INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR - 17/08/2022
DEPARTMENT OF PANCHAKARMA
Communication space for the Seminar Coordination Committee, Govt. Ayurveda College,Thiruvananthapuram
INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR - 17/08/2022
DEPARTMENT OF PANCHAKARMA
INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR - 10/08/2022
DEPARTMENT OF KAYA CHIKITSA
TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM
VENUE: HYBRID / MICROSOFT TEAMS
ABSTRACT
Rheumatoid
arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown aetiology marked by
a symmetric, peripheral polyarthritis. It is peaking between the ages of 35 and
50 and is a chronic disabling condition often causing pain and deformity.
Clinically RA is similar to Vatarakta described in our classics. Vata prakopa
and Rakta prakopa nidana leads to Raktavritha vata and lodges in Asthi sandhis.
The clinical feature of Vatarakta is suggestive of deep dhathugata involvement.
As it is an Avaranajanya Vyadhi, different preparations with drugs having
Avaranaharatva, Vataanulomana and Rasayana properties are exclusively indicated
in the management of Vatarakta. Amrita guggulu and Rasnadasamoola kwatham are
two drugs having the above said qualities were selected as a combination to
perform in its management.
The
study was a before and after study without control group, conducted in Govt.Ayurveda
College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. 20 patients fulfilling the inclusion and
exclusion criteria diagnosed as Rheumatoid arthritis by satisfying the 2010 ACR-EULAR
diagnostic criteria were selected and subjected to detailed clinical
examination according to clinical research proforma and lab investigations. The
study drug Amrita guggulu (500mg) twice daily with lukewarm water one hour
after food and Rasnadasamoola kwatham (as sachet) with 60ml lukewarm water
twice daily along with 6ml Eranda taila as anupana one hour before food were given to the study participants for one
month. Evaluation was done on 0th and 31st day. Statistical
analysis reveals that there were significant reduction in subjective and
objective parameters. Thus it is recommended that these drugs are effective and
safe which can be used in the management of Rheumatoid arthritis.
INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR - 03/08/2022
DEPARTMENTS OF SALYA TANTRA
TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM
VENUE: HYBRID / MICROSOFT TEAMS
ABSTRACT
Anterior
cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common knee-related injuries,
usually occurring in younger individuals during sports participation .Once ACL is disrupted, pain, effusion and atrophy are commonly
observable and cause functional disability. Because of the functional
limitations, athletic participation is severely restricted. Patients with anterior
cruciate ligament (ACL) injury have a high risk of developing PTOA(Post
Traumatic Osteo Arthritis).Knowledge of the risk factors that lead to ACL tears
can help to correctly diagnose knee injuries and is important to the development
of prevention strategies for knee osteoarthritis. The signs and symptoms of ACL
injuries are much similar with that of
Janumarmaabhigatha.
In the present study an attempt
is made to find out an effective treatment protocol for the management of partial tears of Anterior Cruciate
Ligament of knee joint. As a part of
literary work, modern and ayurvedic views about the disease, its management and
a detailed review of drugs used in the study were compiled.The study design of
the present work was pre and post test without control, in which 30 subjects of
partial tears of Anterior Cruciate Ligament of knee joint was selected according to
inclusion and exclusion criteria. The patients were treated with Lepana,,bandhana,
Achasnehapana, abhyanga and ushmasweda , virechana ,Ekangadhara, mathravasthi
and shashtikasalipinda swedam, ksheeravasthi . Along with this internal
medicines were given for the patients. The internal medicines include Musthadi marma kashayam, Laksha guggulu and Gandha
thailam. In this study the findings were observed before treatment 0th day and 46th day of treatment. The results are tabulated
using the medical statistics. The results revealed that the protocol helps in
relieving pain, swelling and restricted movement of knee joint to a certain extent.
This enables the patient to resume day today activities and the result is
statistically significant.
INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR - 27/07/2022
DEPARTMENTS OF KAUMARA BHRITYA AND RASA SHASTRA & BHAISHAJYA KALPANA
TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM
VENUE: HYBRID / MICROSOFT TEAMS
ABSTRACT
Respiratory infections are major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Chronic tonsillitis is the second most common prevalent disease in paediatric age group from 5-15 years. Tonsillitis is the aggravation of the tonsils two oval formed cushions at the rear of the throat which are resistant frameworks first line of safeguard. Tonsils and adenoids are the body’s first line of defence at the oro-pharyngeal gateway. Recurrent attack of chronic tonsillitis makes the disease chronic and vulnerable for infections diseases. It is estimated that 15% of all visits to family doctors are because of chronic tonsillitis. In Ayurveda, tonsillitis can be correlated with Tundikeri. The diseases of Talu(Palate ) and kantha ( Throat ) , both of which are the ayatanas (eshtablishment ) of mukharoga (Diseases of Mouth).Tundikeri one among the urdhvajatrugata roga; mentioned in talugata roga (disease of palate) as well as Kanthagata roga (diseases of throat). Ayurvedic acharyas have given detailed elaboration regarding the various etiological factors, prodromal symptoms, presenting symptoms, various signs, prognosis and the various treatment modalities to be adopted in the treatment of Tundikeri. Vyaghri Haritaki lehya, a classical formulation in Bhaishajya Ratnavali, is an Avaleha (electuary), palatable and can be licked by children having soothing effect on throat. Vyaghri Haritaki lehya possesses other properties like Deepana, Pachana, Anulomana, Raktasodhana, Shothahara (Anti-inflammatory), Kapha-vatashamaka, Balya and Rasayana. 20 children were screened and selected for the trial from OPD of Dept. of Kaumarabhrithya, Govt. Ayurveda College hospital for women and children, Poojapura, Thiruvanvanthapuram. Internal administration of Vyaghri haritaki lehya in a doses are 5gm for children between 3 to 6 years and 10gm for children between 7 to 12 years with honey as adjuvant, for a period of 60 days were given. Follow up done after a period of 30 days. Lab investigations and clinical assessment were taken before and after interventional period and after the follow up. Data was analyzed by Wilcoxon signed rank test and the results proven that the study was statistically significant P value <0.05.
INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR - 20/07/2022
DEPARTMENTS OF DRAVYA GUNA VIJNANAM
TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM
VENUE: HYBRID / MICROSOFT TEAMS
ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus is a
chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia due to impaired
insulin secretion or utilization or both
in human body. Diabetes mellitus and its
associated complications have been posing a major threat to the health
status of a large population in both developing and developed countries since
decades. The major types of diabetes mellitus are type 1 and type 2.Type 2
diabetes mellitus also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes, results from
body’s inefficient use of insulin and affects the vast majority. The prevalence
of diabetes in adults of 20-79 years in
India is 8.3% . In Ayurveda diabetes can be considered as prameha symptomatically.
In the Ayurvedic classics ,a large number of herbal preparations are
mentioned in the contexts pertaining to treatment of prameha ,many of
which are still left unexplored and scientifically validate .The study
drug patoladi yogam is a polyherbal formulation mentioned in one of the
classical Ayurveda texts, Ashtanga hridaya in the chapter of treatment
of prameha. The constituent herbs of the formulation are patola (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb) ,nimba(Azadirachta indica A.Juss),amalaki(Embilica officinalis Gaertn) and amrutha(Tinospora cordifolia Miers) having tridosahara,kandughna,rasayana and pramehaghna
properties respectively, that can be effective in mitigating the longterm
complications associated with DM. Preliminary phytochemical analysis of the study drug
was done. The study is interventional RCT . Both male and female
participants of age group 25-60 years
with FBS level from 126-200 mg/dl, PPBS level from 200-250 mg/dl ,HbA1c
level from 6.5%- 8.5% taking metformin
monotherapy, attending OPD of Govt.Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram were
selected for the study. Participants with major
systemic illness and complications were excluded. The study population was
divided into two groups as experimental and control groups. The study drug patoladi yoga was
powdered and potentiated in its own
decoction and made into 500 mg capsules. It was dispensed to the patients of
experimental group .The control group
was given similar capsules of
placebo. The participants of both
the group were advised to take 2
capsules each thrice daily before food for a period of 90 days. The required laboratory investigations
FBS,PPBS,HbA1c were done before and after the study period. The collected data
after completion of trial will be subjected to statistical analysis using
appropriate statistical techniques. Results will be drawn ,summarized and
conclusions will be made.
INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR - 13/07/2022
DEPARTMENTS OF AGADA TANTRA & RASA SHASTRA AND BHAISHAJYA KALPANA
NAME OF CO-GUIDE: Dr SURAJ K
TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM
VENUE: HYBRID / MICROSOFT TEAMS
ABSTRACT
In
the current scenario drug induced toxicity is a major headache to the health
sector limiting the usefulness of widely used agents. The development of
severe, drug related complications may require premature drug withdrawal or
dose reduction. In some cases, toxicity occurs in majority of treated
individuals because of the nature of the drug (e.g. cytotoxic agents used for
cancer-chemotherapy). Cisplatin (Cis-diamminedichloroplatinum II) is one of the
most widely used and highly effective chemotherapeutic agents. Its treatment
has been linked to various toxic side effects including nephrotoxicity,
myelosuppression, cardiotoxicity etc. Acute kidney injury occurs in 21-31.55%
patients receiving cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Now worldwide, 850 million
people are estimated to have kidney diseases from various causes and are the 10th
fastest growing cause of death. In this study we are aiming to provide relief
to patients on cisplatin medication. For this purpose, Sugandhadi agada,
a formulation mentioned under mandali visha prakarana of Ashtanga
Hridaya, Uttarasthana Sarpavisha Prathishedha is selected. Mandali Visha
can be correlated to Viper envenomation by its signs and symptoms, the mode of
death etc. In Viper envenomation, the mainly affected system is circulatory
system and death may be due to acute renal failure. Therefore, the treatment
will definitely target the circulatory and renal system. Hence, this work aims
to study the nephroprotective effect of the formulation mentioned under mandali
visha prakarana to tackle the aftereffects of xenobiotics causing
nephrotoxicity. Physico-chemical analysis of the formulation was conducted at Department
of Chemistry, Siddha Regional Research Institute, Poojappura Thiruvananthapuram
and Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre (STIC), CUSAT. The
experimental study was conducted at Amala Cancer Research Center, Thrissur. Male
wistar rats weighing 150-200g purchased from authentic breeding centers and
were divided into 6 groups containing 6 animals each. The groups selected for
the study are; normal, vehicle control, Cisplatin (7mg/ kg body wt.), Sugandhadi
agada at high, therapeutic and low doses along with cisplatin. All the
groups received their respective drugs for 14 days, except Cisplatin which was
given on 10th day. Changes in the animals observed and animal sacrificed at the
end of 14th day. Changes in hematological parameters- serum urea, serum
creatinine, serum uric acid, serum alkaline phosphatase, serum bilirubin were
assessed after collecting blood through heart puncture. Enzymatic activities
along with histopathological changes in kidney were also evaluated.
Results were statistically analyzed by one way ANOVA, followed by Tukey’s multiple comparison tests as
post-hoc test. The overall
result suggests that the Sugandhadi agada has no significant nephroprotective
effects against cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity in this study.
INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR - 06/07/2022
DEPARTMENTS OF SWASTHA VRITTA
NAME OF CO-GUIDE; Dr SMITHA MARY SHINE
TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM
VENUE: HYBRID / MICROSOFT TEAMS
ABSTRACT
Vegas are natural urges and are usually spontaneous in nature. They are inevitable for the maintenance of proper health. Tendency to suppress natural urges are common among working women. Especially suppression of urine, feaces and flatus are common in them due to the social circumstances and their busy life schedule. According to Ayurvedaadhovegadharana can cause many symptoms such as siroruja ,klama etc. Suppression of urine can lead to urinary tract infection ,which is the second most common bacterial infection in the world. Suppression of urge to defecate can cause Constipation. Suppression of flatus can lead to the formation of diverticula. Working women due to lack of time , long working hours using unhygienic toilet etc are more susceptible for the suppression of natural urges, The study was conducted to find out the habit of suppression of adhovegas and its ill effects among them. For the study 300 working women from various institution in Thiruvananthapuram city were selected by cluster sampling and were given semi structured questionnaire which is pretested by the experts in this field . With the help of this prevalence adhovegadharanaand its ill effects will be elicited. The analysis of preliminary data , personal history , suppression habits and ill effects has brought out the prevalence of adlogavegadharana and its ill effects and the significance of association between them . The result obtained in the study were analysed by Chi-square test. 84.3% of the women were having the habit of suppression of one or more adhogavega . Among the 3 adhogavega mutra is the most commonly suppressed one. The ill effects like head ache, muscle cramps,body ache are highly prevalent among working women who were having the habit of suppression of adhogavega.