Ayurlog: National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science

Ayurveda Understanding of Sthaulya (Obesity) - Short Communication

Noorjahan Mujawar — 2024-07-03

Obesity is generally caused by many factors and among them sedentary lifestyle is most common. No perfect solution is available though it is an emerging global problem. WHO estimated obesity as a global epidemic giving rise to a new term as Globesity. Ayurveda has considered Obesity as Sthaulya and Medoroga. Sthaulya is a predominant metabolic disorder. Charak describes it in Ashta Nindita purusha. Sthaulya is one of the lifestyle disorders that causes impaired health. It can lead to many systemic disorders like Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, infertility, hepatic steatosis/ fatty liver, endocrine abnormalities, obstetric complications, osteoarthritis of weight-bearing joints, certain types of Cancers, and psychological illness. The prevalence of sthaulya is increasing faster in India than worldwide.it has become essential to understand etiopathogenesis and management of sthaulya because of its frightful consequences. In Ayurvedic literature, many remedies, techniques and drugs are described to treat the Sthaulya and its complications. It can be managed by nidan parivarthana, ahar ,vihar and aushadhi.

An ayurveda review of Garbha Sharir

RAKESH NAYAK

The term Garbha includes zygote, embryo, or fetus. Garbha is the outcome of the Garbhashaya's internal merger of Shukra and Shonita. Garbha is the Garbhashayaacts, which serve as Garbha's implantation and growing kshetra. During the gestational period, the mother's Aahar Rasa gives Garbha sustenance and aids in its growth.Garbhiniparicharya, Panchamahabhuta, etc. also significantly influence the growth and creation of Garbha. The process of a fetus developing from its cells to a mature form is known as garbahavakranti. The process of fertilization and development of the Garbha is revealed, beginning with the fusing of the parental units and continuing through its growth and eventual delivery. Link between sixteen and eight Prakriti Vikaras also significantly impacts the Garbha's growth.

Management of Asrgdara through ayurveda

RAKESH NAYAK — 2024-07-03

Ayurveda Acharya explaining general clinical features says that excessive and prolonged blood loss during menstruation or even scanty blood loss during intermenstrual period is known as Asrgdara. Menorrhagia is defined as excessive cyclic uterine bleeding which occurs at regular intervals over several cycles, or prolonged bleeding that lasts for more than seven days, Modern medicine NSAIDS , anti-fibrinolytic agents & hormonal therapies used for menorrhagia Aim of this review is to evaluate& effectiveness of ayurveda treatment of Asrgdara. Is to elaborate the management of Asrgadara through Ayurveda. Different type of dosa, dhatu, smaprapti ,srotashdusthi and anubandhitalakshana are seen in every patient of asrgdara.so that treatment should be depends on the basis of dosha anubandhan & samprapati vightan chikitsha. Asrgdara treated with dipan, pachana, shodhana, shaman, barhaniya, balyaand raktasthamabak chikitsa by using Madhurtikta Kashaya rasa pardhanadravys in different type of asrgadar.

Kati Basti with Sahacharadi Taila in the management of sciatica (Gridhrasi)

Lokendra Solanki — 2024-07-03

An Ayurvedic treatment method called Kati Basti consists of various acts including SwedanaChikitsa (fomentation therapy) and Bahyasnehana (external oleation). Basti is the name given to it even though it is not injected into the body; instead, it is applied to certain body parts for a predetermined amount of time, along with lubricants and medications. Katibasti (disorders of the lower body) is good in Adhahshakagatavikaras and Kati (back). For lower back stiffness, muscular spasms, and strengthening of the back's bone tissue, this kind of external Basti is quite helpful. Backache is the common term used for trending diseases of today's lifestyle due to the engagement of people in improper postures, one of them is sciatica. About 70% to 80% of people in India report having low back pain, making it one of the most prevalent complaints. The most frequent intervertebral disc prolapse among the many causes of low back pain is referred to as leg, buttock, or hip which frequently outlines the characteristics of Sciatica syndrome . Gridhrasi or sciatica is treated with a variety various techniques found in Ayurveda. Kati Basti is a unique therapeutic method since it is easy to use, safe, and efficient.

Management of Gridhrasi through Panchkarma

Lokendra Solanki — 2024-07-03

Gridhrasi is a frequently encountered problem in the present era produced commonly due to the altered way of living. Severe pain radiating from the back to one or both lower limbs is the hallmark of sciatica. It is well-accepted worldwide. Another pain-dominant lifestyle disorder is sciatica, or gridhrasi, in which the pain radiates from the back, or Sphik Pradesh, to the foot. Sciatica and Gridhrasi in Ayurveda can be associated based on the symptoms. Gridhrasi is a part of VatajaNanatmajavyadhi and is regarded by Acharya Charaka as a maharoga. But Sushruta, the father of surgery has described all the details about the disease One of the most prevalent Vata illnesses, In the working population, the prevalence of sciatica is 3.8%, while it is 7.9% in the nonworking population. The intervention aims to rectify the underlying functional imbalance in order to restore harmony in Ayurveda. Restoring the exacerbated vata , vata kapha to equilibrium and consequently health is the main goal of ayurveda therapy for gridhrasi.

A classical review on Krishna Sariva (Cryptolepis buchanani Roem. & Schult)

S. M. Doifode — 2024-07-05

Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus R. Br.) a well-known drug of Ayurvedic Materia medica has been in wide use since ancient times. In Ayurvedic literature, two verities (Shweta and Krishna) of Sariva are described. At present, different botanically identified plants are used as Krishna Sariva in different parts of the country. Hence an attempt was taken to review the drug Krishna Sariva and enlightened on properties, actions, uses, Pharmacological activities of Krishna Sariva. After reviewing Ayurvedic literature and scientific research papers, it is concluded that Cryptolepis buchanani Roem. & Schult should be used as source plant of Krishna Sariva and it have high medicinal values.

Investigating the Effectiveness of Tanduliyaka in Managing Lifestyle Disorders from an Ayurvedic Perspective

JOY PEREIRA — 2024-07-03

Abstract

Global health concerns include lifestyle illnesses like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. In addition to herbal remedy like Tanduliyaka (Amaranthus spinosus), which is rich in nutrients and has been traditionally utilized for its hematinic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic characteristics, Ayurveda offers comprehensive approaches through dosha balance (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). Tanduliyaka's ability to treat anemia and provide antioxidant benefits has been confirmed by recent research. Randomised Control Trial (RCT) with standardized procedures are necessary to investigate the drug's effectiveness in treating these conditions. It takes cooperation between the Ayurvedic and biomedical domains to integrate Ayurvedic practices into research because of standardization and regulatory issues. Not withstanding these challenges, Tanduliyaka holds potential as an adjunctive therapy to traditional therapies. In order to improve evidence-based practice and therapeutic alternatives, more study is needed.