ABSTRACT
The digitalization of the world has influenced people to have access on all the things through technologies like use of computers, mobiles etc and excess use of this has caused various problems and one among them is usage of these gadgets in improper position which is the causative factor for Greeva Sandhigatavata and shows Sandhi Shoola, Sandhi Shotha, Vatapoorna Druti Sparsha and Prasarana Akunchana Vedana which can be correlated to Cervical Spondylosis which also shows similar symptoms like pain in the neck, stiffness, radiating pain and tenderness. So the study was carried on 10 patients, 5 patients in each group to evaluate the efficacy of Greevabasti with Prasarini Taila in Group A and Nasya Karma with Parinitakeriksheera Taila in Greeva Sandigatavata w.s.r. to cervical spondylosis as Pradhana karma after Poorava Karma of Snehana and Swedana in both the groups. The study revealed that Sandhishoola (joint pain) and Sandhishotha (joint Swelling) where highly significant statistically and Sandhisthabdhata was significant statistically in Group A, and in Group B Sandhi Sthabdhata shown highly significant results.
ABSTRACT
Vishwachi is one among the Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhi. It affects the neck and upper extremities with signs and symptoms like Ruk, Stambha, Toda, Karmakshaya and Chestapaharana of Bahu as explained by different Acharyas. Dalhana opines that the condition resembles Gridhrasi which affects the lower limb, and is of two types, Vataja and Vatakaphaja. The clinical presentation of Vishwachi is similar to that of Cervical Spondylosis which is a degenerative condition of the cervical spine. Being an Urdhwajatrugatavikara, Nasya karma has been mentioned as the prime line of treatment. Dhatukshaya can be considered as main factor leading to a condition like Vishwachi. Hence in order to find an effective solution in this condition, Snehana Nasya with Shuddhabala Taila has been taken for the study. Objective: To evaluate the effect of Snehana Nasya in Vishwachi. Methods: It is an open label single arm clinical trial with pre-test and post-test design. A special proforma was prepared considering history taking, physical examination and assessment needed for the condition. The study was carried out in 30 patients of Vishwachi. Nasya karma was done by instilling 16 Bindu of Shuddhabala Taila for 7 days. Data was collected on the 1st day before treatment and 7th day after treatment. Results: The reduction in severity of symptoms was statistically analysed by Wilcoxon sign rank test. Significant improvement was found in all the patients. Conclusion: Analysis of overall effect of the treatment showed significant results. Hence Nasya karma with Shuddhabala Taila was found to be effective in Vishwachi.
ABSTRACT
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is one among major lifestyle hazard of superfast and advanced 21st century. According to contemporary science, only palliative measures in the form of Tear supplements are available which has to be used lifelong by the patients. So considering the grave nature of the disease, higher incidence and lack of effective measure it has been selected for the present study. As CVS is a technological occupational hazard there are no direct references available in our classics. Though few features mentioned in Netra rogas provide indirect references through which one can understand doctrines behind its treatment. Symptoms of CVS mainly indicate vitiation of Vata and Pitta dosha. So there is a need of finding effective measures which can fulfil the criteria such as Vatapittahara, Snehana, Chakshusya and Rasayana.Considering above facts Aschyotana with Shatavari ghrita is expected to yield better results. In the present study, 10 patients were randomly selected and treated with Shatavari Ghrita Aschyotana, 10 drops i.e., Snehana type, twice daily for a period of 30 days. Follow up study was undertaken for every 15 days upto 3 months. There is significant improvement in condition especially related to subjective symptoms like eye strain, dryness, diplopia and redness. The collected data was statistically analysed and at the end of present study overall response was moderate i.e., 65.96%. Hence we can infer that Ayurvedic siddhantas are eternal and can be applied in understanding any disease. Shatavari Ghrita Aschyotana proved effective in management of Computer Vision Syndrome. So this simple, cost effective formulation can be used in treating CVS.