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Introduction: Collection of medicinal herbs having similar effect are collectively known as Gana (group) in Samhita and Vargas (category) in Nighantu. Surasadi Gana is included in 37 of such groups mentioned in Sushruta Samhita, with 21 Herbs completing the group. This article is made in a view to review the importance and utility of few herbs included in Surasadi Gana indicated for the management of respiratory disorders. Material and Methods: The literature regarding the drugs mentioned in the group, collected from different Ayurveda classics. Research papers are compiled from published sources and discussed in light of therapeutic effects. Observation and Result: Maximum of the herbs in this group are having properties as Katu rasa (pungent) and Ushna veerya (hot potency). Such herbs are predominantly advised in Kapha (phlegm humour) dominant diseases, viz. Kasa (cough), Shwasa (asthma), Pratishyaya (common cold), Kushtha (skin disorders), Krimi (worm infestation) and Vrana (wound). Conclusion: The herbs, despite having several Ayurvedic indications, the respiratory tract is the focus of the specific activity.
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In the present era of COVID -19, management of respiratory disorders is becoming a challenge to the world. Ayurveda, the science of life, provides a lot of hope in the present condition by assuring better results in the field of prevention and management of respiratory diseases. Cough carries out an essential protective function for the respiratory tract and lungs. Kasa (cough) is one of the commonest complaints in day-to-day life and it is also a symptom of various diseases of the respiratory system. In Ayurveda, Acharyas have explained Kasa in detail. They have described five types of Kasa. Among the various respiratory diseases, Vataja Kasa (dry cough) has been selected here. In the contemporary science, it can be correlated to Allergic Bronchitis, which is one of the common problems throughout the world. In the present study Vasa Bhavit Haridra Churnam (VBHC) has been selected from Siddh Bhaisajya Manimala and further details regarding the ingredients were collected from various text books, PubMed, research articles, previous works done etc. As per the data collected, Allergic Bronchitis when treated with Vasa Bhavit Haridra Churnam will be effective in relieving the symptoms. Ayurveda has a vital role to play in the field of respiratory ailments.
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Objectives: The aim of this work is to carry out a phytochemical study and to evaluate in vitro antibacterial potential of the aqueous extract of Phyllanthus niruri, a plant traditionally used in Kasai Oriental (DR Congo) against various bacteriosis and non-bacterial diseases. Study Design: P. niruri, was selected from a list resulting from an ethnobotanical survey carried out in Kasai Oriental because of the number of citations and recipes involving it, the level of preference of the species as well as the diversity of diseases treated and the plebiscite of its effectiveness by local traditional healers. To contribute to the enhancement of this plant traditionally used against various bacteriosis and to confirm its potential antibacterial power, it was subjected to phytochemical screening and its aqueous extract was tested in vitro on bacterial strains. Place and Duration of the Study: The period of this research went from December 2017 to February 2018. The analyzes were carried out at the physico-chemical and microbiological analysis laboratories of the Congolese Control Office of Mbujimayi (DR Congo) and at the Biology and Chemistry laboratories of the ISP Mbujimayi. Methodology: The chemical groups of the bioactive substances were sought using the classic methods of characterization in solution by precipitation, coloring and foam reactions. The diameters of the zones of inhibition, MICs and CMBs of the aqueous extract of this plant were determined in vitro against 20 bacterial strains subjected to the test. Results: P. niruri contains various bioactive chemical groups. Its aqueous extract showed antibacterial activity in vitro against several of 20 tested bacterial strains. According to the MICs and CMBs, the inhibitory action spectrum covers 12 bacterial strains out of the 20 tested. Conclusion: The results found confirm that P. niruri has antibacterial principles and a therapeutic potential by the presence of several bioactive substances and the inhibitory power of its aqueous extract on some bacterial strains tested.
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Majority of the patients having cough (Kasa) is the presentation of respiratory disease. In general, air pollution; smoking and improper food habits are the triggering factors, which enhance this disease. Since the time 2nd wave of COVID 19 has gone the patients these days are coming with the major complaints of severe itching in the throat along with dry cough. Kasa is Kapha-Vata dominant disorder having 5 types, among which the pattern of cough relates to most of the symptoms of Vatik Kasa. The drugs like Vasavaleha and Chandramruta rasa helps to alleviate the vitiated Kapha Vata Dosha along with Haritaki as Anulomna and Abhyanga with Sarshapa taila mixed with Saindhava lavan, and Vashpa swedana on Uraha Pradesh. The major symptoms of Vatika Kasa subsided within 3 days and rest of the symptoms got cured in 10 days. Aim: Management of Vatik Kasa by Ayurvedic treatment modalities. Methodology: The study was conducted on three patients having symptoms of Vatik Kasa. In this case series, 3 patients were treated with local Abhayanga and Swedana, Haritiki, Vasavaleha and Chandramruta rasa and for 10 days. Conclusion: The use of Vasavaleha and Chandramruta rasa Muhurmuha along with local Abhyanga and Swedana showed significant improvement in the symptoms of the patients. Improvement was quite quick and highly significant on the symptoms of Vatika Kasa.
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Vataja Kasa (presented by Shushka Kasa, Prasakta Vega, Shirah Shoola, Hrit Shoola, Parshwa Shoola, Swara Bheda and kshamana) has an increasing prevalence overtime due to the external influences such as industrialisation, urbanisation, environmental pollution and population explosion. Since it’s a demanding health concern, Vataja Kasa was taken up for the present clinical study and was approximately co-related to Tropical Pulmonary Eosinophilia (TPE) which is an immune hyper-responsiveness to microfilariae trapped in the lungs, characterised by paroxysmal nocturnal cough, breathlessness, wheezing, chest pain, scanty sputum production and eosinophilia. The study was conducted with the prime aim of assessing the efficacy of the trial drugs Vishwadi Leha and Bharangyadi Leha in the management of Vataja kasa – TPE. The Clinical trial included 40 patients of Vataja Kasa categorized into two groups (20 in each). In Group A-Vishwadi Leha (3 gms) and in Group B- Bharangyadi Leha (3 gms) were administered thrice daily along with quantity sufficient warm water after food for 30 days. The findings were recorded, assessed and graded accordingly on the 14th and 30th day. The results were analysed statistically for ‘p’ value using student’s paired t-test before and after treatment. Significant results (p<0.001) were observed in both groups. Comparative study between percentages of improvement in Group A showed 5% (based on subjective parameters) and 7% (based on objective parameters) more improvement than that of Group B. Based on the results, it was concluded that Vishwadi Leha has a slightly better result than Bharangyadi Leha in the management of Vataja Kasa-TPE.