these two proven effects of hymns chanting could also have contributed to improved memory. Conclusion: Study results suggested that chanting hymns improves short-term memory in adolescent children.","PeriodicalId":16051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian System of Medicine","volume":"13 1","pages":"156 - 162"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139364733","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}
Amisha Bavarva, V. Kori, SagarMahendrabhai Bhinde, C. Harisha, VinayJ Shukla
Background: Medhya Rasayana (MR) is a widely used polyherbal formulation containing Brahmi (Bacopa monneri Linn.), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis Chois), Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.), and Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia Wilsld Miers.). It is being used in psychological, neurological, and developmental disorders since long by Ayurveda practitioners. The pharmacopeial standards of this formulations is not available till date. Earlier few researchers had evaluated this formulation but generating consistent data of any drug is more important to reach the final quality control (QC) parameters. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate MR through pharmacognostical, physiochemical parameters and high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) fingerprinting in the process of establishing QC data. Materials and Methods: Preauthenticated raw drugs were procured, and MR was prepared at pharmacy, ITRA, Jamnagar. Organoleptic parameters and microscopic analysis of Churna (powder) were done at pharmacognosy department, ITRA, Jamnagar. Physiochemical analysis and HPTLC of MR were done at pharmaceutical laboratory, ITRA, Jamnagar. Result: Microscopic features of MR Churna were cross-checked with Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API) standards of individual ingredients, and it was found to have characteristics of all ingredients in it. In pharmaceutical parameters, pH value was 6.7, water-soluble extract was 9.8%w/w, methanol-soluble extract was 11.64%w/w, ash value was 8.20%w/w, and loss on drying was 4.01%w/w. HPTLC at 254 and 366 nm showed 6 and 13 spots, respectively. Conclusion: This study has generated preliminary data on pharmacognostical, pharmaceutical parameters and HPTLC in addition to reviewed available data of MR Churna. This fingerprinting along with data of previous researchers can be useful for future researchers to reproduce this formulation and to establish quality control parameters of MR Churna.
{"title":"Pharmacognostical and pharmaceutical analysis of “Medhya Rasayana”: A herbal nootropic Ayurveda formulation","authors":"Amisha Bavarva, V. Kori, SagarMahendrabhai Bhinde, C. Harisha, VinayJ Shukla","doi":"10.4103/jism.jism_30_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jism.jism_30_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Medhya Rasayana (MR) is a widely used polyherbal formulation containing Brahmi (Bacopa monneri Linn.), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis Chois), Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.), and Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia Wilsld Miers.). It is being used in psychological, neurological, and developmental disorders since long by Ayurveda practitioners. The pharmacopeial standards of this formulations is not available till date. Earlier few researchers had evaluated this formulation but generating consistent data of any drug is more important to reach the final quality control (QC) parameters. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate MR through pharmacognostical, physiochemical parameters and high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) fingerprinting in the process of establishing QC data. Materials and Methods: Preauthenticated raw drugs were procured, and MR was prepared at pharmacy, ITRA, Jamnagar. Organoleptic parameters and microscopic analysis of Churna (powder) were done at pharmacognosy department, ITRA, Jamnagar. Physiochemical analysis and HPTLC of MR were done at pharmaceutical laboratory, ITRA, Jamnagar. Result: Microscopic features of MR Churna were cross-checked with Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API) standards of individual ingredients, and it was found to have characteristics of all ingredients in it. In pharmaceutical parameters, pH value was 6.7, water-soluble extract was 9.8%w/w, methanol-soluble extract was 11.64%w/w, ash value was 8.20%w/w, and loss on drying was 4.01%w/w. HPTLC at 254 and 366 nm showed 6 and 13 spots, respectively. Conclusion: This study has generated preliminary data on pharmacognostical, pharmaceutical parameters and HPTLC in addition to reviewed available data of MR Churna. This fingerprinting along with data of previous researchers can be useful for future researchers to reproduce this formulation and to establish quality control parameters of MR Churna.","PeriodicalId":16051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian System of Medicine","volume":"10 1","pages":"163 - 168"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139364836","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}
The Charak Samhita is well known for its therapeutic results. It uses various dosage forms for treatment of various diseases, so we did an attempt to gather the knowledge of Sandhana Kalpana (fermented formulations) at one place which is scattered throughout the Samhita. To review the concept of Fermented formulations and its mechanism mentioned in clinical domain of Charaka Samhita. This is a review article of fermentative preparation in Charaka Samhita. Charaka Samhita and published literature in various databases/Journals which is a critical review. Charaka Samhita revealed 9 Asava Yoni (base materials used in fermentation) and 84 Asava (fermentative preparation). In Chikitsa of Charaka Samhita, a total of 29 references pertaining to preparation of fermentative formulations along with proportion of ingredients, Drava dravya (liquid), Sandhaneeya Dravya (fermenting materials), Prakshepa Dravya (addictives), Madhura Dravya (sweetening agents), Sandhana patra (fermentation vessel), Patra Samskara (preparation of vessel), method of preparation, Sandhana Sthala (location), time of fermentation and the duration for completion of process have been found, along with many references of various fermentative preparation like Kanji (acidic fermentation by using rice) Souviraka and Tushodaka (by using barley), etc. was found in Kalpa, Chikitsa, and Siddhi Sthana. Various methods of preparation of fermentative preparation are disseminated throughout text of Charaka Samhita. This review may help to aggregate the phenomenon of Fermented formulations along with peculiarities and indications as elucidated by Charaka.
{"title":"The status of fermented preparations in clinical practice: A charaka samhita review","authors":"Ganesh Tambe, Rohit Singh, Pramod Yadav, Pradeep Prajapati","doi":"10.4103/jism.jism_2_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jism.jism_2_23","url":null,"abstract":"The Charak Samhita is well known for its therapeutic results. It uses various dosage forms for treatment of various diseases, so we did an attempt to gather the knowledge of Sandhana Kalpana (fermented formulations) at one place which is scattered throughout the Samhita. To review the concept of Fermented formulations and its mechanism mentioned in clinical domain of Charaka Samhita. This is a review article of fermentative preparation in Charaka Samhita. Charaka Samhita and published literature in various databases/Journals which is a critical review. Charaka Samhita revealed 9 Asava Yoni (base materials used in fermentation) and 84 Asava (fermentative preparation). In Chikitsa of Charaka Samhita, a total of 29 references pertaining to preparation of fermentative formulations along with proportion of ingredients, Drava dravya (liquid), Sandhaneeya Dravya (fermenting materials), Prakshepa Dravya (addictives), Madhura Dravya (sweetening agents), Sandhana patra (fermentation vessel), Patra Samskara (preparation of vessel), method of preparation, Sandhana Sthala (location), time of fermentation and the duration for completion of process have been found, along with many references of various fermentative preparation like Kanji (acidic fermentation by using rice) Souviraka and Tushodaka (by using barley), etc. was found in Kalpa, Chikitsa, and Siddhi Sthana. Various methods of preparation of fermentative preparation are disseminated throughout text of Charaka Samhita. This review may help to aggregate the phenomenon of Fermented formulations along with peculiarities and indications as elucidated by Charaka.","PeriodicalId":16051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian System of Medicine","volume":"38 1","pages":"176 - 183"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139365171","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}
One of the unavoidable stages of human existence is aging, which is characterized by ongoing catabolic changes in the body. One of the distinguishing features of animals is hair and greying of hairs is a complex physiological phenomenon that occurs with normal ageing. The hair follicle undergoes both intrinsic (chronologic) and extrinsic (environmental) ageing, similar to the skin. Untimely ageing, also known as Akalaja vriddhavastha (early ageing), is the term used to describe the alterations brought on by a poor diet and lifestyle. Although clinicians frequently observe premature greying of the hair, they have relatively little to offer the patient. The classical Ayurveda as well as contemporary texts are utilized to gather data on pertinent subjects. Ayurveda management of greying of hair is different from contemporary science and it includes principles of Dincharya (daily regimen), Swasthavritta (preventive and promotive health), Achara rasayana (rejuvenation through the right code of conduct), Rasayana (rejuvenation), and use of Keshya (hair growth promoting) drugs. Ayurveda pharmacodynamics (Rasa panchaka) and reported actions on individual herbal drugs give an idea of the potential of Ayurveda to treat the premature greying of hairs efficiently.
{"title":"Premature graying of hairs: Ayurveda perspective","authors":"Yogesh Choukikar, Rahul Katkar, Shrinidhi Acharya","doi":"10.4103/jism.jism_13_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jism.jism_13_23","url":null,"abstract":"One of the unavoidable stages of human existence is aging, which is characterized by ongoing catabolic changes in the body. One of the distinguishing features of animals is hair and greying of hairs is a complex physiological phenomenon that occurs with normal ageing. The hair follicle undergoes both intrinsic (chronologic) and extrinsic (environmental) ageing, similar to the skin. Untimely ageing, also known as Akalaja vriddhavastha (early ageing), is the term used to describe the alterations brought on by a poor diet and lifestyle. Although clinicians frequently observe premature greying of the hair, they have relatively little to offer the patient. The classical Ayurveda as well as contemporary texts are utilized to gather data on pertinent subjects. Ayurveda management of greying of hair is different from contemporary science and it includes principles of Dincharya (daily regimen), Swasthavritta (preventive and promotive health), Achara rasayana (rejuvenation through the right code of conduct), Rasayana (rejuvenation), and use of Keshya (hair growth promoting) drugs. Ayurveda pharmacodynamics (Rasa panchaka) and reported actions on individual herbal drugs give an idea of the potential of Ayurveda to treat the premature greying of hairs efficiently.","PeriodicalId":16051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian System of Medicine","volume":"12 1","pages":"192 - 198"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139364981","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}
Introduction: Badhirya (hearing loss) is one among the Karnarogas (ear disease) described by all the Acharyas. It can be correlated with hearing loss or deafness. When Vatadosha, along with Kaphadosha, gets situated in Shabdavahisira, it will block the pathway of Sira and cause Badhirya (hearing loss). Almost 20% of the world’s population, or more than 1.5 billion individuals, suffer from hearing loss. India has a 6.3% prevalence of DHL in 1997, according to the WHO. From 76.5 million in 2008 to 100 million in 2018, it increased in India. With this high prevalence and its effect on the physical, mental, and social life of the patients, it’s important to find a cure for hearing loss. At least giving a better state from earlier conditions will also count in the efforts. In Ayurveda, treatment of Badhirya (hearing loss) includes Ghritapana, Rasayana Chikitsa (immunomodulation therapy), Nasya (nasal drops), Karnapoorana (ear drops), etc. And it is more effective and cost-effective too. Materials and Methods: Here, four patients aged between 18 and 30 years with complaints of hearing loss were selected. All patients were intervened with Vidaryadi Ghritapana (Vaidyaratnam Oushadhalaya, Thrissur, Kerala) Ksheerabala Taila (101 Avarti) (Nagarjuna Pharma, Kerala) Nasya (Nasal drops), Asanabilwadi Taila (Nagarjuna pharma, Kerala) Karnapoorana (Ear drops), Sarivaadi Vati (ITRA pharmacy) and Ashwaghabdhadi Churna (Anubhuta Yoga) (ITRA pharmacy) for 4 months. Follow-up of 2 months at intervals of 15 days was done in all the patients. Result: All patients showed gradual improvement in the conditions. Among four patients, the first patient showed significant improvement, and the other three showed marked improvement. Conclusion: It shows that the Vidaryadi Ghritapana, Ksheerabala Taila (101 Avarti) Nasya (nasal drops), Asanavilwadi Taila Karnapoorana (ear drops) along with oral medications are good choices of intervention for the management of Badhirya (hearing loss).
{"title":"Effect of Vidaryadi Ghrita and Ksheerabala Oil in the management of hearing loss: a case series","authors":"Sweta Prajapati, Shraddha Joshi, D. Vaghela","doi":"10.4103/jism.jism_8_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jism.jism_8_23","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Badhirya (hearing loss) is one among the Karnarogas (ear disease) described by all the Acharyas. It can be correlated with hearing loss or deafness. When Vatadosha, along with Kaphadosha, gets situated in Shabdavahisira, it will block the pathway of Sira and cause Badhirya (hearing loss). Almost 20% of the world’s population, or more than 1.5 billion individuals, suffer from hearing loss. India has a 6.3% prevalence of DHL in 1997, according to the WHO. From 76.5 million in 2008 to 100 million in 2018, it increased in India. With this high prevalence and its effect on the physical, mental, and social life of the patients, it’s important to find a cure for hearing loss. At least giving a better state from earlier conditions will also count in the efforts. In Ayurveda, treatment of Badhirya (hearing loss) includes Ghritapana, Rasayana Chikitsa (immunomodulation therapy), Nasya (nasal drops), Karnapoorana (ear drops), etc. And it is more effective and cost-effective too. Materials and Methods: Here, four patients aged between 18 and 30 years with complaints of hearing loss were selected. All patients were intervened with Vidaryadi Ghritapana (Vaidyaratnam Oushadhalaya, Thrissur, Kerala) Ksheerabala Taila (101 Avarti) (Nagarjuna Pharma, Kerala) Nasya (Nasal drops), Asanabilwadi Taila (Nagarjuna pharma, Kerala) Karnapoorana (Ear drops), Sarivaadi Vati (ITRA pharmacy) and Ashwaghabdhadi Churna (Anubhuta Yoga) (ITRA pharmacy) for 4 months. Follow-up of 2 months at intervals of 15 days was done in all the patients. Result: All patients showed gradual improvement in the conditions. Among four patients, the first patient showed significant improvement, and the other three showed marked improvement. Conclusion: It shows that the Vidaryadi Ghritapana, Ksheerabala Taila (101 Avarti) Nasya (nasal drops), Asanavilwadi Taila Karnapoorana (ear drops) along with oral medications are good choices of intervention for the management of Badhirya (hearing loss).","PeriodicalId":16051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian System of Medicine","volume":"14 1","pages":"149 - 155"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139365560","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}
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