INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR                                       22/02/2023

DEPARTMENT OF RASASHASTRA AND BHAISHAJYA KALPANA

GOVT. AYURVEDA COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

NAME  OF  FIRST PRESENTEE:Dr. SHILPA.R

DISSERTATION TITLE:  IDENTIFICATION OF AN EFFECTIVE PRESERVATIVE FOR                                                   VILWADI LEHYA AND IT’S COMPARISON WITH MARKET SAMPLES

NAME OF GUIDE:  Dr.KIRAN SARMA MD(Ay) 

DATE:22/02/2023

TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM

VENUE: COLLEGE AUDITORIUM

ABSTRACT

Avaleha Kalpana is one among the dosage forms in Ayurveda which is widely used in practice for   various disorders and is getting popularity due to its palatability, easy administration, Potency and longer shelf life. It can be stored for almost a year without compromising its quality as it contains sugar ,honey which act as natural preservative. Currently by the use of various preservation techniques         possibly the shelf life of Avaleha preparations can be prolonged.

The type and concentration of preservatives used by various pharmaceutical companies are non-uniform. By conducting cross-sectional survey among the GMP certified Ayurvedic pharma companies, most commonly used preservatives in Avaleha can be ascertained. Vilwadi Lehya is selected for the study purpose. Through this study, the shelf-life of the selected Lehya and amount of preservatives in the market samples can be analysed. Excess             of preservatives in the preparation can alter its quality, efficacy and safety. Moreover, it can lead to serious illness. As per D&C rules ,addition of preservatives in Ayurvedic formulations is allowed in permitted amount. Unlike Churna, Kwatha etc Avaleha contain sweetening agents like sugar ,honey which itself act as preservative. But still some amount of artificial preservatives are being added to increase its shelf-life. This study particularly aims to know the preservative content in Vilwadi lehya and to find better effective method for its preservation.

 INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR                                       15/02/2023

DEPARTMENT OF   PRASUTITANTRA AND STREEROGA

GOVT. AYURVEDA COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

NAME  OF  FIRST PRESENTEE:Dr. Gopika Raj

DISSERTATION TITLE:  COMBINED EFFECT OF CHIRUVILWADI KASHAYA WITH KANCHANARA GUGGULU IN UTERINE FIBROIDS

NAME OF GUIDE:  Dr. Shahina Mole. S MD(Ay). PhD

DATE:15/02/2023

TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM

VENUE: COLLEGE AUDITORIUM

ABSTRACT

Uterine fibroids also known as Leiomyomas are benign smooth muscle tumours of the uterus. It is predominantly an estrogen dependent tumour. It has been estimated that about 20% -80% of women develop fibroid at the age of fifty. Prevalence is highest between 35 and 45 years. Ayurveda has been able to considerably contribute to the management of fibroid. Many formulations are being effectively used in clinical practice and have been studied scientifically with proven results. Chiruvilwadi Kashaya mentioned in Sahasrayogam Arshas chikitsa and Kanchanara Guggulu mentioned in Sarngadhara Samhitha Madhyamakhanda Vatakavidhi Adhyaya is selected for the study. Uterine fibroids may be correlated to Garbhashayagatha Mamsagranthi caused by Tridosha dushti with Vatha Kapha predominance along with vitiation of Raktha, Mamsa and Medho dhatu. Hence the treatment aims at Vatha kapha hara and Medho hara action. Analyzing the dosha karma of the above formulation, easy availability and cost effectiveness of the drug ensure this medicine as a right choice. Study design is pre and post interventional with a sample size of 30. Females in the age group of 25-45 years who are diagnosed with Uterine Fibroids of size less than 8 cm will be selected from the OPD of Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram. Women with malignancy, other chronic systemic illness, post-menopausal women, fibroid with degenerative changes, sub mucous fibroids, pregnant and lactating women and in those with Haemoglobin level less than 8g/dl will be excluded. Study tools include lab investigation, Ultrasonogram and case proforma. Patients satisfying the above criteria will be included in the study. Duration of the treatment will be 90 days and Chiruvilwadi Kashaya will be dispensed in the form of coarse powder in packets of 48 gm and Kanchanara Guggulu will be given in pill form of 1.5g each. Medicines will be dispensed on monthly basis and patients will be advised to take 48 ml of kashaya twice daily before food along with Kanchanara Guggulu 1.5g twice a day and will be reviewed after every 30 days during the study period. Outcome variables, change in size of fibroid will be assessed using USG and associated symptoms like dysmenorrhea and amount of bleeding will also be assessed. Results will be statistically analysed using Wilcoxon’s signed rank test and Paired‘t’ test according to type of distribution of variable. Results will be drawn, summarized and conclusions will be made.

 INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR                                       08/02/2023

DEPARTMENT OF  PANCHAKARMA

GOVT. AYURVEDA COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

NAME  OF  FIRST PRESENTEE: Dr VISHNU SREENIVAS

DISSERTATION TITLE:  EFFECT OF PRABHANJANAVIMARDANAM TAILA NASYA IN CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS .

NAME OF GUIDE:  Dr. PRAVITH N. K. MD(AY.)                              

DATE:08/02/2023

TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM

VENUE: COLLEGE AUDITORIUM

ABSTRACT

  Cervical spondylosis is a chronic degenerative condition of the cervical spine that affects the vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs of the neck as well as the contents of spinal canal. Now a days, it is encountered in young and middle-aged people, due to sedentary habits and increase in over exerting working conditions. There is significant degenerative changes seen in 70% of women at the age of 65 and 95% of men at the age of 60. In Ayurveda, cervical spondylosis can be clinically compared to Apabahuka, Viswachi or Greevastambha, where nasya could be the effective and economical treatment modality. Cervical spondylosis is a dhatukshayajanya vatavikara. Prabhanjanavimardanam Taila, mentioned in the Tailaprakarana of Sahasrayoga, is indicated for ashiti vatarogas as pana, abhyanga, nasya and vastikarma. Prabhanjanavimardanam taila act as vatakapha shamana, sothahara, balya and rasayana. Considering both the dosa kopa and vitiated dosa sthana, nasya karma with Prabhanjanavimardanam Taila is selected. The data will be collected through observation, Visual analogue scale and Oswestry disability index for neck pain. After collecting baseline data, detailed examination will be done using clinical case proforma. Nasya will be done at evening (4-5pm), in a dose of 8 bindu (4ml) in each nostril for 7 days. Changes in neck stiffness, pain, occipital headache, pain in shoulder, range of movements, numbness, weakness in upper limbs and functional assessment will be analysed before treatment, after treatment on the 8^th day and follow up on 14^th day after treatment. The results will be analysed statistically by using Wilcoxon’s signed rank test.