Journal of Indian System of Medicine

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Authors: SRP Kethamakka

Zero and one are the fundamentals exhibit as “Nasti” and “Asthi” in Indian philosophy and technology. The entire technology is based on this fundamental rule and Ayurveda is not exceptional for it. Ayurveda, Traditional Indian Healthcare knowledge prevalent in Ethnic and Geographical variations of India do leap its existence through various types of propagation and methods of development according to time. Ayurveda is heading towards digitalization from manuscripts in 21st Century. Initially the palm leaf or paper manuscripts of ancient India are published in pre and independent India by various Ayurveda lovers viz. Nirnaya Sagar Press, Motilal Banarasidas, Choukhambha, Vavilla (Telugu), Vaidyaratnam (Malayalam), etc.

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Authors: Swati S Bedekar, Kulkarni BG, Uma B Gopal

Presents work deals with description of anatomical variation in the left vertebral artery originating from the arch of aorta. This variation was in one of the cadaver in the department of Sharir Rachana at SDM College of Ayurveda Hassan, Karnataka (India). During routine dissection of a female cadaver of aged 60 years, in the superior mediastinum and root of the neck, atypical origin of the left vertebral artery was observed. Atypical origin compared to the typical origin of the left vertebral artery in the anatomical literature. Findings compared with different possible variations of the origin of the left vertebral artery reported in the literature.

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Authors: Nandkishor P Umale

Vatavyadhi (diseases caused by vitiation of Vata) are one of the most prevailing health problems and Gridhrasi (disease in which person walk like Vulture) is one among them. It is one of the painful conditions, where pain from the Sphik (Lumbar region) is radiates up to the Pada (Foot) through the posterior aspect of Kati (back), Prusta (thoracic region), Janu (knee) and Jangha (calf region) region. Gridharasi can be correlated with Sciatica based on symptoms. Basti (enema) is considered as an Ardhachikitsa (Half line of treatment) in Ayurveda treatment modalities; in present study Matra Basti is selected. Vajigandhadi Taila mentioned by Yogratnakara was used for the Basti karma which contains Erandataila (oil extracted from Ricinus communis), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Bala (Sida CordifoliaI, Bilva (AegleMarmelos) and Dashmoola which exert Vatahara and Vedanasthapaka (pain killer) action. Ashwgandha acts as Rasayana (rejuvenator) and also causes defensive action on pain. Tila tail (sesame oil) when processed with drugs (Murchita Tila Taila) acts as Sarvarogapaham (Useful in all diseases). 30 patients of Gridhrasi were randomly divided in to two groups. In Group A, patients received nine days treatment of Vajigandhadi Taila Matra Basti while in Group B, patients were treated with Moorchita Tila Taila Matra Basti for nine days. In present study both groups showed statistically significant result in subjective parameters like Ruk (Pain), Toda (Pricking Sensation), Stambha (Stiffness), Spandana (Muscle Twitcing/Fasciculation ) as P < 0.0001 and objective parameters Straight Leg Raising test and Bragards Test P< 0.001 except Knee Jerk and Ankle Jerk as p=1. Group A (Vajigandhadi Taila Matrabasti) clinically showed slightly better response than group B (Tila Taila Matra basti) without much statistical significance.

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Authors: Sumeeta Jain, Gautam S Jogad

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient Thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone plays a vital role in physiology and metabolism, chief complaint of patients are weight gain, fatigue, weakness, cold intolerance and constipation. In present study, the hypothyroid case in post natal period has been successfully treated with an Ayurvedic concept of Shleshma (Kapha Dosha), Medohar (removal of fat), Aamdoshahar (removal of toxins) and Dhatuvagni Vardhaka (increase cell metabolism) formulation. Weight and Thyroid profile were important tools for assessment in this study. Two months treatment showed marked difference in TSH and weight reduced from 55.95 µIU/dl to19.42 µIU/dl and from 64 kg to 60kg respectively. Combination of Kanchanar Guggulu and Aarogyavardhini Vati as Ayurvedic formulations, found highly significant in this hypothyroid case. Patient was completely treated by Ayurvedic medicines only, under strict supervision.

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Authors: Anil Avhad, Manjiri Walinjkar, R.R. Dwivedi, H. A. Vyas

Srotas is a structural and functional unit of the body through which substances flow from one part to another. Each Srotas is said to associate with two organs which are termed as Srotomula. Srotomula is the most vital part of the Srotas just like the root of the tree. In classics neither the detail description about Srotomula is available nor the reason mentioned for considering particular organs as the Srotomula. Hence the present study was undertaken with the aim to assess and evaluate the relation between Srotas and its Mula. Also it is essential to compare the views of both Charaka and Sushruta regarding Srotomula. For present study relevant information regarding Srotas and its respective Dhatu from Samhitas, various texts, articles etc was compiled and interpreted. After analyzing all the conceptual material it was found that Srotomula could be considered as either the originating place, storage place, controlling place, conduction place, terminating end or the site of manifestation etc. After comparing the views of both Acharyas it was found that Charaka has narrated the concept from physiological point of view whereas Sushruta has given more emphasis on the anatomical aspect of Srotomula.