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Alopecia areata is characterized by circumscribed non-scarring loss of hair in single or multiple patches over the scalp or body hair. Histopathology shows perifollicular and intrafollicular inflammatory cells infiltrate composed mainly of lymphocytes, described as swarm of bees’ appearance. The characteristic lesion is an asymptomatic, smooth bald patch with normal skin within the patch. Fine regular pitting of nails and tachynochia is a common association. When the hair loss involves the entire scalp it is known as alopecia totalis. Khalitya in Ayurveda is a disease in which Pitta combining with Vata and getting into the pores of hairs (hair follicles) cause fall of hair, and then Kapha along with Rakta obstructs the pores of those hairs and makes it impossible for other hair to grow. As it does not destroy the hair follicles the potential for the re-growth is maintained for many years. However growth in alopecia totalis and universalis is limited. Material and Methods: The present clinical study is a case report on the efficacy of Shamana (pacification) medication along with Vamana (therapeutic emesis), Virechana (therapeutic purgation), Basti (therapeutic Enema) and Nasya (therapeutic nasal medication) and Raktamokshan (therapeutic bloodletting) in the management of a patient diagnosed as Alopecia totalis. Results: There was significant re-growth of the hair of the scalp. SALT Score improved from 97.76 to 2. Discussion: The collected data from this study suggests that Ayurvedic Shodhana (Purification) treatment along with Shamana medications can provide an efficient result for managing Alopecia totalis.
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by altered bowel habits and abdominal pain in the absence of detectable structural abnormalities. The pathogenesis of IBS is poorly understood, although roles for abnormal gut motor and sensory activity, central neural dysfunction, psychological disturbances, stress, and luminal factors have been proposed. About 10-15% of the population is affected at some time but only 10% of these consult their doctor because of symptoms. In Ayurveda, IBS can be correlated to Grahani Roga due to similarity in their clinical presentation. In this case an effort was made to treat a 32 years old male patient having symptoms of Muhurbaddha Muhurshithil (episode of constipated and loose stools), Apakwa Malapravritti (Stool with mucus), Udarshool (abdominal pain). Patient treated with various Panchakarma (five Bio-cleaning Ayurvedic therapies) procedures like Basti (herbal medicated enema), Takra Dhara (pouring Herbal medicated butter milk on head) and oral medications. At the end of 60 days of treatment patient got significant improvement in episode of constipated and loose stools (75%), distension of abdomen (75%), anorexia (100%) and stool with mucus (100%).
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Gridhrasi or sciatica in modern language is one the common condition of loco motor system disorder; it is a pain dominant disease and reduces human activity. In Ayurveda texts it comes under Vatavyadhi. Aim: To successfully manage acute case of sciatica through Panchakarma treatment. Materials and Methods- An acute case of sciatica was taken under consideration and was given Panchakarma therapies like Kati Basti, Abhyanga, Matra Basti for 23 days. Results and conclusion: The patient got 83.3% improvement in SLR test and nerve discomfort. It was noted that Panchakarma therapy is highly effective in treating acute cases of sciatica.