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Sushruta Samhita is one of the foundational literature included in the Brihat traiye literatures of Ayurveda. Out of 37 different Ganas mentioned in Sutra Sthana of Sushruta Samhita, Dravya-sangrahaniya-adhyaya; Salsaradi-gana is one of them in which 23 medicinal plants have been described. Classically Salsaradi-gana is clinically indicated for Kushta (skin diseases), Prameha (diabetes mellitus), Pandu (anemia), and Kapha-medo-vishoshana (anti-hyperlipidaemic) disease. For this study, a review of the original commentary of Acharya Dalhana and Acharya haranchandra on Sushruta Samhita and the scientific research papers published on the medicinal plants listed in the Salsaradi-gana of Sushruta Samhita in indexed journals is done. Out of 23 medicinal plants mentioned 8 plants have controversial identification. The controversy in the identification of these medicinal plants is seen directly affecting the pharmacological action and clinical efficacy. Those 8 plants’ controversial identity is cleared with the establishment of a genuine plant for each of the plants through scientific and classical justification.
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Cellulitis and Psoriasis are common bacterial skin infections. Psoriasis affects 1-3 percent of the world's population. According to Ayurveda, it is a curable disease, and leech therapy, a bloodletting method is considered the effective method in the treatment of psoriasis and cellulitis with no side effects. To evaluate the efficacy of leech therapy, Ayurvedic medicine, and lifestyle modification in the management of psoriasis complicated by recurrent cellulitis and other co-morbidities. This is a case report of a known diabetic and obese 39-year-old female patient. An Ayurvedic management plan and dietary modifications with leech application were administered to the patient. Leech application was done in five sessions with regular follow-ups. Leech therapy showed outstanding results in producing symptomatic relief for patients. It has helped the patient in reducing the condition of Psoriasis and Cellulitis with no common steroid therapy complications like weight gain and hyperglycemia. In this study, leech therapy showed excellent results in producing symptomatic relief for the patient. Leech therapy has a considerable anti-psoriatic and anticellulite impact without causing any toxicity or side effects.
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Background: In Ayurveda all the skin diseases are described under the term Kushtha which is mentioned as a Raktapradoshaja vikara. Due to Rakta dusti several disease pathogenesis accurse in population which leads to Raktapradoshaja vikara.Methods: Present study aimed to conduct a cross-sectional survey based study for investigating the role of Raktapradoshaja nidana in the pathogenesis Kushtha (skin diseases). A duly prepared proforma was prepared based on various etiology of Raktapradoshaja vikara mentioned in classical texts of Ayurveda. Total 500 patients diagnosed as skin disease were screened on the basis of prepared questionnaires prior obtaining the ethical clearance form IEC, NIA, Jaipur (IEC/ACA/2017/60 dated 26/04/2017).Results: Based on over all observation the present survey study explains an easy diagnostic criterion for the different types of Raktapradoshaja vikara mentioned in Ayurveda. Here a unique attempt was taken for quantitative analysis of various classical nidana in relation to the pathogenesis of the disease Raktapradoshaja vikara.Conclusions: Analyzed data of all these extreme exposure of nidana may provide a significant role for diagnosis, prognosis, as well as prevention of the disease of Raktapradoshaja vikara.
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Background: Low back pain (LBP) is the fifth most common reason for physician visits, which affects nearly 60-80% of people throughout their lifetime. The lifetime prevalence of low back pain is reported to be as high as 84%. The most common type of low back pain is Mechanical low back pain. There are various risk factors for mechanical low back pain which are usually classified into physical, physiological and psychological factors. Heavy manual work and lifting weights constitute the physical work factors. Twisting, sitting for long hours, driving and whole body vibrations are also few physical causes. Low physical fitness and trunk muscle weakness are the physiological factors. The essential factors, which should always been taken into consideration in case of pain, are the psychosocial issues such as social influence, monotonous work, low job satisfaction, stress, anxiety, fear and depression. If left untreated or delay in the treatment may lead to degenerative changes. So, the aim of the study was to check the effectiveness of Lumbar Stabilization exercises with laser therapy In Patients with mechanical low back pain. Materials and methods: 60 patients were included in the study which was divided into two groups; Group A and Group B, 30 patients in each group. Subjects were randomly selected and assigned to each group. Pre-test measurements of the patient were done with the help of two measures - RolandMorris Low Back Pain and Disability Questionnaire for disability and Goniometer was used for range motion of lumbar spine movements for each group. The Subjects in Group-A were given Laser Sreenivasu Kotagiri, Neeti Mathur, Ashwin Kumar, Anup Kumar Song. Effectiveness of lumbar stabilization exercises with laser therapy in patients with mechanical low back pain. IAIM, 2019; 6(9): 117-126. Page 118 therapy for 10 minutes along with Kinesiotaping. The Subjects in Group-B were given Lumbar Stabilization exercises with laser therapy. Result analysis was done by Results: On comparing Group A and Group B for post-treatment RMQ score, results showed a significant difference (p=0.001). The overall study proved that Lumbar stabilization exercises along with laser therapy were more significant for Mechanical low back pain in improving Pain and decreasing the disability level. Conclusion: The analysis obtained indicated that Group B (Lumbar stabilization exercises along with laser therapy) showed more significant improvement when compared to Group A (Laser therapy along with Kinesiotaping).