A clinical study of Nirgundi Ghana Vati and Matra Basti in the management of Gridhrasi with special reference to sciatica

Ali, Mumtaz; Vj, Shukla; Dave, Alankruta R; Bhatt, N N

doi:10.4103/0974-8520.82042

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“…Anuvasana Basti (oil enema) nourishes the dhatus, promotes strength and cures Vata related diseases; Asthapana Basti (decoction enema) cleanses the colon and cures Vata related diseases [18]. Matra Basti is a Nirapada Basti that can be administered conveniently and comfortably for long duration, without complication [11,32]. Matra Basti provides nourishment and strength to the body, and cures Vata related diseases [11].…”

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Management of Symptoms of Parkinsonism Through Panchakarma Therapy

Pandey¹,

Mishra²,

Mishra³

2020

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Background: Parkinson's disease is a disabling neurodegenerative disorder, mainly affecting the elderly population. Symptoms of Parkinsonism include motor function abnormalities, tremors in hands and legs, postural instability, etc. Side-effect free, long-term management of Parkinsonism is still a challenge. According to Ayurveda, the disease that resembles the symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease is Kampavata (kampa means tremors), which is primarily caused by the imbalance of the Vata Dosha. Various Panchakarma procedures have been found useful in the treatment of different Vata Vyadhis (diseases caused by the imbalance of Vata Dosha).Methodology: Panchakarma therapy was administered for 19 days to a male patient suffering from symptoms of Parkinsonism (Kampavata) since about nine months, as well as other associated ailments. According to Ayurveda, Kampavata is primarily associated with Vata imbalance. Hence, Vata pacifying herbal medicines, that also provide strengthening and nourishing effect to the degenerative tissues of the body, as well as nourishment to the brain, were used.Results: The patient experienced significant relief in the tremors in B/L hands, numbness in B/L big toes, weakness in lower extremity, and lower back pain. The patient also experienced notable relief in the complaints of Constipation, Gastric upset, and Flatus. Overall, the patient reported a satisfactory experience after taking the therapy.Conclusion: Panchakarma therapy showed encouraging results in the management of symptoms associated with Parkinsonism, as well as other associated ailments, in short duration of time.

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Management of Symptoms of Parkinsonism Through Panchakarma Therapy

Pandey¹,

Mishra²,

Mishra³

2020

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“…In previous studies,[ 4 7 ] researchers used Siravyadha to let out Rakta Dhatu along with vitiated Doshas and reported that Siravyadha gives spontaneous relief in the cardinal symptoms of Gridhrasi due to release of impurities or Doshas from the affected area. Similarly in the present study vitiated Doshas along with Rakta Dhatu was let out by pricking with needle on affected area, The vacuum created by the Ghatiyantra helps the vitiated blood to ooze out.…”

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“…[ 5 6 ] However, in Gridhrasi , as Snayu and Rakta are involved, Agnikarma and Siravyadha (venepuncture) are also the choice of treatment. [ 7 ] The role of simple, safe, economical, and practicable Ayurvedic procedures such as Siravyadha has been studied less in the management of Vatavyadhi such as Gridhrasi . Acharya Sushruta has also mentioned that diseases those are not relieved effectively by Snehana , Lepanadi therapeutic measures, Siravyadha is a management to achieve better and earlier results.…”

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Role of Raktamokshana by Ghati Yantra in treatment of Gridhrasi (sciatica): A pilot study

Kumbhare-Patil¹,

Gahukar²,

Patil

2016

AYU

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Introduction:The incidence rate of Gridhrasi (sciatica) is quite significant as more than three-quarters of the world's population are affected by the disease. It is characterized by the onset of Ruja (pain), Toda (pricking), and Stambha (stiffness), initially in Sphika (gluteal region) and then radiating distally to Kati-Prishtha (low back), Janu (knee), Jangha (thigh) till Pada (feet). The patients suffering from Gridhrasi have restricted movements due to painful limb, affecting the daily routine activities.Aim:To assess the role of Raktamokshana (blood letting) done by Ghatiyantra in the patients suffering from Gridhrasi.Materials and Methods:The study was conducted on twenty patients who had reported for the treatment of Gridhrasi at an Ayurvedic hospital. Raktamokshana was done on Sphik (gluteal region) or Kati (low back) region with the help of 18 no. needle and Ghatiyantra (Kanchapatra) in four settings (0, 5th, 10th and 15th day). The sign and symptoms, namely Ruka, Toda, Stambha, and Spandana (fasiculation) were given scores depending on their severity. The patients were also assessed for straight-leg raise (SLR) test. Follow-up was done at an interval of 5 days for three times and the scores were noted down before and after treatment. The scores were analyzed by SPSS 18 software using Student's t-test.Results:Marked reduction in severity of mean scores of Ruja, Toda, Stambha, and Spandana was seen in the patients after the use of Ghatiyantra for Raktamokshana, which was statistically significant.Conclusions:Ghatiyantra is the simple and effective treatment (in adjunct to other treatment) for reducing Ruka, Toda, Stambha, and Spandana in Gridhrasi.

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“…A value of 0.9 was used for R2 to estimate a high level of interaction between covariates: the probability of constipation given the null hypothesis was 0.27, the higher estimate of the prevalence of constipation in adults from a previous review, 28 and the probability of constipation given the alternative hypothesis was 0.45, the incidence of constipation in patients with sciatica in a previous study. 1 …”

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“…One small study of treatments for radicular sciatica reported that 45% of patients were constipated at baseline. 1 Another study documented a high incidence of constipation in patients after thoracolumbar fusion surgery. 36 A study documenting the disability level of patients with LSS noted that constipation was a common complaint, but this finding was not further investigated.…”

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confidence: 99%