BODHIKA 2024

Inauguration by           Dr. E.Sreekumar

                                       Director

                                       Institute Of Advanced Virology

 INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR                                   20/12/2023

                                                DEPARTMENT OF RASASHASTRA & BHAISHAJYA KALPANA

GOVT. AYURVEDA COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

NAME  OF  FIRST PRESENTEE:Dr.SARANYA G.k

DISSERTATIONTITLE:A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF AGNIKARMA WITH KSHOUDRA OVER ANKLE AND FOOT IN SCIATICA DUE TO L4-L5, L5-S1 INTERVERTEBRAL DISC PROLAPSE

NAME OF GUIDE: Dr. Sreeni T.V MD (Ay)  

DATE:27/12/2023

TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM

VENUE: COLLEGE AUDITORIUM

                                                        ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in 2020, has resulted in an unprecedented public health crisis. Though the disease was first detected in Wuhan, China on 31 December 2019 it later spread to different countries and territories around the world infecting millions of people. The state government has been prepared for any potential crisis ever since Kerala was the state of the first SARS-CoV-2 infection case in India. The recovery phase of COVID-19 was also important because, after the acute COVID-19 attack, the patients continue to report a wide variety of signs and symptoms. The government began using different Ayurvedic Preventive Strategies to fight against COVID-19 from the onset of the disease.  Among these, the Punarjani scheme has widespread scope in Ayurveda. Reports have shown that Ayurveda is one of the primary choices of individuals with post-COVID ailments in Kerala. This study mainly focuses on identifying the post-Covid signs and symptoms and the Ayurvedic approaches used in its management and tries to organise this data scientifically so that it can be added as a reference in handling future crisis.

Methodology: An online Google form survey using a semi-structured questionnaire was conducted among the Medical Officers in Ayur-Raksha clinics under the AYUSH Department, Government of Kerala who had managed a minimum of 500 symptomatic post-Covid patients during the period from 01 March 2021 to 31 August 2021. A total of 159 Medical Officers in Ayur Raksha Clinics were identified as the study population.

Results: The total number of responses received was from 75 Medical Officers. The minimum number of beneficiaries included in the observation is expected to be 63,526. The major post-COVID symptoms reported were fatigue (93.3%), shortness of breath (83%), and dyspnoea (82.7%). The major formulations identified were Sudarshana gutika (100 %), Dasamoolakadutraya kashaya (96%) and Indukantham kashaya (96%).

Conclusion: From a research standpoint, the observations and inferences of this study serve as a benchmark reference for handling future outbreaks. Being an observational study, this study is a baseline research so additional investigation for potential generalization is also needed.

 INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR                                   20/12/2023

                                                DEPARTMENT OF SWASTHAVRUTHAM

GOVT. AYURVEDA COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

NAME  OF  FIRST PRESENTEE:Dr. Akshayakumar M

DISSERTATION TITLE:“EFFECT OF PANCHAVALKALA KWATHA WITH HONEY AS KAVALA IN IMPROVING ORAL HYGIENE”

NAME OF GUIDE:   Dr Sreeraj S.K MD (Ay)

NAME OF CO GUID:Dr Smitha Mary Shine MD (Ay)

DATE:20/12/2023

TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM

VENUE: COLLEGE AUDITORIUM

                                                        ABSTRACT

Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life. In the present scenario,
people all over the world are suffering from many oral cavity-related problems. Some of them are dental
cavities, gingivitis, periodontal diseases, halitosis, mouth ulcers etc. These are caused mainly due to poor
oral hygiene and limited available techniques for improving oral hygiene. So, it is important to take care
of our mouth, teeth and gums. Good oral and dental cleanliness can prevent bad breath, tooth and gum
infections etc. and reduces the risk of serious health issues.
Two powerful methods suggested by Ayurveda for maintaining a perfect, healthy state of mind and body
are dinacharya and rithucharya. Under the broad umbrella of dinacharya, procedures like kavala are
suggested for oral hygiene, which also takes care of associated areas like the eyes, ears, tongue, teeth,
gums, and parts of the respiratory and digestive systems. These procedures are useful in the prevention
of diseases of the mouth, including teeth and gums. Kavala is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that
involves swishing liquid in the mouth. This action draws out impurities from the mouth primarily to
improve oral health, which in turn improves overall health. In Cakradatta, Panchavalkala kwatha with
honey is indicated for washing the mouth. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of the same
combination on improving oral hygiene. A sample size of 30 participants aged 20–50 who had poor oral
hygiene and who visited the OPD of Swasthavritta in Govt Ayurveda College Panchakarma Hospital
Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, was selected and advised to gargle the mouth using 50 ml of
Panchavalkala kwatha with 12 g of honey twice daily after food in the morning and night regularly for
30 days. The OHI-S, total pathogenic bacterial count, tongue coating, anorexia, and taste perception were
assessed on the 0th and 31st days. The results were analysed statistically using the paired t-test and
Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The intervention was found effective in reducing halitosis, tongue coating,
anorexia, and improving taste perception. The study was found to be highly effective in improving oral
hygiene considering the OHI-S score at p< 0.001 and significantly effective in reducing total pathogenic
bacteria count at p< 0.05. The study showed that kavala using Panchavalkala kwatha with honey is
significantly effective in improving oral hygiene.

 INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR                                   13/12/2023

                                DEPARTMENT OF SAMHITHA SIDDANTHAM & SWASTHAVRUTHAM

GOVT. AYURVEDA COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

NAME  OF  FIRST PRESENTEE:Dr. Krishna priya T

DISSERTATION TITLE:Critical study of ‘Vaidyatārakaṃ’- an Āyurvēdic treatise in Malayāḷam

NAME OF GUIDE:   Dr.Sunitha GR MD (Ay)

NAME OF CO GUID:Dr.Braivin Camly R MD (Ay)

DATE:13/12/2023

TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM

VENUE: COLLEGE AUDITORIUM

                                                        ABSTRACT

Āyurvēda, the most prominent indigenous system of medicine, developed as a result of the accumulated wisdom and practical experiences of many generations. The art of writing emerged as a way of preserving knowledge that was previously transmitted orally from one generation to the next. Writing in the form of manuscripts, inscriptions and coins was used to store information for a longer time.

Kerala has a rich tradition of indigenous medicine and health care practices. Besides the classical Āyurvēda, a number of local health care systems such as Marmacikitsa, Kaḷari, Bālacikitsa and other ethnic health care practices are prevalent here. Most of these systems of knowledge are unique and are often known only to a few individuals and communities. Some of them are in written form and kept within their own.

‘Vaidyatārakaṃ’ is such a text written by Vaidyakalānidhi C.N Narāyaṇan. The book is written in Malayāḷam language and is in śḷōka form. It was published in 1974 by Dr.M.N Śaśidharan and printed at Nālātra printers, Kōṭṭayaṃ. The author belongs to great Tiruvitāṃkūr rājavaidya tradition who were specialists in Bālacikitsa. The book is written with priority given to Bālacikitsa, whereas other divisions of Āyurvēda are also covered. ‘Vaidyatārakaṃ’ contains total 67 chapters and 6668 śḷōkās. This study was conducted with an aim to critically analyze and interpret the subject matters including historical, cultural and linguistic aspects of the text, content wise analysis of the text, drug review of the text and understanding salient features of the text.

Linguistic analysis of the text revealed the usage of anuṣṭup vṛtta and prāsās such as ādyākṣaraprāsa, dvitīyākṣaraprāsa, etc. Similar concepts from other texts were enlisted and other sole contributions of text were completely translated in the content wise analysis of ‘Vaidyatārakaṃ’. A total of 596 drugs mentioned in the text were enlisted in the drug review. Identification of special chapters, special concepts, special formulations and special procedures were done and enlisted under the heading salient features of the text. Thus the critical study of the text ‘Vaidyatārakaṃ’ revealed that it includes a number of original contributions and can be used as a handbook for physicians and as a reference text for the beginners of Āyurvēda.

 INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR                                   29/11/2023

                                DEPARTMENT OF SALYATANTHRA&SAMHITHA SIDDANTHAM

GOVT. AYURVEDA COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

NAME  OF  FIRST PRESENTEE:Dr. SHALU

DISSERTATION TITLE:A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF AGNIKARMA WITH KSHOUDRA OVER ANKLE AND FOOT IN SCIATICA DUE TO L4-L5, L5-S1 INTERVERTEBRAL DISC PROLAPSE

NAME OF GUIDE:   DR. P Benedict MD(AY)

DATE:29/11/2023

TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM

VENUE: COLLEGE AUDITORIUM

                                                        ABSTRACT

Sciatica is a syndrome characterized by pain radiating from the lowback into the buttock and into the lower extremities along its posterior or lateral aspect and most commonly caused by prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc. The term is also used to refer The pain anywhere along the course of sciatic nerve. Conservative treatment for sciatica is primarily aimed at pain reduction, either by analgesics or by reducing pressure on the nerve root. For patients who fail to respond to conservative treatment, surgery is the alternative. Sciatica can be correlated with Gridhrasi mentioned under vatavyadhi in ayurvedic classics. It is a snayugatha disease characterized by stiffness, pricking pain and tingling sensation starting from low back and radiating downwards to buttocks, posterior aspect of knee, calf, foot and restricting the lifting of the leg. Various treatment modalities like snehana, swedana, vasthi, siravyadha, and agnikarma are indicated in Gridharsi. Procedures like snehana, swedana, vasthi etc are very effective in Gridhrasi but take more time for pain relief. Agnikarma is the chief para surgical procedure which is very effective in treating conditions of severe pain in skin, muscles, veins, tendons and joints and gives immediate pain relief. According to susrutha, in snayugatha vikara agnikarma can be done with kshoudra, guda and sneha. The present study is to evaluate the effect of agnikarma with kshoudra in sciatica due to L4-L5, L5-S1 intervertebral disc prolapse, at the tender spots of ankle and foot of affected lower limb.

     Participants satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria within age group of 30-60 years were treated with agnikarma using kshoudra over the tender spots of ankle and foot. Assessment were done before treatment, after treatment and follow ups on 7^th and 14^th day. Statistical analysis done and result showed that agnikarma is effective in reducing pain and numbness of sciatica due to L4-L5, L5-S1 intervertebral disc prolapse.

INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR                                   22/11/2023

                                                     DEPARTMENT OF SALYATANTHRA

GOVT. AYURVEDA COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

NAME  OF  FIRST PRESENTEE:Dr. RENJU L A

DISSERTATION TITLE: CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF SIRAVEDHA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VISWACHI WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY

NAME OF GUIDE:   DR.  REMYA V R MD (AY)

DATE:22/11/2023

TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM

VENUE: COLLEGE AUDITORIUM

                                                        ABSTRACT

                Radiculopathy, commonly referred as pinched nerve, refers to a set of conditions in which one or more nerves are affected and their functioning is hampered. Cervical radiculopathy is a clinical condition resulting from compression of nerve roots due to disc herniation or degenerative stenosis which leads to neck pain, numbness and radiating arm pain in the distribution of the affected nerve root. Often this radicular pain is accompanied by motor or sensory disturbances also. The main treatments available are use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, epidural steroid injection and surgery in the last stages. But the side effects of NSAID’s, incomplete neurologic recovery, loss of full cervical range of movement and surgical complications are the main hurdle in the management of cervical radiculopathy.

               In Ayurvedic classics, clinical picture of cervical radiculopathy can be explained under the heading of viswachi. It is a vatavyadhi mainly affecting the kandaras leading to restricted movements and loss of function of upper limb. Snehana, swedana, nasya etc. are the regular treatment procedures done to alleviate the symptoms of viswachi. But these procedures are time consuming and do not give an instant relief of pain. Even after the complete course of snigdha rooksha chikitsa the symptoms of viswachi may be persisting. In such cases siravedha can make remarkable changes in its clinical picture. According to classics in viswachi, the sira located 4 angula above or below the koorpara sandhi (cephalic vein) is to be punctured. It is a simple, cost effective and less time-consuming procedure which gives immediate relief of symptoms.

              So, the present study was taken to evaluate the effect of siravedha in reducing pain, numbness, disability and tenderness in viswachi with special reference to cervical radiculopathy. Study design was formulated as pre and post interventional study. Sampling method was consecutive sampling and the sample size was 20. Participants between the age group of 30-60 years irrespective of gender diagnosed as having cervical radiculopathy, fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria, attending the OPD and IPD of department of salyatantra, Government Ayurveda college Thiruvananthapuram were taken for the study. A maximum amount of 300 ml of blood was collected from corresponding cephalic vein as a onetime procedure. The findings were recorded and analysed using the most appropriate statistical tests. The results showed that siravedha is effective in the management of viswachi with special reference to cervical radiculopathy.

 INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR                                   15/11/2023

                 DEPARTMENT OF RASASASTRA AND BHAISHAJYAKALPANA

GOVT. AYURVEDA COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

NAME  OF  FIRST PRESENTEE:Dr. DIVYA M V

DISSERTATION TITLE: REGENERATIVE POTENTIAL OF SWADAMSTRADI RASAYANA, AMALAKYADI RASAYANA AND THEIR INGREDIENTS IN ZEBRAFISH (Danio rerio)

NAME OF GUIDE:  DR.  RAJMOHAN V  MD (AY)

DATE:15/11/2023

TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM

VENUE: COLLEGE AUDITORIUM

                                                        ABSTRACT

Regeneration is a remarkable intrinsic capacity of the human body to restore damaged or lost tissues and functions, thereby maintaining homeostasis and overall health. At the level of the organism, the body has a propensity to go through and acquire changes throughout time, which are typically degenerative. Degeneration, often associated with the gradual deterioration of tissues and organs, is a natural consequence of ageing, and a range of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors can further exacerbate it. The intricate balance between degeneration and regeneration processes within the human body in biomedical sciences represents a multifaceted and critical study area. Regenerative medicine focuses on the functional restoration of specific tissues or organs in patients with catastrophic injuries or chronic disease states when their bodies natural regeneration processes fall short of what is required. Enriched with tailored approaches to health and disease, in addition to knowledge of distinctive practices using medicinal plants and peculiar dietary regiments, healthcare systems such as Ayurveda can provide a secure alternative to chronic and degenerative diseases and are increasingly used by individuals with such circumstances. Research opportunities for the biology of regeneration are made possible by the trophorestoration property of the medications and therapies indicated under Ayurvedic Rasayanatantra. Since, zebrafish fins make an excellent study tool for cellular and molecular mechanisms of regeneration, this study aimed to evaluate the regenerative potential of Swadamstradi Rasayana, Amalakyadi Rasayana and their ingredients in the amputated caudal fin of zebrafish. The experimental design was constituted by forty-nine fishes distributed into seven aquaria, receiving six treatments and the seventh one as the control group. Fishes from each treatment were anesthetized and had a portion of their caudal fin amputated with the intention to study the caudal fin's regeneration rates and period. Each experimental setup involved measuring each fish separately before and after amputation, followed by allowing the fish to grow while receiving treatment. To determine the regenerated portions, fishes of each group were subjected to image analysis on days 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15

post amputation. The difference between the control group and the treatment exposed groups in the growth parameters such as caudal fin length increment and length gain percent were analysed. The statistical analysis of the experimental data revealed the variation in treatment means, which were then determined and statistically represented by repeated measures ANOVA, post hoc multiple comparison test (LSD) and independent sample t test. The result showed that the fishes in each treatment group reverted back to its pre amputated caudal fin length in shorter growth period compared to the control group (p<.01). The percentage mean caudal fin length increment was significantly different from control in Amalakyadi Rasayana and Amalaki (p<.05). The results of the study demonstrate the significant potential of two Rasayana yoga Amalakyadi Rasayana and Swadamstradi Rasayana, along with their constituent ingredients Amalaki, Tila, Swadamstra and Amruth, in promoting tissue regeneration in the amputated caudal fin of zebrafish. The knowledge could have implications for treating degenerative diseases in humans and could be applied to promote gene therapies or pharmaceutical interventions to promote regeneration