Effect of Takravasti in Grahaniroga–A Case Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Introduction: Ayurveda is the ancient system of medicine having special impact in the management of disorders where involvement of digestive fire such as grahaniroga, atisara, pravahika etc.Takra is like nectar in the management of such disorders.Panchakarma is an asset for the Ayurvedic physician. In the present study takravasti (medicated buttermilk enema), takradhara (pouring of medicated butter milk on the forehead) and satvavajayachikitsa (counseling) was followed. Improper treatment of atisara will result in Grahaniroga. Grahaniroga or Grahanidosha is compared with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in contemporary system of medicine.Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is functional as well as psychosomatic disorder in contemporary system of medicine.One of the commonest gastrointestinal entity seen in clinical practice is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in western country is 10-20% whereas in India it is as low as 4.2%.AcharyaVagbhata considered Grahanidosha as one among the ashtamahagada (eight dreadful diseases). Aim of the study: Evaluate the combined effect of takravasti, takradhara and satvavajayachikitsa in Grahaniroga or Grahanidosha. Materials and methods: A 45 year old female patient was diagnosed as Grahaniroga (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) underwent takravasti, takradhara and satvavajayachikitsa for 15days. Result: Patient got marked improvement in the symptoms of Grahaniroga (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
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Udaya Ganesha B
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