Lohith B a

• MD, PhD
• Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Ayurveda and Hospital

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an auto immune disease in which organs and cells undergo damage mediated by tissue-binding autoantibodies and immune complex.[1]. 90% of patients are women of child-bearing years are affected with this disease. According to Ayurveda, the signs and symptoms can be included under the purview of Vataraktha. Case s...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the autoimmune disorders where the immune system attacks the covering of nerve fibers (myelin sheath) and causes communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. It is characterized by symptoms such as difficulty in walking, weakness of limbs, blurred vision, urinary and bladder incontinence. A 68...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a set of autosomal recessive disorder characterized by progressive muscle atrophy and motor neuron loss, often resulting in dependency and shortened life span. SMA affects roughly 1 in 10,000 live births. According to Ayurveda, this disease comes under the purview of Beeja Doshajanya Vyadhi, Udanavruta Prana Vata, M...

In our fast-forward culture, we have lost the art of eating well. Food is often little more than fuel to pour down the hatch while doing other work stuffs like web surfing, driving, walking. All of this speed takes a major toll on the health. Poor diet and sedentary behavior have led to an increase in obesity and lifestyle related disease and a hug...

A 42 year old male subject, hailing from Arsikere taluk of Hassan district, Karnataka presents with a two and a half month history of periodic swelling over his face, neck and chest region. The lesions were well defined, localised, erythematous, elevated wheals associated with itching and burning sensation. Blanching was present and there were no a...

Adverse drug reactions (ADR) are undesirable side effects of a pharmacological therapy that have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life. A 79-year-old female presented to the Panchakarma OPD of Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, with complaints of itching, burning sensation, rash, and swelli...

The sedentary lifestyle and stress filled modern era has led to alterations in the activities of neuro-endocrine systems causing newer health challenges. Thyroid disorders are the most common disorders of the endocrine system. It is estimated that about 42 million people suffer from thyroid disorders in India. Hypothyroidism is one of the most comm...

Chronic agonising pain can adversely affect a patient's ability to work, participate in physical and social activities and there by disrupts his daily life. Despite medications and aggressive forms of treatments, many Rheumatoid Arthritis subject's experience excruciating pain, stiffness and swelling. Rheumatoid Arthritis can cause inflammation and...

Healthy diet, Healthy Physical activity level and Healthy Body Weight is what the youth of this generation is missing out. The major flaw lies in our mentality wherein we tend to spend outlandishly on developing fancy drugs and other treatments for diseases, rather than trying to prevent them. If we would have been a little attentive on what we eat...

Introduction: Vaman karma (therapeutic emesis) is one of the five Shodhan (purificatory) procedures mentioned in Ayurveda. It helps to expel vitiated Doshas from Urdhvabhaga i.e. mouth. A person performing Vaman regularly has very less chances of suffering from any disease. It is used as both a preventive and curative measure in healthy and disease...

Basti is considered to have multifaceted effect as it cures the diseases of Shakha,Koshta,Marmas and Sarva Avayavas.Acharya Chakrapani mentions the unique concept of Churna Basti comprising of Saindhava Lavana, Sneha, Churnas(Rasna, Vacha, Bilwa, Shatapushpa, Ela, Putika, Madanaphala, Pippali, Devadaru, Kushta), Ushnajala and Amladravya as the key...

We are in technical era where there is more of sedentary life style and stress along with this urbanization is affecting our quality of food and health. This is leading to many lifestyle disorders and hormonal imbalances in our body. Hypothyroidism one among the endocrinal disorder. Thyroid is an endocrinal gland secrets T3 and T4 hormones regulate...

A fired building is best saved by pouring water”, in the same way tropical problems are successfully managed by tropical treatment rather than systemic treatment. Upanaha is an ideal tropical treatment. Pradeha, Sankara/Panda Sveda, Bandhana are three varieties of Upanaha. It helps in reducing Vata Dosha, Sheeta (coldness), Shoola (pain), Sthambha...

Over the past years, advances in the acute pain management have continued, although reports of inadequate pain relief in hospital patients persist. Low-back pain is one of the top five reasons for which patients seek care; it reports for 5% of all visits to primary health care providers, chiropractitioners and physiotherapists. Only conservative tr...

Amlapiita is a very common disease of present era and a disease of Annavaha Strotas, and is commonly observed in these days of modernization and industrialization. 30% of the general population is suffering from gastro-oesophageal reflux and gastritis resulting in heartburn. It is very troublesome disease and can give rise to many serious problems...

Ayurveda is a ‘science of life’ which provides not only curative but also preventive principles for healthy and long life. Ayurveda is a life style, a science and an art of appropriate living that ensures health and longevity of human being. Abhyanga (oil massage) which is one among the Dinacharya, is also a part of pre therapeutic procedures of Pa...

In this contemporary era the incidence of patients suffering from Vatarakta are increasing on a steady pace. in the past two centuries common people have been increasingly diagnosed with Vatarakta, this dramatic increase may be probably due to lifestyle and dietic changes. The current lifestyle is wavering. Vatarakta is the leading illustration of...

Traditional approach to health care and cure has been the basic concept of Panchakarma. The Panchakarma is a branch of Ayurveda and one of the oldest health systems in the world with wide acceptance among large segments of the population. Svedana which is a major procedure of Panchakarma acts unanimously as Purvakarma, Pradhana Karma and Pashchat K...

Shodhananga Snehapana is the most important Purvakarma for Vamana and Virechana. Its mode of action is more complex which makes it unique. Most of the people consider it as a simple procedure. Shodhananga Snehapana Karmukata (Mode of action) is very beautifully explained in our classics with various similes. In classics Acharya bhela first describe...

Shirobasti comes under one of the four Murdhani taila, which are basically used for the management of Shiro roga and Urdhwa jatrugata roga. While explain the importance of shiro basti it is mentioned that it is useful in the management of Ardita, Ratri jagarana, Nasa-Mukha shosha, Timira, Shiroroga, Darunaka etc. It is best among the four Murdhani...

Acharya Charaka has emphasized 3 important organs which can cause death or major impairment in the functions of the person by injury to them which are termed as Trimarma. They are Shiras, Hrudaya and Basti. Among the Trimarma, Shiras is considered as Uttamanga and one among Dasa-pranayatana. Injury to this Shiro marma due to external or internal fa...

Basti is mentioned as one of the main line of treatment for Gridhrasi. Charaka has mentioned Madhu Ghritadi Yapana Basti in the management of Gridhrasi. The ingredients of Madhu Ghritadi Yapana Basti are having Vatahara properties. Hence this study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of Madhu Ghritadi Yapana Basti in the management of Vataja Grid...

Panchakarma is a fruitful measure and its extensive efficacies are classified in different dimensions to cure different types of complicated diseases. Vamana, Virechana, Niruha, Anuvasana and Nasya are the five procedures and subsequently even Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya and Rakta Mokshana are broadly termed as Panchakarma in day to day practic...

Panchakarma is a fruitful measure and its extensive efficacies are classified in different dimensions to cure different types of complicated diseases. Vamana, Virechana, Niruha, Anuvasana and Nasya are the five procedures and subsequently even Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya and Rakta Mokshana are broadly termed as Panchakarma in day to day practic...

Objectives: Wrightia antidysenterica Linn. (WA) is male variety Kutaja stated to be potent therapeutic emetic agent in skin disorders. Expulsion of doshas through oral route is termed as Vamana Karma (VK) (therapeutic emesis). However, so far, its utility for Vamana is not explored in detail, therefore there is a need to revalidate the utility of...

Adverse drug reaction is defined as response to a drug which is noxious and unintended, and which occurs at doses normally used in man for the prophylaxis, diagnosis or therapy of disease, or for the modification of physiological functions. Type I hypersensitivity reaction is known as anaphylactic reaction which is due to immediate immunoglobulin E...

In Classical methods the procedure of Basti sandhanam has been mentioned and the qualities of the sadhita dravya are also mentioned. In present day practice both the conventional method and electrical method of preparing Basti dravya is used in institutions. In both the methods drugs are added in order mentioned in Classics. The former procedure co...

Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is the most common type of necrosis affecting the bones. Management of AVN aims at the preservation of structure, function and relief of from pain. Many surgical procedures such as drilling and insertion of bone grafts, modified Whitman or Colonna reconstruction and insertion of prosthesis are carried ou...

Virechana Karma is one of the prime modality of the treatment in Panchakarma. Different types and forms of Virechana Yoga's are mentioned with specific indications in classics. The trail drug Trivrt Ashtaka Churna is one of the such Virechana Yoga told in our classic. Clinical validation of this drug is further requires, scientific explanation and...

Background & Objectives: Nasya karma (Nasal Drug delivery) is the prime treatment modality for drug delivery. The properly administered Nasya Karma not only cures the disorders of head but also imparts strength to the cervical and thoracic region, and chest become thick and well developed. Frozen shoulder is a condition in which pain and stiffness...

To assure therapeutic efficacy and safety, the standardization of Ayurvedic compound plays an important role. Erandamooladi Kwatha Churna is a poly herbal formulation widely used in Ayurveda clinical practice with multi fold benefits like Agni Deepana (improving digestive fire), Ama Pachaka (digestion of undigested material) Sroto Shodhana (cleansi...

Gridhrasi is one of the most common disorders of Vata and frequently physician is called upon to manage painful condition in clinical practice. Symptoms of Gridhrasi simulate with Sciatica. The present 'Clinical study was carried out to assess effect of yoga Basti in Gridhrasi. As Bastikarma is the most important among the Panchakarma for the manag...