INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR - 28/3/2022

 DEPARTMENT OF SHALYA  TANTRA

GOVT. AYURVEDA COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

NAME  OF  FIRST PRESENTEE : Dr LEKSHMIPRIYA

THESIS TOPIC: EFFECT OF SELECTED TREATMENT 

PROTOCOL IN THE MANAGEMENT OF 

LUMBAR DISC PROLAPSE WITH RADICULOPATHY

NAME OF GUIDE: Dr P BENEDICT

NAME OF CO GUIDE: Dr M S DEEPA

DATE: 28/3/2022

TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM

VENUE: MICROSOFT TEAMS

ABSTRACT

                       Lumbar disc herniation is the most common diagnosis among the degenerative abnormalities of spine (affecting 3 to 56 % of the population), and is the principal cause of spinal surgery among the adult population. Disc herniation occurs when the outer fibers of inter vertebral disc called annulus fibrosus is injured, and soft material known as nucleus pulposus ruptures out of its enclosed space. It is not a onetime phenomenon, rather it is a sequence of changes in the disc, which ultimately leads to it’s prolapse. Herniation of lumar disc can be central, paramedian or lateral and the symptoms varies accordingly.It is often asoociated with neurological symptoms, altered sensation and weakness in the muscles innervated by compressed nerve roots. Serious neurological symptoms are an indication for urgent surgery to decompress the nerve roots^. Factors which will increase the risk of disc herniation includes aging, lifestyle choices, poor posture etc which will increase the intra discal pressure. Diagnosis focuses on presenting signs and symptoms, physical examination and investigations like X – ray and MRI etc. Clinical picture similar to lumbar disc prolapse with radiculopathy is seen under the heading of Ghridhrasi in vathavyadhi prakarana.

                            This study is to clinically prove the effect of selected Ayurvedic treatment protocol in the management of lumbar disc prolapse with radiculopathy. Study design is formulated as interventional pre and post study without control with a sample size of 30. Patients of both gender attending Inpatient department of shalyatantra, Govt. Ayurveda college Hospital, Trivandrum, in the age group of 30 to 60 years, satisfying the inclusion criteria is selected for the study. Patients were subjected to bandhana and traction, Snehapana with guggulu thikthakam gritham followed by abhyanga ushma sweda with sahacharadi thailam and virechana with gandharva erandam, kayasekam with dhanwantharam thailam  and finally vaitharana vasthi . Along with above procedures, internal medicines administered are vaiswanarachurnam, Gandharva hasthadi kashayam , yogaraja guggulu for first week and sahacharadi kashayam , sahachardi 21 avarthi thailam and yogaraja guggulu after peyadikrama & during follow up period. The research participants assessed on the day of admission, on the day of discharge and follow up  was done 30 days  after completing treatment. At present 28 participants registered and effect of therapy also assessed among them. 

 INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR - 21/3/2022

DEPARTMENT OF SHALAKYA TANTRA

GOVT. AYURVEDA COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

NAME  OF  FIRST PRESENTEE : Dr AMRUTHA S

THESIS TOPIC: EFFECT OF NIRGUNDYADI TAILA  

AS PICHUVARTI IN OTOMYCOSIS

NAME OF GUIDE: Dr KUSUMAM JOSEPH

NAME OF CO GUIDE: Dr BIJUMON O C

DATE: 21/3/2022

TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM

VENUE: MICROSOFT TEAMS

ABSTRACT

Otomycosis is a fungal infection of the ear canal. That often occurs due to Aspergillus niger, A.fumigatus or Candida albicans. It is characterized by intense itching, discomfort or pain in the ear, watery discharge with musty odour and ear blockage. Its prevalence has been quoted to range from 9% to 27.2% among patients who present with signs and symptoms of otitis externa and up to 30% in patients with discharging ears . Otomycosis shares symptomatic similarity with karnakandu and kaphaja karnasoola in Ayurveda classics with a predominance of kapha and vata . Ingredients of Nirgundyadi taila are Kapha-Vata samana and possesses properties like kandughna,krimighna,and kushtaghna . Pichu vartis are medicated cotton wicks. Which are highly beneficial in the treatment of dustavranas . According to Vagbata Nadivrana and dustavrana chikitsa can be adopted in karnarogas with discharge, pain and 2 feeling of heaviness. Application of pichuvarti is also mentioned in the treatment of karnarogas manifesting with pus discharge, for clearing the pus and applying medicine to ear canal.

Study design is pre and post interventional study with sample size 21. Participants of the study having signs and symptoms of Otomycosis satisfying inclusion criteria were selected from OPD of Shalakyatantra, Govt Ayrveda college Thiruvananthapuram.The study period is 18 months. Pichuvarthi soaked in nirgundyadi taila inserted in to the affected ear canal after thorough ear toileting and retained for 45 min. The procedure repeated for 14 consecutive days and assessment done before treatment, after treatment and during follow up that is on 46th day (1month). Assessment was done on the basis of signs and symptoms of Otomycosis. At present 12 participants completed the study and effect of therapy was also assessed among them. The final result will be statistically analyzed with Wilcoxon signed rank test after completing the study.

 INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR - 14/3/2022

DEPARTMENT OF RASA SHASTRA AND BHAISHAJYA KALPANA

GOVT. AYURVEDA COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

NAME  OF  FIRST PRESENTEE : Dr ANITHA M

   

THESIS TOPIC: ACUTE AND SUBACUTE TOXICITY 

OF SURYAPRABHA GULIKA IN WISTARBALBINO RATS

 

NAME OF CO GUIDE:Dr S ANAND

NAME OF CO GUIDE: Dr T D BABU

DATE: 14/3/2022

TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM

VENUE: MICROSOFT TEAMS

ABSTRACT

Rasasastra is the branch of Ayurveda deals with processes by which various metals, minerals and other substances including mercury are purified, combined with suitable herbs in appropriate ratio in an attempt to treat illness. From 5th century onwards, the advancement rasasastra and use of metals or minerals opened a new frontiers for ayurvedic pharmacology and pharmaco-therapeutics. But the toxicity of traditional ayurvedic medicines with metalomineral combinations is a matter of concern among ayurvedic practitioners due to the presence of heavy metals. Rasaushadhis irrespective of its lesser therapeutic doses, enhancement of action of other ingredients in the formulation, quicker action and wide range of therapeutic purposes are always questioned for its safety profile. Suryaprabha gulika is a traditional ayurvedic formulation mentioned in Sahasrayogam containing both herbal and mineral ingredients and is indicated for the management of fever and upper respiratory tract infections. Though it is available in our market, there is no scientific data available regarding the therapeutic index of the formulation. This study aims to evaluate the acute and subacute toxicity of the formulation in wistar albino rats of either sex. Animals will be sacrificed at the end of the study. Physiological, haematological, biochemical and histopathlogical parameters will be assessed thereafter. Datas obtained after the study will be statistically analysed using appropriate modes. 

  INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR - 07/3/2022

DEPARTMENT OF PRASOOTI TANTRA AND STREEROGA

GOVT. AYURVEDA COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

NAME  OF  FIRST PRESENTEE : Dr DEEPA C R 

   

THESIS TOPIC: EFFECT OF MALARINJI MODAKA IN GARBHINI CHARDI

NAME OF GUIDE: DR SHAHINAMOL  S 

DATE: 07/3/2022

TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM

VENUE: MICROSOFT TEAMS

ABSTRACT

Nausea and vomiting is a common experience in pregnancy affecting 70 to 80% of all pregnant women. Altered immunological hormonal and psychological states are responsible for initiation of symptoms include nausea vomiting retching and occasional sickness. Simple vomiting if not properly managed with active antenatal care which may cause hyper emesis gravidarum which in turn cause slow starvation dehydration electrolyte imbalance weight loss and lead to impairment in daily activities of pregnant lady. Anti-emetic and anti-histamines are used in conventional Allopathic practise. In unresponsive cases need hospitalization and even termination of pregnancy. So, there is an intense need of alternative nontoxic safe and economic remedy to manage this condition.

            In Ayurveda all the classical texts mentioned nausea and vomiting are symptoms of normal pregnancy. Acharya Hareetha included garbhini chardi among garbha upadravas which indicates any disorder of garbhini due to foetus. Considering sukha sukumara properties of garbhini, Malarinji modaka can be judiciously given. Malar (laja that is the puffed rice) is the agrya aushadha for chardi and inji (ginger) has proven effect on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. The study design is a non-randomized control trial. 52 participants below 22 weeks of gestation with PUQE score between 6 and 13 selected from the OPD of Govt. Ayurveda College Hospital For Women and Children Poojappura. Participants are allocated to Group A and Group B. Group A is the trial group in which Malarinji modaka is given to participants, Group B is the control group in which Doxinate (Doxylamine and pyridoxine) is given to participants for treatment. Change in frequency of nausea and vomiting is assessed with PUQE score. Results statistically analysed, summarized and conclusion would be done.

NAME  OF  FIRST PRESENTEE : Dr DRISHYA P T

   

THESIS TOPIC: EFFECT OF KUSHMANDA SWARASA GHRITA IN POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

NAME OF GUIDE: Dr JYOTHI P K

 

NAME OF CO GUIDE:Dr ANILA M

DATE: 07/3/2022

TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM

VENUE: MICROSOFT TEAMS

ABSTRACT

Pregnancy and child birth produces a variety of physiological, psychological & socialconsequences. Postpartum depression is the major psychiatric illness among them. Prevalence estimates ranges from 13-19% in resource rich setting and 11-42% in resource limited setting. Postpartum depression has a significant impact on the mother-infant relation, in the family and with her partner. The exact cause of postpartum depression is not detected. It may be due to the abrupt change in reproductive hormonal level which rises during pregnancy. Early identification and management of postpartum depression is very essential, otherwise it may lead to a condition of depression even after the period of postpartum. Usually antidepressant medicine and psychiatric counselling are used to treat postpartum depression conventionally, but side   effects of antidepressant medicine badly affect the lactating mother and also the infant. In Ayurveda we can’t see a direct correlation of postpartum depression. Vishada can be correlated with this condition. Kushmanda swarasa gritha is chosen as a trial drug which is described in Apasmara chikitsa by Acharya Vagbada. It is a good Medhya preparation, cost effective and also easily available.  

Study design is pre and post interventional study with sample size 22. Participants of the study are postpartum ladies who are diagnosed with postpartum depression by Edinburgh post natal depression scale selected from the OPD of Prasuthi Tantra and Streeroga, women and children hospital Poojappura Thiruvananthapuram. Participants who satisfy inclusion criteria are selected. Study tool is Edinburg postnatal depression scale, Case Performa and prepared questionnaire. The study period is 18months. Prepared Medicine will be dispensed through OPD in a 200g container and instructions will be given to use daily 24 g of two equal divided doses in empty stomach with hot water as anupana for 30 days. The Edinburgh postnatal depression scale of the participants will be reassessed on 31^st day and compared with previous score.