INSTANT EFFECT OF MARMA THERAPY IN THE PAIN MANAGEMENT WSR
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Science of Marma known as Marma Vigyanam is a dynamic part, specially described in Sushrut samhita and other Ayurvedic classics. According to Sushrut Mamsa, Sira, Snayu, Asthi, and Sandhi, these five elements collectively present at Marma point. This is the peculiarity of Marma.1 Marmas are the vital points on the body having importance regarding surgical procedure and traumatic effect. It is also known as Ayurvedic Accupressure. In this paper, three similar cases of pain and stiffness in shoulder joints are presented, who has attended OPD of District Hospital Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal.
In during the clinical examination partially restriction of shoulder movement is also recorded. The case was initially treated with Marma therapy mainly the stimulation of bilateral Bahu Marma along withAmsa Marma for instant pain management. After the treatment of about ten minutes the patient got relief in pain and stiffness and felt lightness in surrounding area of painful place. Amsa Marma manipulation can be used to give instant relief from Shoulder pain effectively.
Keywords: Marma therapy, pain management, Ayurveda acupressure
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A CRITICAL REVIEW ON ASHVATTHA LEAVES (FICUS RELIGIOSA LINN.)
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Ficus religiosa is large deciduous tree also known as the Bodhi vraksha, often planted near temples or religious places. In Indian subcontinent it is also said that this is the mythical ‘World Tree’ or the ‘Tree of Life’. Through the ancient times it is widely being used to treatment of various diseases like constipation, dysentery, skin diseases, heart diseases, snakebite. But this knowledge still scattered and unelaborated. Various pharmacological studies have been done to explore the chemical constitution of different parts of Ashvattha. They found campestrol, stigmasterol, isofucosterol, α-amyrin, lupeol and different kind of Amino acids etc especially inleaf. yxus rio evruyr suo vravso describe abouto Ashvatthao with their aspect. Ashvattha kept in Ayurvedic classics in different Ganas/ Mahakashyas /Vargas like Kaidav Nighantu kept in Ausadhi Varga Madanpal Nighantu-Vatadi Varga, Raj Nighantu- Amrutadi Varga etc.
Numbers of Ayurvedic studies are available v oraff uro spprurovo properties opo Ashvattha. It has Guru, Ruksha, Seet, Kashya properties, Sita, Pitta-Kaphahara, Vranaropak property. It is also important constituent of various Ayurvedic preparations like Shankha Vati, Chandraprabha Vati, Kaminivindravan Rasa. Recent research also shows Hypoglycemic activity, Hypolipidemic activity, anti-microbial and anti-viral activities, wound healing activity, anti- oxidant, anti- convulsant activity, immunomodulatory activity, anti-ulcer activity, anti-cancer activity, anti- inflammatory and analgesic activities, anti-asthmatic activity, anti-acetylcholinestrase activity.These details are available in scattered way in different places. In this review article maximum possible information reviewed and collectively presented in concise form. This may be helps full to explore the holistic approach of the Ashvattha.
KEYWORDS: Ashvattha, Ficus Religiosa.
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Role of Ashvattha Patra in the Secondary Prevention of Dyslipidemia
Introduction: Dyslipidemia is a group of disorders of lipoprotein metabolism, which includes over production or deficiency of lipoproteins or
both. In developed countries, most of dyslipidemias are hyperlipidemias; that is, an elevation of lipids in the blood, which is an important riskfactor for coronary heart disease and stroke. The prevalence of dyslipidemia is very high in India, which calls for urgent lifestyle intervention strategies to prevent and manage this important cardiovascular risk factor. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of Ashvattha Patra in dyslipidemia. Materials and Methods: A total number of 41 patients were included in the study and were randomly divided into two groups. Patients of Group A were treated with 100 ml of Ashvattha Patra Kwath (decoction) and Group B patients were provided 100 ml
lukewarm water as placebo for 45 days. The outcome of clinical treatment was analyzed statistically using paired, unpaired t-test on GraphPad-Instat software Version 3.06. Results: Significant improvements were seen in total cholesterol, serum triglyceride level, and serum very low-density lipoprotein level not significant result recorded in serum low-density lipoproteins level. Conclusion: Decoction of leaves of Ficus religiosa was able to work on lipid and lipoprotein significantly.
Keywords: Ashvattha Patra, Dyslipidemia, Ficus religiosa Linn., Lipid profile
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Cystic Artery: Incidental Variation of Origin
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On the basis of origin, variation of cystic artery is commonly found. Commonly, cystic artery originates from the right hepatic artery and rare condition from celiac trunk. The position of the cystic artery possesses extraordinary importance for the surgeon during cholecystectomy,because the cystic artery is the primary structure to be clipped or tie up during cholecystectomy. In this study, during cadaveric dissection incidentally found rarest condition that cystic artery originating from celiac trunk. These anatomical findings are much important for surgicaland radiological aspect and may be helpful for surgeons during the performance of surgeries involving hepatic and biliary apparatus.
Keywords: Calot’s triangle, Celiac trunk, Origin of cystic artery, Right hepatic artery
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