It is the dream of every individual to remain healthy through out.But,it will be very difficult to maintain the good health for long.Polluted atmosphere,altered food habits,modern lifestyle,increased work pressure,decreased work pleasure etc have declined the quality of the life.
Ancients were living for long and happily.They were not having sophisticated technologies and luxurious life was mere a dream in those time period.But,they were enjoying the life by sharing and caring each other.
Wise sayings related to the Ayurvedic medicinal system quotes following worse in that regard,as follows-
Praataha snanam gavam seva aramaha pushpavatika/
Mata pitroscha sushrusha shastrayacha sukhaya cha //
It means that taking bath at the down every day,serving the cattle/domestic animals,working in fields and gardens and serving the parents/elders will give pleasure and satisfaction in the life.Hence the social customs are also followed and good health is also achieved.
Here,each entity quoted refers one specific moral character.Bathing in the early morning suggests one to wake up early in the morning.To getup early,one should sleep early.Early to bed and early to raise is the another health formula quoted by ancients,which is substantiated now also.This also suggests the external purity.After once wake-up,one will get sufficient time for prayer,cleansing,cooking food,to keep ready the daily needs systematically.Ultimately the person will not have any hurry in his works and he will have enough time for planning.As the hurry and worry are the main reasons for the disease, he will be totally free by mind.This keeps him healthy and pleasureful.
Serving the cattle is told here symbolically;it suggests the courtesy what we should have with the birds and animals.The person who has courtesy with the domestic animals will prefer the vegetarian diet too.Also, those who are having mercy towards the animals will have patience and they will be with non-violence.Ultimately he will be having utmost patience and hence cautious in each and every step of his life.He will be following wholesome food and habits and aware of taboo.This is the another secret of the health.
Working in fields and gardens denotes good exercise to the body.It is very essential to have proper exercise to remain healthy,as sedentary life is the root cause for many metabolic disorders.Work gives pleasure and satisfaction.Also it keeps us engaged.When the mind is engaged in good works,there will not be any chance for sorrow or hatredness. Pleasureful mind will not be afflicted with disease and if afflicted due to external factors,they have the withstanding capacity too.So they remain pleasureful for ever.
Parents are the people who have given birth and shape to our life.Without their presence we can not imagine our existence.We have not seen the god and goddess or the ultimate creators;but surely our parents appear before us as their true representatives.Mere offering of prayer to an unknown/unseen god and paying donation to a Temple or Masjid or Church will not serve the true need.Instead, we should take care of our parents by all means.Their happiness will directly and indirectly bless us.Same blessings will come to help when we are older.Similarly,respect towards our elders,relatives,teachers and even strangers will give us pleasure and satisfaction and hence the mental peace too.
Nothing is greater than health....
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Wednesday, 22 February 2012
How do we know that the ingested food is digested ?
Ayurvedic classics give explanation regarding the above question in more specific and scientific way.The texts quote following five symptoms to understand that the ingested food is properly digested.They are-
1)Pure regurgitation(San-Udgarashuddhi)-The person should feel pure air regurgitation,on digestion of the previous food.Acid belching or regurgitation with food or spicy/pungent/bitter feeling is suggestive of improper digestion.
2)Enthusiasm-When the food is digested properly,the person appears with enthusiasm and he will not complain of lethargy or fatigue.
3)Proper expulsion of the natural urges-On proper digestion of the food ,the natural urges like flatus, feces,urine etc will be proper.
4)Lightness of the body-Only when the digestion is proper,the person will feel comfort and lightness.Otherwise, heaviness or laziness are complained.
5)Proper appetite and thirst-Proper digestion and timely digestion help to have the taste in the food and hence to get proper appetite and thirst about food and beverages.
Ayurveda emphasizes that the food should not be consumed very often (in healthy individuals).If it is so,it causes mal digestion and hence leads to various metabolic disorders.Ayurvedic texts prefer to have food food only twice in a day;or maximum of three times.Whereas,now-a-days we find food intake for 5-6 times.This causes various kinds of metabolic and systemic disorders like indigestion,diarrhoea,mal absorption syndrome,IBS,obesity,acid peptic disorders,duodinitis,haemorroids,sleeplessness,hypertension,diabetis mellitus etc.,
So,it will be essential to know when the food should be taken and how the digestion of the food should be assessed.
1)Pure regurgitation(San-Udgarashuddhi)-The person should feel pure air regurgitation,on digestion of the previous food.Acid belching or regurgitation with food or spicy/pungent/bitter feeling is suggestive of improper digestion.
2)Enthusiasm-When the food is digested properly,the person appears with enthusiasm and he will not complain of lethargy or fatigue.
3)Proper expulsion of the natural urges-On proper digestion of the food ,the natural urges like flatus, feces,urine etc will be proper.
4)Lightness of the body-Only when the digestion is proper,the person will feel comfort and lightness.Otherwise, heaviness or laziness are complained.
5)Proper appetite and thirst-Proper digestion and timely digestion help to have the taste in the food and hence to get proper appetite and thirst about food and beverages.
Ayurveda emphasizes that the food should not be consumed very often (in healthy individuals).If it is so,it causes mal digestion and hence leads to various metabolic disorders.Ayurvedic texts prefer to have food food only twice in a day;or maximum of three times.Whereas,now-a-days we find food intake for 5-6 times.This causes various kinds of metabolic and systemic disorders like indigestion,diarrhoea,mal absorption syndrome,IBS,obesity,acid peptic disorders,duodinitis,haemorroids,sleeplessness,hypertension,diabetis mellitus etc.,
So,it will be essential to know when the food should be taken and how the digestion of the food should be assessed.
Back ache on driving the two wheeler and its Ayurvedic management...
Back ache on driving the two wheeler is a common complaint by most of the people.If the road is not proper or uneven or not tarred,if the road is curved or steep or else if the vehicle is older such complaints are more.In the people who are already having the complaint of back ache or history of Lumbar disc prolapse or degenerative changes,the back ache will be worsened by the two wheeler driving.Here are some of the important tips in relation to such a complaint-
What precaution to be taken?
Plan your travel/journey in suitable vehicle and avoid the uneven roads.
If it is unavoidable,wear the waist belt or else tie the thicker cloth belt around the waist.
In the dips and humps remain steady and avoid the unnecessary jerks.
Do not move in hurry or in higher gears so as to remain away from agitations and concussions.
What exercises are beneficial in such a condition?
Daily practice of Soorya namaskara will help to relieve from the back ache caused by such conditions.
Other wise bend slightly front and back and to the sides so as to free the musculature and to facilitate the free movement of the joint.
What medicines can be successfully used to treat such conditions?
The signs and symptoms of Osteo-arthritis are found here.So the medicaments which are soothening,analgesic and anti-inflammatory are useful in these cases.
The drugs of choice are -
1)Gandha taila 6 drops along with Jeeraka Ksheera kashaya(medicated milk of cumin seeds) early in the morning,after evacuation of the bowel is very effective.
2)Gokshuradi guggulu 2 tablets after breakfast and after dinner,along with warm water decreases the pain significantly.
3)Shallaki plus(Gufic Pharma) 1 tablet twice daily decreases the pain and crepitus markedly.
In its place Ksheerabala capsules/Dhanvantara capsules can also be used so as to relieve the exhaustion and fatigue or stress.
Taboo-
Avoid the stress,spicy food,bulk food, foods causing constipation etc
Entertain-
Large amount of warm water intake,fibrous food,proper and easy positioning while driving
What precaution to be taken?
Plan your travel/journey in suitable vehicle and avoid the uneven roads.
If it is unavoidable,wear the waist belt or else tie the thicker cloth belt around the waist.
In the dips and humps remain steady and avoid the unnecessary jerks.
Do not move in hurry or in higher gears so as to remain away from agitations and concussions.
What exercises are beneficial in such a condition?
Daily practice of Soorya namaskara will help to relieve from the back ache caused by such conditions.
Other wise bend slightly front and back and to the sides so as to free the musculature and to facilitate the free movement of the joint.
What medicines can be successfully used to treat such conditions?
The signs and symptoms of Osteo-arthritis are found here.So the medicaments which are soothening,analgesic and anti-inflammatory are useful in these cases.
The drugs of choice are -
1)Gandha taila 6 drops along with Jeeraka Ksheera kashaya(medicated milk of cumin seeds) early in the morning,after evacuation of the bowel is very effective.
2)Gokshuradi guggulu 2 tablets after breakfast and after dinner,along with warm water decreases the pain significantly.
3)Shallaki plus(Gufic Pharma) 1 tablet twice daily decreases the pain and crepitus markedly.
In its place Ksheerabala capsules/Dhanvantara capsules can also be used so as to relieve the exhaustion and fatigue or stress.
Taboo-
Avoid the stress,spicy food,bulk food, foods causing constipation etc
Entertain-
Large amount of warm water intake,fibrous food,proper and easy positioning while driving
Friday, 17 February 2012
ITCHING MAY BE A SYMPTOM IN MANY DISEASES......
Pain,burning sensation and itching are the three common features we find whenever the person is suffering from any kind of the disease.These are called as ‘symptom triads’ according to Ayurveda,because these will give give clue regarding the dosha elevation in the body.Whenever vata is aggrevated pain is complained by the patient.Burning sensation denotes the vitiation of pitta dosha.Whereas aggrevation of kapha is understood by the symptom of itching.
As per the Ayurvedic texts and practice, itching is commonly found in many diseases.Eeven though mere ‘itching’ may not help to confirm the diseases(diagnosis), it will surely guide the physician towards the dosha affliction and the site of the illness/lodgement of the doshas.Here is the list of such diseases where itching is commonly found-
1.Aggrevation of Kapha in the body (Cha.Su 20/18,As.Su 20/16,Ah.Su 12/53)
2.Decline of Rasadhatu (As.Su 19/6)
3.Aggrevation of Pitta (Cha.Su 20/15)
4.Blood vitiated by Kapha (Su.Su 16/17)
5.Incurable kaphaja wound(Su.Su 28/14)
6.Wound dominant with the vitiation of blood (Su.Chi 1/7)
7.Wound caused with the aggrevation of vata-pitta and raktha(blood)(Su.Chi 1/7)
8.Wound caused with the aggrevation of pitta-kapha and raktha(Su.Chi 1/7)
9.Wound with the dominance of kapha and raktha (Su.Chi 1/7)
10.Wound with the dominance of vata and kapha (Su.Chi 1/7)
11.Wound caused with the aggrevation of kapha dosha (Su.Su 22/7,As.Hr.Ut 25/9)
12.Increased sweating (Su.Su 15/15,As.Hr.Su 11/14)
13.Excess intake of sour substances (As.Sa.U 18/9,As.Hr.Su 10/12)
14.Excesss intake of salty substances (Su.Su 42/10)
15.Suppression of vomiting (Ch.Su 7/14,A.H.Su 4/17,Ma.Ni 27/9)
16.Acidic regurgitation (Ma.Ni.51/6)
17.Acid peptic disorders (Ma.Ni.51/10)
18.Cellulitis (Su.Ni 11/12)
19.Anorexia (Su.Ut 57/5)
20.Vatic Haemorrhoids (Cha.Chi 14/11)
21.Paittic haemorrhoids (Cha.Chi 14/4)
22.Improper oleation(As.Su 25/47, AH.Su 16/33)
23.Excess oleation (Cha.Su 13/75)
24.Stagnation of vitiated blood in the body (Cha.Chi 14/179)
25.Improper emesis (Cha.Si 6/68,AH.Ka 3/7)
26. Improper purgation (Cha.Chi 6/68,A.H .KA 3/7)
27. Improper purification (Su.Chi 40/39)
28. Improper decoction enema (A.S .Su 28/46)
29. Improper oil enema (A.S .Su 28/47)
30.Excessive errhines (A.S .Su 20/24)
31. Improper errhines (A.S .Su 29/10,Cha.Si 2/21)
32.Psoriasis Cha.Chi 7/24,AS.Ni 14/30,Ma.Ni 49/20)
33.Pityriasis (Cha.Chi 7/23,AS.Ni.14/26,A.H.Ni 14/24,Ma.Ni 49/20)
34.Chronic wound (Su.Su 22/7,A.H.Ut 25/4)
35.Madhura foot (Su.Ni 13/10,A.H.Ut 31/70)
36.Urticarial rashes (Ma.Ni.50/6)
37.Ascitis (A.S.Su 20/13,Ma.Ni 50/3)
38.Skin diseases with coppery discolouration (Udumbara Kushta)(Cha.Ni 5/7,A.S.Ni 14/17,Ma.Ni 49/11)
39.Vitiligo (Su.Ni 5/17,A.H.Ni 14/39,Ma.Ni 49/39)
40.Absess under maturation/suppuration (Su.Su 17/5,A.H.Su 29/5,Ma.Ni 41/9)
41.Proper application of leeches (A.H.Su 26/43)
42.Improper application of alkali (Cha.Su 11/6,Su.Chi 6/6)
43.Improperly burnt alkaline wounds (A.S.Su. 39/11,A.H.Su 30/55)
44.Injury by the nails or thorns of the fork (Ma.Ni 55/55)
45.Poisonous animal bite (Cha.Chi 23/177,A.H.Ut 37/5)
46.Bite of the poisonous leeches (Cha.Chi 23/155,Su.Su 13/7,Ma.Ni 69/5,A.H.Su 26/37)
47.Folliculitis (Cha.Chi 17/92)
48.Rishyajihwa-a kind of skin disease (Cha.Ni 5/7)
49.Scabies –Rakasa kind of skin disease (Su.Ni 5/15)
50.Herpes with dominance of kapha and pitta (Ma.Ni 53/8)
51. Herpes with dominance of kapha and vata (Ma.Ni 53/7)
52.Blisters with the dominance of kapha(Ma.Ni 53/6)
53. Herpes with dominance of kapha (A.H.Ni 13/49,Su.Ni 10/6,A.S.Ni 13/50,Ma.Ni 52/7)
54.Dhobi itch (A.S.Ni 14/25,A.H.Ni 14/23)
55.Premonitory symptoms of gouty arthritis (A.H.Ni 16/5)
56.Kapha dominant gouty arthritis(Su.Ni 1/46,A.H.Ni 16/16,Ma.Ni 23/12)
57. Blood vitiated gouty arthritis(Cha.Chi 29/27,A.S.Ni 16/15,A.H.Ni 6/14)
58.Subclinical gouty arthritis (Cha.Chi 29/20,A.S.Ni 16/10)
59.Kapha dominant abscess (Su.Ni 9/9,A.H.Ni 11/8)
60.Eczema (Cha.Chi7/26,Su.Ni 5/13,A.S.Ni 14/19,A.H.Ni 14/18,Ma.Ni 49/23)
61.Mosquito bite (Su.Ka 8/35,Cha.Chi 23/157,Ma.Ni 69/54)
62.Frog bite (Su.Ka 8/31)
63.Insect bite (Su.Ka 8/24)
64.Spider bite (Su.Ka 8/86,A.H.Ut 37/62)
65.Poisonous bite (A.H.Ut 36/18)
66.Contact of allergic substances (Su.Ka 8/39)
67.Kapha dominant Rheumatoid arthritis (Ma.Ni 25/11)
68.Finger web infection (Cha.Chi 7/23,A.S.Ni 14/24,Ma.Ni 19/19)
69.Cystic swellings (Su.Ni 11/6,A.H.Ut 29/5)
70.Dermatitis (Su.Ni 5/14,A.S.Ni 14/22,A.H.Ni 14/21)
71.External worm infestation (Cha vi 7/10, A.S. Ni 14/47, A.H. Ni 14/45, Ma. Ni 7/3)
72. Meascles/Chicken pox (Ma. Ni 54/3)
73. Kapha dominant Sinus ( Su. Ni. 10/12,A.H. U 29/30, Ma.Ni 45/4)
74. Severe kind of acne (Ma. Ni 55/34)
75. Inflammation with the dominance of kapha dosha (Cha.Su.18/13,Su.Su.17/4,A.S.Ni 13/35)
76.Suppurative abscess (Su.Su 17/5,A.H.Su 29/5,Ma.Ni 41/9)
Understanding the area of itching will surely help to diagnose many diseases.
As per the Ayurvedic texts and practice, itching is commonly found in many diseases.Eeven though mere ‘itching’ may not help to confirm the diseases(diagnosis), it will surely guide the physician towards the dosha affliction and the site of the illness/lodgement of the doshas.Here is the list of such diseases where itching is commonly found-
1.Aggrevation of Kapha in the body (Cha.Su 20/18,As.Su 20/16,Ah.Su 12/53)
2.Decline of Rasadhatu (As.Su 19/6)
3.Aggrevation of Pitta (Cha.Su 20/15)
4.Blood vitiated by Kapha (Su.Su 16/17)
5.Incurable kaphaja wound(Su.Su 28/14)
6.Wound dominant with the vitiation of blood (Su.Chi 1/7)
7.Wound caused with the aggrevation of vata-pitta and raktha(blood)(Su.Chi 1/7)
8.Wound caused with the aggrevation of pitta-kapha and raktha(Su.Chi 1/7)
9.Wound with the dominance of kapha and raktha (Su.Chi 1/7)
10.Wound with the dominance of vata and kapha (Su.Chi 1/7)
11.Wound caused with the aggrevation of kapha dosha (Su.Su 22/7,As.Hr.Ut 25/9)
12.Increased sweating (Su.Su 15/15,As.Hr.Su 11/14)
13.Excess intake of sour substances (As.Sa.U 18/9,As.Hr.Su 10/12)
14.Excesss intake of salty substances (Su.Su 42/10)
15.Suppression of vomiting (Ch.Su 7/14,A.H.Su 4/17,Ma.Ni 27/9)
16.Acidic regurgitation (Ma.Ni.51/6)
17.Acid peptic disorders (Ma.Ni.51/10)
18.Cellulitis (Su.Ni 11/12)
19.Anorexia (Su.Ut 57/5)
20.Vatic Haemorrhoids (Cha.Chi 14/11)
21.Paittic haemorrhoids (Cha.Chi 14/4)
22.Improper oleation(As.Su 25/47, AH.Su 16/33)
23.Excess oleation (Cha.Su 13/75)
24.Stagnation of vitiated blood in the body (Cha.Chi 14/179)
25.Improper emesis (Cha.Si 6/68,AH.Ka 3/7)
26. Improper purgation (Cha.Chi 6/68,A.H .KA 3/7)
27. Improper purification (Su.Chi 40/39)
28. Improper decoction enema (A.S .Su 28/46)
29. Improper oil enema (A.S .Su 28/47)
30.Excessive errhines (A.S .Su 20/24)
31. Improper errhines (A.S .Su 29/10,Cha.Si 2/21)
32.Psoriasis Cha.Chi 7/24,AS.Ni 14/30,Ma.Ni 49/20)
33.Pityriasis (Cha.Chi 7/23,AS.Ni.14/26,A.H.Ni 14/24,Ma.Ni 49/20)
34.Chronic wound (Su.Su 22/7,A.H.Ut 25/4)
35.Madhura foot (Su.Ni 13/10,A.H.Ut 31/70)
36.Urticarial rashes (Ma.Ni.50/6)
37.Ascitis (A.S.Su 20/13,Ma.Ni 50/3)
38.Skin diseases with coppery discolouration (Udumbara Kushta)(Cha.Ni 5/7,A.S.Ni 14/17,Ma.Ni 49/11)
39.Vitiligo (Su.Ni 5/17,A.H.Ni 14/39,Ma.Ni 49/39)
40.Absess under maturation/suppuration (Su.Su 17/5,A.H.Su 29/5,Ma.Ni 41/9)
41.Proper application of leeches (A.H.Su 26/43)
42.Improper application of alkali (Cha.Su 11/6,Su.Chi 6/6)
43.Improperly burnt alkaline wounds (A.S.Su. 39/11,A.H.Su 30/55)
44.Injury by the nails or thorns of the fork (Ma.Ni 55/55)
45.Poisonous animal bite (Cha.Chi 23/177,A.H.Ut 37/5)
46.Bite of the poisonous leeches (Cha.Chi 23/155,Su.Su 13/7,Ma.Ni 69/5,A.H.Su 26/37)
47.Folliculitis (Cha.Chi 17/92)
48.Rishyajihwa-a kind of skin disease (Cha.Ni 5/7)
49.Scabies –Rakasa kind of skin disease (Su.Ni 5/15)
50.Herpes with dominance of kapha and pitta (Ma.Ni 53/8)
51. Herpes with dominance of kapha and vata (Ma.Ni 53/7)
52.Blisters with the dominance of kapha(Ma.Ni 53/6)
53. Herpes with dominance of kapha (A.H.Ni 13/49,Su.Ni 10/6,A.S.Ni 13/50,Ma.Ni 52/7)
54.Dhobi itch (A.S.Ni 14/25,A.H.Ni 14/23)
55.Premonitory symptoms of gouty arthritis (A.H.Ni 16/5)
56.Kapha dominant gouty arthritis(Su.Ni 1/46,A.H.Ni 16/16,Ma.Ni 23/12)
57. Blood vitiated gouty arthritis(Cha.Chi 29/27,A.S.Ni 16/15,A.H.Ni 6/14)
58.Subclinical gouty arthritis (Cha.Chi 29/20,A.S.Ni 16/10)
59.Kapha dominant abscess (Su.Ni 9/9,A.H.Ni 11/8)
60.Eczema (Cha.Chi7/26,Su.Ni 5/13,A.S.Ni 14/19,A.H.Ni 14/18,Ma.Ni 49/23)
61.Mosquito bite (Su.Ka 8/35,Cha.Chi 23/157,Ma.Ni 69/54)
62.Frog bite (Su.Ka 8/31)
63.Insect bite (Su.Ka 8/24)
64.Spider bite (Su.Ka 8/86,A.H.Ut 37/62)
65.Poisonous bite (A.H.Ut 36/18)
66.Contact of allergic substances (Su.Ka 8/39)
67.Kapha dominant Rheumatoid arthritis (Ma.Ni 25/11)
68.Finger web infection (Cha.Chi 7/23,A.S.Ni 14/24,Ma.Ni 19/19)
69.Cystic swellings (Su.Ni 11/6,A.H.Ut 29/5)
70.Dermatitis (Su.Ni 5/14,A.S.Ni 14/22,A.H.Ni 14/21)
71.External worm infestation (Cha vi 7/10, A.S. Ni 14/47, A.H. Ni 14/45, Ma. Ni 7/3)
72. Meascles/Chicken pox (Ma. Ni 54/3)
73. Kapha dominant Sinus ( Su. Ni. 10/12,A.H. U 29/30, Ma.Ni 45/4)
74. Severe kind of acne (Ma. Ni 55/34)
75. Inflammation with the dominance of kapha dosha (Cha.Su.18/13,Su.Su.17/4,A.S.Ni 13/35)
76.Suppurative abscess (Su.Su 17/5,A.H.Su 29/5,Ma.Ni 41/9)
Understanding the area of itching will surely help to diagnose many diseases.
Chandanasava-a herbal coolant for the people of all age group
We need some coolants for our routine usage.Especially it is more important to the people who are of Pitta prakriti.Also most of the coolants which are administered cause indigestion.So there is a need of a safe, efficacious and palatable medicament.Chandanasava is the notable drug of choice that can be prescribed in such conditions.
Ref- Bhaishajya Ratnavali-Sukramedhadhikara /34-38
Serial no Ingredients Botanical name Parts used Quantity
1. Candana - Santalum album -Heart Wood 48 g
2. Balaka (hrivera) -Viola odorata- Roots 48 g
3. Musta - Cyperus rotundus Linn- Rhizome 48 g
4. Gambhari - Gmelina arbora Roxb -Root bark 48 g
5. Utpala - Nymphaea stellata Willd.- Flower 48 g
6. Priyangu- Calicarpa macrophylla Vahl- Inflorescence48 g
7. Padmaka - Prunus cerasoides D.Don.- Heart Wood 48 g
8. Lodhra - Symplocos racemosa Roxb.- Stem bark 48 g
9. Manjishta - Rubia cordifolia Linn.- Stem 48 g
10. Rakta candana - Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.- Heart wood 48 g
11. Pata - Cissampelos pareira Linn -Root 48 g
12. Kiratathiktha - Swertia chirata Buch.Ham- Panchanga 48 g
13. Nyagrodha - Ficus bengalensis Linn- Stem bark 48 g
14. Pippali - Piper longum Linn- Bija 48 g
15. Sati - Hedychium spicatum Ham . Ex.Smith -Rhizome 48 g
16. Parpata - Fumaria parviflora Lam- Panchanga 48 g
17. Madhuka- Madhuca indica J.F.Gmel- Flower 48 g
18. Rasna - Pluchea lanceolata Oliver & Hiem.- Leaf 48 g
19. Patola - Luffa acutangula- Whole plant 48 g
20. Kancanara- Bauhinia variegata Blume- Stem bark 48 g
21. Amra - Mangifera indica Linn.- Seed 48 g
22. Salmali - Bombax ceiba Linn- Stem bark 48 g
23. Dhataki- Woodfordia fruiticosa (Linn ) Kurz- Flower768 g
24. Draksha - Vitis vinifera Linn.- Fruit 960 g
25. Jala - Water 24.576 ltr
26. Sharkara - Suger candy 4.8 kg
27. Guda - Jaggery 2.400 kg
Method of preparation – General method of preparation of Arishta
Physical features-
Colour-Brown
Odour-Alcoholic odour
Taste-Sweetish astringent
Dose- 25-40 ml along with water
Action-Coolant,Soothener,Tonic
Indication – Sukrameha(Spermaturia), Mutrakruchra(Dysuria), Hridroga(Cardiac diseases), Balakshaya(Debility), Karshya(Emaciation), Agnimandya(Loss of digestive fire)
My experience with this formulation-
This formulation can be used routinely by the Pitta prakriti individuals;it helps to overcome the mouth ulcers,head ache,tingling sensation etc
I have appreciated its good efficacy in improving the conditions where dead sperms are more.
Repeated urinary tract infections also can be treated successfully by this medicine.
In the conditions where the patients are passing the proteinuria/albuminuria with idiopathic reasons, this helps to completely cure the complaint.
In non specific leucorrhoea/white discharge also it is found to be safe and very effective.
Ref- Bhaishajya Ratnavali-Sukramedhadhikara /34-38
Serial no Ingredients Botanical name Parts used Quantity
1. Candana - Santalum album -Heart Wood 48 g
2. Balaka (hrivera) -Viola odorata- Roots 48 g
3. Musta - Cyperus rotundus Linn- Rhizome 48 g
4. Gambhari - Gmelina arbora Roxb -Root bark 48 g
5. Utpala - Nymphaea stellata Willd.- Flower 48 g
6. Priyangu- Calicarpa macrophylla Vahl- Inflorescence48 g
7. Padmaka - Prunus cerasoides D.Don.- Heart Wood 48 g
8. Lodhra - Symplocos racemosa Roxb.- Stem bark 48 g
9. Manjishta - Rubia cordifolia Linn.- Stem 48 g
10. Rakta candana - Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.- Heart wood 48 g
11. Pata - Cissampelos pareira Linn -Root 48 g
12. Kiratathiktha - Swertia chirata Buch.Ham- Panchanga 48 g
13. Nyagrodha - Ficus bengalensis Linn- Stem bark 48 g
14. Pippali - Piper longum Linn- Bija 48 g
15. Sati - Hedychium spicatum Ham . Ex.Smith -Rhizome 48 g
16. Parpata - Fumaria parviflora Lam- Panchanga 48 g
17. Madhuka- Madhuca indica J.F.Gmel- Flower 48 g
18. Rasna - Pluchea lanceolata Oliver & Hiem.- Leaf 48 g
19. Patola - Luffa acutangula- Whole plant 48 g
20. Kancanara- Bauhinia variegata Blume- Stem bark 48 g
21. Amra - Mangifera indica Linn.- Seed 48 g
22. Salmali - Bombax ceiba Linn- Stem bark 48 g
23. Dhataki- Woodfordia fruiticosa (Linn ) Kurz- Flower768 g
24. Draksha - Vitis vinifera Linn.- Fruit 960 g
25. Jala - Water 24.576 ltr
26. Sharkara - Suger candy 4.8 kg
27. Guda - Jaggery 2.400 kg
Method of preparation – General method of preparation of Arishta
Physical features-
Colour-Brown
Odour-Alcoholic odour
Taste-Sweetish astringent
Dose- 25-40 ml along with water
Action-Coolant,Soothener,Tonic
Indication – Sukrameha(Spermaturia), Mutrakruchra(Dysuria), Hridroga(Cardiac diseases), Balakshaya(Debility), Karshya(Emaciation), Agnimandya(Loss of digestive fire)
My experience with this formulation-
This formulation can be used routinely by the Pitta prakriti individuals;it helps to overcome the mouth ulcers,head ache,tingling sensation etc
I have appreciated its good efficacy in improving the conditions where dead sperms are more.
Repeated urinary tract infections also can be treated successfully by this medicine.
In the conditions where the patients are passing the proteinuria/albuminuria with idiopathic reasons, this helps to completely cure the complaint.
In non specific leucorrhoea/white discharge also it is found to be safe and very effective.
Friday, 10 February 2012
Ayurveda Takes Care of You...: Effective Treatment modules for Calcaneus spur: F...
Ayurveda Takes Care of You...: Effective Treatment modules for Calcaneus spur: F...: Calcaneus spur* is a troublesome health complaint and significant percentage of people suffers from this complaint. It is caused because of ...
Effective Treatment modules for Calcaneus spur: From the Treatment diary of Dr.M.S.Krishnamurthy
Calcaneus spur* is a troublesome health complaint and significant percentage of people suffers from this complaint. It is caused because of putting of much pressure on the soles for a long period of time. The complaint is most often seen in the individuals over the age of 35 years. Survey reveals that women are the common sufferers of this complaint. Overweight and high heeled foot wears are the supporting causes for this illness.
*Calcaneus is the technical name for the heel bone. Spur means projection. Pain caused to bony thickness at the heel is referred as Calcaneus spur.
In Ayurveda,this condition is called as Vatakantaka.It is a kind of Vatic complaint caused due to the vitiation of Vata together with Kapha.Excess exercises,Vatic food(pulses,tubers,dry food,loss of sleep etc) are the reasons for this,according to Ayurveda.
Symptoms:
1.Stabbing pain under the heel
2.Mild inflammation of the heel or ankle joint are the cardinal features of this illness.
3.Often numbness is also complained by some individuals
4. Pain will subside by its own, on rest. Immersion in salt water or warm water gives mild relief from the pain.
Aggravating factors:
1.Long walk
2.Weight bearing/lifting
3.Standing for a long period of time
4.Weight gain
5.Bare foot walk
6.Carrying of heavy articles such as bag, suitcase etc.
7.Hard -spiny chappals and high heeled foot wears
Risk factors:
1.Athletes
2.People who walk for long like village side health workers and postmen
3.Weight lifters
4.Individuals who transport the heavy materials on their head or back.
5.Film artists/celebrities who have the habit of wearing high heeled footwear as routine
6.During pregnancy
7.House women
8.People who take high calcium diet.
Causative factors and manifestation of the pathology of Calcaneus spur:
Constant weight or high heeled foot wears exert pressure over the bones of the foot especially weight bearing, largest bone of the foot, that is calcaneus. This leads to the out stretching or flattening of the calcaneus and hence a thorny growth is formed in the local lesion; gradually it exerts pressure over the soft tissues around. Meanwhile, in the individuals who have weakness of the calf muscles, the pressure is immediately transferred over the foot. Hence, the condition is worsened in such individuals.
Recent studies have revealed that excess of calcium deposits due to high calcium intake diet is also a reason for the manifestation of this problem.
Prevention:
1.Rest
2.Uniform distribution of pressure over both the foot
3.Wearing soft and flat footwear
4.Reduction of body weight
5.Reduction of calcium rich diet
6.Avoid standing for a long period of time
7.Avoid bare foot walk
8.Avoid bearing heavy weight activities
Investigations:
Blood investigations are usually not contributed, but rarely elevated Serum uric acid and Serum calcium level is found.X ray reveals the bony calcaneus spur in most of the cases.
Treatment aspects:
1.Life style management
2.Exercises
3.Ayurvedic medicaments to pacify the complaints
Lifestyle management:
As discussed in the earlier context, the causative factors and worsening factors are to be avoided. Much emphasis should be given to preventive measures.
Exercises:
All efforts are carried to reduce the stress and strain on weight bearing over the foot.
Three kinds of exercises are specifically useful in this regard-
1.Stretching of the calf muscles- Person is made to sit on his knee position (as like sitting in a chair) and the legs are extended front and calf muscles are gradually stretched upwards; then it is relaxed. This is repeated for 5-6 times in both the legs. Because after once affliction, there will be chances of another leg to be affected by the same complaint as the pain makes the individual to shift the weight to another leg.
2.Rolling exercise-The person is advised to sit on a chair and tennis ball or marbles are placed below the sole and is rolled from front to back.
3.Outstretching of the legs-One of the legs is put forward by standing position. Meanwhile, another leg should remain in straight line with other leg. Back is kept in erect position and knee is bent forward so that the leg below the knee is stretched out for few minutes. This procedure is repeated in both the legs alternatively.
Home remedies:
1.Cold and heat therapy-Two bottles (plastic or glass) are filled with cold water and hot water respectively. Alternatively these are rolled with the affected sole. Significant relief in pain can be observed by this. But the effect will be for short duration.
2.Salt water immersion-The person is advised to keep his foreleg/sole on immersion with salt water and can be carried out for 10-15 minutes twice daily.
3.Warm brick fomentation-A brick is warmed (even by keeping in severe sunlight also it can be warmed) and salt water is poured over it. The heel is exposed to the fumes coming out of the brick. This procedure can be done for 5-6 times. Keeping the sole/heel over the lukewarm brick also gives the considerable relief for few patients.
4. Immersion in sour buttermilk-In a wide mouthed vessel, 2-3 liter sour buttermilk is taken (or else to the buttermilk, lemon juice is added to make it more sour) and the sole is immersed in this for a period of 10-15 minutes.
Even though, these do not contribute permanent relief, significant relief is observed in my practice.
Some of the effective formulations and combinations of my clinical practice-
1.Rasnadhi guggulu along with Rasnaerandadhi kashaya- in case of pain in the calcaneal area, followed by constipation and aching pain in the foreleg.
2.Yogaraja guggulu along with Dasahmoola kashaya- in case of patients passing the bowel properly and no aching pain is present in the foreleg.
3.Gandha taila along with Jeeraka shatapushpa ksheera kashaya- in case of numbness followed by pain during the out stretching of foreleg.
4.Shirashooladhi vajra rasa (do not think mere name of the formulation)or Vata vidhwamsa rasa along with Jeerakarishta- in case of calcaneus spur worsening (only in winter and rainy season).
5.Vishamushti vati or Agnitundi vati along with warm water in case of calcaneus spur in the non hypertensive patients and who are complaining of radiating pain around the ankle.
External application:Vishagarbha taila is very effective.If the condition is associated with numbness or radiating pain Chinchadi taila is useful.
*Calcaneus is the technical name for the heel bone. Spur means projection. Pain caused to bony thickness at the heel is referred as Calcaneus spur.
In Ayurveda,this condition is called as Vatakantaka.It is a kind of Vatic complaint caused due to the vitiation of Vata together with Kapha.Excess exercises,Vatic food(pulses,tubers,dry food,loss of sleep etc) are the reasons for this,according to Ayurveda.
Symptoms:
1.Stabbing pain under the heel
2.Mild inflammation of the heel or ankle joint are the cardinal features of this illness.
3.Often numbness is also complained by some individuals
4. Pain will subside by its own, on rest. Immersion in salt water or warm water gives mild relief from the pain.
Aggravating factors:
1.Long walk
2.Weight bearing/lifting
3.Standing for a long period of time
4.Weight gain
5.Bare foot walk
6.Carrying of heavy articles such as bag, suitcase etc.
7.Hard -spiny chappals and high heeled foot wears
Risk factors:
1.Athletes
2.People who walk for long like village side health workers and postmen
3.Weight lifters
4.Individuals who transport the heavy materials on their head or back.
5.Film artists/celebrities who have the habit of wearing high heeled footwear as routine
6.During pregnancy
7.House women
8.People who take high calcium diet.
Causative factors and manifestation of the pathology of Calcaneus spur:
Constant weight or high heeled foot wears exert pressure over the bones of the foot especially weight bearing, largest bone of the foot, that is calcaneus. This leads to the out stretching or flattening of the calcaneus and hence a thorny growth is formed in the local lesion; gradually it exerts pressure over the soft tissues around. Meanwhile, in the individuals who have weakness of the calf muscles, the pressure is immediately transferred over the foot. Hence, the condition is worsened in such individuals.
Recent studies have revealed that excess of calcium deposits due to high calcium intake diet is also a reason for the manifestation of this problem.
Prevention:
1.Rest
2.Uniform distribution of pressure over both the foot
3.Wearing soft and flat footwear
4.Reduction of body weight
5.Reduction of calcium rich diet
6.Avoid standing for a long period of time
7.Avoid bare foot walk
8.Avoid bearing heavy weight activities
Investigations:
Blood investigations are usually not contributed, but rarely elevated Serum uric acid and Serum calcium level is found.X ray reveals the bony calcaneus spur in most of the cases.
Treatment aspects:
1.Life style management
2.Exercises
3.Ayurvedic medicaments to pacify the complaints
Lifestyle management:
As discussed in the earlier context, the causative factors and worsening factors are to be avoided. Much emphasis should be given to preventive measures.
Exercises:
All efforts are carried to reduce the stress and strain on weight bearing over the foot.
Three kinds of exercises are specifically useful in this regard-
1.Stretching of the calf muscles- Person is made to sit on his knee position (as like sitting in a chair) and the legs are extended front and calf muscles are gradually stretched upwards; then it is relaxed. This is repeated for 5-6 times in both the legs. Because after once affliction, there will be chances of another leg to be affected by the same complaint as the pain makes the individual to shift the weight to another leg.
2.Rolling exercise-The person is advised to sit on a chair and tennis ball or marbles are placed below the sole and is rolled from front to back.
3.Outstretching of the legs-One of the legs is put forward by standing position. Meanwhile, another leg should remain in straight line with other leg. Back is kept in erect position and knee is bent forward so that the leg below the knee is stretched out for few minutes. This procedure is repeated in both the legs alternatively.
Home remedies:
1.Cold and heat therapy-Two bottles (plastic or glass) are filled with cold water and hot water respectively. Alternatively these are rolled with the affected sole. Significant relief in pain can be observed by this. But the effect will be for short duration.
2.Salt water immersion-The person is advised to keep his foreleg/sole on immersion with salt water and can be carried out for 10-15 minutes twice daily.
3.Warm brick fomentation-A brick is warmed (even by keeping in severe sunlight also it can be warmed) and salt water is poured over it. The heel is exposed to the fumes coming out of the brick. This procedure can be done for 5-6 times. Keeping the sole/heel over the lukewarm brick also gives the considerable relief for few patients.
4. Immersion in sour buttermilk-In a wide mouthed vessel, 2-3 liter sour buttermilk is taken (or else to the buttermilk, lemon juice is added to make it more sour) and the sole is immersed in this for a period of 10-15 minutes.
Even though, these do not contribute permanent relief, significant relief is observed in my practice.
Some of the effective formulations and combinations of my clinical practice-
1.Rasnadhi guggulu along with Rasnaerandadhi kashaya- in case of pain in the calcaneal area, followed by constipation and aching pain in the foreleg.
2.Yogaraja guggulu along with Dasahmoola kashaya- in case of patients passing the bowel properly and no aching pain is present in the foreleg.
3.Gandha taila along with Jeeraka shatapushpa ksheera kashaya- in case of numbness followed by pain during the out stretching of foreleg.
4.Shirashooladhi vajra rasa (do not think mere name of the formulation)or Vata vidhwamsa rasa along with Jeerakarishta- in case of calcaneus spur worsening (only in winter and rainy season).
5.Vishamushti vati or Agnitundi vati along with warm water in case of calcaneus spur in the non hypertensive patients and who are complaining of radiating pain around the ankle.
External application:Vishagarbha taila is very effective.If the condition is associated with numbness or radiating pain Chinchadi taila is useful.
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