MENSTRUAL DISORDERS AT EXTREMES OF REPRODUCTIVE LIFE

(Ms.) P. V. Tewari

New G/16, Aurobindo Colony, BHU, Varanasi 221 005

Abstract :
The physiologic preponderance of dosas in the body during childhood or middle are vis-à-vis rhythmic variation of dosas during menstrual cycle and appearance of artava in childhood and influence of vata in later age make the girl or woman vulnerable to menometrorrhagia (asrgdara). During puberty incidence of paittika asrgdara and in pre-menopausal age incidence of vatika asrgdara is more, incidence of kaphaja asrgdara in these age in much less. Pain during menstruation and increased intermenstrual period are common findings in vatika asrgdara , while more blood loss is seen in paittika asrgdara cases. R. tablets give encouraging improvement in all cases of menometrorrhagia, however, specific enema therapy improves the efficacy of R. tablets, more so in vatika asrgdara cases. Benificial effect of R. tablets is due to specific properties as-well-as prabhava of drug, the basti (enema) therapy inhances the efficacy by normalising vata dosa, basic causative factor of disease, specially in later age group cases. Due to normalising of Basic dosa the incidence of recurrence is also less in this group. This study corroborates the observations of ancient sages and opens a new vista for understanding basic physiopathology as-well-as management of menometrorrhagia at extremes of reproductive life.

AHEROSCLEROSIS AND ITS MANAGEMENT WITH RERBLE DRUG AND ANTIOXIDANTS

Yamini Bhusan Tripathi

Department of Medicinal chemistry, Institute of Medical Sciences,
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, India.

Abstract :
The mechanisms involved in atherosclerosis is discussed. The place of anti-oxidants in the holistic therapeutic approach of Ayurveda is highlighted. The role of Guggul in the therapeutic management is illustrated.

AYURVEDIC DESCRIPTION OF Kmpavata IS MODERN PARKINSON'S DISEASE

Bala V. Manyam *, Narendra S. Bhatt **

* Dept. of Neurology, Scott & White Clinic and Memorial Hospital ans Texas A & M University System Health Science Centre College of Medicine, Temple, Texas, USA.
** Ayurvedic Consultant, 15, J Bharankar Marg., Parle, Mumbai, India.

Abstract :
Paralysis agitans. Described by James Parkinson in 1817, is independent redescription of Kampavata (Kampa:tremor, Vata metabolic derangement Predisposing to neurologic and mental diseases) described in Ayureda centuries ago Various signs and symptoms associated with the disease such as akinesia, drooling, reptilian stare, tremor, constant somnolence, rigidity, and dementia were described in Caraka Samhita. A more clear definition. 'tremors of hands and feet, difficulty with body movements. Dustytbed ub Caraja Sanhita (stnotins of Kanpavata) '' is found in Basavarajiyam (1400AD). Several preparations containing Mucuna pruriens (Atmagupta, Sanskrit) were descrided for treatment of patients with Kampavata. The major active compound present in Mucuna pruriens is levodopa. Levodopa is the major drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The evidence suggests that Parkinson's disease existed in ancient India under the name Kampavata and herbal preparations containing levodopa were administered to alleviate the symptoms of the disease centuries before such a drug came into modern medicine.

K. Raghunathan

"Saptagiri", 664/Sector 28, Faridabad-121 002, Haryana State.

Abstract :
The current scenario relating to diseases and drugs is highighted. A glimpse of phyto - chemical information and pharmacological potantials of a few Ayurvedic drugs is provided. Details of the components related to Ayurvedic drug research and need for toxicity studies are mentioned.

R. H. Singh

Department of Kayachikitsa, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, VARANASI, INDIA.

Abstract :
The paper discusses the effect of single drugs Guggulu, Vaca, Pushkarmula & Arjuna and formulations Karvi Pancaka Kashaya in cases of Ischaemic heart disease. The study covered clinical assessment, anthropometric approach, bio-chemical and ECG assessment.

PHILOSOPHICAL BACKGROUND OF AYURVEDA COGNITIVE VIEW OF REALITY

L.M. Singh

Council of Ayurveda, Govt. of Nepal, Kathmandu

Abstract :
Ayurveda is based on the philosophical background is Sankhya and Vaiseshika, which are systematized concepts of cognitive experiences. While Sankhya deals with the evolution of subtle to gross, Vaiseshika deals with the cognitive categories. Padarth which are Dravya, Guna, Karma, Samanya Vaiseshika, Samavaya. It is the prectical application of samavaya vaiseshika that Ayurveda has employed in the health and diseases.

Aruna Agrawal, S.P. Dixit, G.P. Dubey.

Centre of Psychosomatic and Biofeedback Medicine, Faculty of Ayurveda,
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005(India)

Abstract :
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) belonging to the family Scrophulariaceae has been described as medhya drug used to improve memory and intellect. In different experimental studies, the oral administration of the organic extract of Brahmi showed beneficial effect in regulating the altered levelo of brain biogenic emines in relation to age by arresting the loss of acerycholine and GABA levels in the brain. Further, Brahmi also facilitated the congnitive deficiency in experimental rats by reducing the number of trials to achieved critrion of learning. The different clinical studies showed that Brahmi slowed down the process of subsequent acetycholine reduction among the treated group of senile dementia cases. It also regulated the altered level of plasma cortisol alongwith alpha and beta brain wave patterns among these cases. On the basis of above findings, it is speculated that some components of drug Brahmi perhaps cross the blood-brain barrier and regulate the cholinergic system by acting on some specific receptors in the brain. Perhaps this drug also influences the GABA aergic pathway to prevent further change in metabolism of biogenic amines and regulates the human behaviour.

H.M. Chandola, Soma Bhatia

Dept. of Kayachikitsa.
Institute of post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda
Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.

Abstract :
The syndrome of Diabates Mellitus is covered under the heading of prameha. Kaphaja prameha, prttaja prameha and vataja prameha can well be compared to three stages of diabetes - early, acute and chronic. Madhumeha, a sub-type of vataja prameha is the terminal stage of the same disease. The role of certain Ayurvedic drugs has been evaluated in the patients of non-insulin dependent patients of diabetes mellitus.