AMRITA SCHOOL OF AYURVEDA

DEPARTMENT OF POST GRADUATE STUDIES

LIST OF SYNOPSIS, GUIDE & CO-GUIDE
Department of PANCHAKARMA
Roll
no

Scholar

Topic of Synopsis

Guide

Co-Guide

9.

Dr. Aswathy.G

Efficacy Of Sadyo Vamana In Urdhwaga Amlapitha

An Observational Study

Dr. Anandaraman.P.V.

Dr.Prathibha .C.K

10.

Dr. Preeja Preman

Standardization Of The Mukha Abhyanga

Procedure With Manjishtadya Taila And Evaluation
Of Outcomes In Vyanga

Dr. Anandaraman. P. V.

Dr.K.Parameswaran
Namboothiri

11.

Dr. Soumya Jacob

Open Label Clinical Study To Compare The Effect Of

Choorna Pinda Sweda With Nadi Sweda In
Manyastambha

Dr. Prathibha C.K

Dr.Parameswaran
Namboothiri

Dr. Subina.S

Open Label Clinical Study To Assess The

Vastipratyagamana Kala Of Vaitharanavasti And Its
Outcomes In Gridhrasi.

Dr. Prathibha.C.K.

Dr Anandaraman.P.V

12.

AMRITA SCHOOL OF AYURVEDA

AMRITA VISWAVIDYAPEETHAM
(University under sec.3 UGC Act 1956)

PROFORMA FOR REGISTRATION OF SUBJECT FOR DISSERTATION FOR

AYURVEDA VACHASPATI [M.D] IN PANCHAKARMA

EFFICACY OF SADYO VAMANA IN URDHWAGA AMLAPITHA

AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
BY
ASWATHY.G
1ST YEAR P.G SCHOLAR
DEPARTMENT OF P.G STUDIES IN PANCHAKARMA
AMRITA SCHOOL OF AYURVEDA, VALLIKAVU, CLAPPANA P.O. KOLLAM

GUIDE
Dr.ANANDARAMAN.P.V M.D(Panchakarma)
ASSOCIATE PROFFESSOR
DEPT.OF PANCHAKARMA

CO-GUIDE
Dr. PRATHIBHA.C.K M.D(Panchakarma)
ASSOCIATE PROFFESSOR
DEPT.OF PANCHAKARMA

SESSION 2013 14

From,
Aswathy.G
Preliminary M.D.(Ayu) Scholar in Panchakarma,
Department of Post graduate studies in Panchakarma,
Amrita school of Ayurveda,Kollam.
To,
The Registrar,
Amrita VishwaVidyapeetam,
Ettimadai, Coimbatore.
Through,
The Head of the department,
Department of Post graduate studies in Panchakarma,
Amrita school of Ayurveda,Kollam.

Sub: Submission of completed proforma for registration of subject for dissertation-reg

Respected Sir,
I request you to kindly register the below mentioned subject against my name,for dissertation
in Amrita vishwavidyapeetam, Ettimadai, Coimbatore for partial fulfillment of M.D
(Ayurveda) in Panchakarma.
TITLE OFTHE DISSERTATION
EFFICACY OF SADYO VAMANA IN URDHWAGA AMLAPITHA
AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Hereby I am enclosing completedproforma for registration of subject for dissertation.

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully
Place: Vallickavu
Date: -05-2014

(Aswathy.G)

I.

BRIEF RESUME OF THE INTENDED WORK:

Introduction
Amlapitha is an Amasayagata, AnnavahaSrotodustivikara described in Ayurveda literatures.
Dyspepsia, heart burn, sour or bitter eructations are the common clinical presentations. It
closely resembles gastritis.Gastritis is more common among theadolescents, but it can affect
anyone at any age. A variety of mild to severe stomach symptoms mayindicate gastritis.
Uppergastrointestinal inflammatory process is exceedinglycommon and has a wide spectrum
of causes andmanifestations. Gastric disorders are common; unless treated promptly and
completely, they can continue to cause problems throughout the person`s life.

Need for the study

The incidence of gastritis in India isapproximately 3 in 869, that is about 12, 25,614
peoplesuffer from gastritis out of the total 1,06,50,70,607population1. Inrecent years there has
been an unprecedented increase of incidences related to gastro intestinal system due to
changing life style like diet pattern, behavioral pattern mental stress and strain, and
indiscriminate use of NSAID. The line of treatment in modern medicine is life style changes,
use of h2 receptor blocking agents and proton pump inhibitors 2. Prolong use of antacids
produce nausea,diarrhea, headache,constipation and skin rashes. Patients with GERD will
seek alternate therapy due to inadequate control of symptom,with over 40% not responding to
medical treatment.3
SadyoVamana is the procedure in which UtkleshitaDoshas are evacuated through oral route
without or with minimal Poorva karma.UrdhwagaAmlapitha is a clinical condition with
UtkleshitaDoshas especially Pitha which manifest asAvipaka with Amla/tiktaudgara,and
Hrit/KantaDaha.In such situations Vamana can be adopted as AvastikaChikitsa
forSampraptiVighatana. Such interventions with minimum preparatory procedures,
hospitalization and expenses aretobe scientifically validated and popularised among
Panchakarma practitioners.

Review of literature
There are no direct references for Amlapithain Brihattrayisbut a few scattered references
about the word Amlapitha are available at different context.Madhavakara and Kasyapa
described this disease as a separate entity and the later authors followed the same opinion.
Latter suggest all three Doshas with Pitha predominance in Amlapitha3 and the former opines
the dominance of Pitha4.Pitha when attains Vidagdhata it becomes Amla.Already deranged
Pitha when associates with uncongenial diet becomes Vidagdhaand attains Amlatha in
Amasaya.This results in vitiation of Agni and indigestion .Such a condition is called
Amlapitha5 .In Amlapithadoshas are in utklesavastha6.So Sodhana(Vamana) is the first line
management of Amlapitha6.
Sadyo meansimmediately or at that moment 8.Sadyovamana means the process in which the
vamana karma is carried out immediately without any poorvakarmas or minimal
poorvakarmas .The concept of sadyovamana is mentioned by Chakrapanidatha in his
commentary of caraka samhita in Jwara chikitsa9.In Jwara,Sadyovamana is indicated in
utkleshitaavasta of kaphapradhanadosha

manifesting with hrillasa,Praseka and

Annadwesha.Urdhwagaamlapitha is characterized with utkleshitapitha in amasaya.

Madhavakaramentioned nidana, lakshana, bheda, sadhya-sadhyata and doshasamsarga
of amlapitha in 51st chapterMadhavaNidana.

In Kashyapa samhita khilasthana, detailed description about amlapithais available. He

deals with the nidana, lakshana, upadravaand, sadhya-sadhyata, chikitsaof amlapitha19.

Bhavaprakashasamhita of Bhavamishra deals in detail about the nidana, lakshana,

bheda, sadhya-sadhyata of Amlapitta along with its chikitsa, in 10th chapter.

In

BhaishajyaRatnavali

description

of

Amlapitha

is

found

in

Amlapithachikitsaadhyaya.
Chakrapanidatha gives, detailed description about chikitsa and pathya-apathya of

Amlapitta in 52nd chapter of Chakradatham.

In Yogaratnakara description of nidana, samprapti, rupa, prakara, sadhya-sadhyata,

chikitsa and pathya-apathya of Amlapitha is available in Amlapithanidana&chikitsa

chapter.
Vangasena explained nidana, lakshana, bheda, sadhya-sadhyata, chikitsa of amlapitha in

his Chikitsasarasangraha.

Previous research works

Ravishanker A.G etal,Abhyantaraksharaprayoga in UrdhwagaAmlapitha ,International
journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy, 4(6),2013
Shivakumar.B, A comparative clinical study on the effect of vamana karma and
Eladichurna in Amlapitta, RGUHS, Ayurvedic medical college and pgcentreBidar, 2005.
Vastrad Prasad, A Clinical study to assess the effect of vamana karma in the management
of urdhwagaAmlapitta, RGUHS, Dr.B.N.M.RAyurvedic medical college and hospital,
Bijapur, 2005.
Hitha

Shetty,

An

observational

study

on

the

Triphaladivirechana

yoga

inAmlapitha,RGUHS, Moodbidre, 2007.

Tale santosh, To study the effect of vamana karma in Amlapitha, Dept. Of Panchakarma,
Ayurveda,Mahavidyalaya, Nasik, Pune University,2004
Hemantpatel,a clinical comparative study of Dashanga yoga with and without shodhana
in the management of Amlapitha, Dept. of Kayachikitsa , I.P.G.T&R Jamnagar, Gujarat,
2006
Pragati.A.K,Role of Yasthimadhuksheerbasti and shatavarigudamshamanachikitsa in the
management

of

Amlapitta

w.s.r.t.

hyperchlorhydria,

Dept.

ofKayachikitsa,

D.G.M.A.M.C&H.,Gadag, Karnataka 2012

AIM AND OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

To evaluate the efficacy of SadyoVamanain the management of UrdhwagaAmlapitha.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Source of data
30 patients from OPD and IPD of Amrita school of Ayurveda withUrdhwagaAmlapitha
satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Diagnostic criteria
Avipakam
Thikta/ amlaudgara
Aruchi
Hriddaham

Gauravam
Kantadaham
Klamam
Siroruja
Thrishna

Inclusion criteria
Amlapitha patients according to the above diagnostic criteria of age group 18 to 50 years who
are
VamanaArha.

Exclusion criteria
Contraindications of Vamana (Vamanaanarha)
Known cases of cardiovascular diseases
History of hernia.
Recent history(1year) of surgery
Known case of Oesophageal varices

Materials required
Informed consent.
Case proforma.
Medicine for Vamana.
Vamana theatre with equipments.

Design of the study.

Prospective clinical study with pre and posttest design.

Grouping and treatment / procedure.

Single group observational study
All the 30 Patients will be subjected to abhyanga with sukhoshnatilatailam and
Nadiswedamto chest, back and abdomen in the morning. After bath patients will be
given yavagu, then yoosham until the stomach fills (Akantapanam).After that
vamanaoushadhi will be administered. Classicalvamana procedure will be adopted

until

Samyaksudhi is attained. Samsarjanakrama (restricted specific diet regimen)

will be prescribed according to the sudhi.Patients will be assessed after vamana in the
next day morning and after samsarjanakrama.
Vamana Yoga7

Kashayaof patola and arista - 384 mL

Madanaphalapippalichoornam- 12gms

madhu

- 20gms

saindhava.

-6gms

Assessment criteria
Assessment will be based on clinical symptoms before and after Vamana.
PH of vomitus willbe assessed in the first and last vega.
Aanthiki,Maniki,Vaigiki and LaingikiSudhi of Vamana will be assessed.Sulphur dusting
testwill be done forAnthikiSudhi.

Statistical methods
Test for significance will be done using appropriate statistical method.

Ethical consideration
Does the study require any investigations or interventions to be conducted on patients,
healthy volunteers, cadaver or animals? If so, please describe briefly:

Has ethical clearance been obtained from your institution in case of human / animal?
Yes

List of references:
1. http//saspublisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04sjams12101-110.pdf
2. Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, vole 2,17thedition, The McGraw Hill
companies,USA,p-1862,1863
3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24562599#

4. VridhaJeevaka, Kasyapasamhita, edited by Prof.P.V.Tewari,

Chaukhambhavisvabharati oriental publishers and distributors, Varanasi, reprint 2002,
khilasthana, p-630, 16/7, 9.
5. Madhavakara,Madhavanidana,Madhukosha commentary by Vijayarakshita and
Srikantadatta,edited by Dr.Ananathramsharma, Chaukhambha Sanskrit
pratisthan,Delhi,2007,vol2,p-199,51/1,2
6. Vridha Jeevaka,Kasyapa samhita,edited by Prof.P.V.Tewari,Chaukhambha
visvabharati oriental publishers and distributors,Varanasi,reprint 2002, khilasthana
16/1-9
7. VridhaJeevaka,Kasyapasamhita,edited by Prof.P.V.Tewari,Chaukhambhavisvabharati
oriental publishers and distributors,Varanasi,reprint 2002, khilasthana 16/22
8. Yogaratnakara,Aart2,edited by Ashakumari and
P.V.Tewari,chaukhambha,visvabharati, Varanasi, 2010, p-941,57/13
9. RajaRadhaKantaDeva,Sabdakalpadrumam,vol5,Chaukhambha Sanskrit
series,Varanasi.
10. Chakrapanidathan, Ayurveda deepika commentary of,Caraka samhita, edited by
VaidyaYadavjiTrikamji,Chaukhambhasurbharatiprakashan,Varanasi,2011,chikitsasth
anam,p-410,3/146

Name of the Scholar

: Aswathy.G

Signatures

Name and designation of the guide

Dr. ANANDARAMAN.P.V M.D(Panchakarma)

ASSOCIATE PROFFESSOR
DEPT.OF PANCHAKARMA

Remarks of the Guide

Signatures with official seal

Name and designation of

the Co-guide

: Dr. PRATHIBHA.C.K M.D(Panchakarma)

ASSOCIATE PROFFESSOR
DEPT.OF PANCHAKARMA

Signatures with official

Name and designation of

Head of Department

: DR.M.R.VASUDEVAN NAMBOOTHIRI
PROFESSOR& HOD
DEPT OF PANCHAKARMA

Signatures with official seal

Name and designation

of Head of Institution

DR.M.R.VASUDEVAN NAMBOOTHIRI
PROFESSOR& HOD
DEPT OF PANCHAKARMA
AMRITA SCHOOL OF AYURVEDA.

Signatures with official seal

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AMRITA SCHOOL OF AYURVEDA

AMRITA VISWAVIDYAPEETHAM
(University Under Sec.3UGC Act 1956)

PROFORMA FOR REGISTRATION OF SUBJECT FOR DISSERTATION FOR

AYURVEDA VACHASPATI (MD) IN PANCHAKARMA

STANDARDIZATION OF THE MUKHA ABHYANGA PROCEDURE

WITH MANJISHTADYA TAILA AND EVALUATION OF OUTCOMES
IN VYANGA
BY
PREEJA PREMAN
1st YEAR P.G SCHOLAR
DEPARTMENT OF P.G STUDIES IN PANCHAKARMA
AMRITA SCHOOL OF AYURVEDA, VALLIKAVU, CLAPPANA P.O, KOLLAM
GUIDE:
Dr. ANANDARAMAN. P. V. MD (Panchakarma)
Reader
Department Of P.G studies in Panchakarma
CO-GUIDE:
Dr.K.PARAMESWARAN NAMBOOTHIRI. MD (Panchakarma)
Lecturer
Department Of P.G Studies in Panchakarma
SESSION 2013-2014

1. BRIEF RESUME OF THE INTENDED WORK:

I. NEED FOR STUDY:
Concept of beauty and cosmetics is as ancient as mankind and civilization. Cosmetology,
the science of alteration of appearance has been practiced since primordial times. It is the
most profitable business today. Glowing skin, not only enhances our self confidence, but is
also an indicator of our health.
Consumers worldwide are going green and this especially true in cosmetics market. The
market share of natural based beauty products has been increasing gradually. Consumers are
being conscious of the ingredients that go into the products that they use and are averse to
chemicals that are known to cause side effects. There comes the role of herbal cosmetics.
There are various Thaila Yogas (oils) mentioned in our classics which are Varnya, Twachya,
Twak Prasadakaram, Twak Rogaharam, Rakta Vikaranashakam, Mukha Kanthikaram.
Method of application and the duration for application may vary from person to person. Since
there is no exact protocol for Mukha Abhyanga patients are misguided and they will be
practicing this according to their convenience. So in order to get a standard protocol for
Mukha Abhyanga, we have taken this topic for the present study.
According to our Acharyas, Abhyanga is good for strong and healthy skin1,

gives

nourishment to the body2, produce softness of skin3, body parts become charm and strong4,
and will be least affected by oldage5, sense organ becomes cheerful and face with pleasant
glow6.
Vyanga is one of the Kshudra Roga explained by our Acharyas and occurs in the Urdhva
Jatrugata Bhagas which mainly affects the facial skin. Vata and Pitha gets vitiated due to
grief and anger by which produce Shyava Varna patches over the facial skin7,8,9,10,11.
Abhyanga with Manjishtadya Taila12,13 is taken for this study because Chakradatha and
Yogaratnakara mention that this Thaila cures Vyanga and also it improves the facial luster by
a week use.

II. REVIEW OF LITERATURE:

Due to anger, grief and exertion Vata and Pitha gets vitiated and produces patches over the
skin which are painless14,15,16,17,18. These patches are called Vyanga. Susrutha Acharya says
that Twak has 7 layers, in which the second layer ie, Lohitha which measures 16 parts of a
Barley grain is the seat of Vyanga19. The general line of treatment of Vyanga is
Siravyadhana, Lepa and Mukha Abhyanga2o, 21, 22, 23.

Acharya Charaka says that Vayu dominates in the Sparshanendriya and its site is Twak.
Abhyanga is most beneficial for the skin and one should practice this regularly24.

According to Acharya Susrutha, Abhyanga should be done after considering the Dosha
thereby the Dosha gets pacified and produces softness of the body25. The same effect can be
assumed in Mugha Abhyanga also. Acharya Vagbhata says that Abhyanga gives nourishment
to the body, induces good sleep, makes the skin healthy and strong26.

Manjishtadya Taila is explained by Chakradatha and Yogaratnakara for Mugha Abhyanga in

Vyanga. It gives charm to face, cure grey hair and wrinkles, it improves the fascial luster by a
weeks use and within 7 nights, the face becomes glowing like gold27.

PREVIOUS WORKS DONE:

By going through the previous Research works we couldnt find any works related to Mukha
Abhyanga .So we have taken this for our present study.

III. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

1. To Standardize the procedure of Mukha Abhyanga with reference to duration of
Mukha Abhyanga and quantity of Taila.
2. To evaluate the efficacy of Manjishtadi Taila Mukha Abhyanga in Vyanga.

2.SUBJECTS AND METHODS:

i.

SOURCE OF DATA:

40 Patients with Shyava Varna patches (Brown to Dark-brown)28 over the face and who are
fit for Mukha Abyanga are randomly selected from Skin OPD of Amrita Ayurveda Hospital,
Vallikavu.

ii.

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THE STUDY:

A. METHOD OF COLLECTION OF DATA:

a. Inclusion Criteria
1.

Patients with Shyava Varna (Brown to Dark-brown) Patches over the face

without
any other symptoms.
2. Patients of both sexes irrespective of occupation, religion and socio economic
status.
3. Patients between the age group of 20-50 years.
4. Patients Arha for Abhyanga as per classical reference.
b. Exclusion Criteria
1. Known case of Systemic disorders.
2. Patients who are Anarhas of Abhyanga.

B. STUDY DESIGN
a. Grouping
Proposed study is a single group observational study with sample size 40.

b. Intervention
Mukha Abhyanga will be done with Sukhoshna Manjishtadya Taila at 10 am with pre-oiled
hands. Initially 3 ml of Taila will be taken and Mukha Abhyanga will be done till the Taila is
completely absorbed by the skin. If the Taila gets absorbed, then 2ml of Taila will be added
and Mukha Abhyanga will be done till Samyak Snigdha lakshanas are seen. Samyak Snigdha
Lakshana refers to attainment of Mruduta over the skin and further absorption of oil will not
occur. Mrudu Sweda will be given after Abhyanga using Electric Vapouriser until Samyak

Sweda Lakshanas are seen29.Mukha Abhyanga procedure will be done to each patients for 7
days.

TRIAL DRUG:
Manjishtadya Taila will be prepared in the Pharmacy of Amrita School of Ayurveda as per
the classical reference. The raw drugs will be selected from local markets. Manjishtadya
Thaila will be cooked with paste of Manjishta,

Madhuka, Laksha, Madhulunga and

Madhuyashti each taken in same quantity. Aja Ksheera will be taken double its quantity.
Taila will be cooked in mild fire till the Taila Paka Lakshanas are attained.

c. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
All the assessments will be done at baseline, after treatment and after follow up period.
1. Amount of Taila used for Mukha Abhyanga will be measured.
2. Duration of Mukha Abhyanga will be calculated.
3. Surface Area of face will be calculated using Graph paper.
4. Self graded Scoring will be developed for the assessment of Samyak Snigdha
Lakshanas.
5. Area of the patches will be measured.
6. Photographs of the patches will be taken to know the colour change of the patches.
7. Chart containing Skin colour Shades will be prepared to know the change in the
discolouration.

INVESTIGATIONS:
Blood Routine (Hb, TC, DC, ESR)
Liver Function Test

FOLLOW UP
Follow up will be done on the 7th day after treatment.

d. ANALYSIS OF DATA:
Collected data will be statistically analyzed.
3.Does the study require any investigation or interventions to be conducted on Patients ,
Healthy volunteers, cadaver or animals?If so, please describe briefly

4.Has ethical clearance been obtained from your instituition in case of (3)?
( Human/Animal)
Yes

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Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, Reprint Edition 2013, Sareera Sthana, Chapter 4,
Shloka-4, p 355.
20. Susrutha, Susrutha Samhitha,Edited by Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya with
Nibandha Sangraha Commentary of Sri Dalhanacharya ,Published by Chaukhambha
Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 20, Shloka- 33, p 480.
21. Sri Chakrapanidatta, Chakradatha, Edited by Prof.Ramanath Dwiwedy with
Vaidyaprabha Hindi Commentary, Published by Chaukhamba Sanskrit bhawan,
Varanasi, Reprint Edition 2011, Shloka- 41, p 314.
22. Yoga Ratnakara with VaidyaPrabha Hindi Commentary by dr.Indradev Tripaty and
Dr.Daya Sankar Tripati, Published by Chaukhamba Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi,
Shloka-121, p 702.
23. Bhava Misra, Bhava Prakasha, Edited by Bhisagratna Pandit Sri Brahma Sankara
Misra with Vidyotini Hindi Commentary, Published by Chaukhamba Sanskrit
Bhawan, Varanasi, 11 th Edition 2010, Chapter 61, Shloka- 39, p 588.
24. Agnivesha, Charaka Samhitha, Edited by Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya with
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Prakashan, Varanasi, Reprint 2013, Sutrasthana Chapter5, Shloka- 87, p 82.
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26. Vagbhata, Ashtanga Hridaya, Edited by Pandit Hari Sadasiva Sastri Paradakara with
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Sutrasthana, Chapter 2, Shloka- 8, p 26.
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KrishnaDas Academy Varanasi, Reprint Edition 2011, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 14,
Shloka-13, p 88.

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PROFORMA FOR REGISTRATION OF SUBJECT FOR DISSERTATION
FOR
AYURVEDA VACHASPATI [M.D] IN PANCHAKARMA
OPEN LABEL CLINICAL STUDY TO COMPARE THE EFFECT OF
CHOORNA PINDA SWEDA WITH NADI SWEDA IN
MANYASTAMBHA
By
SOUMYA JACOB
1st YEAR P.G SCHOLAR
DEPARTMENT OF P.G STUDIES IN PANCHAKARMA
AMRITA SCHOOL OF AYURVEDA, VALLIKAVU, CLAPPANA P.O.
KOLLAM
GUIDE:
Dr.PRATHIBHA C.K
Associate Professor,
Dept. of Panchakarma,
Amrita school of Ayurveda.
CO-GUIDE:
Dr.PARAMESWARAN NAMBOOTHIRI
Lecturer,
Dept. Of Panchakarma,
Amrita school of Ayurveda.
SESSION 2013-2014

1. BRIEF RESUME OF THE STUDY

I.

NEED FOR THE STUDY

In the current era, people are facing many neck related problems due to stress and nature of
work. It includes neck pain, stiffness and other disc problems. 70% of general population is
affected with neck pain during their life1. The common neck related conditions include
cervical spondylosis, cervical spondylitis, spasmodic torticollis, cervical radiculopathy,
rheumatoid arthritis, infections, metabolic bone diseases etc.
In contemporary system of medicine, the management for the above are use of steroids,
analgesics and anti inflammatory drugs. It is observed that these treatments does not yield
long term relief and cannot satisfy the objective of an ideal therapy. So its the need of the
hour to find an effective remedy.
Manyastambha is a Vatavyadhi where neck movements are restricted. Manyastambha can
occur as Nanathmaja vikara2,3 as well as Kaphavruthavata.4,5 The line of treatment for
Avaranaja Manyastambha is Nasya, Ruksha Sweda and internal administration of
Dashamoola Kashaya.6,7 Rukshana8 is an ideal treatment to break the Kaphavarana.
Dashamoola is Shulagna9 and Kaphavatahara10.
So here is an attempt made to evaluate the efficacy of Choorna Pinda Sweda and Nadi Sweda
with Dashamoola in Manyastambha. As the treatments are done locally, its economic, less
time consuming and may be effective. Here the selected drug is also easily available.

II. REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Manyastambha is explained under the 80 Nanathmaja Vikaras of Vata2,3 and also as a
separate entity in the classics.4,5 Due to the intake of Nidanas like sleeping at day time, sitting
and standing on irregular postures, constantly gazing upwards,Vata being aggravated, gets
Avrutha by Kapha.11,12 This Kaphavrutha Vata takes shelter in the Sira and Snayu of Manya
pradesha and produces Laxanas like Sheetata, Shopha, Gaurava, Ruk and Chesthastambha.13
The chikitsa sutra implies the administration of Vatakaphahara Nasya and Ruksha Sweda.14
Swedana a type of Apatarpana Upakrama can be administered in Ruksha and Snigdha form.
Choorna Pinda Sweda and Nadi Sweda when done without the application of Sneha is
considered as Ruksha Sweda. Swedana when done properly relieves Seetata, Soola,

Sthambha, Gaurava; produces Mardava and Sweda15. Dashamoola a Swedopaga drug, and
has Kaphavatahara property10.

III. AIM AND OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

1. To evaluate the effect of Choorna Pinda Sweda in Manyastambha.
2. To evaluate the effect of Nadi Sweda in Manyastambha.
3. To compare the effect of Choorna Pinda Sweda with Nadi Sweda in Manyastambha.

2. MATERIALS AND METHOD

SOURCE OF DATA
40 Patients having Manyasthambha will be selected from OPD and IPD of Amrita Ayurveda
Hospital, Vallickavu and randomly divided into two groups of 20 patients each.

PREPARATION OF MEDICINE
Dashamoola Kwatha- Daily 60 gram of Dashamoola Kwatha Choorna is taken and boiled
with 1 litre of water, which is used for Nadi Sweda.
Dashamoola Choorna- 200 gm of fine Dashamoola Choorna is tied into one Pottali, which is
used for Choorna Pinda Sweda.

3. METHOD OF COLLECTION OF DATA

A) STUDY DESIGN
Randomized comparitive clinical study.

B) TREATMENT PROCEDURE
CPS GROUP.
Heated Pottali is applied over neck and shoulder region and the procedure is continued till
sweat is observed over patients forehead. Pottali will be changed every third day and whole
procedure is done everyday between 9 to 10 am for seven days.

NS GROUP
Nadi Sweda is given through Nadi Sweda Yantra over neck and shoulder region. The
procedure is continued till sweat is observed over patients forehead and whole procedure is
done everyday between 9 to 10 am for seven days.

C) INCLUSION CRITERIA
1. Patient suffering from Ruk, Sthambha, Shopha, Chestastambha in neck region.
2. Patients of either sex between the age group of 20 to 60.
3. Known cases of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension.
4. Patient fit for Sweda Karma.
D) EXCLUSION CRITERIA
1. Patient with fracture of cervical spine.
2. Known case of systemic diseases like Cervical TB, Cervical Myelopathy,
Metabolic bone diseases.

DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA
Patient having Ruk (Pain), Stambha (Stiffness), Shopha (Swelling),
Chestastambha (Restricted movements) of the neck.

E) ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SUBJECTIVE PARAMETER
1. Ruk (Pain) in neck
2. Stambha (Stiffness)
3. Shopha (swelling)
4. Cheshtastambha (Restricted Movements)

OBJECTIVE PARAMETER
1. Pain assessed with Visual Analogue Scale (Numeric Rating Pain Scale).

2. Range of movement assessed with Goniometer.

3. Swelling in the neck region noted with Measuring Tape.
Patient will be assessed on 0th 7 th 15th and 30th day of treatment.

INVESTIGATION
1. Routine Blood Examination
2. X-ray of Cervical spine
ANALYSIS OF DATA:
Collected data will be analysed statistically.

4. Does the study require any investigation or interventions to be conducted in patients,

healthy volunteers, cadaver or animals? If so please describe briefly.
5. Has ethical clearance been obtained from your institution?
Yes

6.REFERENCES
1) www.health communities.com
2) VRIDHA VAGBHATA, Ashtanga Samgraha edited by Dr Ravidutt Tripak,
Chaukhamba publication 2003 edition, Sutrasthana 20th chapter sloka no 11 page no
399.
3) SHARGANDHARA, Shargandhara Samhita with Goodartha Deepika commentary of
Bhishagvaraadhamalla

edited

by

Vidhyasagar

and

Pandit

Parasuram

Shastri,Chaukhamba Surabharati Prakashan Edition 2006, Pradhama Khanda, chapter

7 sloka no 107 page no 103.

4) BHAVA MISHRA, Bhavaprakasha Vidhyothini Teeka edited by Pandit Shri Brahma

Mishra,Chaukhamba Sanskrit Sansthan,Varanasi 9 th edition 2005, Madhyama
Khanda 24th chapter sloka no 65 page no 239.
5) SUSRUTHA, Susruta Samhita with Nibandha samgraha commentary of Dalhana
edited by Vaidya Yadavaji Trivikramji,Chaukhamba publication Reprint edition
2009, Nidana Sthana 1st chapter sloka no 67 page no 107.
6) SHRI GOVIND DAS,Bhaishajya Ratnavali edited by Shri Rajeshwara Dutt Shastri
18th edition 26th chapter sloka no 25 page no 376.
7) CHAKRAPANI DATTA, Chakradatta edited by PV Sharma, Chaukhamba
publication Reprinted on 2013,22nd chapter sloka no 18 page no 18.
8) AGNIVESA, Charaka Samhita with Ayurveda Deepika commentary of Chakrapani
Datta revised by Charaka and Dridhabala edited by Vaidya Yadavaji Trivikramji
Acharya, Chaukhamba Sansthana Sanskrit Bhavan, Varanasi Reprint edition 2011,
Chikitsa Sthana 28th chapter sloka no 186 page no 714.
9) DR S.D KAMAT, Studies on Medicinal plants and Drugs in Dhanwantari Nighantu
Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishtan Delhi Edited on 2002, 17th chapter sloka no 22 page
no 648.
10) SUSRUTHA, Susruta samhita with Nibandha samgraha commentary of Dalhana
edited by Vaidhya Yadavaji Trivikramji Acharya, Chaukhamba Sansthana Sanskrit
Bhavan, Varanasi Reprint edition 2011, Sutrasthana 38th chapter sloka no71 page
no 961.
11) YOGARATNAKARA, Vidhyotini Hindi Commentary edited by Vaidhya shri
Laxmipati shastri, Reprinted Edition on 2013 Purvardha, Chaukhamba publication
sloka no 1 page no 510.
12) MADHAVAKARA

,Madhava

Nidana

Madhukosha

vyakhyana

edited

by

Brahmanantha Tripathi, Chaukhamba publication Reprinted Edition 2013 22nd chapter

sloka no 51 page no 481.
13) SUSRUTHA ,Susruta Samhita with Nibandha samgraha commentary of Dalhana
edited by Vaidhya Yadavaji Trivikramji Acharya, Chaukhamba Sansthana Sanskrit
Bhavan Reprint edition 2011, Nidana Sthana1st chapter sloka no 39.page no 263.
14) SUSRUTHA, Susruta Samhita with Nibandha samgraha commentary of Dalhana
edited by Vaidhya Yadavaji Trivikramji Acharya Chaukhamba Sansthana Sanskrit
Bhavan, Varanasi Reprint edition 2011, Nidana Sthana 5th chapter sloka no 20. Page
no 427.

15) AGNIVESA, Charaka Samhita with Ayurveda Deepika commentary of Chakrapani

Datta revised by Charaka and Dridabala edited by Vaidya Yadavaji Trivikramji
Acharya, Sutra Sthana Chaukhamba Sansthana Sanskrit Bhavan, Varanasi Reprint
edition 2011, Sutra Sthana 14th

Name of the Scholar

chapter sloka no 77 page no 93.

Soumya Jacob

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Dr Prathibha C.K MD(Ay)

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Lecturer
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OPEN LABEL CLINICAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE

VASTIPRATYAGAMANAKALA OF VAITHARANAVASTI AND ITS OUTCOMES
IN GRIDHRASI
BY
SUBINA.S
1ST YEAR P.G SCHOLAR
DEPARTMENT OF P.G STUDIES IN PANCHAKARMA
AMRITA SCHOOL OF AYURVEDA, VALLIKAVU, CLAPPANA P.O, KOLLAM

GUIDE:
DR PRATHIBHA.C.K. MD (Panchakarma)
Associate Professor
CO GUIDE:
DR ANANDARAMAN.P.V MD (Panchakarma)
Associate Professor

SESSION-2013-2014.

1. BRIEF RESUME OF THE INTENDED WORK:

I.

NEED FOR STUDY:

Gridhrasi is one of the common diseases encountered in our day to day clinical practice. It is
one among the Vatika Nanatmaja Vyadhi1,2.and it also has a Vatakahaja3,4,5 presentation.
Vasti is the prime treatment for Gridhrasi.6, 7, 8. In the past different studies are carried out at
various centers across the country to evaluate the clinical efficacy of various Vasti
preparations in Gridhrasi. Acharya Vangasena has mentioned Vaitharana Vasti for Gridhrasi9.
The drugs mentioned in Vaitharana Vasti possess Vatahara, Sothahara, Amahara, and
Soolaghna properties. The disease Gridhrasi is with all the conditions like Ruk, Toda,
Sthamba, Muhu Spandana, Gaurava ect. So Vaitharana Vasti is an apt choice for Gridhrasi.
Previously a study was conducted to evaluate The efficacy of VaitharanaVasti in Gridhrasi
with special reference to sciatica which mainly concentrated on evaluating the clinical
efficacy. In his study, the assessment was on the basis of pain, movement of lumbar spine,
SLR, and walking time. In Vataja Gridhrasi, 76.6% showed moderate response. In
Vatakaphaja Gridhrasi, 66.7% moderate response. He concluded his study as, Vaitharana
Vasti is effective treatment in the management of Gridhrasi and it shows long lasting result.
On both Vataja and Vatakaphaja Gridhrasi, Vaitharana Vasti is found effective in managing
the chief and associated complaints except Sosha. But the effect of Vasti may vary according
to many reasons like drugs selected, condition of disease in which Vasti is done, age of the
patient, Matra and quality of Vasti dravya, season and time of administration, skill of the
person who is administering the Vasti, Prathyagamana Kala, features of Vasti Netra,
features of Vasti Putaka etc. So the present study is planned to assess the efficacy of
Vaitharana Vasti in Gridhrasi with due consideration to its Pratyagamana Kala.

II.

REVIEW OF LITERATURE:

Gridhrasi is of two types. Vataja, and Vata Kaphaja. Separate Nidana for Gridhrasi is not
mentioned. There for common Vata Vyadhi Nidanas can be taken as responsible factors for
it. Due to Nidana Sevana the vitiated Vata deranges the function of the Kandara which
passes towards the Angulis (fingers of feet) through Parshni (heel) and causes inability to lift
the lower limb is called as Gridhrasi10,11. The course of the pain mentioned in Gridhrasi is as

follows, pain starts from Sphik (waist) and extend to leg in the order as Kati (lowback ),
Prishta (buttocks), Uru (thigh), Janu (knee), Jangha (calf), and Padam (foot)12,13,14,15. In
Gridhrasi, Sthambha, Ruk, Todam, Muhur muhu Spandana, are common features. In Vatika
Gridhrasi, Todam, Dehasya Athi Vakrata, Sphurana, and Sthabdhatha of Janu, Jangha, Uru,
are predominant along with common features. In Vatakaphaja along with common features,
Gaurava, Vahnimardava, Tandra, Mukhapraseka,

Bhaktadwesha are more predominant

16,17,18,19

The main treatment principle for Gridhrasi is Vasti. Acharya Vangasena explained
VaitharanaVasti for Gridhrasi. The ingredients include Saindhava, Amlika, Guda, Surabhi
paya and Taila. It is special type of Vasti can be given even after taking food. The indications
are

Katisulam,

Uru

sulam,

Prishtasulam,

Amavatam,

Urustambham,

Gridhrasi,

Janusamkocham, Vishamajwaram and Klaibyam20.

Vaitharana Vasti comes under Niruha Vasti. The maximum time for Pratyagamana of Niruha
Vasti is one Muhurtam21,22. There is no mention about the minimum time for Pratyagamana
Kala. But even though Vasti Dravya is expelled out as itself or mixed with fecal matter soon
after its application, the benefits of Vasti will be achieved23.

III. AIM AND OBJECTIVE OF STUDY:

1. To study the Pratyagamana Kala in relation to Koshtha
2. To evaluate the efficacy of Vaitharana Vasti according to its Pratyagamana Kala.
3. To evaluate the efficacy of Vaitharana Vasti in Gridrasi.

2. SUBJECTS AND METHODS

i.

SOURCE OF DATA:

40 patients suffering from classical signs and symptoms of Gridhrasi will be selected from
OPD and IPD of Amrita School of Ayurveda.

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THE STUDY:

ii.

A) METHOD OF COLLECTION OF DATA:

a) Inclusion criteria:
1. Patients with classically mentioned signs and symptoms of Gridhrasi
2. Between age group of 20-50 irrespective of gender.
3. Vasthi Arha mentioned in the classics

b) Exclusion criteria:
1. Pregnant ladies
2. Known case of neoplasm, bone TB, fracture of spine
3. Vasti Anarhas

B) DESIGN OF STUDY: DESIGN OF STUDY:

a) Grouping and Research Plan:
40 patients suffering from classical signs and symptoms of Gridhrasi are taken from OPD and
IPD of Amrita School of Ayurveda. The patients will receive Sthanika Abhyanga on Udara
and Prishta regions for 5 minutes with plain Sukhoshna Tilataila, Nadisweda with Ushnajala
and VaitharanaVasti at 11.00 am for continuous 8 days. Patients are instructed to eliminate
the Vasthi Dravya whenever they get the urge naturally. The time of Administration of Vasti
and the time of evacuation of bowel will be recorded in each and every patient daily with
digital stop watch. After the Pratyagamana of Vasti Dravya, take Ushna Jala Snana and rice
gruel is given.
Trial drug: Plain Tila Taila is used for Sthanika Abhyanga.

Vaitharanavasti:
Ingredients
1. Saindhava lavana

- 12gm (1 Karsha)

2. Guda

- 24gm (1/2 Pala)

3. Amlika

- 48gm (1 Pala)

4. Murchita Tailam

- 120ml

5. Surabhi Paya (Milk) - 192ml (1Kutava)

Mishrana vidhi:
Method of preparation:
12 gm of Saindhava is powdered well in a Khalwa. 24 gm of Guda made into a syrup form by
adding 50 ml water and boiled till to get the consistency of syrup and is added to the
Saindhava and grind continuously. 120 ml of Murchita Tila Taila is added to above mixture
slowly while grinding. 48 gm of Amleeka kept in 50ml Ushnajala and is squeezed to get thick
Kalka form. This Amleeka Kalka is added into the above mixture and grind thoroughly. 192
ml of warm milk is added slowly while continuing the grinding until it become a
homogeneous mixture and administrated as Sukhoshna.

b) ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Subjective Parameters:
1. Stambham (stiffness)
2. Ruk (pain)
3. Todam (pricking pain)
4. Muhurmuhu Spandanam (Intermittent pulsating pain)
5. Tandra (Without any exhaustion, feel sleepy.)
6. Gauravam (heaviness on lower limb)
7. Dehasya Athi Vakrata (change in normal curvature of spine)
8. Bhaktadwesham (aversion to food.)

Objective Parameters:
1. Pratyagamana Kala of Vasti Drvya will be recorded.
2. Visual analogue scale for pain (numeric rating scale)
3. Range of movement of lumbar spine, hip joint and knee joint and ankle joint
with Goniometer
4. Walking time
5. Foot pressure.
6. Questionnaire for Koshta Assessment.
Outcome measures of the disease is assessed according to maximum and minimum range of
Prathyagamana Kala and its relation with Trividha Koshta. Assessment will be done on
baseline, after treatment and follow up will be done on 25th day.

INVESTIGATIONS:
BLOOD: Routine Examination.
RADIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION: X-ray of Lumbo Sacral spine AP and Lateral view.

C) ANALYSIS OF DATA
Collected data will be statistically analyzed.

3.Does the study require any investigation or interventions to be conducted in patients,

Healthy volunteers, cadaver or animals? If so please describe briefly

4.Has ethical clearance been obtained from your institution in case of (3)? (Human or
animal)
Yes

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revised by Charaka and Dridhabala, edited by Vaidya Yadavji TriVikramji Acharya,
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Sloka -11, p113.
2. Sharngadhara,
Bhishagvara

Sharngadhara

Samhita,

Goodartha

Deepika

commentary

of

Adhamalla edited by Vidyasagar and Pandit Parasuram Agnivesha

Shastri, Pradhama Khanda, chapter -7, p75.

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NAME OF THE RESEARCHER

SIGNATURE

NAME AND DESIGNATION OF GUIDE

SUBINA.S

DR. PRATHIBHA.C.K. MD (Panchakarma)

Associate Professor
Department of P.G Studies in Panchakarma.

REMARKS OF THE GUIDE

SIGNATURE WITH OFFICE SEAL

NAME AND DESIGNATION OF THE

DR ANANDARAMAN.P.V MD (Panchakarma

CO-GUIDE
SIGNATURE WITH OFFICE SEAL

NAME AND DESIGNATION OF HEAD

OF THE DEPARTMENT

DR M.R. VASUDEVAN NAMBOOTHIRI

MD (Panchakarma)
Principal, Amrita Scool of Ayurveda.

SIGNATURE WITH OFFICE SEAL

NAME AND DESIGNATION OF HEAD

OF INSTITUTION

DR M.R. VASUDEVAN NAMBOOTHIRI

MD (Panchakarma)
Principal, Amrita School of Ayurveda.

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