Journal of Natural Remedies

Varsha Saxena ¹, Lakshman Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Shalya Tantra, Main Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand, IN
2 Department of Shalya Tantra, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221005, U.P., IN

Abstract

Background: Anorectal disorders are a group of medical disorders that occur at perianal and the junction of the anal canal and the rectum. Arsha is enumerated under the heading of Ashtomahagada and occurs in Guda pradesh, the seat of Sadyapranahar marma. Out of available treatments of Arsha roga, the Kshara sutra ligation is the best one. In the present research work, three different types of Kshara Sutras, Snuhi (Euphorbia neriifolia), Guggulu (Commiphora mukul) and Udumber (Ficus racemosa) were used in Arsha roga (Hemorrhoids). Material and Methods: Total 33 patients of both genders of Arsha (Hemorrhoids) has been selected randomly after taking written consent and treated with three different types of Kshara Sutra followed in the "Anorectal clinic" of S.S. Hospital, IMS, BHU. Result: It reveals that lowest pain during the entire trial period was experienced by Group C - Udumber Kshara sutra with 81.8% and maximum pain was experienced by Group A - Snuhi Kshara sutra with 54.5%. Lowest discharge was experienced by Group C- Udumber Kshara sutra with 72.7% and average healing time was minimum for group C - Udumber Kshara sutra (6.55 ± 1.12) followed by group B - Guggulu Kshara sutra (7.18 ± 1.16). Maximum average healing time was seen in group A - Snuhi Kshara sutra (7.27 ± 1.10). Discussion: All types of Kshara sutra have good results in wound healing and prevent infection due to its alkaline pH (pH -10.3) that works as antibacterial at site of ligation. Patients of hemorrhoids feel lowest pain during the entire trial period, minimum average healing time, fewer irritants and good tolerance by the patients by Group C - Udumber Kshara sutra and another study also favor this result.

Keywords

Arsha roga, Ayurveda, Hemorrhoids, Kshara Sutra Ligation.

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Niraj Srivastava ¹, Varsha Saxena ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Kaumarbhritya /Bal-roga, Government Ayurvedic P.G College and Hospital, Varanasi – 221001 (Sampurnanand Sanskrit University), Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Shalya tantra, Uttarakhand Ayurved University (Main Campus), Harrawala, Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand, IN

Abstract

Background: Ayurveda is an ancient system of personalized medicine, documented and practiced in India since 1500 B.C. According to this system an individual’s basic constitution to a large extent determines predisposition and prognosis to diseases as well as the therapy and life-style regime. Ayurveda describes seven broad Prakriti (Physical constitution) Prakriti is defined as the sum of physical, physiological, psychological traits of an individual which represents genotypes. Objective: In this article we have attempted to narrate concepts of Prakriti and its relation with hematological parameter, body mass index, blood groups and genotypes. Material and Method: Present article is based on critical review of Ayurvedic textual information, published research works, modern literature and research works conducted at various institutes. The possible correlation has been made between collected information and has been presented in systematic way. Result: In Pitta Prakriti individual’s hematological parameters like Hemoglobin (Hb%), Packed cell volume (PCV), and Red blood corpuscles (RBC) count are significantly on the higher side of normal range in comparison to Vata and Kapha Prakriti. Higher level of cluster of differentiation (CD) 14 markers in Pitta Prakriti, CD25 and CD56 in Kapha Prakriti individuals. Vata Prakriti individuals have “A” blood group, maximum Pitta Prakriti individuals have “O” blood group while maximum Kapha Prakriti individuals have “B” blood group and genotype correlation shows that HLA DRB1 ((human leukocyte antigen, dimer beta chain) gene polymorphism, CYP2C19 (Cytochrome P450 2C19) gene polymorphism and PGM1 (Phosphoglucomutase 1) polymorphism have scientific variations with the human Prakriti concept. Conclusion: Prakritiof individual has strong relation with Hematological parameters (CBC, lipid profile, Liver function test (LFT)), Body mass index (BMI), anthropometry, blood groups and genotypes.

 

Keywords

Body Mass Index, Blood Groups, Constitution, Hematological Parameters, Prakriti.

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