Intimation of Weekly Seminar 19/12/2012

Date and Time: 19/12/2012, 02:00 pm

Invited talk from off campus expert

A talk on Clinical Emergencies, by Dr. Subhas Prabhakar, Managing director, ICME, Thiruvananthapuram

Intimation for Weekly Common Seminar - 12/12/2012

Date and Time: 12/12/12, 02:30pm

Presentation from Faculty

Dr. Ananda Lekshmy, Associate Professor, Dept. of Kriya Sareera,

Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

 

Abstract

 

Smrithy - A Nueurophysiologic dimension 

Ananda Lekshmy, Dept. of Kriya Sareera, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

 

Smrithy is explained in Ayurveda as the ability to recall pastexperiences. Since smrithybramsham is told as a reason for pranjaparadha ,it is necessary  for any Ayurvedic physician to contemplate about  smrithy in practical terms .Paper will deal with the neurophysiological aspects of smrithy. Memory plays an important role in numerous aspects of everyday life., allowing one to recollect past experience and learn new facts

Smrithykaranas and Neurophysiological hints will  also  be discussed.Learning and memory still have wide areas to explore with Ayurvedic concepts and  key words.Paper intend to go through the multi dimensional  neurophysiological aspects of smrithy that may  provide insight to areas that can be intensively studied

Intimation for Common Seminar -05/12/2012

Date and Time: 05/12/2012, Wednesday, 02:00 pm

Presentations from: Dept. of Swasthavrutha, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

Moderator: Dr. P K Asok, Principal, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

ABSTRACT

 

OBESITY – PREVENTIVE AND CURATIVE ASPECTS

 

Shital P, Dept. of Swasthavrutha, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

 

Ayurveda is a science that emphasises on following a healthy regimen for preventing the occurrence of diseases and there by leading a healthy life. Change in the life style of people in the current era has given rise to prevalence of many diseases. Obesity is one such disease that is caused due to the sedentary life style and wrong eating habits.  Since the most important part of treatment is removing the cause, more importance should be given to dietary modifications and physical activity. In this paper we are considering different yogic techniques, suitable dietary modifications and other modalities from naturopathy to achieve success in the treatment of obesity. The presentation intends to throw lights on the preventive aspects of obesity and its management through life style modifications.

 

OBESITY    “Disease of xxi Century”

Monisha.M.S, Department of Swasthavritha

Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Overweight and obesity are the fifth leading risk for global deaths.Overweight and obesity, as well as their related noncommunicable diseases, are largely preventable. Supportive environments and communities are fundamental in shaping people’s choices, making the healthier choice of foods and regular physical activity the easiest choice for preventing obesity.  This presentation highlights the fundamental cause and pathogenesis of obesity and common health consequences and risks of overweight and obesity.

Intimation for Common Seminar - 28/11/2012

Date and Time: 28/11/2012, Wednesday, 02:00 pm

Presentations from: Dept. of Sidhantha and Samhita , Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

Moderator: Dr. Rajam R, Professor and HOD, Dept. of R and B

Abstract

APPLICATION OF GUNA VIKALPA

“HITTING THE BULL’S EYE”

Sreehari Menon, Dept of Samhita Samskrita Sidhanta

       

Ayurveda, the science of life is the dynamic interaction between sharira and aushadha. This interaction is based on the fact that both aushadha and sharira are composed of the different permutation and combination of the same gunas. This structural similarity is due to the fact that both are composed of panchamahabhootas. Therefore in deciding the treatment of a particular disease, the analysis based on gunas and its amsha amsha kalpanas become important. Guna vikalpa is applied for the better understanding of the disease and the aushadha for getting the maximum efficacy of the treatment. This presentation highlights the diverse applications of guna vikalpa in day to day clinical practice for improving our clinical precision by hitting the bull’s eye.

 

SADVRITTA – ETERNAL VALUES FOR THE CHANGING SOCIETY

Ratheesh V V, Dept of Samhita Samskrita And Siddhanta

 

Sadvritta refers to the code of conduct to be practiced for healthy living. All the Brihatrayis are unanimous in the significance of sadvritta in the context of swasthya. The tenets of sadvritta comprises of personal, social, interpersonal, occupational, ethical and spiritual values which ensures a wholesome living. A deeper analysis reveals that the underlying spirit of sadvritta is eternal in nature and the change occurs only at the level of execution. This change is necessitated by the demands of the changing times. Thus it becomes established that sadvritta refers to the eternal values for the changing society. This presentation is intended to enhance the appreciation of the fundamental and practical utility of sadvritta.

Intimation for Common Seminar - 21/11/2012

Date and Time: 21/11/2012, Wednesday, 02:30 pm

Presentations from: Dept. of Salyatantra , Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

Moderator: Dr. Abdul Salam, Professor and HOD, Dept. of Salakyatantra

 Abstracts

 

CONCEPT OF AGNIKARMA AND ITS CLINICAL APPLICATION

 

Sajith V P

Dept. of Salyatantra

There is only  a limited scope for Ayurvedic surgical practice in the present era.The limitation is due to various lacunas in the science, as well as prevailing laws of land.The clinical practice in Ayurvedic surgery is mainly concentrated on parasurgical procedures like Ksharakarma, Agnikarma and Raktha Mokshana.Agnikarma is an effective ,fast,cost effective and simple technique which can be used to treat various musculoskeletal disorders,in cosmetic surgeries like  removal of corn,warts and benign tumours,to stop bleeding,etc.It is used as a preventive ,therapeutic,and post operative treatment modality in different medical conditions. Diseases like Tennes elbow,Carpel tunnel syndrome,Retrocalcaneal bursitis,plantar fasciitis,Calcaneal spur,Joint pain ,Sciatica ,Low back ache , Corn , ,Fistula in ano, Haemorrhoids etc are some clinical conditions in which agnikarma is found to be very effective.It can also be used in cosmetic purposes to remove  warts& other benign skin lesions .

The paper describes first the concept and then the clinical application of agnikarma.:Agnikarma can be done in a clinical condition where the pathology is vathakapha predominant,the adhishtana is in thwak mamsa sira snayu sandhi asthi and the site  is accessible for doing agnikarma.

In  clinical application of agnikarma,we should have a basic  knowledge about the  diseases that can be cured by agnikarma,about the requirements needed,procedure,number of sittings needed,what are the precautions to be taken to prevent  any complications etc.So  practice and development of this pioneer technique of ayurveda has a great importance in the present era.The paper describes the scope of agnikarma in the present era in a nutshell.

                                                   

 

 JALOOKAVACHARANA IN DIFFERENT CLINICAL CONDITIONS

Priya T P

Dept. of Salyatantra

INTRODUCTION

  Our body is maintained by raktha because it is the root or moola of sareera. And vitiation of raktha is the reason for many diseases.

  The main treatment for raktha dushti is rakthamoksha and jalookavacharana is the simplest and easiest method of rakthamoksha.

CONTENTS

  DESCRIPTION ABOUT JALOOKA

     Jalooka is  the only living anusasthra. It has  lot of medicinal properties. Two varieties of jalooka are describing in our samhithas,six savisha and six nirvisha. Kapila type is using for jalookavachara. Jalooka are used for grathithavastha, avagadavastha, pitha raktha condition and for sukumara persons.

  “Hirudo medicinalis” is the scientific name of leech. It has two suckers anterior and posterior. It will consume blood 10 times of it body weight. Many types of active substances are present in saliva of leech and each having a specific action.

DESCRIPTION ABOUT JALOOKAVACHARANA

     Rakthavisravana is one of shashtirupakrama. In condition like kadina-saraktha sopha with pain jalookavacharana is best method for preventing paka and for reducing pain and sopha. Impure blood present around twak and mamsa is removed by the sucking action of jalooka.

    Application of jalooka in deep vein thrombosis and thrombosed pile mass is very effective in clinical practice. Hirudin  and other active substances present in saliva of jalooka has properties of thrombolytic,anti-coagulant & anti inflammatory effects etc. Due to the action of these active substances jalookavacharana is effective in the above cases.

CONCLUSION

    Jalookavacharana is the simplest,easiest method and  highly economical. It is a painless procedure which reduce pain and swelling. It will prevent further progression of disease. The procedure take only less time that is one of the great advantage.

Intimation for Weekly Seminar - 07/11/2012

Date and Time: 07/11/2012, Wednesday, 02:00 pm

Presentations from: Dept. of Salakyatantra , Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

Moderator: Dr. Madhuri Devi, Professor and HOD, Dept. of Salyatantra

A CASE STUDY ON PTOSIS

Sicylet.K,
Dept. of Salakyathantra, Govt.Ayurveda college ,Thiruvananthapuram

Ptosis is the medical term for drooping of upper eyelid. It occurs when the muscle that raise the eyelid are not strong enough to do so properly. It may also occur due to the malfunctioning of nerves controlling the lid muscles & as complication of vascular diseases such as diabetes. It can effect one eye or both eyes & is more common in the elderly patients. Ptosis does not improve with time and requires accurate management. If left untreated it can permanently damage vision by forcing the unaffected eye to do all the work while letting the affected eye degenerate. Correcting of ptosis should be done only after determining the primary cause. 

In our classics the disease vatahata is mentioned as an asadhya roga. But many of the patients with the same complaint have shown marked improvement by the proper management in our department. This paper includes such a case of ptosis which showed marked improvement with ayurvedic management.

MYOPIA AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

Shiny N, 

Dept. of Salakyathantra, Govt.Ayurveda college ,Thiruvananthapuram

Refractive errors is a very common eye disorder, a frequent reason for reduced visual acuity. Among them, myopia is the most commonest one predominantly seen during childhood and early adolescence. Myopia is a condition in which the patient had difficulty in seeing distant objects along with blurring of vision. So many factors are there in supporting aetiologies, but in fact these hypotheses are not proven successfully. Recent studies have shown that scientists have isolated the gene responsible for myopic people. Simple and Pathological varieties of myopia are more commonly seen in our OPds. 

This paper also contains ayurvedic management using internal and local medicines. Eye exercises play an important role in toning up of eye muscles. Pathya aharas and viharas said in our classics also helps in improving vision.

Notice

Common seminar will continue after I PG examinations

Intimation on weekly Seminar - 10/09/2012

Date and Time: 10/09/2012, Monday, 02:30 pm

Presentations from: Dept. of Salyatantra, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

Moderator: Dr. C S Kannadas , HOD, Dept. of Salakyatantra

Details of presenter : Not received
Abstracts: Not received

Weekly Seminar Postponed

Weekly seminar on 16/08/2012 is postponed.  Please see the updated schedule for details.  Next presentation will be by Salyatantra instead of Salakyatantra, on 05/09/2012

Presentation Competition at Kottakkal

1. Aryavaidyan P. Madhava Varier (1909-1953) was the first Chief Physician and Managing Trustee

of Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal (1944-53). Aryavaidyan P. Madhava Varier Memorial Gold Medal

was instituted in 2009 (his birth centenary year) to perpetuate his illustrious memory. The medal is

envisaged to be awarded annually.

2. The Gold Medal will be presented to a selected candidate from the current Post-graduate Ayurveda

students of the four Universities of Kerala (Kerala, M.G., Calicut and Kannur Universities).

3. The selection of the awardee will be based on the assessment of technical presentations made by a

group of pre-selected applicants at a Technical Seminar exclusively conducted at Kottakkal for the

purpose sufficiently in advance. The candidate whose presentation at the seminar is adjudged the

best will be selected for receiving the Gold Medal. The assessment will be made by a panel of

judges comprising senior Ayurvedic scholars of the State.

4. The preliminary steps of selection will include inviting participation from PG students of Ayurveda

Colleges in Kerala through the respective Principals. The interested candidates will be asked to

submit synopsis of their topics. The candidates will be free to select a topic of their choice.

The

subject should, however, be closely related to the philosophy and practice of Ayurveda touching

upon its clinical, pharmaceutical, research or educational aspects. The language of the synopsis

and the final presentation will be English

. Initial selection will be made on the basis of an

assessment of the synopses. The synopsis can be of 300 words length and it should reach The

General Convenor, National Seminar, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal - 676 503, on or before 15,

August, 2012. The selected candidates will be invited to make a presentation at a Technical Seminar

being specially organised for the purpose at Kottakkal on 09.09.12 (Sunday). The presentation

should be strictly limited to 15 minutes. Additional 5 minutes will be allowed for discussion. All

the invited candidates will be reimbursed with TA at actuals and local hospitality will be provided

to them.

5. The decision of the Panel of judges will be final.

6. The Gold Medal for 2012 is proposed to be presented at the Annual Ayurveda Seminar being

organised by Arya Vaidya Sala at Kollam on 14.10.12 (Sunday).

7. Dr. C. Ramankutty, Chief Medical Officer (Publications) Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal may be

contacted for further details at - 9447318297

Updated Schedule for Common Seminar

Department	Date for Presentation	Last date for Submission of Seminar Materials*	Moderator
Salyatantra	05/09/2012	01/09/2012	Dr. C S Kannadas Professor, Dept. Of Salakyatantra
Salakyatantra	12/09/2012	07/09/2012	Dr. N Madhuri Devi Professor, Dept. Of Salyatantra
Swasthavrutha	19/09/2012	14/09/2012	Dr. P K Asok, Principal
Samhita and Sidhanta	26/09/2012	23/09/2012	Dr. M A Shajahan, Professor, dept. Of Dravyagunavijnana
Certificate Distribution and Invited talk	03/10/2012	_____

*Abstract, Full Paper and MS PowerPoint Presentation as per the circulation of the Principal, Govt Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

The Invited Talk on 03/10/2012 will be delivered by Dr. Ananthalekshmy K N, Associate Professor, Dept. Of Kriyasareera, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapu

Intimation for weekly seminar – Bodhika

Date and Time: 08/08/2012, Wednesday, 02:00 pm

Presentations from: Dept. of Rasa sastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana , Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

Moderator: Dr. Manju S R, Professor, Dept. of Agadatantra

Abstracts for Weekly Seminar on 08/08/2012

SAGANDHA RASA YOGAS – SAFETY ASSURANCE

Salini D N, Department of Rasasastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana

            Ayurvedic community is now facing issues related with heavy metal toxicity. International journals like JAMA, NIH etc have published many articles regarding the toxicity issues of Ayurvedic formulations. Most of the cases were related with Lead and Arsenic. Not even a single case has been reported on Mercuric toxicity by consuming classical Ayurvedic preparations. Practice of Rasasasthra is not so common in Kerala. Reluctance in the practice may be due to the fear of toxicity issues. In this paper Sagandha rasa yogas are dealt in detail. Sagandha rasa yogas are the formulations containing Parada and Gandhaka. Acharyas have mentioned about the safety of Sagandha rasa preparations As per Rasa classics, Parada is used in formulations either in the form of Hingula, Kajjali or Parpati. All of them are found to be chemically Mercuric sulphide.. Chinese medicine is another traditional system of medicine in which Cinnabar (mercuric sulphide) is widely used. Toxicity study of Cinnabar in albino rats was conducted by the scholars of Chinese medicine and the conclusion was that Mercuric sulphide can be used safely within the therapeutic dose. The quantity of Mercuric sulphide, present in some classical Rasa formulations was evaluated and compared with safe dose obtained from the above mentioned animal study. On comparison the quantity of Mercuric sulphide present in classical formulations  found to be very low, showing their safety. 

PRESCRIPTION OF PATENTED PRODUCTS–OPENING
THE PANDORA’S BOX

Divya P, Dept. of Rasasastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana

                        Ayurvedic medicines are now considered as an important source of heavy metal toxicity. A lot of cases are being reported in India and abroad. This has resulted in a fear for classical Herbo mineral formulations (HMF) among practitioners leading to a decreased practice of such formulations day by day in Kerala. At the same time patented products are becoming more and more popular. A survey was conducted to evaluate the situation. The manufacture and sale of Ayurvedic classical and patented products are regulated by the Drugs and Cosmetic act implemented in 1940 and the rules under that established in 1945. Unfortunately many of these rules are violated in the patented medicines that are available in market. Some of the common violations seen will be described in detail in the paper. The advertisements of medicines are regulated by the drugs and magic remedies act. This act is also violated to a great extent in the case of Ayurvedic medicines. The possible solutions for the problem also will be suggested.

Links for ADR reporting

http://www.ayurveduniversity.com/downloads/ADR%20form.pdf
http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/en/m/abstract/Js17085e/

Intimation for weekly seminar - 01/08/2012

Date and Time: 01/08/2012, Wednesday, 02:00 pm

Presentations from: Dept. of Prasutitantra and Streeroga, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

Moderator: Dr. M V Anil Kumar, HOD, Dept. of Kaumarabhritya

Abstracts for Weekly Seminar - 01/08/2012

APPROACH TO ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING

Pradeepkumar P.P, Dept. of Prasutitantra and Streeroga, 
Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

                                                                                                           

The abnormal uterine bleeding is one of the commonest conditions we come across in Ayurvedic clinical practice, even if there is always an  small area of uncertainty of understanding the modern disease in ayurvedic perspective, its possible to an extent if its understood  properly within the  basic principles of ayurveda, the work aims at understanding the normal uterine bleeding, & abnormal uterine bleeding in terms of tri dosas/dhatus  and gunas, it also emphasis the importance of history taking and use of investigation more precisely to arrive at a diagnosis, the management principles, and commonly practiced medicines in AUB, with respective to various conditions. The abnormal uterine bleeding is basically due to impaired Rakta pitta at the level of  garbhasya gata sira (endometrium) The tridosa play an important role in the pathogenesis, the immediate management is to arrest bleeding with , drugs having kashaya,madhura,tikta rasa, seeta veerya ,and stambhana karma. Later the management should be directed to reverse the  associated pathology.

PRECONCEPTIONAL CARE

Abha L Ravi, Dept. of Prasutitantra and Streeroga, 
Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

                       

Preconceptional care is the care given to woman before she gets pregnant. In Ayurvedic treatises our Acharyas had given utmost importance to preconceptional care right from the selection of couple itself. Preconceptional care comprises of treatment methods like proper sodhana therapy along with diet restriction, abstinence and religious rituals to ensure Beeja sudhi, Kshethra sudhi and Mano sudhi for getting a better child. Garbhadana samskara, a child begetting religious ceremony is the observation of the reformatory method for a worth full child in order to fulfil the parental obligation to continue the human race.

Modern obstetrics forwarded the preconceptional concepts as an extension of ante-natal care, to provide optimal health to mother and baby. Presently when the pregnant woman approaches the obstetricians it is too late in terms of preconceptional care as organogenesis would have been completed by that time. It makes obstetricians incapacitated to take steps to prevent any hereditary and genetic problems. The main objectives of preconceptional care are identification of high risk factors; improve basic health level status, stabilization of pre-existing chronic diseases etc. It includes medical screening, genetic counselling and basic health checkups.

KOSHTA ASSESSMENT SCALE, DEPT. OF PANCHAKARMA

Department of panchakarma, Govt. Ayurveda College, TVM.

Assessment of koshta:

Frequency per day-     less than one – 1, Once/ twice-2, More than 2-3

Consistency –      hard stool -1, Soft well formed-2, Loose/ watery and not well formed -3
Urgency---          No urgency at all, sits long time with discomfort – 1
                            Moderate urgency, can be controlled but no need to sit long-2
                            Marked urgency cannot be controlled -3
Your experience regarding intake of 200 ml milk/ 100g grapes/ 50 g jiggery/ 200 ml ikshu rasa/ 10 g avipathikara churnam
 No change in bowel habit -1, Normal well formed stool -2, Watery stool / not well formed -3
Whether changes in food habits will affect your bowel habits frequently
 No change in bowel habit -1, Occasionally-2, Frequently loose-3
Score
1-5  kruura koshta, 6-10 madhyama koshta, 11-15 mrdu koshta
Assessment of agni
Effect on hunger, digestion, defaecation by occasional irregular food habits
a)      No alteration – Theekshnagni, b)      Mild alteration- vishamagni, c)      Gross alteration – mandaagni
Time taken for digestion       >6hrs-Mandaagni, 3-6hrs-Samaagni,  <3hrs-Teekshnagni
Association with symptoms like Klama.aadhmana,udgarabahulya etc during digestion
-always-mandaagni, -Sometime yes or no- Vishamaagni, -  No symptoms associated-Samaagni
Samyak Snigdha Lakshana Grading Scale
1.Vaatanulomyam-                  Comfortable evacuation of bowel and flatus -2
                                                 Evacuation of bowel and flatus with abdominal distension -1
                                                 Obstructed bowel and flatus -0
2.Deeptagni-                            Severe increase in apetite-3
                                                 Moderate increase in apetite-2
                                                 Slight increase in apetite , No change-0
3.Snigdhavarchas-                    Oily feaces through the day-2
                                                  Little oily nature of feaces-1
                                                 Dry hard stool-0
4.Asamhatavarchas-                   Loose stools-2
                                                  Changed consistency(softness) of stools-1
                                                   Hard consistent  stool  -0
5.Angamardavam-                      Softness of body parts-
                                Present-1          Absent-0
6. Snigdhangata-                        Complete wetting of tracing paper over skin-3
                                                   Patchy tracing paper over skin-2
                                                   Little wetting of tracing  paper over skin-1, Dry skin-0
7. Klamam
Feeling of tiredness throughout the day[daily routine activities affected-3
Feeling of tiredness but able to do activities with little strain-2
Lethargic feeling but activities not affected-1
No change in the physical status-0
8.Snehodwegam-        Sight or thought of ghritha causes aversion-3
                                    Smell of ghritha itself causes aversion-2
                                    During intake nausea-1
                                    No difficulty during intake of ghritha-0
9.Laghutvam-                          Visual analogue scale scoring[ 7-9]-3
                                                VAS Scoring[ 4-6]-2 , VAS Scoring[1-3]-1
0.Indriyanirmalata-               Freshness of sensorium(subjective)
VAS Score[7-9]-3, VAS Score[4-6]-2, VAS Score[1-3]-1
11.Adasthat Snehadarshanam
Oily secretion per rectum-
Present-1, Absent-0
Total score:
18 – 26 – Pravara snigdhata, 10 – 17 – Madhyama snighdhata, <10 – Aavara snigdhata.