Kukkuta (Chicken) in Ayurveda Literature

Ayurveda Samithas directly or indirectly touch upon each dimension of human life. The leads of every science connected to health can be traced in Ayurveda. Ahara Dravyas explained by Acharays plays an important role in prevention and curation of diseases. Meat of various animals and birds are mentioned with their nutritive and therapeutic values under the sub class of Mamsa varga. Kukkuta is one such bird belonging under Vikshira varga. Among many birds, the instances of Kukkuta (Chicken) outplay the importance of others birds. Chickens are the important source of meat and egg which greatly benefits human population with its high nutritive profile. Kukkuta and its eggs are not only used for its food values but also recommended for therapeutic values in various diseases, formulations and in as Pathya-apathya in Ayurveda. As the information on Kukkuta is scattered, the present article compiles, analyses and discuss the utility of Kukkuta in detail

Efficacy Of Nasya Karma With Kukkutanda Pinda Sweda And Nasya Karma In The Management Of Manyasthambha W.s.r To Cervical Spondylosis – A Comparative Clinical Study

Cervical Spondylosis is a common spinal problem now days. It is a general term for age related wear and tear affecting spinal disc of the neck. Normally soft disc between vertebras provides cushioning, with Cervical Spondylosis the disc becomes compressed, when this happens the cartilage can wear away. Once this protective cartilage is gone, spur may develop on your vertebrae where they rub together and the nerves attached to spinal cord will have less room to pass between the vertebras. Cervical Spondylosis usually starts earlier in men than women. Usually it doesn’t lead to disability but sometimes these changes in the spine can cause compression which makes the finger clumsy. In Karnataka incidence and prevalence is 7.25 cases per 1000 populations and in Bangalore prevalence of Cervical Spondylosis is 23.25 per 10000 populations. Cervical Spondylosis can be compared to Manyasthambha mentioned in the classics. Divaswapna, Asamasthana, Vivrutho Urva nirikshana are the main causes leading to Manyasthambha. Ruk and Sthambha are the main Lakshanas of Manyasthambha. Considering these Lakshanas along with radiation of pain and Motor activity as the assessment parameters, Nasya Karma and Swedana were adopted in the study, which showed highly significant result in almost all parameters with p value < 0.001 taken for assessment in the group.