Journal of Indian System of Medicine

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Authors: Meena Deogade , KSR Prasad ,Nilima Wadnerwar

“Rasanimittameva Sthoulyam Karshyam Cha” is the statement of the Ayurveda, i.e. either the obesity or emaciation is by “Rasa” ( nutritive material). Obesity is observed all over globe as metabolic disorder either with central or local with visceral and visible obesity classification. Indian population is with more visible obesity accumulated fats in buttocks, groin and abdomen. Many traditional and conservative management are in practice to reduce the visible and vascular fats. Vibration therapy a conventional massage with machine under dry conditions is capable of reducing the visible and visceral fats. Regularized timely meals are advised and instructed to avoid any food in between. To facilitate the bowel moments (Koshta-Suddhi), 5gms of Gandharwa Haritakichurna is advised at 5 AM. The results express statistically significant with a mean difference of 4.4. Kg weight, 2.54 BMI reductions, 12.5 cms in waist and 6.5 Cms is hip with a waist hip ratio difference of 0.074. On the other hand it shows significant reduction in mean lipid profile also. The serum cholesterol is reduced in 65.6, LDL with 18.8 and glycerides with 13.4 units. The overall feelings of the attended patients are feeling lightness in 3-6 days, reduction of 1 to 2 Kg in 8 to 10 days. The all measures are stable at the follow up undertaken after 30 days of treatment execution completion.

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Authors: Wankhade V.H.

Psoriasis is one of the commonest non infective inflammatory skin disease characterized by raised silvery scaly lesions. Lesions most commonly are seen on elbow, knee and lower back. In Ayurveda this disorder may be correlated with Mandal Kushtha, a type of Mahakushtha described by Charaka. In the present case report, a 31years old female presented with history of scaly pink patches on elbow, forehand, knee, lower limb, back and abdomen. Patient complained of itching and pin pointed bleeding points (Aupitz's sign). As Ayurveda advocates Shodhan (purificatory) and Shamana (palliative) measures for its prevention as well as curative aspect, the patient was treated by Vamana as Shodhana chikitsa and internal ayurvedic medication. (Abhyantar/ Shamana chikitsa).

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Authors: Sarang Lakhmale , Rabinarayan Acharya

Symphorema polyandrum Wight. seeds are reported for its use in the management of snake bite, scorpion stings and associated skin ailments. The alcoholic extracts of its seed was screened for in vitro antimicrobial activity following agar diffusion method and compared with Gentamycin, Cefpodoxime, Streptomycin as standard antibacterial and Amphotericin B, Fluconazole and Clotrimazole as standard antifungal agents. For antibacterial assay B. subtilis, S. aureus, S. epidermidis, E. coli, K. pneumonia , S. typhi and for antifungal activity on A. flavus and C. albicans as test organisms in different concentrations (25μg/ml, 50μg/ml, 100μg/ml and 250μg/ml), were evaluated following standard procedures. It was observed that the seed extract is effective against all six bacteria and two fungal strains, when compared to standard drugs. The zone of inhibition for antibacterial activity of the test drug, against 6 strains of bacterias was found between 11 to 15 mm and 12 to 17 mm for two fungal strains.

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Authors: Nilima N. Wadnerwar

Sthoulya (Obesity) is an increasing and worrisome problem in present population of age group 20-40 years as its complications are contributing to hazardous diseases like diabetes, heart disorders, etc. The reason behind this is altered life style of the population. Those who want to reduce the weight, find it difficult as the exercises, gym practices and dietary restrictions are difficult to follow regularly. Ayurveda has described Sthoulya in “Ashta Ninditiya” (eight unappreciated) conditions as Ati Sthoolata is not a symptom of Swasthya. Further, to overcome this condition, Ayurveda has mentioned various treatment modalities like Vaman (Vomiting), Virechan (Purgation), Vasti (Enema), Abhyang (Massage), Swedan (Fomentation), Udvartana (Rubbing), Yogasanas (Postural exercises), Pranayam (Breathing exercises), dietary regimen etc. trying to perform Apunarbhava Chikitsa (Treatment without complications) according to the Prakriti (Constitution) of the patient. When Shigru Taila Lekhan Vasti was given to a patient of Sthoulya, his weight was reduced by 4.5kg in 45 days without any exercise and dieting. This case study explains the role of Shigru Tail Vasti in Sthoulya.

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Authors: Srihari S , Jyothy K B

Intelligence is a vital essentiality in day today life in its purest and enriched form, especially in children who have to build up their life in an appropriate manner. Individuals with high level of intellectual power are inevitable for the current competitive era and factors influencing them are numerous as they embark to relate with one's life from birth till death. Biological factor has a significant impact in influencing the intelligence. Few references in this regard are also found in Ayurveda which indicate their importance in influencing both the physical as well as the psychological health of an individual. The review focuses on to amplify these concepts and to emphasize upon the need to understand them by which the needy are dealt effectively. Upon analyzing the role of biological factors it can be concluded that these factors indeed affect the intelligence of School going children both positively and negatively.