Presentation from: Dept of Agadatantra, Govt. Ayurveda College , Thiruvananthapuram
Date and Time: 09/01/2013, 02:00 pm
Moderator: Dr. Rajam. R, Professor and Head, Dept. of Rasasastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana

Abastracts

RELEVANCE OF DUSHIVISHAHARA CHIKITSA IN IgE DEPENDENTURTICARIA

SachinMangattu, Dept of Agadatantra, Govt. Ayurveda College , Thiruvananthapuram

The prevalence and incidence of hypersensitivity to allergens and its manifestation in the skin has increased enormously during the past few decades. Allergic reaction can result from food poisoning, insect stings, drug intoxication etc. Ayurveda considers this progression to be called as DushiVisha. DushiVisha are the toxins which are generated due to imperfect digestion, absorption, assimilation and excretion of various incompatible substances we consumed internally and in a long run accumulation of these toxins results in the imbalance of homeostasis of the body. Though these toxins appear weak first, it is converted to a powerful one provided there is a favourable environment, and ultimately results in serious derangement.

Among the symptoms of DushiVisha there is Kota which can be compared to IgE dependent Urticaria(Urticaria due to allergy). Eventually many features of Seetapitta, Udarda and Kota can be compared to Urticaria. A general line of treatment which we follow in Seetapitta, Udarda and Kota may not be effective in IgE dependent Urticaria. This leads us to consider about a Dushivishaharachikitsa which not only must help to remove the stagnant toxins but also bring back the body to homeostasis.

CASE STUDY ON POST SNAKE BITE ULCER MANAGEMENT

Hanzu sherief, Dept: of Agadatantra, Govt: Ayurveda College; Thiruvananthapuram.

In survivors of snake bite, the main cause of permanent disability is local tissue damage. The delayed healing along with severe pain and associated complaints virtually confine them to bed. The local effects of venom lead to chronic ulceration which results in severe tissue destruction and may even lead to amputation of the affected limb. In modern medicine, the treatment comprises of antibiotic coverage, which is not found to be effective, as the root cause of ulceration is not infections. Surgical repair of the wound may lead to complications like contractures. A combination of principles of treatment told in classical texts and formulations indicated in keraleeya visha chikitsa are effective in treatment of post snake bite ulceration.

A 54 year old man came to O.P.D with chronic ulcer on dorsal aspect of Rt. Foot with severe pain and discharge. Case history revealed a snake bite six months back. He underwent allopathic medication and got no relief. Finally he got admitted in ayurveda college hospital for better management and treatment.

As per our classics, we designed a treatment protocol, which comprises of shodhana and samana. Shodhana included mainly virechana and jalookavacharana. While samana mainly consisted of Paranthyadi taila dhara externally and single drug decoction of physalis minima (Njotanjodiyan) internally.

After the treatment, significant changes seen in dimension of the ulcer along with the development of granulation tissue. Pus and foul smelling discharge reduced to a greater extent. This paper discusses in detail a treatment protocol that can be practiced in post snake bite ulcer management.

Ayurvedic intervention in the above said case reveals the true essence and efficacy of our science. My experience with this post bite complication is a treasurable one; with which further advancements and new prospects in our science can be achieved.

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.