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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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Ayurveda is eternal and continuous flow of ancient medicine, Now a day, Pratishyaya (Allergic rhinitis) is one of the most prevalent and common ailments. It is an atopic disease. Atopic is defined as familial tendency to sensitization to environment allergens (pollen, dust etc). It is a benign but chronic disease of upper airways and over all prevalence in round about 18% in general population. In Ayurveda, concept of allergy is scientifically explained under the Asatmayaj Vyadhi while its effects are explained in hereditary, Virudhahara, Dushivish and Ritusandhi. It is recurrent frequently and attending Jeerna avastha, Nasya is the line of treatment. In present time medical fraternity is attracted towards Nasya. It is a part of Panchakarma and is believed to be all round. The Present study tested efficacy of Pathaadi taila Nasya in the management of Pratishyaya w.s.r allergic rhinitis. The study was conducted on 15 patients, duration of 60 days. Total four sitting of Nasya Karma had done after having 7 days interval. After 14 days follow up the effect of Pathaadi tail Nasya assessed statistically based on the assessment criteria. It was observed that 14 days of Nasya karma decrease Pratishyaya, In this study we found that Pathaadi taila Nasya was effective in Pratishyaya.
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Increased levels of environmental pollution, especially air pollution due to industrialization, increased vehicles, re-suspended dust on roads due to vehicle movement and construction activities, open waste burning, combustion of various fuels and also seasonal influences from dust storms, forest fires, open field fires during harvest season, sea salt near coastal areas and decreased immunity due to factors like lifestyle modifications, food habits and climatic variations leads to innumerable health hazards. Among those one such condition is Vataja Pratishyaya with a similar clinical entity with that of allergic rhinitis. Allergy is a condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance. ‘Allergic rhinitis’ is characterized by inflammatory changes in the nasal mucosa caused by exposure to inhaled allergens. This is highly prevalent and common disease to the extent that 30% of the total diseases and around 20-30% of the Indian population suffers from the same. Allergic rhinitis is associated with number of co morbid conditions such as asthma, sinusitis, otitis media, atopic dermatitis and nasal polyps. The condition shows immediate hypersensitivity reaction of Nasal mucosa to allergens like pollen, dust, strong perfumes, smoke and cold climate. Pratishyaya is well known for its re-occurrence and chronicity. In this study Haridrakhanda was given internally for the management of Allergic rhinitis in children of 6 to 14 years of age group. Milk was given as anupana by considering the properties of drugs in the formulation and palatability in children. Subjective and objective parameters [according to ‘Total Nasal symptom score’, North West ENT and Allergy] were assessed and the results obtained were statistically significant.
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A severe and rare fungal illness, Mucormycosis also known as black fungus affecting some corona virus patient. It occurs in people with Diabetes, Hypertension, reduced immunity and immune-compromised state. Various pharmacological interventions are used for this treatment but little efficacy and its prognosis is also poor. Certain Panchakarma procedures and internal Ayurvedic medicines have been proved to be beneficial in the management of fungal sinusitis. A 79 year old male patient with complaints of sinusitis, facial and eye pain, generalized muscular pain especially over the nape of neck, right arm, and right leg, discoloration of skin, nasal congestion came to Panchakarma OPD in university college of Ayurveda, Rajasthan Ayurveda University Campus Jodhpur for treatment. The present report deals with a case of Rhino Orbito cerebral Mucormycosis managed by Panchakarma treatment along with internal medicines. The Ayurvedic diagnoses of Raktaja Pratishyaya and Krimija Shiroroga were made, and Panchakarma treatments such as Kavala/Gandusha (gargling), Nasya (nasal medication), Dhumapana and Karnapurana were performed, followed by internal medicines for 30 days. Nasyakarma is especially desired for diseases of the parts above the base of the neck (above the clavicle). This treatment method was found effective in controlling the progressive symptoms and improving the functional ability of the patient.