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Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is the most common joint disorder and it mostly affects cartilage. Osteoarthritis (OA) is of two types, primary (idiopathic) and secondary. In idiopathic osteoarthritis, the most common form of the disease, no predisposing factor is apparent. Secondary OA is pathologically indistinguishable from idiopathic OA but is attributable to an underlying cause. The NSAIDs are the main drugs of choice in modern medicine which have lots of side effects and therefore are not safe for long-term therapy. According to Ayurveda OA can be correlated with Sandhivata which is mentioned by Acharya Charak as a sign and symptoms of Sandhigatavata are Shula, Shotha, Stambha, Sparsha-asahyata, Sphutana, Akunchana Prasarana Vedana. The aim of the present study was to see the local effect of Sarsapadi Taila, two times in a day for 30 days. Ingredient of Sarsapadi taila is Sarsap taila, Aadrak and Ajwain. The preparation of Taila was done as mentioned in Sharangdhar Samhita. The ratio of the three components is Kalka (AadraK+ Ajwain) one part, Sneha dravya (Sarsap taila) four parts and Drava (water) should be 16 parts. A pilot study was done in All India institute of Ayurveda hospital. In present study total 25 patients were treated with Sarsapadi Taila which was already taking modern analgesics. After the whole study results were analyzed and tapering the analgesic dose of medicine, there was mild significant changes in the condition of the patients. It is advised to Sarsapadi Taila can be used for the treatment of Sandhivata for a long time.
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Bronchitis refers to the inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles, which helps in the movement of the air through the lungs. Bronchitis can be of two types acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis is very common which mainly occurs due to respiratory infections like common cold and chronic bronchitis on the other hand occurs due to the constant irritation which leads to inflammation of the bronchi mainly due to smoking or environment dust and pollution. Major signs and symptoms are dyspnea, cough with sputum. Main risk factors involves smoking, environmental pollution, dust and recurrent lung infections. In Ayurveda it can be correlated with Tamakashwasa on the basis of similar manifestations. Drug delivery mode through nasal route is termed as inhalation therapy; it has various plus points as compare oral drug administration mode. There is an immediate effect, drug goes directly to the site of pathogenesis and quick abruption of the drug. Rasayana therapy is mainly refers to the attainment of the excellence of body fluids, this helps in the rejuvenation of the body and reduce the recurrence of the disease, it also helps in improving the strength and immunity of the body. A case study was done on bronchitis in the All India Institute of Ayurveda hospital. Inhalation therapy was given for 15 days followed by Rasayana therapy for one month. There was marked improvement in all the signs and symptoms of the disease along with increase in pulmonary function test, also there is no recurrence of the signs and symptoms of the disease after the whole course of treatment during follow up.
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Background: Large numbers of population suffer from the low back-pain. Prevalence increases linearly from third decade of life on, until the 60 years of age, being more prevalent in woman. Sciatica most commonly occurs when a herniated disk, bone spur on the spine or narrowing of the spine (spinal stenosis) compresses part of the nerve. It is commonly occurs due to the compression of lumbar nerves L4 or L5 or sacral nerves S1, S2 or S3 or by the compression of the sciatic nerve itself. This causes inflammation, pain and often some numbness in the affected leg. Gridhrasi is the one amongst the 80 types of Nanatmaja disorders of Vatavyadhi, It starts from Kati- prishta (pelvic region and Lumbosacral) radiating to Jangha (thigh) and Pada (feet) with impairment of lifting the leg. The gait of the person is very similar to vulture (Gridhra) hence the name is given as Gridharsi. Material and Method: A case controlled clinical study on a known case of Gridharsi has been done in All India Institute of Ayurveda Hospital. The treatment was planned on the basis of principles of Ayurveda mentioned in the context of Gridharsi including Erand-mooladi basti and oral medications. Result: after the whole course of treatment, patient got 70% relief in all sign and symptoms and changes in gait limping gait to normal gait. Conclusion: It can be concluded that Erand-mooladi basti and oral medications is more effective in Gridhrasi management.
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Obesity!! When anyone say this word what thought comes to our mind? A fat person with heavy distended abdomen, heavy obese legs, arms, puffy face. But do we think that the person who is obese suffered a lot due his/her weight. This is an era where more than 50% of the human being suffered from this major ailment which actually causes various other diseases like diabetes, hypothyroidism, hypertention, cardiopulmonary diseases. Obesity not only affect the body of a person but it has also a major impact over mind, mostly patient suffered from obesity also suffered with depression because of cutoff and rejection from the society. In Ayurveda also person who is obese/ Sthula is considered under Ninditya purusha which generally means abnormal. Modern medicine has treatment for this but to a very limited extent and it is very costly also. In Ayurveda there is vast reference for Sthaulya and its treatment. Case studies were done on Sthaulya roga in which Guggulu kalpa chikitsa was done and results were evaluated. There was drastic reduction in weight of the patients along with the reduction in inches of abdominal, arm and thigh girth within a month.
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The main objective of the present investigation is to evaluate the anti-inflammatory & analgesic activity of ethanolic extract of Shirishadi polyherbal compound on rats. Shirishadi compound consist of three herbal drugs namely- Shirisha (Albizzia lebbeck), Nagarmotha (Cyprus rotandus) & Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum).In Ayurveda (ancient Indian system of medicine) all these herbs alone or in combination with other herbs are commonly used in the managmant of bronchial asthma. In the carrageenan-induced rat paw edema test for acute inflammation, the extract of Shirishadi compound in doses of 50mg, 200 mg and 500 mg/kg body weight showed 77% and 79% and 81% inhibition of edema, respectively, at the end of 4h which is comparable to that of standard ( endomethacin) i.e. 92%. In the acetic acid induced writhing test the extract of Shirishadi compound ( 200 and 500 mg/kg body weight) showed a significant (p<0.001) reduction in the number of writhes with 65.6% and 70.9% of inhibition, respectively. In radiant heat tail-flick test the crude extract produced 58.1% (p<0.001) and 61.1% (p<0.001) elongation of tail flicking time 30 minutes after oral doses of 200 and 500 mg/kg body weight respectively . After 60 minutes the extract showed 56.3% (p<0.001) and 59% (p<0.001) elongation of tail flicking time. Experimental results showed that Shirishadi compound has persuasive anti-inflammmatory property along with significant analgesic activity.