Journal of Indian System of Medicine

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Authors: Shobha G Hiremath

The world, today is witnessing the erratic increase of different life style disorders like diabetes, hypertension, cardio-vascular diseases, Dyslipidemia etc. The complications of these diseases have become the most contemporary and challenging health problems. In recent years, India has managed to control communicable diseases like malaria, cholera and polio. But, the nation has to now deal with a new breed of life style related diseases. The mental stress, lack of physical activity/ sedentary life style, unhealthy diet have contributed to the development of these life style diseases. In the current days, Diabetes mellitus (Madhumeha) tops the list among the life style related disorders with its prevalence increasing year after year. It is evident that with more of sophistication in our lives and negligence of daily and seasonal regimens we are inviting these dreadful diseases. Even the rural population is not escaped from the clutches of this disease. The international diabetes federation (IDF) reported that the total number of diabetic persons in India is 50 millions out of the world's 285 millions in 2009. The number is increasing every day causing economic burden to the country.

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Authors: Supriya R. Gokarn

Successful treatment depends on the choice of appropriate dose and dosage form. Presently advancement in technology has led to the extensive use of fractionate & isolates. Principles of extraction are seen in the classical dosage forms where a suitable homogenous medium was used based on the type of the drug. Drugs having water-soluble fraction are used as Kwatha, those having fat-soluble fractions are used as Ghruta/Taila and so on. Present day extracts are obtained by extracting herbal drug of certain particle size with suitable extraction medium. Drug action in Ayurveda is explained based on Rasa Panchaka, and each component plays a specific role, hence a chemically isolated derivative may not serve the purpose and will produce adverse effects. Isolation, fractionation are seen because of advancement in technology and research methods and can these be called Ayurvedic medicines is a question to be asked. Therefore, research works should be directed towards providing the use of whole drugs and find ways to potentiate the drugs as per principles of Ayurveda.

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Authors: Anup P. Pande, Shilpa B.Deshpande, Rohit A.Gokarna, Anita S.Wanjari

In the modern era, people are more health conscious and ensure their sincere efforts to maintain and to upgrade health status. Ayurveda, the Indian science of life brings nature's own gift for rejuvenation and revitalization. Sears of Rasashastra have mentioned different formulations having Rasayana property. Among all the Rasa Dravyas including Minerals and Metals, Rasa Vagbhata specified that the Loha (Iron) is the best Rasayana Drug available on the Earth. There are two chapters of Rasa Ratna Samucchaya numbering 26 and 28 are exclusively dedicated to Rejuvenation therapy, Out of which the 28th Adyaya deals with Rasayana Loha Kalpas. After thorough screening total 31 Rasayana Loha Kalpas were identified and on detailed examination of all these Rasayana Loha Kalpas we can categorize them on different attributes such Sarvavyadhihara, Vividha Rogahara and acting on different srotas etc. By virtue of properties like very low dose, fast action and ”rudha Deha Siddhi Karatwa” (Strengthening Body) Loha Rasayana will be very useful for human being to protect and enhance their physical and mental health.

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Authors: Priti Desai

Charaka has mentioned Aachara Rasayana for perfect mental, physical, social, spiritual health of human being. Aachara means behavioural discipline which guides and motivates the persons to have social happiness and mental stability. In this competitive era with hectic schedules, it's the need of hour to follow Aachara Rasayana for leading healthy, mentally peaceful life. Today's youth are deviating themselves by improper or unethical conduct. The purpose of this study is to reveal whether the students of Ayurveda, who are aware of Aachara Rasayana are practising it and up to what extent; and secondly to establish an interrelation of Aachara Rasayana on their physical-mental health and effect on academic performance as well as social behaviour. 66 students of final BAMS were selected for the survey by an objective questionnaire in a single blind method. On the basis of answered questionnaire, the students were categorized into three groups viz; Poorly following, moderately following and strongly following Aachara Rasayana. Students were also assessed on various observations like health status, academic performance, attendance, participation in co- curricular and extracurricular activities, behaviour with teachers and peers. Out of 66 students, 17 who strongly followed Aachara Rasayana were good at academics, enjoying good physical and mental health and friendly reputation among peers. 36 students following moderate Aachara Rasayana had variability and were enjoying satisfactory to good physical and mental health, minor health problems, intermittent stress and didn't have healthy peer relation. 13 students poorly followed Aachara Rasayana were comparatively slow learners and had low attendance. The study concludes that following Aachara Rasayana leads to a good physical, mental and social health.

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Authors: Jyothy K B, Srihari S

Knowledge of clinical trials are valuable irrespective of science to gain information about a disease, it's condition, drug or treatment that will benefit the human race in future. The issue of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethical consideration for involving humans in clinical trials has gained increased attention and awareness in order to protect the innocents from untoward incidents and effects. While categorising the group of individuals who are termed as Vulnerable, Children are often considered as first. An assortment of research designs have been evolved these days by keeping in view the safety standards for both individuals involved in the research and the researcher.Various regulating bodies worldwide have defined a set of rules and regulation for conducting clinical trials in order to prevent untoward incidences and misuse of human beings in researches. Every researcher and research organisations are required to follow the same and obtain necessary permissions before starting the trials. The current endeavour is an attempt to bring out the viewpoints based on which the children are considered so and the care to be taken while enrolling them in a research work.

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Authors: Rahul Ghuse, Maleka Vhora, K.S.Patel, V.K.Kori , Rajagopala S

Children are the strength of a nation. Childhood period is the foundation of the life and it is here that seeds for healthy life are laid down, disabled children are of great concern to family as well as the society. Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the leading cause of chronic disability in children, making them socially apart. According to WHO (World Health Organization) approximation, in India estimated incidence of Cerebral Palsy is around 3 / 1000 live births. Spastic CP is the most common form of cerebral palsy and occurs in three-quarters of people affected. Considering the prevalence of spastic CP, the present study was designed to evaluate the role of 'Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda' in spasticity management. Present Study was carried out in 6 patients, by adopting following treatment protocol First 5 days Udvartana, next 5 days Abhyanga with Bala Taila & Nadi Sweda and next 8 days Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda. The treatment was carried out in three courses with time span of 16 days between each course. Medhya churna was given as internal medication for 86 days along with three courses of Panchakarma procedures. It was found that Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda helps in reducing the spasticity.